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This is Calvin Inman's first sermon. The sermon examines the radical demands of following Christ as outlined in Luke 14, emphasizing that true discipleship requires a supreme priority for Jesus over family, possessions, and self. The preacher clarifies that the command to 'hate' relatives is a hyperbolic contrast illustrating total devotion, urging believers to remove any hindrances that compete with their relationship with God. By utilizing illustrations such as Abraham's call, the message stresses the necessity of counting the cost before committing to the Christian walk. The cross represents the ultimate surrender of self-life, while the metaphor of salt highlights the believer's role in preserving and influencing the world through Christ-like character. Ultimately, the teaching encourages joy and glory in Christ rather than despair, framing the loss of all things as a gain for the sake of knowing Him.

Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard | Genesis 2:1-6 The sermon examines Genesis chapter 2 to clarify the completion of creation and the sanctification of the seventh day. The speaker argues that this passage provides detailed elaboration on the initial creation account rather than a second or third act of creation. A central theological point is that the Sabbath was established as a sign specifically for the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai, not as a universal command for all humanity from the beginning. The preacher emphasizes the distinction between God's creative power and His work of making, highlighting the unique status of man created in God's image. The message aims to correct misconceptions about biblical chronology and the specific covenantal context of Sabbath observance.

War A Good Warfare Part Three — The Conflict Confronted The Christian life is spiritual warfare, but believers are commanded to fight it faithfully and biblically. This final message examines the enemy, the weapons, and the character required to "war a good warfare" while maintaining faith and a good conscience. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

The sermon explores Psalm 86, emphasizing the necessity of spiritual poverty and humility as prerequisites for receiving God's grace. It highlights David's plea for preservation and provision, contrasting human weakness with divine omnipotence and mercy. The central theme focuses on the command to 'unite my heart,' urging believers to eliminate divided allegiances and distractions that hinder their relationship with God. By referencing Philippians 3, the message illustrates Paul's single-minded pursuit of Christ as the model for spiritual alignment and focus. Ultimately, the preacher calls for a life of undivided devotion, where God holds the right of way in every aspect of existence.

THE UNSEEN WORK — REMOVING THE VEIL 1. Biblical Example: The Church at Thessalonica The church at Thessalonica demonstrates what happens when the gospel transforms a community. Paul preached Jesus, reasoned from the Scriptures, and lived out the gospel before the people. The Thessalonians received the Word even amid affliction, followed the Lord, turned from idols, served the living and true God, and waited for Jesus' return. Their faith became an example to other believers, and the message of the Lord sounded forth from them throughout Macedonia, Achaia, and beyond. Their visible transformation, however, had an unseen cause: God's work through the Holy Spirit. Paul could preach, explain, persuade, and model the gospel, but only God could remove the spiritual veil and enable people to see the glory of Christ. 2. A Biblical Vision of Salvation: God Removes the Veil (The Seen and Unseen Evidence of Saving Grace) Humanity is spiritually blind because of sin and the influence of Satan. People do not naturally recognize the worth of Christ or turn to God on their own. Their hearts and minds are covered by spiritual darkness. Yet God can command light to shine into dark hearts. Through the gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit, He removes the veil, convicts people of sin, reveals the righteousness of Christ, and warns them of judgment. When God removes the veil, people see the emptiness of idols and turn to the living and true God. They begin to serve Him and wait for Jesus' return. Salvation is not produced by human persuasion, religious effort, or moral improvement. It is accomplished by God through the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and faith in Jesus Christ. God alone g

The sermon explores the biblical command to 'faint not' by examining the causes of spiritual and physical exhaustion that lead believers to abandon their faith. Using personal anecdotes and scriptural examples like Esau and Elijah, the speaker illustrates how fatigue, fear, and adversity can cause Christians to lose strength and quit their calling. The central message emphasizes that while the flesh is weak and trials are inevitable, God provides the necessary spiritual nourishment and rest to sustain believers. By recognizing the signs of weakness and relying on divine strength rather than self-reliance, Christians can overcome discouragement and finish their race with perseverance.

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Ecclesiastes exposes the emptiness of seeking ultimate meaning in pleasure, wealth, success, work, or human wisdom. Its final message is clear: fear God and keep His commandments. In this concluding episode, Dave Jenkins reflects on the book of Ecclesiastes and explains how its message points believers to Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God and the only lasting source of meaning and hope. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/