Why are men who profess to know these things not happy — men who talk about them, sing about them, and pay for them? Go circle the if in verse 17, and then ask why the modern church, and the Calvinist with it, want every if struck out of a man's Bible. The Lord Jesus Christ puts the happiness on the doing, and not on the knowing. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

The sermon explores the tension between Christian liberty and the responsibility to protect weaker believers from spiritual harm. It emphasizes that freedom in Christ is not a license for selfishness but a call to govern actions by love and the Lordship of Jesus. The preacher warns against allowing personal rights to become stumbling blocks that cause others to fall into sin or apostasy. By examining the context of 1 Corinthians, the message highlights that influence through example often carries more weight than verbal instruction. Ultimately, true spiritual maturity is demonstrated by willingly limiting one's freedom to preserve the faith and well-being of others.

The sermon exhorts believers to maintain their spiritual progress by building upon the foundational truths of the gospel, praying in the Holy Spirit, keeping themselves in God's love, and looking forward to Christ's mercy. It contrasts true Christian faith with false teachings that misuse grace for immorality, emphasizing the necessity of doctrinal purity and personal holiness. The preacher highlights prayer as a vital indicator of spiritual health, urging both private devotion and corporate worship guided by the Spirit. Additionally, the message stresses the importance of enduring in God's love amidst the danger of apostasy and anticipating eternal life through the mercy of Jesus Christ. Finally, the text serves as a call to active perseverance, warning against complacency while encouraging expectant hope in the Lord's return.

The sermon contrasts the final outcomes of Luke and Demas, two fellow laborers with the Apostle Paul, to warn believers against the danger of apostasy. It identifies the root cause of Demas's abandonment as loving the present world rather than Christ, emphasizing that true faithfulness requires prioritizing Jesus above all earthly cares and comforts. Drawing from 2 Timothy and other scriptures, the message urges listeners to examine their own affections and avoid the trap of allowing worldly concerns to choke spiritual devotion. The preacher highlights Luke's steadfast presence in Paul's final days as an example of enduring loyalty and abiding in Christ despite persecution. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a humble reliance on God's provision so that believers may finish their course with faithfulness rather than falling away.

Today, there are many self proclaimed christian ministers, who handle and distribute Spiritual snakes, and drink Spiritual poison, to prove their faith! Such, and all their followers, utterly fail to understand that God, is speaking, in this text, of the Spiritual discernment, Given only to the Elect. Scripture tells us, that such christian scoffers, which abound in our day, refuse to see the "snakes and poison", of false christendom, greatly promoted by satan today, while cunningly disguised as an angel of light! Such "snakes and poison"; True Christians, even if temporarily overtaken; can by Grace, tread upon, and conquer, by The Holy Spirit!

(1) Israel Watch 8/9/26: A "deal" is in the works with Iran (Persia) which we believe will be temporary through the mid-terms. Meanwhile the Gaza deal appears to be rejected by P.M. Netanyahu with Hamas agreeing to disarm but having a perfect track record of LYING (Taqiyya). Massie (agnostic), Kent (Catholic), Carlson (Protestant), Marjorie Taylor Green and husband (neo-evangelicals) are forming a third party with the intent of destroying MAGA due to their support for Israel. The call is to ostracize and demonize those of us who are Christian Zionists. (2) Corporate Communism: on full display at the Coca-Cola personalization website where Satan, Allah, Mohammad and Pedophiles are welcome but Jesus is BANNED. (3) Laodicean Apologism: In this edition of "Apologists Gone Bad" we look at Wes Huff's numerous heresies and apostate views. (4) On the Lighter Side: Buc-ee's is suing a small mini mart in Beavercreek over their use of a Beaver and red font in their logo. Hundreds of businesses and other groups are adding Beavers to their logos and BBF gets in the act with a twist... https://bbfohio.com

Salvation is simple, but not ordinary.

Is deconstruction simply another word for apostasy? We examine that claim, look at biblical examples of testing religious truth claims, and ask what really separates honest examination from abandoning the faith.

This sermon examines Matthew 6:22-23 to illustrate the critical importance of spiritual focus and perspective in the Christian life. The preacher uses the metaphor of the eye as a window to explain how a single, undivided attention on God fills the soul with light, while a divided or worldly focus results in spiritual darkness. By contrasting healthy spiritual vision with the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the tragic examples of biblical figures like Saul and Judas, the message warns against letting temporal desires distract from eternal priorities. The text urges believers to regularly test their spiritual sight through Scripture and prayer, ensuring that Christ remains the central aim of their lives. Ultimately, maintaining a 'single eye' is presented as essential for entering the kingdom of heaven and avoiding the destructive path of apostasy.