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The sermon explores the three distinct aspects of temptation found in the New Testament and affirms God's ability to deliver believers from each. It begins by addressing the solicitation to sin, emphasizing the necessity of walking in the Holy Spirit, memorizing Scripture, and using the shield of faith to resist the devil's attacks. The message then shifts to the testing of faith through life's tr...

This sermon explores Psalm 121 as a declaration of God's active and eternal protection over His people. The central theme identifies the Lord as the ultimate source of help and the one who keeps believers from spiritual stumbling, emphasizing that His vigilance never slumbers. The message addresses the reality of human weakness and spiritual trials, urging believers to respond with a heart of surr...

Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Why does God ask questions He already knows the answers to? In this sermon from Jonah 4, we look at the Lord's question to an angry prophet: "Do you do well to be angry?" God is not gathering information. He is a Father who refuses to walk away from His hard-hearted people and a Judge who finds them wanting so that He can still show mercy. From Adam and Cain to Peter and Jonah, Scripture shows a c...

What should Christians do when they feel stuck in some trial or difficulty that they cannot handle on their own? Lessons from Jeremiah's suffering show us that there is a way to find victory in seasons of struggle.

The sermon challenges the common expectation that God will always remove life's difficulties, arguing instead that He often empowers believers to act supernaturally amidst their trials. Drawing from the account of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14, the message asserts that the church is called to step out of its comfort zone and engage with a hostile world through the power of the Holy Spirit,...

Five Always of the Revived — Part 2 Delivered to Death, Yet Always Confident | 2 Corinthians 4:7–12; 5:1–8 This message continues exploring the five always of a revived life, concentrating on two essential realities: believers are always being delivered to death so that the life of Jesus may be manifested through them, and they can always be confident because their lives and eternal future are sec...

Why did God tell Daniel to seal his prophecy until the time of the end? And what does Israel's prophetic future teach us about pride, suffering, spiritual deception, and our dependence on God? In this Hebraisms teaching, Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines Daniel 12 and the ancient Hebrew meaning of sealing a book. He explains how the book of Revelation provides greater understanding of Daniel's prop...

What happens when your faith is tested? In 1 Thessalonians 3, the Apostle Paul finds encouragement in hearing that the Thessalonian believers continue to stand fast in the Lord despite their afflictions. The Christian life is not just about how we begin. It's about remaining faithful, growing in the Lord, and standing firm when difficulties come. Join Pastor Ed Decker as we examine the importance...

Ask God for wisdom for the trial and it shall be given.

Why does God allow suffering and adversity in the lives of believers? In 2 Corinthians 1:5-6, Paul teaches that suffering is not without purpose. God uses adversity to train us, develop endurance, and bring us to spiritual maturity. Just as the Lord Jesus Christ learned obedience through the things He suffered, we must learn to trust God and apply His Word in the pressures and difficulties of life...

How is God sufficient for every trial and difficulty we face? Scripture teaches that God has provided everything believers need through the sufficiency of His Word, the cross, His grace, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Because Scripture is God-breathed, it thoroughly equips us for every good work and must remain our standard for truth. Christ's work on the cross is likewise complete and needs nothing...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, arguing that understanding the true identity of Christ is essential for navigating life's difficulties. The speaker emphasizes that doctrine is not merely academic but vital for living faithfully, as it shapes how believers respond to chaos and fear. By contrasting the disciples' panic with Jesus' sovereign aut...

This sermon examines Psalm 60, exploring how King David responds to military defeat by turning to God rather than relying on his own strength. The central message emphasizes that while believers may experience trials or feel cast off, they are secure under the banner of God's truth and are viewed as His beloved. The exposition contrasts human self-reliance with divine sovereignty, illustrating tha...

Bible Reading: Acts 28:1-15 "Acts 28:15 KJV And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage." 1. Paul thanked God for his faithfulness. 2. Paul thanked God for his fellowship. This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's response to adversity as recorded in Acts 28, highlighting his g...

Watch The Making of A Man of God Part 2, a powerful 2 Timothy 3 sermon by Pastor Richard Caldwell on the characteristics of a man of God. The Apostle Paul provides a clear pathway for biblical discipleship and pastoral faithfulness. God equips His servants through the example of faithful models and truthful expectations about the Christian life. Believers must understand that the difficulties of m...

Watch Prepared For An Age of Chaos Part 1 to understand what the Bible teaches about living in the last days and facing worldly compromise. As believers, we must not be surprised by the stressful difficulties and fiery trials that accompany faithfulness to Christ. Accurate eschatology does not promise immediate cultural transformation but rather prepares us for courageous service. The apostle Paul...

The sermon explores the comforting presence of God during trials by examining Psalm 23:4 and the symbolism of the shepherd's rod and staff. It interprets the rod as a representation of divine authority, illustrated through Moses' confrontation with Pharaoh, and the staff as a tool for guidance and protection that lifts believers from distress. The message connects these physical metaphors to the s...

The sermon explores the epistle of 2 Thessalonians, emphasizing that God's grace is most clearly displayed amidst severe suffering rather than in its absence. It highlights the believers' steadfast faith and love as evidence of divine power sustaining them through persecution. The central theme urges Christians to remain faithful until Christ's return, rejecting confusion about eschatology or worl...

Trials don't just come to the poor and humble. The rich can face difficulties, too. But in the end, the results are the same. Enduring testing results in blessings from the Lord. Notes are available for download.

This sermon explores how believers can become a people after God's own heart by cultivating courage and confidence through adversity. Drawing primarily from Psalm 27, the message emphasizes that these qualities are not innate but developed over time via a deep relationship with the Lord. The preacher highlights three key practices: trusting in God's character during trials, seeking His presence th...

This sermon explores the theological distinction between the spiritual vision model and the new creation model of heaven, advocating for a biblical understanding that affirms physical resurrection and a renewed earth. It argues that suffering in the present is insignificant compared to the future glory believers will experience, encouraging them to trust God rather than force their own way through...

The sermon explores Psalm 121 as a profound source of comfort and encouragement for believers navigating the trials of their spiritual pilgrimage. It emphasizes that true help originates solely from Yahweh, the covenant-keeping Creator who never slumbers or sleeps. The preacher explains that God permits difficulties and suffering not as abandonment, but as a means to prune character and deepen rel...

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. (Isaiah 49:11) *1/ How the LORD made mountains a way for his people Israel through history. 2/ Consider the mountains our Lord made a way in redemption. 3/ Consider the mountains God's people face in experience. 4/ Consider God's highways that are exalted.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon expounds on Isaiah 49:11, illustratin...