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God's Peace through Prayer-Philippians 4:6-7 Call to Worship – Psalm 118:1-9,14,22-24,28-29 Scripture Reading – Matthew 6:25-34 -Why does God tell us not to be anxious? How is worry sinful? -What is your normal reaction to feeling anxious? Is it to pray? -How does thanksgiving help you overcome anxiety? -What obstacles to praying do you face? How can you overcome these obstacles? -What attributes...

This sermon explores the concept of Christian fellowship as a profound partnership rooted in a common salvation and shared faith in Christ, rather than mere social association. Drawing from Philippians 1, the message highlights how the Apostle Paul's joy and thanksgiving for the Philippian church stem from their active participation in the gospel and the grace of God that established their communi...

Psalm 21, as the closing prayer to Psalm 20's prayer for King David for victory before going to battle, is a prayer of thanksgiving after victory given. It, too, is a Messianic Psalm pointing to prayer for and concerning King Jesus. There is much encouragement to be gained from Psalm 21 concerning Christ and His exultation, and confident prayer. Psalm 21 should be contemplated from three perspecti...

This sermon examines the warning in 1 Timothy 4 regarding false teachings that arise in the last days, specifically focusing on the prohibition of marriage and the mandated abstinence from foods. The message argues that such doctrines are demonic in origin because they contradict God's declaration that all creation is good and to be received with thanksgiving. By citing historical examples like th...

The stones of the temple at Jerusalem were thrown down in 70 AD. The towers and bulwarks of Zion that God commands us to walk about and count are found now in the Word of God. The kings saw the city of God, "marvelled," and "hasted away" (Psalm 48:5). If we have not heard the Word of God, we cannot see. We do not even know what to look for. A Christian who prays for the salvation of his children i...

Psalms 22:22 "I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee." King James Version

When it's time to Stop Controlling and Start Trusting True biblical peace comes from trusting God with our circumstances, not controlling every outcome ourselves. In this episode of SheRises, we examine anxiety, surrender, Christian responsibility, and the exhausting burden of trying to hold the reins of life. Jesus promises, "My peace I give you" (John | 14:27), but He never promises a trouble-fr...

The devotional centers on Psalm 50:14–15, 23, emphasizing that genuine prayer is rooted in a heart of gratitude, faithful obedience, and trust in God's sovereignty during trials. It teaches that a 'sacrifice of thanksgiving' is not merely ritual but a deliberate, heartfelt act of the will—offering praise even in hardship, as gratitude is both a divine command and a spiritual discipline. The messag...

This summary surveys 2 Corinthians 9–13, and introduces Galatians. Second Corinthians 9 is considered more closely exploring the biblical mandate for cheerful and generous giving, grounded in the context of Paul's defence of his apostolic authority in 2 Corinthians. The central message emphasises that Christian generosity is not a grudging obligation but a joyful response to the grace of God, refl...

This sermon explores the practical outworking of a believer's position in Christ by examining the virtues Paul exhorts the Colossians to put on.

Sunday School: Learning to Do Theology, Lesson 4, Part 30 September 20, 2026; edited by T Jones Job 31: Job is tested, but not improved; his motive is wrong – self righteous Job 40: Job is tested, improving; mixture of job's righteousness and God's; Job's belief and unbelief Job 40:4-5 --- Romans 3:19 Job 42: Job is tested and proven; illustrates Romans 5:3-5 Richard Sibbs, 'The Bruised Reed': Job...

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

This sermon explores the paradoxical call for believers to glory in their spiritual exaltation while remaining humble in their dependence on God. Drawing from James 1:9-11, the message contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly wealth with the enduring riches of salvation found in Christ. It emphasizes that true wealth is not material possession but the forgiveness of sins and the presence of God, w...

The sermon emphasizes that effective prayer begins with acknowledging the greatness and majesty of God, rather than focusing solely on personal needs. It distinguishes between general communication, specific supplication born of deep need, and intercession for others, using biblical examples like Jacob, Jabez, and Joshua to illustrate the power of audacious and specific requests. The speaker urges...

This sermon examines the warning in 1 Timothy 4:1 regarding the departure from the faith in the latter times, identifying this apostasy as a specific and already clearly identified threat, an internal threat within the church rather than an unknown or knowable future event. The message argues that this danger manifests through unfaithfulness, characterized by seducing spirits and doctrines of devi...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Thessalonians 1 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Do you feel like your life is so rich, so full, that you are typically "vibrating at a high frequency" - to the point of overflowing with positive energy, and with joy? Today we see that Jesus' desire is for all of us to live this way – not just "Super Christians" – all of us!

What did Isaiah do when he saw the LORD "high and lifted up"? He cried out, "Woe is me! for I am undone." What did John do on Patmos, the same man who had leaned on His breast at supper and asked "Lord, who is it?" He "fell at his feet as dead." Ask what terrible means when it is said of God, and ask how a man will stand when the Lord Jesus Christ comes as the lion and not as the lamb. "For the LO...

The sermon argues against religious traditions that forbid marriage or dictate dietary restrictions, labeling them as doctrines of devils rather than true godliness. It emphasizes that salvation and holiness are inward transformations of the heart, not outward physical exercises or adherence to man-made rules. The preacher contrasts the profitlessness of legalistic rituals with the comprehensive b...

The sermon exhorts believers to live as imitators of God by walking in love, modeled after Christ's sacrificial death on the cross. It emphasizes that sanctification is rooted in grace and requires rejecting sexual immorality, impurity, and covetousness, which are incompatible with the identity of a child of light. The preacher warns against participating in or approving of cultural perversions, u...