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This sermon defines the gospel as the specific message of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, emphasizing that it is the sole requirement for salvation and distinct from religious rituals or moralistic living. Pastor Friesen argues that because the gospel is of divine origin and received freely, it must be given freely without being tied to financial compensation or human effort. The message...

This sermon examines the ministry, death, and resurrection of the two witnesses described in Revelation 11, emphasizing their divine empowerment and prophetic role during the first half of the tribulation. The teaching connects these figures to the imagery of olive trees and candlesticks in Zechariah 4, illustrating that their effectiveness relies entirely on the Holy Spirit rather than human effo...

This sermon explores Psalm 90, highlighting the profound contrast between the eternal, unchanging nature of God and the fleeting, fragile existence of humanity.

This sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of neglecting faith and maintaining a clear conscience, using the apostle Paul's charge to Timothy as a foundational text. The message warns that believers risk spiritual shipwreck if they allow bitterness and resentment to take root in their hearts, particularly in response to hurtful events or the actions of others. It emphasizes that while resentment...

Did God really give that pastor his sermon? Responding to a listener's email, we examine claims of divine guidance, the problem of contradictory messages, human fallibility, and the logical implications of claiming the Holy Spirit directed a sermon. Before opening the biblical texts, we ask a fundamental question: How can anyone know that a message actually came from God?

Found Faithful — Servants, Stewards, and the God Who Gives the Increase 1 Corinthians 3:5–23; 4:1–21 This message emphasizes the believer's calling to live as a humble servant and faithful steward of Jesus Christ, recognizing that everything we have, everything we know, and every opportunity to serve comes from God's grace. Using Paul's correction of the Corinthian church, we see the danger of ele...

What is the most important provision we need from the Lord for the work of the church? 1Chronicles 29 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the most important provision that we need for serving the church is the provision of a willing heart. The devotional e...

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This sermon examines the tragic reign of Abimelech, who seizes power through the murder of his seventy brothers aided by the men of Shechem. The central narrative highlights the spiritual decay of Israel, who abandon the Lord for Baal-Berith and support a king established by blood and deceit. Jotham's parable of the trees serves as a prophetic warning, contrasting the fruitfulness of humble servic...

This sermon examines the metaphors of salt and light in Matthew 5, emphasizing the necessity of theological purity and the sovereignty of God in salvation. The speaker argues that compromising doctrine with humanistic views, such as universalism or free will, renders a minister's message ineffective, much like salt that has lost its savor. By analyzing the Greek terms for light and the context of...

This sermon explores the book of Nahum as a sequel to Jonah, highlighting the eventual destruction of Nineveh due to its extreme cruelty, immorality, and rejection of God. The central message emphasizes that God is slow to anger but will ultimately take vengeance on His adversaries to protect His people, contrasting human jealousy with God's righteous and protective nature. The speaker urges the c...

Does participation in the divine nature guarantee victorious Christian living? We review teaching on 2 Peter 1, examine claims about holiness and human cooperation, and ask how some interpretations accounts for the continuing reality of sin in Christians.

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:37-38) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Jireh Chapel Tenterden Harvest Thanksgiving service. ~~~~ *1/ The identity of the Lord of the harvest. 2/ What the Lord of the harvest controls. 3/ The means tha...

The sermon examines Isaiah 22, contrasting the folly of trusting in human resources and worldly distractions with the necessity of turning from self to God. It clarifies that weeping and mourning are the fruits of genuine repentance, which is rooted in a change of mind and a turning away from self-reliance. The text highlights the removal of Shebna and the elevation of Eliakim as a typological pre...

The Four Dynamics of the Will of God Psalm 33:6–22 This message explores four essential dynamics of God's will—His purposeful, permissive, providential, and prescriptive will—revealing how God's eternal purposes govern creation while His grace invites believers to participate in His work. Psalm 33 reminds us that God spoke the heavens into existence, and what He determines cannot be defeated, inte...

This sermon examines the theological unity of the church as the body of Christ, emphasizing that diverse spiritual gifts do not create hierarchy but rather interdependence among believers. The speaker addresses the historical context of Corinth, where division arose from the improper valuation of certain gifts, and argues that all members are essential to the body's health. By distinguishing betwe...

This sermon explores the foundational question of why a person is called a Christian, grounding the answer in three distinct marks of genuine faith found in 1 John. The first mark is theological discernment, where believers recognize the truth of Jesus Christ as the Anointed One and reject the spirit of Antichrist that denies His deity and humanity. The second mark is spiritual consecration, defin...

A man "wise in his own conceit" is a man who thinks he knows it all and a man who is unteachable. But we all have to fight the tendency! Also Reference: (1 Timothy 1:1 and 2:3), (Titus 1:3, 2:10 and 3:4), (Jude 25) https://bbfohio.com

The Always Life — Enriched by Grace, Equipped for His Glory This message emphasizes that genuine spiritual maturity is not measured merely by what we know about God, but by how what we believe is helping us become more like Jesus. Drawing from 1 and 2 Corinthians, it reveals how God has enriched His people through the grace of Christ, giving them everything necessary to comprehend His truth, commu...

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Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus? Was it really just about 30 pieces of silver—or was something far more dangerous happening in his heart? In this in-depth Bible study of Mark 14:10–16, we explore the betrayal of Jesus Christ, the spiritual danger of loving money, and the remarkable truth that God's sovereign plan was unfolding even through humanity's most wicked actions. Judas was not an outsi...

This sermon examines the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as recorded in Acts 14, highlighting the consistent opposition they faced from both Jewish and Gentile communities. The central message emphasizes that the true relationship with God is founded strictly on His grace rather than human works, and that faithful preaching of the Word inevitably invites resistance. The text explores the t...

This devotional explores the theological gravity of making vows to God, emphasizing that divine expectations for human faithfulness are absolute. Using the narrative of Jephthah in Judges 11 as a central case study, the message illustrates the severe consequences of making hasty or foolish promises, particularly when those vows are fulfilled by God. The discussion highlights the tension between hu...

The sermon recounts a missionary's struggle to communicate the gospel to an unreached tribe, highlighting the progression from linguistic barriers to spiritual opposition and finally to cultural skepticism. The speaker describes how demonic forces blinded the minds of the listeners, preventing them from accepting the truth despite the missionary's fluency in their language. This impasse was broken...

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 75—especially explaining how the last six commandments apply the knowledge and love of God to how we love ourselves and others. Q75. What do the last six commandments teach? Our duty to our fellow men. This lesson explores the theological foundation of the last six commandments, identifying them as a summary of humanity's duty to fell...