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The sermon analyzes the symbolic heads and horns of the Beast in Revelation, evaluating various historical interpretations to identify the revived Roman Empire. It critiques Futurist and Preterist views for their inconsistencies before proposing that the ten horns represent barbarian kingdoms dividing the Western Roman Empire after 476 AD. The text argues that these kingdoms united with the Papacy under Charlemagne in 800 AD to form a persecuting alliance against faithful witnesses. This union is described as fulfilling prophetic timelines, ultimately leading to divine judgment and the eventual conversion of these kingdoms. The message concludes by encouraging believers to trust in Christ's ultimate sovereignty over history.

Message from the 2026 John Bunyan Conference by Dr. Tony Costa, about the History of the Church from 400 A.D. to just before the Reformation.

2026 John Bunyan Conference, Session 4, Teaching Slot 1, Tony Costa, Imperial Church to Middle Ages: Ecumenical Councils to Papacy & Theological Decline 6/29/2026

A study of Paragraph 4 of the 1689 Confession's chapter on the church, drawing from Ephesians 1. The lesson defends the sole headship of Christ over His church against historical claims by Roman Catholicism (the Pope) and the Church of England (the monarch) to that office. It walks through the Reformers' reasoning for identifying the papacy as the Antichrist — clarifying that they meant the office and its succession rather than any single man — and closes with the practical weight of Christ's kingship: that His people must submit to His Word alone in the government, worship, discipline, and ordering of the church, rather than doing things their own way.

A super wide ranging 75 minute program today covering everything from working out in your mid sixties to the collapse of the Black family, the repeal of the 19th Amendment, the evolution of the Papacy, and Jacob Hansen the neo-Mormon on Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey. A little something for everyone on today's program!

Most professing Christians today hold to Arminian views, often assuming the debate between Calvinism and Arminianism is merely a secondary issue or a sort of "family squabble." But is it much more serious than that? In this episode of The Conquering Truth, we explore why the Reformers saw the doctrines of Arminianism not just as a mistake, but as a fundamental rejection of the biblical Gospel.When Martin Luther debated Erasmus, the core issue wasn't the corruption of the papacy—it was the nature of God's election and the bondage of the will. Does God choose man, or does man choose God? We dive into the outline of Arminianism to show how it changes the very nature of God, turning the Creator into a "slave" to man's choices and stripping Him of His glory.We also want to be very clear that this does not mean that everyone who has been taught or who holds to some form of Arminian doctrine is an unsaved heretic. But it does not help anyone to treat these doctrinal differences as if they are minor. There are wolves in and among the church who use these heresies to divide the church and to weaken the gospel. While our desire should always be unity, it should always be unity through truth, with the expectation that the spirit of Truth will guide those whom He indwells. Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

This sermon presents a prophetic vision from Daniel 7, centering on the eternal reign of Christ as the Son of Man, who is exalted to heavenly dominion after His ascension and enthroned at the right hand of God. The passage contrasts Christ's everlasting, unshakable kingdom with the rise of a blasphemous 'little horn'—identified as the papacy—emerging from the disintegration of the Roman Empire, which seeks to oppose God, alter divine ordinances, and persecute the saints. The sermon emphasizes that Christ's reign, established through His atoning death and resurrection, is both present and victorious, evidenced by Pentecost, the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, and the Reformation as a divine restoration of biblical truth. It calls believers to stand firm in the Word, recognizing that the true power to overcome spiritual darkness lies not in human might but in the proclamation of Scripture, which remains the living, sharp, and consuming instrument of God's judgment against all opposition. Ultimately, the vision is not one of despair but of hope: Christ is reigning, His enemies will be destroyed, and every soul is invited to submit to His eternal kingship through repentance and faith.

Thank you for the response that we have received to this message. The purpose of this message was to help our church family with the change in our circumstances over the last three years in particular. Between the distance of half our church family and work schedules, our MW service has been almost non-existent at times for months. For our church to have a Sunday night service would mean that half of our church would either spend four hours driving each Lord's day or spend all day at the church house. As a pastor who has always believed in the traditional service times, I have been forced to relook at this matter biblically. Our people listen on SA when they aren't able to make the drive to church, so it isn't that they are avoiding the preaching of God's Word. My reason for mentioning the history about this matter is to show that recent tradition has been the basis more than scripture in making decisions about the church schedule. My purpose for this message was not to discredit churches that are able to continue meeting three times each week.

The sermon centers on the urgent need for believers to remain spiritually vigilant in light of Christ's imminent return, emphasizing that His coming will be preceded by a widespread apostasy and the rise of the Antichrist, who will exalt himself in God's temple, claiming divine authority. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 2, the preacher argues that the visible church is currently experiencing a profound departure from the gospel of grace, marked by works-based salvation and moral compromise, and warns that this apostasy will be global and total. While affirming the reality of a pre-tribulation rapture, the speaker rejects the idea that apostasy means a literal removal of believers, instead insisting it refers to a mass abandonment of true faith, and identifies the current papacy as a prophetic fulfillment of the Antichrist's role. The tone is both urgent and pastoral, calling Christians to live in constant readiness—expecting Christ's return at any moment while faithfully fulfilling their earthly duties, without succumbing to fear or false prophecy, and urging a return to biblical truth amid the world's moral and spiritual decay.

True Church Government and the Ministry - This is that discipline in whose execution the blood of an innumerable company of holy martyrs hath been shed,—that wherein all the vital spirits of the Papacy do act themselves, and whereby it doth subsist; and although it be the image of jealousy, or the image of the first beast, set up by the dragon, yet it cannot be denied, but that it is very wisely accommodated unto the present state of the generality of them that are called Christians amongst them. For being both blind and carnal, and having thereby lost all sense and experience of the spiritual power of the rule of Christ in their consciences, they are become a herd not fit to be governed or ruled any other way.

In this message we take a look at Leo the Great, orthodox Christology, and the movement toward papal authority being assumed by the Roman church.

The passage reveals a profound contrast between the true kingship of Christ, symbolized by a mighty angel roaring like a lion and holding an open book representing the accessible gospel, and the counterfeit authority of the papacy, personified by seven thunders whose voices, though claiming heavenly origin, are forbidden from being recorded. These thunders, interpreted as the pronouncements of papal bulls, are shown to be false declarations that usurp Christ's prophetic, priestly, and royal offices, yet are ultimately rejected by divine command as unfaithful and unworthy of being written down. The imagery underscores the Reformation's central conviction: the Bible, once closed and corrupted, has been restored as an open, accessible, and authoritative revelation of Christ, to be received not through ecclesiastical decree but through the Spirit's illumination. The call is to humility, love, and faithful feeding on Scripture, rejecting all human claims to infallible authority in favor of Christ alone as the final and true revealer of divine truth.

Reclaiming the Dark Ages (John Wycliffe) This sermon presents a compelling exploration of John Wycliffe as the 'Morning Star of the Reformation,' emphasizing his pivotal role in challenging the medieval church's authority, wealth, and corruption during the 14th century. Centered on the theological principle of Scripture alone, Wycliffe's life and teachings—particularly his translation of the Bible into English, advocacy for clerical poverty, and distinction between the invisible and visible church—foreshadowed key Reformation themes. The preacher highlights how historical crises such as the Black Death, the Avignon Papacy, and the Hundred Years' War created a volatile context that both enabled Wycliffe's influence and delayed his condemnation, allowing his ideas to spread through followers known as the Lollards. Ultimately, the sermon portrays Wycliffe not as a lone pioneer but as part of a long, gradual movement toward reform, rooted in a deep commitment to biblical truth and ecclesial integrity, with lasting implications for the church's mission and identity.

The sermon centers on the Great Tribulation period as a future, unparalleled time of divine judgment, distinct from past historical events like the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. or the Holocaust, emphasizing its severity through Scripture, particularly Matthew 24:21–22, which declares it will be so extreme that only divine intervention—shortening the period—can preserve any human life. The preacher argues that the Church will be raptured before this time, leaving only the unsaved and a remnant of believers on earth, and rejects the idea that the Second Coming described in Matthew 24 is identical to the rapture in 1 Thessalonians, insisting it is a visible, global event following the tribulation. The message is both urgent and pastoral, calling listeners to examine their faith, reject false teachings and spiritual deception, and live with the conviction that Jesus is returning to establish a literal millennial reign, while warning against false Christs, the papacy, and sacramental misunderstandings, ultimately urging personal assurance of salvation and readiness for Christ's return.

In Wittenberg, Luther burned Pope Leo's papal bull at the Elster Gate, defying the papacy, defending Scripture over tradition, inspiring students, and igniting the Reformation, ultimately splitting the church.

Roman Catholicism claims to possess an unbroken line of papal authority, doctrinal stability, and the fullness of the Christian faith. Yet throughout history, popes have contradicted one another, added doctrines foreign to Scripture, and placed tradition alongside and at times above the Word of God. In this conversation, Justin Peters and Mike Gendron examine: ✅ The biblical and historical claims of the papacy ✅ Matthew 16:18 and the question of "the rock" ✅ The Council of Trent and Rome's response to the Reformation ✅ Justification by faith alone vs. Rome's sacramental system ✅ Purgatory, indulgences, and the Mass ✅ Marian dogmas and Rome's view of salvation ✅ Contemporary ecumenism and why clarity matters This episode is not an attack on individual Roman Catholics. Both Justin and Mike express sincere affection for Roman Catholics and desire to see them come to saving faith in Christ alone. Their critique is directed toward the system of Roman Catholicism, which Scripture warns has added to the gospel and stands in contradiction to the sufficiency of Christ's finished work. Scripture is clear: "There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." — 1 Timothy 2:5 "It is finished." — John 19:30 We invite you to weigh everything said in this episode against the unchanging Word of God. Guest Resources: ProclaimingTheGospel.org May the Lord grant grace, clarity, and repentance where needed, and may many come to true freedom in Christ. For more from Justin please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahCdZeXOjTU

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

The fourth trumpet judgment in Revelation 8:12 symbolizes the political collapse of the Western professing Christian Roman Empire, marked by the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars—a prophetic sign of imperial downfall echoed throughout Scripture, from Isaiah's judgment on Babylon to Ezekiel's on Egypt and Joel's on Judah. This collapse culminates in 476 with the deposition of Emperor Romulus Augustus, signaling the end of the Western Roman Empire's imperial authority, though the Senate persisted until 603, and the papacy gradually filled the resulting power vacuum. The removal of the emperor, described as a 'mortal wound' later healed in 800 with Charlemagne's coronation, is interpreted as the hindrance being lifted in 2 Thessalonians 2:7, allowing the papacy to ascend to unprecedented authority, particularly after Pope Boniface III claimed the title of universal bishop in 607. The passage concludes with a call to biblical hope—not rooted in wishful thinking, but in the confident assurance that Jesus Christ, not chance or human rulers, sovereignly directs history toward its appointed end, affirming the reliability of Scripture through its precise historical fulfillment and calling believers to reverence, trust, and obedience.

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

This chapter on the church presents a comprehensive ecclesiology rooted in the sovereignty of Christ, defining the universal church as the assembly of all God's elect—past, present, and future—united under Christ as head. Particular congregations, in contrast, are to be composed of visible saints: living individuals who profess the gospel, live in evangelical obedience, uphold orthodox doctrine, and avoid unrepentant sin. While even the purest local churches are subject to mixture and error, and some may degenerate into spiritual darkness resembling a synagogue of Satan, the Confession affirms that Christ's kingdom endures through history, preserving a faithful remnant until His return. The chapter decisively asserts Christ's supreme and sovereign authority over all church life—its calling, institution, ordering, and governance—rejecting any rival claim, particularly the papacy, which is identified as the Antichrist, a usurper who exalts himself against Christ and violates Christian liberty by imposing unbiblical demands on conscience.

The sermon centers on a call to spiritual discernment amid growing cultural and political turmoil, grounding its message in Psalm 5 and Revelation 13. It emphasizes God's holiness and abhorrence of wickedness, deceit, and falsehood, contrasting the righteous who turn to God in prayer with the ungodly whose hearts are filled with evil and whose words reflect inner corruption. The preacher warns against the dangers of ideological extremism, cancel culture, and the erosion of truth, urging believers to stand firm in biblical faith and to reject counterfeit spiritual authority, particularly in the form of religious deception exemplified by the papacy. Drawing on the imagery of the lion—both the true Lion of Judah and the roaring, deceptive lion of Satan—the message calls for a return to Scripture as the ultimate standard, urging the church to remain vigilant, truthful, and bold in proclaiming the gospel, even in times of societal upheaval.

A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Spirit of Unity vs Unity Of The Spirit-Ecumenical Movement Subtitle: Expository Preaching Ephesians Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/25/2024 Length: 66 min.