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  Useful to the Master 01.11.2026 58m

  This sermon explores the biblical imperative for believers to be useful to the Master, contrasting the lives of true servants with those of false teachers who are useless to God. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2, the message outlines two key characteristics of a useful vessel: being an honored vessel and possessing a pure heart. The first characteristic involves cleansing oneself from the influence of apostasy and false doctrine to be sanctified, set apart for God's purposes, and prepared for every good work. The second characteristic focuses on the active pursuit of righteousness, faith, love, and peace while fleeing from youthful lusts, which are defined broadly as any sinful passion that leads to conflict. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the congregation to examine their hearts and relationships to ensure they are living in a manner that glorifies God through faithful service.
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  Our Own Lust 01.11.2026 37m

  Gospel Sermon
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  26 2Timothy lesson 10 continue 01.11.2026 41m

  This teaching explores the concept of believers as vessels within the body of Christ, emphasizing that true sanctification is not achieved through human effort or performance but through the work of the Holy Spirit. The sermon explains that cleansing oneself from dishonor involves a spiritual transformation where the believer's gaze is fixed on Christ, resulting in a changed nature that desires righteousness over fleshly lusts. It highlights the necessity of dependence on divine grace, noting that the Spirit enables believers to flee from youthful desires and pursue intimacy with God. The discussion underscores that this process is gradual and relational, driven by the Spirit's work to conform the believer to the image of Christ for His good pleasure.
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  Walk in the Spirit 29.10.2026 39m

  This text and study examine the practical implications of salvation by grace, contrasting the futile effort of keeping the Mosaic law with the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that believers are called to walk in the Spirit, a daily discipline of being filled through prayer, the Word, and fellowship, rather than relying on carnal strength to justify themselves. The text highlights the internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, noting that while the flesh produces evident works of sin, the Spirit produces transformative fruit such as love, joy, and peace. The central argument is that true Christian liberty is found not in legalistic adherence to rules, but in abiding in Christ, walking in the Spirit, allowing God to work in believers to will and do His good pleasure. The passage concludes with the imperative that those who live in the Spirit must consistently walk in the Spirit to overcome the lusts of the flesh.
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  A Prayer Problem (Part 4) 28.10.2026 36m

  Prayer is vital communication between us and God. But there can be hinderances to our prayers. Hear Pastor Brian explain some things that can be clogging our communication with God and how to fix those issues.
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  Tempted In The Trial 27.10.2026 33m

  The temptation that results in joy vs the temptation that excuses their sin.
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  Matthew 5.27-32 - Sermon on the Mount - Part 4 26.10.2026 57m

  This sermon examines the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount regarding adultery, fornication, and divorce, emphasizing that God's law moves from external actions to the internal condition of the heart. The speaker argues that lustful thoughts constitute spiritual adultery and that the sanctity of marriage is a divine covenant that must be preserved with utmost reverence. While acknowledging the difficulty of these topics, the message warns against the chaos of unlawful relationships and second marriages, asserting that such sins disqualify individuals from certain church roles and bring divine judgment. The sermon calls for strict personal holiness, urging believers to guard their minds against impure influences and to view marriage as a lifelong spiritual commitment rather than a casual union. It concludes by affirming that while grace offers forgiveness, the standard of God's law remains unchanged, requiring believers to pursue purity in both thought and action.
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  "Temptations: Mankind Enticed, God Blameless" Part 6 - Mortifying Lust 25.10.2026 57m
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  Why God Sent the Flood 25.10.2026 57m
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  Overcoming Temptation 23.10.2026 49m

  Paul uses the example of Israel to teach about temptation and how to avoid it. The promise is clear. God is faithful and will always give you a way to escape temptation. Israel yielded to the temptation to worship idols and to the lust of the flesh. However, temptation is not the problem. Yielding is the problem. Indeed, it only took days to get Israel out of Egypt and we are still trying to get Egypt out of Israel.
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  Our Problems Are From Within 22.10.2026 31m

  This sermon addresses the human tendency to blame external circumstances or other people for personal difficulties, arguing instead that the root cause of sin and unhappiness is the internal state of the heart. By citing examples such as the fall of Adam and Eve and the conduct of Paul and Silas in prison, the message contrasts self-reliant complaining with Christ-like endurance and joy. The central theological argument is that it is impossible to live a righteous life or maintain a godly attitude through one's own strength, as the flesh naturally lusts against the Spirit. Therefore, believers are called to abandon their own understanding and self-will, relying entirely on the daily assistance of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin and reflect Christ to others. The sermon concludes with a call to cast all burdens upon God, recognizing that true happiness and spiritual victory come only through dependence on divine grace rather than human effort.
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  Matthew 5.23-30 - Sermon on the Mount - Part 3 22.10.2026 52m

  This sermon examines the teachings in Matthew 5:23-30, emphasizing the necessity of interpersonal reconciliation before engaging in worship and the critical importance of internal purity. The speaker argues that unresolved offenses against neighbors invalidate one's service to God, urging believers to seek forgiveness promptly rather than waiting for divine judgment. The lesson extends to the severity of lust and adultery, asserting that heart sins inevitably manifest in physical actions if not controlled by the Holy Spirit. By contrasting superficial righteousness with genuine holiness, the message calls for a rigorous self-examination and the mortification of fleshly desires to ensure a clean conscience before God.
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  Fleeing Temptation: Practical Steps Toward Pursuing Sexual Purity 18.10.2026 58m

  This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in daily spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Scripture meditation, and honest confession. It further advises practical measures like maintaining marital intimacy, avoiding idleness, and establishing accountability structures within the church community. The sermon concludes with a call to humility and perseverance, reminding listeners that while they are prone to fall, they must never stop fighting for their spiritual purity.
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  Denying Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts 18.10.2026 36m
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  Take Heed Lest Ye Fall 18.10.2026 49m

  This sermon examines the spiritual privileges of the nation of Israel, including their redemption, sustenance, and divine presence, to illustrate that spiritual privilege does not guarantee faithfulness. The central message warns believers against the sinful practices of lust, idolatry, fornication, and murmuring, which led to the judgment of the majority of the Exodus generation. By contrasting Israel's experiences with the completed work of Christ, the text emphasizes that believers are called to a higher standard of obedience and humility. The preacher urges the audience to view Scripture as a pattern for admonition, steering their lives by the light of God's Word rather than their own perceptions. Ultimately, the message calls for vigilance in the Christian race, urging believers to remain faithful and avoid the danger of becoming complacent or spiritually stagnant.
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  Seeking to Understand Man's Foolishness 18.10.2026 37m
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  Lust & the Fruit of Discontent 18.10.2026 32m

  Outline: How would you summarize our culture's general view on marriage and divorce? What are a few ways in which Jesus' vision (or "goal" for marriage) differs? 1) The Problem with Marriage… 2) Lust, Discontent, & Adultery 3) The Fruit of God's Faithfulness! Conclusion: How does Jesus summarize God's original design for marriage? How does Paul compare marriage in Ephesians 5? AI Generated Summary The sermon examines Matthew 5:31–32 and Jesus' teaching on divorce. It connects divorce to the preceding teachings on lust and adultery, explaining that marital breakdown often begins with wandering eyes, discontented thoughts, and unfaithfulness of heart. Mosaic law permitted and regulated divorce because of human hard-heartedness, while also protecting divorced women. Jesus, however, rejects casual divorce and restores God's original design: a lifelong, faithful, one-flesh union between a man and a woman. Scripture identifies sexual immorality—and elsewhere, desertion—as legitimate grounds for divorce. Healthy marriage requires communication, service, forgiveness, faithfulness, and selflessness in both significant and ordinary moments. Adultery is especially destructive because it violates the marriage covenant and harms families and communities. The sermon concludes with hope: God's grace provides forgiveness, healing, and renewal through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Christ's faithful love for the church is the ultimate model for marriage, and the church awaits its final union with Christ, its bridegroom.
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  Living Godly Now 18.10.2026 14m

  The sermon centers on the imperative to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world, as taught in Titus 2. It emphasizes that while societal pressures and worldly lusts may encourage compromise, believers must hold firm to their faith without shame, even when facing rejection or disdain from others. The message contrasts the fleeting and often destructive nature of worldly pleasures with the enduring joy and physical reality of heaven, urging listeners to prioritize their eternal destination over temporary human approval. By highlighting the urgency of repentance and the reality of both heaven and hell, the text calls for a life that visibly reflects Christ-like character, ensuring that one's actions and words carry authority and leave a lasting, positive impact.
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  Christian Contentment, So Rare 18.10.2026 44m

  Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" 1 Tim 6: 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows..... 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share...
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  Dealing with Lust 18.10.2026 55m