Heritage Church http://www.heritagechurchtulsa.com/ Heritage Church Tulsa heritagechurchtulsa@gmail.com Heritage Church Tulsa The Pulpit Ministry of Heritage Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pastor-Teacher: Brandon Scalf The Pulpit Ministry of Heritage Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pastor-Teacher: Brandon Scalf en © 2026 Heritage Church Tulsa no Sunday Evening 5/24/2026 Brandon Scalf Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4162 1 77885146603a1d6b96442483c4de2fe9 no Things That Belong to God's Salvation Brandon Scalf <p>True salvation bears the fruit of grace that belongs to salvation. Hebrews 6:9–12 teach that God is too just to forget the Spirit-wrought love, labor, and perseverance He has produced in His people. The believer’s assurance then, rests not in empty profession, but in Christ’s finished work, God’s faithful justice, and a persevering faith that presses on until His promises are inherited.</p> <p>True salvation bears the fruit of grace that belongs to salvation. Hebrews 6:9–12 teach that God is too just to forget the Spirit-wrought love, labor, and perseverance He has produced in His people. The believer’s assurance then, rests not in empty profession, but in Christ’s finished work, God’s faithful justice, and a persevering faith that presses on until His promises are inherited.</p> True salvation bears the fruit of grace that belongs to salvation. Hebrews 6:9–12 teach that God is too just to forget the Spirit-wrought love, labor, and perseverance He has produced in His people. The believer’s assurance then, rests not in empty profession, but in Christ’s finished work, God’s faithful justice, and a persevering faith that presses on until His promises are inherited.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4149 2 f42e38e7624ae0467f55b3024b83693b no The Finality of Apostasy Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 6:4–8 delivers a terrifying warning to those who persistently resist the light of the gospel: there comes a point when repentance becomes impossible. After repeated exposure to truth, continual rejection of Christ hardens the heart beyond recovery, leaving nothing but judgment for the apostate. This sermon confronts the danger of superficial faith and false assurance while calling sinners to flee to Christ while mercy is still extended. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart.</p> <p>Hebrews 6:4–8 delivers a terrifying warning to those who persistently resist the light of the gospel: there comes a point when repentance becomes impossible. After repeated exposure to truth, continual rejection of Christ hardens the heart beyond recovery, leaving nothing but judgment for the apostate. This sermon confronts the danger of superficial faith and false assurance while calling sinners to flee to Christ while mercy is still extended. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart.</p> Hebrews 6:4–8 delivers a terrifying warning to those who persistently resist the light of the gospel: there comes a point when repentance becomes impossible. After repeated exposure to truth, continual rejection of Christ hardens the heart beyond recovery, leaving nothing but judgment for the apostate. This sermon confronts the danger of superficial faith and false assurance while calling sinners to flee to Christ while mercy is still extended. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4480 3 d2a8e27cfa5c9d1d9a02d5d194036a7b no Pressing On to Maturity Brandon Scalf <p>In Hebrews 6:1–3, we are confronted with the sobering reality that hearing truth is not the same as growing by truth. God did not save His people to remain spiritually stagnant, but to press on toward Christlike maturity through grace-fueled obedience and dependence upon Him.</p> <p>In Hebrews 6:1–3, we are confronted with the sobering reality that hearing truth is not the same as growing by truth. God did not save His people to remain spiritually stagnant, but to press on toward Christlike maturity through grace-fueled obedience and dependence upon Him.</p> In Hebrews 6:1–3, we are confronted with the sobering reality that hearing truth is not the same as growing by truth. God did not save His people to remain spiritually stagnant, but to press on toward Christlike maturity through grace-fueled obedience and dependence upon Him.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4258 4 2496b94b16973cdfe0f9da6555d2ea05 no Milk and Meat Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 5:11–14 confronts the terrifying reality of spiritual immaturity in the church—not as an intellectual problem, but as a moral one. This sermon exposes the danger of becoming dull of hearing through spiritual laziness, calling believers to move beyond shallow Christianity into disciplined obedience, discernment, and holiness. With urgent pastoral pleading and piercing biblical clarity, the preacher of Hebrews calls the church to stop wasting sermons, fight sin seriously, and hunger once again for Christ.</p> <p>Hebrews 5:11–14 confronts the terrifying reality of spiritual immaturity in the church—not as an intellectual problem, but as a moral one. This sermon exposes the danger of becoming dull of hearing through spiritual laziness, calling believers to move beyond shallow Christianity into disciplined obedience, discernment, and holiness. With urgent pastoral pleading and piercing biblical clarity, the preacher of Hebrews calls the church to stop wasting sermons, fight sin seriously, and hunger once again for Christ.</p> Hebrews 5:11–14 confronts the terrifying reality of spiritual immaturity in the church—not as an intellectual problem, but as a moral one. This sermon exposes the danger of becoming dull of hearing through spiritual laziness, calling believers to move beyond shallow Christianity into disciplined obedience, discernment, and holiness. With urgent pastoral pleading and piercing biblical clarity, the preacher of Hebrews calls the church to stop wasting sermons, fight sin seriously, and hunger once again for Christ.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4223 5 98ce52114260bfcce2f16bd5dcd85a24 no Guard What Has Been Entrusted Brandon Scalf <p>God's truth is not clay in the preacher’s hands; it is a treasure in the preacher’s custody. 1 Timothy reminds the church that she must guard the deposit entrusted to her, silence error, and stand firm in sound doctrine. </p> <p>God's truth is not clay in the preacher’s hands; it is a treasure in the preacher’s custody. 1 Timothy reminds the church that she must guard the deposit entrusted to her, silence error, and stand firm in sound doctrine. </p> God's truth is not clay in the preacher’s hands; it is a treasure in the preacher’s custody. 1 Timothy reminds the church that she must guard the deposit entrusted to her, silence error, and stand firm in sound doctrine.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2997 6 07b4a36fe68d216beba7ec5959f32570 no Our Perfect High Priest Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 5:1–10 contrasts Israel’s weak, temporary priests with Christ, the eternal Son and perfect High Priest. Through obedient suffering, He is fully qualified and becomes the source of eternal salvation. The text calls us to forsake all lesser mediators and hold fast to Him alone.</p> <p>Hebrews 5:1–10 contrasts Israel’s weak, temporary priests with Christ, the eternal Son and perfect High Priest. Through obedient suffering, He is fully qualified and becomes the source of eternal salvation. The text calls us to forsake all lesser mediators and hold fast to Him alone.</p> Hebrews 5:1–10 contrasts Israel’s weak, temporary priests with Christ, the eternal Son and perfect High Priest. Through obedient suffering, He is fully qualified and becomes the source of eternal salvation. The text calls us to forsake all lesser mediators and hold fast to Him alone.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4382 7 b72e86b135f5544f7b555f04812bcbab no Our Great High Priest Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 4:14–16 reveals Jesus as the Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens as the Son of God. It emphasizes both His supremacy and His sympathy, showing that He shared in our weakness, was tempted in every way, yet remained without sin. Because of His finished and ongoing priestly work, believers now have confident access to God. At the throne of grace, mercy for sin and grace for timely help are continually supplied</p> <p>Hebrews 4:14–16 reveals Jesus as the Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens as the Son of God. It emphasizes both His supremacy and His sympathy, showing that He shared in our weakness, was tempted in every way, yet remained without sin. Because of His finished and ongoing priestly work, believers now have confident access to God. At the throne of grace, mercy for sin and grace for timely help are continually supplied</p> Hebrews 4:14–16 reveals Jesus as the Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens as the Son of God. It emphasizes both His supremacy and His sympathy, showing that He shared in our weakness, was tempted in every way, yet remained without sin. Because of His finished and ongoing priestly work, believers now have confident access to God. At the throne of grace, mercy for sin and grace for timely help are continually supplied

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4818 8 d4bde84bc6c188809674153253e651d2 no The Powerful and Penetrating Word of God Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 4:12-13 shows us that preaching is divine exposure, where the living Word cuts through every layer of self-deception and lays your soul open before God. </p><p>You will not stand over the Word! The Word will stand over you, either breaking you now in repentance or condemning you in future judgment.</p> <p>Hebrews 4:12-13 shows us that preaching is divine exposure, where the living Word cuts through every layer of self-deception and lays your soul open before God. </p><p>You will not stand over the Word! The Word will stand over you, either breaking you now in repentance or condemning you in future judgment.</p> Hebrews 4:12-13 shows us that preaching is divine exposure, where the living Word cuts through every layer of self-deception and lays your soul open before God. 

You will not stand over the Word! The Word will stand over you, either breaking you now in repentance or condemning you in future judgment.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4086 9 9efe6da42313924066b35db4c73bfae7 no The Resurrection and the Life Brandon Scalf <p>In John 11, Jesus does not merely promise that Lazarus will rise. He declares that He Himself is the resurrection and the life, showing Martha that resurrection is not first a future event to be discussed, but a person standing before her to be believed. This Easter message presses the hearer to see that Christ is not only able to raise the dead, but that all life, all hope, and all victory over the grave are found in Him alone.</p> <p>In John 11, Jesus does not merely promise that Lazarus will rise. He declares that He Himself is the resurrection and the life, showing Martha that resurrection is not first a future event to be discussed, but a person standing before her to be believed. This Easter message presses the hearer to see that Christ is not only able to raise the dead, but that all life, all hope, and all victory over the grave are found in Him alone.</p> In John 11, Jesus does not merely promise that Lazarus will rise. He declares that He Himself is the resurrection and the life, showing Martha that resurrection is not first a future event to be discussed, but a person standing before her to be believed. This Easter message presses the hearer to see that Christ is not only able to raise the dead, but that all life, all hope, and all victory over the grave are found in Him alone.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3567 10 babd9127e9eda3503c66e11064440961 no The Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ Brandon Scalf <p>Many try to strip the cross of its severity, reducing it to something manageable, but it stands as the sovereign plan of God to deal decisively with sin. Christ the sinless One was treated as guilty in the place of sinners and bore the full weight of divine judgment. In that great exchange our sin is counted to Him and His righteousness is given to us. The Scriptures are explicit: You are either carrying your sin or Christ carried it for you.</p> <p>Many try to strip the cross of its severity, reducing it to something manageable, but it stands as the sovereign plan of God to deal decisively with sin. Christ the sinless One was treated as guilty in the place of sinners and bore the full weight of divine judgment. In that great exchange our sin is counted to Him and His righteousness is given to us. The Scriptures are explicit: You are either carrying your sin or Christ carried it for you.</p> Many try to strip the cross of its severity, reducing it to something manageable, but it stands as the sovereign plan of God to deal decisively with sin. Christ the sinless One was treated as guilty in the place of sinners and bore the full weight of divine judgment. In that great exchange our sin is counted to Him and His righteousness is given to us. The Scriptures are explicit: You are either carrying your sin or Christ carried it for you.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4308 11 696eba307ac301abb861f3064c53c933 no How the Holy Spirit Helps Brandon Scalf <p>In John 16:7–11, Jesus shows that the Holy Spirit comes as our Helper to confront the world with truth—exposing sin, revealing Christ’s righteousness, and declaring coming judgment. His work is not chaotic but precise, pressing the reality of Christ upon the heart. This passage calls us to respond rightly: to repent of unbelief, rest in Christ alone, and live in light of eternity.</p> <p>In John 16:7–11, Jesus shows that the Holy Spirit comes as our Helper to confront the world with truth—exposing sin, revealing Christ’s righteousness, and declaring coming judgment. His work is not chaotic but precise, pressing the reality of Christ upon the heart. This passage calls us to respond rightly: to repent of unbelief, rest in Christ alone, and live in light of eternity.</p> In John 16:7–11, Jesus shows that the Holy Spirit comes as our Helper to confront the world with truth—exposing sin, revealing Christ’s righteousness, and declaring coming judgment. His work is not chaotic but precise, pressing the reality of Christ upon the heart. This passage calls us to respond rightly: to repent of unbelief, rest in Christ alone, and live in light of eternity.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3658 12 cdceeb0f619feb462485e136dadfe4f8 no Therefore, Let Us Fear Brandon Scalf <p>You can sit under the Word, hear the gospel, and still miss the rest of God. Hebrews 4:1–11 confronts us with a sobering command, “Therefore, let us fear,” calling us to a serious vigilance lest we come close to Christ and yet fall short through unbelief. The promise of rest still stands, but it must be received by faith, not merely heard with the ears. Don’t die on the doorstep, come, believe, and enter the rest that is found in Christ alone.</p> <p>You can sit under the Word, hear the gospel, and still miss the rest of God. Hebrews 4:1–11 confronts us with a sobering command, “Therefore, let us fear,” calling us to a serious vigilance lest we come close to Christ and yet fall short through unbelief. The promise of rest still stands, but it must be received by faith, not merely heard with the ears. Don’t die on the doorstep, come, believe, and enter the rest that is found in Christ alone.</p> You can sit under the Word, hear the gospel, and still miss the rest of God. Hebrews 4:1–11 confronts us with a sobering command, “Therefore, let us fear,” calling us to a serious vigilance lest we come close to Christ and yet fall short through unbelief. The promise of rest still stands, but it must be received by faith, not merely heard with the ears. Don’t die on the doorstep, come, believe, and enter the rest that is found in Christ alone.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4188 13 ab039fedfa2e13ab889ebef567881ff6 no Community Soul Care Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 3:12–19 delivers a clear warning: unbelief leads to a deadly departure from the living God. This sermon calls the church to community soul care: watching, warning, and walking with one another in persevering faith, for the glory of Jesus and each other's good. </p> <p>Hebrews 3:12–19 delivers a clear warning: unbelief leads to a deadly departure from the living God. This sermon calls the church to community soul care: watching, warning, and walking with one another in persevering faith, for the glory of Jesus and each other's good. </p> Hebrews 3:12–19 delivers a clear warning: unbelief leads to a deadly departure from the living God. This sermon calls the church to community soul care: watching, warning, and walking with one another in persevering faith, for the glory of Jesus and each other's good.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4093 14 90fe426ab807602621d07827e5f31a5d no Today If You Hear His Voice Brandon Scalf <p>The wilderness generation heard God’s voice for forty years and still missed His rest. Hebrews 3:7–11 warns the church that truth resisted today becomes hardness tomorrow. If you hear His voice, do not harden your heart! </p> <p>The wilderness generation heard God’s voice for forty years and still missed His rest. Hebrews 3:7–11 warns the church that truth resisted today becomes hardness tomorrow. If you hear His voice, do not harden your heart! </p> The wilderness generation heard God’s voice for forty years and still missed His rest. Hebrews 3:7–11 warns the church that truth resisted today becomes hardness tomorrow. If you hear His voice, do not harden your heart!

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4244 15 bdecdea20d54f3a9bbfade7295455abc no Consider Jesus Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 3:1–6 lifts our eyes to behold the unrivaled supremacy of Jesus Christ. Moses was a faithful servant in God’s house, but Christ is the sovereign Son over God’s house. The builder always possesses greater glory than the building, and Christ is the divine architect of the household of God. And those who truly belong to His house are those who hold fast their confidence and boast in hope until the end.</p> <p>Hebrews 3:1–6 lifts our eyes to behold the unrivaled supremacy of Jesus Christ. Moses was a faithful servant in God’s house, but Christ is the sovereign Son over God’s house. The builder always possesses greater glory than the building, and Christ is the divine architect of the household of God. And those who truly belong to His house are those who hold fast their confidence and boast in hope until the end.</p> Hebrews 3:1–6 lifts our eyes to behold the unrivaled supremacy of Jesus Christ. Moses was a faithful servant in God’s house, but Christ is the sovereign Son over God’s house. The builder always possesses greater glory than the building, and Christ is the divine architect of the household of God. And those who truly belong to His house are those who hold fast their confidence and boast in hope until the end.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4318 16 f2b5e773aee6960e2e37c2b6a72f4f79 no The Death of the Fear of Death Brandon Scalf <p>Death is the shadow every man feels but cannot escape, and Hebrews 2:14–18 declares how that shadow is shattered. In this message we see that Christ truly assumed our humanity in order to die in our place, disarm the devil, cancel our guilt, and crush the fear that enslaves the soul. Through His substitutionary death and priestly ministry, He did not merely comfort us, He conquered what made death terrifying. The fear of death dies because the Son of God died and rose, so now we live as those whose greatest enemy has already been defeated.</p> <p>Death is the shadow every man feels but cannot escape, and Hebrews 2:14–18 declares how that shadow is shattered. In this message we see that Christ truly assumed our humanity in order to die in our place, disarm the devil, cancel our guilt, and crush the fear that enslaves the soul. Through His substitutionary death and priestly ministry, He did not merely comfort us, He conquered what made death terrifying. The fear of death dies because the Son of God died and rose, so now we live as those whose greatest enemy has already been defeated.</p> Death is the shadow every man feels but cannot escape, and Hebrews 2:14–18 declares how that shadow is shattered. In this message we see that Christ truly assumed our humanity in order to die in our place, disarm the devil, cancel our guilt, and crush the fear that enslaves the soul. Through His substitutionary death and priestly ministry, He did not merely comfort us, He conquered what made death terrifying. The fear of death dies because the Son of God died and rose, so now we live as those whose greatest enemy has already been defeated.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4645 17 96bbc9d2550a2c8fd41f72d2dd3d6b4c no The Fitting Nature of Christ’s Sufferings Brandon Scalf <p>The cross has always offended human pride, yet Hebrews 2:10–13 declares that Christ’s sufferings were not absurd or accidental fitting in the sovereign plan of God. His death proclaimed the glory of the Father, proved the worthiness of the Son as our perfected Captain, and secured a redeemed family He is not ashamed to call His brothers. What the world mocks as weakness, Scripture reveals as divine wisdom and redemptive beauty. Cling to the One who suffered to bring many sons to glory that you may not drift. </p> <p>The cross has always offended human pride, yet Hebrews 2:10–13 declares that Christ’s sufferings were not absurd or accidental fitting in the sovereign plan of God. His death proclaimed the glory of the Father, proved the worthiness of the Son as our perfected Captain, and secured a redeemed family He is not ashamed to call His brothers. What the world mocks as weakness, Scripture reveals as divine wisdom and redemptive beauty. Cling to the One who suffered to bring many sons to glory that you may not drift. </p> The cross has always offended human pride, yet Hebrews 2:10–13 declares that Christ’s sufferings were not absurd or accidental fitting in the sovereign plan of God. His death proclaimed the glory of the Father, proved the worthiness of the Son as our perfected Captain, and secured a redeemed family He is not ashamed to call His brothers. What the world mocks as weakness, Scripture reveals as divine wisdom and redemptive beauty. Cling to the One who suffered to bring many sons to glory that you may not drift.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4810 18 270481689624055a45cf2e43e5820e30 no Rulers of the World to Come Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 2:5–9 warns pressured, professing believers that the most dangerous path is not loud rebellion but quiet neglect, drifting past so great a salvation. The preacher of Hebrews anchors that warning in a coming reality: God has not subjected the world to come to angels, but to redeemed humanity under the true Man, Jesus Christ. Psalm 8 exposes the tension we all feel, because man was crowned for dominion, yet we do not yet see all things subjected to him in a world still scarred by sin and death. But their is hope! Why? Because we see HIM -Jesus! Humbled for a little while, crowned through the suffering of death, and by the grace of God tasting death for His people. </p> <p>Hebrews 2:5–9 warns pressured, professing believers that the most dangerous path is not loud rebellion but quiet neglect, drifting past so great a salvation. The preacher of Hebrews anchors that warning in a coming reality: God has not subjected the world to come to angels, but to redeemed humanity under the true Man, Jesus Christ. Psalm 8 exposes the tension we all feel, because man was crowned for dominion, yet we do not yet see all things subjected to him in a world still scarred by sin and death. But their is hope! Why? Because we see HIM -Jesus! Humbled for a little while, crowned through the suffering of death, and by the grace of God tasting death for His people. </p> Hebrews 2:5–9 warns pressured, professing believers that the most dangerous path is not loud rebellion but quiet neglect, drifting past so great a salvation. The preacher of Hebrews anchors that warning in a coming reality: God has not subjected the world to come to angels, but to redeemed humanity under the true Man, Jesus Christ. Psalm 8 exposes the tension we all feel, because man was crowned for dominion, yet we do not yet see all things subjected to him in a world still scarred by sin and death. But their is hope! Why? Because we see HIM -Jesus! Humbled for a little while, crowned through the suffering of death, and by the grace of God tasting death for His people.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3992 19 64f17f856151b5ce159fc97e74d15303 no The Tragedy of Drifting Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 2:1–4 warns about the quietest way to die spiritually: drifting through small neglects and casual listening. This message calls you to pay close attention to what you have heard, because indifference to Christ is never neutral. How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Run to Christ today, and treat the preached Word like your life depends on it because it does!</p> <p>Hebrews 2:1–4 warns about the quietest way to die spiritually: drifting through small neglects and casual listening. This message calls you to pay close attention to what you have heard, because indifference to Christ is never neutral. How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Run to Christ today, and treat the preached Word like your life depends on it because it does!</p> Hebrews 2:1–4 warns about the quietest way to die spiritually: drifting through small neglects and casual listening. This message calls you to pay close attention to what you have heard, because indifference to Christ is never neutral. How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Run to Christ today, and treat the preached Word like your life depends on it because it does!

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 5106 20 f474d648de24b741db3d86849ae1d134 no The Son’s Superiority to Angels Brandon Scalf <p>Hebrews 1:4-14 declares the absolute supremacy of Christ over angels. Jesus is not a servant in God’s house but the eternal Son: worshiped by heaven, enthroned forever, and unchanging in His glory. When we see Him clearly, drifting becomes unthinkable. He is better always and forever.</p> <p>Hebrews 1:4-14 declares the absolute supremacy of Christ over angels. Jesus is not a servant in God’s house but the eternal Son: worshiped by heaven, enthroned forever, and unchanging in His glory. When we see Him clearly, drifting becomes unthinkable. He is better always and forever.</p> Hebrews 1:4-14 declares the absolute supremacy of Christ over angels. Jesus is not a servant in God’s house but the eternal Son: worshiped by heaven, enthroned forever, and unchanging in His glory. When we see Him clearly, drifting becomes unthinkable. He is better always and forever.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4096 21 96f0ba36f26df71604a7355ba8faa672 no The Son’s Cleansing Work Brandon Scalf <p>How can guilty sinners stand before a holy God and live? Hebrews 1:2–3 answers with thunderous clarity: the Son has actually cleansed sin, finished the work, and sat down in victorious reign. This sermon strips away sentimental religion and self-help theology to confront the reality of sin, the certainty of God’s wrath, and the glory of Christ’s once-for-all atonement.</p> <p>How can guilty sinners stand before a holy God and live? Hebrews 1:2–3 answers with thunderous clarity: the Son has actually cleansed sin, finished the work, and sat down in victorious reign. This sermon strips away sentimental religion and self-help theology to confront the reality of sin, the certainty of God’s wrath, and the glory of Christ’s once-for-all atonement.</p> How can guilty sinners stand before a holy God and live? Hebrews 1:2–3 answers with thunderous clarity: the Son has actually cleansed sin, finished the work, and sat down in victorious reign. This sermon strips away sentimental religion and self-help theology to confront the reality of sin, the certainty of God’s wrath, and the glory of Christ’s once-for-all atonement.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4538 22 e87160826581f3fda0c9adafc161c44a no Following Jesus Will Cost You Everything Brandon Scalf <p>Crowds followed Jesus, but He refused to flatter them because He was not after admirers but disciples. From Demas’ tragic desertion to Christ’s shocking confrontation in Luke 14, this sermon exposes the deadly difference between proximity to Jesus and allegiance to Jesus.</p><p>Following Jesus Will Cost You Everything</p> <p>Crowds followed Jesus, but He refused to flatter them because He was not after admirers but disciples. From Demas’ tragic desertion to Christ’s shocking confrontation in Luke 14, this sermon exposes the deadly difference between proximity to Jesus and allegiance to Jesus.</p><p>Following Jesus Will Cost You Everything</p> Crowds followed Jesus, but He refused to flatter them because He was not after admirers but disciples. From Demas’ tragic desertion to Christ’s shocking confrontation in Luke 14, this sermon exposes the deadly difference between proximity to Jesus and allegiance to Jesus.

Following Jesus Will Cost You Everything

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3664 23 2f73b157b272451958b80609413a6333 no The Son’s Absolute Superiority Brandon Scalf <p>God has spoken and His final, full, and flawless Word is His Son. Hebrews 1:2–4 unleashes a powerful portrait of Christ: heir of all things, creator of the ages, radiance of God’s glory, exact representation of His nature, and sovereign sustainer of the universe. This is not gentle poetry; it is theological artillery meant to crush every rival and cure every drifting heart. See the Son rightly, and compromise collapses, endurance awakens, and worship becomes inevitable.</p> <p>God has spoken and His final, full, and flawless Word is His Son. Hebrews 1:2–4 unleashes a powerful portrait of Christ: heir of all things, creator of the ages, radiance of God’s glory, exact representation of His nature, and sovereign sustainer of the universe. This is not gentle poetry; it is theological artillery meant to crush every rival and cure every drifting heart. See the Son rightly, and compromise collapses, endurance awakens, and worship becomes inevitable.</p> God has spoken and His final, full, and flawless Word is His Son. Hebrews 1:2–4 unleashes a powerful portrait of Christ: heir of all things, creator of the ages, radiance of God’s glory, exact representation of His nature, and sovereign sustainer of the universe. This is not gentle poetry; it is theological artillery meant to crush every rival and cure every drifting heart. See the Son rightly, and compromise collapses, endurance awakens, and worship becomes inevitable.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3858 24 b8caa765d6ac91bac1b8a36c5eed1025 no God’s Final Word in His Son Brandon Scalf <p>God once spoke in types and shadows, through prophets and promises but now He has spoken fully and finally in His Son. Hebrews 1:1–2 declares that Christianity rests not on new revelations, but on a finished one. This sermon calls believers to abandon the chase for extra words and to rest in the glory, authority, and sufficiency of Christ alone.</p> <p>God once spoke in types and shadows, through prophets and promises but now He has spoken fully and finally in His Son. Hebrews 1:1–2 declares that Christianity rests not on new revelations, but on a finished one. This sermon calls believers to abandon the chase for extra words and to rest in the glory, authority, and sufficiency of Christ alone.</p> God once spoke in types and shadows, through prophets and promises but now He has spoken fully and finally in His Son. Hebrews 1:1–2 declares that Christianity rests not on new revelations, but on a finished one. This sermon calls believers to abandon the chase for extra words and to rest in the glory, authority, and sufficiency of Christ alone.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3915 25 9cc1b479bc888dc389f395d69fc216d4 no Anatomy of a Satisfied Soul Brandon Scalf <p>Psalm 63 is a desert psalm written after betrayal and marked not by complaint but by holy satisfaction. David teaches that true contentment is not circumstantial but theological, for the soul is satisfied not when life improves but when God is treasured above life itself. This sermon traces the anatomy of a satisfied soul, one that longs for God, lauds God, and leans on God in crisis and conflict. This Psalm is Scripture-driven clarity on where lasting satisfaction is truly found.</p> <p>Psalm 63 is a desert psalm written after betrayal and marked not by complaint but by holy satisfaction. David teaches that true contentment is not circumstantial but theological, for the soul is satisfied not when life improves but when God is treasured above life itself. This sermon traces the anatomy of a satisfied soul, one that longs for God, lauds God, and leans on God in crisis and conflict. This Psalm is Scripture-driven clarity on where lasting satisfaction is truly found.</p> Psalm 63 is a desert psalm written after betrayal and marked not by complaint but by holy satisfaction. David teaches that true contentment is not circumstantial but theological, for the soul is satisfied not when life improves but when God is treasured above life itself. This sermon traces the anatomy of a satisfied soul, one that longs for God, lauds God, and leans on God in crisis and conflict. This Psalm is Scripture-driven clarity on where lasting satisfaction is truly found.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4669 26 348f96f115f91324c8ed404a746f20ea no The Sovereign Son Brandon Scalf <p>Isaiah 9:6–7 declares that God has acted decisively in human history. It proclaims that the Child to be (and was) born is the eternal Son (true man to represent us, true God to save us) sent into darkness to establish an everlasting kingdom. The coming of this Son, Jesus, leaves no neutrality: light has entered the world, and every hearer must reckon with Him.</p> <p>Isaiah 9:6–7 declares that God has acted decisively in human history. It proclaims that the Child to be (and was) born is the eternal Son (true man to represent us, true God to save us) sent into darkness to establish an everlasting kingdom. The coming of this Son, Jesus, leaves no neutrality: light has entered the world, and every hearer must reckon with Him.</p> Isaiah 9:6–7 declares that God has acted decisively in human history. It proclaims that the Child to be (and was) born is the eternal Son (true man to represent us, true God to save us) sent into darkness to establish an everlasting kingdom. The coming of this Son, Jesus, leaves no neutrality: light has entered the world, and every hearer must reckon with Him.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4379 27 e7d92e70c943d34a960003dfa8d05004 no The Servant Savior Brandon Scalf <p>Isaiah 52–53 is the gospel preached 700 years before Christ. The Servant is exalted through humiliation, rejected by the world, crushed as a substitute, and raised in triumph by the sovereign will of God. This is not martyrdom; it is substitution, victory, and redemption accomplished. Advent strength flows from the cross of Christ.</p> <p>Isaiah 52–53 is the gospel preached 700 years before Christ. The Servant is exalted through humiliation, rejected by the world, crushed as a substitute, and raised in triumph by the sovereign will of God. This is not martyrdom; it is substitution, victory, and redemption accomplished. Advent strength flows from the cross of Christ.</p> Isaiah 52–53 is the gospel preached 700 years before Christ. The Servant is exalted through humiliation, rejected by the world, crushed as a substitute, and raised in triumph by the sovereign will of God. This is not martyrdom; it is substitution, victory, and redemption accomplished. Advent strength flows from the cross of Christ.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4499 28 0a9aa77cd135de4f8cd268e1132d2b5a no The Selfless Shepherd-King Brandon Scalf <p>In a world filled with false shepherds and devouring leaders, Advent announces the arrival of the One who came not to take from His people, but to give His life for them. Ezekiel 34 promised a Shepherd-King who would rescue, restore, and rule His flock with selfless devotion. In Bethlehem, that promise took on flesh. Come behold Jesus, the One who saves, shepherds, and secures His people forever.</p> <p>In a world filled with false shepherds and devouring leaders, Advent announces the arrival of the One who came not to take from His people, but to give His life for them. Ezekiel 34 promised a Shepherd-King who would rescue, restore, and rule His flock with selfless devotion. In Bethlehem, that promise took on flesh. Come behold Jesus, the One who saves, shepherds, and secures His people forever.</p> In a world filled with false shepherds and devouring leaders, Advent announces the arrival of the One who came not to take from His people, but to give His life for them. Ezekiel 34 promised a Shepherd-King who would rescue, restore, and rule His flock with selfless devotion. In Bethlehem, that promise took on flesh. Come behold Jesus, the One who saves, shepherds, and secures His people forever.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4256 29 5971311f1c3b98a0e900043c09d57db9 no God’s Triumphant Love Brandon Scalf <p>Romans 8:31–39 lifts believers to the summit of divine assurance, showcasing a love unlike every twisted counterfeit the world calls “love.” Paul anchors our confidence in the God who did not spare His own Son, who justifies His people, who intercedes for them, and who leads them in victory through every trial. This passage points to the joyous reality that no accusation, no suffering, and no cosmic power can sever Christ’s people from His invincible love. </p> <p>Romans 8:31–39 lifts believers to the summit of divine assurance, showcasing a love unlike every twisted counterfeit the world calls “love.” Paul anchors our confidence in the God who did not spare His own Son, who justifies His people, who intercedes for them, and who leads them in victory through every trial. This passage points to the joyous reality that no accusation, no suffering, and no cosmic power can sever Christ’s people from His invincible love. </p> Romans 8:31–39 lifts believers to the summit of divine assurance, showcasing a love unlike every twisted counterfeit the world calls “love.” Paul anchors our confidence in the God who did not spare His own Son, who justifies His people, who intercedes for them, and who leads them in victory through every trial. This passage points to the joyous reality that no accusation, no suffering, and no cosmic power can sever Christ’s people from His invincible love. 

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4619 30 20993c7269744bacd5caf1c8cd738c90 no Being Slaves of Christ Nathaniel Jolly Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2505 31 47024818bde677a95d5aac8d83f8461f no Our Sovereign Security Brandon Scalf <p>In Romans 8:26–30, Paul shows that our security has never depended on our strength but on God’s sovereignty. When we are too weak to pray, the Spirit intercedes; when life feels chaotic, the Father orchestrates all things for good; and when we fear falling, the Son holds us fast. This is the unbreakable chain of God’s saving purpose from foreknowledge to glorification. Christian, your future is not fragile - it's secured by the Triune God.</p> <p>In Romans 8:26–30, Paul shows that our security has never depended on our strength but on God’s sovereignty. When we are too weak to pray, the Spirit intercedes; when life feels chaotic, the Father orchestrates all things for good; and when we fear falling, the Son holds us fast. This is the unbreakable chain of God’s saving purpose from foreknowledge to glorification. Christian, your future is not fragile - it's secured by the Triune God.</p> In Romans 8:26–30, Paul shows that our security has never depended on our strength but on God’s sovereignty. When we are too weak to pray, the Spirit intercedes; when life feels chaotic, the Father orchestrates all things for good; and when we fear falling, the Son holds us fast. This is the unbreakable chain of God’s saving purpose from foreknowledge to glorification. Christian, your future is not fragile - it's secured by the Triune God.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4243 32 8692860aa72d72db1fa932154ad9436b no Present Suffering and Future Glory Brandon Scalf <p>In Romans 8:18–25, Paul assures suffering believers that the heaviest pain of the present is nothing compared to the glory God has secured for His children. Lift your eyes from the weight of the moment and fix them on the unbreakable promises of God. Anchor your weary heart in a hope so real, so near, and so glory-laden that it transforms the way you endure every trial.</p> <p>In Romans 8:18–25, Paul assures suffering believers that the heaviest pain of the present is nothing compared to the glory God has secured for His children. Lift your eyes from the weight of the moment and fix them on the unbreakable promises of God. Anchor your weary heart in a hope so real, so near, and so glory-laden that it transforms the way you endure every trial.</p> In Romans 8:18–25, Paul assures suffering believers that the heaviest pain of the present is nothing compared to the glory God has secured for His children. Lift your eyes from the weight of the moment and fix them on the unbreakable promises of God. Anchor your weary heart in a hope so real, so near, and so glory-laden that it transforms the way you endure every trial.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4442 33 d44975bf788b9668c69945b09884fd87 no The Prevailing Lovingkindness of Yahweh Brandon Scalf <p>Psalm 117 may be the Bible’s shortest chapter, but it issues one of Scripture’s loudest commands: every nation, every people must praise Yahweh. The psalm roots this global summons in God’s covenant love that prevails over His people and His unchanging truth that outlasts every kingdom and culture. This sermon calls believers to stand in awe of a God whose steadfast love conquers, whose truth endures, and whose glory demands worship from the ends of the earth.</p> <p>Psalm 117 may be the Bible’s shortest chapter, but it issues one of Scripture’s loudest commands: every nation, every people must praise Yahweh. The psalm roots this global summons in God’s covenant love that prevails over His people and His unchanging truth that outlasts every kingdom and culture. This sermon calls believers to stand in awe of a God whose steadfast love conquers, whose truth endures, and whose glory demands worship from the ends of the earth.</p> Psalm 117 may be the Bible’s shortest chapter, but it issues one of Scripture’s loudest commands: every nation, every people must praise Yahweh. The psalm roots this global summons in God’s covenant love that prevails over His people and His unchanging truth that outlasts every kingdom and culture. This sermon calls believers to stand in awe of a God whose steadfast love conquers, whose truth endures, and whose glory demands worship from the ends of the earth.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3458 34 525a58c58232860a25ebbfc277cb9215 no A Psalm for the Eyes Brandon Scalf <p>Where you fix your eyes will shape your faith. Psalm 123 calls weary pilgrims to lift their gaze from the chaos of earth to the throne of heaven. When life’s storms swirl and mockers sneer, the believer steadies his soul by looking upward in dependence, submission, and hope. This psalm teaches that the direction of your eyes determines the condition of your heart.</p> <p>Where you fix your eyes will shape your faith. Psalm 123 calls weary pilgrims to lift their gaze from the chaos of earth to the throne of heaven. When life’s storms swirl and mockers sneer, the believer steadies his soul by looking upward in dependence, submission, and hope. This psalm teaches that the direction of your eyes determines the condition of your heart.</p> Where you fix your eyes will shape your faith. Psalm 123 calls weary pilgrims to lift their gaze from the chaos of earth to the throne of heaven. When life’s storms swirl and mockers sneer, the believer steadies his soul by looking upward in dependence, submission, and hope. This psalm teaches that the direction of your eyes determines the condition of your heart.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3612 35 45e17227d2368537350b358fbb7a0e68 no We are Children of God Brandon Scalf <p>Once enslaved to sin, now adopted as sons! Romans 8:12–17 proclaims our glorious family identity. In this sermon Paul shows us the Spirit’s power to mortify sin, the privilege of crying “Abba, Father,” and the promise of inheriting glory with Christ. Every battle with sin, every cry of faith, every moment of suffering proves our sonship and prepares us for glory. You are no longer a debtor to the flesh, but a child of the King! Live like it, fight like it, rejoice like it.</p> <p>Once enslaved to sin, now adopted as sons! Romans 8:12–17 proclaims our glorious family identity. In this sermon Paul shows us the Spirit’s power to mortify sin, the privilege of crying “Abba, Father,” and the promise of inheriting glory with Christ. Every battle with sin, every cry of faith, every moment of suffering proves our sonship and prepares us for glory. You are no longer a debtor to the flesh, but a child of the King! Live like it, fight like it, rejoice like it.</p> Once enslaved to sin, now adopted as sons! Romans 8:12–17 proclaims our glorious family identity. In this sermon Paul shows us the Spirit’s power to mortify sin, the privilege of crying “Abba, Father,” and the promise of inheriting glory with Christ. Every battle with sin, every cry of faith, every moment of suffering proves our sonship and prepares us for glory. You are no longer a debtor to the flesh, but a child of the King! Live like it, fight like it, rejoice like it.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4757 36 0581071eef52090c57fe30996db05f71 no Enter His Courts with Praise Brandon Scalf <p>Worship is not a suggestion, it's a summons. Psalm 100 calls every believer to enter the courts of Yahweh with shouts of joy, songs of gladness, and hearts overflowing with thanksgiving.</p> <p>Worship is not a suggestion, it's a summons. Psalm 100 calls every believer to enter the courts of Yahweh with shouts of joy, songs of gladness, and hearts overflowing with thanksgiving.</p> Worship is not a suggestion, it's a summons. Psalm 100 calls every believer to enter the courts of Yahweh with shouts of joy, songs of gladness, and hearts overflowing with thanksgiving.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4058 37 e7b67a4b3ca2fee90f3b8af2fa9f3336 no Life in the Spirit Brandon Scalf <p>The Christian life isn’t difficult, it’s impossible without the Holy Spirit! In this message on Romans 8:5-11, Paul's shows the saints at Rome, and us by extension, that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now lives in every believer - transforming our mind, changing our nature, and guaranteeing our resurrection. Christianity isn’t about self-improvement; it’s about Spirit-empowered transformation.</p> <p>The Christian life isn’t difficult, it’s impossible without the Holy Spirit! In this message on Romans 8:5-11, Paul's shows the saints at Rome, and us by extension, that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now lives in every believer - transforming our mind, changing our nature, and guaranteeing our resurrection. Christianity isn’t about self-improvement; it’s about Spirit-empowered transformation.</p> The Christian life isn’t difficult, it’s impossible without the Holy Spirit! In this message on Romans 8:5-11, Paul's shows the saints at Rome, and us by extension, that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now lives in every believer - transforming our mind, changing our nature, and guaranteeing our resurrection. Christianity isn’t about self-improvement; it’s about Spirit-empowered transformation.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4528 38 5113e57a0ca4630eed7be86ee1a87a8c no My Help Comes from Yahweh Brandon Scalf <p>When life weighs heavy and the mountains of fear and sorrow rise before you, Psalm 121 calls you to look up, not to the hills, but to the God who made them. He is your Help in weakness, your Harness in wandering, your Haven in weariness, and your Hero in warfare. The same Yahweh who keeps Israel keeps your soul - steadfast, sleepless, and sovereign.</p> <p>When life weighs heavy and the mountains of fear and sorrow rise before you, Psalm 121 calls you to look up, not to the hills, but to the God who made them. He is your Help in weakness, your Harness in wandering, your Haven in weariness, and your Hero in warfare. The same Yahweh who keeps Israel keeps your soul - steadfast, sleepless, and sovereign.</p> When life weighs heavy and the mountains of fear and sorrow rise before you, Psalm 121 calls you to look up, not to the hills, but to the God who made them. He is your Help in weakness, your Harness in wandering, your Haven in weariness, and your Hero in warfare. The same Yahweh who keeps Israel keeps your soul - steadfast, sleepless, and sovereign.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3664 39 150fc8b5d4c0c236813b1efa0a0caa13 no No Condemnation in Christ Brandon Scalf <p>In this sermon on Romans 8:1-4 we ascend to the summit of the gospel - where guilt is silenced, wrath is satisfied, and the Spirit sets believers free to walk in newness of life. The verdict has been rendered, the penalty paid, and the power of sin broken. Lift your head, believer - the gavel has fallen, and your case is forever closed in Christ for there is NO CONDEMNATION in Him! </p> <p>In this sermon on Romans 8:1-4 we ascend to the summit of the gospel - where guilt is silenced, wrath is satisfied, and the Spirit sets believers free to walk in newness of life. The verdict has been rendered, the penalty paid, and the power of sin broken. Lift your head, believer - the gavel has fallen, and your case is forever closed in Christ for there is NO CONDEMNATION in Him! </p> In this sermon on Romans 8:1-4 we ascend to the summit of the gospel - where guilt is silenced, wrath is satisfied, and the Spirit sets believers free to walk in newness of life. The verdict has been rendered, the penalty paid, and the power of sin broken. Lift your head, believer - the gavel has fallen, and your case is forever closed in Christ for there is NO CONDEMNATION in Him!

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4748 40 85ac430f1c884f39f1ad18f303fafd53 no Paul’s Threefold Blessing Brandon Scalf <p>Paul’s final words to the Ephesians are not a weary farewell—but a triumphant benediction. After scaling the heights of divine truth, the Apostle descends with a shepherd’s heart, blessing the church with peace, love, and grace. This closing passage reveals the pulse of a faithful apostle and the pattern of a faithful church—anchored in peace with God, aflame with love for Christ, and upheld by grace unending. “Paul’s Threefold Blessing” calls believers to live and love with incorruptible devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> <p>Paul’s final words to the Ephesians are not a weary farewell—but a triumphant benediction. After scaling the heights of divine truth, the Apostle descends with a shepherd’s heart, blessing the church with peace, love, and grace. This closing passage reveals the pulse of a faithful apostle and the pattern of a faithful church—anchored in peace with God, aflame with love for Christ, and upheld by grace unending. “Paul’s Threefold Blessing” calls believers to live and love with incorruptible devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> Paul’s final words to the Ephesians are not a weary farewell—but a triumphant benediction. After scaling the heights of divine truth, the Apostle descends with a shepherd’s heart, blessing the church with peace, love, and grace. This closing passage reveals the pulse of a faithful apostle and the pattern of a faithful church—anchored in peace with God, aflame with love for Christ, and upheld by grace unending. “Paul’s Threefold Blessing” calls believers to live and love with incorruptible devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4359 41 37317430d1049a6121c2222ee7606a91 no The Sovereign Reign of Yahweh Brandon Scalf <p>When the world trembles, the throne of God stands firm. Psalm 93 exalts Yahweh as the eternal, unrivaled King—robed in majesty, girded with strength, and ruling in holiness. This sermon, “The Sovereign Reign of Yahweh,” proclaims that no flood of chaos, no tide of evil, and no power of man can dethrone Him.</p> <p>When the world trembles, the throne of God stands firm. Psalm 93 exalts Yahweh as the eternal, unrivaled King—robed in majesty, girded with strength, and ruling in holiness. This sermon, “The Sovereign Reign of Yahweh,” proclaims that no flood of chaos, no tide of evil, and no power of man can dethrone Him.</p> When the world trembles, the throne of God stands firm. Psalm 93 exalts Yahweh as the eternal, unrivaled King—robed in majesty, girded with strength, and ruling in holiness. This sermon, “The Sovereign Reign of Yahweh,” proclaims that no flood of chaos, no tide of evil, and no power of man can dethrone Him.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3531 42 47329a4724b11209e97652972ff12d60 no Warfare Praying Brandon Scalf <p>In Wartime Prayer from Ephesians 6:18–20, Pastor Brandon calls believers to engage the fiercest battles of life not with clenched fists, but with bent knees. Prayer, Paul declares, is the Christian soldier’s lifeline—steadfast, Spirit-led, watchful, and selfless. When the world rages and the enemy advances, the church’s greatest weapon is not protest or power, but communion with God through prayer. The victory belongs to those who fight on their knees.</p> <p>In Wartime Prayer from Ephesians 6:18–20, Pastor Brandon calls believers to engage the fiercest battles of life not with clenched fists, but with bent knees. Prayer, Paul declares, is the Christian soldier’s lifeline—steadfast, Spirit-led, watchful, and selfless. When the world rages and the enemy advances, the church’s greatest weapon is not protest or power, but communion with God through prayer. The victory belongs to those who fight on their knees.</p> In Wartime Prayer from Ephesians 6:18–20, Pastor Brandon calls believers to engage the fiercest battles of life not with clenched fists, but with bent knees. Prayer, Paul declares, is the Christian soldier’s lifeline—steadfast, Spirit-led, watchful, and selfless. When the world rages and the enemy advances, the church’s greatest weapon is not protest or power, but communion with God through prayer. The victory belongs to those who fight on their knees.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4652 43 97e2ca2db318df26b027c6973e52b4a9 no The Sword of the Spirit Brandon Scalf <p>The Word of God is not a decoration to be displayed but a weapon to be drawn. In this sermon on Ephesians 6:17b, Pastor Brandon reminds believers that Scripture is the Spirit’s sword: divinely authored, inerrant, sufficient, and powerful to defend, convict, save, and sanctify. Therefore, Christians today must stand firm, wielding the sword of the Spirit with conviction when the world demands their silence. In short, this sermon calls the church to trade comfort for combat, sentiment for Scripture, and once again unsheathe the sword that makes hell tremble.</p> <p>The Word of God is not a decoration to be displayed but a weapon to be drawn. In this sermon on Ephesians 6:17b, Pastor Brandon reminds believers that Scripture is the Spirit’s sword: divinely authored, inerrant, sufficient, and powerful to defend, convict, save, and sanctify. Therefore, Christians today must stand firm, wielding the sword of the Spirit with conviction when the world demands their silence. In short, this sermon calls the church to trade comfort for combat, sentiment for Scripture, and once again unsheathe the sword that makes hell tremble.</p> The Word of God is not a decoration to be displayed but a weapon to be drawn. In this sermon on Ephesians 6:17b, Pastor Brandon reminds believers that Scripture is the Spirit’s sword: divinely authored, inerrant, sufficient, and powerful to defend, convict, save, and sanctify. Therefore, Christians today must stand firm, wielding the sword of the Spirit with conviction when the world demands their silence. In short, this sermon calls the church to trade comfort for combat, sentiment for Scripture, and once again unsheathe the sword that makes hell tremble.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4556 44 f1fb47c7f5bb0628e903c51ba20422b9 no Test the Spirits John Mathis Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4222 45 a7871b9b97f38b571f61dfefd35abc00 no The Helmet of Salvation Brandon Scalf <p>This morning's sermon, The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a), reminded us that true battlefield courage comes from knowing we are already dead to sin and alive in Christ. Salvation is not just a past event but a present reality and a future hope—justification, sanctification, and glorification. This helmet guards the mind against Satan’s assaults, anchors us in assurance, and points us forward to the final victory in Christ. Strap it on daily, for the war is real, but the victory is already won.</p> <p>This morning's sermon, The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a), reminded us that true battlefield courage comes from knowing we are already dead to sin and alive in Christ. Salvation is not just a past event but a present reality and a future hope—justification, sanctification, and glorification. This helmet guards the mind against Satan’s assaults, anchors us in assurance, and points us forward to the final victory in Christ. Strap it on daily, for the war is real, but the victory is already won.</p> This morning's sermon, The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a), reminded us that true battlefield courage comes from knowing we are already dead to sin and alive in Christ. Salvation is not just a past event but a present reality and a future hope—justification, sanctification, and glorification. This helmet guards the mind against Satan’s assaults, anchors us in assurance, and points us forward to the final victory in Christ. Strap it on daily, for the war is real, but the victory is already won.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4049 46 936d1a066b2466e7fbbcb8459ea19ec7 no The Shield of Faith Brandon Scalf <p>This Sunday’s message, “The Shield of Faith” (Ephesians 6:16), calls us to lift high the only defense strong enough to extinguish Satan’s fiery arrows—faith in Christ. Faith is not a vague optimism, but a confident trust in God’s Word, grounded in His promises and proven in battle. It shields us from doubt, fear, and despair, not because of our strength, but because of Christ’s. Faith is essential, powerful, and protective—and in every trial, the shield of faith must be raised.</p> <p>This Sunday’s message, “The Shield of Faith” (Ephesians 6:16), calls us to lift high the only defense strong enough to extinguish Satan’s fiery arrows—faith in Christ. Faith is not a vague optimism, but a confident trust in God’s Word, grounded in His promises and proven in battle. It shields us from doubt, fear, and despair, not because of our strength, but because of Christ’s. Faith is essential, powerful, and protective—and in every trial, the shield of faith must be raised.</p> This Sunday’s message, “The Shield of Faith” (Ephesians 6:16), calls us to lift high the only defense strong enough to extinguish Satan’s fiery arrows—faith in Christ. Faith is not a vague optimism, but a confident trust in God’s Word, grounded in His promises and proven in battle. It shields us from doubt, fear, and despair, not because of our strength, but because of Christ’s. Faith is essential, powerful, and protective—and in every trial, the shield of faith must be raised.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4375 47 f820dc2fcbb707a8f404737dabd3924b no The Authority of Jesus Brandon Scalf Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3328 48 b2bcbae89980a263c78f84dbcdf61eb2 no The Boots of Gospel Peace Brandon Scalf <p>In The Boots of Gospel Peace from Ephesians 6:15, we see that the gospel is the firm footing that stabilizes us when the world shakes. Christ Himself is our peace—granting us security with God, serenity in the soul, and swiftness in proclaiming His good news. Believers must strap on these gospel boots daily, standing firm in the battle and marching forward with boldness to advance the kingdom of Christ.</p> <p>In The Boots of Gospel Peace from Ephesians 6:15, we see that the gospel is the firm footing that stabilizes us when the world shakes. Christ Himself is our peace—granting us security with God, serenity in the soul, and swiftness in proclaiming His good news. Believers must strap on these gospel boots daily, standing firm in the battle and marching forward with boldness to advance the kingdom of Christ.</p> In The Boots of Gospel Peace from Ephesians 6:15, we see that the gospel is the firm footing that stabilizes us when the world shakes. Christ Himself is our peace—granting us security with God, serenity in the soul, and swiftness in proclaiming His good news. Believers must strap on these gospel boots daily, standing firm in the battle and marching forward with boldness to advance the kingdom of Christ.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4477 49 c1379c3b01ec0f9b5fca75b65fb8e2cc no The Breastplate of Righteousness Brandon Scalf Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4322 50 c9c8a964acd16a2b16abfa315a609a1e no Yahweh’s Majestic Name Brandon Scalf Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2703 51 7900d344940688c8d8fcb5ef3b67f6ea no Freedom from the Tyranny of Worry Nick White Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2911 52 ac4ef3112d2f95ccf56951eca5b27d46 no The Just and Justifying God Brandon Scalf <p>The greatest paragraph ever written!</p> <p>The greatest paragraph ever written!</p> The greatest paragraph ever written!

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4179 53 fb870b4b6f61b55c1d3f672530e724c5 no The Belt of Truth Brandon Scalf <p>Today, in our age of relativism, the word “truth” is mocked, ignored, and redefined. Truth is treated as flexible, personal, and even oppressive. But if you are going to stand firm against the devil in spiritual warfare, truth cannot be optional. Truth must be your belt, the first piece of armor you put on.</p><p><br></p> <p>Today, in our age of relativism, the word “truth” is mocked, ignored, and redefined. Truth is treated as flexible, personal, and even oppressive. But if you are going to stand firm against the devil in spiritual warfare, truth cannot be optional. Truth must be your belt, the first piece of armor you put on.</p><p><br></p> Today, in our age of relativism, the word “truth” is mocked, ignored, and redefined. Truth is treated as flexible, personal, and even oppressive. But if you are going to stand firm against the devil in spiritual warfare, truth cannot be optional. Truth must be your belt, the first piece of armor you put on.


]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4257 54 3ea7260a0347f7a7d4069e1c811313d6 no The Hope of the Hopeless John Mathis Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4206 55 de414cd0100cb7845a5f1f3ea4933272 no Be Strong in the Lord and Stand Firm Brandon Scalf <p>In the fiercest fight of your life, strength is not found in self but in the Savior. The devil’s schemes are subtle, his assaults are relentless, but Christ clothes His saints with invincible armor. Stand firm, not in your frailty, but in the power of the Lord who has already triumphed.</p> <p>In the fiercest fight of your life, strength is not found in self but in the Savior. The devil’s schemes are subtle, his assaults are relentless, but Christ clothes His saints with invincible armor. Stand firm, not in your frailty, but in the power of the Lord who has already triumphed.</p> In the fiercest fight of your life, strength is not found in self but in the Savior. The devil’s schemes are subtle, his assaults are relentless, but Christ clothes His saints with invincible armor. Stand firm, not in your frailty, but in the power of the Lord who has already triumphed.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4575 56 4ec40a1e52bc4efded3166c7e6575971 no A Solemn Charge to Holiness Nathaniel Jolly Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3184 57 e4172f89f44c2b070644040db95d8a04 no The Lukewarm Church Brandon Scalf <p>The church in Laodicea thought they had it all—wealth, reputation, and self-sufficiency—but Jesus saw them as spiritually bankrupt, blind, and naked. Their lukewarm faith, neither refreshing like cold water nor healing like hot water, made Him ready to vomit them out. Christ’s call is urgent: turn from self-reliance, come to Him for true riches, pure garments, and opened eyes. He stands at the door—not to be added to your life—but to take the throne of it.</p> <p>The church in Laodicea thought they had it all—wealth, reputation, and self-sufficiency—but Jesus saw them as spiritually bankrupt, blind, and naked. Their lukewarm faith, neither refreshing like cold water nor healing like hot water, made Him ready to vomit them out. Christ’s call is urgent: turn from self-reliance, come to Him for true riches, pure garments, and opened eyes. He stands at the door—not to be added to your life—but to take the throne of it.</p> The church in Laodicea thought they had it all—wealth, reputation, and self-sufficiency—but Jesus saw them as spiritually bankrupt, blind, and naked. Their lukewarm faith, neither refreshing like cold water nor healing like hot water, made Him ready to vomit them out. Christ’s call is urgent: turn from self-reliance, come to Him for true riches, pure garments, and opened eyes. He stands at the door—not to be added to your life—but to take the throne of it.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4365 58 de6b4759ab91e242969e1943579ecedb no The Faithful Church Brandon Scalf <p>This sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in the church, drawing from the letter to the church in Philadelphia. It highlights that true faithfulness isn't about perfection but about persevering in obedience to God’s word and glorifying Christ’s person, even amidst challenges. The message underscores God’s sovereign protection and promises to the faithful, assuring them of permanence, ownership, and citizenship in the new Jerusalem, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the source of all faithfulness and the ultimate reward for those who remain steadfast in their trust in Him.</p><p><br></p> <p>This sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in the church, drawing from the letter to the church in Philadelphia. It highlights that true faithfulness isn't about perfection but about persevering in obedience to God’s word and glorifying Christ’s person, even amidst challenges. The message underscores God’s sovereign protection and promises to the faithful, assuring them of permanence, ownership, and citizenship in the new Jerusalem, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the source of all faithfulness and the ultimate reward for those who remain steadfast in their trust in Him.</p><p><br></p> This sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in the church, drawing from the letter to the church in Philadelphia. It highlights that true faithfulness isn't about perfection but about persevering in obedience to God’s word and glorifying Christ’s person, even amidst challenges. The message underscores God’s sovereign protection and promises to the faithful, assuring them of permanence, ownership, and citizenship in the new Jerusalem, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the source of all faithfulness and the ultimate reward for those who remain steadfast in their trust in Him.


]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4003 59 8d68eae54d5b02fd16159858b0d75a10 no The Dead Church Brandon Scalf <p>The church in Sardis was alive in name but dead in spirit—full pews, but empty hearts. Christ warns of the dangers of spiritual complacency and calls His church to wake up, strengthen what remains, and repent before it’s too late. He promises eternal rewards for the faithful and a sobering judgment for those who remain spiritually lifeless.</p> <p>The church in Sardis was alive in name but dead in spirit—full pews, but empty hearts. Christ warns of the dangers of spiritual complacency and calls His church to wake up, strengthen what remains, and repent before it’s too late. He promises eternal rewards for the faithful and a sobering judgment for those who remain spiritually lifeless.</p> The church in Sardis was alive in name but dead in spirit—full pews, but empty hearts. Christ warns of the dangers of spiritual complacency and calls His church to wake up, strengthen what remains, and repent before it’s too late. He promises eternal rewards for the faithful and a sobering judgment for those who remain spiritually lifeless.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4752 60 96fc793a89e55794bbd5fdb3d4a8a12b no The Progressive Church Brandon Scalf <p>The devil doesn’t destroy churches with a battering ram—but with a welcome mat of compromise. In Revelation 2:18–29, Christ rebukes the church in Thyatira for tolerating the tolerance of sin and false teaching, warning that what is tolerated today will be judged tomorrow. Jesus, with eyes like fire and feet like bronze, calls His church to repent, resist moral decay, and cling to the promise of reigning with Him in glory.</p> <p>The devil doesn’t destroy churches with a battering ram—but with a welcome mat of compromise. In Revelation 2:18–29, Christ rebukes the church in Thyatira for tolerating the tolerance of sin and false teaching, warning that what is tolerated today will be judged tomorrow. Jesus, with eyes like fire and feet like bronze, calls His church to repent, resist moral decay, and cling to the promise of reigning with Him in glory.</p> The devil doesn’t destroy churches with a battering ram—but with a welcome mat of compromise. In Revelation 2:18–29, Christ rebukes the church in Thyatira for tolerating the tolerance of sin and false teaching, warning that what is tolerated today will be judged tomorrow. Jesus, with eyes like fire and feet like bronze, calls His church to repent, resist moral decay, and cling to the promise of reigning with Him in glory.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4394 61 825287ff8685528748b42b2b0714e544 no The Worldly Church Brandon Scalf <p>The sermon examines the state of the church in Pergamum, highlighting its precarious position amidst worldly influences and subtle compromises. It warns against the dangers of tolerating false teachings, such as those of Balaam and the Nicolaitans, which erode the church's faithfulness and ultimately lead to spiritual peril. The message emphasizes the necessity of repentance and a steadfast commitment to Christ, promising spiritual reward and a renewed identity for those who overcome worldly temptations and embrace the truth, ultimately urging the church to prioritize holiness and a biblical worldview above fleeting worldly approval.</p> <p>The sermon examines the state of the church in Pergamum, highlighting its precarious position amidst worldly influences and subtle compromises. It warns against the dangers of tolerating false teachings, such as those of Balaam and the Nicolaitans, which erode the church's faithfulness and ultimately lead to spiritual peril. The message emphasizes the necessity of repentance and a steadfast commitment to Christ, promising spiritual reward and a renewed identity for those who overcome worldly temptations and embrace the truth, ultimately urging the church to prioritize holiness and a biblical worldview above fleeting worldly approval.</p> The sermon examines the state of the church in Pergamum, highlighting its precarious position amidst worldly influences and subtle compromises. It warns against the dangers of tolerating false teachings, such as those of Balaam and the Nicolaitans, which erode the church's faithfulness and ultimately lead to spiritual peril. The message emphasizes the necessity of repentance and a steadfast commitment to Christ, promising spiritual reward and a renewed identity for those who overcome worldly temptations and embrace the truth, ultimately urging the church to prioritize holiness and a biblical worldview above fleeting worldly approval.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5089 62 a7a8a1d6d0a75ae0f6f2bd5ed3b05a63 no The Suffering Church Brandon Scalf <p>Forged in the fire, not forgotten in it—Christ calls His church in Smyrna to fearless faith, not fragile ease. Though poor they were rich; though crushed, they will be crowned. Revelation 2:8–11 reminds us that the risen Christ walks with His suffering saints—every step, through every flame.</p> <p>Forged in the fire, not forgotten in it—Christ calls His church in Smyrna to fearless faith, not fragile ease. Though poor they were rich; though crushed, they will be crowned. Revelation 2:8–11 reminds us that the risen Christ walks with His suffering saints—every step, through every flame.</p> Forged in the fire, not forgotten in it—Christ calls His church in Smyrna to fearless faith, not fragile ease. Though poor they were rich; though crushed, they will be crowned. Revelation 2:8–11 reminds us that the risen Christ walks with His suffering saints—every step, through every flame.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5986 63 f22715019e0713005ce92f4a2eb84383 no The Loveless Church Brandon Scalf <p>The church in Ephesus had doctrine, duty, and discipline—but lacked devotion. Christ calls His church not only to orthodoxy but to a burning love for Him, for without love, all labor is lifeless. This sermon exposes cold-hearted religion and pleads with the soul: return to your first love, or risk losing the lampstand.</p> <p>The church in Ephesus had doctrine, duty, and discipline—but lacked devotion. Christ calls His church not only to orthodoxy but to a burning love for Him, for without love, all labor is lifeless. This sermon exposes cold-hearted religion and pleads with the soul: return to your first love, or risk losing the lampstand.</p> The church in Ephesus had doctrine, duty, and discipline—but lacked devotion. Christ calls His church not only to orthodoxy but to a burning love for Him, for without love, all labor is lifeless. This sermon exposes cold-hearted religion and pleads with the soul: return to your first love, or risk losing the lampstand.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5690 64 57b23adfbf815218245a749f037bb036 no A Vision of the Gracious and Glorious Victor Brandon Scalf <p>In Revelation 1:9-20, we encounter Christ not as a distant figure, but as the gracious and glorious Victor who reigns supreme over all. From His fellowship with the suffering church to His radiant, sovereign glory and comforting grace, He reveals Himself as the eternal King who holds the keys of life and death. Christian, this is the King you serve: fear-inducing, fear-killing, and worthy of all glory, honor, and praise!</p> <p>In Revelation 1:9-20, we encounter Christ not as a distant figure, but as the gracious and glorious Victor who reigns supreme over all. From His fellowship with the suffering church to His radiant, sovereign glory and comforting grace, He reveals Himself as the eternal King who holds the keys of life and death. Christian, this is the King you serve: fear-inducing, fear-killing, and worthy of all glory, honor, and praise!</p> In Revelation 1:9-20, we encounter Christ not as a distant figure, but as the gracious and glorious Victor who reigns supreme over all. From His fellowship with the suffering church to His radiant, sovereign glory and comforting grace, He reveals Himself as the eternal King who holds the keys of life and death. Christian, this is the King you serve: fear-inducing, fear-killing, and worthy of all glory, honor, and praise!

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4683 65 b3aea57c757f2d45d04818359421fc13 no He is Coming with the Clouds Brandon Scalf <p>Christ has loved us with unmerited grace, made us royal priests in His present Kingdom, and ascended as the King who shall return in visible glory.</p><p> Even now, He reigns from heaven, and though many eyes saw Him pierced, all eyes shall one day see Him coming with the clouds.</p><p> He is the Alpha and Omega—eternal, sovereign, unshakable—and He came and is coming. </p> <p>Christ has loved us with unmerited grace, made us royal priests in His present Kingdom, and ascended as the King who shall return in visible glory.</p><p> Even now, He reigns from heaven, and though many eyes saw Him pierced, all eyes shall one day see Him coming with the clouds.</p><p> He is the Alpha and Omega—eternal, sovereign, unshakable—and He came and is coming. </p> Christ has loved us with unmerited grace, made us royal priests in His present Kingdom, and ascended as the King who shall return in visible glory.

Even now, He reigns from heaven, and though many eyes saw Him pierced, all eyes shall one day see Him coming with the clouds.

He is the Alpha and Omega—eternal, sovereign, unshakable—and He came and is coming.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5004 66 b8e2decbf0d3d35f300d027aafadb8eb no God's Invitation to the Needy John Mathis Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3584 67 f0360d16090ce5c26bc5867212567fe8 no Why Christ is Worthy of Our Worship Brandon Scalf <p>Christ is the Faithful Witness, the Firstborn from the dead, and the Sovereign over all kings—He speaks truth, secures resurrection, and reigns with unmatched authority. In Him, the saints are made a kingdom of priests—called to worship, to witness, and to walk in holiness. Revelation 1:4–6 lifts our eyes to the throne and anchors our hearts in the unshakable glory of Christ our King.</p> <p>Christ is the Faithful Witness, the Firstborn from the dead, and the Sovereign over all kings—He speaks truth, secures resurrection, and reigns with unmatched authority. In Him, the saints are made a kingdom of priests—called to worship, to witness, and to walk in holiness. Revelation 1:4–6 lifts our eyes to the throne and anchors our hearts in the unshakable glory of Christ our King.</p> Christ is the Faithful Witness, the Firstborn from the dead, and the Sovereign over all kings—He speaks truth, secures resurrection, and reigns with unmatched authority. In Him, the saints are made a kingdom of priests—called to worship, to witness, and to walk in holiness. Revelation 1:4–6 lifts our eyes to the throne and anchors our hearts in the unshakable glory of Christ our King.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4722 68 030541186805dd18a3bf7a82f2f9f79a no Jesus Makes Fishers of Men Brandon Scalf <p>In Mark 1:16-20, behold the sovereign call of Christ, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” It is a call not to a mere alteration of occupation, but to a complete forsaking of all that is earthly, that you might be consumed by the eternal purposes of God. Will you, by grace, drop your nets and follow Him, forsaking the fleeting pleasures of this world for the everlasting glory of His kingdom?</p> <p>In Mark 1:16-20, behold the sovereign call of Christ, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” It is a call not to a mere alteration of occupation, but to a complete forsaking of all that is earthly, that you might be consumed by the eternal purposes of God. Will you, by grace, drop your nets and follow Him, forsaking the fleeting pleasures of this world for the everlasting glory of His kingdom?</p> In Mark 1:16-20, behold the sovereign call of Christ, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” It is a call not to a mere alteration of occupation, but to a complete forsaking of all that is earthly, that you might be consumed by the eternal purposes of God. Will you, by grace, drop your nets and follow Him, forsaking the fleeting pleasures of this world for the everlasting glory of His kingdom?

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3262 69 e2e99791134d5d21cd74081cd8715230 no The Apocalypse of Jesus Brandon Scalf <p>Revelation 1:1–3 is not a mystery for the curious, but a message from Christ for His church. It calls us to trust His Word, obey His commands, and live in light of His revelation. Blessed are those who read, hear, and keep what is written—for the time is near.</p> <p>Revelation 1:1–3 is not a mystery for the curious, but a message from Christ for His church. It calls us to trust His Word, obey His commands, and live in light of His revelation. Blessed are those who read, hear, and keep what is written—for the time is near.</p> Revelation 1:1–3 is not a mystery for the curious, but a message from Christ for His church. It calls us to trust His Word, obey His commands, and live in light of His revelation. Blessed are those who read, hear, and keep what is written—for the time is near.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4571 70 58a0c480bb87040dd0d7a97f374cc98b no Laboring and Leading Before Christ Brandon Scalf <p>Your 9-to-5 is not forgotten by your Master in heaven. In Ephesians 6:5–9, Paul crushes the illusion that work is secular—every mop stroke, spreadsheet, and meeting is sacred when done unto Christ.</p> <p>Your 9-to-5 is not forgotten by your Master in heaven. In Ephesians 6:5–9, Paul crushes the illusion that work is secular—every mop stroke, spreadsheet, and meeting is sacred when done unto Christ.</p> Your 9-to-5 is not forgotten by your Master in heaven. In Ephesians 6:5–9, Paul crushes the illusion that work is secular—every mop stroke, spreadsheet, and meeting is sacred when done unto Christ.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4323 71 61b75d36003181fe08eeb8e43bf57d20 no Such Were Some of You John Mathis Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3375 72 2a035d39845de291fa93e2a5cd8cc738 no Fathers, Disciple Your Children Brandon Scalf <p>Ephesians 6:4 doesn’t whisper—it thunders: Fathers, disciple your children. Here, Paul calls men to reject passivity, abandon provoking discipline, and rise up as Christ-centered shepherds of their home.</p> <p>Ephesians 6:4 doesn’t whisper—it thunders: Fathers, disciple your children. Here, Paul calls men to reject passivity, abandon provoking discipline, and rise up as Christ-centered shepherds of their home.</p> Ephesians 6:4 doesn’t whisper—it thunders: Fathers, disciple your children. Here, Paul calls men to reject passivity, abandon provoking discipline, and rise up as Christ-centered shepherds of their home.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4397 73 7ae29196e54e175e05a3ee2815778a7d no Children, Obey and Honor Your Parents Brandon Scalf <p>In a culture that exalts rebellion and mocks authority, Ephesians 6:1–3 calls children to a higher standard—obedience and honor. This sermon exposes the spiritual rot of modern parenting and exalts God’s clear design: children who obey, parents who train, and families that flourish. </p> <p>In a culture that exalts rebellion and mocks authority, Ephesians 6:1–3 calls children to a higher standard—obedience and honor. This sermon exposes the spiritual rot of modern parenting and exalts God’s clear design: children who obey, parents who train, and families that flourish. </p> In a culture that exalts rebellion and mocks authority, Ephesians 6:1–3 calls children to a higher standard—obedience and honor. This sermon exposes the spiritual rot of modern parenting and exalts God’s clear design: children who obey, parents who train, and families that flourish. 

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5031 74 3e16eaebe824acd87ec4317dca9e6c6a no Two Things You Must Do to Be Saved Brandon Scalf <p>Two Things You Must Do to Be Saved (Mark 1:14–15).</p><p>In the first recorded command of His earthly ministry, Jesus issues a royal summons: “Repent and believe in the gospel.”This message exposes the deadly plague of sin, declares the nearness of God's Kingdom, and holds out the only cure—grace through faith in Christ alone. The beauty of the gospel is this: though we justly deserve wrath, the King Himself came to rescue rebels by offering full pardon to all who turn from sin and trust in Him.</p> <p>Two Things You Must Do to Be Saved (Mark 1:14–15).</p><p>In the first recorded command of His earthly ministry, Jesus issues a royal summons: “Repent and believe in the gospel.”This message exposes the deadly plague of sin, declares the nearness of God's Kingdom, and holds out the only cure—grace through faith in Christ alone. The beauty of the gospel is this: though we justly deserve wrath, the King Himself came to rescue rebels by offering full pardon to all who turn from sin and trust in Him.</p> Two Things You Must Do to Be Saved (Mark 1:14–15).

In the first recorded command of His earthly ministry, Jesus issues a royal summons: “Repent and believe in the gospel.”This message exposes the deadly plague of sin, declares the nearness of God's Kingdom, and holds out the only cure—grace through faith in Christ alone. The beauty of the gospel is this: though we justly deserve wrath, the King Himself came to rescue rebels by offering full pardon to all who turn from sin and trust in Him.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3826 75 9c72194c0087ec1840d2e8775a037065 no Heaven's Herald and The Gospel of God Brandon Scalf <p>In Mark 1:14–15, Jesus Christ, the heavenly herald, proclaims the Gospel of God with sovereign authority and holy urgency. As John the Baptist's preparatory ministry comes to a close, Jesus steps forward to fulfill His purpose, summoning sinners to eternal life. Our Savior-King issues a divine command to repent, announces the arrival of God's kingdom, and offers true hope to those perishing in their sin. All praise be to Him!</p> <p>In Mark 1:14–15, Jesus Christ, the heavenly herald, proclaims the Gospel of God with sovereign authority and holy urgency. As John the Baptist's preparatory ministry comes to a close, Jesus steps forward to fulfill His purpose, summoning sinners to eternal life. Our Savior-King issues a divine command to repent, announces the arrival of God's kingdom, and offers true hope to those perishing in their sin. All praise be to Him!</p> In Mark 1:14–15, Jesus Christ, the heavenly herald, proclaims the Gospel of God with sovereign authority and holy urgency. As John the Baptist's preparatory ministry comes to a close, Jesus steps forward to fulfill His purpose, summoning sinners to eternal life. Our Savior-King issues a divine command to repent, announces the arrival of God's kingdom, and offers true hope to those perishing in their sin. All praise be to Him!

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4825 76 acaf8b7e56140d007b26556fd99405fd no The Mystery of Marriage Brandon Scalf <p>In a world that has lost its collective mind about marriage, God's Word cuts like a sharp blade through the chaos and confusion with timeless clarity and power. Marriage is not man's invention or — it is God's divine masterpiece, sovereignly crafted to display the covenant love between Christ and His Bride (the Church).</p><p>New sermon up examining the priority, purpose, picture, and practice of marriage. </p> <p>In a world that has lost its collective mind about marriage, God's Word cuts like a sharp blade through the chaos and confusion with timeless clarity and power. Marriage is not man's invention or — it is God's divine masterpiece, sovereignly crafted to display the covenant love between Christ and His Bride (the Church).</p><p>New sermon up examining the priority, purpose, picture, and practice of marriage. </p> In a world that has lost its collective mind about marriage, God's Word cuts like a sharp blade through the chaos and confusion with timeless clarity and power. Marriage is not man's invention or — it is God's divine masterpiece, sovereignly crafted to display the covenant love between Christ and His Bride (the Church).

New sermon up examining the priority, purpose, picture, and practice of marriage.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4791 77 b9817e1f39e6774f5684a02f100def7f no Jesus, the Nazarene Resurrected Brandon Scalf <p>Death couldn’t hold Jesus because He’s the sinless, sovereign Son of God—resurrected by the Father, loosed from the grave, and triumphant over Satan, Sin, hell, and death.</p><p>In Acts 2:24 Peter preaches a Christ who crushed the curse and conquered the coffin—not as a metaphor, but as our mighty, risen King.</p><p>For those who bow in faith, His resurrection is eternal life; for those clinging to rebellion, it’s a divine verdict that the Death Killer lives.</p> <p>Death couldn’t hold Jesus because He’s the sinless, sovereign Son of God—resurrected by the Father, loosed from the grave, and triumphant over Satan, Sin, hell, and death.</p><p>In Acts 2:24 Peter preaches a Christ who crushed the curse and conquered the coffin—not as a metaphor, but as our mighty, risen King.</p><p>For those who bow in faith, His resurrection is eternal life; for those clinging to rebellion, it’s a divine verdict that the Death Killer lives.</p> Death couldn’t hold Jesus because He’s the sinless, sovereign Son of God—resurrected by the Father, loosed from the grave, and triumphant over Satan, Sin, hell, and death.

In Acts 2:24 Peter preaches a Christ who crushed the curse and conquered the coffin—not as a metaphor, but as our mighty, risen King.

For those who bow in faith, His resurrection is eternal life; for those clinging to rebellion, it’s a divine verdict that the Death Killer lives.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5285 78 bf2fdc4f5c9b2c3fb06625670bc1f7af no Forgive Them John Mathis <p>At the cross, Christ didn't cry for vengeance—He cried for forgiveness. Even the worst of sinners—Roman executioners, Jewish leaders, and all who rebel—are not beyond the reach of divine mercy. The grace of God, in Christ, is greater than all our sin.</p> <p>At the cross, Christ didn't cry for vengeance—He cried for forgiveness. Even the worst of sinners—Roman executioners, Jewish leaders, and all who rebel—are not beyond the reach of divine mercy. The grace of God, in Christ, is greater than all our sin.</p> At the cross, Christ didn't cry for vengeance—He cried for forgiveness. Even the worst of sinners—Roman executioners, Jewish leaders, and all who rebel—are not beyond the reach of divine mercy. The grace of God, in Christ, is greater than all our sin.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2723 79 71e4029b017dbf9e91c46779b64f68b4 no Jesus, the Nazarene Crucified Brandon Scalf <p>Peter stood and declared what no man would invent and no flesh would accept (apart from the Holy Spirit): that Jesus was delivered up by the sovereign will of Almighty God. The crucifixion was no accident—it was God's Plan from the foundations of the World. Wicked hands drove the nails, but a sovereign hand ruled the hammer- for His Glory, and our good!</p> <p>Peter stood and declared what no man would invent and no flesh would accept (apart from the Holy Spirit): that Jesus was delivered up by the sovereign will of Almighty God. The crucifixion was no accident—it was God's Plan from the foundations of the World. Wicked hands drove the nails, but a sovereign hand ruled the hammer- for His Glory, and our good!</p> Peter stood and declared what no man would invent and no flesh would accept (apart from the Holy Spirit): that Jesus was delivered up by the sovereign will of Almighty God. The crucifixion was no accident—it was God's Plan from the foundations of the World. Wicked hands drove the nails, but a sovereign hand ruled the hammer- for His Glory, and our good!

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4429 80 28ee359498e265336a3ae77bc204fd3c no Husbands, Nourish and Cherish Your Flesh Brandon Scalf <p>God commands men to nourish and cherish their wives as their own flesh—because she is your flesh. Loving her is not optional; it is obedience to Christ and a reflection of the gospel.</p> <p>God commands men to nourish and cherish their wives as their own flesh—because she is your flesh. Loving her is not optional; it is obedience to Christ and a reflection of the gospel.</p> God commands men to nourish and cherish their wives as their own flesh—because she is your flesh. Loving her is not optional; it is obedience to Christ and a reflection of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4444 81 e4b4fa2a4d0dd7e71d5a41cde347920f no Let God Be Magnified Brandon Scalf <p>Psalm 70 reminds us: God is not distant and disinterested—He is sovereign, good, and near to the brokenhearted. David’s plea is raw, but rooted in rock-solid truth. “Let God be magnified” is the shout of the soul that knows its Savior.</p> <p>Psalm 70 reminds us: God is not distant and disinterested—He is sovereign, good, and near to the brokenhearted. David’s plea is raw, but rooted in rock-solid truth. “Let God be magnified” is the shout of the soul that knows its Savior.</p> Psalm 70 reminds us: God is not distant and disinterested—He is sovereign, good, and near to the brokenhearted. David’s plea is raw, but rooted in rock-solid truth. “Let God be magnified” is the shout of the soul that knows its Savior.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4516 82 df8b33b55de2aa11a9985f47fe42dbfd no Husbands, Beautify Your Brides Brandon Scalf <p>A wife lulled by the world is often married to a man deaf to the Word. But Christ is never passive with His Bride—nor does He turn a deaf ear to Her. He sanctifies and purifies Her, then presents Her to Himself as a radiant trophy of His free and unmerited grace, all through the power of His all-sufficient Word. That’s not soft love. That’s sovereign love. And it’s the very kind of love to which husbands are called.</p><p><br></p> <p>A wife lulled by the world is often married to a man deaf to the Word. But Christ is never passive with His Bride—nor does He turn a deaf ear to Her. He sanctifies and purifies Her, then presents Her to Himself as a radiant trophy of His free and unmerited grace, all through the power of His all-sufficient Word. That’s not soft love. That’s sovereign love. And it’s the very kind of love to which husbands are called.</p><p><br></p> A wife lulled by the world is often married to a man deaf to the Word. But Christ is never passive with His Bride—nor does He turn a deaf ear to Her. He sanctifies and purifies Her, then presents Her to Himself as a radiant trophy of His free and unmerited grace, all through the power of His all-sufficient Word. That’s not soft love. That’s sovereign love. And it’s the very kind of love to which husbands are called.


]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4955 83 5b9dab312d89f9b1c5d365c9cfbb3688 no Husbands, Bleed for Your Wives Brandon Scalf <p>Biblical love isn’t passive, weak, or sentimental—it’s sacrificial, bloody, and bold. Christ didn’t just say He loved the His Bride, the Church—He bled for her, and husbands are commanded to do the same for their bride. This sermon is a call for men to rise up, lay down their lives, and love their wives like Jesus—with guts, grit, and gospel-saturated action. </p> <p>Biblical love isn’t passive, weak, or sentimental—it’s sacrificial, bloody, and bold. Christ didn’t just say He loved the His Bride, the Church—He bled for her, and husbands are commanded to do the same for their bride. This sermon is a call for men to rise up, lay down their lives, and love their wives like Jesus—with guts, grit, and gospel-saturated action. </p> Biblical love isn’t passive, weak, or sentimental—it’s sacrificial, bloody, and bold. Christ didn’t just say He loved the His Bride, the Church—He bled for her, and husbands are commanded to do the same for their bride. This sermon is a call for men to rise up, lay down their lives, and love their wives like Jesus—with guts, grit, and gospel-saturated action.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4463 84 7770f6ad827ee60295e34b86589eadde no His Name Alone is Set on High Nathaniel Jolly Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2874 85 31c1aeb0543023261d586a24b91e9b10 no Jesus in the Wilderness Brandon Scalf Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4438 86 b911cb58973c30a49f7f9cfcd70ba643 no Wives, Submit to Your Husbands Brandon Scalf Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4990 87 082cab4af487ef2e9f572b92bab6c4e2 no The Spirit-Filled Life Brandon Scalf <p>The Spirit-filled life is not about wild emotional experiences or fleeting moments of manufactured "power"—it’s about being saturated by the Holy Spirit, dominated by His influence, and drenched in His inspired Word. To be filled with the Spirit is to sing to one another, give thanks always, and submit humbly. </p> <p>The Spirit-filled life is not about wild emotional experiences or fleeting moments of manufactured "power"—it’s about being saturated by the Holy Spirit, dominated by His influence, and drenched in His inspired Word. To be filled with the Spirit is to sing to one another, give thanks always, and submit humbly. </p> The Spirit-filled life is not about wild emotional experiences or fleeting moments of manufactured "power"—it’s about being saturated by the Holy Spirit, dominated by His influence, and drenched in His inspired Word. To be filled with the Spirit is to sing to one another, give thanks always, and submit humbly.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5135 88 daa0e493489458345c59391a1839b53c no Fellow Workers with the Truth John Mathis Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3681 89 305d99b05e1ed838bb592f89913e76f1 no Don't be a Fool Brandon Scalf <p>🚨 DON’T BE A FOOL! 🚨</p><p>Time is short, and the days are evil—are you walking in wisdom or wasting your life in folly? In Ephesians 5:15-17, Paul commands us to examine our walk, redeem our time, and understand God's will—because every step we take has eternal consequences.</p> <p>🚨 DON’T BE A FOOL! 🚨</p><p>Time is short, and the days are evil—are you walking in wisdom or wasting your life in folly? In Ephesians 5:15-17, Paul commands us to examine our walk, redeem our time, and understand God's will—because every step we take has eternal consequences.</p> 🚨 DON’T BE A FOOL! 🚨

Time is short, and the days are evil—are you walking in wisdom or wasting your life in folly? In Ephesians 5:15-17, Paul commands us to examine our walk, redeem our time, and understand God's will—because every step we take has eternal consequences.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4397 90 7791fd84b902b3799b1f68151f52f7de no Awake, Sleeper! Brandon Scalf Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4788 91 426c8d1010d9bcf58dfb8615a1e7d8cb no The Baptism of Jesus Brandon Scalf <p>Jesus’ baptism wasn’t just some meaningless ritual—it was a monumental moment of obedience to the Father and divine confirmation. Jesus stepped into the waters not because He needed cleansing, but to fulfill all righteousness and take His place as the Savior of sinners. As the heavens tore open, the Spirit descended, and the Father declared His approval, marking the beginning of Christ’s mission to redeem His people. </p> <p>Jesus’ baptism wasn’t just some meaningless ritual—it was a monumental moment of obedience to the Father and divine confirmation. Jesus stepped into the waters not because He needed cleansing, but to fulfill all righteousness and take His place as the Savior of sinners. As the heavens tore open, the Spirit descended, and the Father declared His approval, marking the beginning of Christ’s mission to redeem His people. </p> Jesus’ baptism wasn’t just some meaningless ritual—it was a monumental moment of obedience to the Father and divine confirmation. Jesus stepped into the waters not because He needed cleansing, but to fulfill all righteousness and take His place as the Savior of sinners. As the heavens tore open, the Spirit descended, and the Father declared His approval, marking the beginning of Christ’s mission to redeem His people.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3008 92 59274ea7316302afd86f112596fff2f6 no John, the Preaching Baptizer Brandon Scalf Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3364 93 3bdfee4da4f1624b0d8ed79688dcfc21 no Live Like Children of Light Brandon Scalf <p>Once darkness, now light—by God's sovereign grace! Don't partner with sin; live as who you are: a child of light. Shine with goodness, righteousness, and truth, all to please the King who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. New sermon on Ephesians 5:7-10.</p> <p>Once darkness, now light—by God's sovereign grace! Don't partner with sin; live as who you are: a child of light. Shine with goodness, righteousness, and truth, all to please the King who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. New sermon on Ephesians 5:7-10.</p> Once darkness, now light—by God's sovereign grace! Don't partner with sin; live as who you are: a child of light. Shine with goodness, righteousness, and truth, all to please the King who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. New sermon on Ephesians 5:7-10.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4207 94 a4cc80fa9cb07f3f221d9ba66d5439ff no Don't Be Deceived About God's Wrath Brandon Scalf <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5355 95 8c57d2d85b7d0c622533f3f8d164c595 no How to Die like People Who Will Live Forever Brandon Scalf Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4641 96 6785008f580a41bc99e85d08a28be9b1 no Idolatry and the Kingdom of Christ and God Brandon Scalf Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4419 97 4881d79a91aec34672d3a2fb41b8f379 no The Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God Brandon Scalf Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2945 98 04b96f4d8ca38e10349b73361249e582 no Be Imitators of God Brandon Scalf Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4396 99 64bbc7cd72068da8c1c1df569b0b8ea2 no Introduction: Why Four Gospels? Brandon Scalf Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2576 100 87193f60f05ae797ca17bb467fcf3c97 no Choke and Cultivate Brandon Scalf Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4148 101 e8253c304f8fd5a5c8ec86dd48dbb92b no Woe to the Teachers Who Hinder John Mathis <p>Because they were not Christ-centered in their reading of Scripture, the teaching of</p><p>the lawyers and Pharisees hindered those who were entering God’s kingdom, and that is</p><p>the harshest rebuke of all</p> <p>Because they were not Christ-centered in their reading of Scripture, the teaching of</p><p>the lawyers and Pharisees hindered those who were entering God’s kingdom, and that is</p><p>the harshest rebuke of all</p> Because they were not Christ-centered in their reading of Scripture, the teaching of

the lawyers and Pharisees hindered those who were entering God’s kingdom, and that is

the harshest rebuke of all

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4046 102 f8a6ea2aeaceb5b7b5392379e57847bc no Don't Grieve The Holy Spirit Brandon Scalf Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4451 103 1f727e04f5fc98ff6f5005742cc380cd no Give Grace With Your Mouth Brandon Scalf <p>your lips are not exempt from the Lordship of Christ. </p> <p>your lips are not exempt from the Lordship of Christ. </p> your lips are not exempt from the Lordship of Christ.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4241 104 6605b35ec08192cb5979150e466b7d3a no Work Hard Brandon Scalf Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4542 105 fb1084bb76653c32d16ad9c953d54441 no Confession, Catechism, and Proclamation John Mathis Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4893 106 d78e0f1b44d5d8eb08c4966c68d17e37 no Be Angry Brandon Scalf Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4236 107 971b61d06ce9d1c3d9bcc607fa7b48f7 no Work Comes Before Reward Brandon Allen Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3851 108 67a0e874603566457295c1be0fa13db4 no Glorifying God by Working Diligently Nate Yarbrough Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3341 109 3962320813d3962f8e0f1b021f251fd0 no The Long-Expected Sin Ender Brandon Scalf Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4279 110 56a078c22039da16e964872f9bed6171 no Fulfilling the Ministry of the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3987 111 ac3ac6cc2d306f917f7289ca17439a99 no The Long-Expected Anointed One Brandon Scalf Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3707 112 8181f389fef0a793cc1a36fcbbecefe5 no Hearing the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4445 113 743c99d763b413c0a361b88b423b1698 no The Long-Expected Bronze Serpent Brandon Scalf Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3583 114 cc7da1989fc878fd902239dc2c91b64f no A Child Born and a Son Given James White Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3853 115 01d78ac6f3d10b3747c8bc914e9c3c4b no The Long-Expected Serpent Bruiser Brandon Scalf Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4017 116 ded47e1a0b5618fe356fc71e9d704941 no Speak Truth Brandon Scalf Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3361 117 4cdfdbfce07858c2dba2b4b38ddcf0a3 no The King of Glory Brandon Scalf Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3410 118 c3f39bae8659556722139f251be8901f no The Killing of the Old Man Brandon Scalf Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4020 119 4d8f839bb86a7f39f8af703b29628999 no Taught by the Heavenly Schoolmaster Brandon Scalf Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3864 120 99b7ca7c682869ba0a29aed61b7cc2dd no The Rock that is Higher Than I Brandon Scalf Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3489 121 3658aa49a0a0ca94cb7a436117d18b67 no The Heavenly Shepherd-Host Brandon Scalf Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3963 122 704dca42dbbe6ca0dd884de0a41ed0b8 no Growth from the Head Brandon Scalf Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3710 123 c6607a370df8df6c0067820da517255d no Preach the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3696 124 2bd4ca73a66da70bb9a67332d22a3956 no How To Grow Up Brandon Scalf <p>1. The Means of Doctrinal Maturation (Speaking the Truth in Love)</p><p>2. The Aim of Doctrinal Maturation (Growing up into Christ)</p> <p>1. The Means of Doctrinal Maturation (Speaking the Truth in Love)</p><p>2. The Aim of Doctrinal Maturation (Growing up into Christ)</p> 1. The Means of Doctrinal Maturation (Speaking the Truth in Love)

2. The Aim of Doctrinal Maturation (Growing up into Christ)

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3818 125 73728b1b0f57ccc488056a16cc8c5f9f no The Supreme Sufficiency of the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3869 126 1a6f1a0bdc17d92ce3446e27b0d0cc0f no Doctrinal Maturation Brandon Scalf <p>1. The Marks of Doctrinal Maturity</p><p>2. The Dangers of Doctrinal Immaturity</p><p>3. The Antidote to Doctrinal Maturity</p><p>4. The End of Doctrinal Maturity</p> <p>1. The Marks of Doctrinal Maturity</p><p>2. The Dangers of Doctrinal Immaturity</p><p>3. The Antidote to Doctrinal Maturity</p><p>4. The End of Doctrinal Maturity</p> 1. The Marks of Doctrinal Maturity

2. The Dangers of Doctrinal Immaturity

3. The Antidote to Doctrinal Maturity

4. The End of Doctrinal Maturity

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4752 127 9babf8d32cb6de298496a03a8f61cc7c no The Nature of the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3942 128 7117b47d8058ae6bce1b598e4e22dccc no Abide in the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4213 129 e0afb732b88f9abefcd9a41a9659e3a8 no Christ's Purpose for the Leadership in His Church Brandon Scalf Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3812 130 2f99ac86e6c4fa9c47e2a87aeafe8791 no Christ's Provision and Preservation of His Church Brandon Scalf Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4397 131 23a25dde6e622439e542f8ca67a98c77 no Introducing the Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3549 132 666d83dc53a981bf3bcf2c9ba3d461dd no The Spoils of Christ's Victory Brandon Scalf <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. The Measure of Christ’s Gift</p><p>2. The Extent of Christ’s Victory</p><p>3. The Depths of Christ’s Descent</p><p>4. The Height of Christ’s Exaltation</p> <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. The Measure of Christ’s Gift</p><p>2. The Extent of Christ’s Victory</p><p>3. The Depths of Christ’s Descent</p><p>4. The Height of Christ’s Exaltation</p> Main Points:

1. The Measure of Christ’s Gift

2. The Extent of Christ’s Victory

3. The Depths of Christ’s Descent

4. The Height of Christ’s Exaltation

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5043 133 4f77531ee8330b969f5e4662c3c56b70 no Christ’s Authority Over Death and Hades Brandon Scalf Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3989 134 2cb78e80b99df7e69707dd83e99bf3d5 no There is One God and Father Brandon Scalf Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5112 135 34f2ce080e52586dcd03ac5366bf4db0 no Suffer like a Christian Brandon Scalf Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3764 136 53afae8cfc02a120105fdab6111b731c no There is One Baptism Brandon Scalf Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5339 137 9674643d72f5b84848427774286b2c0d no There is One Faith Brandon Scalf Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4281 138 49b353a04fa885bd6abcea6dc1d338ff no There is One Lord Brandon Scalf Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4255 139 4c7db62007ba2efec50bca43f84c01bc no Unity in the Spirit A Pauline Creed Part 1 Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. One Body</p><p>2. One Spirit</p><p>3. One Gospel</p> <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. One Body</p><p>2. One Spirit</p><p>3. One Gospel</p> MAIN POINTS:

1. One Body

2. One Spirit

3. One Gospel

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4037 140 fa7b0070307c2a5cc4448a6c01d145eb no How to Kill a Church Brandon Scalf Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4035 141 2de785c1c63eb34ea2f1ab651c5fac9a no Walking Worthy Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Exhorter</p><p>2. The Exhortation</p><p>3. The Expectation</p><p>4. The Exhilaration </p> <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Exhorter</p><p>2. The Exhortation</p><p>3. The Expectation</p><p>4. The Exhilaration </p> MAIN POINTS:

1. The Exhorter

2. The Exhortation

3. The Expectation

4. The Exhilaration

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3427 142 6c699d2774af97ef7e0912a5c1994185 no Living on God's Altar Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Movement</p><p>2. The Motivation</p><p>3. The Mandate</p><p>4. The Means</p><p>5. The Mark</p> <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Movement</p><p>2. The Motivation</p><p>3. The Mandate</p><p>4. The Means</p><p>5. The Mark</p> MAIN POINTS:

1. The Movement

2. The Motivation

3. The Mandate

4. The Means

5. The Mark

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4621 143 6136f71af49248af10843697bb93eb9b no Church Discipline Brandon Allen <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3631 144 ba688e9576fe1ea7b4829dd462003127 no The Dangers of Will Worship Brandon Scalf Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3618 145 ccec1bacb565b6fab323603bc0116dca no Christ's Cure for Lukewarmness Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. Hold Fast</p><p>2. Consider</p><p>3. Encourage</p><p>4. Look</p> <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. Hold Fast</p><p>2. Consider</p><p>3. Encourage</p><p>4. Look</p> MAIN POINTS:

1. Hold Fast

2. Consider

3. Encourage

4. Look

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4190 146 2f4719e05ee34a700e2b37ec1d226882 no The God of Jacob is Our Stronghold Brandon Scalf <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. God's Protection</p><p>2. God's Presence</p><p>3. God's Purposeful Sovereignty </p> <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. God's Protection</p><p>2. God's Presence</p><p>3. God's Purposeful Sovereignty </p> Main Points:

1. God's Protection

2. God's Presence

3. God's Purposeful Sovereignty

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3032 147 d702606e95a98f476adbbc2a6d9322f0 no Crying for Justice Brandon Scalf <p>1. Yahweh Saves</p><p>2. Yahweh Searches Hearts</p><p>3. Yahweh Arises on Behalf of His People</p><p>4. Yahweh is a Warrior</p><p>5. Yahweh is Worthy to be Lauded</p> <p>1. Yahweh Saves</p><p>2. Yahweh Searches Hearts</p><p>3. Yahweh Arises on Behalf of His People</p><p>4. Yahweh is a Warrior</p><p>5. Yahweh is Worthy to be Lauded</p> 1. Yahweh Saves

2. Yahweh Searches Hearts

3. Yahweh Arises on Behalf of His People

4. Yahweh is a Warrior

5. Yahweh is Worthy to be Lauded

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4184 148 84da7513fe14f2d8286f8a6f48db889c no Homosexuality and the Living Word Brandon Scalf Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4283 149 d4cdc91e4d989fd111d95ee1e1bb098a no Unconfessed Sin Brandon Scalf Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3102 150 a9e1d84e701bba07fae89eadfebfd4be no A Theological Doxology Brandon Scalf Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4159 151 25bce70d5413a2271549426c3f1faa6d no The Wonders of Christ's Love Brandon Scalf Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4047 152 ca40e80a0ee408acc04c25dc23df29cd no Bending the Knee of Your Heart Brandon Scalf <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. Paul's Posture </p><p>2. Paul's Plea </p><p>3. Paul's Primary Purpose</p> <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. Paul's Posture </p><p>2. Paul's Plea </p><p>3. Paul's Primary Purpose</p> Main Points:

1. Paul's Posture

2. Paul's Plea

3. Paul's Primary Purpose

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3975 153 f77042aee5e63cd40ad87d5aa7704f80 no God Hates and God Favors Brandon Scalf Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3557 154 43459d0cda4ab8508d4fefe603d35b15 no Trinitarian Preaching and Praise Brandon Scalf Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2602 155 bcb1dc48150aece2b6d93540c79744b7 no God's Wisdom and His Church Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Exposing of God's Mystery</p><p>2. The Displaying of God's Wisdom</p><p>3. The Glorifying of God's Christ</p><p>4. The Beauty of God's Gospel</p><p>5. The Affliction of God's Minister</p> <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Exposing of God's Mystery</p><p>2. The Displaying of God's Wisdom</p><p>3. The Glorifying of God's Christ</p><p>4. The Beauty of God's Gospel</p><p>5. The Affliction of God's Minister</p> MAIN POINTS:

1. The Exposing of God's Mystery

2. The Displaying of God's Wisdom

3. The Glorifying of God's Christ

4. The Beauty of God's Gospel

5. The Affliction of God's Minister

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4254 156 fdfeb33496429fbfc2c2ace263a821e3 no Ministers of God's Gospel Brandon Scalf <p>1. Ministers are enslaved to God's Message</p><p>2. Ministers are Ministers by God's Grace</p><p>3. Ministers Minister in God's Power</p><p>4. Ministers Preach God's Christ </p> <p>1. Ministers are enslaved to God's Message</p><p>2. Ministers are Ministers by God's Grace</p><p>3. Ministers Minister in God's Power</p><p>4. Ministers Preach God's Christ </p> 1. Ministers are enslaved to God's Message

2. Ministers are Ministers by God's Grace

3. Ministers Minister in God's Power

4. Ministers Preach God's Christ

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5019 157 b782dbd2a715ca977cd28fb86a85c664 no The Mystery of Christ Brandon Scalf Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4542 158 d58066333d0f306392769709efb1514d no Trinitarian Prayer Brandon Scalf Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2214 159 239040168d8367ebbf09bbc9306c20ce no Prisoners and Stewards Brandon Scalf Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3929 160 abb2e8718e7137065e44b90f96698a7b no Trinitarian Salvation Brandon Scalf <p>Divine Simplicity, Ontological and Economic Trinity, and Inseparable Operations. </p> <p>Divine Simplicity, Ontological and Economic Trinity, and Inseparable Operations. </p> Divine Simplicity, Ontological and Economic Trinity, and Inseparable Operations.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2449 161 9d71306743d9697ffbf2e928881bf0ca no Apostles and Prophets Brandon Scalf <p>The Foundation of the Church was built through the words, works, and wonders of the Apostles and Prophets on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ! There are no more Apostles and Prophets alive today, their work having been completed. Therefore, we must reject counterfeit claims to the contrary.</p> <p>The Foundation of the Church was built through the words, works, and wonders of the Apostles and Prophets on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ! There are no more Apostles and Prophets alive today, their work having been completed. Therefore, we must reject counterfeit claims to the contrary.</p> The Foundation of the Church was built through the words, works, and wonders of the Apostles and Prophets on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ! There are no more Apostles and Prophets alive today, their work having been completed. Therefore, we must reject counterfeit claims to the contrary.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4501 162 c9985c4f73dbe5cf1266611ad12bde3a no The Sin Bearer Produces Sin Slayers Brandon Scalf Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3221 163 8e78f33b152cc0295aed2392138bd379 no The Dearest Place on Earth Brandon Scalf Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4345 164 19efd877318f327a20c26b243cf655d8 no Trinitarian Foundations Brandon Scalf Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3066 165 d0e9380ff8b83911026ac46ec874b035 no Jesus Preaches Peace Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINT:</p><p>In the Preaching of God's Gospel of Peace, Christ lovingly, pointedly, and most assuredly speaks to His people! </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Preacher of Peace</p><p>2. The Preaching of Peace</p><p>3. The Privileges of Peace Preaching</p> <p>MAIN POINT:</p><p>In the Preaching of God's Gospel of Peace, Christ lovingly, pointedly, and most assuredly speaks to His people! </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Preacher of Peace</p><p>2. The Preaching of Peace</p><p>3. The Privileges of Peace Preaching</p> MAIN POINT:

In the Preaching of God's Gospel of Peace, Christ lovingly, pointedly, and most assuredly speaks to His people!


POINTS:

1. The Preacher of Peace

2. The Preaching of Peace

3. The Privileges of Peace Preaching

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4530 166 b7069889f5d815055bf1fff4b8dbc158 no He Will Rise Up Over the Dust of this World Brandon Scalf <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. The Certainty of the Redeemer and His Redemption</p><p>2. The Hope of His Future Resurrection</p><p>3. The Reality of Human Frailty</p><p>4. The End of All Pain</p><p>5. The Heartbeat of the Christian Heart</p> <p>Main Points:</p><p>1. The Certainty of the Redeemer and His Redemption</p><p>2. The Hope of His Future Resurrection</p><p>3. The Reality of Human Frailty</p><p>4. The End of All Pain</p><p>5. The Heartbeat of the Christian Heart</p> Main Points:

1. The Certainty of the Redeemer and His Redemption

2. The Hope of His Future Resurrection

3. The Reality of Human Frailty

4. The End of All Pain

5. The Heartbeat of the Christian Heart

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3454 167 5832c3511a63974b0b1c2116bbb8f259 no The Sword Of God's Justice Awakened Against God's Shepherd Brandon Scalf Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4238 168 558a2d944b5be23ec03cd5e1f640bc48 no Brought Near Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>We Must Remember how far we were from God, His promises, and His people if we are going to truly appreciate His salvation and His church.. </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. Remember: You WERE Uncircumcised in the Flesh</p><p>2. Remember: You WERE Unprivileged in the World</p><p>3. Remember: You HAVE BEEN Brought Near God, His Promises, and His People In Christ and By His Blood.</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>We Must Remember how far we were from God, His promises, and His people if we are going to truly appreciate His salvation and His church.. </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. Remember: You WERE Uncircumcised in the Flesh</p><p>2. Remember: You WERE Unprivileged in the World</p><p>3. Remember: You HAVE BEEN Brought Near God, His Promises, and His People In Christ and By His Blood.</p> MAIN IDEA:

We Must Remember how far we were from God, His promises, and His people if we are going to truly appreciate His salvation and His church..


POINTS:

1. Remember: You WERE Uncircumcised in the Flesh

2. Remember: You WERE Unprivileged in the World

3. Remember: You HAVE BEEN Brought Near God, His Promises, and His People In Christ and By His Blood.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3495 169 8aebdbf6bdd213d0cbd65d278c18ffa3 no A Real and Living Faith Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>Good works do not trigger new life, but a new life walks in good works.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. GOD'S CRAFTING GRACE</p><p>2. GOD'S CREATING GRACE</p><p>3. GOD'S PREDESTINATING GRACE</p><p>4. GOD'S WORKSHOP OF GRACE</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>Good works do not trigger new life, but a new life walks in good works.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. GOD'S CRAFTING GRACE</p><p>2. GOD'S CREATING GRACE</p><p>3. GOD'S PREDESTINATING GRACE</p><p>4. GOD'S WORKSHOP OF GRACE</p> BIG IDEA:

Good works do not trigger new life, but a new life walks in good works.


MAIN POINTS:

1. GOD'S CRAFTING GRACE

2. GOD'S CREATING GRACE

3. GOD'S PREDESTINATING GRACE

4. GOD'S WORKSHOP OF GRACE

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4319 170 c5d9798712bfcb63733708234368b2cb no The Doctrine of Adoption Brandon Scalf <p>If Children, Heirs also.</p> <p>If Children, Heirs also.</p> If Children, Heirs also.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3403 171 d1b765cfd0e0361d9f774f7454936f7e no God is Love, But Love is not God Brandon Scalf <p>1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF LOVE</p><p>2. GOD IS THE DEFINITION OF LOVE </p><p>3, GOD’S HAS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED HIS LOVE IN HISTORY </p><p>4. GOD’S LOVE IS PERFECTED WHEN WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER </p><p><br></p> <p>1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF LOVE</p><p>2. GOD IS THE DEFINITION OF LOVE </p><p>3, GOD’S HAS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED HIS LOVE IN HISTORY </p><p>4. GOD’S LOVE IS PERFECTED WHEN WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER </p><p><br></p> 1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF LOVE

2. GOD IS THE DEFINITION OF LOVE 

3, GOD’S HAS PUBLICLY DISPLAYED HIS LOVE IN HISTORY 

4. GOD’S LOVE IS PERFECTED WHEN WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER 


]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3033 172 bd0937d4c0e2ff52d4b7c1efb0e2e579 no God's Sovereign Pride Crusher Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>We were saved and are being saved because of the Grace of God Alone!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. Salvation is BY Grace</p><p>2. Salvation is TROUGH Faith</p><p>3. Salvation is NOT OF Yourself</p><p>4. Salvation is NOT OF Works</p><p>5. Salvation BY Grace THROUGH Faith HUMBLES the Sinner</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>We were saved and are being saved because of the Grace of God Alone!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. Salvation is BY Grace</p><p>2. Salvation is TROUGH Faith</p><p>3. Salvation is NOT OF Yourself</p><p>4. Salvation is NOT OF Works</p><p>5. Salvation BY Grace THROUGH Faith HUMBLES the Sinner</p> MAIN IDEA:

We were saved and are being saved because of the Grace of God Alone!


POINTS:

1. Salvation is BY Grace

2. Salvation is TROUGH Faith

3. Salvation is NOT OF Yourself

4. Salvation is NOT OF Works

5. Salvation BY Grace THROUGH Faith HUMBLES the Sinner

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4012 173 b3e85e968dcd7e7852b5030a23a9dabd no The Kindness of God Brandon Scalf <p>SCRIPTURE: </p><p>Ephesians 2:4-7</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>God delights in richly and graciously displaying His kindness in the salvation of spiritually dead sinners like you and me! </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. God’s Loving Interruption (v4)</p><p>2. The Saint’s Spiritual Resurrection (v5)</p><p>3. The Saint’s Joint Ascension (v6a)</p><p>4. The Saint’s Sovereign Placement (v6b)</p><p>5. God’s Divine Motive (v7)</p> <p>SCRIPTURE: </p><p>Ephesians 2:4-7</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>God delights in richly and graciously displaying His kindness in the salvation of spiritually dead sinners like you and me! </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. God’s Loving Interruption (v4)</p><p>2. The Saint’s Spiritual Resurrection (v5)</p><p>3. The Saint’s Joint Ascension (v6a)</p><p>4. The Saint’s Sovereign Placement (v6b)</p><p>5. God’s Divine Motive (v7)</p> SCRIPTURE:

Ephesians 2:4-7


MAIN IDEA:

God delights in richly and graciously displaying His kindness in the salvation of spiritually dead sinners like you and me!


POINTS:

1. God’s Loving Interruption (v4)

2. The Saint’s Spiritual Resurrection (v5)

3. The Saint’s Joint Ascension (v6a)

4. The Saint’s Sovereign Placement (v6b)

5. God’s Divine Motive (v7)

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4432 174 6c8bed4db8db714fe64ce2ef8f7e71cb no The Knowledge of God and False Religion Brandon Scalf <p>1. Godly men and women are provoked and moved to action when the one True God’s honor is trampled on by false religion</p><p>2. Godly men and women will be reviled when honoring the One True God in the face of false religion</p><p>3. Godly men and women must Know the One True God in order to war against false religion</p> <p>1. Godly men and women are provoked and moved to action when the one True God’s honor is trampled on by false religion</p><p>2. Godly men and women will be reviled when honoring the One True God in the face of false religion</p><p>3. Godly men and women must Know the One True God in order to war against false religion</p> 1. Godly men and women are provoked and moved to action when the one True God’s honor is trampled on by false religion

2. Godly men and women will be reviled when honoring the One True God in the face of false religion

3. Godly men and women must Know the One True God in order to war against false religion

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3219 175 7c6ef0527510efc70de674134e398d6b no The Unregenerate's Portrait Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>God's power displayed in the saving of Sinners. </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Unregenerate's Condition (1)</p><p>2. The Unregenerate's Conduct (1)</p><p>3. The Unregenerate's Carnality (2)</p><p>4. The Unregenerate's Common End (3)</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>God's power displayed in the saving of Sinners. </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Unregenerate's Condition (1)</p><p>2. The Unregenerate's Conduct (1)</p><p>3. The Unregenerate's Carnality (2)</p><p>4. The Unregenerate's Common End (3)</p> MAIN IDEA:

God's power displayed in the saving of Sinners.


POINTS:

1. The Unregenerate's Condition (1)

2. The Unregenerate's Conduct (1)

3. The Unregenerate's Carnality (2)

4. The Unregenerate's Common End (3)

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3931 176 082b5d7c46a0e61de1ce0bc601ee4be4 no Abolition Q&A Questions and Answers James Silberman Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1908 177 f8775fe597ef8b30ed91e200973eb9b4 no Fight Abortion Like a Christian 5 Tenets of Abolitionism James Silberman Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2563 178 657a36d3c4486ba0ce9330cb03ab87ae no Knowing God by the Power of God Ephesians 1 Recap 2 Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Paul's Prays for what only God can give: a more robust knowledge of God and His power!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Reason for Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 15-16)*</p><p>A. God's Triune Work </p><p>B. The Saint's Continued Faith in Jesus</p><p>C. The Stain's Love for One another</p><p><br></p><p>2. The Content of Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 17-19)*</p><p>A. That the Saints would know God by the Power of God</p><p>B. That the Saints would know the Hope of their Calling</p><p>C. That the Saints would know the riches of God's Inheritance </p><p>D. That the Saints would know God's Power Deployed for them</p><p><br></p><p>3. The Power Behind Paul's Confident Prayer (20-23)*</p><p>A. The Power deployed for Believers Raised Jesus from the Dead</p><p>B. The Power deployed for Believers Placed Christ On His Heavenly Throne where he Now Rules Over the Cosmos</p><p>C. The Power deployed for Believers Gave Christ as Head over the Church</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Paul's Prays for what only God can give: a more robust knowledge of God and His power!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Reason for Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 15-16)*</p><p>A. God's Triune Work </p><p>B. The Saint's Continued Faith in Jesus</p><p>C. The Stain's Love for One another</p><p><br></p><p>2. The Content of Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 17-19)*</p><p>A. That the Saints would know God by the Power of God</p><p>B. That the Saints would know the Hope of their Calling</p><p>C. That the Saints would know the riches of God's Inheritance </p><p>D. That the Saints would know God's Power Deployed for them</p><p><br></p><p>3. The Power Behind Paul's Confident Prayer (20-23)*</p><p>A. The Power deployed for Believers Raised Jesus from the Dead</p><p>B. The Power deployed for Believers Placed Christ On His Heavenly Throne where he Now Rules Over the Cosmos</p><p>C. The Power deployed for Believers Gave Christ as Head over the Church</p> MAIN IDEA:

Paul's Prays for what only God can give: a more robust knowledge of God and His power!


POINTS:

1. The Reason for Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 15-16)*

A. God's Triune Work

B. The Saint's Continued Faith in Jesus

C. The Stain's Love for One another


2. The Content of Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 17-19)*

A. That the Saints would know God by the Power of God

B. That the Saints would know the Hope of their Calling

C. That the Saints would know the riches of God's Inheritance

D. That the Saints would know God's Power Deployed for them


3. The Power Behind Paul's Confident Prayer (20-23)*

A. The Power deployed for Believers Raised Jesus from the Dead

B. The Power deployed for Believers Placed Christ On His Heavenly Throne where he Now Rules Over the Cosmos

C. The Power deployed for Believers Gave Christ as Head over the Church

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3547 179 d754d2d2f12d08e81dad03be89d1207f no Life Begins in the Mind of God Brandon Scalf Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1599 180 288a0b0f2a28d6cce2eeb8555a86ebaa no The Triune Work of Salvation Ephesians 1 Recap 1 Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Saints of the Living God must Praise Him for His triune work of salvation that ultimately creates the church. </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. Salvation is the work of God alone</p><p>2. Salvation is from the Father </p><p>3. Salvation is n the Son</p><p>4. Salvation is applied by the Spirit </p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Saints of the Living God must Praise Him for His triune work of salvation that ultimately creates the church. </p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. Salvation is the work of God alone</p><p>2. Salvation is from the Father </p><p>3. Salvation is n the Son</p><p>4. Salvation is applied by the Spirit </p> MAIN IDEA:

Saints of the Living God must Praise Him for His triune work of salvation that ultimately creates the church.


POINTS:

1. Salvation is the work of God alone

2. Salvation is from the Father

3. Salvation is n the Son

4. Salvation is applied by the Spirit

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4186 181 e2dd240df5e03cec0be03598409056f1 no The Savior Shepherd Brandon Scalf Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2950 182 8808103883d6086ce0a6cab56839f38a no Running the Race of Faith Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>You can run the race of faith, as others have done in generations past, because Christ pioneered the race and accomplished the race on your behalf!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. THE RACE</p><p>2. THE SETTING (OF THE RACE)</p><p>3. THE OBSTACLES (IN THE RACE)</p><p>4. THE STEADFASTNESS (NEEDED FOR THE RACE)</p><p>5. THE SAVIOR (OVER THE RACE)</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>You can run the race of faith, as others have done in generations past, because Christ pioneered the race and accomplished the race on your behalf!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. THE RACE</p><p>2. THE SETTING (OF THE RACE)</p><p>3. THE OBSTACLES (IN THE RACE)</p><p>4. THE STEADFASTNESS (NEEDED FOR THE RACE)</p><p>5. THE SAVIOR (OVER THE RACE)</p> MAIN IDEA:

You can run the race of faith, as others have done in generations past, because Christ pioneered the race and accomplished the race on your behalf!


POINTS:

1. THE RACE

2. THE SETTING (OF THE RACE)

3. THE OBSTACLES (IN THE RACE)

4. THE STEADFASTNESS (NEEDED FOR THE RACE)

5. THE SAVIOR (OVER THE RACE)

]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4523 183 8a86f77d6eba5f94a542352e1c191fd5 no Good News of Great Joy Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Men and Women are to Glorify God by Praising Him for the Good GiP of His Son!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Posture of the Shepherds (8-9)</p><p>2. The Pronouncement of the Angel of the Lord (10)</p><p>3. The Present of a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (11)</p><p>4. The Proof of the Savior's Coming (12)</p><p>5. The Praise of the Angels (13-14a)</p><p>6. The Peace God Gives to Mankind (14b)</p><p><br></p><p>*Technical Difficulties (Video ends prematurely)*</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Men and Women are to Glorify God by Praising Him for the Good GiP of His Son!</p><p><br></p><p>POINTS:</p><p>1. The Posture of the Shepherds (8-9)</p><p>2. The Pronouncement of the Angel of the Lord (10)</p><p>3. The Present of a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (11)</p><p>4. The Proof of the Savior's Coming (12)</p><p>5. The Praise of the Angels (13-14a)</p><p>6. The Peace God Gives to Mankind (14b)</p><p><br></p><p>*Technical Difficulties (Video ends prematurely)*</p> MAIN IDEA:

Men and Women are to Glorify God by Praising Him for the Good GiP of His Son!


POINTS:

1. The Posture of the Shepherds (8-9)

2. The Pronouncement of the Angel of the Lord (10)

3. The Present of a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (11)

4. The Proof of the Savior's Coming (12)

5. The Praise of the Angels (13-14a)

6. The Peace God Gives to Mankind (14b)


*Technical Difficulties (Video ends prematurely)*

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4008 184 8f77b0504474e46d2de1539ff7550d97 no The Woman, the Dragon, and the Ruler of Nations Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Christ Came to Earth to Crush the Head of the Dragon and to Rule ALL the Nations.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Dragon's Plot to Devour</p><p>2. The Woman and Her Birth Pains</p><p>3. The Birth of the Ruler</p><p>4. The Spoils of Victory</p><p>5. God’s Refuge in the Wilderness</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>Christ Came to Earth to Crush the Head of the Dragon and to Rule ALL the Nations.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. The Dragon's Plot to Devour</p><p>2. The Woman and Her Birth Pains</p><p>3. The Birth of the Ruler</p><p>4. The Spoils of Victory</p><p>5. God’s Refuge in the Wilderness</p> MAIN IDEA:

Christ Came to Earth to Crush the Head of the Dragon and to Rule ALL the Nations.


MAIN POINTS:

1. The Dragon's Plot to Devour

2. The Woman and Her Birth Pains

3. The Birth of the Ruler

4. The Spoils of Victory

5. God’s Refuge in the Wilderness

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4129 185 c4fd6500fd5aa19581ea84a2d8554ec6 no Christ Gifted to Sinners Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>GOD THE FATHER SENT HIS SON TO BE BORN OF MANKIND AS A GIFT TO MANKIND THAT HE MIGHT SAVE THEM AND RULE</p><p>OVER THEM.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE NEED</p><p>3. THE GIFT</p><p>4. The GIVER</p> <p>MAIN IDEA:</p><p>GOD THE FATHER SENT HIS SON TO BE BORN OF MANKIND AS A GIFT TO MANKIND THAT HE MIGHT SAVE THEM AND RULE</p><p>OVER THEM.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE NEED</p><p>3. THE GIFT</p><p>4. The GIVER</p> MAIN IDEA:

GOD THE FATHER SENT HIS SON TO BE BORN OF MANKIND AS A GIFT TO MANKIND THAT HE MIGHT SAVE THEM AND RULE

OVER THEM.


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE NEED

3. THE GIFT

4. The GIVER

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3798 186 d856efd987f5a9ced2e670c472d6995d no Blessed with the Coming King Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>God's purposeful sovereignty is clearly seen in the Redemption of Ruth by Boaz a type of King David, the prosperity of</p><p>Israel by King David, and the salvation of His people by Jesus, the greater King David.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>Because God wanted to bless His people with His King</p><p>1. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKED PERSONALLY AND GENERATIONALLY</p><p>2. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKED CORPORATELY AND NATIONALLY</p><p>3. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKS GLOBALLY AND PERMANENTLY</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>God's purposeful sovereignty is clearly seen in the Redemption of Ruth by Boaz a type of King David, the prosperity of</p><p>Israel by King David, and the salvation of His people by Jesus, the greater King David.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>Because God wanted to bless His people with His King</p><p>1. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKED PERSONALLY AND GENERATIONALLY</p><p>2. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKED CORPORATELY AND NATIONALLY</p><p>3. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKS GLOBALLY AND PERMANENTLY</p> BIG IDEA:

God's purposeful sovereignty is clearly seen in the Redemption of Ruth by Boaz a type of King David, the prosperity of

Israel by King David, and the salvation of His people by Jesus, the greater King David.


MAIN POINTS:

Because God wanted to bless His people with His King

1. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKED PERSONALLY AND GENERATIONALLY

2. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKED CORPORATELY AND NATIONALLY

3. HE PURPOSELY AND SOVEREIGNLY WORKS GLOBALLY AND PERMANENTLY

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3451 187 dc77c745c7e80bdb5f4c39014e18eae1 no Blessed with a Redeemer to Praise Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>YAHWEH'S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION DOES AND MUST</p><p>PRODUCE HEARTS OF PRAISE IN HIS PEOPLE.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. YAHWEH’S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION IN NAOMI’S LIFE PRODUCES HEARTS OF PRAISE IN HIS PEOPLE.</p><p>2. YAHWEH’S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION IN YOUR LIFE MUST PRODUCE IN YOU A HEART OF PRAISE.</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>YAHWEH'S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION DOES AND MUST</p><p>PRODUCE HEARTS OF PRAISE IN HIS PEOPLE.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. YAHWEH’S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION IN NAOMI’S LIFE PRODUCES HEARTS OF PRAISE IN HIS PEOPLE.</p><p>2. YAHWEH’S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION IN YOUR LIFE MUST PRODUCE IN YOU A HEART OF PRAISE.</p> BIG IDEA:

YAHWEH'S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION DOES AND MUST

PRODUCE HEARTS OF PRAISE IN HIS PEOPLE.


MAIN POINTS:

1. YAHWEH’S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION IN NAOMI’S LIFE PRODUCES HEARTS OF PRAISE IN HIS PEOPLE.

2. YAHWEH’S PROVIDENTIAL WORK OF REDEMPTION IN YOUR LIFE MUST PRODUCE IN YOU A HEART OF PRAISE.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3790 188 1f3852404a0120a573351008fef4a940 no Sleep and Sovereignty II Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>EVEN WHEN THE UNGODLY ARE DOING UNGODLY THINGS IN OUR MIDST,</p><p>EVEN TO US, WE OUGHT TO LIVE ASSURED OF GOD'S PROTECTION OF US IN LIGHT OF HIS SOVEREIGNTY AND GOODNESS.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. DAVID'S PASSIONATE PLEA (V1)</p><p>2. DAVID'S BURNING BEWILDERMENT (V2-3)</p><p>3. DAVID'S INTREPID INVITATION (V4-5)</p><p>4. DAVID'S CALM PRODUCING CONFIDENCE (V6-8)</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>EVEN WHEN THE UNGODLY ARE DOING UNGODLY THINGS IN OUR MIDST,</p><p>EVEN TO US, WE OUGHT TO LIVE ASSURED OF GOD'S PROTECTION OF US IN LIGHT OF HIS SOVEREIGNTY AND GOODNESS.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. DAVID'S PASSIONATE PLEA (V1)</p><p>2. DAVID'S BURNING BEWILDERMENT (V2-3)</p><p>3. DAVID'S INTREPID INVITATION (V4-5)</p><p>4. DAVID'S CALM PRODUCING CONFIDENCE (V6-8)</p> BIG IDEA:

EVEN WHEN THE UNGODLY ARE DOING UNGODLY THINGS IN OUR MIDST,

EVEN TO US, WE OUGHT TO LIVE ASSURED OF GOD'S PROTECTION OF US IN LIGHT OF HIS SOVEREIGNTY AND GOODNESS.


MAIN POINTS:

1. DAVID'S PASSIONATE PLEA (V1)

2. DAVID'S BURNING BEWILDERMENT (V2-3)

3. DAVID'S INTREPID INVITATION (V4-5)

4. DAVID'S CALM PRODUCING CONFIDENCE (V6-8)

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3851 189 09f28e650d6c1f2da9db41792918f9f8 no Blessed with Conception Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>God Blesses His people by giving them Sons and Daughters. And In Christ, God Supremely Blesses His People by Making them Sons and Daughters through His Only Son. </p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. Conception is FROM and THROUGH God.</p><p>2. Conception is TO God.</p><p>3. Conception is NOT God. </p><p>4. Conception Helps us Understand God's Gospel.</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>God Blesses His people by giving them Sons and Daughters. And In Christ, God Supremely Blesses His People by Making them Sons and Daughters through His Only Son. </p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. Conception is FROM and THROUGH God.</p><p>2. Conception is TO God.</p><p>3. Conception is NOT God. </p><p>4. Conception Helps us Understand God's Gospel.</p> BIG IDEA:

God Blesses His people by giving them Sons and Daughters. And In Christ, God Supremely Blesses His People by Making them Sons and Daughters through His Only Son. 


MAIN POINTS:

1. Conception is FROM and THROUGH God.

2. Conception is TO God.

3. Conception is NOT God. 

4. Conception Helps us Understand God's Gospel.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4307 190 997ffe8beddc1769c974065e6cd80961 no Sleep and Sovereignty Brandon Scalf <p>1. DAVID’S THREATS (1-2)</p><p>2. DAVID’S PROTECTION (3-4)</p><p>3. DAVID’S PEACE (5-6)</p><p>4. DAVID’S PRAYER (7-8)</p> <p>1. DAVID’S THREATS (1-2)</p><p>2. DAVID’S PROTECTION (3-4)</p><p>3. DAVID’S PEACE (5-6)</p><p>4. DAVID’S PRAYER (7-8)</p> 1. DAVID’S THREATS (1-2)

2. DAVID’S PROTECTION (3-4)

3. DAVID’S PEACE (5-6)

4. DAVID’S PRAYER (7-8)

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3071 191 f3617710a4763cada565117ec6dee219 no The Redeemed Bride Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT A MARRIAGE THAT POINTS TO THE GREATER MARRIAGE BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. RUTH WAS REDEEMED PUBLICLY</p><p>2. RUTH WAS REDEEMED FOR FRUITFULNESS</p><p>3. RUTH WAS REDEEMED TO INCREASE THE HONOR OF BOAZ</p><p>4. RUTH WAS REDEEMED AND TRANSFORMED</p><p>5. RUTH WAS REDEEMED TO BRING FORTH THE PROMISE SEED</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT A MARRIAGE THAT POINTS TO THE GREATER MARRIAGE BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. RUTH WAS REDEEMED PUBLICLY</p><p>2. RUTH WAS REDEEMED FOR FRUITFULNESS</p><p>3. RUTH WAS REDEEMED TO INCREASE THE HONOR OF BOAZ</p><p>4. RUTH WAS REDEEMED AND TRANSFORMED</p><p>5. RUTH WAS REDEEMED TO BRING FORTH THE PROMISE SEED</p> BIG IDEA:

THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT A MARRIAGE THAT POINTS TO THE GREATER MARRIAGE BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH.


MAIN POINTS:

1. RUTH WAS REDEEMED PUBLICLY

2. RUTH WAS REDEEMED FOR FRUITFULNESS

3. RUTH WAS REDEEMED TO INCREASE THE HONOR OF BOAZ

4. RUTH WAS REDEEMED AND TRANSFORMED

5. RUTH WAS REDEEMED TO BRING FORTH THE PROMISE SEED

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3011 192 d891fe9ff76c5dd7cd83c088a92f101a no The Kinsman Redeemer Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>LIKE BOAZ, CHRIST REDEEMS HIS BRIDE WILLINGLY, PROVIDENTIALLY, LOVINGLY, AND INTENTIONALLY.</p><p>AND HE DOES IT, NOT BY BYPASSING THE LAW OF GOD, BUT BY HONORING IT.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE STEADFAST AND GODLY CHARACTER OF BOAZ (1-4)</p><p>2. THE SELFISH HEART DISPOSITION OF THE NAMELESS MAN (5-6)</p><p>3. THE WILLINGNESS OF BOAZ TO REDEEM (7-10)</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>LIKE BOAZ, CHRIST REDEEMS HIS BRIDE WILLINGLY, PROVIDENTIALLY, LOVINGLY, AND INTENTIONALLY.</p><p>AND HE DOES IT, NOT BY BYPASSING THE LAW OF GOD, BUT BY HONORING IT.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE STEADFAST AND GODLY CHARACTER OF BOAZ (1-4)</p><p>2. THE SELFISH HEART DISPOSITION OF THE NAMELESS MAN (5-6)</p><p>3. THE WILLINGNESS OF BOAZ TO REDEEM (7-10)</p> BIG IDEA:

LIKE BOAZ, CHRIST REDEEMS HIS BRIDE WILLINGLY, PROVIDENTIALLY, LOVINGLY, AND INTENTIONALLY.

AND HE DOES IT, NOT BY BYPASSING THE LAW OF GOD, BUT BY HONORING IT.


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE STEADFAST AND GODLY CHARACTER OF BOAZ (1-4)

2. THE SELFISH HEART DISPOSITION OF THE NAMELESS MAN (5-6)

3. THE WILLINGNESS OF BOAZ TO REDEEM (7-10)

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4086 193 f4b07a86db2cd02018dd966e2f931ae0 no Wings of Redemption Brandon Scalf <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. NAOMI’S FAITHLESS SCHEME (1-5)</p><p>2. RUTH’S HEARTFELT PROPOSAL (6-9)</p><p>3. BOAZ’S TRUSTWORTHY & FEAR KILLING PROMISE (7-11)</p><p>4. BOAZ’S CONTINUED PROTECTION OF RUTH (12-18)</p><p>5. CHRIST’S BETTER REDEMPTION</p><p>A. Like Naomi God planned your redemption.</p><p>B. Like Boaz, God is willing to Redeem you.</p><p>C. Like Boaz, your heavenly Redeemer’s promises are trustworthy and Fear Quieting.</p><p>D. Like Boaz, your Heavenly Redeemer will continue to protect you.</p><p><br></p> <p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. NAOMI’S FAITHLESS SCHEME (1-5)</p><p>2. RUTH’S HEARTFELT PROPOSAL (6-9)</p><p>3. BOAZ’S TRUSTWORTHY & FEAR KILLING PROMISE (7-11)</p><p>4. BOAZ’S CONTINUED PROTECTION OF RUTH (12-18)</p><p>5. CHRIST’S BETTER REDEMPTION</p><p>A. Like Naomi God planned your redemption.</p><p>B. Like Boaz, God is willing to Redeem you.</p><p>C. Like Boaz, your heavenly Redeemer’s promises are trustworthy and Fear Quieting.</p><p>D. Like Boaz, your Heavenly Redeemer will continue to protect you.</p><p><br></p> MAIN POINTS:

1. NAOMI’S FAITHLESS SCHEME (1-5)

2. RUTH’S HEARTFELT PROPOSAL (6-9)

3. BOAZ’S TRUSTWORTHY & FEAR KILLING PROMISE (7-11)

4. BOAZ’S CONTINUED PROTECTION OF RUTH (12-18)

5. CHRIST’S BETTER REDEMPTION

A. Like Naomi God planned your redemption.

B. Like Boaz, God is willing to Redeem you.

C. Like Boaz, your heavenly Redeemer’s promises are trustworthy and Fear Quieting.

D. Like Boaz, your Heavenly Redeemer will continue to protect you.


]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4858 194 328d96023b6a1d4ebca5812c4c572200 no Come to Jesus Brandon Scalf Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3436 195 15a043a4e34c9ac76c7316e9f49649ec no The Word of God Nathaniel Jolly <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3128 196 739b3cc1beedb9959add4527bb2ea228 no Yahweh's Providential Lovingkindness Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>NO MATTER HOW BITTER GOD’S PROVIDENCE MIGHT TASTE, GOD IS ALWAYS EXTENDING HIS</p><p>LOVINGKINDNESS TO HIS PEOPLE.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN ISRAEL’S LAW TO GLEAN (1-3A)</p><p>2. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN RUTH’S PROVIDENTIAL PLACEMENT (3B)</p><p>3. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN CAUSING REPENTANCE AND REVIVAL IN BETHLEHEM (4)</p><p>4. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY RESURRECTING RUTH’S DEAD IDOLATRESS HEART (11-12)</p><p>5. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY EMPLOYING THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF BOAZ AND OTHERS (16)</p><p>6. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY SOFTENING NAOMI’S HEART (20)</p><p>7. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY SENDING A KINSMAN REDEEMER (20)</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>NO MATTER HOW BITTER GOD’S PROVIDENCE MIGHT TASTE, GOD IS ALWAYS EXTENDING HIS</p><p>LOVINGKINDNESS TO HIS PEOPLE.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN ISRAEL’S LAW TO GLEAN (1-3A)</p><p>2. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN RUTH’S PROVIDENTIAL PLACEMENT (3B)</p><p>3. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN CAUSING REPENTANCE AND REVIVAL IN BETHLEHEM (4)</p><p>4. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY RESURRECTING RUTH’S DEAD IDOLATRESS HEART (11-12)</p><p>5. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY EMPLOYING THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF BOAZ AND OTHERS (16)</p><p>6. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY SOFTENING NAOMI’S HEART (20)</p><p>7. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY SENDING A KINSMAN REDEEMER (20)</p> BIG IDEA:

NO MATTER HOW BITTER GOD’S PROVIDENCE MIGHT TASTE, GOD IS ALWAYS EXTENDING HIS

LOVINGKINDNESS TO HIS PEOPLE.


MAIN POINTS:

1. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN ISRAEL’S LAW TO GLEAN (1-3A)

2. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN RUTH’S PROVIDENTIAL PLACEMENT (3B)

3. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS IN CAUSING REPENTANCE AND REVIVAL IN BETHLEHEM (4)

4. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY RESURRECTING RUTH’S DEAD IDOLATRESS HEART (11-12)

5. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY EMPLOYING THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF BOAZ AND OTHERS (16)

6. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY SOFTENING NAOMI’S HEART (20)

7. GOD DISPLAYS HIS LOVINGKINDNESS BY SENDING A KINSMAN REDEEMER (20)

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4585 197 13f94710ee55823af4219e782ff61abd no How to be a Woman of Excellence Brandon Scalf <p>Audio issues until 23:30.</p><p><br></p><p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>THERE ARE WORTHLESS WOMEN AND THERE ARE WOMEN OF</p><p>EXCELLENCE. STRIVE TO BE A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE LIKE</p><p>RUTH BY SEEKING REFUGE UNDER YAHWEH'S WINGS.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS MIGHTY (2:1, 3:11)</p><p>2. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS A HARD WORKER AND</p><p>PROVIDENCE TRUSTER (1-3, 7b, 17)</p><p>3. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS REVERENT AND RESPECTFUL (4-</p><p>7a,10)</p><p>4. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS GRATEFUL WHEN PROVIDED FOR</p><p>AND PROTECTED (8-10)</p><p>5. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE CHERISHES GOD'S PEOPLE (11)</p><p>6. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS GODLY (11)</p><p>7. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE COMMUNICATES WELL (13a)</p><p>8. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS HUMBLE (12-13)</p><p>9. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE SACRIFICES FOR THE WELL-BEING OF</p><p>HER FAMILY (18)</p><p>10. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS STEADFAST AND TRUSTWORTHY</p><p>(19-23)</p><p>11. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE SEEKS REFUGE UNDER THE WINGS OF YAHWEH!</p> <p>Audio issues until 23:30.</p><p><br></p><p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>THERE ARE WORTHLESS WOMEN AND THERE ARE WOMEN OF</p><p>EXCELLENCE. STRIVE TO BE A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE LIKE</p><p>RUTH BY SEEKING REFUGE UNDER YAHWEH'S WINGS.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS MIGHTY (2:1, 3:11)</p><p>2. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS A HARD WORKER AND</p><p>PROVIDENCE TRUSTER (1-3, 7b, 17)</p><p>3. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS REVERENT AND RESPECTFUL (4-</p><p>7a,10)</p><p>4. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS GRATEFUL WHEN PROVIDED FOR</p><p>AND PROTECTED (8-10)</p><p>5. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE CHERISHES GOD'S PEOPLE (11)</p><p>6. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS GODLY (11)</p><p>7. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE COMMUNICATES WELL (13a)</p><p>8. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS HUMBLE (12-13)</p><p>9. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE SACRIFICES FOR THE WELL-BEING OF</p><p>HER FAMILY (18)</p><p>10. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS STEADFAST AND TRUSTWORTHY</p><p>(19-23)</p><p>11. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE SEEKS REFUGE UNDER THE WINGS OF YAHWEH!</p> Audio issues until 23:30.


BIG IDEA:

THERE ARE WORTHLESS WOMEN AND THERE ARE WOMEN OF

EXCELLENCE. STRIVE TO BE A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE LIKE

RUTH BY SEEKING REFUGE UNDER YAHWEH'S WINGS.


MAIN POINTS:

1. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS MIGHTY (2:1, 3:11)

2. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS A HARD WORKER AND

PROVIDENCE TRUSTER (1-3, 7b, 17)

3. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS REVERENT AND RESPECTFUL (4-

7a,10)

4. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS GRATEFUL WHEN PROVIDED FOR

AND PROTECTED (8-10)

5. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE CHERISHES GOD'S PEOPLE (11)

6. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS GODLY (11)

7. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE COMMUNICATES WELL (13a)

8. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS HUMBLE (12-13)

9. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE SACRIFICES FOR THE WELL-BEING OF

HER FAMILY (18)

10. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE IS STEADFAST AND TRUSTWORTHY

(19-23)

11. A WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE SEEKS REFUGE UNDER THE WINGS OF YAHWEH!

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4553 198 dd9ac7aaa48dc953060aa9b26a718d74 no How to be a Mighty Man of Excellence Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>THERE ARE WORTHLESS MEN AND THERE ARE MIGHTY MEN OF EXCELLENCE. STRIVE TO BE A</p><p>MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE LIKE BOAZ WHILE LOOKING TO OUR HEAVENLY BOAZ, JESUS CHRIST OUR REDEEMER.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS LIKE BOAZ NOT ELIMELECH (V.1)</p><p>2. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE HAS A GOD-ENTRANCED WORLDVIEW (VS.2-4)</p><p>3. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE CARES FOR AND PROTECTS WOMEN (VS.5-9)</p><p>4. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS ATTRACTED TO GODLINESS NOT GLAMOUR (VS.10-12)</p><p>5. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS A HARDWORKING PROVIDER AND A LOVING PRESIDER (VS.13-17)</p><p>6. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE REDEEMS AND NEVER CEASES BEING AND DOING GOOD (VS.18-23)</p> <p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>THERE ARE WORTHLESS MEN AND THERE ARE MIGHTY MEN OF EXCELLENCE. STRIVE TO BE A</p><p>MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE LIKE BOAZ WHILE LOOKING TO OUR HEAVENLY BOAZ, JESUS CHRIST OUR REDEEMER.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS LIKE BOAZ NOT ELIMELECH (V.1)</p><p>2. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE HAS A GOD-ENTRANCED WORLDVIEW (VS.2-4)</p><p>3. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE CARES FOR AND PROTECTS WOMEN (VS.5-9)</p><p>4. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS ATTRACTED TO GODLINESS NOT GLAMOUR (VS.10-12)</p><p>5. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS A HARDWORKING PROVIDER AND A LOVING PRESIDER (VS.13-17)</p><p>6. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE REDEEMS AND NEVER CEASES BEING AND DOING GOOD (VS.18-23)</p> BIG IDEA:

THERE ARE WORTHLESS MEN AND THERE ARE MIGHTY MEN OF EXCELLENCE. STRIVE TO BE A

MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE LIKE BOAZ WHILE LOOKING TO OUR HEAVENLY BOAZ, JESUS CHRIST OUR REDEEMER.


MAIN POINTS:

1. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS LIKE BOAZ NOT ELIMELECH (V.1)

2. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE HAS A GOD-ENTRANCED WORLDVIEW (VS.2-4)

3. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE CARES FOR AND PROTECTS WOMEN (VS.5-9)

4. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS ATTRACTED TO GODLINESS NOT GLAMOUR (VS.10-12)

5. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE IS A HARDWORKING PROVIDER AND A LOVING PRESIDER (VS.13-17)

6. A MIGHTY MAN OF EXCELLENCE REDEEMS AND NEVER CEASES BEING AND DOING GOOD (VS.18-23)

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4997 199 1e90f98bab0b817a68b4c63f115396fd no The Doctrine of Inspiration Brandon Scalf <p>The Doctrine of Inspiration and General and Special Revelation. </p> <p>The Doctrine of Inspiration and General and Special Revelation. </p> The Doctrine of Inspiration and General and Special Revelation.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3636 200 e958c18118b2732577e021f84df13708 no Anti-Evangelism, Faltering Faith, and God’s Saving Grace Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>THOUGH OUR FAITH AT TIMES FALTERS, GOD IS STILL READY AND WILLING TO EXTEND HIS GRACE SOVEREIGNLY TO SAVE SINNERS AND SANCTIFY HIS SAINTS.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. NAOMI'S ANTI-EVANGELISM EFFORTS (VS6-10)</p><p>2. THE LAW OF LEVIRATE MARRIAGE (VS11-14)</p><p>3. RUTH'S RADICAL CONVERSION (VS15-18)</p><p>4. THE BITTER PROVIDENCE OF GOD (VS19-22)</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>THOUGH OUR FAITH AT TIMES FALTERS, GOD IS STILL READY AND WILLING TO EXTEND HIS GRACE SOVEREIGNLY TO SAVE SINNERS AND SANCTIFY HIS SAINTS.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. NAOMI'S ANTI-EVANGELISM EFFORTS (VS6-10)</p><p>2. THE LAW OF LEVIRATE MARRIAGE (VS11-14)</p><p>3. RUTH'S RADICAL CONVERSION (VS15-18)</p><p>4. THE BITTER PROVIDENCE OF GOD (VS19-22)</p> BIG IDEA:

THOUGH OUR FAITH AT TIMES FALTERS, GOD IS STILL READY AND WILLING TO EXTEND HIS GRACE SOVEREIGNLY TO SAVE SINNERS AND SANCTIFY HIS SAINTS.


MAIN POINTS:

1. NAOMI'S ANTI-EVANGELISM EFFORTS (VS6-10)

2. THE LAW OF LEVIRATE MARRIAGE (VS11-14)

3. RUTH'S RADICAL CONVERSION (VS15-18)

4. THE BITTER PROVIDENCE OF GOD (VS19-22)

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 5237 201 0183c501e204c60a1057fdefd3a0cff9 no Kiss the Son Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>GOD HAS RESPONDED TO MAN’S HAUGHTY SINFUL REBELLION BY INSTALLING HIS MESSIAH AS KING OVER ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. MANKIND'S FUTILE WAR WITH GOD (VS1-3)</p><p>2. GOD'S CONFIDENT RESPONSE (VS4-6)</p><p>3. CHRIST'S SURE INHERITANCE (VS7-9)</p><p>4. THE PSALMIST'S SOBER INVITATION (VS10-12)</p> <p>BIG IDEA:</p><p>GOD HAS RESPONDED TO MAN’S HAUGHTY SINFUL REBELLION BY INSTALLING HIS MESSIAH AS KING OVER ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. MANKIND'S FUTILE WAR WITH GOD (VS1-3)</p><p>2. GOD'S CONFIDENT RESPONSE (VS4-6)</p><p>3. CHRIST'S SURE INHERITANCE (VS7-9)</p><p>4. THE PSALMIST'S SOBER INVITATION (VS10-12)</p> BIG IDEA:

GOD HAS RESPONDED TO MAN’S HAUGHTY SINFUL REBELLION BY INSTALLING HIS MESSIAH AS KING OVER ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.


MAIN POINTS:

1. MANKIND'S FUTILE WAR WITH GOD (VS1-3)

2. GOD'S CONFIDENT RESPONSE (VS4-6)

3. CHRIST'S SURE INHERITANCE (VS7-9)

4. THE PSALMIST'S SOBER INVITATION (VS10-12)

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2612 202 f1a3debaf88672160d4f9f941fc4d5f5 no Judgment, Suffering, and the Providence of God Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA/ THEME:</p><p>THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT A FAMILY LIVING UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT AND</p><p>DISCIPLINE</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS: </p><p>THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT</p><p>1. A FAMILY LIVING UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT AND DISCIPLINE</p><p>2. A FAMILY LVING UNDER GOD’S PROVIDENCE</p><p>3. A FAMILY THAT TEACHES YOU WITH THEIR LIVES THAT GOD IS WRITING YOUR STORY AS WELL.</p><p><br></p><p>APPLICATION:</p><p>1. Remember, things are never better where God has not called you.</p><p>2. Remember, Children and the unmarried among us, God has not given you permission to</p><p>romantically pursue, date, or marry godless men and women because you’re lonely or they are</p><p>right in front of you (proximity)</p><p>3. Remember, discipline is not punishment from a cruel and distant deity but the loving act of a</p><p>Father that adores you. And He does it so that you WILL return to Him.</p><p>4. Remember, Sin has real life consequences.</p><p>5. Remember, no matter what sins you’ve committed or what discipline you’ve endured or are</p><p>currently enduring, God is working all things for your good.</p><p>6. Remember, no matter how dark and bleak things look around you, you have a Redeemer that</p><p>lives.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>BIG IDEA/ THEME:</p><p>THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT A FAMILY LIVING UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT AND</p><p>DISCIPLINE</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS: </p><p>THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT</p><p>1. A FAMILY LIVING UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT AND DISCIPLINE</p><p>2. A FAMILY LVING UNDER GOD’S PROVIDENCE</p><p>3. A FAMILY THAT TEACHES YOU WITH THEIR LIVES THAT GOD IS WRITING YOUR STORY AS WELL.</p><p><br></p><p>APPLICATION:</p><p>1. Remember, things are never better where God has not called you.</p><p>2. Remember, Children and the unmarried among us, God has not given you permission to</p><p>romantically pursue, date, or marry godless men and women because you’re lonely or they are</p><p>right in front of you (proximity)</p><p>3. Remember, discipline is not punishment from a cruel and distant deity but the loving act of a</p><p>Father that adores you. And He does it so that you WILL return to Him.</p><p>4. Remember, Sin has real life consequences.</p><p>5. Remember, no matter what sins you’ve committed or what discipline you’ve endured or are</p><p>currently enduring, God is working all things for your good.</p><p>6. Remember, no matter how dark and bleak things look around you, you have a Redeemer that</p><p>lives.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> BIG IDEA/ THEME:

THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT A FAMILY LIVING UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT AND

DISCIPLINE


MAIN POINTS:

THE BOOK OF RUTH IS A STORY ABOUT

1. A FAMILY LIVING UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT AND DISCIPLINE

2. A FAMILY LVING UNDER GOD’S PROVIDENCE

3. A FAMILY THAT TEACHES YOU WITH THEIR LIVES THAT GOD IS WRITING YOUR STORY AS WELL.


APPLICATION:

1. Remember, things are never better where God has not called you.

2. Remember, Children and the unmarried among us, God has not given you permission to

romantically pursue, date, or marry godless men and women because you’re lonely or they are

right in front of you (proximity)

3. Remember, discipline is not punishment from a cruel and distant deity but the loving act of a

Father that adores you. And He does it so that you WILL return to Him.

4. Remember, Sin has real life consequences.

5. Remember, no matter what sins you’ve committed or what discipline you’ve endured or are

currently enduring, God is working all things for your good.

6. Remember, no matter how dark and bleak things look around you, you have a Redeemer that

lives.



]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4186 203 ce0bed904818e64b4b584d9525184e8e no Two Men. Two Paths. Two Ends. Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA/THEME: There are only two types of people (Blessed/Cursed), two paths (righteousness/Wickedness), and two destinies (Eternal Life/Eternal Death). </p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE BLESSED MAN (vs1-3)</p><p>A. is ALWAYS blessed (v1)</p><p>B. AVOIDS Worldliness (v1)</p><p>C. ADORES the Word (v2)</p><p>D. ABIDES in the stream (v3)</p><p><br></p><p>2. THE CURSED MAN (vs4-6)</p><p>A. is WORTHLESS (v4) </p><p>B. is WITHOUT hope (v5)</p><p>C. is WAITING for destruction (v6)</p> <p>BIG IDEA/THEME: There are only two types of people (Blessed/Cursed), two paths (righteousness/Wickedness), and two destinies (Eternal Life/Eternal Death). </p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE BLESSED MAN (vs1-3)</p><p>A. is ALWAYS blessed (v1)</p><p>B. AVOIDS Worldliness (v1)</p><p>C. ADORES the Word (v2)</p><p>D. ABIDES in the stream (v3)</p><p><br></p><p>2. THE CURSED MAN (vs4-6)</p><p>A. is WORTHLESS (v4) </p><p>B. is WITHOUT hope (v5)</p><p>C. is WAITING for destruction (v6)</p> BIG IDEA/THEME: There are only two types of people (Blessed/Cursed), two paths (righteousness/Wickedness), and two destinies (Eternal Life/Eternal Death).


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE BLESSED MAN (vs1-3)

A. is ALWAYS blessed (v1)

B. AVOIDS Worldliness (v1)

C. ADORES the Word (v2)

D. ABIDES in the stream (v3)


2. THE CURSED MAN (vs4-6)

A. is WORTHLESS (v4)

B. is WITHOUT hope (v5)

C. is WAITING for destruction (v6)

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2663 204 22794c7e15415ab073badcefe438e527 no How to be an Unashamed Workman Brandon Scalf <p>Shepeherds Institute: God and Scripture </p><p>Class 1: Orientation </p><p><br></p><p>Big Idea: </p><p>God's word-workers must make every effort to be pleasing to Him by handling His message carefully and by proclaiming it clearly. </p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. The Divine Imperative </p><p>2. The Ultimate Purpose </p><p>3. The Necessary Disposition </p><p>4. The Prescribed Method </p><p><br></p> <p>Shepeherds Institute: God and Scripture </p><p>Class 1: Orientation </p><p><br></p><p>Big Idea: </p><p>God's word-workers must make every effort to be pleasing to Him by handling His message carefully and by proclaiming it clearly. </p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. The Divine Imperative </p><p>2. The Ultimate Purpose </p><p>3. The Necessary Disposition </p><p>4. The Prescribed Method </p><p><br></p> Shepeherds Institute: God and Scripture

Class 1: Orientation


Big Idea:

God's word-workers must make every effort to be pleasing to Him by handling His message carefully and by proclaiming it clearly.


Main Points:

1. The Divine Imperative

2. The Ultimate Purpose

3. The Necessary Disposition

4. The Prescribed Method


]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4323 205 85862ca230549321b429885786df4366 no The Persecuted Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>Those who are persecuted for the sake of Christ and righteousness have a great reward waiting</p><p>on them in heaven.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION</p><p>2. THE CAUSE OF PERSECUTION</p><p>3. THE FACE OF PERSECUTION</p><p>4. THE RESULT OF PERSECUTION</p><p><br></p><p>APPLICATION:</p><p>1. Do not retaliate.</p><p>2. Do not feel resentment.</p><p>3. Do not fall into depression.</p><p>4. Do not stop praying for your persecutors.</p><p>5. Do not cease looking to the pioneer of our faith who for the joy set before him endured the Cross.</p><p><br></p> <p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>Those who are persecuted for the sake of Christ and righteousness have a great reward waiting</p><p>on them in heaven.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION</p><p>2. THE CAUSE OF PERSECUTION</p><p>3. THE FACE OF PERSECUTION</p><p>4. THE RESULT OF PERSECUTION</p><p><br></p><p>APPLICATION:</p><p>1. Do not retaliate.</p><p>2. Do not feel resentment.</p><p>3. Do not fall into depression.</p><p>4. Do not stop praying for your persecutors.</p><p>5. Do not cease looking to the pioneer of our faith who for the joy set before him endured the Cross.</p><p><br></p> BIG IDEA:

Those who are persecuted for the sake of Christ and righteousness have a great reward waiting

on them in heaven.


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION

2. THE CAUSE OF PERSECUTION

3. THE FACE OF PERSECUTION

4. THE RESULT OF PERSECUTION


APPLICATION:

1. Do not retaliate.

2. Do not feel resentment.

3. Do not fall into depression.

4. Do not stop praying for your persecutors.

5. Do not cease looking to the pioneer of our faith who for the joy set before him endured the Cross.


]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4540 206 798c09476872961f13e3fedd66c479c1 no The Peacemakers Brandon Scalf <p>Technical issues: Last 15 minutes of Sermon did not get recorded.</p><p><br></p><p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>THOSE WHO HAVE PEACE WITH GOD WILL SEEK TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN AND SO PROVE</p><p>THEMSELVES TO BE HIS CHILDREN!</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. THE ESSENCE OF PEACE</p><p>2. THE PEACEMAKERS</p><p>3. THE FRUIT OF PEACEMAKING</p><p>4. THE TRUTH PEACEMAKING REVEALS</p> <p>Technical issues: Last 15 minutes of Sermon did not get recorded.</p><p><br></p><p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>THOSE WHO HAVE PEACE WITH GOD WILL SEEK TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN AND SO PROVE</p><p>THEMSELVES TO BE HIS CHILDREN!</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. THE ESSENCE OF PEACE</p><p>2. THE PEACEMAKERS</p><p>3. THE FRUIT OF PEACEMAKING</p><p>4. THE TRUTH PEACEMAKING REVEALS</p> Technical issues: Last 15 minutes of Sermon did not get recorded.


BIG IDEA:

THOSE WHO HAVE PEACE WITH GOD WILL SEEK TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN AND SO PROVE

THEMSELVES TO BE HIS CHILDREN!


Main Points:

1. THE ESSENCE OF PEACE

2. THE PEACEMAKERS

3. THE FRUIT OF PEACEMAKING

4. THE TRUTH PEACEMAKING REVEALS

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3133 207 2f263d3d125dbee8e91a24f7bc07f9b0 no The Pure in Heart Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN MADE PURE AND ARE PURIFYING THEIR HEARTS WILL SEE GOD.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART</p><p>2. THE PURIFYING WORK OF CHRIST</p><p>3. THE PURSUIT OF PURITY</p><p>4. THE PROMISE OF DIVINE VISION</p> <p>BIG IDEA: </p><p>THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN MADE PURE AND ARE PURIFYING THEIR HEARTS WILL SEE GOD.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART</p><p>2. THE PURIFYING WORK OF CHRIST</p><p>3. THE PURSUIT OF PURITY</p><p>4. THE PROMISE OF DIVINE VISION</p> BIG IDEA:

THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN MADE PURE AND ARE PURIFYING THEIR HEARTS WILL SEE GOD.


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART

2. THE PURIFYING WORK OF CHRIST

3. THE PURSUIT OF PURITY

4. THE PROMISE OF DIVINE VISION

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1524 208 36c3ae1dd4421b0fa8a6eeebdd4874df no Preaching Lessons from Ezra Brandon Scalf <p>Sunday Evening Gathering. </p><p>Biblical Preaching:</p><p>1. Gathers the Saints under one Banner/Purpose</p><p>2. Prioritizes the Written Word</p><p>3. Reveres the Written word</p><p>4. Exalts the Triune God</p><p>5. Raises Affections</p><p>6. Catapults Worship </p><p>7. Exegetes / Provides Understanding</p><p>8. Applies the Word to Real Life</p><p>9. Leads Sinners to Deep Conviction and Brokenness </p><p>10. Produces Joy in the Lord</p> <p>Sunday Evening Gathering. </p><p>Biblical Preaching:</p><p>1. Gathers the Saints under one Banner/Purpose</p><p>2. Prioritizes the Written Word</p><p>3. Reveres the Written word</p><p>4. Exalts the Triune God</p><p>5. Raises Affections</p><p>6. Catapults Worship </p><p>7. Exegetes / Provides Understanding</p><p>8. Applies the Word to Real Life</p><p>9. Leads Sinners to Deep Conviction and Brokenness </p><p>10. Produces Joy in the Lord</p> Sunday Evening Gathering.

Biblical Preaching:

1. Gathers the Saints under one Banner/Purpose

2. Prioritizes the Written Word

3. Reveres the Written word

4. Exalts the Triune God

5. Raises Affections

6. Catapults Worship

7. Exegetes / Provides Understanding

8. Applies the Word to Real Life

9. Leads Sinners to Deep Conviction and Brokenness

10. Produces Joy in the Lord

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2196 209 afd2eeeb95e00d6f09f355727e4f082e no The Merciful Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN "MERCIED" BY GOD CONTINUALLY SOW MERCY AND REAP MERCY.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE NATURE OF MERCY</p><p>2. THE SOURCE OF MERCY</p><p>3. THE WORK OF MERCY</p><p>4. THE REWARD FOR SOWING MERCY</p> <p>BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN "MERCIED" BY GOD CONTINUALLY SOW MERCY AND REAP MERCY.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE NATURE OF MERCY</p><p>2. THE SOURCE OF MERCY</p><p>3. THE WORK OF MERCY</p><p>4. THE REWARD FOR SOWING MERCY</p> BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN "MERCIED" BY GOD CONTINUALLY SOW MERCY AND REAP MERCY.


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE NATURE OF MERCY

2. THE SOURCE OF MERCY

3. THE WORK OF MERCY

4. THE REWARD FOR SOWING MERCY

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3745 210 e84f066c5785d3b7ba8e8a9d7a3ec8a4 no The Famished and Parched Brandon Scalf <p>BIG IDEA: ONLY THOSE WHO POSSESS A SPIRITUAL APPETITE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE SATISFIED IN THEIR CRAVINGS</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1.     THE RAVENOUS CRAVING</p><p>2.     THE FEAST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS</p><p>3.     THE SACRED HUNGER </p><p>4.     THE FOUNTAIN OF SATISFACTION </p><p><br></p><p>How can I Cultivate a Sacred Hunger? </p><p>OR Fan into Flame a God-Honoring Spiritual Appetite?</p><p>1.     Examine Your Heart</p><p>2.     Prioritize Proper Nourishment (The Bible) and Obey it</p><p>3.     Prioritize Your Sin-Slaying Community (the church)</p><p>4.     Cleanse Yourself of Worldly Toxins and Cancers</p><p>5.     Pray like Eternity Depends on it because it does. </p><p>6.     Look to the Great Physician of Heaven Who Satisfies You with Himself</p><p><br></p> <p>BIG IDEA: ONLY THOSE WHO POSSESS A SPIRITUAL APPETITE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE SATISFIED IN THEIR CRAVINGS</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1.     THE RAVENOUS CRAVING</p><p>2.     THE FEAST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS</p><p>3.     THE SACRED HUNGER </p><p>4.     THE FOUNTAIN OF SATISFACTION </p><p><br></p><p>How can I Cultivate a Sacred Hunger? </p><p>OR Fan into Flame a God-Honoring Spiritual Appetite?</p><p>1.     Examine Your Heart</p><p>2.     Prioritize Proper Nourishment (The Bible) and Obey it</p><p>3.     Prioritize Your Sin-Slaying Community (the church)</p><p>4.     Cleanse Yourself of Worldly Toxins and Cancers</p><p>5.     Pray like Eternity Depends on it because it does. </p><p>6.     Look to the Great Physician of Heaven Who Satisfies You with Himself</p><p><br></p> BIG IDEA: ONLY THOSE WHO POSSESS A SPIRITUAL APPETITE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL BE SATISFIED IN THEIR CRAVINGS


MAIN POINTS:

1.     THE RAVENOUS CRAVING

2.     THE FEAST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

3.     THE SACRED HUNGER 

4.     THE FOUNTAIN OF SATISFACTION 


How can I Cultivate a Sacred Hunger? 

OR Fan into Flame a God-Honoring Spiritual Appetite?

1.     Examine Your Heart

2.     Prioritize Proper Nourishment (The Bible) and Obey it

3.     Prioritize Your Sin-Slaying Community (the church)

4.     Cleanse Yourself of Worldly Toxins and Cancers

5.     Pray like Eternity Depends on it because it does. 

6.     Look to the Great Physician of Heaven Who Satisfies You with Himself


]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3708 211 a9b8f10c05a8e51a7b05a5fb7a7ed2a8 no The Lowly Brandon Scalf <p>Doctrine: </p><p>Spiritual Lowliness is the heart disposition required for those who, by</p><p>God’s Grace, will Inherit the World to Come!</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. THE VIRTUE OF LOWLINESS</p><p>2. THE GETTING OF LOWLINESS</p><p>3. THE RESULT OF LOWLINESS</p><p>4. THE PERFECT PICTURE OF LOWLINESS</p> <p>Doctrine: </p><p>Spiritual Lowliness is the heart disposition required for those who, by</p><p>God’s Grace, will Inherit the World to Come!</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. THE VIRTUE OF LOWLINESS</p><p>2. THE GETTING OF LOWLINESS</p><p>3. THE RESULT OF LOWLINESS</p><p>4. THE PERFECT PICTURE OF LOWLINESS</p> Doctrine:

Spiritual Lowliness is the heart disposition required for those who, by

God’s Grace, will Inherit the World to Come!


Main Points:

1. THE VIRTUE OF LOWLINESS

2. THE GETTING OF LOWLINESS

3. THE RESULT OF LOWLINESS

4. THE PERFECT PICTURE OF LOWLINESS

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3950 212 6c25ade3bc5f8cf65b8c84a93422640d no The Mourners Brandon Scalf <p>DOCTRINE: </p><p>ONLY THOSE WHO MOURN CAN BE COMFORTED BY</p><p>GOD AND OTHERS!</p><p><br></p><p>AIM:</p><p>To show that the blessed life is intrinsically linked to mourning.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE BLESSING OF TRUE MOURNING</p><p>2. THE RESPONSE TRUE MOURNING PRODUCES</p><p>3. THE GIFT TRUE MOURNERS RECEIVE</p><p><br></p><p>USES:</p><p>1. Pray for a sensitivity to Sin and the ability to mourn rightly</p><p>2. Slaughter the heart postures that numb your sensitivity</p><p>to sin.</p><p>3. Mourn at the foot of the Cross and Find Comfort there!</p> <p>DOCTRINE: </p><p>ONLY THOSE WHO MOURN CAN BE COMFORTED BY</p><p>GOD AND OTHERS!</p><p><br></p><p>AIM:</p><p>To show that the blessed life is intrinsically linked to mourning.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. THE BLESSING OF TRUE MOURNING</p><p>2. THE RESPONSE TRUE MOURNING PRODUCES</p><p>3. THE GIFT TRUE MOURNERS RECEIVE</p><p><br></p><p>USES:</p><p>1. Pray for a sensitivity to Sin and the ability to mourn rightly</p><p>2. Slaughter the heart postures that numb your sensitivity</p><p>to sin.</p><p>3. Mourn at the foot of the Cross and Find Comfort there!</p> DOCTRINE:

ONLY THOSE WHO MOURN CAN BE COMFORTED BY

GOD AND OTHERS!


AIM:

To show that the blessed life is intrinsically linked to mourning.


MAIN POINTS:

1. THE BLESSING OF TRUE MOURNING

2. THE RESPONSE TRUE MOURNING PRODUCES

3. THE GIFT TRUE MOURNERS RECEIVE


USES:

1. Pray for a sensitivity to Sin and the ability to mourn rightly

2. Slaughter the heart postures that numb your sensitivity

to sin.

3. Mourn at the foot of the Cross and Find Comfort there!

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3165 213 11ed09f19d1d05285757561d55b66ec4 no The Poor in Spirit Brandon Scalf <p>DOCTRINE: THE PATH TO THE BLESSED/HAPPY LIFE BEGINS WITH</p><p>(1) A SOBER ASSESSMENT OF GOD AND (2) A RADICAL</p><p>ABANDONMENT OF SELF.</p><p>Aim:</p><p>To show that in order to see, love, and obtain the Kingdom of God YOU</p><p>MUST be humble(d).</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. BLESSEDNESS BEGINS WITH GOD</p><p>2. BLESSEDNESS IS FOR SPIRITUAL BEGGARS</p><p>3. BLESSEDNESS IS FOUND IN THE KINGDOM UNDER KING JESUS</p> <p>DOCTRINE: THE PATH TO THE BLESSED/HAPPY LIFE BEGINS WITH</p><p>(1) A SOBER ASSESSMENT OF GOD AND (2) A RADICAL</p><p>ABANDONMENT OF SELF.</p><p>Aim:</p><p>To show that in order to see, love, and obtain the Kingdom of God YOU</p><p>MUST be humble(d).</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1. BLESSEDNESS BEGINS WITH GOD</p><p>2. BLESSEDNESS IS FOR SPIRITUAL BEGGARS</p><p>3. BLESSEDNESS IS FOUND IN THE KINGDOM UNDER KING JESUS</p> DOCTRINE: THE PATH TO THE BLESSED/HAPPY LIFE BEGINS WITH

(1) A SOBER ASSESSMENT OF GOD AND (2) A RADICAL

ABANDONMENT OF SELF.

Aim:

To show that in order to see, love, and obtain the Kingdom of God YOU

MUST be humble(d).


MAIN POINTS:

1. BLESSEDNESS BEGINS WITH GOD

2. BLESSEDNESS IS FOR SPIRITUAL BEGGARS

3. BLESSEDNESS IS FOUND IN THE KINGDOM UNDER KING JESUS

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3756 214 0ba70ce04f7a7e22e134a407e41f82ed no The Blessed Life Brandon Scalf <p>Doctrine:</p><p>Christ, the Father's Preacher, Preaches the Greatest Sermon ever Preached on what it means to be clothed in Christ and live the Blessed life. </p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1.) The Preacher (Christ)</p><p>2.) His Preaching (Primacy)</p><p>3.) His Pulpit (Place, People, & Significance) </p><p>4.) His Purpose in Preaching this Particular Sermon (Blessedness/the Good Life)</p> <p>Doctrine:</p><p>Christ, the Father's Preacher, Preaches the Greatest Sermon ever Preached on what it means to be clothed in Christ and live the Blessed life. </p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1.) The Preacher (Christ)</p><p>2.) His Preaching (Primacy)</p><p>3.) His Pulpit (Place, People, & Significance) </p><p>4.) His Purpose in Preaching this Particular Sermon (Blessedness/the Good Life)</p> Doctrine:

Christ, the Father's Preacher, Preaches the Greatest Sermon ever Preached on what it means to be clothed in Christ and live the Blessed life.


Main Points:

1.) The Preacher (Christ)

2.) His Preaching (Primacy)

3.) His Pulpit (Place, People, & Significance)

4.) His Purpose in Preaching this Particular Sermon (Blessedness/the Good Life)

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4062 215 53981f4ae79b8040e3af7858e32bef0c no The Glorious Body of Christ Brandon Scalf <p>Ephesians 1:22-23</p><p><br></p><p>DOCTRINE: </p><p>GOD THE FATHER HAS MADE CHRIST THE SON THE</p><p>HEAD OF ALL THINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHURCH, WHICH IS</p><p>HIS GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL BODY.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1.) CHRIST'S SOVEREIGN HEADSHIP</p><p>2.) CHRIST'S GLORIOUS BODY</p><p>3.) THE EXPRESSION OF CHRIST’S FULLNESS</p> <p>Ephesians 1:22-23</p><p><br></p><p>DOCTRINE: </p><p>GOD THE FATHER HAS MADE CHRIST THE SON THE</p><p>HEAD OF ALL THINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHURCH, WHICH IS</p><p>HIS GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL BODY.</p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1.) CHRIST'S SOVEREIGN HEADSHIP</p><p>2.) CHRIST'S GLORIOUS BODY</p><p>3.) THE EXPRESSION OF CHRIST’S FULLNESS</p> Ephesians 1:22-23


DOCTRINE:

GOD THE FATHER HAS MADE CHRIST THE SON THE

HEAD OF ALL THINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHURCH, WHICH IS

HIS GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL BODY.


MAIN POINTS:

1.) CHRIST'S SOVEREIGN HEADSHIP

2.) CHRIST'S GLORIOUS BODY

3.) THE EXPRESSION OF CHRIST’S FULLNESS

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4785 216 c00bf5920b81e1dc41cfcbd07c882c59 no Demonstrations of God's Omnipotence Brandon Scalf <p>Doctrine:</p><p>The Same Power that Raised Jesus from the Dead, and has Exalted Him above all things, is the Same Power God Directs Toward Those Who Believe in Him. </p><p><br></p><p>Main Points: </p><p>1.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Historical</p><p>The Resurrection of the Incarnate Son</p><p>2.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Unassailable</p><p>Exaltation of the Incarnate Son</p><p>3.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Lives of</p><p>Redeemed Sinners</p> <p>Doctrine:</p><p>The Same Power that Raised Jesus from the Dead, and has Exalted Him above all things, is the Same Power God Directs Toward Those Who Believe in Him. </p><p><br></p><p>Main Points: </p><p>1.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Historical</p><p>The Resurrection of the Incarnate Son</p><p>2.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Unassailable</p><p>Exaltation of the Incarnate Son</p><p>3.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Lives of</p><p>Redeemed Sinners</p> Doctrine:

The Same Power that Raised Jesus from the Dead, and has Exalted Him above all things, is the Same Power God Directs Toward Those Who Believe in Him.


Main Points:

1.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Historical

The Resurrection of the Incarnate Son

2.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Unassailable

Exaltation of the Incarnate Son

3.) God’s Omnipotence is Demonstrated in the Lives of

Redeemed Sinners

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4554 217 162721f6b4d93207e96c9465164bc26f no The Hope of God's Calling Brandon Scalf <p>DOCTRINE: The Holy Spirits Curing of our Spiritual Cataracts Enables</p><p>us to Affectionally Know the objective Hope Produced by His</p><p>Calling (of Us)!</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1.) PAUL PRAYS FOR THE DEATH OF OUR SPIRITUAL</p><p>CATARACTS THAT WE MIGHT SEE MORE OF GOD</p><p><br></p><p>2.) PAUL PRAYS FOR PARTICULAR KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING</p><p>GOD’S CALLING OF US</p> <p>DOCTRINE: The Holy Spirits Curing of our Spiritual Cataracts Enables</p><p>us to Affectionally Know the objective Hope Produced by His</p><p>Calling (of Us)!</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1.) PAUL PRAYS FOR THE DEATH OF OUR SPIRITUAL</p><p>CATARACTS THAT WE MIGHT SEE MORE OF GOD</p><p><br></p><p>2.) PAUL PRAYS FOR PARTICULAR KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING</p><p>GOD’S CALLING OF US</p> DOCTRINE: The Holy Spirits Curing of our Spiritual Cataracts Enables

us to Affectionally Know the objective Hope Produced by His

Calling (of Us)!


Main Points:

1.) PAUL PRAYS FOR THE DEATH OF OUR SPIRITUAL

CATARACTS THAT WE MIGHT SEE MORE OF GOD


2.) PAUL PRAYS FOR PARTICULAR KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING

GOD’S CALLING OF US

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4656 218 75bf804b095f3acc08e1860015e3e9e4 no A Validated and Illustrated Faith Brandon Scalf <p>Doctrine:</p><p>A GENUINE FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL PRODUCE IN YOU A FEROCIOUS LOVE FOR FELLOW SAINTS.</p><p><br></p><p>1.  FAITH IN JESUS   </p><p>2. LOVE FOR THE SAINTS</p> <p>Doctrine:</p><p>A GENUINE FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL PRODUCE IN YOU A FEROCIOUS LOVE FOR FELLOW SAINTS.</p><p><br></p><p>1.  FAITH IN JESUS   </p><p>2. LOVE FOR THE SAINTS</p> Doctrine:

A GENUINE FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL PRODUCE IN YOU A FEROCIOUS LOVE FOR FELLOW SAINTS.


1.  FAITH IN JESUS   

2. LOVE FOR THE SAINTS

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3753 219 e472fac2b651970a9dd3eb616e21bbce no Against Will Worship Brandon Scalf <p>Doctrine:</p><p>TRUE WORSHIPPERS WILLFULLY WORSHIP GOD ACCORDING TO HIS WORD, CHARACTER, AND NATURE, AND THEY REJECT ALL FORMS OF PROFANE WILL-WORSHIP SO THAT GOD MAY BE TREATED AS HOLY AND BE GLORIFIED BEFORE ALL PEOPLE.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. TRUE WORSHIP MUST BE REGULATED BY GOD’S WORD. 2. TRUE WORSHIP MUST TREAT GOD AS HOLY</p><p>3. TRUE WORSHIP MUST GLORIFY GOD BEFORE ALL PEOPLE.</p> <p>Doctrine:</p><p>TRUE WORSHIPPERS WILLFULLY WORSHIP GOD ACCORDING TO HIS WORD, CHARACTER, AND NATURE, AND THEY REJECT ALL FORMS OF PROFANE WILL-WORSHIP SO THAT GOD MAY BE TREATED AS HOLY AND BE GLORIFIED BEFORE ALL PEOPLE.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Points:</p><p>1. TRUE WORSHIP MUST BE REGULATED BY GOD’S WORD. 2. TRUE WORSHIP MUST TREAT GOD AS HOLY</p><p>3. TRUE WORSHIP MUST GLORIFY GOD BEFORE ALL PEOPLE.</p> Doctrine:

TRUE WORSHIPPERS WILLFULLY WORSHIP GOD ACCORDING TO HIS WORD, CHARACTER, AND NATURE, AND THEY REJECT ALL FORMS OF PROFANE WILL-WORSHIP SO THAT GOD MAY BE TREATED AS HOLY AND BE GLORIFIED BEFORE ALL PEOPLE.


Main Points:

1. TRUE WORSHIP MUST BE REGULATED BY GOD’S WORD. 2. TRUE WORSHIP MUST TREAT GOD AS HOLY

3. TRUE WORSHIP MUST GLORIFY GOD BEFORE ALL PEOPLE.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3410 220 125b7859caca30a6412bdc9575e201e9 no Christ Our Treasure Dustin Benge <p>The Beatitudes as pointing to Christ</p> <p>The Beatitudes as pointing to Christ</p> The Beatitudes as pointing to Christ

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2801 221 5a37cdc648d638bdcbf6641f07f5eaf7 no Puritan Assurance Kevin Hay <p>Puritan Assurance - Romans 8:31-39</p> <p>Puritan Assurance - Romans 8:31-39</p> Puritan Assurance - Romans 8:31-39

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3016 222 737083fe245b32bbfbe473538d48bce0 no Puritan Evangelism Andrew Rappaport <p>Puritan Evangelism</p> <p>Puritan Evangelism</p> Puritan Evangelism

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3206 223 db5646900e7a74ff73dded9223dd522d no Puritan Preaching Brett Baggett <p>DOCTRINE. Puritan preaching is fearful, biblical, brutal, Christocentric, doctrinal, precise, illustrative, useful, pastoral, practical, covenantal, lawful, spherical, providential, evangelical, Calvinistic, zealous, clarifying, dependent, prayerful, and doxological.</p> <p>DOCTRINE. Puritan preaching is fearful, biblical, brutal, Christocentric, doctrinal, precise, illustrative, useful, pastoral, practical, covenantal, lawful, spherical, providential, evangelical, Calvinistic, zealous, clarifying, dependent, prayerful, and doxological.</p> DOCTRINE. Puritan preaching is fearful, biblical, brutal, Christocentric, doctrinal, precise, illustrative, useful, pastoral, practical, covenantal, lawful, spherical, providential, evangelical, Calvinistic, zealous, clarifying, dependent, prayerful, and doxological.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4488 224 fc15742dc8d3097b9bc07d540369c9ea no Puritan Eschatology Jason Garwood <p>Puritan Eschatology</p> <p>Puritan Eschatology</p> Puritan Eschatology

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2581 225 d677911ae6c94346b766dac07fc8c35c no Puritan Gospel Jameson Supan <p>The Devastating Scourge of Sin and the Sweet Salve of Christ the Savior</p> <p>The Devastating Scourge of Sin and the Sweet Salve of Christ the Savior</p> The Devastating Scourge of Sin and the Sweet Salve of Christ the Savior

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3887 226 f6129c060d71cb405688ca4d9bfcbdd4 no The Grandeur of God Nathaniel Jolly <p>1 Peter 1:17 | The Bigness of the God, the Puritans, saw in the Scriptures! </p> <p>1 Peter 1:17 | The Bigness of the God, the Puritans, saw in the Scriptures! </p> 1 Peter 1:17 | The Bigness of the God, the Puritans, saw in the Scriptures!

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3037 227 1517514fd19a9522a6b967d7b7b79382 no The Sealing Ministry of the Holy Spirit Brandon Scalf <p>Doctrine Taught:</p><p>Upon hearing and believing the Gospel, every true convert is also sealed with the Holy Spirit and made secure for all eternity. </p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1.) True Converts hear and believe the Message of the Son</p><p>2.) True Converts are sealed with the Holy Spirit</p><p>3.) True Converts have a guarantee from the Father</p><p>4.) True Converts bring glory to the Triune God - FOREVER.</p> <p>Doctrine Taught:</p><p>Upon hearing and believing the Gospel, every true convert is also sealed with the Holy Spirit and made secure for all eternity. </p><p><br></p><p>MAIN POINTS:</p><p>1.) True Converts hear and believe the Message of the Son</p><p>2.) True Converts are sealed with the Holy Spirit</p><p>3.) True Converts have a guarantee from the Father</p><p>4.) True Converts bring glory to the Triune God - FOREVER.</p> Doctrine Taught:

Upon hearing and believing the Gospel, every true convert is also sealed with the Holy Spirit and made secure for all eternity.


MAIN POINTS:

1.) True Converts hear and believe the Message of the Son

2.) True Converts are sealed with the Holy Spirit

3.) True Converts have a guarantee from the Father

4.) True Converts bring glory to the Triune God - FOREVER.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4149 228 9441cf9f82bf7ca7e3a2d22718b2aa20 no Gods Divine Sovereignty Brandon Scalf <p>Ephesians 1:11-12</p> <p>Ephesians 1:11-12</p> Ephesians 1:11-12

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3792 229 bbf089f3b3431526601aee67843fdb00 no Hearing and Believing the Gospel Brandon Scalf <p>Ephesians 1:13</p> <p>Ephesians 1:13</p> Ephesians 1:13

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3801 230 0c184d7ab3b3f68717aeef2a8a9b97f1 no Jesus Christ the Living One Brandon Scalf <p>Revelation 1:17-18</p> <p>Revelation 1:17-18</p> Revelation 1:17-18

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3688 231 4e6cc934ce53532870c233d4e230cd7b no The Triune God and His Creation Brandon Scalf <p>Genesis 1:1-2</p> <p>Genesis 1:1-2</p> Genesis 1:1-2

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2469 232 f93c1e9a71e167b154e7a35cbe004419 no Wisdom and Insight Brandon Scalf <p>Ephesians 1:8-9</p> <p>Ephesians 1:8-9</p> Ephesians 1:8-9

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4070 233 140ac33f8afbde2e076e68796ac63db4 no