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What if I am following the Lord, trying hard to do only what is right and good, but when I am doing good, someone threatens to harm me, or actually harms me? What if I suffer for righteousness' sake? How do I handle that?

Are there comforts we would be willing to give up if we knew that giving them up would help lead a friend or family member to a saving faith in Jesus Christ? This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing eternal rewards over temporary comforts, using the Apostle Paul's example in 1 Corinthians as a model for Christian living. It argues that believers should be willing to sacrifice personal ease...

Our imaginations can be quite vivid. It is important to seek to have the facts before drawing a conclusion. The nation of Israel faced a real test of character in our text. The good news is that they allowed God to direct them in the resolution to the challenge.

This sermon explores the theological reasons behind God's divine restraint in the lives of believers, illustrating how divine intervention often prevents human error or redirects passion toward a higher purpose. Through the narrative of David and Abigail in 1 Samuel, the text highlights how God protects individuals from the ungodly impulses of their own hearts, particularly when emotions cloud jud...

This sermon examines the profound influence of the tongue, highlighting its capacity to direct life and cause destruction. Using the metaphors of a horse's bit, a ship's rudder, and a spreading fire, the message illustrates how small words can have massive consequences, citing historical examples of fires and biblical accounts of King Saul. The text emphasizes that the tongue is an unruly evil tha...

We're picking back up with our somewhat occasional series looking at the wisdom literature of Ecclesiastes, and we find ourselves at the beginning of Chapter 2. Here the Preacher "makes a test" of pleasure and wealth, but he does it in some particular ways that may lead to some particular questions…how good are the good things of life? Are they really that good? Or any good? We'll see what the Pre...

The sermon explores the theological mystery of God's eternal decrees as illustrated in the events leading up to the crucifixion. It contrasts the evil intentions of the chief priests and Judas, who sought to kill Jesus secretly, with God's sovereign purpose to redeem humanity through the Passover Lamb. By examining the Spurgeon Catechism and passages such as Psalm 2 and Genesis 50, the message aff...

What if I told you that three of the greatest events in human history are the very reason you can have your sins forgiven and know for certain that Heaven will be your eternal home? We've all heard the saying, "Good things come in threes," but the Bible reveals some wonderful truths that go far beyond that familiar expression! In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney explores the significance of the...

I. Righteousness Apart From Works II. The Reward of Grace III. The Necessary Fruit

Psalm 147 begins by telling us simply, "it is good to sing praises to our God!" And it is good isn't it!? Singing songs of praise is so good in so many ways. But the psalmist goes on to declare, not merely how good it is for us to praise God, but how good God is and therefore we should praise him. From the stars to the snow he conducts the affairs of all creation. But as the creative and sustainin...

What does it look like to honor God when life is hard, relationships are strained, and circumstances are broken? In 1 Timothy 6:1–2, Paul teaches that the gospel shapes how we respond to difficult situations and relate to others. Our lives are about more than our circumstances, our interests, or our rights. As followers of Jesus, we must be concerned about the honor of God's name, the credibility...

This sermon continues a series on Genesis chapter one, focusing on the creation of humanity and the theological significance of being made in God's image. It examines the grammatical distinction between the singular noun 'God' and the plural pronoun 'us' in Genesis 1:26, suggesting a Trinitarian collaboration in creation. The central argument posits that the 'image and likeness' of God refers to t...

A wealthy young man comes to Jesus believing he's only missing one last piece to complete his spiritual collection. But Jesus exposes the truth: the "one thing" he lacks is actually everything. This sermon explores how our instinct to collect—whether possessions, achievements, or even moral accomplishments—reveals deeper beliefs and misplaced affections. Through Jesus' encounter with the rich youn...

Title: Spreading Good News, Part 13 Passage: Acts 8:39-40 Speaker: Pastor Ken Stodola Listen/watch us live on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ODBaptist Don't forget to share and subscribe Listen/watch us on sermons at https://www.sermonaudio.com/source_de... Follow us on Facebook: / open-door-115705998459103 1128 Oates Road Prattville, AL 36066 United States