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The sermon centers on the profound act of 'beholding' the Savior during Advent, emphasizing that true spiritual perception involves more than sight—it is a holistic, transformative engagement with the divine reality of Christ's incarnation. Drawing from Luke 2, it highlights how God's redemptive promise, first given in Eden and progressively revealed through Scripture, culminates in the humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem—a moment announced not to the powerful, but to lowly shepherds, underscoring God's sovereign choice to reveal Himself in unexpected, vulnerable ways. The shepherds' response—hasty, reverent, and worshipful—models the believer's proper posture: seeking, sharing, and glorifying God not out of obligation, but from awe and gratitude. The message challenges believers to move beyond ritualized observance, rekindling wonder and personal devotion by meditating on the gospel's depth, sharing their faith with authenticity, and allowing the reality of Christ's presence to inspire genuine worship. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to a renewed, active faith that sees, treasures, and testifies to the Savior daily. Was scheduled for publication Dec 14, 2025, 03:04 pm, actual Dec 20, 2025, 13:41
The sermon centers on the wise men's journey to worship the newborn King, emphasizing that their pursuit of Christ was guided by divine revelation, ancient prophecy, and the wisdom of Scripture, not mere astrology. Though foreign and initially distant from Israel's covenant, they were drawn by a celestial sign rooted in Old Testament promises—particularly those of Daniel and Balaam—demonstrating God's global plan to reveal His Messiah to the nations. Their journey highlights three crucial truths: the necessity of Scripture to interpret divine signs, the spiritual apathy of Jerusalem despite knowing the prophecy, and the presence of opposition in the form of Herod, who sought to destroy the child. Ultimately, the wise men's worship of Jesus—offering gold, frankincense, and myrrh—reveals a profound faith that transcended cultural and religious boundaries, pointing to Christ's kingship, divinity, and sacrificial death. The sermon concludes with a call to personal response: while the wise men sought Christ, God Himself is the ultimate Seeker, actively drawing sinners to Himself, and invites all to come, believe, and worship the Savior who came not only to be born but to die and rise for the redemption of the world. Published Dec 7, 2025, 03:23 pm
Fellowship of Believers is essential for Life in Christ Jesus our Lord! Published Nov 2, 2025, 03:06 pm
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The sermon emphasizes that being a committed member of a local church is essential for living out the Christian faith in accordance with Scripture. Drawing from Revelation 1, it highlights Jesus' ongoing presence and active relationship with physical churches, underscoring that faith is not merely personal but communal. The early church's example in Acts 2, marked by devotion to teaching, fellowship, and regular gathering, illustrates the normative pattern of Christian life. The sermon argues that biblical commands—such as those on church discipline, mutual encouragement, and accountability—assume membership, not mere attendance, and that joining a church enables obedience to these directives. Furthermore, it presents membership as a means to both receive spiritual benefits like discipleship and pastoral care, and to actively exercise spiritual gifts for the edification of the body, affirming that the local church is the primary arena where God shapes believers for eternal purposes. Published Nov 25, 2025, 06:14 pm
The sermon centers on the essential nature of Christian devotion, emphasizing that true discipleship is not merely about individual piety but about intentional, ongoing participation in the gathered life of the church. Drawing from Matthew 28's Great Commission and Hebrews 10's exhortation to mutual encouragement, it affirms that the early church's practices—worship, fellowship, prayer, and shared life—were rooted in Jesus' command to make disciples and sustain one another in faith. The speaker warns against misapplying unique, one-time events in Acts as universal mandates, instead highlighting the enduring principles of communal devotion, humility, and mutual accountability. In a culture that promotes self-reliance, the church is called to be a counter-cultural community where believers confront their imperfections, practice grace, and grow through vulnerability, reflecting the gospel's transformative power in relationships. Ultimately, the church is not a building but a living, devoted people—churching—whose authentic life together draws others to Christ. Published Nov 25, 2025, 05:45 pm
PSALM 51 "A Song of Confession" A Season in the Psalms series Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor Published Aug 14, 2025, 08:37 pm
Ephesians 2:1-10 "Made Alive in Union with Christ" Elder Ken Burl, guest preacher, Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury Published Jul 19, 2025, 05:00 am
Our Refuge & Delight published Jul 11, 2025, 04:58 pm
This sermon explores the enduring message of Psalm 2, highlighting the paradoxical truth that safety and blessing are found through surrender to King Jesus. Examining the world's futile rebellion against God and his anointed, the sermon emphasizes the divine response of laughter and ultimately, the invitation to acknowledge Jesus as Lord, serving him with reverence and joy. Drawing connections to the New Testament, particularly Acts and the Christmas hymn "Joy to the World," the message underscores that true freedom and salvation are found not in autonomy but in submitting to the authority and grace of Christ, who reigns as the ultimate King and offers refuge to all who trust in him. Published Jun 29, 2025, 05:00 am
1 Cor. 11:21-30, A Brief Communion Sermon Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor Published Jun 15, 2025, 02:05 pm
Full sermon, preaching starts at 39:37Jesus Opens the Meaning of Scriptures44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48And ye are witnesses of these things. 49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. - Pub Apr 27, 2025, 05:36 pm
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.8 And they remembered his words,9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.Pub Apr 12, 2025, 07:26 pm
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.pub 032225 @0934
Luke 23:26-31 23And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. 24And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. 26And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. AVpub 3/9/25@1231
Luke 23:1 thru verse 251And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.3And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.4Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.5And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.6When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.7And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.8And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.9Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.10And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him... For a more full context read the entire chapter at https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Luke-Chapter-23/Pub 3/8/25@0934
Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptationpublished on Jan 20, 2025, 5:30 PM
39 And he came out, and went, as he was his habit, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and knelt down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours be done. 43 And there appeared an angel to him from heaven, strengthening him.And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said to them, Why do you sleep? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. - AV, published 01 14 25
Luke 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, 25 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, 26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda
Micah 7:18What God is like unto you, you pardon iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.Pub 121824 @1257
The Plot to Kill Jesus(Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; John 11:45-57)1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.3Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.The Last Supper(Psalm 41:1-13; Matthew 26:17-25; Mark 14:12-21; John 13:18-30)7Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.The Lord's Supper Instituted(Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-214And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, ... KJV pub w1122@1130
Then He spoke to them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.
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