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1 Thess chapter 5 explores the high calling of Christians to refrain from retaliation and instead actively pursue the good of others, even those who have mistreated them. It contrasts the natural human desire for revenge with the supernatural standard set by Jesus in Luke 6, emphasizing that non-retaliation is merely the baseline for Christian maturity. The teaching highlights that returning evil...

Lying is not a minor fault or a harmless weakness to be excused or overlooked. It is a fundamental sin, originating with Satan himself, through which sin entered the world and brought untold destruction upon mankind. Lies conceal wickedness, pervert justice, destroy trust, and can ruin innocent lives, families, churches, and entire generations. God calls a lying tongue an abomination and warns tha...

The writer's reference to a faith that "quenches fire" is most certainly referring to the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. Their uncompromising faith demonstrates that divine deliverance often comes through trials rather than around them. Also, the writer's reference to faith that makes the weak strong is powerfully demonstrated in the story of Esther to show how God...

Galatians 4:7-21 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. 12 ¶...

The sermon contrasts the first coming of Jesus as a humble lamb for salvation with His future return as a lion to execute judgment upon the ungodly. It defines ungodliness as a state of spiritual blindness, depraved desires, and irreverence toward God, emphasizing that all humanity is under the wrath of God due to sin. The central message highlights the profound grace of God, who demonstrated His...

The sermon centers on the concept of God as a 'buckler,' a small, personal shield that protects the believer from the enemy's attacks. Drawing primarily from 2 Samuel 22:31, the message contrasts the fleeting security of worldly defenses with the eternal reliability of God's Word. Through the examples of David and Ahab, the text illustrates that while human efforts and status can fail, God remains...

This sermon examines the final chapter of 1 Samuel as a theological illustration of the spiritual warfare between God's people and their enemies. It argues that the defeat of Saul and his sons represents the enemy's attack on the visible church, utilizing physical violence, false doctrine, and the targeting of leadership. The message emphasizes that while the enemy operates with malice and arrogan...

Scripture Reading: Luke 23 Sermon Outline I. The Church in Christ Has Peace Over Her Enemies, v 5-9 II. The Church in Christ Has Peace Over Herself, v 10-15

Sin is far worse than man realizes, and God's righteousness is infinitely greater than anything man can attain. We underestimate our sin by comparing ourselves with others and overestimate our righteousness by measuring our goodness against human standards rather than God's perfect holiness. The Holy Spirit, working through the Word of God, exposes the terrible depth of our sin and reveals how com...

1. Properly Defined 2. Its Deepest Motive 3. Its Ultimate Purpose This sermon explores the theological significance of Proverbs 27:5-6, arguing that true friendship is marked not by constant approval but by faithful rebuke that exposes sin for the sake of spiritual well-being. The preacher contrasts the 'kisses of an enemy,' which offer deceptive comfort, with the 'wounds of a friend,' which act a...

The world thinks that only fools believe in the reality of Satan, but the Bible is very plain - the devil is real and he is the Christian's chief enemy.

The song of Moses is the song of the Redeemed.

We see that prayer is a major part of our defense for ourselves and others.

This sermon addresses the sin of anxiety by examining Christ's command in the Sermon on the Mount to not worry about material needs. The central argument posits that anxiety is fundamentally a lack of faith and a failure to trust in God's sovereign providence, illustrated through the examples of birds and lilies. The preacher emphasizes that believers are more valuable than these creatures and tha...

Berean Adult Sunday School class. A verse-by-verse study through the books of the minor prophets.

In this sermon from Nahum chapter 2. Nahum gives all the vivid details of the downfall of the city of Nineveh. Nahum 2 reveals that when God declares judgment, no enemy can stand and no purpose of His can fail. For God's people, this is a reminder that He will judge wickedness, keep His promises, and ultimately bring justice. Nahum's vivid picture of Nineveh's fall reminds us that God's judgment i...

Psalm 22 is a messianic psalm that moves from the desolation of Christ's suffering to the triumph of his exaltation. This first instalment works through verses 1–11, examining how David's Spirit-inspired words anticipate the cry of the forsaken Son on the cross, the mocking of his enemies, and his confident appeal to the God who had been his refuge from birth. Main points: - the cry of dereliction...

Satan is a real, destructive enemy who deceives, tempts, blinds many to the gospel, entangles us in sin. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to undo his works. Through His death and resurrection, Christ dealt with sin, defeated the powers of darkness, and offers forgiveness, freedom, and reconciliation with God. Evil will not have the last word: Christ will judge it, overthrow Satan, and bring...

The call to build or rebuild for God is great. It is a privilege and a duty to serve. Listen as Pastor Brian dives into the meaning of the names in Nehemiah to see how they contributed to the wall and how it applies to us today.

I. God Hears Our Prayer when in Distress (v. 1) A. God's People Often in Tight Spots: David, Our Lord, Us B. When We Call on Him as God of Our Righteousness C. As We Hope in His Mercy II. God Gives Boldness to Answer Our Enemies (vv. 2-5) A. Answer to the Great: Election and Answered Prayer B. Answer to the Angry: Fear God, Stop Sinning, Be Still C. Answer to the Careless: Worship God and Trust in...