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This sermon examines the revelation of God's wrath against human ungodliness as presented in Romans 1, emphasizing that this divine response is a settled, holy opposition to evil rather than an emotional outburst. The exposition identifies the root of sin as the suppression of truth, the failure to glorify God, and the preference for idols, which leads to a downward spiral of degeneration. It details the consequences of this rebellion, described as God giving humanity over to sexual depravity, debased minds, and a catalog of destructive vices. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, urging listeners to acknowledge their inherent need for salvation and to resist the pervasive nature of idolatry. Ultimately, the passage serves as a dark backdrop that highlights the necessity and brilliance of the gospel, inviting believers to receive God's righteousness through faith in Christ.

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So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. [23] For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: 'To the unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. [24] The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, [25] nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. [26] And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, [27] that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, [28] for "'In him we live and move and have our being'; as even some of your own poets have said, "'For we are indeed his offspring.' [29] Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. [30] The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, [31] because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead." [32] Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, "We will hear you again about this." [33] So Paul went out from their midst. [34] But some men joined him and bel Published Jun 7, 2026, 04:34 pm

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Conference Theme: "Communion With God" Location: Elizabethtown, PA ** PLEASE NOTE: The audio is complete, unfortunately some of the video was removed due to a technical difficulty during the recording of the video. The sermon centers on Luke 12:32—'Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom'—presenting a transformative call to redirect fear from the anxieties of ministry and life toward a reverent, filial fear of God. Rooted in the pastoral reality of spiritual warfare, opposition, and personal weariness, the message reorients the believer's focus from horizontal fears to the vertical confidence found in God's sovereign love and promise of the kingdom. Through a deep exploration of the fear of God as both awe and filial trust, the sermon underscores that true courage arises not from self-reliance but from communion with the Father who delights in giving His kingdom to His children. It calls pastors and believers to internalize this truth as a lifeline, to live with hope in the unseen kingdom, and to embody the joy and boldness of being part of a marginalized yet beloved flock. Ultimately, the passage is presented not as a mere comfort, but as a divine summons to faith, worship, and mission grounded in the unshakable promise of God's grace.

The Scriptures: Leviticus 16. . . [20] "And when he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place and the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall present the live goat. [21] And Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over it all the iniquities of the people of Israel, and all their transgressions, all their sins. And he shall put them on the head of the goat and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is in readiness. [22] The goat shall bear all their iniquities on itself to a remote area, and he shall let the goat go free in the wilderness. [29] "And it shall be a statute to you forever that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall a ict yourselves and shall do no work, either the native or the stranger who sojourns among you. [30] For on this day shall atonement be made for you to cleanse you. You shall be clean before the LORD from all your sins. [31] It is a Sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall a afflict yourselves; it is a statute forever. [32] And the priest who is anointed and consecrated as priest in his father's place shall make atonement, wearing the holy linen garments. [33] He shall make atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make atonement for the tent of meeting and for the altar, and he shall make atonement for the priests and for all the people of the assembly. [34] And this shall be a statute forever for you, that atonement may be made for the people of Israel once in the year because of all their sins." And Aaron did as the LORD commanded Moses." (ESV) Pub May 17, 2026, 02:06 pm

BEHOLD THE CROSS SERIES, #6 Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor The sermon centers on Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2, which powerfully unites the outpouring of the Holy Spirit with the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, particularly Joel and the Psalms, to reveal Jesus as the crucified and resurrected Messiah. By grounding his message in Scripture, Peter demonstrates that the miraculous events of Pentecost are not mere spectacle but divine confirmation of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the cross and resurrection. He boldly confronts the crowd with their role in rejecting and crucifying Jesus, not as a personal accusation, but as a revelation of humanity's collective sin in rejecting God's appointed Savior, while affirming that God sovereignly orchestrated these events according to His eternal plan. The response he calls for—repentance, faith, and baptism—reflects the urgent invitation to embrace salvation through Christ, which is available to all who call on His name. Ultimately, the sermon presents the cross not as a moment of defeat, but as the decisive victory of God's grace, where human sin and divine sovereignty converge to offer forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and new life to all who believe. Published: May 6, 2026, 07:00 am

The sermon centers on Galatians 6:14, where Paul declares his boast solely in the cross of Christ, not in personal achievements, religious credentials, or suffering, but in the transformative power of Christ's atonement. This cross-driven humility is not self-abasement, but a spiritual reality in which the believer is crucified to the world and the world to them, resulting in freedom from sin's power and a new identity in Christ. The cross, as both the foundation of salvation and the source of sanctification, shapes the believer's thinking, guides their service, and fosters assurance, all while leading to profound joy. True humility, rooted in the gospel, arises not from fear or guilt, but from the deep awareness of God's love demonstrated at the cross, producing a joyful, self-forgetful devotion to Christ that defines the Christian life. BEHOLD THE CROSS SERIES - Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor Pub Apr 26, 2026, 05:43 pm

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The sermon centers on the profound, self-sacrificial love of God revealed most fully in the death and resurrection of Christ, which serves as the foundation of Christian faith and transformation. It emphasizes that God's agape love—unconditional, costly, and given before we deserved it—is most powerfully displayed in Christ's substitutionary atonement, where He died in our place, not as a moral example but as a propitiation for sin. This love, received by grace through faith in Christ, is not merely an intellectual concept but a life-transforming reality that compels believers to live not for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again. The sermon calls Christians to recognize this love as both a present reality and a lasting power, urging them to let it constrain their words and actions, reflecting God's character in a world that often misunderstands true love. Ultimately, the resurrection confirms the victory of this love, assuring believers of its permanence and unbreakable nature, even in suffering or loss. Pub Resurrection Sunday 2026 BEHOLD THE CROSS SERIES - Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor