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I. The Commanded Preparation II. The Sobering Lesson III. The Blessed Hope Scripture: Exodus 19 Text: Exodus 19:10-15

The sermon argues for the absolute sufficiency, trustworthiness, and transformative power of God's Word amidst personal trials and cultural skepticism. Drawing from Psalm 19, the speaker examines six attributes of Scripture—law, testimony, precepts, commandment, fear, and rules—to demonstrate how it revives the soul, imparts wisdom, brings joy, provides clarity, enables pure worship, and offers righteous judgment. The message contrasts the reliability of biblical truth with the inadequacy of secular philosophies, other religions, and modern distractions in sustaining faith during life's crises. By highlighting King David's reliance on Scripture during turmoil and Jesus' use of it against temptation, the sermon establishes the Bible as the ultimate source of spiritual security and guidance. The central call urges believers to meditate day and night on God's perfect Word to experience its power to transform lives and secure their faith. View this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbIfLOrFp3w

The sermon centres on the imperative to repent and be converted, drawing primarily from Acts 3:19. It defines repentance as a vital evangelical grace involving recognition of sin, sorrow for it, and turning away from it toward Christ. The preacher emphasises that through faith in Jesus' name, sins are completely blotted out, illustrating this with Old Testament imagery of erased tablets and wiped slates. This forgiveness brings spiritual refreshing and restoration, countering the hardness of the age with the power of God's grace. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to obey this command, trusting that genuine salvation is evidenced by a transformed life and reliance on divine strength.

This sermon examines Mark chapter 1 to reveal Jesus' sovereign authority and the profound demands of discipleship. The preacher highlights how Jesus, the King, calls ordinary fishermen with an authoritative command that requires immediate and costly obedience. By analyzing the response of Simon, Andrew, James, and John, the message emphasizes that true followers must leave behind their livelihoods and relationships without hesitation. The text underscores that salvation and ministry are results of God's transforming power rather than human effort or status. Ultimately, the sermon urges believers to recognize Jesus' supreme authority and respond with prompt allegiance to His call.

This sermon explores the second commandment's demand for pure worship, linking it to Jesus' promise that the pure in heart shall see God. It defines false worship as any practice not appointed by Scripture, specifically condemning iconolatry and reliance on physical objects or rituals as conduits to God. The preacher emphasizes that God alone dictates how He is to be worshipped, requiring believers to reject human traditions that obscure true spiritual communion. By examining the Old Testament prohibitions against images and the New Testament fulfillment in Christ, the message highlights that sin creates a barrier between humanity and God's presence. Ultimately, through Christ's sacrifice, believers are granted access to pure worship, enabling them to experience intimate communion with the Father.

EVENING WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember Now Thy Creator! I. The Command to Remember II. The Life of Remembrance III. The Urgency of Remembering Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12

"Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water." Hebrews 10:22 Hebrews 10:22 is not an isolated invitation. It rests upon everything Paul has established concerning the finished work, sufficient sacrifice, and present priesthood of Jesus Christ. The command to "draw near" is therefore not built upon religious emotion, human merit, ceremonial observance, or personal worthiness. It is built entirely upon what Christ accomplished through His blood. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

The sermon explores the relationship between the New Testament Christians and and the Old Testament law, arguing that justification by faith does not make the law purposeless, but rather establishes the laws proper purpose in the New Testament. It distinguishes between the moral, ceremonial, and civil laws, explaining how each functions differently in the New Covenant context. The moral law leads believers to trust in Christ for righteousness and imitate His character. The ceremonial law serves as a prophetic pointer to Christ, while the civil law provides circumstantial applications that guide ethical understanding. Ultimately, the message emphasizes the continuity of Scripture, asserting that all parts of God's law remain valid and purposeful for the New Testament church.

The sermon explores the biblical mandate and joy of corporate worship, emphasizing that believers are commanded to praise God in spirit and truth. It highlights singing as a response to divine deliverance and the observation of sacraments as reminders of the New Covenant and union with Christ. The message encourages daily rejoicing through memorized hymns and joyful giving to support ministry and fellow believers. Ultimately, it calls the congregation to live as a kingdom of priests, continually showing forth God's glory in all aspects of life.

It was not Stephen but rather his audience that was rejecting and breaking God's law, by their idolatry. 1. A long history of breaking the law from their hearts. (v.38-39) 2. They broke the law throughout their lives. (v.40-41) 3. God gave them over to false worship. (v.42-43) Checking Ourselves for Idols: How do we break the first commandment? Deut. 4:19 1 John 5:21 Who failed to recognize Christ? Luke 19:41-44. Heb. 10:1 What did God do to idolaters? Rom. 1:24,26,28. 1 Cor. 10:7-14