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This sermon examines the sin of covetousness as a subtle form of idolatry that enslaves the heart and breeds anxiety. By analyzing the teaching of Jesus in Luke 12 and the parable of the rich fool, the message highlights how obsessing over material wealth and security leads to a divided mind, contrasting this with the eternal sufficiency found in the Kingdom of God. The teaching urges believers to...

B.I.— The essence of life is spiritual not material wealth. INTRODUCTION: 1A. THE FOCUS ON MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. 12:13-21 1B. Life's Concern for Material Wealth. 13-15 2B. The Poverty of Material Wealth. 16-21 2A. THE WORRY OF LIFE'S NEEDS. 12:22-34 1B. The Value of the Soul. 22-24 2B. The Fixity of Life. 25-28 3B. The Goal of Life. 29-34 CONCLUSION:

This sermon explores the spiritual journey of Thomas as depicted in John 20, tracing his progression from absence to doubt and finally to confession. It emphasizes that while Thomas is often remembered for his skepticism, his story begins with isolation from the gathered church and ends with a profound declaration of Jesus' divinity. The message encourages believers to overcome despondency and unb...

This sermon examines the prohibition against partiality in James 2, arguing that believers must reject judgments based on outward appearances such as wealth, age, or social status. The central message emphasizes that the church is a multi-generational body called to reflect the inclusive nature of the gospel, which extends to all nations and social classes without distinction. By invoking the 'roy...

1. Hezekiah Receives the Envoys of Merodach-Baladan (v.1) 2. Hezekiah Shows off His Kingdom's Wealth (v.2) 3. God Rebukes Hezekiah, Who Responds with Meekness (v.3-8) Conclusion a. See the humility and integrity of Christ versus Hezekiah's pride and flattery. b. See how Christ became poor for us versus Hezekiah's display of wealth. c. Thank God for Hezekiah's godly response, but learn meekness fro...

This sermon examines the contrasting responses of Abram and Lot to material wealth and land, highlighting how Abram's generosity reflects a childlike trust in God while Lot's selfishness mirrors an orphan's anxiety. The central message challenges the worldly notion that selfishness pays off, arguing instead that such pursuits lead to spiritual danger and temporary satisfaction only. By contrasting...

Sunday Morning Service, October 25, 2026

Godless, anti-Biblical scientists like Stephen Jay Gould have always exaggerated the veracity of scientific claims with phrases like "well-validated scientific results" which frequently turn out to be wrong! We will not reject God's word for any reason, including the fickle claims of "science"... https://bbfohio.com

This sermon provides a verse-by-verse exposition of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, emphasizing that true blessedness is rooted in spiritual humility rather than material wealth or self-esteem. The speaker argues that acknowledging one's total depravity and sinfulness is the necessary prerequisite for salvation, citing David's confession in Psalm 51 as a model of honest self-assessment. Each beatitud...

This sermon examines Solomon's deliberate experiment with pleasure in Ecclesiastes 2, analyzing why his pursuit of joy through laughter, wine, and material wealth ultimately resulted in futility. The message argues that earthly pleasures cannot provide an escape from life's difficulties, nor can possessions recreate a perfect paradise, as they remain infected by sin and the brokenness of the world...

Pastor Paul Takach teaches on Philippians 2:5-11, the Christ hymn, showing that its profound Christology is given not merely for doctrine but to shape believers' lives with humility, love, and unity in the local church. Because Christ humbled Himself to death on the cross, God highly exalted Him through resurrection, ascension, and enthronement as Messianic King, fulfilling Isaiah 52:13, Psalm 110...

This sermon examines the sin of covetousness as a form of idolatry that enslaves the heart and hinders spiritual victory. By analyzing the parable of the rich fool, the message highlights how attaching one's identity and security to material wealth leads to emptiness and judgment, contrasting this with the sufficiency found in the Kingdom of God. The teaching urges believers to reject the anxiety...

What if the key to a life overflowing with blessing is not talent, wealth, or popularity, but something far more accessible to every one of us? Drawing from Proverbs 28, verses 19 and 20, Pastor Jeremy Martinez explores the powerful and often overlooked principle that faithfulness and blessing are inseparably linked. The man who tills his land, who shows up day after day and tends to what God has...

B.I.— The essence of life is spiritual not material wealth. INTRODUCTION: 1A. THE FOCUS ON MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. 12:13-21 1B. Life's Concern for Material Wealth. 13-15 2B. The Poverty of Material Wealth. 16-21 2A. THE WORRY OF MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. 12:22-34 1B. The Value of the Soul. 22-24 2B. The Fixity of Life. 25-28 3B. The Goal of Life. 29-34 CONCLUSION:

The way of true riches is to truly wait for God's reward on your spiritual investment. Be Rich Within and Forever.

Teaching on 1 Timothy 6:17-19

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...

Scripture Reading:Luke 15:20-16:15; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Text: Luke 16:9 Sermon: Jesus Instructs Us to Use Our Wealth to Make Friends for Eternal Benefits. 1. Why need we make friends for eternity? 2. How shall we make friends for eternity? 3. So what?

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...

The sermon rightly interprets the Beatitudes in Luke 6 by arguing that Jesus' pronouncements of blessing and woe are not based on economic status but on one's faith in Christ and persecution for His sake. It contends that material poverty is not inherently virtuous, nor is wealth sinful, but rather that believers are blessed when they endure hatred and loss for the Gospel, while unbelievers face j...

The sermon explores the central theme of Ecclesiastes, asserting that a life lived without God is characterized by profound restlessness and emptiness. It argues that human wisdom, worldly pleasures, and material wealth are ultimately vain and cannot satisfy the eternal soul, which is inherently restless until it finds its source in the Creator. The message critiques the modern church's tendency t...

Joshua 18:7 (KJV) But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of the LORD is their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance beyond Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave them.

We are discussing the writings of Stephen Jay Gould in his book, "Rocks of Ages." In this devotional, we compare Gould's claims about Jesus, faith and the apostle known by many as "doubting Thomas". https://bbfohio.com

What does Amos 6 teach us about the dangers of arrogance and prosperity? Israel's leaders were living in luxury, trusting in their wealth, military strength, and political influence rather than in God. They had become self-absorbed, indifferent to injustice, and convinced that divine judgment was far off. But God reminds them of once-great cities that had fallen and warns that their own destructio...