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The sermon explores the biblical definition of love by examining 1 John 4:7-13, establishing that God is the ultimate source and standard for all true affection. It argues that believers are called to love one another not based on human emotion or the worthiness of the recipient, but because God first loved them sacrificially through the propitiation of Jesus Christ. The message highlights three key arguments for Christian love: its origin in God's nature, its demonstration in Christ's atoning death, and its evidence through the indwelling Holy Spirit. By grounding love in divine truth rather than feeling, the preacher encourages believers to exhibit a loyal, steadfast love that testifies to their faith and assures them of their standing in God's family. This perspective transforms the command to love into a reflection of God's immutable character and grace.

If people cannot be saved through keeping God's laws, then why was the law given? What is the purpose for the Law? This is an important question to answer if we expect to have a proper understanding of the gospel.

The God who claimed you for Himself is working Christlikeness in you through His lowly ministers as they teach you to give yourself to God by giving yourself to your neighbor. - Glorify God with your body by giving submission to the truth from the Lord about your spouse (7:12a). - Glorify God with your body by giving service to your spouse for the Lord (7:12b–13). - Glorify God with your body by giving devotion to your spouse to show them the Lord (7:14). - Glorify God with your body by giving your marriage to your spouse in submission to the Lord (7:15a). - Glorify God with your body by giving ministry to your spouse on behalf of the Lord (7:15b–16).

The sermon establishes marriage as a divine institution designed by God, rooted in the creation of male and female in Genesis and affirmed by Jesus in Matthew. It contrasts biblical definitions with worldly perspectives, emphasizing that marriage is a permanent union intended to last until death, not a conditional contract based on feelings. The speaker highlights the radical shift in priorities required when leaving parents to cleave to one's spouse, making the husband-wife relationship the primary human bond while keeping God supreme. Furthermore, the sermon explains that earthly marriage serves as an allegory for the relationship between Christ and the Church, calling husbands to sacrificial love and wives to respectful submission. Ultimately, the message urges believers to uphold this sacred design, recognizing it as a profound mystery that reflects spiritual truths.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Morning Messages - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at the Providence Baptist Church (SBC), in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The title of this sermon was 'The First Church', the key text for this message was taken from Acts 2:41-47, along with several other passages.

This short twelve verse Psalm speaks eternal truths to each believer. God wants each believer to trust only in him, stated four different times in this short Psalm. King David was a great king, not because of his strength, but because of the strength God gave to him. Regardless of the enemies David faced, he always trusted in God and God always delivered him. David's strength, and our strength, comes from God, not from ourselves. May we all learn tis invaluable lesson: God is much greater than any of us, and it is excellent for each of us to trust God instead of ourselves. If we want final, conclusive victory, this victory will be because God, in his eternal power, has given victory to us.

The sermon explores the precious promises of God, emphasizing that believers become partakers of the divine nature through salvation. It contrasts the new nature in Christ with the old sinful nature, urging Christians to daily die to self and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance. The message warns against the spirit of Antichrist and societal delusions, stressing the necessity of holding fast to biblical truth. Finally, it highlights God's faithful provision, assuring believers that He supplies all their needs according to His riches in glory.

The time is drawing near for Daniel and his people to be sent back to Jerusalem. Daniel knows this from reading the prophet Jeremiah– the seventy years are almost up! And so, with that great hope before him he prays to his 'great and awesome God'. He pleads for mercy and forgiveness for himself and for his people and for the Lord's own sake. The Lord hears his prayer and responds immediately! The reply, however, is not what Daniel expected. Yes, the city would soon be restored but it will not be the end of their trouble. In fact, there is even more destruction to come. And yet, this word of great desolation is at the same time a vision of awesome love when transgression and sin will be put to an end and everlasting righteousness will be brought in. How can this be so? An anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. Please pray for myself and one another as we consider these tremendous truths.