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This sermon addresses the critical need for biblical discipleship by examining the doctrine of total depravity as presented in Ephesians 2:1-3. The message argues that unregenerate humanity is spiritually dead, characterized by disobedience in affections, allegiance, and association, and dominated by the lust of the flesh. It emphasizes that apart from the grace of God, individuals are naturally children of wrath and incapable of seeking God on their own. The preacher contrasts this hopeless state with the transformative power of salvation, urging listeners to recognize their spiritual condition and rely solely on the redemptive work of Jesus Christ for reconciliation with God.

Today's Sunday School examines the theological reality that corrupted nature remains in believers even after regeneration, as outlined in the 1689 Confession. It explores the ongoing internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, citing Romans 7 to illustrate that while believers are positionally justified and pardoned, they still struggle with actual transgression and the first motions of sin. Pastor Jason distinguishes between the guilt of sin, which is fully covered by Christ, and the presence of sin, which requires continual mortification and vigilance. By referencing James 1 and Galatians 5, the message emphasizes that even internal lusts and thoughts are considered sin, urging believers to reject these first motions quickly rather than cherishing them. The teaching ends with comfort in the assurance of no condemnation while challenging the listener to maintain a holy life through constant reliance on God's grace.

The sermon examines the theological reality of spiritual death and total depravity, asserting that unsaved humanity is under the control of Satan and incapable of seeking God without divine intervention. It contrasts this state with the supernatural act of regeneration, where God quickens the dead and raises them to sit in heavenly places with Christ, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a gift of grace rather than a human achievement. The exposition challenges common views of evangelism and free will, arguing that true conversion is initiated by God's sovereign love and mercy, not by human decision or works. Furthermore, it addresses the nature of faith and good works, presenting them as the result of God's workmanship rather than the basis for salvation. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to recognize their dependence on God's unmerited favor and to live holy lives in response to this grace.

This sermon uses the story of Samson in Judges 16 to illustrate how sinful pleasure creates a spiritual sinkhole that destroys a believer's life. The central message argues that sin begins with uncontrolled desire, which Satan hijacks to lead individuals away from God's will. The preacher outlines a process of indulgence and progression, showing how small compromises escalate into total defeat, as seen in Samson's loss of strength and freedom. The tone is convicting and pastoral, urging the audience, particularly young people, to examine their own desires and hidden struggles. It concludes with a call to immediate repentance, decisive action, and seeking accountability to escape the trap of sin.

This piece explores the theological necessity of maintaining a tender conscience that remains sensitive to the convicting power of God's law. It argues that the law serves to expose sin and humble the soul, warning that ignoring this conviction leads to spiritual hardness and apostasy. The text emphasizes that true mortification of sin requires believers to allow the law to reveal their guilt rather than seeking relief from it. By bringing one's lust before the gospel, the believer is confronted with the magnitude of the grace they have despised, leading to deep self-examination and repentance. The overall tone is convicting and instructional, urging a vigilant engagement with one's spiritual condition to ensure genuine faithfulness to Christ.

We can profess our love for God but be running after the world. Our lips may say one thing while our hearts say another. This is a dangerous place to be and can be a hinderance in our spiritual lives. Hear Pastor Brian explain.

This sermon examines the distinction between vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor within the church, using the metaphor of a large house to illustrate the difference between those who glorify God and those who do not. The central message emphasizes that being a vessel of honor is not about perfection but about a deliberate process of cleansing oneself from sinful behaviors and false teachings to become useful to the Master. Believers are exhorted to flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, while maintaining a gentle and patient attitude toward those in opposition. The text highlights that true transformation comes through God's grace, granting repentance and leading individuals to sobriety in the truth. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life characterized by humility, diligent study of Scripture, and a readiness to serve God's purposes despite personal imperfections.

2 Peter 3:3 "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts," King James Version

Romans 1:27 "And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet." King James Version (

To lay aside is not gently remove them, fold them up and put them in the draw, but to cast away, take them off as disgusting filth for they are the works of the flesh that we are so aptly warned of in the Holy Scripture. Those weights may consist of pride, worldly entanglements, or various forms of lust. Worldly philosophies and hypocrisy; the putting off of the old man.

This sermon examines James 4:1-3 to identify the root cause of conflict among believers as selfish desires and the influence of earthly wisdom. The message explains how unsurrendered desires for pleasure produce strife, envy, covetousness, and self-reliance, contrasting these destructive attitudes with the peaceable and gentle wisdom that comes from above. Through the illustration of the cuckoo bird, the sermon demonstrates how selfish ambitions can consume our attention, harm others, and leave us continually unsatisfied. The text also challenges believers to examine their prayer lives, recognizing that both neglecting prayer and praying with selfish motives reveal a failure to depend upon God. Key themes include walking in the Spirit rather than the flesh, replacing worldly ambitions with godly desires, and approaching God in earnest prayer according to His will. The message concludes by encouraging believers to examine their hearts, turn from sinful desires, and pray boldly with confidence in God's goodness and faithfulness.

Gospel Sermon

This teaching explores the concept of believers as vessels within the body of Christ, emphasizing that true sanctification is not achieved through human effort or performance but through the work of the Holy Spirit. The sermon explains that cleansing oneself from dishonor involves a spiritual transformation where the believer's gaze is fixed on Christ, resulting in a changed nature that desires righteousness over fleshly lusts. It highlights the necessity of dependence on divine grace, noting that the Spirit enables believers to flee from youthful desires and pursue intimacy with God. The discussion underscores that this process is gradual and relational, driven by the Spirit's work to conform the believer to the image of Christ for His good pleasure.