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Read: 1 Kings 16:29-34; 21:17-25 Text: Revelation 2:18-29 Christ encourages his church to continue in faithful service and stop tolerating sin. 1. Christ's character 2. Christ's commendation 3. Christ's condemnation 4. Christ's comfort Questions for reflection: What does Christ commend the church of Thyatira for? Do you think he could commend us for those things? How does Christ introduce himself...

Read: Matthew 11:25-30; Hebrews 2:14-18 Text: Lord's Day 14 Christ took on human nature to help us with our burdens and cover our sins. 1. he helps us with our burdens 2. he covers our sins Questions for reflection: 1. What does the word hesed mean? 2. What does it mean that Christ is gentle and lowly? 3. What kinds of things might hold you back from going to Christ with all your sins and sufferin...

We need to be stable in thinking correctly about Jesus, because He wants us to be mature, divine, and safe.

We need to be stable in thinking correctly about Jesus, because He wants us to be mature, divine, and safe.

This sermon explores the practical and eternal benefits of godliness, contrasting it with the fleeting profits of bodily exercise and worldly pursuits. It argues that while physical discipline has limited value, godliness is profitable for all things, offering blessings in the present life and assurance for the future. The message emphasizes that true freedom is found not in autonomy or legalism,...

The sermon centers on the exhortation in Romans 12:1-2 to present one's body as a living sacrifice that is holy and acceptable to God. It emphasizes that this call is grounded in the immense mercy of God, who has redeemed believers through the work of Christ, making such surrender a reasonable response rather than a burden. The message distinguishes between the sinful nature of the flesh and the r...

The sermon examines the account of the woman caught in adultery to highlight Jesus' dual role as a dedicated teacher and a source of grace. It contrasts the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, who sought to trap Jesus, with his compassionate response that rejects condemnation in favor of mercy. The central message emphasizes that while guilt is undeniable, believers in Christ are free from the ult...

The devil wants those who are truly saved to think more highly of themselves than they ought to. God wants us to be reminded that we are nothing without Him and we cannot do nothing without submitting to the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

This lesson examines the moral dangers of pragmatism and utilitarianism, arguing that such reasoning leads believers to justify sin by anticipating divine grace. It analyzes Paul's rhetorical question in Romans 6 to demonstrate that continuing in sin to increase grace is a form of presumption and heresy, rather than a valid theological conclusion. The message contrasts this flawed logic with the b...

When the Lord Jesus Christ likens His coming to the days of Noah, does He liken it to the ark lifted up, or to the flood that "took them all away" (Matthew 24:39)? Read Matthew 24:44 and ask whether "such an hour as ye think not" (Matthew 24:44) is an hour no man can know, or an hour a man has already decided He will not come. Then ask how long the men outside the ark had watched it built, and wha...

John 5:36-47 36 But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. 37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. 38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, h...

The sermon examines the narrative of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 to illustrate the danger of relying on human effort and sensory perception rather than trusting God's sovereign word. It highlights how Isaac, Rebekah, and Jacob all fail by attempting to manipulate divine promises through deception and works, contrasting this with the biblical call to faith alone. The text argues that physical sens...

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Please consider how you can be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ through your financial support to the continued work of His Church in this time. Contributions can be made by PayPal ( https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CK4HH84AFWTY4 ) or by visiting our website ( faithbiblepres.org ) or by mailing your contribution to: Faith Bible Presbyterian Church 3001 Marian Dr. Trenton Mi 48183 "T...

This sermon explores some aspects of the character and attributes of God. It is important to know who God is. God is unklike man in his ways and thinking, and He is worthy of Worship. Grow in knowledge and wisdom through this message.

The sermon argues that the public, corporate collection of offerings is a biblically mandated element of worship, as established by the regulative principle. The speaker exegetes Acts 2:42, contending that the phrase "the fellowship" (koinonia) refers specifically to this act of giving. This element stands with the same apostolic authority as the teaching of the Word, the Lord's Supper, and corpor...

Thinkers and Doers of the Word Philippians 4:8-9 -Why is thinking so important in the Christian life? How does the world, the flesh, and the devil war against Christians thinking godly? -Make a quick list of the things your mind has been focusing on over the last 24 hours? How does that compare to what the apostle Paul commands us to focus on? -How can the list in v8 serve as filters for your thou...

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the necessity of the new birth by examining the nature of the human heart, which is described as a complex entity comprising mind, affection, and will. The central argument posits that every person is inherently driven to seek happiness, and the direction of this pursuit determines one's spiritual trajectory. By citing examples such as Jesus, Moses, and...

This sermon challenges the modern cultural emphasis on self-esteem by arguing that the Bible identifies self-love as a sickness rather than a cure. The central message, drawn from 1 Corinthians 4:6-7, is that a proper view of oneself requires viewing oneself through God's perspective rather than through human comparison or cultural standards. The exposition highlights that all distinctions, abilit...

This sermon examines the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness as a recapitulation of Israel's and Adam's failures, highlighting how Christ succeeded where they failed by trusting in God's Word. The central message emphasizes that believers must resist the temptations of the flesh, the pride of life, and the lust of the eyes by maintaining a deep, abiding familiarity with Scripture. Dr. Beale argu...

What the Bible says about the Feast of Booths, how Jews celebrate it today and in Jesus' time, and what Christians should think about it.

"Borrowed Bread — We Know a Man Who Can." The message centers on the truth that we know a Man who can—Jesus—and everything we have becomes useful, fruitful, and sufficient when surrendered into His hands. The feeding of the multitude shows that what appears small and ordinary in our hands can become extraordinary when given to Him. The storm reveals His authority over the natural world, and the de...

In this lesson we look at the humanistic thinking that shaped the western world in the early twentieth century.