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Heritage Baptist Church
Heritage Baptist Church
306 episodes
2 days ago
Welcome to the podcast of Heritage Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. This podcast includes teaching from our senior pastor, Dr. Nathan Smith.
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Welcome to the podcast of Heritage Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. This podcast includes teaching from our senior pastor, Dr. Nathan Smith.
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Christianity
Religion & Spirituality
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Chosen but not Coerced // John 6:66-71
Heritage Baptist Church
45 minutes 14 seconds
2 months ago
Chosen but not Coerced // John 6:66-71

Sermon Outline: https://chosen-but-not-coerced-4z6q0gi.gamma.site/
Description:In John 6, Jesus declares Himself the Bread of Life and reveals a mystery that has stretched the minds and hearts of believers for centuries: God’s providence in salvation and our responsibility to believe. Many disciples turned away, but Peter confessed, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”


In this message, Pastor Nathan unpacks the tension and beauty of being chosen but not coerced—that salvation is fully a work of God’s grace, yet we are called to believe. Together we explore:


  • The Father’s drawing and the Spirit’s life-giving work
  • Why disbelief flows from our sinful nature
  • How God’s providence humbles us and fuels our worship
  • The mystery of divine sovereignty and human responsibility


This teaching reminds us that providence is not fate, but the wise, holy, and gracious outworking of God’s sovereignty for His glory and our good. If you want life—believe in Christ. And if you believe, it is evidence that God has already been pursuing you.


📖 Main Text: John 6:66–71

📖 Supporting Scriptures: Ephesians 1, Romans 8, Psalm 147

🎯 Topics: divine providence, sovereignty of God, free will, election, predestination, salvation by grace

Heritage Baptist Church
Welcome to the podcast of Heritage Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. This podcast includes teaching from our senior pastor, Dr. Nathan Smith.