Founders Baptist Church

Richard Caldwell Jr.

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  1. 6d ago

    The Fruit of The Spirit

    In "The Fruit of The Spirit", discover how to walk by the Spirit and see the true evidence of salvation in your daily life. True freedom in Christ is the desire and ability to live in a way that pleases God. In this expository sermon on Galatians 5, Pastor Richard Caldwell explains that believers are called to actively reject the deeds of the flesh. We do this by relying entirely on the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our character. The virtues listed in this passage are not produced by sheer self discipline but are the supernatural product of God working in a redeemed sinner. By examining our lives for these godly qualities, we find tangible evidence of true salvation. This message preached at Founders Baptist Church reminds us that lost people cannot bear this fruit because they lack the Spirit of Christ. Bearing this spiritual fruit requires us to apply the gospel directly to our daily struggles by taking our flesh to the cross. We must deliberately put to death our sinful passions and walk in submission to biblical truth. Ultimately, a life governed by the Spirit honors the Savior and fulfills the law of God. Key Biblical Takeaways The fruit produced in a believer is the direct result of the Holy Spirit's presence and power, not human effort or natural self discipline. Every spiritual virtue, from love to self control, is qualitatively different from natural human behavior and serves as a genuine mark of salvation. Believers must actively apply the finished work of Christ to their present sin by deliberately putting the flesh and its sinful desires to death. Walking by the Spirit is a practical, daily reality that transforms how we respond to trials, int

    1h 4m
  2. May 24

    Exhorted to Live Like You Will Live- Part 1

    Watch "Exhorted to Live Like You Will Live"- Part 1 to understand the works of the flesh in Galatians 5 and the marks of true salvation. Pastor Richard Caldwell examines the stark contrast between walking in the Spirit and serving sin. Believers are called to a life of true freedom that intentionally pursues Christlikeness rather than self indulgence. When a person claims to serve God while actively practicing sin, they are walking in self deception. The Apostle Paul makes it undeniably clear that the sinful deeds of the flesh are obvious and cannot be hidden. Whether producing sexual immorality, religious idolatry, relational chaos, or reckless pleasure, these actions demonstrate a heart devoid of the Holy Spirit. An expository look at this text reminds us that true Christians will ultimately bear spiritual fruit. Those who habitually practice the sins of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God. This sobering truth is not about losing salvation but proves that genuine regeneration never took place. We must stop being confused by what God has made clear and examine our own lives against the unchanging standard of Scripture. Key Biblical Takeaways True Christian freedom is not permission to serve the flesh but the God given ability to live in a way that pleases the Lord. The sinful works of the flesh are plain to recognize and manifest in sexual, religious, relational, and behavioral perversions. A life continuously characterized by unrepentant sin proves the absence of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Believers must reject spiritual arrogance and honestly evaluate their motives, attitudes, and actions through the lens of God's Word.

    56 min
  3. May 24

    Resting Before Evildoers - Part 2

    In "Resting Before Evildoers" - Part 2, learn the biblical response for trusting God when the wicked prosper and finding true peace. How should a believer respond when the wicked seem to thrive and increase in wealth? Pastor Richard Caldwell continues his expository preaching through Psalm 37 to address the grief, agitation, and fear caused by evildoers. By comparing the ways of the wicked and the righteous, we find a deep comfort anchored entirely in the faithful promises of God. The wicked are characterized by selfish craving and a fleeting satisfaction found only in the present world. In contrast, the righteous experience a liberated Christian contentment, knowing their future inheritance is safe with the Lord. True prosperity is not measured by immediate material wealth, but by the enduring blessing of God upon His people. Even when a child of God stumbles, they are never utterly forsaken or abandoned to ruin. The Lord personally sustains His saints, directing their steps and using life's difficulties for their spiritual development. We can rest in the absolute sovereignty of God, confident that He holds our hand and perfectly secures our eternal standing. Key Biblical Takeaways: True Satisfaction: While the wicked seek empty riches for the present, the righteous locate their joy in the eternal future God has promised. Unshakable Security: God watches over the lives of the righteous, ensuring that even when they stumble, they are kept from utter ruin by His sustaining hand. Liberated Contentment: Believers can freely part with material things today because they trust in the everlasting inheritance kept safe by the Lord. Ultimate Prosperity: In the long run, Go

    56 min
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