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1 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, focuses on Christian liberty and how believers should navigate situations that might cause others to stumble. Paul was addressing questions from the Corinthian church about eating meat sacrificed to idols. In this lesson we learn believers should adapt their approach when sharing their faith with others based on different people's cultural backgrounds and spiritual...

What is idolatry? Join us as we explore this vital question through Heidelberg Catechism #95.

This sermon explores the book of Exodus as a cohesive narrative of God's redemptive work, culminating in the filling of the tabernacle with His glory in chapter 40. It argues that salvation is entirely God's work, from initial justification through the blood of Christ to the ongoing process of sanctification, which He promises to complete. The preacher emphasizes that believers can rest in this as...

Israel had a weakness for idols for Egypt! Gentiles are warned against them in N.T. Idols give no benefit and blind it's followers.

We continue to look at how Joshua challenged Israel when they said they would serve the Lord.

This devotional explores the First Commandment through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism, defining it as a call to avoid all forms of idolatry and to place exclusive trust in the one true God. The teaching emphasizes that true obedience is a fruit of saving faith and gratitude, rather than a means to earn salvation, citing 1 Corinthians to warn that unrighteousness and idolatry disqualify one f...

This sermon explores the narrative of Ruth 1:1-6 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of a 'day of small things,' characterized by decline, temptation, and disappointment. It argues that the famine in the land of promise serves as a divine warning against seeking provision in the world rather than in God, highlighting the ultimate futility of idolatry and worldly comfort. The preacher emphasizes th...

The sermon explores the doctrine of God's exclusivity, emphasizing His self-existence, self-sufficiency, and incomparability as revealed in Isaiah 45. It distinguishes between communicable and incommunicable attributes, arguing that God requires no external cause or sustenance and stands alone in His divine nature. The preacher highlights the necessity of divine revelation for true knowledge of Go...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between the corrupted conscience of the natural man and the cleansed conscience of the believer, grounded in the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 9 and Romans 1, the message explains that apart from Christ, humanity suppresses divine truth and substitutes it with idolatry, resulting in a seared conscience and a broken moral compass. In...

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Taking Up Your Cross Daily 2:05 Gaining the World and Losing Your Soul 4:59 Solomon and the Vanity of Earthly Achievement 7:09 Measuring Success With Eternity in Mind 9:51 The Value of One Soul 11:35 Created for Eternity 14:20 Salvation Cannot Be Bought 16:38 Protecting Possessions While Neglecting Souls 18:18 When Wealth Changes the Heart 19:37 T...

Isaiah 57:14-21 calls a backslidden people to prepare the way back to God by removing every obstruction. In Isaiah's day the obstruction was idolatry. The human heart still makes idols of family, career, and settled church habits, and sin stands in the way above all. Christ, who is himself the way, removes that obstacle. The Holy One who inhabits eternity dwells with the contrite and lowly, a spir...

That doctrine which maintains a change of the substance of bread and wine, into the substance of Christ's body and blood (commonly called transubstantiation) by consecration of a priest, or by any other way, is repugnant, not to Scripture alone, but even to common sense and reason; overthroweth the nature of the sacrament; and hath been, and is the cause of manifold superstitions, yea, of gross id...

This sermon examines the ninth plague of darkness in Egypt as a divine act of de-creation that reveals God's sovereignty over the Egyptian sun god Ra. The preacher argues that darkness throughout Scripture consistently symbolizes God's judgment on sin and idolatry, citing passages from Amos, Isaiah, Revelation, and the Gospels to demonstrate that human suffering alone does not produce true repenta...

Acts 17 has instructed Christian missionaries from the church's beginning. As Western culture is increasingly diluted of Christianity, how can we be effective missionaries to our own culture? We explore this question from Paul's ministry in Athens.

This sermon examines the warning against idolatry in Deuteronomy 4, highlighting the human tendency to create manageable gods rather than worship the invisible Creator. It contrasts the judgment of nations given over to their idols with God's faithful preservation of Israel through the intercession of Moses. The message identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate and eternal Mediator who stands in the...

Main Points 1. God judges rebellion with destruction and death. 2. God brings resurrection and life to those who repent and believe in Him. This sermon examines God's judgment against Israel's rebellion and idolatry in Hosea 13, contrasting the nation's former prominence with its spiritual decline and coming destruction. Despite God's faithful provision and repeated warnings, His people forgot Him...

This sermon examines Paul's encounter with the philosophers of Athens, highlighting the spiritual provocation he felt upon seeing a city saturated with idols and false ideologies. The central message contrasts the self-focused philosophies of the Epicureans and Stoics with the transcendent nature of the Creator God, who is not confined to temples or human imagination. Paul's appeal to the altar to...

Nothing happens by chance. We don't believe in luck, but in a Sovereign God who has a purpose and plan for us. Hear as Pastor Brian relates the story of the cows returning the Ark of the Covenant to Israel, in this sermon about new beginnings, the Christian journey, and the burden we carry.

This sermon examines the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12 to address the sin of covetousness, defining it as desiring what God has not given and identifying it as a form of idolatry. The message clarifies that Jesus' first coming was for salvation rather than earthly political rule, correcting the misconception that He should arbitrate civil disputes. It challenges listeners to examine their he...

In Exodus 32:1–14, Israel's idolatry exposes humanity's tendency to reshape God in our own image. Yet God remains faithful to his promises, not because of our goodness, but because of his character. Through Jesus' sacrifice, God upholds his justice while extending mercy and forgiveness to sinners. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

This sermon explores the book of Zephaniah, focusing on the dual themes of divine judgment and ultimate redemption. It examines the historical context of King Josiah and the spiritual decay of Judah, highlighting God's condemnation of half-hearted worship, idolatry, and the dangerous sin of indifference. The message contrasts the fate of the rebellious with the promise of a pure, humble remnant wh...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between the corrupted conscience of the natural man and the cleansed conscience of the believer, grounded in the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 9 and Romans 1, the message argues that human efforts, whether through religious ritual or moralism, cannot perfect the conscience, which is instead suppressed by sin and replaced by idolatry....

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) WSC Q. 45 Which is the first commandment? A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Q. 46 What is required in the first commandment? A. The first commandment requireth us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God, and our God; and to w...