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Here is the daring faith of Jonathan contrasted with the passive indecision of his father, Saul. Here too, is Saul's increasing religious observance without genuine repentance, highlighting that outward piety without a changed heart leads to a worse spiritual state.

How can we get to God and find acceptance with Him? How can we get to heaven? Here is the only road to God, not in a method but in a Person, Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores the biblical declaration that God is love, distinguishing it from a sentimental or permissive view by emphasizing that God's love is inseparable from His holiness and justice. The central argument is that the love of God, demonstrated supremely in the sending of Christ as a propitiation for sin, is the source of the believer's capacity to love other Christians. This mutual love among believers serves as a tangible witness to the world, revealing the character of God who is otherwise unseen. Furthermore, the text argues that cultivating this Christ-like love is essential for spiritual assurance, as it perfects the believer's faith and casts out the fear of judgment. The sermon concludes by urging believers to actively appropriate and dwell upon God's love, allowing it to drive their daily interactions and secure their confidence in the life to come.

This sermon examines the account of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob as a profound illustration of the danger of casting away salvation. The central message warns against prioritizing temporary, sensual pleasures over the eternal spiritual blessings offered by God in Christ. The tone is urgent and convicting, calling listeners to make a deliberate, thoughtful decision to accept Christ rather than dismissing His offer with a fleeting thought.

This sermon examines the failure of King Saul in 1 Samuel 13, highlighting his disobedience in offering a burnt offering without waiting for the prophet Samuel as commanded. The preacher contrasts Saul's carnal confidence and impatience with the faith-driven initiative of Jonathan, using this narrative to illustrate the church's calling to actively engage in evangelism rather than remaining passive. The central message urges believers to wait patiently for divine guidance in major life decisions and to contend for the faith with spiritual weapons rather than relying on fleshly methods.

This sermon examines the profound gap between human reasoning and divine truth, urging listeners to align their minds with God's perspective. It challenges common misconceptions about God's nature, arguing that He is neither indifferent nor merely indulgent, but a holy and personal God who demands repentance. The message contrasts human self-righteousness with the biblical reality of total depravity, emphasizing that salvation is a free gift received through faith in Christ rather than earned by works. By illustrating the futility of living apart from God, the preacher highlights that true happiness is found in close relationship with the Lord. The central call is to abandon sinful thoughts and return to God, who abundantly pardons those who trust in the atoning work of Jesus.

This sermon examines Samuel's final public address to Israel as he transitions leadership to King Saul, highlighting the people's sin in rejecting God's direct rule for an earthly monarch. The message contrasts Samuel's impeccable integrity and personal connection with God against the potential for corruption in new leadership, urging believers to maintain holy conduct regardless of their circumstances. It emphasizes that true repentance and obedience to God remain essential even when societal structures change, warning against shallow faith that relies on external signs rather than wholehearted devotion. The preacher encourages the congregation to view intercessory prayer as a vital privilege and a means of spiritual vitality, asserting that ceasing to pray for others is a sin against the Lord. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of reverent service and truth, reminding listeners that God's blessings are contingent upon their continued faithfulness.

This sermon emphasizes the biblical imperative for believers to exercise spiritual discernment by testing all teachings against the truth of Scripture. Drawing from 1 John 4, the message identifies the correct confession of Jesus Christ's incarnation as the primary test for distinguishing the Spirit of God from the spirit of error. The exposition addresses contemporary theological errors, including Gnosticism, liberal theology, and easy believism, urging the congregation to reject doctrines that compromise the deity of Christ or the sufficiency of His atonement. While acknowledging the prevalence of false prophets in the world, the sermon offers comfort by affirming that the indwelling Holy Spirit enables true believers to overcome deception. The tone is both cautionary and encouraging, calling the church to be alert to doctrinal purity while trusting in God's preservation of His people.

The sermon examines the selection of Saul as Israel's first king to illustrate the danger of prioritizing outward appearance over inward godliness. It highlights Saul's physical stature and the people's desire for a visible, majestic leader, contrasting this with his lack of spiritual knowledge and reverence for God.

This sermon interprets the healing of the bent woman in Luke 13 as a profound illustration of spiritual conversion and the liberating power of Christ. The preacher emphasizes that in an unconverted state, individuals are restricted like the woman, unable to lift themselves into a relationship with God or comprehend spiritual truths due to a dormant soul. We need Christ's help.

This sermon explores the theme of stilling the conscience to find assurance of salvation, beginning in the lower court of conscience and then in the higher court of the all-knowing God.

An exhortation to maintain a fresh appreciation of the Lord and his blessings to avert spiritual complacency. Also, the blessing of being under the reign of our bountiful King, Christ Jesus.

Here is the voice of Abel preaching to us the way to find certain acceptance with God.

The sermon explores the dichotomy presented in 1 John 3, asserting that humanity is divided into two distinct families: the family of God and the family of the devil. It emphasizes that true believers are identified not merely by profession but by a regenerated nature that produces righteousness and a hatred for sin, whereas those in the devil's family remain characterized by habitual lawlessness and indifference to God's commands. The text distinguishes between the occasional lapses of a believer and the habitual practice of sin, arguing that the latter reveals a lack of genuine conversion. By examining the origin of sin in the devil and the purpose of Christ's manifestation to destroy the works of the evil one, the message calls for discernment in identifying true faith through the fruit of the Spirit and a life oriented toward holiness.

This sermon explores the nature of Christian faith as a divine gift that defies human nature, contrasting it with the irrational beliefs of atheism, and its capacity to achieve great works. True faith is not a special trait of elite saints but a common possession of all believers, enabling ordinary people to live righteously and serve God despite their weaknesses.