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God and God alone is to be praised. Salvation is found only in God. In this sermon on Psalm 107:10–16 titled "Prisoners of Sin," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the God who delivers every type of person, a God worthy of all the praise of humanity. This psalm is a great picture of both sin and salvation. Sin can take many forms, but is still sin. This is the common root to all the varied problems and ills of humanity. Learn that while there are many symptoms, there is just one essential disease. Be warned of the devil's subtlety in working, along with the ignorance and arrogance of sin. A common idea is that religion is what makes people slaves, and to become a humanist is to liberate yourself, but this is far from the truth. Sin is what binds. This picture of a prison is a message of sin and its consequences. Sin is rebellion against God and against God's words—sinners are the rebels. "The life of sin is a hard life." Complications arise in the life of sin, not a freedom unto sin. First, one chooses sin, then in their persistence, they become victim to it. Be delivered from this power of sin today.

This sermon examines Jesus' final words on the cross, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit," as the ultimate example of suffering and dying well. The central message argues that while suffering is difficult, Christians can navigate it with peace and trust because Jesus perfectly obeyed the Father even in agony, fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 31. The analysis highlights that Jesus' death was an act of sovereign control and sacrificial love, demonstrating that salvation rests on His perfect life and death rather than human performance. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging believers to follow Christ's example by entrusting their lives to God during times of pain, mockery, or terminal illness. By quoting the words of John Hus, the sermon concludes with a call to pray with confidence, knowing that the Father's hands are always open to receive those who trust in Christ.

In this sermon Pastor McKinnon continues his examination of the encounter between Jesus and the nobleman in John 4, focusing on the theological implications of the man's request for a miracle. He argues that the nobleman's initial approach revealed a defective faith that viewed Christ merely as a miracle worker rather than the Lord of glory, coupled with an inflated sense of self-importance. Pastor McKinnon further argues that Jesus's rebuke and the subsequent crisis of his son's illness served as 'tough love,' using hard providence to humble the man and drive him to true repentance. This narrative illustrates how God uses trials and difficulties not as acts of cruelty, but as means to wean believers from worldly reliance and conform them to the image of Christ.

"All the redeemed of the Lord will join in one great anthem." In this sermon on Psalm 107:1–3 titled "Religion that is True," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses this unity despite four different types of experiences people one can encounter. Those wandering in the wilderness in need of habitation, those bound in affliction needing relief, those suffering in ill health and starvation, or those on the sea in great waters and terrible storms—all can experience deliverance. The first characteristic of a true Christian is their gratitude to God. A non-believer may have no thought or care for God, but the Christian will be concerned about God. Christianity is holistic in its combination of the will, intellect, and emotion. It is impossible to be a Christian without emotions involved; Christianity without emotion is just moralism. Great danger comes in the self-righteous person: "The self-righteous is infinitely a greater sinner than the drunkard or prostitute." A Christian is desperate about themselves and their sin that they don't know what to do but can come to God.

Healthy foods scarcely benefit a person who's already ingested poison. So the Christian who attends a weekly Bible study, hears a sermon every week, and enjoys biblically-sound podcasts hinders spiritual growth if the heart is already poisoned. Poisoned? With what? "Therefore, laying aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander..." 1 Peter 2:1 (LSB). All these toxins can show up in relationships with other believers and—if left unchecked—stunt our spiritual growth. Yes, the word of God is powerful to change us, yet our nourishment is impeded by savored sins. That's why Peter links putting away sinful attitudes with an eager appetite for Scripture. A growing hunger for God's Word belongs alongside a growing love for His people. "... like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation...," 1 Peter 2:2. This Lord's Day, we'll turn to 1 Peter 2 and its commands—as well as God's provision—for growing toward spiritual maturity. Join us as we consider, "Homeward Bound: What Do You Crave?" Prepare for Sunday: Read and meditate on 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. How do attitudes such as ill-will, envy, and insincerity affect your appetite for truth? In what ways do Christians settle for impure spiritual nourishment—teaching or counsel that sounds biblical but distorts God's Word? How, specifically, can you become better prepared to take in, and benefit from, the Word of God?

The sermon examines the spiritual danger of forgetting God's past faithfulness, drawing a parallel between the apostasy of ancient Israel and the modern tendency to attribute blessings to self-effort or secular ideologies. By contrasting the revolutionary ideology of Karl Marx with the evangelistic approach of D.L. Moody, the message argues that societal ills are best addressed through individual salvation and the power of the Gospel rather than political upheaval. The central theological theme, rooted in Jeremiah 2, highlights God's active remembrance of His covenant people's early devotion, contrasting this with humanity's failure to recall His deliverance from Egypt. The preacher emphasizes that while God remains attentive to His promises, His people often forsake the fountain of living waters for broken cisterns of vanity. The sermon concludes with a pastoral invitation to repent and return to God, asserting that national and personal restoration begins with individual faithfulness and reliance on divine grace.

Introduction to the Preface A Modernized Version of John Owen's work, The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded. In this opening preface, Dr. John Owen offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the origins of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded. Written during a season of severe illness when he believed his public ministry had come to an end, these chapters began as private meditations to comfort his own soul. Upon his unexpected recovery, Owen felt compelled to share these truths—first to a small congregation, and ultimately to the wider church. Recognizing how subtly the cares, anxieties, and allurements of the world invade the believer's mind, Owen presents this treatise not as a dry academic study, but as an urgent pastoral remedy designed to awaken Christians to the daily practice of heavenly-mindedness, which alone brings true spiritual life and peace.

The Giants and How To Fight Them

The Five "Giants" Newton categorizes the major forces of sin and spiritual danger into five specific giants that every person must fight: Giant Heathenism: Spiritual darkness, ignorance of God, and the global need for gospel truth and missionary work. Giant Selfishness: The natural inclination toward self-centeredness, greed, and failing to love and serve others. Giant Ill-Temper: Uncontrolled anger, impatience, bad temper, and bad behavior in personal and family relationships. Giant Covetousness: The insatiable desire for things that belong to others, material greed, and discontentment. Giant Intemperance: Addiction, lack of self-control, and the ruinous consequences of strong drink and indulgence.

This testimony recounts the life journey of a man who found faith in the British Army and later served as a Scripture Reader, navigating periods of spiritual struggle and physical illness. The narrative centres on his experience with heart failure and the subsequent heart transplant, which he interprets through the lens of John 11:4, viewing his survival as a means to glorify God. The speaker emphasises the sustaining power of Scripture, particularly the Psalms, during times of intense medical crisis and personal loss. By sharing his story of being 'saved twice'—spiritually and physically—he illustrates how God's presence remains constant amidst suffering. The sermon concludes with an encouragement for believers to trust in God's higher ways and to use their own experiences of healing and endurance to share the gospel with others.

Whatever burdens you face in life—whether illness, loss, uncertainty, or fear—you have a God who is powerful enough to carry you through them. Unlike the false gods of this world that demand your devotion but cannot save, the true God promises to sustain you from the beginning of your life to its very end. Through Jesus Christ, He has accomplished your greatest rescue, delivering you from sin and death and securing your eternal hope. You can face life's challenges with confidence, knowing that you belong, body and soul, in life and in death, to your faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores the theological concept of believers as 'earthen vessels' carrying the treasure of the gospel, emphasizing that the power to endure suffering and fulfill ministry comes from God rather than human ability. The speaker addresses the current physical and emotional struggles within the congregation, urging them to abandon self-reliance and instead depend on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance. By examining Paul's testimony of being 'troubled on every side, yet not distressed,' the message highlights that while the outward man may perish, the inward life is sustained by faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, aiming to comfort those facing illness or uncertainty by reminding them that their frailty is the very context in which God's glory is most clearly displayed. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift from anxiety and self-effort to a deep, trusting reliance on the Lord who raises the dead.

Jesus wants you to love and serve your wife today, and it's easy to get into a holding pattern THINKING you're doing that. But when the chips come down, how well are you REALLY doing? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig talk about the upward call of loving your wife better every day, and especially supporting her through her own struggles. They discuss… - How to stop being oblivious to your wife's struggles – including the one question to ask that will open your eyes to what the real problems are in your marriage - How to love her through trials like serious illness, with the remarkable example of how President William McKinley always ensured his bedridden wife was number one - A controversial litmus test for knowing when your relationship is faltering without you realizing - Some easy tactics for cultivating a stronger sensitivity to how precious your wife really is - What to do when your wife is not responding well to your efforts at loving her better Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #ChristianFatherhood #Generations #KevinSwanson #ChristianMarriage #LovingYourWife

This sermon explores the narrative of Lazarus's illness in John 11, emphasizing the intimate relationship between Jesus and the family of Bethany. It highlights how Jesus delays his arrival not out of indifference, but to reveal a greater purpose for God's glory and the strengthening of faith. The discussion addresses the human struggle with suffering and unanswered prayers, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereign timing and ultimate goodness. By examining Jesus's cryptic response about walking in the light, the teaching underscores the urgency of living in alignment with God's will while He is present. The overall tone is pastoral and reflective, inviting the audience to move beyond a superficial reading of the text to a deeper awe of Christ's love and power.