The Lord our God is good and does good, in all His works. 1. The LORD is infinitely good in His essence. 2. The LORD is perfectly good in His providence. 3. The LORD is abundantly good in His deliverance. 4. The LORD is wonderfully good in His people.

An exposition of Philippians 3:8 continuing a two-part series on the surpassing worth of the Christian's knowledge of Christ. Drawing on Paul's declaration that he counts all things as rubbish compared to knowing Christ Jesus his Lord, the sermon works through seven biblical reasons why this knowledge is of the highest order, completing the four reasons introduced in the morning sermon with three further grounds. Main points: - Christ is the one in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden - Christ is the object and ground of saving faith - Christ is the believer's sanctification and the pattern of holy living Scripture references: - Psalms 2:7-8; 16:11; 17:15; 110:1 - Proverbs 8:22-31 - Isaiah 11:1-5; 53:11 - Jeremiah 9:23-24; 31:31-34 - Daniel 12:3 - Matthew 11:27; 16:16-17; 17:1-8 - Luke 10:22 - John 1:1-4; 1:14; 3:36; 5:39-40; 6:68-69; 14:6; 17:3; 20:30-31 - Acts 4:12 - Romans 3:21-22; 8:29; 10:9-17 - 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 13:12; 15:49 - 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6; 5:21 - Galatians 2:20 - Ephesians 1:17; 3:8-9; 3:14-19; 4:13-15 - Philippians 3:8-10 - Colossians 1:15-17; 2:2-3; 2:9; 3:10 - 1 Timothy 2:5 - Hebrews 1:1-3; 11:6 - 1 Peter 1:8 - 2 Peter 1:2-3; 3:18 - 1 John 5:11-12; 5:20 - Revelation 5:9-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-the-importance-of-our-knowledge-of-christ-part-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of personal evangelism by examining the account of the Gerasene demoniac in Luke 8. It highlights how Jesus commanded the healed man to return home and share his testimony, establishing a model for believers to witness in their immediate contexts without delay or dilution. The message encourages Christians to overcome discouragement and complacency by recognizing that their daily environments are primary mission fields. Through biblical examples and practical application, it urges the congregation to intentionally share the gospel with family, friends, and neighbors. Ultimately, the preacher calls for a renewed zeal in sharing Christ's saving work, promising joy and divine reward for faithful witness.

This summer, we have been looking at discipleship. The attempt has been to challenge us to think about our discipleship. We have discussed what discipleship is, what it should look like in our lives, etc. Today, we are going to discuss what discipleship is not, or who is not a disciple.

Pray for Yourself as you serve God's Calling for You. Pray for the Power of Christ to Rule Over Your Flesh. Pray for the True Christ to be Made Known. Pray for the Finished Work of Christ to be Known, Believed, and Received. Pray for the Father to be Glorified through the Glory of the Son! Pray for God's People to Hear the Comforting Words of Jesus. Pray for Faithfulness in Moments of Weakness. Pray for Faithfulness in Keeping the Words of the Apostles. Pray for Your People. Pray for God's People to Deeply Know God's Love for Them. Pray for God's People to be One. Pray for Perseverance. Pray for the Scriptures to be Fulfilled. Pray for Christ's Joy to Be Fulfilled in Our Lives. Pray for God's Word to be our Constant Strength. Pray for God's People to be Kept from Evil. Pray for Christlikeness. Pray for Sanctification in the Truth. Pray for Unity. Pray for God's Glory to be Magnified.

Explore God's Work In Our Labor in this profound 2 Timothy 2 sermon. Discover how trusting God's work in ministry fuels our lasting faithfulness. The hard work of ministry is preeminently the careful communication of Scripture. In this verse by verse exposition of 2 Timothy 2, Pastor Richard Caldwell examines Paul's exhortation regarding the duties and limitations of a biblical teacher. We are reminded that while believers are called to diligence in spiritual stewardship, the ultimate results rest entirely on the grace of God. To grow in wisdom and insight, Christians must engage in the underestimated practice of biblical meditation. Dwelling deeply upon the truth of God's Word transforms our worldview and grounds our efforts in divine love. Ultimately, a faithful steward carries out their calling with the confident hope that God is actively working through His Word. As true servants do God's true work, we can rest knowing that God is sovereignly causing the growth. Key Biblical Takeaways: - The Preeminence of the Word: The primary task of any spiritual leader is to carefully and prayerfully communicate the authoritative truth of Scripture. - The Necessity of Divine Grace: While Christians must labor diligently in their callings, true spiritual growth and understanding are exclusively the work of God. - The Power of Biblical Meditation: Continually reflecting on biblical truth is a vital practice for gaining spiritual wisdom and maintaining a God honoring worldview. - The Assurance of Sovereign Love: Faithful ministry is anchored in the confidence that God lovingly works through His Word to build up the church.

The sermon explores the military nature of the tribe of Benjamin, using their history and the Apostle Paul's fierce zeal as a model for Christian spiritual warfare. It emphasizes that believers are engaged in a daily battle against spiritual forces and must actively share the gospel to rescue others from judgment. The central message asserts that salvation is secured solely through faith in Jesus Christ, not by personal merit or religious ritual. While eternal life is a guaranteed promise for those who trust in Him, Christians are called to live with urgency and accountability, knowing their works will be judged at the bema seat. Ultimately, the preacher urges listeners to fix their hope on the blessed promise of being gathered to God's people in heaven.

The sermon explores the profound theological concept of reconciliation between sinful humanity and a holy God, using Chief Joseph's surrender as a historical parallel. It emphasizes that humans are naturally alienated and hostile toward God due to sin, making self-redemption impossible. Peace is established solely through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, where His blood paid the debt for sin and satisfied divine justice. Believers are called to cease their spiritual warfare by surrendering to Christ's authority and resting in the completed nature of His sacrifice. This reconciliation transforms believers from enemies into holy, unblameable recipients of God's grace and mercy.

Today Pastor Wright works through what is Trinitarian Baptism.