Beloved, no one could have been any happier than me to see the silent majority finally wake up and express their disgust for the ridiculous “WOKE” agenda the federal government has been forcing upon us for the last sixteen years. The fact that government agencies are trying to remove the evidence of their compliance with this senseless and useless plan proves it wasn’t even necessary.

President-elect Trump said God spared His life to “save our country and to restore America to greatness.” Pastor Greg Laurie said God had placed President Trump in office “for such a time as this.” However, what President-elect Trump does with his mandate will reveal his true heart motive. If this movement takes on the humanistic and militaristic method outlined in the manuals of the New Apostolic Reformation or in the desires of the Christian Nationalists, it will not be of God; it will fail, and we will have forfeited what may be our last hope for such a genuine revival.  

Beloved, this is a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and the Church in America should be on its knees, crying out to God for a mighty spiritual awakening to sweep our land. The urgency of this moment cannot be overstated.

This sermon’s title is “The Church Triumphant,” with a warning about what the Apostle Paul calls “Strong Delusion.”  

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This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will examine Romans 5:1-11 under the heading God’s Provision for Our Salvation, – “Our Eternal Security.”   

Over the years, the number one question I’ve been asked is, “How can I know for sure and certain that I am saved.” The Holy Spirit will answer that question through our study of Romans 5:1-11.

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In biblical terms, God’s sovereignty means that He is the ruler of all things and that He alone has ultimate power, absolute control, and the final authority over the world and its events. The Bible affirms God’s sovereignty and firmly acknowledges man’s free will.

In layman’s terms, God’s sovereignty means that He is in control of all aspects of our lives, from the beginning to the end. This understanding should bring us comfort, knowing that we are not alone in this journey. However, this does not diminish our responsibility to make wise choices and decisions, nor does it absolve us from the consequences of our actions.

Last Tuesday, the citizens of America exercised their civic responsibility to vote for the presidential candidate that best represented their worldview. However, God also revealed His sovereignty over our nation in the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. In His sovereignty, God chose the candidate He knows will accomplish the specific assignment that needs to be done at this time in human history.

In this sermon, I will exhort God’s people to accept “The Sovereign Will of God.”

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In 2015, I published the book “Silent No More” – The Cost of Cultural Compromise*. The book focused on the ten issues Christians should not be silent about, including the sanctity of human life. However, according to the polls, the one segment of our society that may determine the winner of next week’s election are women, 18-35, who want to maintain the legal right to, in effect, kill their babies. Of course, they couch that in a much nicer phrase, such as “women’s reproductive rights,” but call it what you will – the baby is going to be killed.

While there are several significant issues other than abortion that will determine the moral pathway for our nation’s future, including the freedom of speech, which will include the freedom to preach, Vice President Kamala Harris has said, “I pledge to you, when Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom nationwide, as President of the United States, I will proudly sign it into law.” Can you imagine the increase in the number of aborted babies? 

Beloved, when Christians don’t vote, we open the door for every evil ideology and vain philosophy to flourish. Your vote is not just a mark on a ballot, it is a powerful tool to shape the future for generations to come. Unless Christians speak up today, America will soon be immersed in socialism, and our grandchildren will grow up in communism. Unless Christians speak up today, the “Confessing Church” will soon be silenced, not by decree, but by default. Your actions can make a difference.

In Sunday’s sermon, I will challenge God’s people to answer “The Call to Courage.” I will exhort every born-again believer to answer that call by taking a stand on the moral issues by voting in this election. Those who do not answer the call today will respond to the Lord Jesus on that day, which is soon to come.

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*To review and order the book, click on:  Silent No More: Wayne J. Edwards: 9781498454506 – Christianbook.com

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will examine Romans 4:16-25 under the heading “God’s Provision for Our Salvation – His divine power.”

The best of us are still sinners in need of a Savior, and Jesus Christ is the Savior we need. That is why the Apostle Paul said he was “not ashamed of the gospel,” for IT was the POWER OF GOD unto salvation, to those who believed it.

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A recent survey was conducted of a large group of people, ages 18-94, who claimed to be “born-again” believers. The purpose of this survey was to determine the level of their spiritual maturity. The questionnaire used the physical growth stages from a newborn to a grandparent to illustrate the spiritual growth from a new Christian who is dependent upon others for their spiritual development to a grandparent who is able to stand firm in what he believes and why he believes it and is living it out in his daily life as a witness to others.

Nearly 50% of those who surveyed had not progressed past the “Infant” stage of Spiritual Growth, and 88% had not graduated from the “Toddler” stage. Only 2% of those surveyed had reached the most mature stage of a spiritual grandparent to other believers, and here is why: 67% said they did not see disciple-making as the highest priority in their lives.

Beloved, the time is now. When the persecution of Christians in America begins in earnest, 98% of those who claim to be true believers will not have the spiritual maturity to stand firm in their faith. This is not a distant threat, but a reality that we must prepare for today.

This Sunday, we will conclude our study of Peter’s first epistle. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – Preparing for Persecution – “Peter’s Passion for Spiritual Maturity.”

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In Romans 3:20, the Apostle Paul refuted what the Israelites had been taught for thousands of years. He said, “Therefore, by the deeds of the law shall no flesh be justified in His [God’s] sight. The Jews thought God chose Abraham because of his character, good works, and obedience to the law. Paul said, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” (Romans 4:3)

Beloved, there is not one thing we can do to gain acceptance with God – i.e., we cannot come to God on our terms. As Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Spurgeon said: “Because God is gracious, sinful men are forgiven, converted, purified, and saved. It is not because of anything in them, or that ever can be in them, that they are saved, but because of the boundless love, goodness, pity, compassion, mercy, and grace of God.”

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will examine Romans 4:9-17 under the heading “God’s Provision for Our Salvation,” which explores the divine plan and actions that lead to our redemption.  

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The most cherished image of Jesus among Christians is Him as our Shepherd. The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his sheep is found from Genesis 4 to Revelation 7. The most beloved passage of Scripture is Psalm 23, where David, who was himself a shepherd, said, “The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.”

God described the leaders of His people as shepherds, and when this age comes to an end, the Lord will “Feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom.” (Isaiah 40:11) In Ezekiel 34:23-24, God said, on that day, “I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them – My servant, David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd.”

Likewise, in the Old Testament, God warned those who turned out to be evil leaders. “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My Pasture.” (Jeremiah 23:1). And in the New Testament, Jesus constantly warned the people about false shepherds who were not called of God, whose aim was not to build up and care for the flock, but to ravage them for their selfish purposes. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15-20) Then, in Matthew 24:10, Jesus said that during the last days of this age, “False prophets will arise and mislead many.” We are seeing the evidence of that today with the growth of mega-churches built upon quasi–Christian entertainment and a false gospel and the death of so many smaller congregations because of the loss of their members.

This Sunday, we are eagerly looking forward to continuing our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – How to Shepherd the Flock of God.” Soon, the Chief Shepherd will appear, and those privileged to be under-shepherds over God’s flock will give an account of their ministry.

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The root of all sin is “unbelief” – i.e., our rebellion against God’s will and ways. Therefore, to “believe” in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord is to “obey” God’s will and ways—to take God at His Word—to trust and obey!

Expressing our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior is more than a mental agreement with the facts of our Lord’s life and ministry and more than a nice, warm feeling we have about His death and resurrection. The evidence of our expressed faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord is our confession of sin, our repentance from that sin, including restitution and reconciliation with those affected by our sin, and a complete submission unto Jesus as our Lord.

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will examine Romans 4:1-8 under the heading “God’s Provision for Our Salvation.”  

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As we witness the aftermath of the recent hurricanes, we are confronted with the age-old question: Why does God allow suffering? While God uses these natural disasters to remind us of our vulnerability and the inevitability of death, it’s important to remember that God is not the cause of suffering. As James 1:13 states, ‘With evil things, God cannot be tried, nor does He try anyone.’

A much more profound question is: Why does God allow Christians to suffer physical persecution? The Apostles Paul and Peter said it is to help the Christian understand the suffering Jesus Christ endured for our eternal salvation. In Philippians 3:8-11, the Apostle Paul said he had suffered “the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings.” Paul said, if there were things about Jesus Christ that could only be learned through physical suffering, so be it!

Spurgeon wrote: “God is too good to be unkind, and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart. When you are so weak that you cannot do much more than cry, you coin diamonds with both your eyes. The sweetest prayers God ever hears are the groans and sighs of those who have no hope in anything but his love.”

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – Rejoicing in Your Suffering.” This sermon is a timely message that resonates with the challenges many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing today. It reminds us of our hope in Christ and the importance of standing firm in our faith, even in adversity.

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