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This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's call to disciplined Christian service, using the metaphor of an athletic race to illustrate the necessity of self-control and purposeful living. The central message emphasizes that believers must surrender legitimate rights and restrain bodily appetites not for salvation, but to effectively advance the gospel and secure an eternal, incorruptible reward. The text distinguishes between mere activity and effective ministry, warning against the danger of becoming a 'castaway' by failing to live under the very truth one preaches. Through references to Hebrews and Philippians, the exposition highlights the importance of laying aside spiritual weights and sins to run with patience and precision. The sermon concludes with a practical framework for evaluating personal liberties, urging believers to live with open hands in surrendered obedience to Christ's will.

Sunday Morning – October 4, 2026 Join us this Sunday morning as Pastor John Wheeler brings a message titled "The Heresy of Replacement Theology" from Romans 11. We'll examine what the Scripture teaches concerning Israel, the church, and God's faithfulness to His promises, looking carefully at the truth presented in Romans 11. The article referenced can be viewed at: https://libertybc.net/lbc/sound-doctrine/replacement-theology/ Come prepared to worship, hear the word of God faithfully preached, and be challenged to rightly understand and faithfully apply the truth of Scripture. Whether you're joining us in person or watching online, we're thankful to worship together.

Have you ever experienced when two Christians, each holding firmly to Bible verses, spoke past one another, and this did not benefit their relationship? This sermon examines the tension between theological knowledge and Christian love, using the Corinthian debate over food offered to idols as a case study. It argues that while doctrinal accuracy is important, wielding knowledge without compassion can destroy the conscience of weaker believers and fracture church unity. The message emphasizes that spiritual maturity carries a greater responsibility to nurture rather than condemn, mirroring the self-sacrificial love of Christ. Listeners are challenged to examine their motivations in theological disagreements, ensuring that their actions reflect the gospel rather than a false standard of self-glorification. The ultimate goal is a healthy congregation where truth is spoken with gentleness, fostering growth and stability for all members.

The church at Laodicea had nothing to praise! They had become apathetic and lukewarm in their love for Christ. The deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for worldly things choked out the truth of God's Word. Christ called them to repent and live zealous for Him! He issues the same call to His church today!

1. The avoidance of lies 2. The loving of truth 3. The gospel of grace

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 Shaw Heights Baptist Church in Sumter, South Carolina. The title of this sermon was 'God's Works in Salvation', the key text for this message was taken from Ezekiel 36:22-32, along with several other passages.

John urges believers not to accept every spiritual claim. We must first test the spirits by whether they confess Jesus Christ truly came in the flesh. False teachers reject apostolic truth about Christ. Those who belong to God listen to the apostles' teaching. We consider 5 tests that John gives to help Christians discern truth from error. We are assured the Spirit of God is greater than the spirit of error, and truth can be recognized when hearing God's Word.

1. God gave them up because they suppressed the truth. 2. God gave them up to homosexuality. 3. God gave them up to more sin. 4. God brings people back.