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The Five "Giants" Newton categorizes the major forces of sin and spiritual danger into five specific giants that every person must fight: Giant Heathenism: Spiritual darkness, ignorance of God, and the global need for gospel truth and missionary work. Giant Selfishness: The natural inclination toward self-centeredness, greed, and failing to love and serve others. Giant Ill-Temper: Uncontrolled ang...

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 theological purpose of God's testing of believers, arguing that trials serve to authenticate the genuineness of faith rather than to determine salvation. Drawing primarily from 1 Peter 1, the message outlines various forms of testing, including persecution, relational conflict, health issues, and material loss, emphasizing that these challenges are inevitable for those who...

This sermon examines 2 Timothy 2:20 to distinguish between the invisible, firm foundation of God's Word and the visible, mixed nature of the earthly church. It argues that the presence of both honorable and dishonorable vessels within the congregation reflects the greatness and scope of God's household rather than its impurity. The teaching emphasizes that a believer's value is determined not by t...

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...

In this Haggai 1 expository sermon, Pastor Richard Caldwell urges us to Consider Your Ways. Discover how to align your priorities with God. When God speaks His truth, it imparts an immediate responsibility to those who hear it. It is impossible to receive the Word of God irreverently and expect to experience His blessing. True spiritual correction must begin at the heart level before it results in...

The purpose of godly leadership in the churches is to teach the congregation the commandments of the Lord and to guide the people in the sound biblical doctrines found in the holy scriptures that they may learn how to live godly lives well-pleasing unto the Lord. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons a...

After we're saved, Christians are to be about the Master's business. Do our works after we're saved earn us a reward? Or will they be burned up? We are a work in progress. As Christians, are we bulding upon the foundation that we have in Jesus Christ as our cornerstone? Listen and find out!

This is the second installment in a two-part presentation of the various personalities found in every church congregation showing the good, the bad, and the ugly among the brethren. Tonight's list includes: 1. The false prophet and the conspiratorial expert. 2. Musically gifted people. 3. The leach. 4. The guard dog. 5. The church hopper. 6. The hospitable. 7. The busybody. 8. The steadfast. 9. Th...

The mental and spiritual elements necessary for a Christian to become a doctrinally sound church member are set forth in this message. 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....

The sermon examines the life of Lot as a cautionary example of a righteous man who compromised his spiritual integrity by dwelling among the wicked. By tracing Lot's lineage from Ur to Sodom, the message highlights how exposure to worldly comforts and urban power structures led him to prioritize material security over divine separation. In contrast, Abraham is presented as a faithful pilgrim who r...

El mensaje expone la ley espiritual de la siembra y la cosecha, establecida en Gálatas 6:7-10, donde se advierte que Dios no puede ser burlado y que cada acción produce un resultado correspondiente. Se enfatiza la necesidad de actuar con propósito y constancia, ilustrando cómo la inversión en la vida espiritual y la crianza de los hijos determina su futuro destino. El texto contrasta la siembra ca...

What is the most important provision we need from the Lord for the work of the church? 1Chronicles 29 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the most important provision that we need for serving the church is the provision of a willing heart. The devotional e...

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...

Class #6 in our BOLD Course on How to Study the Bible. Adapted from Capitol Hill Baptist Church's Core Seminar "Studying Difficult Passages and Familiar Passages": https://CapitolHillBaptist.org/sermon/class-6-studying-difficult-passages-and-fam Handout: https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTMxMjMiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI4NDkyMTUiLCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6IjYyNDYyMzciLCJtZWRpYV9mb3JtYXQiOiIxIn0...

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...

This sermon examines the early church's response to rapid growth and logistical challenges, specifically the neglect of widows in daily food distribution. It highlights the apostles' decision to appoint seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, to manage material needs so that the leaders could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word. The exposition draws a para...

This sermon examines the final section of Philippians, focusing on Paul's response to the financial gift sent by the Philippian church. Rather than centering on the material transaction, the exposition highlights Paul's deep contentment in Christ, which allows him to remain secure in both abundance and need. The message emphasizes the profound partnership between believers, illustrating that their...

When the Shepherd-King comes, he will save a remnant of his people from something and for something. Importantly, they will be saved not only from oppressive enemies "without," they will also be saved from their own idolatrous enemies "within." They must be delivered from both external and internal threats. The result is that they can then live among the nations, paradoxically, as both a force of...

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:

This sermon examines the prohibition against consuming animal blood in Genesis 9:4, arguing that this command reflects the sacredness of life and humanity's subjection to God's sovereignty. The text traces this theme through the Mosaic Law and into the New Testament, emphasizing that blood serves as the means of atonement and not material for human consumption. The central theological point is tha...

The sermon explores the theological principle of persistent prayer found in Matthew 7, arguing that 'ask, seek, and knock' is not a blank check for material desires but a call to consistent, humble faith. By contrasting the value of holy things with the rejection of pigs and dogs, the message emphasizes the need for believers to wisely invest their time and resources in those who are receptive to...