Sermons — Page 13

Acts 5:12-16 describes the Jerusalem church after the severe purification of Ananias and Sapphira. The sermon shows a church marked by holy fear, Spirit-wrought power, unity, and continued growth after painful difficulty.

Hebrews 10:1-10 contrasts the inability of animal sacrifices to remove sin with the once-for-all offering of Christ. The sermon presents Jesus as the all-sufficient sacrifice who sanctifies His people by the will of God.

Sanctification

Ephesians 3:8 turns the church's eyes to the unfathomable riches of Christ. The sermon magnifies His glory, grace, mercy, and eternal worth while warning hearers not to remain outside of Him.

Ecclesiastes 7 gives graduates and the whole church a call to pursue better things that produce better days and a better life. The sermon urges young believers to seek wisdom, maturity, and faithfulness as they move into the future.

The book of Ruth displays excellent Christian motherhood through faithfulness, trust in trial, and a heritage of godliness. The sermon connects Naomi and Ruth to the church's calling in home life discipleship.

Acts 5:1-11 shows how sin entered the Jerusalem church through Ananias and Sapphira and how seriously God dealt with it. The sermon warns that hidden sin can infiltrate the church for destructive purposes and must be met with holy fear.

Hebrews 9:15-28 presents Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant whose blood secures redemption and puts away sin. The sermon contrasts the old covenant's repeated sacrifices with Christ's once-for-all work and His promised return for

Psalm 119:12-16 calls believers to glorify God by treasuring His Word, delighting in His instruction, and avoiding sin. The sermon applies the pattern of being clean, close, and committed through the help of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 9:1-14 shows that the old covenant tabernacle could not provide the access and cleansing that sinners need. The sermon rejoices that Christ has entered the heavenly holy place by His own blood and obtained eternal redemption.

Acts 4:32-37 gives another full-color portrait of the early church, showing unity, generosity, and care for real needs. The sermon presses the church to consider whether it would give sacrificially when legitimate needs arise.

Church Unity