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Wisdom is calling, but are we listening? In Proverbs 8:1–11, Solomon presents wisdom as a voice that actively seeks our attention, offering God's perspective for the decisions we face every day. Wisdom is not reserved for the educated, the spiritually mature, or a select few. It calls to everyone, offering guidance in our relationships, finances, families, and daily lives. Yet wisdom is often ignored, not because it is unavailable, but because we fail to listen, diligently seek it, and value God's instruction above our own desires.

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on marriage in Matthew 19, framing the institution as a divine covenant designed for unity and shared purpose. The central message emphasizes that while sin and selfishness often divide couples, the gospel provides the ultimate healing and restoration for marriages. By contrasting the Pharisees' legalistic approach with Jesus' return to creation, the text highlights the spiritual and physical union of spouses as a reflection of God's character. The preacher encourages believers to trust God's design, viewing their spouse as a gift for sanctification rather than a source of personal fulfillment. Ultimately, the sermon points to the broader biblical narrative where the church, as the bride of Christ, finds its true hope and identity in Jesus, offering a model of faithful love to the world.

Watch The Rot of Resignation & The Renewal of Faith Pt. 1, a Haggai 1 sermon on overcoming spiritual apathy and prioritizing God's glory. In 520 BC, the Israelites who returned from exile faced a severe spiritual crisis. After experiencing opposition, they stopped rebuilding the temple and resigned themselves to prioritizing their own comfort. Pastor Richard Caldwell opens the book of Haggai to address this dangerous complacency and the ruin that follows when we value our own houses above the house of the Lord. Through expository preaching of Haggai 1, we see how easily believers can rationalize neglecting biblical priorities. The people convinced themselves that the time to serve God had not yet come, all while focusing entirely on their own earthly comfort. God sends His prophet to expose their faulty logic, confront their selfish ambition, and call them to immediate spiritual renewal. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts and evaluate what we truly value. True revival begins when we recover our sense of the greatness of God and submit to His supreme authority. We must repent of any spiritual laziness and return to sacrificial obedience, trusting that the Lord is omnipotent over all our circumstances. Key Biblical Takeaways: - God is sovereign and omniscient, knowing the hidden motives of our hearts and rejecting the human logic we use to justify disobedience. - Spiritual ruin occurs when believers become comfortable prioritizing their own personal pursuits over the clear commands of God. - The Lord is immanent and directly addresses our specific circumstances to call us away from worldly apathy and back into faithful service.

Love of self makes life difficult for everyone.

1:02 Does God answer prayers of unbelievers? 7:30 Was it a sin for Hezekiah to build the tunnel to bring water to Jerusalem? 13:15 Can people in heaven see us down here on earth? 18:08 If someone says they are a Christian but you see selfish ambition in them according to Galatians 5 will they inherit the Kingdom of God? 23:58 Does Covenant Theology and Dispensational Theology have clashing theologies? 40:12 Where do you think we are in the eschatological timeline? 46:53 Is it useful to have my unbelieving kids pray out loud with us? 49:36 Could some mental health problems be attributed to a separation from God? 55:53 Is anger a sign that I'm not saved?

This sermon explores the central exhortation of Philippians 2:5, urging believers to adopt the mind of Christ as the foundation for church unity and personal sanctification. The speaker emphasizes that true unity among believers is rooted in a shared understanding of biblical truth and a collective commitment to the gospel, rather than mere emotional affinity. By examining the incarnation and crucifixion, the message highlights the astonishing humility of Jesus, who voluntarily set aside His divine privileges to serve as a servant and die for humanity. This Christ-like mindset is presented as the antidote to pride and selfish ambition, calling Christians to esteem others above themselves and to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. The sermon concludes by affirming that this humble obedience leads to exaltation and victory, encouraging the congregation to maintain this posture in their daily lives and fellowship.

This sermon examines Paul's concern for the Philippian church and his reliance on faithful servants like Timothy and Epaphroditus amidst a backdrop of widespread self-interest. By contrasting the half-hearted disciples in Luke 9 with the selfless devotion of Paul's coworkers, the message highlights the distinction between hirelings who seek their own gain and true shepherds who prioritize the welfare of the flock. The preacher warns against a self-centered religion that treats Jesus as a means to earthly comfort, urging believers to recognize their individual responsibility to share the gospel in their immediate spheres of influence. The address concludes by challenging the congregation to examine their ultimate allegiance, ensuring that their faith is anchored in Christ rather than in specific personalities or cultural trends.

A Christian has or will go through seasons where they begin to question if following God is truly worth it. These seasons reach to the core of human nature which wrestles with living for God or living for self. Asaph, though a leader in the temple, still went through a season like this. Through his raw honesty, we can learn how to grow through seasons like this. What he discovers about God is there to encourage and strengthen our faith.

The sermon examines the abuse of the Lord's Supper in the Corinthian church, where social divisions and selfishness undermined the gospel message of unity in Christ. It argues that such factions deny the oneness of believers and defile worship, contrasting the Corinthian behavior with the biblical call to prefer others and maintain scriptural order. The teaching emphasizes that the ordinance is Christ-centered, serving as a remembrance of His sacrifice and a proclamation of His death until He returns. By referencing the regulative principle of worship and the eschatological hope of the future kingdom, the message urges the congregation to receive the Supper with reflection, thanksgiving, and a conscious awareness of their shared identity as the body of Christ.

What does it mean to cast aside selfish ambition and conceit? How do we live with true humility before the Lord? We come to Philippians 2:1-4, where we are encouraged in the light of the grace and glory of Christ, to live with true humility in this life. May we be equipped to faithfully serve our glorious King!

The sermon explores the internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit as described in Galatians 5, emphasizing that the works of the flesh are rooted in selfishness and self-gratification. It presents sanctification as a lifelong process where believers must actively cooperate with the Holy Spirit to mortify sin and cultivate righteousness. Using the agricultural metaphor of a cultivated field, the message illustrates that natural human effort produces only thorns, whereas the Spirit's work yields the fruit of love, joy, and peace. The preacher urges believers to submit to God's pruning and transformation, allowing the Spirit to rip out sinful roots so that their lives may bear fruit that testifies to their divine source. This discernment of fruit serves as the ultimate verification of a believer's genuine connection to Christ.

David Mason is the Executive Director of Military Evangelism, a ministry dedicated to helping U.S. military personnel find and follow Jesus Christ through outreach, discipleship, and community support. The sermon argues that the primary indicators of the end times are not geopolitical events but the moral and spiritual decline of the church, as described in 1 Timothy 4 and 2 Timothy 3. It highlights a culture of false spirituality, selfishness, and a lack of emotional resilience, attributing much of this shift to the pervasive influence of smartphones and social media on human cognition and relationships. The speaker contrasts the depth of past generations with the superficiality of the current one, urging believers to reject digital distraction in favor of deep thinking, prayer, and authentic discipleship. The message concludes with a urgent call to share the gospel, emphasizing that the window of grace is closing and that believers must be prepared for the imminent return of Christ.

Esther, as many of us do faced an unexpected crisis. Esther displayed great courage. The "If I perish, I perish" was a courageous sacrifice of self for service to God.

Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 42 No Stealing 1) From God Our Maker 2) By Greedy Gain 3) In Selfish Use