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This sermon addresses the spiritual bondage caused by human insecurity, using the examples of Moses and Gideon to illustrate how doubt and the fear of rejection hinder God's work. The message defines insecurity as a people-focused mindset that leads to instability, a constant need for approval, and a desire for control over others. It argues that believers must shift their primary concern from public opinion to divine acceptance, emphasizing that God's approval is the only assurance needed for a secure Christian life. The speaker encourages the congregation to rely on God's wisdom and love rather than seeking validation from social media or human relationships, ultimately calling for a life motivated by accountability to Christ alone.

This sermon explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians for believers to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God. It emphasizes that this knowledge is not merely abstract but involves an intimate, experiential relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights three key aspects of this divine knowledge: the sure hope of God's calling, the riches of His inheritance in the saints, and the exceeding greatness of His power available to believers. By connecting these themes to Christ's resurrection, ascension, and headship over the church, the message encourages a deep hunger for spiritual understanding and reliance on God's dynamic power for the Christian life.

This sermon examines the root causes of conflict within the church, identifying selfish desires and worldliness as the primary drivers of quarrels and fights. It contrasts the wisdom of the world, which is characterized by enmity toward God, with the divine call to humility and the pursuit of God's glory. The message emphasizes that believers often fail to receive what they need because they ask wrongly, seeking to satisfy personal passions rather than aligning with God's will. Despite this spiritual adultery, the sermon highlights God's jealous love and His inexhaustible grace, which is sufficient to overcome sin and restore the believer. The passage concludes with a call to humble oneself before the Lord, trusting that God opposes the proud but exalts the humble through the work of Christ.

This sermon examines Paul's argument in 1 Corinthians that God chooses the foolish and weak things of the world to shame the wise and strong, ensuring that no human can boast in their own abilities. The central message emphasizes that salvation is entirely of grace, revealed to those who recognize their spiritual poverty and inability to save themselves. By contrasting the self-sufficiency of the world with the brokenness required for true faith, the exposition highlights that Christ becomes the believer's wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. The tone is both convicting and comforting, urging listeners to abandon pride in their own status or intellect and instead find their identity and glory solely in the Lord. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that God delights in using humble, broken sinners to display the magnitude of His grace and power.

Prayer is most natural and simple of privileges. Prayer strengthens against flesh. Prayer will keep your heart tender.

I. The Context of Moderation II. The Explanation of Moderation III. The Practical Aim of Moderation

Jesus gives His 5th and final discourse in Matthew's Gospel, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, as He predicted the coming destruction of Jerusalem, as well as answer His disciples' questions regarding the timing of judgment and His return.