Living Today with Eternal Joy [2026.04.22 Midweek Sermon in Proverbs 24:13–22]

Live as someone who has a joyful present, now, already, in Christ, because you are living in the certainty of your eternal life in Christ.

(click here to DOWNLOAD video/mp3/pdf files of this sermon) Summary of the transcript of the audio: The sermon centers on the imperative to live with eternal perspective, grounded in the fear of the Lord and the reality of divine judgment. Proverbs 24:13–22 emphasizes that true wisdom—like honey to the body—is sweet and nourishing to the soul, as a gift from God, ultimately found only in Christ. The believer is called to reject both fear and envy of the wicked, recognizing that God’s justice will prevail and that only hope and joy in Christ are eternal. With God's work focused on believers' eternal joy, they must pursue holiness, refusing even to gloat over the wicked's fall. Ultimately, the message calls for a life anchored in the gospel of Christ, Who secures eternal blessedness and enables present joy in the certainty of eternity.

The Divine Love of Christ [Family Worship lesson in Romans 8:35–39]

Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 8:35–39 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, because Christ is God, and all things are for His sake. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Joyous New Creatures and Creation [Family Worship lesson in Isaiah 65:17–25]

What will make the trouble of the creation be forgotten? Isaiah 65:17–25 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God will make a new creation that causes the former one to be forgotten. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Jesus, the True God [Family Worship lesson in 1John 5:20–21]

What do we know? 1John 5:20–21 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God is triune, and Jesus is God. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Divine Love of Christ [Family Worship lesson in Romans 8:35–39]

Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 8:35–39 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, because Christ is God, and all things are for His sake. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Spirit-Given Longing for (Eagerness for, and Perseverance unto) Perfection [2023.09.13 Midweek Sermon in Romans 8:23–25]

There is a proper groaning that comes not from the flesh but from the Spirit, marked by eagerness and perseverance.

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God's Order in the Church for God's Salvation of God's Elect [Family Worship lesson in Titus 1:1–5]

Why is ordering the church God’s way so important? Titus 1:1–5 looks forward to the second serial reading of in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we must order the church God’s way, because she depends entirely upon God’s eternal election, God’s eternal promise, and God’s ordering to bring about what He purposed from eternity. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Enjoying Our Christian Liberty by Righteous Living [2023.05.24 Midweek Sermon in Romans 6:20–23]

Christian liberty is liberty to bear fruit unto holiness as those being prepared for eternal life.

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Running and Finishing Our Own Race with Joy [2023.05.07 Morning Sermon in Acts 20:22–25]

Christians should live their lives as limited-time assignments from the Lord Who died for them and sustains their life.

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The King of the Grace Empire [2023.03.29 Midweek Sermon in Romans 5:21]

Every impulse of love toward God and obedience toward His law shows that the believer is under the reign of grace—an eternal empire that has Christ as Emperor.

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How Personal Provision in Present Predicaments Produces Permanent Praise [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 61]

How does having an overwhelmed heart lead to overwhelming praise? Psalm 61 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God Himself helps our hearts find refuge in Him, so that we will both realize the permanently great security we have in Him and therefore commit to permanent praise of Him.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Storing Treasure up for Forever (Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 10:15–16)

Pastor leads his family in a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the stewardship in this life teaches us to be good stewards for forever.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

True Wisdom Is Only for Believers and Always Works (Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 9:7–12)

Pastor leads his family in a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the only believers can have true wisdom, and it always benefits them; but, unbelievers can only heap judgment upon themselves.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Theology Simply Explained — WSC38 Benefits at the Resurrection

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the Resurrection? At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity. .(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Only Strength and Purpose That Last Forever (Family Worship lesson in Psalm 52)

What hope will stand the test of time (and eternity!)? Psalm 52 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. Psator leads his family in today's Hopewell @Home passage. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that while those who trust in themselves and their means are the so-called “mighty” who lie and deceive (v1–5), those who trust in God’s mercy will use their mouths for praise. The liar will be quickly destroyed, but the praise-er and his praise will endure forever like his God.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)