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On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us: 'I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.' " 48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region. 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, raised up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them, and came to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

How does God introduce himself before he gave Israel the law? This is important for God's people to consider.

This sermon explores the biblical command to honor one's parents, defining honor as giving weight and value to their authority rather than merely complying with instructions. It distinguishes between the stages of honor, noting that while obedience is required for children under a parent's roof, adults are called to honor their parents through respect and care without submitting to their authority. The message clarifies that honor does not equate to blind obedience, religious exemption from care, or approval of parental sin, using Jesus' example to show that faith does not negate the duty to provide for aging parents. For those with difficult or abusive parents, the sermon offers guardrails that allow for safety and boundaries while still maintaining a posture of honor. Finally, it encourages believers to release bitterness through forgiveness, do their part in seeking peace, and find their ultimate identity and security in God as their true Father.

This sermon explores the cyclical nature of Christian growth as presented in John 14, where knowing Christ leads to love, which results in obedience, and obedience invites further revelation of His presence. The message emphasizes that obedience is not the root of salvation but the visible fruit of a heart transformed by grace, distinguishing genuine faith from mere religious sentiment or intellectual knowledge. It challenges believers to move beyond passive familiarity with Scripture to an active, personal relationship with Jesus, evidenced by a life of consistent holiness and sacrificial love. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging the congregation to examine their own desires for deeper intimacy with God and to recognize that true knowledge of Christ inevitably produces a changed life that reflects His character to the world.

When babies are born, so too are appetite and voice. Such things are natural to life. When Christians are born again through the truth of the gospel, that new life produces love—a Spirit-enabled desire for the good of others expressed at the expense of self. Such love flows from a Christian's inner being and, like a child learns to speak or walk, must be spurred on to greater expression and growth. "... Fervently love one another from the heart," 1 Peter 1:22 (LSB). God's enduring truth produces sincere love, not merely its outward appearance. Our expression of that love can be hindered by hardship, outside temptations, or our ongoing battle with self-protection. We know we're growing in truth not merely by how much spiritual knowledge we have in our heads, but how much we love sacrificially from the heart. "... for you have been born again not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, that is, through the living and enduring word of God," verse 23. Genuine knowledge of God's truth bears its fruit in love. Join us this Lord's Day as we turn to the closing verses of 1 Peter 1 and consider "Homeward Bound: Love From a Pure Heart." We'll also enjoy the visible reminder of Christ's love for us, and our union with one another in Christ, as we come to the Lord's Table. Prepare for Sunday: Read 1 Peter 1:13-25, meditating on verses 22-25. Also read John 13:34-35. What words or phrases does Peter use to describe love? Why do you think Peter links the command to love with being born again? What is distinctive about Jesus' command to love one another? How does this love identify His disciples? What circumstances, temptations, or self-protective habits

This sermon argues that the Christian Sabbath is a binding moral obligation for New Covenant believers, rooted in the creation ordinance and the Fourth Commandment. It distinguishes between the unchangeable moral principle of one day in seven and the changeable positive law regarding which specific day is observed, asserting that the resurrection of Christ transferred the holy day from Saturday to Sunday. The text refutes the notion that the Sabbath is merely ceremonial by citing Jesus' teachings, Hebrews 4, and early church history, while addressing objections from Romans 14 and Colossians 2 as pertaining to Old Covenant dietary and festival laws rather than the weekly Sabbath. The preacher emphasizes that Sunday is a day of unique blessing and rest, serving as a foretaste of heavenly joy and a dedicated time for corporate worship and spiritual renewal.

VaultAI Summary: This sermon expounds on the imperative to remember the Sabbath day as the foundational act of keeping it holy, arguing that true observance begins with an intentional, heart-level recollection rather than mere external compliance. The central message challenges the modern church's tendency to neglect the fourth commandment, urging believers to view the Lord's Day as a sign of both creation and redemption that anchors the entire week. By examining the theological significance of the Sabbath, the text highlights how this day serves as a preview of eternal rest and a primary occasion for the preaching of the gospel, which Satan actively opposes. The preacher instructs the congregation to prepare for the Sabbath by completing worldly labors in advance, thereby freeing themselves to delight in God's presence. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a faithful commitment to the Sabbath as an expression of love for Christ, warning against the subtle and overt distractions that seek to replace divine worship with secular pursuits.

Q: what is the thing you are most tempted to build your security on and what would it look like to loosen your grip on it and orient to Christ? A: rejoicing in the Lord is not a feeling to be chased, but a command to reorient away from what we have done or who we are and towards Christ