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PM Sermon 16 Nov 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA This expository sermon on Psalm 36 explores the depth of human sin, the infinite height and breadth of God's steadfast love, and the believer's prayer for preserving grace. It traces the psalm's movement from darkness to light, showing how Christ fulfills every line—revealing sin, embodying God's covenant love, offering refuge under His wings, and giving the fountain of life. A rich, pastoral sermon calling believers to humility, confidence, and deeper joy in God's faithful love.

As we begin this passage, you may notice something unusual. Paul, in almost every other letter, begins with thanksgiving. Even when writing to the troubled church in Corinth, Paul could still thank God for His grace at work among them. But not here. Not in Galatians. There is no thanksgiving, no pause for polite greetings, no gentle buildup. Instead, Paul comes in with the shock of holy astonishment: “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ…” Something had gone terribly wrong in these churches. They had started well, embracing the gospel of grace that Paul preached — salvation through faith in Christ alone. But now, they were turning to what Paul calls “a different gospel,” a distortion that added requirements to the finished work of Jesus. In this case, it was the teaching of Judaizers — insisting that Gentile believers needed to obey the ceremonial law, including circumcision, to be fully accepted by God. And, brothers and sisters, this is not just an ancient problem. The temptation to believe in Christ plus something else is alive and well today. Christ plus performance. Christ plus tradition. Christ plus a certain spiritual experience. The problem is, when you add anything to Christ, you don't enhance the gospel — you lose it altogether. This passage is God's urgent word to His church: there is no other gospel. Not then, not now, not ever. And so this morning, we will walk carefully through these verses to understand their meaning, to see how Christ fulfills them, and to hear how the Spirit calls us to cling to the one true gospel with unwavering faith. AM Service 16 November 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

In this expository sermon on Psalm 35, “Great Is the LORD,” Pastor John Butler unfolds David's heartfelt cry for vindication when falsely accused, betrayed, and mocked. The psalm reveals God as the righteous Judge and divine Warrior who defends His people and delights in their welfare. Through David's suffering, we see the greater David—Christ Jesus—who was betrayed, falsely accused, and vindicated in glory. This sermon comforts believers who suffer injustice, teaching them to entrust their cause to the Lord who sees, saves, and will one day silence every false tongue. PM Service, 09 November 2025

In this expository sermon on Galatians 1:1–5, “Christ Alone: The Divine Gospel of Grace and Peace,” Pastor John Butler proclaims the divine authority, unchanging truth, and saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul's opening verses confront the danger of adding anything to Christ's finished work and call believers to rest wholly in His grace and live in the freedom of His deliverance. The sermon exalts Christ as the source of grace, peace, and glory—our only hope and deliverer from this present evil age.

This expository sermon on Psalm 34, “Taste and See That the LORD Is Good,” unfolds David's song of praise, his invitation to fear the LORD, and his assurance of God's care and redemption. Drawing rich connections to Christ as the greater David, the true Refuge, and the Redeemer of sinners, it calls believers to bless the LORD at all times, trust Him in affliction, and live in the holy fear that flows from His redeeming love. PM Service, 02 November 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This expository sermon on Psalm 34, “Taste and See That the LORD Is Good,” unfolds David's song of praise, his invitation to fear the LORD, and his assurance of God's care and redemption. Drawing rich connections to Christ as the greater David, the true Refuge, and the Redeemer of sinners, it calls believers to bless the LORD at all times, trust Him in affliction, and live in the holy fear that flows from His redeeming love. PM Service, 02 November 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 explores Paul's closing benediction to the Corinthian church, calling believers to live in joy, unity, and peace through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. It unfolds the rich Trinitarian blessing that defines Christian life and community, urging believers to rejoice, seek restoration, comfort one another, and walk together in the presence of the God of love and peace. AM Worship Service, 02 November 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 explores Paul's closing benediction to the Corinthian church, calling believers to live in joy, unity, and peace through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. It unfolds the rich Trinitarian blessing that defines Christian life and community, urging believers to rejoice, seek restoration, comfort one another, and walk together in the presence of the God of love and peace. AM Worship Service, 02 November 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Psalm 33 calls believers to joyful worship, confident trust, and patient hope in the Lord who reigns over all. This Christ-centered sermon shows how the eternal Word—Jesus Christ—reveals God's upright Word, faithful works, sovereign counsel, and steadfast love. In a world filled with fear and self-reliance, it urges God's people to rest in His unshakable promises: “Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.” PM Service, 26 October 2025

Psalm 33 calls believers to joyful worship, confident trust, and patient hope in the Lord who reigns over all. This Christ-centered sermon shows how the eternal Word—Jesus Christ—reveals God's upright Word, faithful works, sovereign counsel, and steadfast love. In a world filled with fear and self-reliance, it urges God's people to rest in His unshakable promises: “Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.” PM Service, 26 October 2025

In this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:1–10, “Examine Yourselves: Christ's Power in Our Weakness,” Pastor John Butler proclaims Paul's final call to the Corinthians—a summons to honest self-examination, repentance, and restoration through Christ's indwelling power. The message unfolds the paradox of divine strength revealed in human frailty, urging believers to submit to Christ's loving discipline, depend on His grace in weakness, and pursue holiness and unity within the church. A deeply pastoral and searching appeal to test our faith and walk in the strength of the risen Lord. AM Worship Service, 26 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

In this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:1–10, “Examine Yourselves: Christ's Power in Our Weakness,” Pastor John Butler proclaims Paul's final call to the Corinthians—a summons to honest self-examination, repentance, and restoration through Christ's indwelling power. The message unfolds the paradox of divine strength revealed in human frailty, urging believers to submit to Christ's loving discipline, depend on His grace in weakness, and pursue holiness and unity within the church. A deeply pastoral and searching appeal to test our faith and walk in the strength of the risen Lord. AM Worship Service, 26 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

PM Service 19 October 2025 This sermon on Psalm 32 – The Blessedness of Forgiveness proclaims the joy and freedom found in confessing sin and receiving God's pardon through Christ. Exploring David's journey from guilt to grace, it reveals the misery of concealed sin, the peace of confession, and the security of God's steadfast love. Rooted in the gospel, it calls believers to live honestly before God, rejoice in forgiveness, and find refuge in Jesus—the One who bore our guilt and surrounds us with songs of deliverance.

PM Service 19 October 2025 This sermon on Psalm 32 – The Blessedness of Forgiveness proclaims the joy and freedom found in confessing sin and receiving God's pardon through Christ. Exploring David's journey from guilt to grace, it reveals the misery of concealed sin, the peace of confession, and the security of God's steadfast love. Rooted in the gospel, it calls believers to live honestly before God, rejoice in forgiveness, and find refuge in Jesus—the One who bore our guilt and surrounds us with songs of deliverance.

AM Worship Service 19 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA Discover the heart of true gospel ministry in this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, titled “The Heart of Christlike Ministry.” Learn how the Apostle Paul models humility, sacrificial love, and holy zeal for the church—reflecting the character of Christ, the true Apostle and Good Shepherd. This sermon calls believers and church leaders alike to embrace humility over pride, service over self-promotion, and holiness over worldliness, trusting the Spirit of Christ to build His church in love and truth.

AM Worship Service 19 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA Discover the heart of true gospel ministry in this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, titled “The Heart of Christlike Ministry.” Learn how the Apostle Paul models humility, sacrificial love, and holy zeal for the church—reflecting the character of Christ, the true Apostle and Good Shepherd. This sermon calls believers and church leaders alike to embrace humility over pride, service over self-promotion, and holiness over worldliness, trusting the Spirit of Christ to build His church in love and truth.

In this expository sermon on Psalm 31:1–24, “My Times Are in Your Hand,” Pastor John Butler unfolds David's journey from fear to faith, showing how believers can trust God's sovereign hand in every season of life. Through vivid exposition and Christ-centered application, the message teaches that our lives—every joy and sorrow, gain and loss—are safely held in the hands of the faithful Redeemer who prayed, “Into Your hand I commit My spirit.” A powerful call to trust, courage, and steadfast love amid life's changing times. PM Service, 12 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

In this expository sermon on Psalm 31:1–24, “My Times Are in Your Hand,” Pastor John Butler unfolds David's journey from fear to faith, showing how believers can trust God's sovereign hand in every season of life. Through vivid exposition and Christ-centered application, the message teaches that our lives—every joy and sorrow, gain and loss—are safely held in the hands of the faithful Redeemer who prayed, “Into Your hand I commit My spirit.” A powerful call to trust, courage, and steadfast love amid life's changing times. PM Service, 12 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Discover the paradox of true strength in “Christ's Power in Our Weakness” from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. This sermon explores Paul's thorn in the flesh, God's purpose in suffering, and Christ's all-sufficient grace. Learn how weakness becomes the stage for Christ's power, how His grace sustains us in affliction, and how believers can find joy and strength in humble dependence on Him. A message of hope for the weary, encouragement for the suffering, and a call to glory in the cross where divine power is made perfect in human frailty. AM Sermon, 12 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Discover the paradox of true strength in “Christ's Power in Our Weakness” from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. This sermon explores Paul's thorn in the flesh, God's purpose in suffering, and Christ's all-sufficient grace. Learn how weakness becomes the stage for Christ's power, how His grace sustains us in affliction, and how believers can find joy and strength in humble dependence on Him. A message of hope for the weary, encouragement for the suffering, and a call to glory in the cross where divine power is made perfect in human frailty. AM Sermon, 12 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This sermon on Psalm 30, “From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated,” explores how God turns His people's mourning into dancing and their weeping into joy. David's song of deliverance becomes a model of repentance, restoration, and rededication to God's glory. Through Christ—who entered the pit of death and rose again—we see the gospel pattern of chastening turned to joy, discipline to praise, and death to resurrection life. A powerful message of grace, renewal, and thanksgiving for every believer who has been lifted up by God's mercy. PM Worship Service 05 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This sermon on Psalm 30, “From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated,” explores how God turns His people's mourning into dancing and their weeping into joy. David's song of deliverance becomes a model of repentance, restoration, and rededication to God's glory. Through Christ—who entered the pit of death and rose again—we see the gospel pattern of chastening turned to joy, discipline to praise, and death to resurrection life. A powerful message of grace, renewal, and thanksgiving for every believer who has been lifted up by God's mercy. PM Worship Service 05 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Discover the true marks of Christ's servant in this sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, “Boasting in Weakness.” The Apostle Paul turns worldly values upside down, showing that true ministry is proven not by triumphs or power but by suffering, humility, and faithfulness. Learn how God's strength is revealed in weakness, how the cross defines Christian leadership, and how believers today are called to boast only in Christ, the crucified and risen Lord. AM Service, 05 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Discover the true marks of Christ's servant in this sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, “Boasting in Weakness.” The Apostle Paul turns worldly values upside down, showing that true ministry is proven not by triumphs or power but by suffering, humility, and faithfulness. Learn how God's strength is revealed in weakness, how the cross defines Christian leadership, and how believers today are called to boast only in Christ, the crucified and risen Lord. AM Service, 05 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This sermon on Psalm 29 calls us to ascribe glory to the Lord, whose voice thunders over creation and who reigns as King forever. God's majesty shakes the wilderness, yet He blesses His people with strength and peace in Christ. PM Service, 28 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This sermon on Psalm 29 calls us to ascribe glory to the Lord, whose voice thunders over creation and who reigns as King forever. God's majesty shakes the wilderness, yet He blesses His people with strength and peace in Christ. PM Service, 28 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

This sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 explores Paul's warning against false apostles and Satan's deceit, reminding us of the need for discernment in Christian ministry. We learn to cling to Christ alone, test all things by God's Word, and walk faithfully in truth. AM Worship Service, 28 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

This sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 explores Paul's warning against false apostles and Satan's deceit, reminding us of the need for discernment in Christian ministry. We learn to cling to Christ alone, test all things by God's Word, and walk faithfully in truth. AM Worship Service, 28 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

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PM Worship Service, 21 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 21 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 21 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

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PM Service 14 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Service 14 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Service 14 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

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PM Worship Service, 07 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 07 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 07 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

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AM Worship Service, 31 Aug 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

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PM Worship Service, 24 August 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 24 August 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 24 August 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

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PM Worship Service, 17 August 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

AM Worship Service, 17 August 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, USA

AM Worship Service, 17 August 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, USA

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