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Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) *1/ The LORD God of Israel in whom we trust. 2/ What we are to trust him for. 3/ How we are to show that trust.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the command to trust in the Lord with all one's heart, using King Hezekiah as a primary example of exclusive reliance on the God of Israel. It distin...

God uses various trials, afflictions, and persecutions to cause the Christian to bear spiritual fruit and prepare the believer for glory.

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Church history reminds us that God has sustained His people through persecution, false teaching, and difficult seasons. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on how faithful Christians from the past encourage perseverance and biblical conviction. Drawing from Hebrews 13:7 and Hebrews 12:1–2, Dave explains how believers can learn from their examples without idolizing...

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines the life and legacy of John Brown of Haddington, illustrating the principle from Proverbs 22:29 that diligence in one's business leads to standing before kings. The central message emphasizes that God honors consistent effort and tenacity over raw talent, as seen in Brown's self-taught mastery of Greek and his prolific theological works. Key themes include the...

1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 speaks to one of the deepest pains we experience as human beings—the loss of someone we love. Paul does not tell believers that we should never grieve; rather, he reminds us that our grief is not supposed to be without hope. There are moments when death leaves an empty chair, a silent room, and memories that bring tears to our eyes. But for those who have placed their faith...

This message examines the biblical warning against deception in the end times, centering on the concept that individuals perish because they refuse to love the truth. The speaker argues that modern culture is increasingly susceptible to lies due to a loss of discernment and a willingness to accept narratives that align with personal desires rather than objective reality. Through examples ranging f...

Jesus said, "Ye are the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13). But what did He mean when He described His followers as salt? What does it mean for Christians to be the salt of the earth in a world that is increasingly turning away from God and biblical truth? In this Bible study, we take a deeper look at Christian influence in a dying world and examine what Jesus meant when He said that His followers...

This exposition examines the Reformed doctrine of predestination, specifically focusing on the Westminster Confession of Faith's treatment of God's sovereign decree regarding the non-elect and the assurance of the elect. The speaker emphasizes that God's withholding of mercy is an act of justice that glorifies His power, while the extension of mercy to the elect is purely of grace, stripping belie...

King Solomon now calls on King Hiram of Tyre. He will utilize the skilled workers who are paid and cared for by Solomon. This includes Huram, the son of an Israelite widow. And none of this has anything to do with the mythological legends found in the cult of Freemasonry, as we will discuss. Also Reference: (2 Chronicles 2:11), 2 Chronicles 2:17, Ecclesiastes 1:9 https://bbfohio.com

This devotional explores the challenging spiritual discipline of stillness, drawing primarily from Psalm 46:10 to encourage believers to release their anxiety and trust in God's sovereignty. It highlights the theological distinction between silence as an absence of response and silence as a profound sign of divine intimacy and confidence. By referencing Oswald Chambers, the message emphasizes that...

This discussion explores John Owen's classic commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews—written during the political and personal turmoil of the 17th-century English Restoration—and uncovers how its severe warning passages serve as a vital blueprint for spiritual endurance rather than a cause for despair. By examining the anatomy of spiritual backsliding through the lens of Psalm 95 and Esau's tragi...

This sermon explores Psalm 11 as a call to trust in God's sovereignty amidst the temptation to flee from suffering. The central message contrasts the unreliable sight of human fear with the reliable reality of God's presence in His holy temple, emphasizing that the Lord sees, tests, and ultimately judges the wicked. By identifying the 'Righteous One' as a Christological figure who endures the cup...

This sermon concludes a series on worship by examining the Lord's Supper through the lens of 1 Corinthians 11, arguing that the primary issue in the Corinthian church was a failure to recognize the objective reality of God's presence at the table. The speaker contends that the meal is not merely a subjective act of remembrance or self-examination, but a covenantal sign instituted by Christ to seal...

This sermon explores Psalm 45 as a 'Song of Loves' that reveals the Father's commendation of the Son, highlighting Christ's kingship and the grace He extends to His church. The central focus is on verse 8, where Christ's garments are described as smelling of myrrh, aloes, and cassia, symbolizing the pervasive influence of His love and the salvation He has wrought. The preacher connects this imager...

This sermon explores the divine power of Jesus Christ as revealed in His roles as Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 1, the message emphasizes that Jesus is not merely a distant architect but the active agent who brought the universe into existence from nothing and continuously holds all things together. The exposition contrasts this dynamic preservation with passive...

"If Need Be, I'll Be" The truth that His light reveals, His grace removes, His goodness replaces, and His guidance renews and readies us. The message centers on the truth that God does not merely deliver His people from bondage; He brings them under His loving government so He can guide, refine, renew, and ready them for everyday mission. Drawing from Numbers 15, 1 Peter 1, and Romans 12, the serm...

This sermon explores the spiritual danger of 'drying up' or withering, using the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 as a central illustration. The message identifies five areas where believers may experience spiritual stagnation: church services, suffering, sin, the state of the soul, and the direct relationship with the Savior. It emphasizes that God does not expect perfection or an...

We discuss the late Stephen Jay Gould's attempt to keep "religion" (Creationism) out of science with what the separation of the two "magisteria" or what he called the Non-Overlapping Magisteria: NOMA. https://bbfohio.com

In Episode 8 of Insaka Season 3, the conversation turns to Biblical Preaching and the responsibility of those entrusted with proclaiming Scripture to handle God's Word faithfully, clearly and with conviction. Biblical preaching goes beyond delivering an inspiring message. It seeks to faithfully communicate what God has revealed in His Word, point people to Christ and equip believers to live in obe...

The devotional emphasizes the necessity of shifting the focus of prayer from personal needs to the exaltation of God, drawing on Psalm 66 to illustrate that God listens to those who approach Him with a heart free of cherished iniquity. It argues that true prayer involves high praises that lift up God's character and glory, a practice that enriches the believer's spiritual life and aligns with the...

Is God ever angry with Christians when they continue to struggle with sin? In this episode, Pastor Richard Caldwell addresses the heavy weight of a guilty conscience by examining the vital difference between God's judicial wrath and His fatherly discipline. While the wrath our sins deserve was fully poured out on Jesus Christ, securing our justification by faith alone, God still administers discip...

The sermon examines the phrase "reformed and always reforming" by contrasting modern liberal interpretations with the original 17th-century intent of Jodocus Lodenstein, who argued that the church is always in need of being reformed according to the Word of God. Using Acts 2:42 as the primary text, the message outlines how the early church continued steadfastly in apostolic doctrine, fellowship, t...

In Romans 1:17, Paul explains that the gospel reveals the righteousness of God, received by faith in Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins examines justification by faith alone, Christ's imputed righteousness, and the Old Testament foundation of Paul's teaching. This sermon shows why Christian assurance rests on Christ's perfect righteousness and how believers continue living by faith through suffering, temp...

The message centers on the sufficiency of Jesus' grace in the face of overwhelming loss, loneliness, and despair. It addresses individuals who feel unloved, hopeless, or trapped by their own walls, asserting that no darkness, sorrow, or distance is greater than the power of divine grace. The tone is deeply comforting and pastoral, offering a direct counter-narrative to feelings of isolation and de...