A preeminent love to Christ is an irresistible response to the Spirit's work of pouring the Christ's love into our hearts. Those who love Him also long for His return. All who lack such love are to be accursed.
Read MoreThe gospel produces joyful generosity in every believer's heart in support of the advance of the gospel. This passage shows us how local churches are to embrace and exercise such glad-hearted giving.
Read MoreThis passage teaches us that the glorifying power of Christ’s resurrection will be applied instantaneously to every believer’s body upon His return. Until then, we are to labor for the gospel with this certain hope.
Read MoreThe climactic event of the gospel is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This sermon seeks to glory in Him by showing what God’s Word has to say about the benefits His people receive from union with our Risen Redeemer.
Read MoreNothing is more important news for sinners than the gospel. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. That’s what this sermon is all about.
Read MoreIf there’s no order in the church the least pleased person is God. Worship ought to be ordered around a “gospel liturgy” with Christ Jesus at the very center of it all. By this God is glorified and the saints are edified.
Read MoreEver since sin entered the world, there has been no shortage of self-professed prophets and spiritual shyster. The church at Corinth had fallen pray to misuses and abuses of these good gifts. What is the biblical doctrine of prophecy? What is tongues-speaking?
Read MoreOne day faith and hope will vanish into sight when we are finally glorified in the presence of our beloved Savior. But even then, love will remain. This sermon will shine the light on the love of God, and the truth that God is Love.
Read MoreBecause Christ is an unlimited supply of blessing to His people, His people are endowed with spiritual gifts to exercise for His glory and the upbuilding of His church. This sermon will build on last week’s sermon to continue unpacking this often controversial truth.
Read MoreBecause Christ is an unlimited supply of blessing to His people, His people are endowed with spiritual gifts to exercise for His glory and the upbuilding of His church. This sermon will seek to begin unpacking this often controversial truth.
Read MoreWhat is the Lord’s Supper and why do Christian churches partake of it? Who should partake? What is the meaning and significance of the Supper? What are the consequences of partaking “in an unworthy manner?”
Read MoreShall women still wear head-coverings in church today? Why, or why not? That’s the wrong question. The issue is how shall we best reflect the glory of our All-glorious God!
Read MoreIdols of the hands are no worse than idols of the heart. God minces no words in telling us what to do with anything that seeks to usurp His rightful place of honor in the hearts of His people.
Read MoreChrist Jesus owns His people. They have joyfully surrendered all of ”their rights” to Him. This passage shows us what that looks like.
Read MoreIn Christ you are free to obey God from a heart of love. For some believers the exercise of these Christian liberties look different than other believers. But the rule for all believers is love!
Read MoreWhatever your station of life — married, single, widowed, or divorced — the Word of God shows how these relationships are to honor the Lord Jesus.
Read MoreYou are more than a glandular animal. Christ deserves preeminence in every area of your life, including your sexuality. When faced with immorality, God says “Run!”
Read MoreChristians will one day judge the whole world, including the angels. Therefore, it only stands to reason that we ought to be able to sort out grievances and lawsuits against one another. This passage shows us what God expects of churches embroiled in personal grievances.
Read MoreThe ethical behavior of the local church is supposed to emulate the holiness of heaven. Therefore, unrepentant sin cannot be tolerated among God’s people. This passage tells us what God expects His church to do with such a person in her ranks of membership.
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