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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 10 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

(Sunday Service ) Romans 3:21-26: "But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in C...

Suddenly the judgment and doom of Micah 1-3 sees an abrupt reversal. The Lord has come back to Mount Zion and established himself as the Shepherd-King of righteousness, justice, mercy, and peace. The nations pour into Jerusalem to learn from the King, then they go to live and promote his ways.

Main Points 1. God sees us as we really are—even when we don't. 2. God invites us to agree with Him about our sin and return to Him. This sermon examines Hosea 12, contrasting the deceptive prosperity of the nation of Israel with the humble surrender of the patriarch Jacob. The central message asserts that God sees the true state of His people, exposing their self-deception and reliance on foreign...

Theme: Zechariah's first vision tells the people of God that, even though the world is at rest while they are hurting, God is still present with them and is determined to send His mercy to them. 1. The vision of the Horseman (Zechariah 1:7-11) 2. The response of the angel (Zechariah 1:12-15) 3. The prosperity of Zion (Zechariah 1:16-17)

This sermon examines the life of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the spiritual principles of commitment, correction, and communion. It highlights how Jehoshaphat initially strengthened Judah through military preparation, removal of idols, and the dissemination of God's Word, resulting in national peace and prosperity. However, the message warns against the subtle danger of compromise, exemplified b...

The sermon argues that the public, corporate collection of offerings is a biblically mandated element of worship, as established by the regulative principle. The speaker exegetes Acts 2:42, contending that the phrase "the fellowship" (koinonia) refers specifically to this act of giving. This element stands with the same apostolic authority as the teaching of the Word, the Lord's Supper, and corpor...

This sermon expounds on Isaiah 53 as the foundational gospel text for the Lord's Supper, presenting the Suffering Servant as the divine deliverer who came in humility to secure eternal salvation. The message is structured around three key actions of Christ: He came to deliver believers from their spiritual condition, He paid the penalty for their sins through substitutionary atonement, and He secu...

The sermon examines Hosea 2:2-7 as a divine prosecution of Israel for spiritual unfaithfulness, highlighting the futility of pursuing false gods that cannot provide true security or prosperity. It identifies the universal human tendency to create idols and seek fulfillment outside of the one true God, describing this practice as a futile chase after non-existent entities. The text contrasts this d...

A great message from Psalm 1 contrasting the godly with the ungodly. This message shows us what truly makes The Blessed Man!

The sermon examines the biblical distinction between worldly wealth and spiritual richness, challenging the prosperity gospel's assertion that material gain correlates with godliness. By analyzing James 2 and 1 Timothy 6, the message argues that God often chooses the humble and poor of this world to be heirs of the kingdom, while the pursuit of earthly riches leads to temptation and spiritual dest...

El sermon exhorta a la congregacion a mantenerse firme en la fe y el servicio, utilizando la rebelion de Kore y la intercesion de Aarón como punto de partida teologico. Se presenta la necesidad de pararse entre los muertos y los vivos para detener la mortandad espiritual, haciendo un llamado a la perseverancia frente a la apatia y la oposicion. Se destaca que la oracion y la obediencia activa son...

(Theology Thursday) Study of "The Wonderful Works of God" (Herman Bavinck)

This sermon examines the final verses of Daniel chapter 11, identifying the historical figure Antiochus IV as a prophetic shadow of the future Antichrist. The message highlights the Antichrist's characteristics of self-will, self-exaltation, deceptive speech, and temporary success, contrasting his rebellion with the submission of Jesus Christ. It addresses the common struggle of believers who ques...

The devotional emphasizes that true blessing from God is not automatic but follows a divine conditionality rooted in faithful obedience. It highlights seven essential prerequisites—careful observation of God's commandments, heartfelt love for the Lord, walking in His ways, keeping His laws, clinging to Him alone, and serving Him with wholehearted devotion—as the foundation upon which divine blessi...

This sermon explores the paradox of Habakkuk's journey from lament to praise, arguing that true Christian joy is not dependent on improved circumstances but on a profound knowledge of God's majesty. The preacher emphasizes that while Habakkuk faced total loss of worldly prosperity and joy, he found sustenance in the Lord alone, who is worthy of worship for who He is rather than what He provides. T...

The sermon challenges the cultural and religious tendency to view material blessings with guilt or as indicators of spiritual failure, asserting instead that God intends for His children to enjoy the good things He has provided. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:17, the message clarifies that while believers should not trust in uncertain riches, they are called to use their resources and talents for God's...

God gives us years of plenty to prepare for the lean years ahead, not to squander on selfish desires and temporary pleasures. Joseph stored Egypt's abundant harvests so that people could survive the coming famine, and that same wisdom applies to both our material and spiritual lives. While we have health, strength, resources, and people who can teach and encourage us, we need to gather what will s...

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: Jacob was godly, but he looked and the winds and the waves and he took his eyes off of the Lord. Yes, he had met with the Lord and his angels and was recently reassured of God's call to return to Canaan. Yes, he had the support of his wives to return. Yes, God had protected from Laban. Yes, God prospered him and made him into 2 companies. But fear took over his life…agai...

(Sunday Service) John 3:1-10: "Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him." Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said...

The sermon examines the tension between the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous, challenging the retribution theology held by Job's friends. It argues that earthly circumstances are not reliable indicators of God's favor or judgment, as God's providence operates beyond human observation. The text contrasts the limited views of Job's friends and Job himself with God's ultima...

The sermon examines Hosea 9:1-5, focusing on the Lord's command for Israel to cease rejoicing because they have committed spiritual adultery by pursuing false gods. It highlights the personal nature of this offense, distinguishing Israel's covenant relationship with God from the idolatry of other nations, and explains that their prosperity and access to worship are consequences of their faithfulne...