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34 min

Summer In The Psalms - Psalms 28

Pastor Safrit walks through Psalm 28, emphasizing the tangible attributes of God as a rock, strength, and refuge. He highlights the psalmist's progression from worship to lament, ultimately leading to thankfulness for God's salvation and protection. The sermon encourages believers to recognize their need for God in every aspect of life, reflecting on how worship can reveal personal shortcomings and lead to a deeper relationship with Him.

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31 min

Summer in the Psalms - Psalms 19

Guest speaker Steven Calloway walks through Psalm 19, emphasizing God's revelation through nature and His written word. He highlights that while nature reveals God's glory, it is through Scripture that we come to know Him intimately as "Yahweh." Calloway encourages the congregation to recognize their need for repentance and to share the "words of life" found in Christ with others, applying the message to their daily lives and relationships.

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31 min

Summer In The Psalms - Psalms 17

Pastor Safrit walks through Psalm 17, emphasizing David's earnest prayer for God's protection and guidance while he is pursued by Saul. He highlights David's requests to see, search, show, shield, save, and satisfy him, illustrating the importance of fervent prayer and reliance on God in times of distress. The sermon encourages believers to seek God's righteousness and presence, reminding them that true satisfaction comes from a relationship with Him rather than the fleeting pleasures of the world.

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44 min

Take Your Supplements

Pastor Safrit walks through 2 Peter 1:5-11, emphasizing the importance of supplementing one's faith with virtues such as knowledge, self-control, and love. He highlights that these qualities are essential for spiritual growth and effectiveness in the Christian life, particularly in the face of challenges. The practical application encourages listeners, especially graduates, to intentionally add these traits to their lives to flourish in their faith and positively impact those around them.

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35 min

Final Words - Part 7

Pastor Safrit walks through John 19:30, focusing on Jesus' declaration, "It is finished," as a victory cry for Christians. He emphasizes that Jesus completed His mission to defeat sin and Satan, offering practical encouragement to persevere through life's challenges. The sermon highlights the importance of recognizing that true satisfaction comes from finishing what God has called us to do, urging believers to seek strength from God to endure and not give up.

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29 min

Final Words - Part 6

Pastor Safrit walks through John 19:23-27, focusing on Jesus' compassionate words to his mother from the cross. He emphasizes the importance of honoring and supporting family, especially during times of suffering, and encourages the congregation to show love and attention to loved ones in need. The sermon highlights practical ways to honor parents and the significance of community in caring for one another, reminding listeners that love should prevail even amidst personal pain.

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26 min

Final Words - Part 5

Pastor Safrit walks through John 19:28-29, focusing on Jesus' statement "I thirst" as part of the series on His final words. He emphasizes that Jesus' thirst represents both physical and spiritual needs, illustrating how we must admit our thirst for God and seek His help in times of need. The sermon encourages believers to recognize their spiritual thirst and turn to God for fulfillment, as He is the only one who can satisfy our deepest longings.

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31 min

Final Words - Part 4

Pastor Safrit walks through Matthew 27:45-49, focusing on Jesus' cry, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" He emphasizes that feelings of abandonment can lead us to seek God for answers. The sermon highlights the seriousness of sin, the substitution Jesus made for humanity, and the importance of trusting in God's word during difficult times. Ultimately, Jesus' forsakenness allows believers to experience forgiveness and a personal relationship with God.

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46 min

Baptist Children's Homes Presentation

Guest speaker Clay Leonard presents the mission of Baptist Children's Home, emphasizing its commitment to rescuing abandoned children and providing Christian services. He highlights the organization's extensive reach across North Carolina and Guatemala, serving over 1,300 children last year alone. Drawing from Luke 12, Leonard stresses that everyone is valuable and loved by God, encouraging the congregation to live by faith and support the ministry through prayer, giving, and involvement.

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31 min

Final Words - Part 3

Pastor Safrit walks through Luke 23:44-49, focusing on Jesus' final words, "Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit." He emphasizes that Jesus voluntarily and victoriously surrendered His life to God, encouraging believers to call upon the Lord, connect their concerns with Him, and commit their lives to His care. The sermon highlights the importance of trusting God in difficult times and living a life of surrender, reminding the congregation that true safety and hope are found in God's hands.

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26 min

Final Words - Part 2

Pastor Safrit discusses three types of pain—physical, emotional, and mental—drawing from Job 14, Psalms 55, and Psalms 73. He emphasizes that while suffering is a common human experience, Jesus offers hope and comfort in difficult times, as illustrated in Luke 23 with the criminal on the cross. The main point is that recognizing shared pain and responding with sensitivity can lead to healing, encouraging believers to turn to Jesus as their source of strength and hope.

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28 min

Easter Sunday - Final Words - Part 1

Pastor Safrit begins the Easter Sunday sermon by exploring the significance of Jesus' final words on the cross, specifically focusing on Luke 23:34, where Jesus says, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, urging believers to lift their voices in prayer and follow Christ's example in forgiving others. The sermon highlights that true freedom comes from accepting God's forgiveness and extending it to those who have wronged us, encouraging the congregation to reflect on their own need for forgiveness and the power it holds in their lives.

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