#3 Practice Sacrificial Love

God is to be praised with one's whole life because He is God. Sin is the singular cause of all troubles in this world, manifested in various ways. In this sermon on Psalm 107:17–22 titled "The Lie of Sin," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the third representation of sin—sin as disease. This is the illness of the soul, of humanity, of life. Sin is not only rebellion, but it is also transgression–a deliberate and continual going against God's indicated will, thus taking the health of one's soul. People are architects of their own troubles. The extraordinary paradox is that everyone is chasing happiness, but the result is unhappiness because it is not being sought in the right way. People search for the best, but find the worst. Sin always robs people of innocence, refinement, delicacy, judgement, and energy. The craving for evil exponentially continues to increase. Christ came to kill the poison of this disease through His death so that all could be reconciled to God.

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Pastor Ken explores the third commandment of marriage, which calls couples to practice sacrificial love modeled after Christ. It contrasts worldly self-centeredness with biblical selflessness, emphasizing that spouses should ask how they can serve one another rather than how their own needs can be met. Pastor Ken unpacks Ephesians 5, defining submission not as inferiority but as voluntary alignment with God's ordained order, and headship as responsible stewardship rather than domination. Practical applications include yielding preferences, listening attentively, and actively serving one another to build trust and intimacy. Ultimately, inviting believers to imitate Jesus' unconditional agape love, transforming their marriage into a reflection of the gospel through daily acts of grace and humility.

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The Happy and the Haunted hurry away from the empty tomb. The happy are marked by "joyful fear" while the haunted are filled with fear and trembling and become like dead men. In this sermon, Pastor Josh contrasts the two groups and calls us to find our fulfillment in the empty tomb.

This sermon explores the profound declaration in Philippians 1:21 that "to live is Christ," arguing that the Christian life is fundamentally defined by a total dependence on Jesus for existence, purpose, and strength. The message emphasizes that believers are not merely saved but are spiritually alive in Christ, who is the source of their righteousness and hope. It challenges the congregation to view earthly life not as a burden to be escaped but as a joyful opportunity for fruitful labor in service to the Lord and His people. The exposition highlights the necessity of local church involvement, asserting that a Christ-centered life is inherently church-centered, aimed at the spiritual progress and joy of fellow believers. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life directed toward the glory of Christ, where every action and motivation seeks to magnify Him rather than oneself.

This sermon explores the progression of a fruitful disciple's life as outlined in John 15, beginning with the imperative to abide in Christ's love. Listen along as Pastor Gable explains that abiding is an intentional act of staying connected to God, which produces obedience to His commandments and results in a deep, abiding joy that surpasses mere happiness. This obedience manifests as self-sacrificial love for other believers, reflecting the pinnacle of Christ's own love. Furthermore, the passage highlights the privilege of knowing God's plan as friends rather than servants, leading to the bearing of eternal fruit through God's initiative in salvation. The message concludes by emphasizing that effectual prayer and lasting spiritual impact flow from this continuous cycle of abiding, keeping, loving, knowing, and bearing fruit.

VaultAI Summary: This sermon explores the high priestly prayer of Jesus Christ, specifically focusing on His petition for His people to be filled with His own joy. The central message emphasizes that this joy is not circumstantial happiness but a transcendent, enduring strength that sustains believers through suffering and trials. By examining the source of this joy in Christ's exaltation and salvation work, the text highlights how the Holy Spirit conveys this divine joy to the believer's soul through union with Christ. The preacher encourages the audience to recognize this joy as evidence of their faith and a means to endure persecution, while also warning that unrepentant sin can diminish this spiritual vitality. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a reliance on Christ's intercession and the promises of God to restore and maintain the joy of salvation in the midst of life's challenges.