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This sermon examines the burial of Jesus as recorded in Mark 15, emphasizing that the physical death and burial of Christ are essential components of the gospel message. The exposition highlights three key aspects: the courageous action of Joseph of Arimathea in claiming the body, the confirmation of Jesus' death by Pilate and the centurion, and the faithful execution of the burial by Joseph and N...

God created man to serve as a priest-king, ruling in righteousness while worshiping and submitting to the Lord. Yet Genesis 14 reveals the consequences of abandoning that priestly calling, as nine wicked kings pursue power, domination, and autonomy from God. In contrast, Abram demonstrates the character of a righteous priest-king, motivated by love and justice to rescue the innocent rather than se...

1. The command of happy courage 2. The promise of happy courage

Tonight…we pick up where we left off. God is gonna show Gideon… that peace with the LORD… is not permission to make peace with idols. Before Gideon can confront Midian in the valley… he must confront Baal… in his own backyard.

Psalm 11 is significant because it addresses the challenge of remaining faithful to God when society's moral and spiritual foundations appear to be collapsing. David faces advice to flee from danger, as the wicked prepare their weapons and attack the upright, prompting the question, "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3). Rather than surrendering to fear, David...

How should we live in this temporary world, knowing that our eternal home is with Christ? Because Christ has secured our future with him, we can live with courage seek to please him and take seriously the day we will stand before him

Jesus' final words to His disciples in John 16, focus on the promise of peace amidst worldly tribulation. The central message asserts that while sorrow is inevitable in this fallen world, the joy found in Christ is permanent and cannot be taken away. The text highlights the theological necessity of the Trinity for salvation, arguing that only through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can sin be ato...

This was an intense time of persecution which tried the faith of Christians. Paul encouraged Timothy to stand true and not be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus, to be courageous.

Five "ALWAYS" of The Revived (Part 3) Bridge Builders, Seed Planters, and Servants of the King This message explores five occurrences of the word "always" in 2 Corinthians, revealing the characteristics of a life walking in revival, governed by the grace of God, and devoted to making Jesus known. Beginning with Proverbs 22:17–21, the message emphasizes the importance of inclining our ears to God's...

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,...

Evangelist Rich Tozour

This Bible Study continues to examine the narrative of Haman's rise and fall in the book of Esther, highlighting the divine orchestration behind the deliverance of the Jewish people. It traces the progression from Esther's courageous approach to the king to Haman's escalating hatred and eventual humiliation, emphasizing that God's protection extends to His covenant people regardless of their circu...

God created man to serve as a priest-king, ruling in righteousness while worshiping and submitting to the Lord. Yet Genesis 14 reveals the consequences of abandoning that priestly calling, as nine wicked kings pursue power, domination, and autonomy from God. In contrast, Abram demonstrates the character of a righteous priest-king, motivated by love and justice to rescue the innocent rather than se...

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This sermon explores the theological depth of Jesus's question, "Do you want to be healed?" as found in John chapter 5. It argues that while humans often develop coping mechanisms to survive pain, these strategies can become rigid patterns that prevent true spiritual and emotional growth. The message contrasts the man at the pool of Bethesda, who relied on a futile routine, with the invitation to...

This whole episode becomes a case-study in conflict AND what often results from conflict i.e., discouragement. It's the loss of courage (dis-courage) and it can sap a person of energy, vitality, motivation and joy. It's one symptom of what Augustin and later, Martin Luther called "incurvatus in se" -- we curve IN on ourselves - like an ingrown soul. We can ALL relate to it. There's a good possibil...

This sermon addresses the paralysis of fear that often inhibits believers from fulfilling their God-given missions, using the example of Titus in Crete. It argues that the solution to overwhelming tasks and cultural opposition is not human strength but a clear understanding who we are, why we're here, and what we have. The text emphasizes that apostolic authority and the mandate to preach the trut...

A Christian has or will go through seasons where they begin to question if following God is truly worth it. These seasons reach to the core of human nature which wrestles with living for God or living for self. Asaph, though a leader in the temple, still went through a season like this. Through his raw honesty, we can learn how to grow through seasons like this. What he discovers about God is ther...

This sermon explores Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Matthew 10 regarding how to face persecution with wisdom, confidence in divine provision, and enduring faithfulness. The message emphasizes the need to be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves, recognizing that hostility may come from both authorities and family members. While acknowledging the severity of such opposition, the text hi...

Now that Elisha has passed the test of loyalty, Elijah poses a critical question to his successor before he ascends into heaven. This is the Forty Ninth, and final Sermon in the series The Kingdom Divided; an exposition on First Book of the Kings, as we transition into a series on the Life of Elisha.

Why did John the Baptist remain faithful to God's Word when it cost him his life? In Mark 6:14–29, Herod's fear of man stands in sharp contrast to John's courageous obedience. Pastor John Owen Butler explains the danger of unrepentant sin, the cost of Christian discipleship, and the sustaining grace of Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection secure the believer's salvation and final victory.