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This sermon examines the narrative of Saul's search for lost donkeys in 1 Samuel 9, illustrating how God's providence operates through ordinary and seemingly insignificant events. It contrasts Saul's impressive physical stature and social standing with his spiritual ignorance, highlighting the biblical principle that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance. The text encourages believ...

This sermon explores Psalm 43 as a prayer for vindication and guidance, situating David's distress within the context of exile and opposition from an ungodly nation. The central message emphasizes that while believers may feel forsaken or rejected by God during times of suffering, this perception contradicts the truth of God's sovereign care and the ultimate vindication found in Christ. The text c...

The sermon expounds on the supreme authority of the risen Christ, who has been exalted above all principalities and powers to serve as the head of the church. It emphasizes that Christ's dominion is universal, encompassing all visible and invisible things, and that His reign assures believers of their security and the church's future, which rests on His perfect work at Calvary rather than human me...

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 explores the theological tension of living as believers who are in Christ yet still inhabit a fallen world, using 1 Corinthians 11 as the primary text. It argues that biological gender distinctions are providential and good, rooted in the creation order rather than the curse of sin, and should be embraced with gratitude rather than rejected. The speaker emphasizes that while ultimate eq...

This sermon explores the biblical definition of wisdom as the skill to live rightly in God's world, distinguishing it from mere intelligence or worldly success. Drawing from the life of King Solomon in 1 Kings, the message argues that true wisdom begins with worship, which recognizes God as Creator and humanity as creatures, a posture ultimately fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. The teachin...

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Needing Guidance" XLV. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 119:98-100

This sermon examines the theological weight of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, defining it as a deliberate rejection of the Spirit's testimony that Jesus is the Messiah. The message emphasizes that while all other sins can be forgiven, this specific sin involves a hardened heart that refuses the Spirit's convicting work and attributes divine power to evil. By contrasting the historical context...

This sermon examines Psalm 12 as a contrast between the pervasive deceit of humanity and the absolute purity of God's Word. The text highlights the universal nature of human lies and flattery, which often serve self-interest rather than truth, while affirming that God's speech is refined and trustworthy like silver. The central pivot of the psalm is identified as God's promise to arise and protect...

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...

This sermon emphasizes the imperative to continue in the truths learned from Scripture, using the analogy of blind skiers relying on sighted guides to illustrate how believers depend on God's Word for direction in life. The central message urges Christians to move beyond mere intellectual learning to a state of conviction where the truth holds them, ensuring they remain steadfast amidst persecutio...

"If Need Be, I'll Be" The truth that His light reveals, His grace removes, His goodness replaces, and His guidance renews and readies us. The message centers on the truth that God does not merely deliver His people from bondage; He brings them under His loving government so He can guide, refine, renew, and ready them for everyday mission. Drawing from Numbers 15, 1 Peter 1, and Romans 12, the serm...

This instructional kids message defines the theological concepts of faith and repentance using the Westminster Shorter Catechism as a framework. Faith is presented not merely as intellectual assent but as a complete trust and resting in Jesus Christ for salvation, illustrated through the physical act of sitting in a chair. Repentance is distinguished from mere remorse, defined instead as a decisiv...

Having established what Scripture is and how God gave us Scripture, we now move on to the practical purpose of Scripture: To profit the believer in practical living. Also Reference: Hebrews 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 MUSIC "I Have Decided" Acapella Hymn # 61 (D) "The Name of Jesus" Hymn # 216 (G) "God Leads Us Along" Hymn # 218 (A) "Farther Along" https://bbfohio.com

This sermon examines Stephen's defense in Acts chapter 7 as a comprehensive recap of Israel's history, tracing the covenant from Abraham through the Exodus and the establishment of the tabernacle. The central argument highlights the consistent pattern of Israel resisting the Holy Spirit and rejecting God's appointed leaders, culminating in the murder of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the theologica...

The Holy Spirit want to guide us through life. Not just when life gets hard.

This sermon examines the Gibeonite deception in Joshua 9 to illustrate the nature of spiritual warfare and the sovereignty of God. It highlights how opposition to God's people often takes subtle, deceptive forms rather than direct confrontation, urging believers to guard against Satan's disguises and flattery. The text emphasizes the critical importance of seeking divine counsel through prayer and...

In this sermon from Joshua chapter 7, the preacher examines Israel's defeat at Ai following their victory at Jericho. He identifies three causes for the defeat: pride in assuming the battle would be easy, presumption in underestimating the enemy and overestimating their own abilities, and prayerlessness in failing to seek God's guidance. Drawing parallels to biblical examples like Elijah and Peter...

We have to access God by inviting Him into our hearts, the affairs that we are tending to, this makes sure we are aware that we're asking for His guidance in what we are doing. So many times we go into situations and circumstances we think are minor or that we can easily control which end up controlling us, usually these are matters we kind of know they are fleshly led not really desiring the answ...

Justifying faith has components including, agreement to the truth of the divine revelation, agreement with the authority of God's testimony, heartfelt agreement of the will and, trust in God's character, unreserved surrender of the will to his guidance, and dependence on His merits for salvation. We take a final look at the faithfulness of Jeremiah before and just after the fall of Jerusalem to th...

This testimony recounts the journey from a rebellious, attention-seeking youth to genuine salvation, highlighting the failure of self-effort and the necessity of trusting in Christ's finished work. The speaker emphasizes the distinction between crime and sin, noting that true conversion requires emptying oneself of pride rather than attempting to earn salvation through emotional displays or theolo...

This sermon explores the concept of 'family resemblance' in the Christian life, arguing that genuine believers are marked by a habitual practice of righteousness. Drawing from 1 John 2:28-29, the message emphasizes that knowing God results in a transformed character that actively chooses to do what is right, even when it is difficult or costly. Using the example of David sparing King Saul, the tex...

This sermon emphasizes that a genuine walk with God requires daily surrender and honest self-examination rather than mere religious knowledge or attendance. The central message is that pride and fear are the primary obstacles to trusting God, and that believers must invite God to search their hearts to identify hidden weaknesses. By submitting their wills to God's lordship, Christians can break cy...

Psalm 25 is an alphbet of faith - a psalm about faith written as an alphabetical acrostic. We see David's trust in God, God our teacher in the way, and the trouble that God keeps us through and delivers us from.