Mystery of God's Son
- Pastor Bill Rains addresses Jesus' encounter with the Scribes in Luke 20 - Highlights the Scribes' attempts to silence Jesus and preserve their power - Jesus reveals his identity as God's Holy One and Christ, referencing Psalm 110:1 - The Scribes, despite their knowledge of Scripture, reject the simple truth of Jesus' identity
Message of Greater Damnation
- Explores the concept of different levels of hell, including the "lowest hell" for the worst sinners - Emphasizes that those who repeatedly reject the gospel and the prompting of the Holy Spirit will be placed in the lowest hell - Cites Jesus' words about Chorazin and Bethsaida, stating that their punishment would be worse than that of Sodom and Gomorrah if they had witnessed Jesus' works and words
Two Mites of Giving
- Concludes the sermon with the story of the impoverished widowed woman who gave her last pennies as an offering to God - Highlights her loyalty and love for God despite her difficult circumstances - Encourages believers to prove their love for Jesus by giving freely to the work of the Lord