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The Major Marks of this Walk Part 2 - Ephesians 4:3
The Major Marks of this Walk Part 1 - Ephesians 4:1
Western Bible Conference 2026. Walking Together with God - Ephesians 4:1
Understanding Head-Covering Part 2 - 1st Corinthians 11:1-16
Understanding Head Covering Part 1 - 1st Corinthians 11:1-16
Meeting God Behind the Closed Door - Part 2
The Riches of Spiritual Poverty - Matthew 5:3
Baptism - Part 1 - Matthew 28:18-20 This sermon presents a comprehensive theological reflection on baptism as a divinely instituted ordinance of Christ, rooted in the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19 and central to the worship and identity of the church. It emphasizes baptism as a covenantal sign and seal of the grace of God, symbolizing union with Christ, regeneration, remission of sins, and entrance into the visible church, while affirming that it does not save or regenerate the heart but points to Christ alone. The preacher upholds a position of respectful openness within the Free Presbyterian Church, allowing for differing views on the subjects and modes of baptism while maintaining unity in the fundamental truths of the gospel and rejecting both ritualism and division. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to personal obedience to Christ's command, urging those who have not yet been baptized to consider it as a vital act of worship and public profession of faith, and challenging all to examine whether their outward sign reflects an inward reality of union with Christ.
Adult Bible Class - The History of the Westminster Assembly
The Tragedy of Unbelief Before the Revealed Christ - Isaiah 53:1 Isaiah 53:1 opens with a profound lament over the widespread unbelief that meets the greatest report ever proclaimed—the gospel of Christ, the suffering and exalted Servant who bore sin and secured salvation. The sermon emphasizes that this divine message, though clear and powerful, is met with spiritual blindness and rejection not due to lack of evidence, but because of the heart's rebellion against God's grace. It underscores that true faith is not a natural human response but a supernatural work of God's sovereign power, as the 'arm of the Lord' must be revealed to awaken the dead in trespasses. The tragedy of unbelief is not merely ignorance, but a moral refusal to embrace the Savior, leading to eternal condemnation, and thus calls for urgent repentance, heartfelt evangelism, and dependence on divine grace. Ultimately, the passage calls every listener to personally respond: Have you believed the report? Is Christ your Savior?
Death Abolished - 2nd Timothy 1:10 The sermon centers on the transformative truth that through the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, death has been abolished for believers, not merely delayed or softened but decisively conquered. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:10, it emphasizes that death—originally introduced by sin and universally reigning over humanity—is no longer the final enemy because Christ, the sinless Son of God, entered into human suffering, bore the penalty of sin on the cross, and triumphed over death through His resurrection. This victory dismantles the fear of death, spiritual separation, and eternal condemnation, transforming physical death into a passage into eternal life with Christ. The preacher underscores that Christ's purpose was not to merely comfort the dying but to destroy the power of death, liberating believers from lifelong bondage to fear and securing their eternal hope. As a result, the believer can face suffering and even death with confidence, knowing that the grave has been defeated and that the gospel brings life and immortality to light through the finished work of Christ.
The sermon affirms that a faithful confession of faith is essential for the church's doctrinal integrity, rooted in Scripture and designed to protect against error, promote unity, and preserve historical continuity. Drawing from Acts 20 and 1 Timothy 3, it emphasizes that the church, as the pillar and ground of truth, must uphold a clear, systematic summary of biblical teaching—such as the Westminster Standards—to guard against false doctrine and cultural compromise. Confessions are not substitutes for Scripture but vital tools that systematize truth, guide worship and practice, and ensure consistency in preaching, discipline, and leadership. They foster accountability, encourage humility, and provide stability in an age of theological drift, enabling the church to remain anchored in the unchanging Word of God while maintaining a credible witness to the world.
Keep Obeying God for the Cause of the Gospel - Acts 5:29-31
Growing in Grace and Knowledge - 2nd Peter 3:18
This sermon presents the regulative principle of worship as the foundational doctrine governing how God is to be honored, asserting that worship must be conducted only according to the explicit commands of Scripture, not human tradition, preference, or cultural trends. Rooted in passages such as Deuteronomy 12:32 and Leviticus 10, it emphasizes that God alone defines worship, and any addition or innovation not divinely authorized—such as unauthorized rituals or contemporary musical styles—risks becoming rebellion, as seen in the judgment of Nadab and Abihu and the death of Uzzah. The sermon contrasts this with the normative principle, which permits anything not explicitly forbidden, arguing that such an approach undermines divine authority and leads to worldly, entertainment-driven worship. It defends the necessity of biblical authority in all elements of worship—preaching, prayer, singing, and order—while distinguishing between essential elements, which are divinely commanded, and circumstantial details, which may vary by context. Ultimately, the principle safeguards the purity, holiness, and God-centeredness of worship, affirming that obedience to Scripture, not human creativity or cultural relevance, is the only path to true worship in spirit and truth.
The Solemn Charge at the Preacher's Feet! - Acts 13:38
Adult Bible Class - The Ministry & Legacy of Dr. Ian Paisley-Part 4
Holy Praise in a Corrupt Age! Colossians 3:16
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
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.
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.
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