Sermons — Page 44

Reading the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven as warnings of false, corrupting growth within the visible church, the message names specific modern examples of doctrinal compromise while cautioning that disagreeing on how to

Ephesians 1 teaches election and predestination as bountiful blessings that display the grace, mercy, and love of God in salvation. The message urges believers to receive biblical mysteries by faith without forcing them into man-made

Working through the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven in Matthew 13, the sermon considers whether Jesus is picturing the healthy growth of the kingdom or its corruption from within, and cautions that disagreement over these

Ephesians 1 finishes Paul’s blessing by highlighting the inheritance of God’s people and the sealing work of the Holy Spirit. Believers are secure in Christ to the praise of God’s glory because the Spirit is the guarantee of what is to

Colossians 2 presents sinners as debtors whose certificate of guilt was nailed to the cross. Christ paid the debt in full, disarmed the accusing powers, and leaves his people complete in him.

Matthew 5 contrasts external righteousness with the grace-given righteousness of Christ, which produces joyful generosity from the heart. Normal Christian giving flows from love for Christ and His church, not legalistic calculation.

1 Timothy 4 calls pastors to blaze a trail by giving themselves to Scripture, teaching, godly example, and visible progress. Building a true church requires courage, endurance, and careful attention to both life and doctrine.

Ephesians 1 continues the praise of God’s grace by showing redemption, forgiveness, and the mystery of His will accomplished in Christ. God lavishes grace on His people and gathers all things under Christ in the fullness of time.

Matthew 13 distinguishes superficial, worldly, and truly receptive hearers of the Word. The parable of the soils teaches the church to identify false profession patiently while recognizing that only a Spirit-prepared heart receives the

Ephesians 1 begins Paul’s praise for the spiritual blessings God gives His people in Christ, including election and adoption according to His gracious purpose. These blessings lead the church to worship the Father for grace planned before