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This sermon explores the book of Job to address the theological mystery of suffering, contrasting the retributive theology of Job's friends with the sovereign goodness of God. It highlights that while human logic often demands an explanation for pain, God's response in the whirlwind emphasizes His holiness and the limitations of human understanding. The central message asserts that God is worth se...

This sermon explores the theology of Christian giving by contrasting the natural instinct to hoard resources with the biblical principle that generous sowing leads to spiritual and material harvest. The central argument rests on 2 Corinthians 9, where Paul urges believers to give cheerfully and without compulsion, trusting that God, who supplies seed to the sower, will also provide sufficiency for...

We live in a world of war. We live in a world where conquest is king. Ideas and mindsets are not easily changed. Apocalyptic literature tells us the story behind the story. It opens our minds to human greed and power. It challenges us to ask the question: do we have similar traits in ourselves? It may not be on the large scale of wars and rumors of wars but maybe our hearts wage war in a different...

The foundation of the church is not a religion, or a list of sacraments, or a high ranking clergyman. The only foundation and chief cornerstone of the church which was set, laid, planted, and established by the Father in heaven is His Son Jesus Christ. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible st...

Eternal life is not earned through moral achievement or material wealth but is a gift received when we forsake our self-righteousness and idols to follow Jesus as Lord.

Installation Service of Mr. Christopher Orr to Grace Free Presbyterian Church, Newtownards. Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 10:27; Matthew 2:11 1. Entitlement - Christ is deserving of our best. 2. Employment - He can use it for the best. 3. Enrichment - He will respond with his best. The sermon contrasts the rejection of Saul by the 'children of Belial' with the adoration of Christ by the wise men, challe...

El sermón explora la doctrina de la seguridad de la salvación a través de Romanos 8, enfatizando que Dios obra en todas las circunstancias para el bien de los creyentes. Se argumenta que el sufrimiento y la tribulación no son señales de abandono divino, sino herramientas soberanas utilizadas por el Padre y el Espíritu Santo para la santificación del carácter. El texto redefine el concepto de 'bien...

Christian warfare against sin is waged using the most uncompromising weapon in the universe: the sword of the Holy Spirit which is the written word of God, the Authorized Version of the Holy Bible. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://st...

El mensaje establece que la fe bíblica es un requisito indispensable para agradar a Dios, destacando que sin ella es imposible establecer una relación válida con el Creador. Se analiza Hebreos 11 para definir el contenido de esta fe, que incluye creer en la existencia del Dios verdadero revelado y confiar en que Él recompensa diligentemente a quienes lo buscan. Se rechaza la idea de que la fe sea...

The Five "Giants" Newton categorizes the major forces of sin and spiritual danger into five specific giants that every person must fight: Giant Heathenism: Spiritual darkness, ignorance of God, and the global need for gospel truth and missionary work. Giant Selfishness: The natural inclination toward self-centeredness, greed, and failing to love and serve others. Giant Ill-Temper: Uncontrolled ang...

Class #1 in our BOLD Course on Biblical Theology. Adapted from Capitol Hill Baptist Church's Core Seminar "Introduction to Biblical Theology": https://CapitolHillBaptist.org/sermon/class-1-introduction-to-biblical-theology/ Handout: https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTMxMjMiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI4NTMwMzciLCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6IjUxNDQ0NDciLCJtZWRpYV9mb3JtYXQiOiIxIn0%3D/https://account-me...

This sermon examines the commissioning of the twelve disciples in Mark 6, highlighting their role as authoritative representatives of Christ who are sent to proclaim repentance. The message emphasizes that believers are ambassadors of the King, tasked with traveling light and maintaining a laser focus on the mission to avoid the distractions of material comfort. It argues that the core of the gosp...

This sermon examines Zophar's final speech in the Book of Job, highlighting his rigid adherence to the retribution principle that affliction is always a direct consequence of hidden sin. The speaker contrasts this transactional worldview with the reality that the wicked often prosper and live long lives, challenging the assumption that material loss is a reliable indicator of divine judgment. Job'...

The sermon explores the theological concept of the "Rock of Transformation" by examining the narrative of Israel's idolatry and Moses' intercession in Exodus 33. It argues that true spiritual change requires moving beyond the pursuit of earthly blessings to a deep desire for God's presence, which is only accessible through genuine repentance and the removal of self-reliance. The text emphasizes th...

This sermon examines the sin of covetousness as a subtle form of idolatry that enslaves the heart and breeds anxiety. By analyzing the teaching of Jesus in Luke 12 and the parable of the rich fool, the message highlights how obsessing over material wealth and security leads to a divided mind, contrasting this with the eternal sufficiency found in the Kingdom of God. The teaching urges believers to...

B.I.— The essence of life is spiritual not material wealth. INTRODUCTION: 1A. THE FOCUS ON MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. 12:13-21 1B. Life's Concern for Material Wealth. 13-15 2B. The Poverty of Material Wealth. 16-21 2A. THE WORRY OF LIFE'S NEEDS. 12:22-34 1B. The Value of the Soul. 22-24 2B. The Fixity of Life. 25-28 3B. The Goal of Life. 29-34 CONCLUSION:

This sermon explores the theological purpose of God's testing of believers, arguing that trials serve to authenticate the genuineness of faith rather than to determine salvation. Drawing primarily from 1 Peter 1, the message outlines various forms of testing, including persecution, relational conflict, health issues, and material loss, emphasizing that these challenges are inevitable for those who...

This sermon examines 2 Timothy 2:20 to distinguish between the invisible, firm foundation of God's Word and the visible, mixed nature of the earthly church. It argues that the presence of both honorable and dishonorable vessels within the congregation reflects the greatness and scope of God's household rather than its impurity. The teaching emphasizes that a believer's value is determined not by t...

This sermon examines the contrasting responses of Abram and Lot to material wealth and land, highlighting how Abram's generosity reflects a childlike trust in God while Lot's selfishness mirrors an orphan's anxiety. The central message challenges the worldly notion that selfishness pays off, arguing instead that such pursuits lead to spiritual danger and temporary satisfaction only. By contrasting...

In this Haggai 1 expository sermon, Pastor Richard Caldwell urges us to Consider Your Ways. Discover how to align your priorities with God. When God speaks His truth, it imparts an immediate responsibility to those who hear it. It is impossible to receive the Word of God irreverently and expect to experience His blessing. True spiritual correction must begin at the heart level before it results in...

The purpose of godly leadership in the churches is to teach the congregation the commandments of the Lord and to guide the people in the sound biblical doctrines found in the holy scriptures that they may learn how to live godly lives well-pleasing unto the Lord. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons a...

After we're saved, Christians are to be about the Master's business. Do our works after we're saved earn us a reward? Or will they be burned up? We are a work in progress. As Christians, are we bulding upon the foundation that we have in Jesus Christ as our cornerstone? Listen and find out!

This is the second installment in a two-part presentation of the various personalities found in every church congregation showing the good, the bad, and the ugly among the brethren. Tonight's list includes: 1. The false prophet and the conspiratorial expert. 2. Musically gifted people. 3. The leach. 4. The guard dog. 5. The church hopper. 6. The hospitable. 7. The busybody. 8. The steadfast. 9. Th...

The mental and spiritual elements necessary for a Christian to become a doctrinally sound church member are set forth in this message. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv....