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Eleven Days… Eleven Days That Became Thirty-Eight Years Taking God at His Word, Possessing His Promises, and Living by His Wisdom Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:2; Joshua 11:15; Numbers 32:1–23; Deuteronomy 4:6–9; 1 Peter 3:15 Message Summary This message emphasizes the devastating consequences of unbelief and the wonderful blessings of trusting, treasuring, and obeying God's Word. What should have been...

2 Corinthians 12:7 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." King James Version

I SEE JESUS! Who Will Declare His Generation? — Isaiah 53:8 This message centers on the extraordinary sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the responsibility of every redeemed believer to proclaim His life, death, resurrection, and saving grace. Beginning in Deuteronomy 21:22–23, we see a prophetic picture of Jesus hanging upon a tree. Galatians 3:13 reveals that Christ became a curse for us, willingly t...

On Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins opens 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 to show how Christians can give thanks in all circumstances, even as they grieve. Paul's commands to rejoice, pray, and give thanks were given to believers who knew affliction. Dave explains how lament and thanksgiving fit together, how the cross gives us reason to trust God's providence, and how to practice gratitude while we wai...

The sermon explores the call to remain faithful to Christ regardless of cost, drawing from Paul's charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6. It argues that a true confession of faith requires three key attributes modeled by Jesus before Pontius Pilate: courage to own one's identity in dangerous situations, wisdom to discern when silence is appropriate rather than retaliating, and trust in God's ultimate so...

In 11:35, the writer shifts his focus to the last active acts of faith that brought about deliverance. That is, as some, "Women received back their dead by resurrection". It is likely the writer is referring to the two resurrections of sons during the ministries of Elijah and Elisha. The first account, the resurrection of the widow of Zarephath's son,. shows us that God often delivers believers no...

The sermon examines Genesis 6, focusing on the identity of the 'sons of God' as angelic beings who intermarried with human women, resulting in the Nephilim and a surge of wickedness. It argues that God's decision to destroy humanity was a response to the inherent, habitual, and absolute control of sin within the human heart, rather than merely external circumstances. The text highlights God's long...

This Bible Study examines the apostolic exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to give thanks in everything, identifying it as a specific will of God for the Christian life alongside sanctification. The central message argues that gratitude is not merely a suggestion but a divine command rooted in the reality that God is the source of all good gifts and that believers are perpetual debtors to His gra...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the sin offering in Leviticus, distinguishing it from the burnt offering by focusing on the restoration of broken fellowship rather than the establishment of right relationship with God. The teaching clarifies that while salvation is secure and unbreakable, daily sins, particularly those of ignorance or omission, require confession and a return...

This sermon explores Psalm 88, described as the darkest psalm in the Psalter, which uniquely ends in despair rather than hope. The text highlights the profound anguish of Heman, who feels abandoned by God and isolated from his community, yet maintains a persistent faith by addressing God as his salvation. The message contextualizes this Old Testament suffering by contrasting it with the New Testam...

The sermon challenges believers to examine whether their interactions with the church are driven by cynicism or charity, arguing that true faith manifests as abounding love toward brethren. It contrasts the world's tendency to focus on flaws with the biblical call to see others through the eyes of faith, recognizing their unique status as children of God. By weaving together passages from 2 Thessa...

This sermon introduces the Book of Job by examining the character and background of the titular figure in the opening verses. It establishes Job as a historical, blameless man who lived with integrity, feared God, and actively avoided evil, likely during the patriarchal era. The message highlights his immense wealth and family as blessings rather than indicators of moral superiority, while emphasi...

How Important Is It? How Important Is It To Hear Him? Why Is It So Essential? He is the Prophet. He is the Promise. He is the Priority. He is the Purpose. Hear Him! The Prophet, the Promise, and the God of All Grace Message Summary Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:18–22; Acts 3:22–26; Acts 4:23–33; 1 Peter 5:5–11 Central Truth: God has called us to hear His Son, trust His Word, and surrender our...

Death is often romanticised, treated lightly, or even portrayed as an escape from suffering. But what does God's Word teach us about death, and where can we find lasting hope when life becomes painful? In this episode, Merle explores the biblical understanding of death as an enemy that entered the world through sin, rather than something to celebrate or treat as though it is ours to control. Throu...

Today on Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Daniel Schwabauer guides Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo on a survey of one the Bible's most difficult books: Job. The central question the book asks is "Why does God allow suffering?" But maybe we've been considering the issue the wrong way. What if God has something much greater in mind if we simply had eyes to see? Tune today and prepare to look at Job, and your...

1. Facing an Opposing Desire 2. Being Willing to Suffer for Christ's Sake 3. Confessing that the Lord's Will be Done Psalters: 46C, 37D, 143B, 61A

This sermon explores the doctrine of God's sovereignty through the narrative of Esther, arguing that the hostility between the church and the world is not accidental but decreed by God for His glory and the believer's good. By tracing the theme of enmity from Genesis 3:15 through the conflict between Mordecai and Haman, the message illustrates that God remains sovereign and present even when He ap...

Pastor McKinnon examines the account of the nobleman in John 4 to illustrate the universal reality of suffering in a fallen world caused by sin. He argues that earthly prosperity, wealth, and status are ultimately worthless when faced with the fragility of life and the certainty of death. He further highlights how such trials serve as divine medicine, humbling individuals and exposing their helple...

Job gives an account of trepidation observed (2–17). Job observed that – it seemed as if, the wicked do get away with everything. He gives three categories of evil: 1. That the wicked exploit the vulnerable (2–4) 2. The poor suffer, while the wicked prosper (5–12) and also: 3. That the wicked love darkness rather than light (13–17). However, Job would have us contemplate the reason why – God being...

The sermon examines the dangers of attempting to accomplish God's promises through human schemes rather than trusting His sovereign will and perfect timing. Following the extraordinary covenant promises of Genesis 15, Sarai grows impatient with her barrenness and devises a plan for Abram to father a child through her Egyptian servant, Hagar. Although her desire for children is good, her methods vi...

Facing instability and suffering for our faith is never easy, but it is much easier to face when we know that God is with us in it, and that he is accomplishing much good through it. Join us this Lord's Day as pastor Tom begins a new series through the letter of I Peter wherein the apostle powerfully ministers God's grace and peace to God's suffering saints.