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Psalm 74:5-6 (KJV) A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees. 6 But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.

Do you have freedom to worship in the spirit? Or are you stuck in a rut.

Lesson on the Ark from the KJV Bible!

When we were kids, we thought adulthood meant that we got to do whatever we wanted. Some Christians approach their liberty in Christ with that juvenile mindset, but the Lord places boundaries around us that we should treasure. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/10/sermon-freedom-but-with-boundaries-1.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

This sermon addresses the modern struggle with anxiety and worry, using the metaphor of 'fret knots' to describe how concerns about society, finances, and health can entangle a believer's mind. Drawing from Psalm 37, the message identifies three specific commands to 'fret not' and presents a spiritual recipe for resolution: trusting in the Lord, delighting in Him, committing one's way to Him, and resting while waiting patiently. The preacher emphasizes that trust is the foundational element that allows for true surrender, illustrated by the analogy of a child trusting a father to cross a log in the dark. Rather than attempting to untangle life's problems through personal strength or control, which often worsens the situation, believers are encouraged to actively serve and focus on God's plan. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the audience to release their burdens to God, who sees the full picture and provides the grace to navigate through difficult seasons.

Tonight we begin Judges 6. After everything God had done through Deborah… Barak… Jael… the storm… and the Kishon... after forty years of peace... Israel returned to evil. The tragedy of Judges… isn't that Israel had "too little evidence of God's faithfulness". They had generations of evidence. The tragedy is that… "remembered truth"… wasn't continually shaping their hearts. Peace… exposed… the same old heart! The crisis was gone… but so was the urgency. That's one of the recurring warnings of Judges. Hardship can drive us toward God… while comfort can quietly convince us… that we can manage life without Him. For us as Christians… this is deeply personal. We can seek God intensely in a hospital room… during a financial crisis… or when a family is falling apart. But then slowly loosen our grip… when life becomes normal again. "Be careful that you don't forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery." (Deuteronomy 6:12, HCSB) The danger isn't necessarily forgetting what God has done intellectually. It's living as though… what He has done… no longer matters.

The story of Isaiah 40: Ponder God's love & success in salvation (He gave His Son; you have eternal life). Then ponder God's power & presence in creation (He rules the stars & all men too). Finally ponder: This is the same God who promises you strength for now.

Week 6