Faith Free Presbyterian Church

The sermon centers on the transformative power of contentment in Christ, drawing from Hebrews 13:5–6 to confront the pervasive danger of covetousness as idolatry that corrupts the heart and undermines love for fellow believers. It emphasizes that true satisfaction comes not from material possessions but from resting in God's sovereign care and the eternal, enduring substance found in Christ, who is the ultimate treasure surpassing all earthly wealth. The preacher calls for a life marked by renouncing greed, cultivating early repentance of covetous thoughts, and learning from biblical examples of judgment on those who succumbed to greed, while affirming that contentment is not passive resignation but an active trust in God's provision. Ultimately, the message calls believers to prioritize Christ above all, recognizing that His grace enables sacrificial love, faithful service, and peace amid life's uncertainties, because the Lord promises never to leave or forsake His people.

The sermon, drawn from Luke 18:9–14, centers on the doctrine of justification as a forensic, legal declaration by God that declares the sinner righteous not by their own works, but through faith in Christ alone. Through the contrast of the proud Pharisee and the humble tax collector, it emphasizes that true justification arises not from self-righteousness or religious performance, but from repentant faith and God's gracious imputation of Christ's righteousness to the believer. The message underscores that justification is an instantaneous, complete, and definitive verdict—distinct from the ongoing process of sanctification—wherein the guilt of sin is removed and the sinner is credited with Christ's perfect righteousness. The sermon warns against the Roman Catholic doctrine of justification as a process requiring cooperation with grace, affirming instead that salvation is entirely by grace through faith, securing unshakable assurance for the sinner who cries out, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner.'