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The Final Death of Legalism, Romans #19

The Final Death of Legalism, Romans #19

The Final Death of Legalism, Romans #19

by | Jun 13, 2026

In this message from 1973, Pastor Jack explores Romans 7:7-25, unpacking the three positive values that God's law serves for believers. Pastor Jack teaches that the final death of legalism occurs when we gain a true perspective on God's law—recognizing it not as a crushing burden meant to earn salvation, but as a revelation of God's design for life, a holy and good standard that points us toward Christ, and ultimately something that drives us to confess our absolute inability to perform it in our own strength, bringing us to dependence on the Holy Spirit.
God’s Famithfulness to the Work of His Hands, Nehemiah #11

God’s Famithfulness to the Work of His Hands, Nehemiah #11

by | Jun 6, 2026

Pastor Jack concludes his series on Nehemiah by exploring the Holy Spirit's insistence that what He begins in us must be followed up. Drawing from Nehemiah 13, Pastor Jack shows how Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem after an absence and found the people had drifted into disobedience—violating the Sabbath, withholding tithes, and intermarrying with unbelievers. Pastor Jack teaches that just as Nehemiah took direct action to correct these violations, the Holy Spirit lovingly but firmly disciplines believers to complete the work of restoration in our lives, preparing us as a bride without spot or wrinkle for Christ's return.
Defending of Our Weakness by the Holy Spirit, Nehemiah #7

Defending of Our Weakness by the Holy Spirit, Nehemiah #7

by | Jun 6, 2026

Pastor Jack teaches from Nehemiah chapter 4, continuing his series on the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls as a picture of the Holy Spirit's work in restoring the human personality. In this message, Pastor Jack addresses Satan's five intimidating questions designed to discourage God's people from completing the work, focusing especially on "Will they sacrifice?" and "Will they make an end in a day?" He draws from his personal testimony of a five-month spiritual battle to illustrate how the enemy seeks to wear down believers, yet God sustains His people through endurance and ultimately rewards them for persevering.
Man’s Dependence on God, Romans #7

Man’s Dependence on God, Romans #7

by | May 25, 2026

Pastor Jack draws from Romans chapter 3 to show that every person is absolutely helpless apart from God's grace. He carefully unpacks verses 1-23 to demonstrate that neither pagans nor religious people can contribute anything to their own salvation—it is entirely the work of the Lord. This message calls believers to abandon confidence in the flesh and learn total dependence on divine resources, both for salvation and for daily ministry in the Spirit.
Unbuttoning Buttoned-Down Religion, Romans #6

Unbuttoning Buttoned-Down Religion, Romans #6

by | May 25, 2026

Pastor Jack teaches on Romans 2, contrasting the "inexcusable heathen" of chapter 1 with the "inexcusable religionist" who is bound up in religious knowledge. Drawing from the text, he challenges believers to avoid judgmentalism and self-righteousness, emphasizing that God's kindness leads to continual repentance—a constant reshaping of the mind and heart. Pastor Jack calls the congregation to maintain humble, teachable spirits, reminding them that spiritual growth is a lifelong journey and there is always "much, much more" to learn from the Lord.
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