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  • Keep Yourselves in the Love of God

    Keep Yourselves in the Love of God
    2026/07/05
    Main Point Keep yourselves in the love of God (v. 21). This sermon concludes the study of Jude by examining the practical commands for believers to maintain their spiritual standing amidst false teaching. The central exhortation is to keep oneself in the love of God through building faith via Scripture, praying in dependence on the Holy Spirit, and eagerly anticipating Christ's return. The preacher outlines a strategy for engaging with others, distinguishing between those who need compassionate guidance and those requiring urgent rescue from error. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that while believers are commanded to act, their ability to remain steadfast relies entirely on God's power and wisdom. The passage concludes with a benediction praising God as the only Savior who keeps His people from stumbling and presents them faultless.
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    38 分
  • Judgment on the Ungodly

    Judgment on the Ungodly
    2026/06/28
    Main Points 1. False teachers are not what they appear to be (vv. 11–13, 16–19). 2. False teachers will be judged (vv. 14–15). This sermon examines Jude's warning against infiltrating false teachers who distort God's grace and deny Christ's lordship. The preacher analyzes three historical examples of rebellion—Cain, Balaam, and Korah—to illustrate the self-will, greed, and pride characteristic of these deceivers. Six vivid metaphors describe their dangerous nature as hidden reefs, fruitless trees, and wandering stars that lead believers astray. Despite their deceptive appearances, the passage assures that God will execute final judgment on all ungodly actions and speech. Believers are commanded to remember apostolic warnings and stand firm in the truth against such divisions.
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    38 分
  • Men Under Authority

    Men Under Authority
    2026/06/21
    Main Points Men under authority… 1. Love others (vv. 2, 5) 2. Lead others (vv. 3, 6, 8) 3. Stay humble (vv. 6–7) 4. Have faith (vv. 8–9) This sermon centers on the example of a Roman centurion whose faith in Jesus Christ exemplifies the transformative power of being under authority. Through a narrative from Luke 7, the preacher highlights four key characteristics of those who submit to divine and human authority: love for others, courageous leadership, humble self-awareness, and profound faith rooted in the recognition of Jesus' supreme authority. The centurion, though a Gentile and a military officer, demonstrates genuine love by valuing his servant's life, leads by interceding on his behalf, humbly acknowledges his unworthiness, and displays extraordinary faith by trusting Jesus' word alone to heal from a distance. The sermon emphasizes that true leadership begins with submission to Christ, and that such faith—marked not by quantity but by its proper object—is what moves God to act. Ultimately, the message calls all believers, regardless of gender or age, to examine their response to God's authority and to live in humble, faithful obedience, inviting both personal transformation and renewed trust in Christ's power and grace.
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    36 分
  • Unbelief, Rebellion, and Judgment

    Unbelief, Rebellion, and Judgment
    2026/06/14
    Main Points 1. Rebellion rejects God's word (v. 5). 2. Rebellion rejects God's authority (vv. 6, 8). 3. Rebellion rejects God's design (v. 7). 4. Rebellion results in God's judgment (vv. 5–10). This sermon, drawn from Jude 5–10, presents a sobering examination of rebellion against God's authority, illustrating how unbelief, pride, and moral corruption inevitably lead to divine judgment. Through the examples of Israel's unbelief, fallen angels who abandoned their appointed domain, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah for sexual immorality, the passage reveals that rebellion manifests in rejecting God's word, authority, and design. The false teachers condemned in Jude are portrayed as arrogant dreamers who defile the flesh, despise spiritual authority, and speak blasphemously—contrasting sharply with Michael the archangel, who deferred to God's judgment rather than asserting his own power. The central call is not merely to avoid sin, but to embrace faith, submission, and purity, trusting God's promises and living in accordance with His revealed will. Ultimately, the message is one of urgent hope: though judgment is certain for rebellion, grace is available through Christ, who remains sovereign and faithful to His people.
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    37 分
  • Living Hope

    Living Hope
    2026/06/07
    This sermon presents a profound theological reflection on enduring suffering with a living hope rooted in God's sovereign grace and redemptive purpose. Drawing from 1 Peter 1, it emphasizes that believers—though scattered, persecuted, and enduring trials—are elect by God's foreknowledge, sanctified by the Spirit, and cleansed by Christ's blood, securing their eternal inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and imperishable. The central message is that suffering is not a sign of divine abandonment but a divine instrument for spiritual refinement, purifying faith like gold tested by fire, producing a joy that is inexpressible and full of glory. Through the example of Peter's denial and restoration, the sermon illustrates how God uses brokenness to forge deeper faith, maturity, and witness, calling believers to joyful endurance, even when the purpose of their trials remains hidden. Ultimately, it affirms that God is at work in every trial—not only for personal growth but to draw others to Christ, with the assurance that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to reflect His glory, even in the midst of suffering, until the final revelation of Jesus Christ.
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    50 分
  • Contend Earnestly for the Faith

    Contend Earnestly for the Faith
    2026/05/31
    Main Points 1. Believers are called, sanctified, and preserved (v. 1). 2. Believers must contend earnestly for the faith (v. 3). 3. False teachers are ungodly, immoral, and unbelieving (v. 4). In Jude 1–4, believers are reminded that they are called, sanctified, and preserved by God through Jesus Christ. Because of that secure position in Christ, they are commanded to contend earnestly for the faith—the unchanging truth of the gospel once for all delivered to the saints. Jude explains why this command is necessary: false teachers had secretly entered the church, turning God's grace into an excuse for sinful living and refusing to submit to Jesus Christ as Lord. Though they appeared to be part of the church, their beliefs and behavior revealed otherwise. This passage serves as both an encouragement and a warning. Believers can rest in God's preserving grace, but they must also remain vigilant. The faith is worth defending, and Christians are called to stand for the truth with both courage and love.
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    35 分
  • Walk in the Truth

    Walk in the Truth
    2026/05/24
    Main Points Believers must walk in truth by… 1. Supporting godly Christian teachers (vv. 5–8). 2. Confronting those who reject or slander godly Christian teachers (vv. 9–10). 3. Imitating those who maintain a true testimony (vv. 11–12). This sermon centers on the practical expression of Christian love through faithful hospitality, as exemplified in 3 John, where believers are called to walk in truth by supporting godly servants, confronting pride and division within the church, and imitating those whose lives reflect genuine faith. The letter contrasts the commendable example of Gaius, who generously welcomed traveling missionaries in a manner worthy of God, with the self-serving pride of Diotrephes, who rejected apostolic authority and expelled others from the church, illustrating how spiritual pride undermines unity. Through these figures, the preacher emphasizes that true faith is demonstrated not only in doctrine but in action—loving others, especially strangers and fellow workers for the truth—while warning against gossip, control, and the rejection of God's appointed leadership. The call to imitate Christ-centered examples like Demetrius, who bore a good testimony from all, underscores that spiritual maturity is marked by humility, integrity, and a life aligned with divine truth. Ultimately, the message challenges believers to examine their hearts, prioritize spiritual health over material prosperity, and actively participate in the body of Christ through hospitality, encouragement, generosity, prayer, and support of faithful gospel ministry, knowing that every faithful act contributes to the advance of the gospel.
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    40 分
  • Guard the Truth

    Guard the Truth
    2026/05/17
    Main Points Believers must… 1. Abide in the truth. 2. Walk in love. 3. Practice discernment in hospitality. The central message of 2 John is a call for believers to steadfastly abide in the truth of the gospel—specifically, the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—while expressing love in a way that is grounded in that truth. The letter emphasizes that genuine love must be accompanied by truth, as both are essential to spiritual maturity and authentic fellowship, and warns against the dangers of false teachers who deny Christ's full humanity. It instructs believers to practice discernment in hospitality, refusing to support or welcome those who depart from the foundational teachings of Christ, not out of hostility, but out of loyalty to the truth that leads to eternal life. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, balancing grace with firm conviction, urging the church to remain faithful, obedient, and united in the truth that abides forever.
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    45 分