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The sermon examines the concept of virtue as the first step in the Christian growth process outlined in 2 Peter 1, emphasizing that it is a necessary response to God's grace rather than a means to earn salvation. It challenges the modern tendency to dismiss moral standards, arguing that believers must actively pursue moral excellence, purity, and noble character in their daily conduct. By citing P...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the mark on the forehead as a symbol of eternal sealing, contrasting the seal of the living God with the mark of the beast. The speaker argues that the forehead represents the seat of the spirit and conscience, where God places the Holy Spirit as an earnest of inheritance for believers, while Satan places a counterfeit seal that sears the consci...

Prayer is vital communication between us and God. But there can be hinderances to our prayers. Hear Pastor Brian explain some things that can be clogging our communication with God and how to fix those issues.

This sermon shifts focus from warning against false teachers to encouraging believers to anchor themselves in the authentic truth of the apostolic faith. The central message urges the church to distinguish between counterfeit teachings and the genuine revelation given by the apostles of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that security is found in remembering established doctrine rather than seeking new rev...

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Galatians 4:1-7 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: 4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To...

Explore the final days of the Feast of Tabernacles, focusing on Jesus' invitation to the THIRSTY to come and drink of the living water. This is interpreted through the lens of Ezekiel's vision of water flowing from the temple and Isaiah's promise of the Spirit, identifying Jesus as the source of spiritual life and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The message contrasts the political man...

"The Gift of the Holy Spirit" John 14:16-26

This sermon explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that He is the third person of the Trinity who dwells within every believer at the moment of salvation. The teaching highlights the theological shift from the Old Testament, where the Spirit came upon individuals temporarily, to the New Testament reality of permanent indwelling, making believers the temple of God. Key functio...

The sermon explores the theological distinction between the Old and New Covenants, emphasizing that the New Covenant is superior because it is established on better promises and a permanent sacrifice. By analyzing Hebrews 8 and Jeremiah 31, the message argues that the Old Covenant, centered on the law and temporary animal sacrifices, was a temporary measure that could not save, whereas the New Cov...

The Roles of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Believer

The Significance of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Believer

The sermon centers on the profound responsibility of dedicating children to God from conception, emphasizing that each life is purposefully designed by God before birth, as illustrated by Samson's divine calling as a Nazirite. It highlights the tragic consequence of Samson's failure to maintain his spiritual dedication, resulting in the loss of God's presence, physical blindness, and spiritual dar...

How to pray. About the spirit world. The sign of Jonah and the comparison to Sheba.

The sermon explores the multifaceted role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, emphasizing the necessity of staying spiritually attuned to His voice. It distinguishes the Holy Spirit's authentic communication, described as an unction or pressure, from the confusion caused by unclean spirits, urging believers to test all spirits against Scripture. The message highlights that the Spirit spe...

WHO'S GETTING GOD" S MONEY? Luke 16:10–13 (KJV) Every dollar we spend is a decision of stewardship. God is concerned not only with how we earn our money and how much we give, but also with what we support through our spending. In this message we examine the biblical responsibility of Christian stewardship and considers documented examples of criminal payments, organized-crime extortion, and labor...

This sermon explores the incomprehensible depth of God's love, emphasizing that salvation is initiated by God rather than earned by human effort. Drawing primarily from John 3:16 and 1 John 4, the message asserts that God loved humanity before the foundation of the world and sent His Son as a propitiation for sin, not to condemn but to save. The speaker illustrates this truth through personal test...

The sermon centers on the transformative goal of consistently doing what pleases God the Father, modeled by Jesus' declaration that He does nothing of Himself but only what the Father has taught Him. Drawing from John 8:28–29, it emphasizes four essential practices: surrendering self-will through daily commitment to God's will, seeking divine instruction through consistent engagement with Scriptur...

THE RESTLESS HEART: How Discontentment Leads to Deception and Unfaithfulness "Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied." — Proverbs 27:20 Why are some people never satisfied, regardless of how many blessings God gives them? Why do they continually seek something new - new relationships, new experiences, new opportunities - only to become dissatisfied again? And w...

This sermon examines the characteristics of those who reject false teaching, focusing on the necessity of remaining steadfast and holding to the foundation of God. It identifies the specific heresy of Hymenaeus and Philetus, who taught that the resurrection had already occurred, thereby undermining the faith of believers and confusing the church regarding eschatology. The message contrasts the des...

We discuss this picture of the slothful man being like a door turning upon his hinges and the Biblical truth that no Christian ought to be such a person. Also Reference: Hebrews 6:12, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Titus 3:8 https://bbfohio.com

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This sermon concludes the first section of a discipleship series by identifying the Holy Spirit as the narrator of God's redemptive story. The message explains that the Spirit reveals God's character through creation and Scripture, ensuring that the events of history align with divine intent. Furthermore, the Spirit renews believers by illuminating the truth of Christ, convicting the world of sin,...

Paul in his second missionary journey was bringing the Gospel to Philippi and as soon as a girl was released of her evil spirit, they had Paul and Silas arrested. They were beaten and jailed because they brought the spiritual freedom of Jesus Christ. Their reaction of thanking and praising him in the midst of pain and prison is an example for all of us. Grab your Bible, turn to Acts 16, and follow...