Rev. Stephen Hamilton on SermonAudio

The sermon centers on the profound truth that believers are loosed from their sins through God's sovereign mercy, mighty power, and the meritorious work of Christ, as revealed in Scripture from Psalm 32 to Revelation 1. It emphasizes that forgiveness is not merely the overlooking of sin but a divine act of carrying sins away, blotting them out, and remembering them no more—achieved through Christ's substitutionary sacrifice, which satisfies divine justice and imputes His righteousness to the sinner. The message underscores that salvation is entirely by grace, not earned by repentance or faith, though these are necessary responses to the gospel, which calls all to repent and believe. The Lord's Table becomes a sacred celebration of this complete liberation, where the believer rejoices in being cleansed by Christ's blood and declared righteous through faith. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that the forgiveness of sins is a powerful, gracious, and eternal reality rooted in Christ's atoning death and the Father's eternal purpose to glorify His own name.

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A new MP3 sermon from Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Great Contrast Subtitle: The High Priestly Prayer Speaker: Rev. Stephen Hamilton Broadcaster: Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 10/12/2025 Bible: John 17:25 Length: 38 min.