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Meddling in business not your own is unwise. We will discuss examples and receive similar admonition from the inspired writings of Paul the apostle. https://bbfohio.com

Courageously Committed Deuteronomy 3:28 | Joshua 1:1–9 The strength to fulfill God's purposes comes from knowing our responsibility, recognizing our accountability, and committing ourselves to what God is already committed to accomplishing. This message explores how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, reminding us that the Lord never calls His people to accomplish His will i...

The devotional explores the spiritual discipline of waiting, using the narrative of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate the tension between human urgency and divine timing. It addresses the emotional difficulty of suspending judgment when outcomes are uncertain, particularly when high expectations are not immediately met. The message offers a practical method for balancing expectations by objectively weig...

Christians can give thanks during suffering because God's character, promises, and saving grace remain unchanged. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Romans 8:28 to explain how biblical gratitude and honest lament can exist together. Learn to remember God's faithfulness, bring your burdens to Him in prayer, notice H...

Dave Jenkins begins the November Equipping You in Grace series by examining God's sovereignty as the foundation of Christian contentment. From Psalm 115:3 and Romans 8:28–30, he explains how God's wisdom, goodness, and saving purposes sustain believers through suffering. Dave considers contentment amid grief, the meaning of God's promise to work all things for His people's good, and practical grow...

What convinces a person that he will see goodness in the midst of severe opposition and suffering? In Psalm 27, David wrote, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple." From shepherd boy to king, David knew what it meant to suffer. Throughout his tr...

Rosette Sings, Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

Our words have tremendous power - for good or for harm. In James 3:1-12, James warns about the danger of an uncontrolled tongue, shows how our speech reveals the condition of our hearts, and challenges believers to pursue the spiritual maturity that should shape the way we speak.

Everyone experiences it. It is invisible yet produces visible effects. It controls our decisions. What is it? Fear. Fear invades everyone's lives. The devil uses to influence us. How does he do that? How can we overcome his demonic attacks from fear? It's here...

The sermon contrasts the human desire to earn salvation through works with God's provision of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Using Exodus 24 as the primary text, it highlights the Israelites' pledge to obey the law against Moses' response of offering a sacrifice, illustrating that the law condemns while the tabernacle and cross provide the remedy for sin. The message explains that J...

Justin Peters welcomes Todd Friel to discuss Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Hebrews 1:3, they consider how Christ's lordship shapes work, relationships, rest, and ordinary responsibilities. Their conversation also addresses biblical warnings about false teachers, the joy of obedience, and the importance of connecting sound...

Paul is now summarizing the righteousness of faith. You have to confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. These words are often twisted to mean just say you believe and pray a prayer and you can know that you are saved. This week, we will consider what these words actually mean and some of the implications of them.

This sermon explores the practical implications of the Christian hope in the resurrection, urging believers to respond to this assurance with unwavering stability and energetic service. The central message is that the reality of life after death should motivate Christians to stand firm in biblical truth against cultural pressures and false teachings. Furthermore, the text calls for a life of dilig...

This sermon examines Genesis 16 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of impatience and the attempt to 'help God out' when His promises are delayed. It highlights how Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands through Hagar resulted in lasting family conflict and generational consequences, demonstrating that human schemes often exacerbate divine plans. The message contrasts th...

The sermon addresses the human tendency to believe that God is distant and unaware of hidden sins, refuting this notion by affirming His omniscience and presence. It presents the call to "acquaint thyself with God" as an invitation to move from mere intellectual knowledge to a deep, personal relationship grounded in the Word of Scripture. The message outlines the incentives for this intimacy, incl...

Bible Questions and Answers: Common Grace and Elders - What is Common Grace (Matthew 5:44–45)? -- What is grace? Grace is the favor of God which empowers His Creatures to find joy in living in His world. -- What is the background to grace? The fall of mankind into sin which deserves immediate separation from God forever. -- How can God give grace to sinners? Common grace flows indirectly from Chri...

The sermon critiques the modern church's adoption of consumerist values, arguing that marketing and human appeal have replaced the conviction of the Gospel. It asserts that the church has lost its nerve by seeking to please people rather than relying on the sovereign power of God to save souls. Drawing from Paul's ministry in Corinth and Athens, the message emphasizes that the testimony of Christ...

This sermon examines the concluding exhortations in Hebrews 13, emphasizing that true salvation results in a transformed life characterized by practical obedience. The central message highlights that Christian fellowship is rooted in brotherly love, which originates from Christ's incarnation and union with believers, compelling the church to extend hospitality and support to those in prison. The d...

In this sermon, Pastor Rockhill explores the early missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as they confront opposition on the island of Cyprus. The passage from Acts 13:4-12 highlights the pivotal moment when these apostles, led by the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaim the Gospel despite encountering Elymas, a false prophet who seeks to turn the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the faith. Pastor Rock...

Discover how to overcome spiritual discouragement in Encouragement Behind & Ahead Pt. 2. God's Word offers unshakeable hope! When believers face disappointment and weakened resolve, the temptation is to listen to our own doubts. God answers this exact struggle in the book of Haggai by calling His people to consider their ways and trust His promises. We must learn to preach biblical truth to oursel...

This sermon explores Psalm 104 as a testament to the greatness, wisdom, and goodness of God revealed through His creation. The central message argues that the physical world acts as a reflection of God's character, with the heavens displaying His glory and the earth demonstrating His sustaining power. The exposition highlights how God's stability is seen in the permanence of the earth, while His w...

LORD'S DAY 31 Question 83: What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven? Answer: The preaching of the holy gospel, and Christian discipline, or excommunication out of the Christian church; by these two, the kingdom of heaven is opened to believers, and shut against unbelievers.