Grace Free Presbyterian Church: Recent Episodes
The sermon explores the book of Ruth as a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness during the dark period of the Judges. It highlights three key observations: that a faithful remnant exists even in the darkest times, that hardships often fall upon believers regardless of their piety, and that divine blessing frequently arrives through unexpected and unlikely means. By examining Naomi's journey from bitterness to restoration, the message encourages listeners to trust in God's control amidst personal and corporate trials. The narrative demonstrates that God remains on the throne when human leadership fails, sustaining His people through grace rather than immediate deliverance. Ultimately, the text points to the redemptive lineage of David and Christ as the ultimate proof of God's enduring purpose.
The sermon explores the profound theological significance of Romans 8:32, emphasizing that God's willingness to sacrifice His own Son guarantees all other blessings for believers. Drawing parallels between Abraham's offering of Isaac and the Father's delivery of Jesus, the preacher highlights the immense cost and merciful nature of this divine act toward undeserving sinners. The central message asserts that because God gave the greatest gift, He will undoubtedly provide everything else necessary for the elect's salvation and sanctification. Believers are encouraged to value Christ above all temporal goods and to trust in God's provision even through suffering. Ultimately, the passage serves as a call to secure one's faith in Jesus Christ alone to receive this complete and sufficient grace.
The sermon explores the dual identity of believers as strangers and elect citizens of heaven, drawing primarily from 1 Peter 1. It contrasts the fleeting nature of earthly political systems with the eternal security found in divine election. The preacher emphasizes that salvation is entirely rooted in the triune work of God: the Father's foreknowledge, the Son's atoning blood, and the Spirit's sanctifying power. This theological foundation assures believers that their heavenly inheritance is secure despite present trials. The message encourages gratitude for this superior citizenship while faithfully serving as law-abiding residents on earth.
The sermon examines the spiritual condition of the nation through the lens of Proverbs 14:31, asserting that righteousness exalts a people while sin brings reproach. It contrasts God's historical gracious providences in establishing and preserving the country with current grievous provocations against divine law. The preacher warns against feigned moralism and legislated revival, emphasizing that true national restoration requires genuine repentance and saving faith rather than superficial reform. Drawing on prophetic texts from Isaiah, Amos, Jeremiah, and Daniel, the message highlights the danger of apostasy and the necessity of a believing remnant who know God. Ultimately, it calls for discernment between self-righteousness and gospel-centered humility in an era of cultural decline.
At the Communion Table we are to look at the past, we are to look at the present and we are to look to the future.
In his third reference to the -Beloved- in chapter 3, Peter challenges us, in light of future events, to be diligent in godly living in the present.
In this passage -the second of four times in the chapter that Peter addresses his readers as -Beloved-- Peter calls upon us to be mindful of the Relativity of Time and the Long-suffering of God.
In the closing chapter Peter describes his readers as -Beloved- 4 times. In this message we look at the particular admonition attached to the first of these four references.
This sermon surveys Peter's scathing description of False Teachers and seeks to make application, by way of contrast, to ourselves.
Resuming our studies in 2 Peter, this message considers Peter's sober reminder of three historical instances of judgment, and of the believers who lived during those days of ungodliness.
Taken from the well known 11th Chapter of John, this message focuses upon some key figures in the narrative and how they differently reacted to Christ raising Lazarus from the dead.
This message seeks to give a careful examination of the current crisis surrounding the Coronavirus. Parallels are compared between our own circumstances and those of ancient Israel during the ministry of the prophet Amos.