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Argument: To persuade the Galatians that counterfeit gospel really was counterfeit, 1) he first appealed their own salvation experience wherein the they received the Spirit, accompanied with miracles. 2) He then appealed the Scripture (such as how Abraham was justified by faith). 3) Finally, he gave the example of human covenants. Beware: Of counterfeit gospels. Paul was not opposed to good works, but they have to be on the right side of the salvation equation. Counterfeit gospel: faith + works = saved Genuine gospel: faith = saved + works Who today teaches a counterfeit gospel? Roman Catholicism, Mormons, Jehovah's Witness, those who insist on baptismal regeneration.

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 4:25-31, where Moses prophesies Israel's future idolatry, resulting in national destruction and exile, yet promises that God will not ultimately abandon His covenant people. The message highlights the tension between human responsibility for sin and God's sovereign mercy, arguing that the ability to seek God after ruin is itself a gift of divine grace. By connecting the Old Testament narrative to the New, the sermon identifies Jesus Christ as the one who bore the full curse of the broken covenant, thereby preserving the ancient oath to Abraham. The central theme is that God's judgment and mercy meet in the cross and resurrection, offering restoration to all who trust in Him rather than in idols.

Though you will experience confusion and frustration on this sin-stained earth, God wants you to enjoy your life when you walk in wisdom with Him at the center of it. - God has authoritatively spoken about how to wisely live in His world, even though it is cursed (12:9–12). - God has authoritatively warned and encouraged you in wisely living in His world, even though it is cursed (12:13–14). - Scripture and a God-centered Life of Joy (Genesis 3:1–8; 1 Timothy 4:1–5). -- You must remember the source of suffering (Genesis 3:1–5; 1 Timothy 4:1–2). -- You must embrace the simplicity of a joyful life (Genesis 3:1–6; 1 Timothy 4:3). -- You must receive in joyful gratitude the simple gifts of God's daily grace (Genesis 3:2; 1 Timothy 4:4–5).

The very creation itself groans along with the people of God. The creation waits for the removal of the curse that it was subjected to unwillingly. We are to wait patiently for the fullness of adoption as sons, for the redemption of our bodies. But waiting patiently does not mean sitting around doing nothing. Because of the glory that shall be revealed, believers should not allow the suffering they experience now to hinder them from boldly standing for the righteousness of God's kingdom here and now, as we await our Lord's return.

This sermon explores the account of the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9, arguing that her twelve years of suffering served as a necessary catalyst for her encounter with Christ. The message contrasts the world's ineffective attempts to cure physical and spiritual ailments with the complete restoration found only in Jesus, emphasising that pain can function as a platform for testimony and a driver toward deeper dependence on God. By analysing the woman's desperate determination to touch the hem of Jesus' garment, the text highlights the theological significance of the tzitzit as a symbol of God's name and word, suggesting that true wholeness comes from holding fast to His identity rather than human remedies. The preacher encourages believers to reframe their suffering not as a curse but as a means to glorify God and point others to the Savior, concluding that while physical healing may be delayed, spiritual deliverance is immediate and eternal restoration is guaranteed.

This sermon examines the profound influence of the tongue, highlighting its capacity to direct life and cause destruction. Using the metaphors of a horse's bit, a ship's rudder, and a spreading fire, the message illustrates how small words can have massive consequences, citing historical examples of fires and biblical accounts of King Saul. The text emphasizes that the tongue is an unruly evil that defiles the body and is inconsistent in its ability to both bless God and curse men. It asserts that human effort alone is insufficient to tame the tongue, requiring supernatural grace and the control of the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to submit their speech to God's authority, praying for words that are acceptable in His sight and reflecting a redeemed life.

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Genesis 9:19-29

Jesus told the disciples that at the end of times there will be signs in the sky. There will be an intensifying of the groaning of the earth and all of creation. One day the Son of Man will come and deliver the creation from the curse.