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The Gospel that Brings Us Home - Philippians 1:6.

Adult Bible Class - Life & Legacy of Ian Paisley

Sanctification by the Truth of God - John 17:17

Christ's Searching Questions for your Heart - John 21:15-17

Galatians 6:14

The sermon centers on the necessity of worshiping God in both spirit and truth, as commanded in John 4:24, arguing that contemporary Christian music (CCM) often fails this standard by promoting a diminished view of God, a softened gospel, and a distorted understanding of human depravity and Christ's redemptive work. It critiques CCM not merely for specific doctrinal errors—such as the denial of eternal hell, the elevation of human initiative in salvation, or the promotion of prosperity theology—but for its broader cultural and theological alignment with movements like Pentecostalism and charismaticism, which conflict with Reformed convictions. The sermon emphasizes that worship must be judged by Scripture, not emotional appeal or popularity, and calls for discernment akin to the Bereans' diligent examination of the Word, warning that music, like preaching, carries theology and must be tested for doctrinal fidelity. It further underscores that the church must reject not only false teaching in the pulpit but also the subtle influence of unbiblical doctrines embedded in worship music, especially when artists promote views contrary to biblical marriage, the nature of salvation, or the sovereignty of God.

Two Necessary Truths - Isaiah 3:10-11

Speaking the Truth in Love - Ephesians 4:15

Praising God! - Psalm 95 - Part 2

Keeping Ourselves 75 Years Later - Jude 21 & 24

Earnestly Contending 75 Years Later - Part 2 - Jude v3-4 The sermon centers on the urgent call to 'earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints,' drawing from Jude 3–4 to emphasize the persistent, subtle danger of internal corruption within the church. It warns that false teachers, though not openly hostile, infiltrate quietly by distorting God's grace into license, undermining the authority of Scripture, and denying the deity and saving work of Christ, thereby eroding the gospel's foundation. The preacher underscores that such threats are not merely historical but remain present, manifesting in moralism, ecumenical compromise, and theological compromise that dilute the gospel, and calls for spiritual discernment, personal faithfulness, and a return to Christ-centered dependence. The church's enduring duty is to preserve the unchanging gospel of salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ alone, not by tradition or cultural accommodation, and to rely on God's sovereignty and the transforming power of the cross, which remains the only hope for eternal life.

Praising God! - Psalm 95

Adult Bible Class - The Genre of CCM - Romans 12:1-2 The sermon presents a robust theological defense of ecclesiastical separation, rooted in Scripture and the Reformed tradition, arguing that contemporary Christian music (CCM) undermines this principle by mirroring worldly entertainment, embracing secular influences, and promoting ecumenical unity at the expense of doctrinal purity. It contends that CCM's musical styles, performance culture, emotionalism, and celebrity-driven ethos reflect the spirit of the world rather than the holiness and distinctiveness required in worship, violating the command to be transformed by the renewing of the mind and to come out from among the unclean. The sermon further warns that CCM often arises from and promotes the charismatic movement, which it identifies as a threat due to its rejection of biblical sufficiency, continuation of miraculous gifts, and unbiblical practices such as grave soaking, while also highlighting how prominent CCM groups like Rend Collective engage in ecumenical collaboration with Roman Catholicism and promote cultural compromises—such as alcohol use and casual language—that contradict Reformed convictions. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to remain distinct, grounded in Scripture, and committed to the exclusive worship of God, affirming that true fellowship with Christ demands separation from spiritual error and worldly compromise.