Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/gcbcwm/

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The sermon examines Joshua's final addresses to Israel, emphasizing the necessity of exclusive devotion to God amidst the remaining pagan nations. It highlights the conditional nature of God's protection and possession of the Promised Land, warning that disobedience leads to severe consequences while faithfulness ensures continued blessing. The narrative traces God's historical faithfulness from Abraham through the Exodus and conquest, establishing a pattern where His promises are fulfilled reliably. Joshua challenges the people to reject idolatry and intermarriage with surrounding cultures, urging them to cleave to the Lord with sincerity and truth. The passage concludes with a formal renewal of the covenant at Shechem, where Israel publicly commits to serving God alone, and sets up a stone as a witness.

The sermon distinguishes between the completed inspiration of Scripture and the ongoing ministry of illumination by the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that while God authored the Bible, believers must pray for spiritual insight to truly comprehend its truths. Drawing from Psalm 119 and 1 Corinthians 2, the text argues that natural intellect alone cannot grasp divine revelation without the Spirit's work. The preacher urges the audience to approach Scripture with humility and prayer, seeking the Spirit's guidance to apply God's Word effectively to their lives.

This sermon explores the distinction between direct divine promises and natural consequences of obedience found in Proverbs 3. It emphasizes that true wisdom originates from God and serves as a guide for navigating life amidst a culture increasingly hostile to absolute truth. By seeking God's understanding, believers gain internal confidence and external testimony, allowing them to walk safely without stumbling. The message warns against living in fear of sudden calamity or societal collapse, urging reliance on divine stability rather than human institutions. Ultimately, trusting in the Lord provides the confidence and solid footing needed to face future uncertainties with faith.

"Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever." The King of this Psalm is Messiah, the Christ, fairer than the children of men, a sword upon His thigh, riding prosperously, and the Psalmist says outright that He is God. The men who held the scriptures could not answer how David called his own offspring Lord, and He was standing in front of them.

In this episode, John Unger sits down with Pastor Cogbill and Pastor Ahlenius to answer a listener question regarding suicide. What does the Bible say about the taking of one's own life? Is despair or depression inherently sinful? How can we minister to people who are deeply sad, or suicidal, or have actually attempted to kill themselves? What hope can we offer family, friends, and fellow believers when someone they know has taken their own life?