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This sermon examines Genesis 24 to demonstrate that God sovereignly guards the covenant line of redemption, using Abraham's search for a wife for Isaac as a model of faith over human convenience. The central argument distinguishes between marriages formed in divine providence and those resulting from human scheming, emphasizing that believers must marry within the covenant to preserve spiritual integrity. By contrasting the faithful obedience of Abraham with the impatience seen in Genesis 16, the message highlights the necessity of trusting God's timing and seeking a spouse who shares the same devotion to truth. The preacher urges the congregation to view their marriages as acts of divine grace, to counsel young people to seek godly partners, and to recognize the ultimate fulfillment of this covenant in the union of Christ and the Church.

GOD SPEAKS AND WE RESPOND. Psalm 119:30–40 KJV Psalm 119:30–40 teaches that hearing God's truth calls for a response. The psalmist chooses the way of truth, holds firmly to God's testimonies, and determines to run in the way of His commandments. He prays for God to teach him, give him understanding, and help him walk obediently. He also asks God to change his desires, turn his eyes away from worthless things, and establish the Word in his life. Biblical obedience is not an attempt to earn salvation; it is the response of a heart that loves God and trusts His Word. This final lesson brings the How God Speaks series to its central challenge: God speaks through His Word, His Holy Spirit, circumstances, and His church—but hearing is only the beginning. When God speaks, faith listens and obedience responds.

In this Psalm 1 expository sermon, explore The Way of Prosperity & The Way That Perishes Part 1 to discover true spiritual blessing. Psalm 1 serves as the magnificent gateway to the entire book of Psalms. It presents a stark contrast between two types of people and their final destinies before a holy God. True spiritual prosperity is not found in human moralism but is a direct result of God rescuing a sinner by grace. The righteous man is planted by streams of water and nourished entirely by the eternal word of God. This spiritual vitality produces lasting fruit regardless of earthly circumstances or seasons of drought. Meanwhile, those who reject God remain spiritually dead by nature and separated from His covenant blessings. Ultimately, this passage demands a personal response regarding where you stand before the Lord. The impending day of judgment will permanently separate the congregation of the righteous from the wicked. We must look to Christ alone for our salvation and delight fully in His revealed truth. Key Biblical Takeaways: - True blessing is a divine gift of grace rather than the result of human moralism or fleshly effort. - The righteous are firmly planted and nourished by God to bear spiritual fruit in every season of life. - Mankind is naturally dead in sin until God sovereignly acts to regenerate and separate a people for Himself. - A final day of judgment will perfectly and eternally separate the righteous from the unrepentant wicked.

This sermon examines the warning against idolatry in Deuteronomy 4, highlighting the human tendency to create manageable gods rather than worship the invisible Creator. It contrasts the judgment of nations given over to their idols with God's faithful preservation of Israel through the intercession of Moses. The message identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate and eternal Mediator who stands in the breach, unlike the temporary mediator Moses, and who bore the curse of covenant breaking on the cross. The sermon concludes by urging believers to reject self-made idols and offer worship in spirit and truth, trusting in the unshakable kingdom of Christ who will return in glory.

The cross of Christ offends many people because it declares that sin is so serious Christ had to die. Christ Himself also offends because He exposes our pride, calls us to repent, and claims authority over all of our lives. Yet the message of the cross is not defeat or foolishness: it is God's wisdom and power to save all who trust in Christ.

In this evening sermon, Pastor Rockhill opens the closing scene of Acts chapter twelve, tracing the swift downfall of Herod Agrippa I. The central burden is the jealous glory of God: the Lord will not share His honor with any man, and those who exalt themselves against Him and persecute His people will surely be brought low. Pastor Rockhill walks through the aftermath of Peter's miraculous escape, the execution of the helpless guards, and Herod's journey to Caesarea, where, arrayed in dazzling royal garments, he accepted the blasphemous praise of the crowd as the voice of a god. Drawing on the historian Josephus to confirm the reliability of Luke's account, he shows how Herod, unlike the humbled Nebuchadnezzar of Daniel four, refused to give glory to God and was struck down, eaten by worms. The doctrine pressed home is the sovereignty of God over kings and nations. Pastor Rockhill contrasts the tyrant's forgotten oration with the enduring Word of God, which, as Luke records, grew and multiplied through faithful men like Barnabas, Saul, and John Mark. The application reaches both rulers and ordinary believers. Pastor Rockhill calls civil leaders to humble themselves before Christ the King, and he encourages the persecuted church to boldness, assuring the congregation that though proud opponents will be silenced, the gospel never will. God remains the God of the impossible, and His truth advances to the praise of His glorious name alone.

Sunday Evening – October 11, 2026 Join us this Sunday evening as Pastor John Wheeler continues his message titled "The Lord of Glory & His Army Is Coming" from Joel 2:1-32. Last Sunday evening's message focused on the Lord's army, and tonight's passage carries on through the coming day of the LORD, the call to return to God, and His promise of mercy and deliverance. Come prepared to worship, hear the word of God faithfully preached, and respond to the truth of scripture. Whether you're joining us in person or watching online, we're thankful to have you with us.

This sermon surveys the thirteen epistles of Paul, framing them as the necessary follow-up to the missionary journeys in Acts. It argues that these letters address the essential needs of new believers by defining what they must believe, how they must function as a church, and how they must live daily. The presentation highlights key theological themes such as justification by faith alone in Romans and Galatians, the unity and maturity of the body of Christ in Corinthians and Ephesians, and the transformative power of the gospel on personal identity and relationships in Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. The tone is instructional and pastoral, emphasizing that sound doctrine is the foundation for ethical behavior and spiritual growth. Finally, the sermon concludes with the hope of Christ's return found in the Thessalonian letters, encouraging believers to live faithfully and watch for His coming.