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This sermon examines Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount regarding the seventh commandment, arguing that adultery is fundamentally a matter of the heart rather than merely a physical act. The central message is that lust is a disordered desire that originates in the inner man, requiring believers to guard their eyes and imaginations as gateways to the soul. The preacher urges a radical approach to sin, using Christ's hyperbolic language of removing eyes and hands to illustrate the necessity of taking serious, decisive action to cut off access points to temptation. While acknowledging the dire consequences of uncontrolled sin, the message ultimately points to the grace of Jesus Christ, who cleanses believers and empowers them to pursue holiness. The sermon concludes with practical applications, encouraging the removal of sinful gateways and the replacement of covetous desires with genuine love for one's spouse and, most importantly, for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Singing: Psalm 115: 1, 6 Psalm 99: 1, 3 Psalm 115: 2, 4, 5 Hymn 23: 5, 6 Hymn 81: 1, 4, 5, 7 Reading & Text: 2 Kings 5: 1 – 19 Sermon: Naaman is healed of leprosy 1. The king's challenge 2. The prophet's command 3. Naaman's confession

(1) God commands prayer; (2) God answers prayer; (3) God gives good gifts.

This sermon examines the healing of a leper in Mark 1 to reveal the identity and character of Jesus as the holy Son of God who willingly engages with human uncleanness. The exposition highlights the severity of leprosy under the Mosaic Law, emphasizing the social and spiritual isolation of the afflicted, to underscore the radical nature of Jesus' compassion and authority. By touching the man and declaring him clean, Jesus demonstrates that his holiness is not compromised by sin, contrasting his divine purity with the ritual impurity of the leper. The text further illustrates Jesus' fulfillment of the Law by commanding the man to present himself to the priest, affirming the validity of God's word while exercising superior power over it. Ultimately, the passage serves as a pastoral assurance that no one is too sinful for Jesus to save, inviting believers to rest in his grace and share the news of his cleansing power.

The sermon examines the command in Luke 9 for the apostles to proclaim the kingdom of God, distinguishing this spiritual reality from the physical nation of Israel under the Old Covenant. It argues that the New Covenant era is characterized by a spiritual kingdom where believers submit to Christ's lordship rather than seeking to overthrow physical governments or establish a national state. The teaching clarifies that embracing Jesus as Savior inherently requires accepting Him as King, a concept supported by the lack of instructions for demon casting in the New Testament and the focus on internal transformation. By contrasting the imprecatory Psalms of David with the New Testament call to love enemies, the message emphasizes that God's current plan is for individual spiritual submission and ethical living within existing societies. The sermon concludes that the Gospels are best understood through the lens of full New Testament revelation, which highlights the necessity of submitting to Christ's authority as the central requirement for entering the kingdom.

The sermon explores the supreme authority of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in the synagogue at Capernaum, emphasizing that His words possess a wholly and uniquely authoritative power distinct from that of the scribes. By analyzing the exorcism of an unclean spirit, the message illustrates how the light of Jesus' truth exposes and casts out darkness, revealing His identity as the Holy One of God. The preacher contrasts the fate of Capernaum, which heard but did not obey, with the call for believers to submit to Christ's commands rather than merely observing them. This exposition serves as a pastoral exhortation to recognize Jesus as the ultimate King whose words sustain the universe and defeat spiritual forces, urging the audience to live in active obedience to His revealed truth.

1. The work of Christ 2. The Heart of Christ 3. The Command of Christ

The sermon explores the theological concept of family resemblance, arguing that true Christians are characterized by a lifestyle of holiness rather than habitual sin. Drawing from 1 John 3:4-9, the message distinguishes between isolated stumbles and a persistent practice of lawlessness, asserting that those who abide in Christ do not maintain a lifestyle contrary to God's nature. The preacher reframes the command not to sin not as a restrictive burden, but as a compassionate warning against the destructive consequences of sin, supported by references to Romans 6 and James 1. Ultimately, the call to holiness is rooted in the transformative power of the cross, where God's love removes the power of sin and empowers believers to reflect the character of Jesus Christ in their daily lives.

Today's Sunday School examines the theological nuances of the Fall as described in Chapter 6 of the Confession of Faith, focusing on the distinct roles of Satan, humanity, and God. It argues that Adam's transgression was a willful act committed without compulsion or excuse, rooted in a prior internal violation of the law of nature rather than merely the external breach of a positive command. By drawing on historical theologians like Nehemiah Cox and Thomas Boston, the teaching illustrates that the act of eating the fruit completed a rebellion that had already begun in the heart, thereby breaking the entire law of God at once. Pastor Jason further clarifies that God's permission of the Fall was not a passive or bare allowance, but a sovereign decree exercised according to His wise counsel and purpose to bring about His own glory.