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This sermon explores the theological concept of the effectual call of God, emphasizing that salvation is a purposeful act of divine grace rather than human effort. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:26, the message highlights that God often chooses the weak and unwise to demonstrate that power and wisdom belong to Him alone. It contrasts the spiritual blindness of the natural man, who resists the truth, with the enlightenment of the believer, whose eyes are opened by the Holy Spirit to see Christ as the sole source of righteousness. The tone is celebratory and instructional, urging listeners to recognize their total dependence on God's initiative and to rejoice in the truth that they have been called out of darkness into marvelous light.

Choosing of the 12. Accusations of scribes. Blaspheming Holy Spirit. Parable of sower and explanation. Parable of the seed. Parable of the Mustard Seed. Jesus calms Lake Galilee.

Clothed, Contending, and Kept This message centers on the truth that Jesus did not simply deliver us from an old way of living; He delivered us unto Himself so that we can live differently in this world. Ephesians 4 shows us that we are to put off the old man, be renewed in the spirit of our mind, and put on the new man. Romans 12 and Philippians 1 reinforce the same truth: as we continually present ourselves to the Lord, He renews our thinking, grows our love in knowledge and discernment, and enables us to recognize and live out what is excellent in His sight. The believer has a whole new way of thinking, walking, responding, and living. We do not have to react like the world around us because we belong to another kingdom. We are ambassadors of Jesus, and our conduct ought to look like the kingdom we represent. The more our minds are renewed, the more clearly we can discern what is right, walk sincerely before the Lord, and be filled with the fruits of righteousness that come through Jesus. That truth leads directly into Jude, where believers are told to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints because ungodly influences had crept in unnoticed. Jude warns us through the examples of Cain, Balaam, and Korah. Cain pictures, "Look what I did." Balaam pictures, "Look what I desire." Korah pictures, "Look what I deserve." Each one reveals the danger of self taking the place that belongs to God. Jesus is the great contrast: He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and safety is found in staying close to Him. Jude also reminds us that error often works beneath the surface like hidden rocks, clouds without water, or trees without fruit. That is why believe

This Bible study examines the paradox of persecution in the early church, demonstrating how the stoning of Stephen and the subsequent scattering of believers by Saul inadvertently fulfilled Jesus' command to witness in Judea and Samaria. The narrative shifts focus to Philip, who travels to Samaria to proclaim Christ, performing signs and wonders that result in widespread joy and belief among the Samaritans. The discussion highlights the theological significance of the Holy Spirit's arrival through the apostles' laying on of hands, marking the inclusion of this new group into the body of Christ. A central conflict arises with Simon the Sorcerer, who attempts to purchase the spiritual power he observes, prompting Peter to confront him with a call to repentance from wickedness. The Bible study concludes by emphasizing that the gift of God cannot be bought and that genuine faith requires a right heart before God, contrasting the authentic work of the Spirit with human attempts to manipulate divine power.

In 2 Corinthians 5:20, the apostle Paul tells God's people that "we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God." If you want a demonstration of this spirit in a gospel preacher after the time of the apostles, you could not do much better that read this sermon from Charles Spurgeon. He begins by insisting that the voice we must hear in the sermon is not that of the prophet who first spoke these words, nor that of the preacher who repeats them, but that of the God who makes known his own gospel grace: "Incline your ear, and come to me. Hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you—the sure mercies of David" (Is 55:3). Here, then, we find—first—two saving precepts, to hear and to come. Then we have, for each precept, a saving promise, each of which Spurgeon explores with spiritual sensitivity and experiential insight. Then, broadening his scope to embrace the direction and tone of the whole chapter, we come to the saving pleadings, the Lord God himself calling on sinners to come, and removing all obstacles and addressing all objections. Spurgeon really climbs inside his text, and makes the voice of God his own, not with the intention of clouding the call of the Lord, but of ensuring that it is indeed Jehovah's voice alone which the congregation hears, and God alone to whom the congregation responds.

This devotional explores the transition from warning to comfort in Hebrews 6, focusing on how believers can find assurance of their salvation. The central message identifies three key indicators of genuine faith: spiritual fruitfulness, love for fellow saints, and perseverance in zeal. These signs demonstrate the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit and distinguish living faith from mere profession. The tone is pastoral and reassuring, emphasizing that growth involves struggle and repentance rather than perfection. Ultimately, the passage encourages believers to rest in the certainty that salvation is secure for those who exhibit these marks of life.

This sermon addresses five critical areas often overlooked in theological education, emphasizing practical Christian living over academic theory. The speaker highlights the necessity of personal soul winning, urging believers to lead others to Christ through direct, one-on-one evangelism rather than relying solely on pulpit ministry. A significant portion is dedicated to the theological concept of grieving the Holy Spirit, explaining that unforgiveness and bitterness hinder the anointing and intimacy with God, whereas total forgiveness restores the Spirit's presence. The discourse also calls for a restoration of the fear of God, citing historical revivals like the Great Awakening as evidence of its power to transform society. Finally, the sermon instructs on the biblical principle of tithing as an act of gratitude and honor, concluding with a direct invitation for listeners to confess their faith and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

This exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith explores the doctrines of God's eternal decree, predestination, and the immutability of God's decree. It argues that the number of the elect is fixed by God's sovereign will, independent of human effort, faith, or works, thereby ensuring that all glory belongs to God alone. The teaching emphasizes that salvation is a monergistic work of grace, where the elect are redeemed, effectually called, justified, and sanctified solely by the power of the Holy Spirit. By referencing passages such as John 17 and Ephesians 1, this episode defends the Reformed perspective that God's purpose stands unchangeable, closing the door to human boasting and affirming the security of those chosen in Christ.

The devotional message explores the sufficiency of God's grace in covering all sins, using the fall of King David as a central illustration of human vulnerability and the necessity of divine mercy. It distinguishes between intellectual knowledge of sin and the deep, personal conviction required for true repentance, emphasizing that while grace forgives, sin still carries earthly consequences. The speaker highlights the imagery of purification with hyssop in Psalm 51, connecting it to Old Testament rituals of cleansing and ultimately to the blood of Christ, which provides assurance of forgiveness. The message challenges believers to examine their hearts, rejecting the abuse of grace as a license to sin, and instead embracing a broken and contrite spirit as the most acceptable offering to God. This pastoral reflection calls for a serious response to sin, urging believers to reckon themselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ.