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What does it mean to be blessed—biblically? In this message from Matthew 5:3–12, we trace the biblical meaning of blessing from the Old Testament to the Beatitudes, discovering that true blessing is not found in favorable circumstances but in God’s presence, favor, and transforming work in the life of His people.

Mark 10:45 This sermon uncovers the rich biblical meaning of the Greek word doulos —a word often translated “servant,” but more accurately meaning “slave.” Through Mark 10:45 and key New Testament passages, we explore what it truly means to belong to Christ, revealing that Christian service is not volunteerism but joyful surrender to a loving Master. Discover how this truth transforms our homes, m...

What if your work is more than just a paycheck? What if it’s part of your purpose? In this episode, we explore a biblical vision of labor—one that begins not after the fall, but at creation itself. Work isn’t a curse; it’s a calling. Even in a world marked by toil and frustration, our daily efforts remain a powerful way to reflect the image of God. You’ll discover how ordinary tasks become acts of...

Matthew 21:1-11

Turning down the volume on suffering. 1 Kings 18-19. Amplified Suffering explores how pain, fatigue, and despair are often intensified when the body and soul are out of alignment. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and whole-person insight, this message calls listeners to hope, restoration, and healing that begins when God’s truth meets our real human weakness.

Why would God create a world like this? If God is sovereign, why allow the fall, suffering, judgment, and even hell? In this teaching, we step back from starting with human fairness or emotional comfort and learn to see reality through the lens of Scripture. Rather than placing ourselves at the center of the story, we explore how the Bible reveals God’s purposes in creation, the fall, redemption,...

Title: Made Alive: Understanding the Grammar of Grace (Ephesians 1–2) Description: In this powerful expositional message, Pastor Floyd Foster walks through Ephesians 1 and 2, showing how Paul’s grammar, structure, and praise reveal the beauty of God’s eternal plan. Discover how the Father’s choosing, the Son’s redeeming, and the Spirit’s sealing all work “to the praise of His glory.” This teaching...

In Made Alive , Pastor Floyd Foster takes us inside Ephesians 2:1–10 — showing how the very grammar of Scripture reveals the miracle of grace. Through the literal, grammatical, and historical approach, we discover that God didn’t improve us; He resurrected us. This study traces the movement of the gospel through Paul’s syntax: You were dead → But God → Made Alive → Raised → Seated → For His Glory....

🎙 Do You Know His Enemy? — A powerful expositional sermon revealing the unseen battle between the Rock of Salvation and the deceiver of souls. Pastor Floyd Foster exposes how Satan operates in both believers and unbelievers, how sin mirrors his nature, and how the gospel transforms enemies of God into His children. Featuring Isaiah 26:3–4, John 8:44, and Ephesians 2:1–10, this message explores the...

Scripture: Psalm 119:1–88; 2 Timothy 3:16 In this lesson, we explore the foundation of Christianity: the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Together we unpack the meaning of revelation, inspiration, and inerrancy , examine common false views, and see why Jesus Himself trusted Scripture as the Word of God. This teaching challenges us to ground our lives not in shifting culture but in the unshakable trut...

Knowing Him as the Everlasting Rock When everything around us shakes—politics, economies, families, even our own hearts—what foundation holds? In Isaiah 26:3–4, God reveals Himself as the Everlasting Rock . This sermon takes you on a journey through Scripture, showing why He is called the Rock, how Christ fulfills this image, and what it means to truly transfer the weight of your life onto Him. Di...

Many today say, “God doesn’t seem present when I need Him.” It’s not because He isn’t — it’s because we’re often looking only for an escape. We want the lions removed, the fire extinguished, the prison doors opened, the stormstilled. But Psalm 46:1 declares that God Himself is the help — not just the way out, but the One who is with us in the trouble.

From Indicted to Invited | Acts 2:23, 36 What if the greatest crime in history — crucifying God in the flesh — became the very doorway into salvation? In this message we follow Peter’s Pentecost sermon and discover that the words “you crucified Him” extend beyond the first-century crowd to every one of us. Our sins demanded the cross, and true repentance means more than regret over yesterday’s fai...

Who Really Crucified Christ? This message confronts us with the sobering truth that our sins placed Jesus on the cross. Through Acts 2, Isaiah 53, Romans 5, and Hebrews 6, we see that every thought, word, and action of rebellion is a hammer strike that nailed Him there. Communion reminds us of our guilt, Christ’s provision, and our future hope. The call is clear: until we confess, “I crucified Him...

What does it mean to have a mind stayed on Christ? It means living out the Great Commission in every circumstance of life. In this teaching, Pastor Floyd Foster walks through the five Great Commission texts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts) and shows how together they give us the full picture of the gospel mission. From the Seven C’s of biblical history to the grammar of Jesus’ commands, from...

Isaiah 26:3 In this in-depth sermon, Pastor Floyd C. Foster, Jr. walks through all 66 books of the Bible —revealing the true identity of the “You” (God) and the “him” (us) in Isaiah 26:3. From Genesis to Revelation , discover the sovereignty, grace, providence, and holiness of God , and the helplessness, limitations, and need of man. This message includes: 🔎 A grammatical breakdown of Isaiah 26:3...

“The Thorn Is a Blessing: How Weakness Reveals Real Contentment” By: Pastor Floyd Foster 📝 Episode Description: What if the very thing you're praying to be removed is God's greatest gift to you? In this powerful expositional journey through 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, we unpack Paul's surprising discovery: contentment is not found in comfort—but in grace. Through the lens of Reformed theol...

Anchored Expectations: Finding Contentment in a Disordered World In a culture driven by emotional highs and constant disappointment, how do we anchor our souls in true stability? In this powerful message, Pastor Floyd Foster explores how dopamine-driven expectations—when not aligned with God’s Word—lead to discontent, inconsistency, and burnout. Drawing from the lives of Paul, Job, and even King S...

Title: Repentance & Forgiveness: The Transformed Mind as the Christian Life Scripture: Colossians 3:13; Ephesians 4:32 In this message, we move from the biological consequences of unforgiveness to the biblical command to forgive and repent as a way of thinking , not merely feeling. Using a literal, grammatical, and historical approach to Colossians 3:13 and Ephesians 4:32, we explore how Spiri...

By: Pastor Floyd Foster “When the Waters Rose: Judgment, Mercy, and the End of Human Reason” Why would a loving God flood the world? How do we reconcile divine judgment with divine mercy—especially when children and entire families perish? In this powerful message, Pastor Floyd Foster challenges us to confront one of the most unsettling events in Scripture—the global flood—and how it shatters our...

🎙️ Heart Surgery of the Soul – Sermon Preview 🗓️ Pastor Floyd Foster | Sunday, May 5th What if Christianity wasn’t about becoming a better person—but about becoming a new person ? In this episode, Pastor Floyd Foster gives a preview of tomorrow’s powerful sermon: “Heart Surgery of the Soul: Understanding Regeneration.” Discover why true salvation is more than just breaking bad habits or cleaning u...

🎙️ Episode Description: Today, Pastor Floyd Foster takes us deeper into God's invitation to trade our worry for trust. Discover how Scripture addresses anxiety, why trust in God is the only true remedy, and how reaching out to others is part of God's design for our healing.

Sermon by Pastor Floyd Foster at Living Stones Fellowship titled "Transformed by the Spirit: The Mark of True Power." The sermon, based on Acts chapter 2, explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as seen on the Day of Pentecost. Foster's message emphasizes how believers can move from fear to boldness, confusion to clarity, selfishness to love, silence to evangelism, and weakness to str...

Scripture: “So He gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul.” —Psalm 106:15 (NKJV) Devotional Thought: Why would a loving God give us something that might draw our hearts away from Him? It’s a question worth pausing to consider—especially when we begin to desire things like wealth, status, or comfort more than we desire Him. If money has the power to give us a false sense of...

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) In this sermon, we explore the five biblical forms of weakness —physical, emotional, moral, circumstantial, and suffering—and how God uses each to display His power. Why does God allow weakness? How does weakness refine our faith? Should believers remain in weakness or seek strength in Christ? Drawing...