Reading of God's Word: Isaiah 30:15-26 Sermon: Waiting Sermon Text: Isaiah 30: 18 I. A Waiting God II. A Waiting People

The question has existed for many years, but in recent years it has become a source of great division and animosity. Who can be saved? This question has driven a great wedge in our Christian society, but it is a question that we must be settled in if we are to ever be about the Father's business. We must have an answer, because there are many people who are in need of salvation, there may be some here today. We must know the answer! Who then can be saved? What is the reach of the cross? Who is included? We must have an answer!

This sermon examines the warning in 1 Timothy 4:1 regarding the departure from the faith in the latter times, identifying this apostasy as a specific and already clearly identified threat, an internal threat within the church rather than an unknown or knowable future event. The message argues that this danger manifests through unfaithfulness, characterized by seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, and is seen especially by the rise of the Roman Catholic Church and its departure from the gospel of grace. It further explains that such systems, like that of the Roman Church, become undone by hypocrisy and a seared conscience, leading to unlawful oppression through man-made rules that bind the conscience, such as the examples of forbidding marriage or abstaining from foods. The preacher urges believers to reject these legalistic structures while embracing the positive truth that all creation is good when received with thanksgiving and sanctified by the Word of God. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a balanced response that discerns error through Scripture while maintaining gratitude for God's gifts and avoiding self-righteousness.

Psalm 19:9–14 brings the psalm to its close as the psalmist moves from the character of God's law to personal petition, acknowledging both the perfection of divine revelation and the depths of human sinfulness. This sermon examines the psalmist's response to that revelation — his recognition of sin's subtlety, his plea for preservation from presumptuous transgression, and his final consecration of speech and meditation to the Lord. Main points: - the character and value of God's revealed law (vv. 9–11) - the confession of secret and hidden faults (v. 12) - the petition for preservation from presumptuous sins (v. 13) - the consecration of word and heart to God as strength and Redeemer (v. 14) Scripture references: - Psalms 19:1-14; 119 - Romans 7:7-25 - James 3:1-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-19-the-psalmists-contemplation-on-the-revelation-3 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

This sermon explores the theme of divine comfort found in Isaiah 40, addressing the universal human desires for rest, forgiveness, and security amidst suffering. The exposition highlights how God's words of consolation address specific human struggles, including a troubled conscience, isolation, mortality, and vulnerability, by promising the end of spiritual warfare, His visible presence, and the assurance of His sovereignty over life and death. The central theological argument posits that the ultimate source of this comfort is the Word of God, which stands forever and is most fully revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. By connecting the prophetic promises of Isaiah to the incarnation, atonement, and resurrection of Christ, the message presents Jesus as the tender yet almighty Shepherd who defeats sin and death. The sermon concludes with a pastoral call for believers to rest in this unchanging truth and to proclaim these good tidings to a weary world.

This sermon explores the primary function of God's law in the Christian life, which is to reveal the true nature and extent of sin. Drawing from Romans 7 and the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the message argues that without the law, individuals remain unaware of their spiritual bankruptcy and inability to meet God's perfect standards. The preacher illustrates this through a personal testimony of being confronted with the reality of sin, which led to a genuine recognition of the need for a Savior. The law is presented not as a means of salvation, but as a necessary diagnostic tool that exposes human misery, condemnation, and alienation from God. Ultimately, this conviction drives the listener away from self-righteousness and toward the gospel, where Jesus Christ is presented as the sole remedy who fulfills the law's demands and offers grace to those who trust in Him.

The sermon centers on 1 Corinthians 3:11, establishing Jesus Christ as the sole and unshakeable foundation for the believer's life. It distinguishes between the judgment of sin, which is fully paid for on the cross, and the judgment seat of Christ, which evaluates the quality of a believer's works. The message emphasizes that salvation is a free gift received by faith alone, not achieved through religious works or human effort. Drawing from the Exodus narrative, the preacher illustrates how God's calling, promises, and principles are rooted in Christ, urging believers to rely on the eternal Word of God alongside the Holy Spirit for guidance. The sermon concludes with a call to separate from worldly idols and pursue holiness, motivated by the sure promises of God found in Scripture.