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This sermon examines Proverbs 16:25, warning that a life path which appears right to human standards but excludes God ultimately leads to spiritual death. Through the anecdote of a successful yet non-religious friend, the message illustrates that worldly success, kindness, and moral relativism are insufficient without a relationship with the Creator. The text contrasts the futility of self-directed planning with the biblical command to commit one's work to the Lord, asserting that God's sovereignty supersedes human desires. By referencing C.S. Lewis's illustration of God remodeling a house into a palace, the sermon encourages believers to trust in divine guidance, finding joy in the fact that God's plans are greater than their own. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging the audience to abandon self-reliance and embrace the eternal perspective offered by wisdom.

The sermon explores the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that evangelism is fundamentally an act of worship rooted in gratitude and devotion to Christ. It argues that the command to go and teach all nations is empowered by the authority Jesus holds over heaven and earth, requiring believers to act with passion rather than merely seeking results. The message breaks down the commission into three practical actions: praying for missionaries, giving financial support, and personally going to share the gospel. It further details the steps of teaching, baptizing, and discipling new believers, while reminding the congregation that the Holy Spirit is the true agent of salvation. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, urging the church to revive its burden for lost souls and rely on Christ's promise of presence until the end of the age.

In John 13:31-38, we see God's glorious love revealed in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and reflected in the lives of His people. Jesus commands us to love one another JUST AS HE HAS LOVED US! This is a love that is self-giving, gracious, and extended to the undeserving. We are fully known by our God, and yet we are fully loved! But there is a problem. Like Peter, we often approach spiritual matters with confidence in our own strength, only to discover that our best intentions are insufficient. Thankfully, Jesus has not simply commanded us to love and left us to accomplish it on our own. He has given us His Holy Spirit, through whom God's love is poured into our hearts. As we surrender ourselves to our good and gracious God, His love begins to overflow from us to others. In this way, the unseen God is seen in the world, and His glory is on display through His people. Our confidence, then, is not in our ability to love perfectly, but in the love of God PERFECTLY DEMONSTRATED in Jesus Christ, whose finished work is our only hope in life and death!

The nature and consequences of sexual sin The Seventh Commandment 1. the exceeding hatred 2. the extreme devastation 3. the extent of God's tender love

This sermon examines the second epistle of John, emphasizing the central role of truth in the Christian life and the church's identity. The message outlines three key aspects of truth: the affirmation of unity among believers who are born of the Word and indwelt by the Spirit of Truth; the encouragement found in the joy and fellowship that comes from walking in obedience to God's commands; and the exhortation to live out love by remembering the source of God's commandments and the grace that called believers to salvation. The preacher contrasts the objective reality of biblical truth with the relativism of postmodern culture, urging believers to remain discerning against false teaching while maintaining a lifestyle of holiness. By grounding love in truth and truth in the character of God, the sermon calls the church to a steadfast commitment to the gospel, ensuring that their faith remains anchored in the eternal reality of Christ rather than cultural trends.

The sermon examines the exhortation in Ephesians 4:31-32 to discard the behaviors of the old self, specifically bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, and malice. It contrasts these destructive traits with the positive command to be kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving one another.

On the Lord's Day we will wrap up mission emphasis week with Rev. Dr. Paul Ipema of Mid-American Reformed Seminary in the morning preaching "Scandalous Grace", Luke 19.1-10 and I will preach the "Call to All" from Isaiah 55:1-3a Canons of Dort 2.3-5 in the evening. Please pray that both of these will be God-glorifying and will edify our faith in Christ alone as our Savior and Lord. Again, please be in prayer. ------- October 11, 2026 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3a Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 2.3-5 Text: Isaiah 55.1-3a Sermon: "The Call to All" Theme: The free offer and command to repent and believe is proclaimed to everyone 1. Come, come all who thirst to living water 2. Come all who are destitute and dying and have life, freely 3. Listen and repent! 4. Listen and believe and live!

Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Are we breaking the fourth of the Ten Commandments by not observing the Sabbath? In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney examines what the Bible teaches about the Sabbath, the New Covenant, and why the early church gathered on the first day of the week. If you've ever questioned why Christians worship on Sunday, this is a message you'll want to hear! Discover why our worship centers not on a particular day, but on our risen Saviour, Jesus Christ.

The sermon explores the call for believers to be swift to hear and slow to speak, grounding this instruction in the identity of Christians as beloved brethren purchased by God. It emphasizes that true religion is not merely intellectual assent but active obedience, illustrated by the metaphor of a tree planted by the rivers of water that bears fruit in its season. The message warns against the self-deception of being hearers only, urging listeners to lay aside wickedness and receive the implanted word with meekness. Practical application is drawn from the command to visit orphans and widows, demonstrating that pure religion is evidenced by tangible acts of love and service. Ultimately, the preacher asserts that a life of obedience flows naturally from the assurance of salvation and the central focus on Jesus Christ.

The sermon centers on the command to 'be still and know that I am God,' urging believers to shift their focus from the distractions of the world and the imperfections of other Christians to the unchanging character of the Lord. By examining Psalm 46 and Hebrews 12, the message highlights that spiritual weariness and fear stem from looking inward or outward rather than fixing one's eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. The text illustrates God's ultimate victory over all enemies, using the imagery of a silent battlefield to assure believers that the battle is already won. This perspective calls for a life of confidence and rest, where believers acknowledge God's sovereignty, release their need for control, and trust in His power to sustain them through life's trials. The sermon concludes with a pastoral appeal to sinners to find refuge in Christ and to believers to live with the assurance that God is their present help in trouble.