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Don't you like stories that have a happy ending? You know what I mean. Stories that end this way: "And they lived happily ever after". Stories like that are wonderful. But then… there are stories that end in tragedy. And this is one of those stories. What we have before us this morning… is the story of a young man… who lost his soul! It's a story of a young man… who had so much going for him… and as many people would say… he blew it! Now… what happened to this young man… is the basis of our message this morning! This morning … we're going to be talking about... "The Suicide of a Soul". And what I want you to see about this young man… is the desire that he had… which was a desire for eternal life.

Acts 21:1-16 At times, the hardest part of obedience isn't ignoring the voice of our enemies; it is choosing the command of God over the well-meaning, protective protests of the people who love us most. Unwavering obedience means that once God gives a direction, the cost of the journey no longer dictates our willingness to walk it.

The Westminster Larger Catechism is an oft-neglected treasure house of clearly stated biblical doctrine. In this class, we are opening the doors of the treasure house to handle and steward truths old and new for the people of God. This session continues in our consideration of the duty which God requires of men, covering how we understand the moral law as summarized in the Ten Commandments.

Title: Unbelief is Real Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Matthew Date: October 11, 2026 Bible: Matthew 11:20-24 This sermon examines the rebuke of Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida for their failure to repent despite witnessing Jesus' mighty works. The central argument contrasts the doubting yet faithful John the Baptist with the hardened hearts of these cities, illustrating that human effort or even miraculous signs are insufficient to compel belief without divine grace. The teaching explores the theological concept of double predestination, asserting that God has eternally decreed the destinies of both the elect and the reprobate, while simultaneously commanding believers to share the gospel faithfully. The tone is convicting and instructional, warning that those who reject the truth face a more severe judgment than even Tyre, Sidon, or Sodom. Ultimately, the message calls for submission to God's sovereign will and reliance on His grace for salvation, rather than frustration over the unconverted.

This sermon examines Paul's instructions to Timothy regarding the necessity of training in godliness and maintaining sound doctrine to avoid irreverent myths. It addresses the theological tension between the inability to save oneself and the biblical command to persist in faith, arguing that believing is a continuous, present-tense action rather than a one-time event. The speaker emphasizes that true godliness is an internal reality that must be cultivated through diligent study of Scripture, prayer, and spiritual discipline, much like physical training. Furthermore, the message highlights the universal scope of the Gospel, asserting that God is the Savior of all people, especially those who believe, while urging believers to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Who shut the door of the ark, Noah or the LORD, and what was left for the men outside when it closed? Read Luke 13:25 and ask what the master of the house says to those who stand without and knock: "I know you not whence ye are" (Luke 13:25). Then ask whether the men who had watched the ark built for all those years thought anything had changed that day. "And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in." (Genesis 7:16)

This sermon explores the nature of gospel ministry through the lens of 1 Timothy 4:9-13, emphasizing that faithful service involves enduring reproach while trusting in the living God as the ultimate reward. The message highlights the non-negotiable requirement for ministers to command and teach with that delegated authority from Christ, rejecting the modern tendency toward individualism and compromise. It addresses the reality of opposition and the necessity for ministers to be consistent examples of holiness in word, spirit, and purity to avoid hardening the hearts of listeners. Finally, the sermon calls for personal refreshment through diligent reading, exhortation, and sound doctrine, urging believers to maintain a deep connection with Scripture to effectively serve and encourage others.

Singing: Psalm 66: 1, 2 Hymn 3: 1, 2 Psalm 78: 1, 2, 3 Psalm 119: 1, 4 Hymn 56: 1 – 4 Reading: Psalm 78: 1 – 8 Proverbs 6: 20 – 23 Lord's Day 39 Sermon: In the fifth commandment the Lord teaches us to obey those in authority over us. We will see: 1. Why God asks this 2. How we ought to practice this obedience.

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