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Do you ever feel like God is not answering? This sermon addresses the common spiritual struggle of feeling that God is not speaking or answering prayers by exploring five primary reasons for this perceived silence. It begins by suggesting that God may have already provided clear instructions through general biblical commands, such as loving one's neighbor and sharing the gospel, removing the need for specific new revelation. The message then warns that cherished sin creates a barrier to communication, citing Psalm 66, and emphasizes the necessity of repentance to restore fellowship. Furthermore, it challenges listeners to recognize God's communication as a 'still, small voice' rather than expecting dramatic signs, drawing from the account of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. The sermon also reframes waiting not as passive inactivity but as an active period of spiritual strengthening, supported by Isaiah 40, and critiques self-centered motives in prayer by contrasting James 4:3 with the call to delight in the Lord found in Psalm 37. Finally, it concludes with a pastoral call to salvation, asserting that one must be a sheep of the Good Shepherd, as described in John 10, to truly know and follow His voice.

I. The Broad Commandment II. The Imperfect Christian III. The Strict Preaching

The sermon examines the healing of a leper in Mark 1, highlighting the desperate faith of the man who asks Jesus if He is willing to make him clean. The preacher contrasts the leper's bold request with the societal and ceremonial exclusion that leprosy imposed, emphasizing that Jesus reverses the natural order of uncleanness by touching the man and restoring him. A central theme is the tension between the leper's immediate desire to proclaim the news and Jesus's stern command to remain silent and present himself to the priests, illustrating that premature or self-directed proclamation can frustrate the full revelation of the Gospel. Using the modern analogy of a kidney transplant recipient who neglects medication, the message argues that human disobedience often stems from a lack of gratitude and a preference for self-reliance over divine direction. The sermon concludes by challenging the audience to trust God's will completely, recognizing that His willingness to save is limitless, while calling for a response of faithful obedience and gratitude rather than self-serving silence.

This sermon is on the 6th Commandment

1. The requires us to obey His commandments

This sermon examines the Third Commandment, urging believers to cease misusing God's name and instead hallow it as a sacred reflection of His character. The message defines taking a name in vain as carrying it in a worthless or futile manner, contrasting this with the biblical mandate to consecrate God's name for its intended purposes. It explores how God's various names reveal His eternal being and attributes, such as being Almighty, Provider, and Source of Peace, culminating in the name Jesus, which signifies salvation. The preacher identifies common ways believers dishonor this name, including using it as a casual expletive, a debate tactic, or through a lifestyle that contradicts their profession of faith. Finally, the sermon calls for honoring God through pure speech that edifies others and a consistent walk that reflects Christ in all actions.

When will Jesus Christ return? What did He mean when He said that no one knows the day or hour? And who is taken and who is left behind in Matthew 24? In Matthew 24:36-44, Pastor Casey Lewis continues through the Olivet Discourse, examining Jesus' teaching about the unknown timing of His Second Coming, the days of Noah, and the sudden separation that will occur when Christ returns. Jesus warns that no one knows the day or hour of His return—not even the angels of heaven. Pastor Casey examines what Jesus meant when He said "nor the Son," considering Christ's divine and human natures, His earthly ministry, and the doctrine of the Trinity. The sermon then explores Jesus' comparison between His return and the days of Noah. Just as the flood came unexpectedly while people continued their ordinary lives, the return of Christ will be sudden, visible, and accompanied by judgment. But what about the two men in the field and the two women at the mill, where one is taken and the other left? Pastor Casey considers the popular Rapture interpretation associated with dispensational premillennialism and Left Behind, then explains why he believes those taken are taken in judgment, while those left are preserved. He examines the context of Noah's flood, the Parable of the Weeds, the Parable of the Net, and Luke 17. Ultimately, Jesus' message is not an invitation to predict the date of His return, but a command to stay awake, be ready, and live faithfully for Christ.

This sermon examines the opening of Mark's Gospel to establish the identity of Jesus as the divine Son of God who acts and speaks with supreme authority. The message highlights how Mark presents Jesus' power over the spiritual, human, and physical realms, contrasting this clear divine action with the frequent rejection and misunderstanding by religious leaders and even Jesus' own family. The preacher emphasizes that while Jesus' primary mission was to preach the gospel, his words carry the weight of God's command, challenging listeners to move beyond mere observation to active submission. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to recognize that following Jesus requires a continuous, sacrificial commitment to his authority rather than a one-time decision. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a response of faith and obedience, acknowledging that Jesus is the God who saves and demands the allegiance of his followers.

This Message explores the human tendency to make excuses when God calls for obedience. Pastor Matt begins by challenging the congregation to reflect on their own resistance to God's commands, such as jealousy, covetousness, and basic obedience—before diving into the biblical narrative. In the passage, God reveals Himself to Moses, acknowledges the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt, and promises to deliver them to a bountiful land. However, Moses's initial excitement quickly shifts to hesitation when God reveals that Moses himself is the chosen instrument being sent to Pharaoh to lead the people out of captivity. Moses proceeds to make excuses about his own identity, ability, knowledge, fear of rejection, inadequacy, and outright opposition to God's idea. God has a plan and ultimately uses Moses to accomplish it.