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Faithful Suffering | Psalm 3

Faithful Suffering | Psalm 3 How should Christians respond when suffering comes—especially when it comes through the painful betrayal of family, friends, or the consequences of our own sin? In this exposition of Psalm 3, we follow David as he flees from his son Absalom and discover what faithful suffering looks like. Rather than hiding his pain, David brings it before the Lord. His lament turns to worship as he remembers God's covenant faithfulness, and his confidence rests not in his own righteousness but in the unchanging promises of God. In this sermon, we consider: * Why faithful suffering includes honest complaint to God. * How remembering God's character transforms fear into worship. * Why believers can have confidence in God's promises, even when suffering is the result of their own failures. * How Psalm 3 ultimately points us to the greater confidence we have in Jesus Christ, our risen Savior and faithful intercessor. Scripture: Psalm 3 Chapters 00:00 Opening Prayer and Community Focus 00:03 The Theme of Suffering in the Bible 04:54 Faithful Suffering: David's Example 14:12 Complaining to God: A Godly Response 18:04 The Depth of David's Suffering 19:12 The Pain of Betrayal 23:06 Consequences of Sin and Doubt 28:29 God's Promises and David's Faith 31:12 The Assurance of God's Love 33:28 From Complaining to Celebrating 40:12 Confidence in God's Salvation If this message has encouraged you, consider subscribing for more verse-by-verse preaching and biblical teaching. #Psalm3 #Psalms #FaithfulSuffering #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianSuffering #ReformedTheology #HeritageBaptistChurch

He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease | John 3:22–30

John the Baptist gives his final recorded testimony about Jesus, responding to his disciples' concern that Christ's ministry is growing while his own is diminishing. Rather than jealousy or self-preservation, John demonstrates joyful submission to God's sovereign purposes. This sermon examines John's declaration, "He must increase, but I must decrease," showing how contentment flows from trusting God's providence, embracing the role He has assigned, and rejoicing in the supremacy of Christ. The message concludes by connecting John's illustration of the bridegroom to the hope of the marriage supper of the Lamb and the anticipation expressed in the Lord's Supper. Passage: John 3:22–30 Church: Heritage Baptist Church Preacher: Jeff Sulman Chapters 00:00 Scripture Reading — John 3:22–30 02:55 Setting the Scene: Jesus and John Baptizing 09:05 God's Sovereign Distribution of Every Blessing 24:25 John the Baptist's God-Given Role 31:45 The Friend of the Bridegroom Rejoices 41:20 "He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease" 50:05 The Lord's Supper and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb #John3 #HeMustIncrease #JohnTheBaptist #JesusChrist #ExpositoryPreaching #ReformedBaptist #ReformedTheology #SovereigntyOfGod #HeritageBaptistChurch #JeffSulman #BibleSermon #ChristianTeaching

The Light Has Come into the World | John 3:17–21

In this concluding message on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, we examine John 3:17–21 and the purpose of Christ's first coming. Jesus explains that He did not come to condemn the world, for the world already stands condemned. Instead, He came so that sinners might be saved through Him. This sermon explores the distinction between belief and unbelief, why fallen humanity loves darkness rather than light, and how genuine faith is demonstrated by coming into the light rather than fleeing from it. The passage concludes with a pastoral exhortation for believers to continue walking in the light as the evidence of God's transforming work. Scripture References: John 3:17–21 • John 1 • Romans 1:18–32 • Revelation 4 • 1 John 1:7 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Review of John 3:16 10:05 Christ Came to Save, Not to Condemn 20:30 The World Already Stands Condemned 33:02 Why Men Love Darkness Rather Than Light 49:40 The Believing Ones Walk in the Light 1:05:18 Remaining in the Light 1:17:52 Closing Application and Prayer Heritage Baptist Church Preacher: Jeff Sulman Date: July 5, 2026

God So Loved the World | John 3:16

John 3:16 is one of the most familiar verses in Scripture, yet its familiarity often causes its meaning to be overlooked. In this message, we examine John 3:16 within its biblical context by continuing Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus. This sermon explores what it truly means to believe in Christ, the significance of the phrase "God so loved the world," and how John's use of the word "world" fits within the broader teaching of Scripture. Rather than relying on common assumptions, this study seeks to understand the verse according to its context and the flow of John's Gospel. Scripture References: John 3:16 • John 3:1–15 • John 4 • John 6 • John 8:31 • Romans 5:18 • Deuteronomy 7 • Deuteronomy 10 • Ezekiel 16 • Ephesians 1 Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why John 3:16 Is Often Misunderstood 08:37 What Does It Mean to Believe? 22:54 A Faith That Perseveres 36:02 "For God So Loved the World" 46:50 Understanding God's Love 1:00:48 What Does "the World" Mean? 1:16:18 The Universal Call of the Gospel Heritage Baptist Church Preacher: Jeff Sulman Date: June 28, 2026

The Son of Man Lifted Up | John 3:11–15

Continuing our study through the Gospel of John, we return to Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus. After explaining the necessity of the new birth, Jesus shifts the discussion to a deeper issue—not merely Nicodemus' lack of understanding, but his failure to believe. In this sermon, we examine why Jesus alone has the authority to speak of the kingdom of God, what it means that He descended from heaven, His identification as the Son of Man from Daniel 7, and why He compares His coming crucifixion to the bronze serpent lifted up by Moses in the wilderness. This message highlights that eternal life is found not through earthly expectations or religious knowledge, but through faith in the One who was lifted up for sinners. Heritage Baptist Church Preacher: Jeff Sulman Date: June 14, 2026 Scripture References: John 3:11–15 • Daniel 7:13–14 • Numbers 21:4–9 • John 8:28 • John 12:32–34 • Isaiah 52:13 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Review of Nicodemus 08:42 Jesus' Authority Comes from Heaven 18:48 Earthly Things and Heavenly Things 29:03 The Son of Man in Daniel's Vision 39:46 The Bronze Serpent and the Cross 49:55 Looking to Christ for Eternal Life 57:12 Closing Exhortation and Prayer

Why Jesus Rebuked Nicodemus | John 3:9-15

Many people know Jesus' words, "You must be born again," but what did they actually mean? Why did Jesus expect Nicodemus—a respected teacher of Israel—to already understand them? In this sermon from John 3, we continue Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus by tracing the doctrine of the new birth throughout the Old Testament. From Deuteronomy to Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Revelation, Scripture reveals that entrance into God's kingdom has never been based on physical descent or external religion, but on the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. This message explores: Why Jesus rebuked Nicodemus What it means to be born of water and the Spirit The promise of a circumcised heart The Valley of Dry Bones The river of life flowing from God's presence The New Covenant fulfilled in Christ Ultimately, this sermon reminds us that God's kingdom is entered only through His gracious work of regeneration, accomplished through Christ and applied by the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: John 3:1–10 • Deuteronomy 30 • Isaiah 44 • Ezekiel 36–37 • Ezekiel 47 • Jeremiah 31 • Hebrews 11 • Revelation 22 • Romans 2 • 1 Corinthians 15 If this sermon encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone seeking to understand the gospel more deeply. Soli Deo Gloria. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Jesus and Nicodemus 02:45 Why Jesus Immediately Spoke About the Kingdom 08:20 "You Must Be Born Again" 13:15 The New Birth Promised in the Old Testament 24:15 Water and the Spirit Explained 37:20 The River of Life and God's Kingdom 45:50 The New Covenant Fulfilled in Christ 52:15 Communion: Christ's Blood and the Better Covenant #John3 #BornAgain #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #Gospel #NewCovenant #SoliDeoGloria

“You Must Be Born Again” — What Jesus Really Meant | John 2:23-3:8

Nicodemus was respected, moral, educated, and deeply religious. Yet Jesus told him: “You must be born again.” In this exposition of John 3:1–8, we examine one of the most important conversations in all of Scripture. Jesus confronts Nicodemus with the reality that external religion, knowledge, status, and works cannot bring anyone into the Kingdom of God. This sermon explores: The difference between true faith and superficial belief Why Jesus distrusted sign-based faith The meaning of the new birth The spiritual nature of God’s Kingdom Why flesh cannot produce spiritual life The sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in salvation 📖 Text: John 2:23–25 & John 3:1–8 If this sermon encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs to hear the gospel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Prayer Request 01:33 Reading John 2:23–3:8 04:07 Three Responses to Jesus 09:00 Superficial Faith vs Saving Faith 15:00 Nicodemus Comes by Night 19:35 “You Must Be Born Again” 28:05 The Kingdom of God Misunderstood 36:10 Nicodemus Responds in Unbelief 42:50 Born of Water and Spirit 50:30 Flesh Gives Birth to Flesh 57:35 The Wind and the Spirit 01:04:50 Religion Cannot Produce New Life 01:12:10 The Hope of the Gospel 01:16:50 Closing Prayer #John3 #BornAgain #ReformedBaptist #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #Calvinism #Sermon

Trusting God Like a Child | Psalm 131

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:55 Transition to Psalm 131 04:56 Understanding Humility Before God 12:11 The Importance of Trusting in God 19:46 Recognizing Our Limits and Contentment 24:57 Hope in God and Its Implications 34:50 The Role of Christ in Our Humility

The Cleansing of the Temple | John 2:12-22

12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there a few days. 13 Now the Jewish Feast of Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 He found in the temple courts those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers sitting at tables. 15 So he made a whip of cords and drove them all out of the temple courts, with the sheep and the oxen. He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who sold the doves he said, “Take these things away from here! Do not make my Father’s house a marketplace!” 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will devour me.” 18 So then the Jewish leaders responded, “What sign can you show us, since you are doing these things?” 19 Jesus replied, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again.” 20 Then the Jewish leaders said to him, “This temple has been under construction for 46 years, and are you going to raise it up in three days?” 21 But Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. 22 So after he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the scripture and the saying that Jesus had spoken.

Water into Wine: Jesus's Response Explained | John 2:1-12

2 Now on the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine left.” 4 Jesus replied, “Woman, why are you saying this to me? My time has not yet come.” 5 His mother told the servants, “Whatever he tells you, do it.” 6 Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washing, each holding 20 or 30 gallons. 7 Jesus told the servants, “Fill the water jars with water.” So they filled them up to the very top. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the head steward,” and they did. 9 When the head steward tasted the water that had been turned to wine, not knowing where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), he called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the cheaper wine when the guests are drunk. You have kept the good wine until now!” 11 Jesus did this as the first of his miraculous signs, in Cana of Galilee. In this way he revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

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