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This sermon offers a pastoral message of encouragement to believers facing discouragement and cultural apostasy, grounding their hope in the sovereign work of the Trinity. The central theme is the security of the believer, derived from the past act of new birth through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which provides a lively hope. The text highlights the present reality of an incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading inheritance reserved in heaven, contrasting it with the temporary nature of earthly possessions. It concludes with the future assurance that believers are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, emphasizing that the same God who preserves the inheritance is capable of preserving the believer until the final revelation of their glory.

This sermon examines the characteristics that distinguish a genuine follower of Christ from a false professor of faith, drawing primarily from John 8. The central message identifies three marks of authentic discipleship: knowing the Lord personally through the cross, consistently doing what pleases God rather than seeking human approval, and persevering in faith despite trials. The preacher emphasizes that true conversion results in a changed identity and a life oriented toward God's will, not self-interest or people-pleasing. By referencing the Parable of the Sower and the perseverance of the saints, the teaching underscores that it is God who preserves the true believer, enabling them to continue in their walk with Christ until the end. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to examine the depth of their commitment and the source of their spiritual endurance.

There is only one way to live, and that is to live under the total lordship of Christ. We live in orientation to Jesus Christ, now enthroned, reigning with power for our salvation and the renewal of all things. He has already accomplished all that is needed. He is at the centre of all, above all, and the goal of all; He is the meaning of everything in the book of Hebrews. The tabernacle and the temple are about Him and His work. The priests and the ceremonies pointed to Him. The blood that was spilled day after day and year after year was about Him. The veil that was torn invites us into direct communion with Him. He is reigning as priest and king extending His reign on earth through His Spirit and through His church. All things are from Him, through Him, and to Him.

This message was delivered during our Sunday Evening service on September 27, 2026. The text being expounded is Exodus 19:1-19 To learn more about Tabernacle or access more resources, visit https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/.

The sermon examines the central conflict in Galatians regarding salvation by works versus salvation by grace through faith. It highlights the example of Abraham, whose belief was accounted to him for righteousness before the sign of circumcision, establishing that justification is received through faith rather than legalistic observance. The message contrasts the inability of the law to justify, as it demands perfection and condemns sin, with the sufficiency of Christ, who redeemed believers from the curse of the law. It affirms that all who believe are part of Abraham's spiritual family, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and emphasizes that God's favor is unmerited grace available to all nations through Jesus Christ.

The sermon explores Leviticus 9 as the pivotal moment when the ministry of the tabernacle begins, marking a new beginning for Israel after the consecration of the priests. It highlights the sequence of obedience, where Aaron first offers for his own sins before mediating for the people, illustrating the necessity of personal atonement before serving others. The text emphasizes that the glory of the Lord appears to all the people as a result of their faithful obedience and the acceptance of the sacrifices. The preacher connects these Old Testament shadows to the superior work of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all, inviting believers to look to Him for salvation. The message concludes with a call to experience the joy and awe of God's presence, urging the audience to respond with worship and a deep sense of unworthiness before His grace.