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In this Psalm 1 sermon, Pastor Richard Caldwell preaches The Way of Prosperity & The Way That Perishes Pt. 2 on the righteous and the wicked. The first Psalm serves as a gateway to the Psalter by dividing all of humanity into two distinct categories. God recognizes people by their manner of living, comparing the fruit of a righteous person to a tree firmly planted by streams of water. True believers are marked by their sincere love for God and their genuine delight in His inerrant Word. In contrast, the unredeemed are described as chaff driven away by the wind. They walk in the counsel of the ungodly and have no fellowship with the truth or the community of the saints. Ultimately, their rebellion against the final authority of Scripture leaves them without hope at the final judgment. True wisdom is found only in the law of the Lord and salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. As we examine the inevitable destinies of these two paths, we are called to evaluate our own hearts. God preserves the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will end in eternal destruction. Key Biblical Takeaways: - True spiritual joy and blessedness belong exclusively to those whose sins are forgiven and who take refuge in God. - A righteous life is evidenced by a deep, enduring delight in the Word of God that shapes daily meditation and produces lasting spiritual fruit. - The wicked are completely separated from God and His people, living a life that ultimately amounts to worthless chaff with no eternal substance. - Every human life ends in one of two guaranteed destinies: everlasting fruitfulness and preservation by God, or eternal destruction and banishment.

Why Sacraments? 1. Our Need 2. Their Truth

This sermon examines the opening of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, emphasizing the call to unity and the avoidance of division within the local church. The message highlights that believers are sanctified and called to be saints, urging the congregation to align their minds and judgments under the authority of Christ rather than forming cliques around individual leaders. Central to the exposition is the declaration that Christ sent Paul not to baptize but to preach the gospel, specifically the message of the cross. The preacher argues that while the preaching of the cross may appear as foolishness to the world, it is the power of God for salvation, surpassing human wisdom. The tone is pastoral and instructional, encouraging the audience to rely on the plain truth of the gospel for their salvation and to maintain harmony in their fellowship while awaiting the return of the Lord.

Sunday Evening – October 18, 2026 Join us this Sunday evening as Pastor John Wheeler continues his message titled "The Lord's Army" from Joel 2:6-11. This passage describes the power of the army the LORD is bringing and the terror that comes before it, as the prophet warns of the great and terrible day of the LORD. Come prepared to worship, hear the word of God faithfully preached, and take seriously the truth of Scripture. Whether you're joining us in person or watching online, we're thankful to have you with us.

This sermon addresses the critical need for spiritual discernment in an age of abundant information yet widespread confusion. Drawing from Hebrews 5, the message argues that discernment is not a mystical gift but a muscle developed through the steady, daily exercise of God's Word. It identifies the danger of remaining in spiritual infancy, characterized by dullness of hearing and a reliance on milk rather than strong meat, which leaves believers vulnerable to deception. The preacher outlines the moral and spiritual implications of this lack of discernment in social, political, and financial spheres, emphasizing that true maturity involves distinguishing good from evil based on settled knowledge of Scripture. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a disciplined practice of reading, praying, and obeying the Bible to train one's senses and achieve the full age of Christian maturity.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Sermon Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at Princess Chapel Church in Ashland, Kentucky. The title of this message was 'Sovereign Election and the Effectual Call', the main text was taken from John 6:35-37, as well as various other Scripture texts.

This sermon explores Psalm 129 as a source of comfort for believers facing prolonged affliction and hostility. It highlights the central truth that God is righteous, meaning He is holy and faithful to His promises, which ensures that the wicked will not ultimately prevail against His people. The message contrasts the temporary flourishing of enemies with their inevitable failure to reap a harvest, using the imagery of grass on housetops that withers before it grows. By connecting the historical suffering of Israel to the ongoing struggles of the church, the sermon encourages believers to look back at God's past preservation and forward to His future judgment. This perspective offers profound peace, affirming that while the church may feel diminished, God's power remains unconsumed and His promises stand firm.

A wonderful, encouraging and thoughtful message on the importance of church membership! In addition to the two Scripture references mentioned below, also referenced was 1 Corinthians 12:12-25. Be blessed!