In this sermon, the call to rejoice in the Lord is highlighted, emphasizing that true joy stems not from personal accomplishments but from God's completed work through Jesus Christ. This message explores how the anticipation and experience of this divine accomplishment are central to the believer's rejoicing. This message delivers a stark warning against false teachers, who are characterized as "dogs," "evil workers," and "grievous wolves." They promote a works-based salvation, contradicting the foundational truth that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone, without any human boasting. The sermon stresses the critical importance of knowing and being continuously reminded of God's truth, which acts as a safeguard against deception and error. It underscores that personal transformation and sanctification occur through the renewing of the mind by the truth of Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit.
18 Oct 2026
But the Fruit of the Spirit
This sermon explores the profound contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians chapter 5. It emphasizes that while human effort produces undesirable outcomes, the Spirit's work yields transformative character qualities. The message highlights that producing spiritual fruit is not a matter of trying harder but rather allowing God to work through us, as only He can generate true goodness.The message underscores the importance of actively walking in the Spirit, which entails yielding our will to God's and allowing His work to govern our attitudes, relationships, and conduct. It asserts that the Christian life is not lived by personal strength alone but through the Holy Spirit's influence and control. Consistent prayer and submission are presented as crucial for God's will to be accomplished in a believer's life, enabling divine power to manifest. Delving into specific aspects of the fruit, the sermon elaborates on love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. Each quality is described as a direct result of the Spirit's indwelling and active presence, fostering a character that reflects Christ. The message concludes by urging believers to abide in Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their lives and produce these evident virtues.
18 Oct 2026
Standing in God's Counsel
In this sermon, the persistent issue of people being misled by false prophets is explored, drawing parallels to ancient Israel. Corrupt prophets delivered reassuring but deceptive messages, promising peace and exemption from divine consequences, even as the people engaged in extensive wickedness and idolatry. This message underscores that God's unwavering counsel will ultimately stand, revealing the spiritual damage caused by such misleading teachings. This message emphasizes the stark contrast between God's truth and human fables. It highlights that the word of God, like wheat, will endure, while deceptive words, like chaff, will perish. The core of God's message consistently calls for repentance and a turning away from wickedness, offering mercy and the path to everlasting life through belief in Jesus Christ. God's judgment is presented as an inevitable reality for those who do not heed His counsel. This message challenges listeners to embrace the role of faithful proclaimers of God's unadulterated truth, much like the prophet Jeremiah. It calls for standing in God's counsel and declaring His word fully, even when it is unpopular or confronts sin. The sermon concludes by stressing that true change and spiritual growth come through repentance and obedience to God's word, leading to a life that honors Him and avoids the suffering that unaddressed sin inevitably brings.
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