Edward Mote wrote just one hymn in his lifetime. In some hymnals, it is listed as “The Solid Rock,” and in others, by the first line of the chorus, “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less.” Mote said the song was the testimony of his conversion to Christ.

Having grown up knowing nothing of God or His existence, Mote received Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord after hearing the gospel at a Baptist Church. While still a new believer, Mote wrote that famous line that said his salvation was built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. Mote’s poetic words were later composed into the hymn by William B. Bradbury.

Beloved, the most crucial line in that hymn is this: “I dare not trust the sweetest frame” –man’s religious rules, the easy believism of progressive Christianity, the fickle feelings of a few moments of high praise – Our hope of heaven is built on nothing less than the shed blood of Jesus – He is the sole means of our eternal salvation.

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 look at Romans 3:21-31 under the heading: “God’s Provision for All People.”  

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The weather watchers warn us of the dangerous storms headed our way, and everyone rushes to the stores to purchase the items they think they will need. Prophecy watchers warn us of precisely what Jesus said about His imminent return, and even the majority of those who claim to be Christians carry on with their lives as if such a thing just could not happen. 

In 1 Peter 4:7, the Apostle Peter said, “The end of all things is at hand.” Peter wasn’t predicting the exact day Jesus would return, but rather from his perspective, it could happen at any moment, for they were living in the very times Jesus described to the disciples that would indicate the nearness of His return.

Beloved, if that was true then, looking at the worldwide persecution of Christians, the wars in the Middle East that could lead to the two biblical wars which will occur during the Tribulation, the corruption of world governments, the decadence of our society, and the apostasy of the evangelical church, how much closer must we be today?

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – How Then Should We Live?” This sermon is not just a few nice thoughts based upon a theological discourse, but this sermon is a very timely message that resonates with the challenges our nation is facing at this very hour. This sermon reminds us of the hope we have in Christ and the importance of standing firm in our faith, even in the face of adversity.

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On that day, when Jesus comes to rule the world with truth and grace – no one will be allowed to plead ignorance or expect leniency because of their extraordinary circumstances or appeal for mercy because of some kind of hardship or personal situation.

The pagans had the knowledge of God but they rejected it.
The moralist has the knowledge of God but thinks he doesn’t need it.
The religionist has knowledge of God but he has not applied it to his own life—he simply uses it to camouflage his sins from others. But, as we will see, it will not protect him from God’s judgment.
This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this sermon, Paul prosecutes “God’s Case Against the Religionists.”  
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Beloved, I am as angry as anyone about what is and isn’t happening in America. At this very hour, we are on the verge of becoming involved in multiple military conflicts which could lead to WWIII. Illegal immigrants have taken over many of our largest cities, and in their need to find a way to survive, every form of crime is on the rise. In less than 40 days, Americans will go to the polls to vote in our presidential election, and regardless of the outcome, the initial explosion of anger by the losing side will result in major civil unrest that could destroy our civilization. In addition, the blatant persecution of Christians in America has never been higher. 

I know this is not what our forefathers intended this nation to become, nor is it the kind of nation many good men and women have given their lives to defend. However, as Christians, while we have the obligation to stand firm in our convictions, we also have the responsibility to show God’s love, even to those with whom we disagree. As Christians, we cannot become like those who are persecuting us lest we forfeit our witness to them – we must be willing to suffer for doing good! 

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – Being Willing to Suffer for Doing Good.” This sermon is particularly relevant to the current state of our nation.

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Last week, the Christian community witnessed a mighty miracle of God. In 2006, Christian pastor David Lin was found guilty of contract fraud by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). His crime was raising funds for a Christian church in Beijing, and initially, Lin was to be in prison until 2029. However, last week, God answered the persistent prayers of His people, and David Lin, now 68 years old, was miraculously released.  
China has been increasing human rights abuses for years – sudden disappearances of pastors and church leaders, persecution of ethnic and religious minorities, unexplained availability of human organs for sale, and the evidence of sex trafficking. China is currently imprisoning over 1 million Uyghurs in concentration camps. Uyghurs are the second-largest predominantly Muslim group in the northwestern province of Xinjiang.
The physical, mental, emotional persecution of Christians is on the rise in every part of the world. Are you prepared to face these trying times? Are you ready to stand firm in your convictions and suffer the consequences for doing so?
This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter, focusing on the theme of “A Living Hope.” The title of this sermon is “Living the Good Life – Even While Being Persecuted.” In this sermon, we will learn how to maintain a positive outlook and a strong faith, even in the face of persecution. This expositional sermon is more than a biblical message – it is a guide on how Christians can navigate these challenging times with faith and resilience.
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Cultural Christianity describes people who call themselves “Christians” because they grew up in a household of Christians, agree with the “good teachings” of Jesus, and enjoy the community of the church without being born again. In many ways, Cultural Christianity is more tragic than the flat-out rejection of Jesus and His Church—it is claiming association with Jesus without having “saving faith,” which is taking His name in vain.
Sadly, today’s churches are filled with “cultural Christians” – those who have heard the gospel, perhaps again and again, but they have never believed what they have listened to and received Christ as their Savior and Lord. Cultural Christianity is the antithesis of saving faith. Cultural Christianity results in eternal condemnation while saving faith results in eternal salvation.
This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this sermon, Paul prosecutes “God’s Case Against Good People.”  
By sharing these sermon study guides with your family and friends, you’re spreading the gospel message and contributing to the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Your participation is invaluable. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments! 

The term “wrath” is defined as “the emotional response to perceived wrong and injustice.” When humans express wrath, it always comes out as “anger, indignation, vexation, or the visible expression of one’s irritation.” However, when God speaks His wrath, it is as holy as His love, grace, and mercy.
Divine wrath is a crucial component of God’s perfect holiness. Without His wrath, there can be no holiness. Therefore, biblically, divine wrath is God’s correct and righteous response to sin. In a positive light, wrath, in perfect harmony with all his divine attributes, is God’s holy action of retributive justice towards those persons whose actions deserve eternal condemnation.
This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we are excited to continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Romans, focusing on the theme, ‘The Just Shall Live by Faith.” In this sermon, Paul clarifies, ‘The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.”
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Ray Overholt was a “profane man” who needed a Savior.  Overholt sang in a country band at a Battle Creed, Michigan dance hall. However, in 1958, at the height of his career, the Holy Spirit touched his heart, and he was moved to write the gospel song “He Could Have Called Ten Thousand Angels.”

Overholt couldn’t believe God was calling him to do this, for he didn’t know much about Jesus. Overholt said: “I opened the Bible and began to read the portion of Scripture that describes Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, telling Peter to put away his sword. Jesus told Peter, if He asked, the Father would send 12 legions of angels to deliver him, but it was to such suffering He had been called. I didn’t know then that that would have been more than 72,000 angels.”

After reading the passage, Overholt says he thought “He Could Have Called Ten Thousand Angels” would be a good title for the song. “I wrote the first verse and put it in my guitar case, gave the club my notice that I was quitting, and while trying to find out who Jesus was and writing the song, I was saved.” The song says:

“They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where He prayed.
They led Him through the streets in shame.
They spat upon the Savior, so pure and free from sin.
They said, “Crucify Him; he’s to blame.”
Upon His precious head, they placed a crown of thorns;
They laughed and said, “Behold the King.”
They struck Him, and they cursed Him, and mocked His holy name.
All alone, He suffered everything.
He could have called ten thousand angels to destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels but died alone for you and me.”

In Matthew 26:53-54, Jesus told Peter, “Do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? How could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?” Instead, Jesus calls those who are lost to come to the cross where He was crucified for their sins. The Apostle Peter said, it is to such suffering on behalf of others that we have been called.

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter: A Living Hope — “The Suffering Jesus.” While Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, God has also called us to prepare to be persecuted because of our convictions.

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What is your passion in life? What is that goal, that intrinsic desire, that longing that motivates you to keep on keeping on, in spite of the difficulties, hardships, setbacks, and even defeats? Your passion can be identified by asking yourself what brings you the greatest joy in life?

We all have personal responsibilities – those things we must do because of our position in life. However, what encourages us to get those essential things done is our desire to get back to that activity that really defines who we are. When a Christian discovers their passion, they usually find it connected to the perfect will of God for their lives.

The Apostle Paul’s passion to spread the gospel to the Gentiles was driven by his belief that God had given him that mission. He considered himself to be a God’s bondservant, one whom God had called, saved, sanctified, and sent to convince others of the power of God to save them from the eternal wages of their sins.

Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our study of Paul’s letter to the Romans, “The Just Shall Live by Faith.” In this sermon, Paul makes it clear: the message he is proclaiming is not his own, but rather it is the “Gospel of Jesus Christ!”

We encourage you to share these sermon study guides with those you believe might be interested.  Sharing these sermons with your family and friends not only spreads the gospel message but also helps advance the Kingdom of God. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments! 

Persecution is the deliberate mistreatment or ridicule of a person or group of people based on their race, country of origin, religion, or political opinion. According to both Christian and secular historians, the Jews have been, and continue to be, the most oppressed ethnic group in the history of humanity.
However, anti-Christian violence in America is rising. According to the Family Research Council, the number of attacks on churches in 2023 (436) was twice as high as it was in 2022 and eight times as high as it was in 2018.
Pastors are being targeted. On Tuesday night, dozens of bullets were fired at Pastor Greg Locke’s home in Tennessee. Several months ago, a trailer full of Bibles was pulled into the church parking lot and set afire.
Conservative politicians are being targeted. Christian schools are being targeted. Pro-life organizations are being targeted. Evangelical Christians are the number one enemies of secular humanists, and if Donald Trump wins the election in November, Christians can expect such violence to increase.

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter: A Living Hope – Preparing for Persecution. The title of this sermon is “Heavenly Citizens – Earthly Servants.” As Christians, we are called to stand firm in our faith. However, God has also called us to prepare to be persecuted because of our convictions.
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