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The husband/wife relationship which is a picture of the bridegroom/bride relationship between Christ and His church, is herein examined in detail. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: htt...

This sermon examines the wisdom of Ecclesiastes chapter 5, emphasizing the need for reverence and caution when approaching God. It warns against making rash vows or speaking carelessly, noting that God is in heaven and humans are on earth, thus requiring few words and careful intent. The text addresses the futility of accumulating wealth, illustrating that riches often bring anxiety rather than sa...

This sermon examines the final chapter of James, focusing on the warning to the rich who have laid up earthly treasures and the call for believers to exercise patience in suffering. The message emphasizes that while material wealth rots and decays, the coming of the Lord is near, requiring steadfastness and trust in God's compassion, as illustrated by the examples of the prophets and Job. It furth...

Every Christian soul, saved by the grace of God, is required to worship the Lord God's way and on His terms, no exceptions. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

In this seventh and final session through Dr. Richard D. Phillips's excellent book, The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men, Pastor Groff covers the material in chapter 13 to consider the masculine mandate as it is applied to the man's ultimate destiny and hope.

Ecclesiastes 4:2 "Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive." King James Version

The devotional centers on discerning God's will in major life decisions through spiritual discernment rather than human perception, using Gideon's request for a sign as a starting point to emphasize that seeking confirmation is not a sign of weak faith but a legitimate act of seeking divine guidance. It highlights five practical, Spirit-led principles: evaluating the opportunity's alignment with o...

God provided a built-in dictionary in His Holy Bible to help us understand the proper meaning of Bible words by examining how those words are used and the context in which they are used so we can derive the correct meaning of those words in any given passage. Tonight we examine the word "church." THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://bibleba...

Who is good enough to go to heaven? Mark 10:17–31 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christ's goodness is the only goodness good enough to bring us into the kingdom. This devotional examines the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler to disting...

This study explores the profound reality of believers possessing all spiritual blessings in heavenly places through their union with Christ. It contrasts the transient nature of material prosperity with the eternal security of God's spiritual gifts, emphasizing that these blessings are irrevocable and comprehensive. The exposition highlights the source of these blessings in the Father, the means i...

Ecclesiastes 2:11 "Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun." King James Version

Ecclesiastes 1:2 "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity." King James Version

Without question, AI has been developing at lightning speed. AI leaders have warned of safety dangers and are advocating for guardrails. President Trump has said those warnings are a "sick conspiracy" and is opposed to the guardrails as he sees the United States being at risk due to China's advancement. Meanwhile, there are concerns over the dangerous advancement of AI. There are concerns that AI...

Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement. He's authored several books including: Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy. Th...

The sermon exhorts believers to flee idolatry by recognizing the spiritual reality behind pagan practices and avoiding any participation with demons. It contrasts the Lord's table, which signifies communion with Christ and unity among believers, with the table of demons, warning that Christians cannot partake of both. The preacher addresses modern forms of functional materialism and occult dabblin...

The sermon explores the spiritual danger of dissatisfaction by examining the Israelites' complaint for meat in Numbers 11, illustrating how physical cravings can mask a lack of faith. It establishes a critical connection between the stomach and the soul, arguing that pickiness and gluttony are manifestations of pride and idolatry that hinder spiritual maturity. The preacher advocates for fasting a...

The sermon challenges modern churches to evaluate their growth not by numerical success or human metrics, but by spiritual fidelity and adherence to biblical truth. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, the message emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only valid foundation for any church structure, warning against building with durable materials like gold and silver rather than combustible ones like wood a...

The sermon examines the letter to the church at Laodicea, highlighting Christ's severe rebuke of spiritual complacency and self-deception. It contrasts the congregation's false sense of security derived from material wealth with their actual wretched and naked spiritual state. The preacher urges believers to cast aside idols and return to a zealous, uncompromising faith that recognizes Christ as t...

The sermon reflects on the blessing of living in a land of plenty by contrasting it with historical oppression and spiritual emptiness. It emphasizes that true abundance is found not in material wealth or national glory, but in the sovereign provision and mercy of God. The preacher urges believers to recognize their inheritance as saints who delight in the Lord and His people. Key themes include s...

The sermon examines the transient nature of human life and the futility of placing ultimate value in wealth, fame, or power, arguing that these earthly pursuits are temporary and ultimately meaningless apart from God. Drawing from James 4, the message highlights the presumption and pride inherent in making plans without acknowledging God's sovereignty, urging believers to adopt a mindset of depend...

The word of God allows individual local churches the liberty to conduct their worship meetings in various manners as long as they observe the biblically sound doctrines and traditions of the apostles laid out in the Holy Bible. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please vis...

A new MP3 sermon from By the Word Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Mission Report / Zeal for the Lord Speaker: Cody Torres Broadcaster: By the Word Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/4/2024 Bible: Romans 12:11 Length: 36 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Faith Fellowship Sedalia is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Glorying in Humble Circumstances Subtitle: James Speaker: Jon Beary Broadcaster: Faith Fellowship Sedalia Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/4/2024 Bible: James 1:9-11 Length: 41 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Upheld by God Speaker: Brother Tim Brewer Broadcaster: Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/21/2024 Bible: Isaiah 45:19-22; Isaiah 46:1-4 Length: 28 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Fellowship Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Money, Materialism and the Motivation of Your Heart Subtitle: Summer Series 2024 Speaker: Jarett Olivastro Broadcaster: Christ Fellowship Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 7/21/2024 Bible: Luke 3:7-14 Length: 43 min.