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Grace Baptist Church - Wilmington, NC

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God's Absolute Sovereignty

The sermon explores the profound truth of God's absolute sovereignty, contrasting human attempts to control their circumstances with the biblical reality that God is free to act according to His will. It outlines several aspects of this sovereignty, including God's right to deal with humanity as He chooses, His freedom to answer prayers differently than expected, and His refusal to explain Himself…

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Taking God's Love and Faithfulness for Granted

The sermon challenges believers to stop taking God's love and faithfulness for granted by using the World Cup as an analogy for global appreciation. It highlights Psalm 117, urging all nations to enthusiastically extol the Lord for His enduring steadfast love. The preacher explains that God's love is unconditional, sacrificial, and unbreakable, remaining constant despite human sin or failure.…

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A Chain of Virtues

The sermon explores the spiritual growth process outlined in 2 Peter 1, describing faith as a chain of virtues that believers must actively strengthen. It emphasizes that while salvation is by grace, maturity requires strenuous effort empowered by the Holy Spirit to develop self-control, steadfastness, and godliness. The preacher warns against external moralism, urging an internal transformation…

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Spiritual Maturity Requires Intentional Effort

The sermon argues that spiritual maturity requires intentional effort rather than passive attendance at church services. Using the analogy of athlete Jerry Rice, the speaker emphasizes that godly character develops through diligent practice and cooperation with the Holy Spirit. The message outlines a chain of virtues in 2 Peter 1, urging believers to supplement their faith with virtue, knowledge,…

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Vital Sources of Confidence in the Christian Life

The sermon centers on the vital sources of lasting confidence in the Christian life: God's divine power and His trustworthy promises. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:3–4, it emphasizes that believers are empowered by God's might—exemplified in Christ's resurrection—to live both abundantly in this life and godly in a corrupt world, not through self-effort but through daily surrender, reliance on divine…

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Growing in the Biblical Knowledge of God

The sermon centers on the vital importance of growing in the biblical knowledge of God and Jesus Christ as the foundation for experiencing multiplied grace and peace in the believer's life. Drawing from 2 Peter, it emphasizes that true knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational, transformative, and rooted in Scripture rather than human reason or emotion. The preacher warns against the…

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Transformative Power of God's Grace

The sermon centers on the transformative power of God's grace and peace as essential resources for Christian living, drawing from 2 Peter 1:2 and other biblical passages to emphasize that believers are not left to navigate life's challenges in their own strength. It highlights three dimensions of grace—common, redeeming, and sanctifying—each vital for sustaining life, securing salvation, and…

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Steward the Truth of God’s Word with Renewed Commitment

The sermon centers on the urgent call for believers to steward the truth of God's Word with renewed commitment, drawing from 2 Peter 1:1–2 to emphasize that every Christian, regardless of background or status, stands on equal ground through faith in Jesus Christ, who imputes His righteousness to all who believe. It highlights the alarming spiritual illiteracy in modern society—exemplified by…

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A Biblical Call to Humble Servanthood

The sermon centers on the biblical call to humble servanthood, exemplified by Peter's self-identification as a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that true Christian greatness lies not in status or power but in surrender to Christ's lordship. It underscores the tension between the self-centered culture of today and the biblical imperative to live as consecrated, other-focused…

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The Transformative Impact of Maternal Love

The sermon centers on the transformative impact of maternal love, faith, and teaching through the life of Moses, highlighting how both his biological mother and Pharaoh's daughter, despite vastly different backgrounds, shaped his destiny by choosing life, love, and leadership. Their collective decisions—hiding Moses, adopting him, and nurturing him—demonstrate how God uses faithful individuals to…

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