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The sermon examines the nature of the true gospel as presented in 1 Thessalonians, distinguishing it from false teachings by emphasizing its divine origin and empowering presence through the Holy Spirit. It highlights the Thessalonian church's transformation from idolatry to serving the living God, illustrating that genuine faith involves a visible change in conduct and a reliance on God's sovereignty rather than human will. The message underscores the necessity of repentance and faith as the foundational response to the gospel, which delivers believers from the wrath to come. By contrasting the powerlessness of idols with the authority of Christ, the sermon calls for a personal examination of one's spiritual state, urging listeners to ensure they have received the power to become children of God. The tone is both instructional and convicting, challenging the audience to move beyond mere intellectual assent to a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

I. What Is the Fruit of Kindness? A. Manifested in Countenance B. Manifested in Word II. How Is it Produced? A. The Holy Spirit Convicts in Us the Absence of Kindness B. The Holy Spirit Established Kindness in Us

Part one of a two-part message on Philippians 2:1-6, and the tenth message in Pastor Robert Rohlin's study of Philippians. Epaphroditus has carried good news and hard news from Philippi to Paul's prison cell - a joyful church with a crack in it, and two faithful women, Euodia and Syntyche, who no longer get along. Rohlin works through the four cords Paul uses to hold a church together: consolation in Christ, the comfort of love, the fellowship of the Spirit, and compassion from the deepest part of a person. He then turns to the mindset that keeps unity - one mind, one love, one accord - and to the two things that kill it, selfish ambition and empty glory. Division inside a church, he says, is more dangerous than any enemy outside it, and it almost always starts over something small. Why listen? Because the little things are what divide people, at church and at home. Rohlin brings in the rowers of Ben Hur pulling to one drumbeat, the church at Ephesus that kept its programs and lost its first love, D. L. Moody quietly shining the shoes of visiting preachers at Northfield, and the man who comforted a young widow by polishing her children's shoes for their father's funeral. You will get a plain definition of humility - not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less - and a test you can put to your own attitude this week. Part two picks up the mind of Christ in verses 5 and 6.

The sermon explores the spiritual blessings of abundant wisdom and prudence available to believers in Christ, emphasizing that these are not merely human traits but divine provisions revealed by the Holy Spirit. It contrasts godly wisdom with worldly knowledge, asserting that true understanding of God's will is only accessible to those who are in Christ. The message further unpacks the mystery of God's eternal plan to gather all things in Christ, highlighting His sovereignty and the ultimate consummation of history under His authority. Believers are called to exercise stewardship over these gifts, navigating a hostile world with discernment and maintaining fidelity to the truth. The sermon concludes with an invitation for those outside of Christ to seek reconciliation and enter into these spiritual blessings through faith.

This sermon explores the call to persevere in God's love as the primary defense against false teachers who promote licentiousness and separate believers from apostolic doctrine. It emphasizes that this perseverance is grounded in the believer's definitive sanctification and preservation in Christ, which are acts of God's grace rather than human effort. The message outlines three practical means of staying in God's love: building oneself up on the objective faith once delivered to the saints, praying in the Holy Spirit with a life shaped by the Word, and looking forward to the mercy of Jesus Christ for eternal life. The preacher argues that these actions are inherently communal, requiring the gathered assembly to support one another through correction, encouragement, and shared worship. Ultimately, the sermon presents a pastoral invitation to find contentment and rest in God's sustaining love, which enables believers to remain faithful and grow together as a holy temple.

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Acts: The Revolution Begins With Dr. Clint Archer. Today's Sermon Is Sliding Doors: Spotting The Spirit's Intervention From Acts 16:6-15. Sermon Outline - 3 Ways The Spirit Sovereignly Spreads The Gospel: 1. Closing Doors: Changing Plans 2. Opening Doors: Revealing Truth 3. Opening Hearts: Enlightening Minds

The sermon explores the Reformed doctrine of the certain application of Christ's redemption, emphasizing that salvation is secured for the elect through the Holy Spirit's effectual calling. By analyzing John 6:37-38, the text outlines key theological themes including election, limited atonement, and perseverance, asserting that those given by the Father will inevitably come to Christ and never be cast out. The discussion extends to the role of special revelation in salvation, distinguishing it from general revelation, and illustrates the miracle of regeneration through the metaphor of Ezekiel's valley of dry bones. Furthermore, the sermon differentiates between the passive nature of baptism as a sign and seal of the covenant and the active requirement of faith in the Lord's Supper, arguing against sacerdotal views that treat sacraments as magical instruments. This pastoral instruction encourages believers to trust in God's sovereign grace while maintaining a credible profession of faith and active participation in the church's ordinances.

As a child of God, we are to live a life of wisdom, being sanctified by the spirit to glorify God. 1. The Life of Wisdom 2. The Life Filled with the Spirit.

When God looked upon the earth and saw that "all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth" (Genesis 6:12), how did one man find grace in His eyes? Read verse 9 and ask what the words on either side of "perfect in his generations" (Genesis 6:9) tell a reader that phrase means. Then ask whether Noah walked with God because he knew a flood was coming, or whether he had no idea at all. "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." (Genesis 6:8)