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The sermon centers on the peril of human effort in seeking God's promises, using Genesis 16's account of Sarah, Abraham, and Hagar to illustrate how discontentment leads to disobedience and relational breakdown. It highlights the tragic consequences of substituting faith in God's timing with self-reliant schemes, such as Sarah's plan to use Hagar a…
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The sermon centers on the covenantal nature of God's relationship with humanity, using Genesis 15 as a pivotal lens to reveal the unfolding drama of divine faithfulness from the covenant of redemption to the covenant of grace. It emphasizes that God initiates and sustains covenants not based on human merit but on His sovereign promise, illustrated …
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The sermon centers on the profound mystery and divine irony of Christ's incarnation, emphasizing that His birth was neither ordinary nor expected, but divinely orchestrated to fulfill Old Testament prophecy and redeem humanity. Through a careful examination of Matthew 1:18–25, it highlights the unlikely beginning of Jesus—conceived by the Holy Spir…
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This sermon centers on Genesis 15:7–21 as a profound revelation of God's covenant of grace, emphasizing that salvation is not earned by human effort but initiated and secured by God alone. Through the imagery of a covenant ceremony, where Abram is passive and God alone walks between the divided animals, the passage illustrates God's unilateral comm…
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The sermon centers on the foundational doctrine of justification by faith alone, illustrated through Abraham's experience in Genesis 15, where God declares him righteous not through works but through faith. It emphasizes that God, as the covenantal Lord, is both the comforter, protector, and rewarder, revealing His grace through personal, relationa…
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The sermon centers on Melchizedek's encounter with Abram as a profound Old Testament type pointing to Jesus Christ, the superior high priest and eternal King of Peace. Through Melchizedek—king of righteousness and peace, priest of God Most High, and bearer of bread and wine—the text foreshadows Christ's divine priesthood, which surpasses the Leviti…
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The sermon presents Abram's rescue of his nephew Lot as a profound prefiguration of Christ's kingship, illustrating how God's redemptive plan unfolds through faithful acts of deliverance. Centered on Genesis 14, the passage contrasts the chaotic rebellion of wicked kings with Abram's righteous, courageous response as a warrior-king, demonstrating t…
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This sermon unfolds the transformative journey of Abram, emphasizing three pivotal themes: returning to worship, reconciling with others, and remembering God's eternal promises. Centered on Genesis 13, it portrays Abram's post-Egyptian return not merely as a physical relocation but as a spiritual reorientation—rekindling worship at the altar, demon…
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The passage from John 4:27–42 reveals the transformative power of encountering Christ, as the Samaritan woman, once bound by shame and spiritual emptiness, immediately abandons her physical task to proclaim Jesus as the Messiah, demonstrating that true faith results in joyful, public witness. Jesus uses this moment to teach His disciples about the …
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This sermon explores Abraham's sojourn in Egypt during a famine as a pivotal moment revealing the tension between human fear and divine faith, illustrating how even God's chosen servant faltered by relying on deception rather than trusting God's promises. Centered on Genesis 12:10–20, the message unfolds through three movements—Abraham's temporary …
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The sermon centers on Abraham's call and response to God's promise, highlighting the inseparable connection between faith, obedience, and worship as foundational to the Christian life. Drawing from Genesis 12:4–9, it emphasizes that true saving faith—granted by God alone—naturally produces obedience, as seen in Abraham's journey into the unknown la…
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The sermon centers on Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, revealing that true worship is not defined by location or tradition, but by a personal, transformative encounter with Christ as both God and man. Through the lens of John 4:15–26, the preacher emphasizes that spiritual separation—rooted in sin and self-deception—must g…
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The sermon centers on God's sovereign choice of Abram from a pagan lineage, emphasizing that salvation is not based on human merit, heritage, or effort, but solely on God's gracious decree. Through the genealogies of Shem and Terah, the narrative traces the lineage leading to Abram, whose barren wife and idolatrous background make him an unlikely r…
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The sermon centers on the theological significance of the Tower of Babel as a pivotal moment in human history where humanity's pride in self-exaltation leads to divine judgment, illustrating the consequences of placing human ambition above God's sovereignty. Through a close reading of Genesis 11:1–9, the preacher highlights five dimensions of human…
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Jesus confronts the Samaritan woman with the truth of her sin—not to condemn, but to reveal her need for spiritual renewal and divine forgiveness. Through a direct yet compassionate encounter, He exposes her hidden life of marital infidelity, demonstrating that God fully knows all human sin and that sin, by nature and action, separates humanity fro…
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The sermon centers on the theological significance of Genesis 10's genealogies, revealing God's sovereign orchestration of all nations after the flood as part of His redemptive plan. Far from being mere lists of names, these genealogies reflect divine completeness—symbolized by the number 70—demonstrating that God has sovereignly ordered every peop…
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Die Genealogie in Genesis 10 offenbart Gottes souveräne Ordnung über die gesamte Menschheit nach der Sintflut, indem sie die Völker durch die Söhne Noahs – Sem, Ham und Japheth – strukturiert darstellt. Diese Liste ist nicht bloß historisch, sondern theologisch bedeutungsvoll: Sie zeigt die Herkunft aller Nationen, unterstreicht die Erbsünde und di…
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The sermon explores the concept of eternal life through the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, drawing parallels with the historical quest for the Fountain of Youth. It emphasizes that true, everlasting water—spiritual nourishment—is not found in earthly pursuits but in a relationship with Christ, who offers a gift that quenches spiri…
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Die Predigt konzentriert sich auf die Begegnung Jesu mit einer samaritischen Frau am Jakobsbrunnen, um die Bedeutung des ewigen Wassers als Geschenk Gottes zu verdeutlichen. Sie betont, dass wahres Verstandnis und Annahme dieses Geschenks die Augen für die geistliche Wahrheit öffnen und zu einer Quelle des Lebens im Inneren führen muss. Die Predigt…
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The sermon explores the aftermath of Noah's drunkenness and the subsequent actions of his sons, Shem and Japheth, who covered their father's nakedness while Ham observed and reported the incident. It examines the act of sinning, the act of covering, the act of cursing, and the act of blessing, drawing parallels between Noah's story and the roles of…
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The sermon explores the intentionality of Christ, drawing from John 4 to illustrate how Jesus meets individuals where they are, even those marginalized by society. It emphasizes the significance of Jesus' journey through Samaria, a region historically viewed with disdain by Jews, to engage with a Samaritan woman and offer her living water—a metapho…
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The sermon explores the Noahic covenant, examining it as an extension of God's grace and a demonstration of his faithfulness to creation. It distinguishes between the covenant of grace, which offers salvation through Christ, and the covenant of common grace, which promises preservation and restrains evil without offering redemption. The message emp…
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CFC Ordination Service of Pastor Nathan Gibbs The sermon emphasizes the demanding nature of ministry, framing it as a calling requiring endurance, suffering, and unwavering faithfulness. Drawing from Scripture, particularly 2 Timothy, it highlights the need for commitment, practice, and perseverance, even amidst disappointment and opposition, mirro…
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The sermon explores the enduring significance of life and its preservation, drawing from Genesis 9 and Exodus 21 to examine the concept of retribution and the sanctity of human life. It emphasizes God's recreation mandate to be fruitful and multiply, highlighting the distinction between moral and civil law, and the importance of guarding one's hear…
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The sermon explores the significance of worship, drawing from Genesis 8-9 to illustrate the proper response to God's saving work. It contrasts Noah's act of building an altar and offering sacrifice as a godly example, highlighting the importance of prioritizing worship over personal preferences, similar to how a spouse should be loved according to …
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Die Predigt analysiert die Geschichte von Jona, um die Herausforderung der geistlichen Schizophrenie anzusprechen, bei der intellektuelles Wissen über Gott nicht mit dem praktischen Leben übereinstimmt. Sie betont, dass Gott die mangelnde Gottesfurcht erkennt und demütigt, oft durch Krisen und Stürme, um eine tiefere Beziehung zu ihm zu ermöglichen…
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The sermon explores the narrative of Noah's Ark and its significance as a testament to God's restorative power following judgment. Drawing from Genesis chapter eight, the message highlights God's remembrance of Noah and his family, the calming of the floodwaters through the Spirit, and the eventual emergence of new life, alluding to the concept of …
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The sermon explores the concept of Christian usefulness, drawing from John 3:22-30 and Philemon 10-11 to illustrate that true service to God involves a deliberate decrease of self and an increase in Christ. Examining the context of John the Baptist's ministry and his joyful relinquishment of the spotlight, the message emphasizes Christian humility,…
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The sermon centers on the global flood as a divine judgment that underscores God's sovereignty, justice, and redemptive provision, drawing from Genesis 7:17–24 to illustrate how God's judgment, though overwhelming and total, simultaneously preserves a remnant through faith. It emphasizes that the flood was not merely a local catastrophe but a cosmi…
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This sermon, drawn from John 3:19–21, centers on the profound contrast between the unbelief of humanity and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the believer, rooted in the light of Christ's redemptive mission. It unfolds with a sobering diagnosis of the unbeliever's nature—marked by a willful preference for darkness over light due to inhe…
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The sermon explores the narrative of Noah and the flood as a precursor to the final judgment, emphasizing the importance of faith and righteous living. Drawing parallels between Noah's obedience and Christ's ministry, it highlights God's covenant promises and the necessity of entering through the door of salvation. The message underscores the signi…
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The sermon emphasizes the importance of allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture as the infallible rule for understanding the Bible, rather than relying on external sources like tradition or reason. It explores this principle through examining how the New Testament authors utilize the Old Testament, highlighting the concepts of promise, principle,…
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The sermon explores the structure of the Bible, arguing that its organization—from the Law, Prophets, and Writings of the Old Testament to the Gospels, Acts, and Epistles of the New—is intentionally designed to point towards Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that understanding this structure, particularly the shift from the old covenant to the new, illum…
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The sermon explores the historical and theological process of how the Bible was compiled, addressing common myths surrounding its formation, particularly the role of the Council of Nicaea and the existence of early Christian writings. It traces the organic recognition of canonical books through the work of early church fathers and emphasizes that t…
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The sermon explores the nature of belief, drawing from John 3:16-18 and Nicodemus's story to distinguish between mere knowledge, mental assent, and genuine trust in Christ. It emphasizes that true belief is a continued state, not a one-time event, and is a gift from God, ensuring that believers will not perish. The message underscores Christ's miss…
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The sermon explores the pervasive wickedness of humanity, as depicted in Genesis 6, and examines how God, despite this pervasive sin, extends grace, exemplified by Noah's favor. It highlights the doctrine of total depravity, emphasizing that human thoughts and intentions are inherently evil, yet God's loving-kindness and covenant faithfulness remai…
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