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This sermon examines the biblical mandate for church elders to shepherd God's flock, emphasizing that their authority is derived from Christ and exercised through humble service rather than domination. The central message highlights that true pastoral leadership is shaped by the sufferings of Christ and oriented toward the glory that shall be revealed, requiring shepherds to feed the congregation...

We have to get in the habit talking (praying), audibly, in silence acquainted with God, in intimate fellowship, acknowledging His presence. Our lives has to flow into His, becoming one with Him, His thoughts becoming ours. Meditating on His word, speaking those things which become sound doctrine.

Chapel | October 2nd, 2026 | Avery Varnadore | The Day a Wall Fell in Jericho | Luke 18:31-19:10

This sermon examines the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness as a model for believers facing spiritual battles. It highlights the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to overcome the schemes of the devil, who often attacks during moments of weakness or vulnerability. The text distinguishes between being tempted and consenting to sin, emphasizing that temptation serves to r...

~~~~~ No 32 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:1-7** This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: ....Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.....But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved...

Chapel | October 1st, 2026 | John O'Malley | How Big is Your God? (Part 2)| Job 38

A live documentary-style presentation created by Rich Streeter for this milestone year. Through three informative talks this Heritage Day highlights the founding of BJU, the value of heritage, and reflects on the importance of our mission as we move into our second century. www.bju.edu 239

This sermon explores the theological foundation of church authority, asserting that Christ is the supreme head of the body of believers, ruling through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. It distinguishes between Christ's subduing authority over the world and His nurturing, headship over the church, emphasizing that the primary goal of the local congregation is the sanctification of believers int...

BJU equips students to impact the world as they live for truth, seize opportunities and embrace life experiences. Standing on the authority of the Bible, BJU shapes heads, hearts and backbones for Christ by equipping students to lead lives of integrity and influence others for God's glory. www.bju.edu 175

This sermon examines the request of Israel's elders for a human king in 1 Samuel 8, identifying the core issue not as leadership instability but as a rejection of God's direct rule. The preacher argues that the elders used legitimate grievances as excuses to pursue a desire to be like the surrounding nations, exchanging the difficult security of faith for the apparent security of visible, worldly...

Dr. John Cuendet