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Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 197 A Full Picture of Standing in His Might: Flow Ephesians 6:10-20 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

Ecclesiastes 2:12-16

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 196 A Full Picture of Standing in His Might: Prayer Ephesians 6:10-20 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

In Mark 8:31-33, Jesus plainly teaches that the Son of Man must suffer, be rejected, and rise again, prompting Peter to rebuke Him. The central argument is that the Messiah's suffering was not an accident but a necessary, preordained act of God to satisfy divine justice and provide atonement for sin, contrasting the 'things of man' with the 'things of God.' The preacher highlights that Peter's obj...

In the good process of sharpened shepherding, it's right and necessary for shepherds to seek to encourage and sharpen the sheep under their care. It's right and necessary for shepherds to seek to shepherd fellow shepherds. It's also good and right for both sheep and shepherds to not just sit or walk along in their times of need waiting for the shepherds to come to them but rather seek their shephe...

We tend to look at the Bible as 66 different books compiled together, but what if we learned to see it as one great story—the story of God's relationship with humanity? In The God of Story, novelist and biblical scholar Dr. Daniel Schwabauer unpacks five essential elements of story—theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot—to reveal the narrative principles woven throughout Scripture. Usin...

Question 7: Why Did God Create the World? The Answer: God created everything by His Word, not because He was lonely, but out of the free overflow of divine love, so that all creation would enjoy His glory. God didn't create the world because He was lonely, incomplete, or in need of anything. From all eternity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed in perfect love and fellowship. Instead, God c...

WALKING IN REVIVAL The message centers on what it means to walk in revival every day, emphasizing that Jesus does more than save sinners from judgment—He reaches us in our sin, removes us from the throne of our own lives, teaches us His ways, and sends us back into the world as glad-hearted reconcilers. Spiritual growth often comes through "victory by degrees," as God patiently reveals what needs...

The sermon examines the rejection of Jesus in his hometown of Nazareth, highlighting how familiarity and preconceived notions led the people to be offended by his wisdom and authority. It contrasts this response with the excitement of his earlier ministry, arguing that unbelief acts as a barrier that hinders the manifestation of God's power and the reception of his truth. The message warns against...

This sermon explores the practical and eternal benefits of godliness, contrasting it with the fleeting profits of bodily exercise and worldly pursuits. It argues that while physical discipline has limited value, godliness is profitable for all things, offering blessings in the present life and assurance for the future. The message emphasizes that true freedom is found not in autonomy or legalism,...

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...

This sermon explores the distinction between earthly wisdom and the wisdom from above as presented in James 3. It defines true wisdom as the skill of godly living, requiring the application of moral truth with a meek spirit rather than mere intellectual knowledge. The text contrasts the destructive nature of bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, which lead to disorder, with the fruit of the Spirit...

In Colossians 1:28–29, Paul gives us a clear picture of faithful gospel ministry: "Him we preach." Christ is the subject of our proclamation, spiritual maturity is its goal, and faithful labor is carried out in the power God supplies. The church is called to warn and teach with biblical wisdom so that believers may be presented mature in Christ. We labor faithfully, but we depend entirely upon God...

The sermon explores the doxology in Romans 11 as a culmination of the theological themes of creation, fall, redemption, and glory found throughout the epistle. It emphasizes the infinite depth and unsearchable wisdom of God, contrasting His majesty with human finitude and the mystery of His providential plan. The message highlights that God's grace extends to both Israel and the Gentiles, calling...

This sermon addresses the destructive nature of division within the church, identifying pride and the works of the flesh as the primary root causes. It distinguishes between necessary separation from false doctrine and the sinful strife that arises from human ego and selfishness, illustrating these concepts through historical examples and the context of the Corinthian church. The message emphasize...

This sermon examines the futility of worldly pursuits by analyzing Solomon's observations in Ecclesiastes regarding wealth, longevity, and human achievement. It argues that material riches and long life do not guarantee satisfaction or happiness, citing examples of wealthy individuals who died without benefit or purpose. The text contrasts the superficial joy of feasting with the profound spiritua...

The sermon warns believers against being taken captive by philosophical deceptions and human traditions that undermine the Christian life. It identifies the core danger as the 'Jesus plus' mentality, where believers rely on their own effort rather than trusting in the sufficiency of Christ. The message emphasizes that Jesus is the fullness of deity in bodily form and that believers are made comple...

In what will you rest: The Word of God or the Traditions of man? Preached at Nashua OPC, Edinburg, PA