Constantine. Was he a true Christian or a politically savvy Emperor who saw a way to power over an Empire that was now saturated with the Christian message?

It's a testament to the folly of our culture that the part of this story that tends to grip us the most is the fate of the porkers. Oh, the poor pigs! What does that tell us? Simply that we are so naive. We have no idea how good we have it. We have no idea what demon possession is really like. We watch it in horror movies for entertainment, if we even engage with it at all. Brothers and sisters, to the degree that you minimize the power of the demonic, to the same degree you minimize the power of Jesus, who commands the unclean spirits with a word, and they come out. If there is one thing I want you to take away this morning, it is simply this: this stuff is real! Legions of demons are real. The utter degradation and destruction of the human person is their specialty, for, of course, they are already working the utter degradation and destruction of their angelic personhood. Their malice seeks fresh victims, and finds them in the sons of men for whom God cares. Oh, yes, this stuff is real. Please don't be naive. Instead, marvel at the power and glory of Christ, who risks His life traveling across the sea to save a single demon-possessed man from a legion so horrifying that our minds will hardly even engage with their reality.

The sermon explores the sovereignty of God through Solomon's reflections in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, emphasizing that every aspect of human existence operates under a divine calendar. It connects the biblical text to the process of salvation, illustrating how God orchestrates both judgment and healing in the believer's life. The preacher uses the cultural impact of Pete Seeger's song to demonstrate how God utilizes unexpected means to spread His word beyond human control. Key theological themes include the futility of human labor apart from God and the assurance that all things are made beautiful in His appointed time. The message concludes by affirming that believers should rejoice in their labor as a gift from God, trusting in His ultimate purpose.

In "The Spirit of Adoption," Pastor Robert McNutt continues his expository series through Romans 8, taking up verses 15 and 16 as yet another test by which believers may assure themselves that they are indeed children of God. He first clears away a common misreading of verse 14: being "led by the Spirit" is not chiefly about receiving direct guidance for every decision, though he grants from Acts 13, 15, and 16 that the Spirit does genuinely guide and restrain His servants. The governing subject of the passage is sanctification, putting to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit. Turning to verse 15, McNutt argues that "spirit" must mean the Holy Spirit in both halves of the contrast, not a mere disposition or feeling. The parallel of "received," the force of the word "again," and the consistent usage throughout Romans 8 all point the same direction. This means the Spirit Himself first produced the spirit of slavery and fear, wielding the law to convict of sin, since the unconverted man is not naturally troubled but secure and self-satisfied, as Saul of Tarsus was in Philippians 3. The Spirit's conviction brings a sense of condemnation, of inward depravity, and of utter inability to save oneself, driving the sinner to cry, "What must I do to be saved?" as the Philippian jailer and the crowd at Pentecost did. Only then comes the great exchange: Paul counting his religious resume as rubbish to gain Christ and His imputed righteousness. That prior bondage always precedes adoption, and remembering it is solid ground for assurance when doubts and difficult seasons come.

The sermon challenges the popular focus on the 'Prayer of Jabez' as a magical formula for success, arguing instead that the man's character and relationship with God were the true source of his honor. By examining 1 Chronicles 4, the text highlights how Jabez, born into sorrow and lacking a notable pedigree, became weighty in standing because he called upon the God of Israel with genuine dependence. The preacher breaks down Jabez's request for provision, progression, presence, and prevention to show that these desires stem from a heart aligned with God rather than mere words. Emphasizing that God hears the righteous, the message warns against relying on recited prayers while neglecting the state of one's heart. Ultimately, it calls believers to prioritize their relationship with God over ritualistic prayer, ensuring their lives contradict their pasts through sincere faith.

In this sermon from John 4:31-42, Pastor Rockhill draws the church back to Jesus' conversation at Jacob's well, where a simple request that Jesus eat becomes an opportunity to teach the disciples about the heart of evangelism. His central burden is that doing the will of God is the true food that sustains the believer, just as it sustained Christ, who came to finish the work the Father sent Him to accomplish. Pastor Rockhill shows that God's revealed will in Scripture is our daily spiritual nourishment, guiding how we live even while the secret things remain in God's hands. From this flows the great work of the church: the Great Commission. He explains that the harvest is not four months away but ready now, already prepared by the Spirit, as the crowd of Samaritans streaming from the city vividly illustrates. He presses the doctrine of God's sovereignty in salvation. Believers cannot compel anyone to believe; they are called simply to be faithful, whether sowing or reaping, trusting that God's Word never returns void but accomplishes His purpose, whether unto salvation or judgment. There is no room for jealousy among laborers, only shared joy and eternal reward. The message, modeled by the Samaritan woman, is a humble testimony of what Christ has done. Pastor Rockhill urges every believer to lift up their eyes and see the fields—neighbors, coworkers, family, and children—ripe for harvest, and to go faithfully for God's glory alone.

The sermon emphasizes that true Christian living requires walking by faith rather than relying on human reason or sensory validation. Using the biblical account of the twelve spies in Deuteronomy 1, the speaker illustrates how the Israelites failed to enter the Promised Land because they sought to confirm God's promises with their eyes instead of trusting His word. Faith is presented as a perfect gift from God that must be tested not to improve it, but to reveal its power and deepen the believer's reliance on divine providence. The message challenges listeners to reject the temptation to validate God's plans through logic or fear, urging them to embrace the trials of life as opportunities to grow in trust. Ultimately, the preacher encourages the congregation to persist in faith, assuring them that all things work for good and that a life lived by faith is the most rewarding existence possible.

The sermon uses the story of young Samuel to ask of us if we truly listen attentively to God's Word. Ultimately, it calls listeners to respond to God's call with the same willingness as Samuel, declaring 'here am I' and committing to His service.

If you have God's Word… turn with me to Genesis 2. And this morning… I wanna continue… with the topic we talked about last week: "What a Marriage Is Supposed to Be." And this morning we're gonna continue our discussion. And the next thing we're gonna talk about is this: A marriage is a partnership to be enjoyed.