Blessed Hope Chapel Treasure Valley Idaho Sermon Podcast

When the Assyrian army entered Judah, Jerusalem was the last stand. Everything seemed to be in the enemies favor, and the people were running out of hope. They were out resourced, out numbered, and running out of time. But God. Lessons from the life of King Hezekiah help us to know where to go when we find ourselves in distress with our backs up against the wall.

God is calling His people to speak forth truth to a wicked generation. Among many of our national sins, abortion tops the list. A nation that does not care for the most innocent of us all, is a nation that’s lost its moral compass. God in His mercy and great patience has His arms outstretched—He is not willing that any would perish but that all would come to repentance.

He was a man after God’s own heart. A mighty warrior and a valiant king. He stood down to no man, and his enemies trembled at his presence. With the Spirit of God upon him no opponent stood a chance. Yet, in light of all this, the man who God chose to be ruler bore the wonderful title—The Sweet Psalmist Of Israel.

The God Fearing Believer

When Solomon was taking over the kingdom from his father David, God said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon’s humble plea was met with abundance as God showered him with a wealth of discernment. Throughout Scripture when men and women cry out to God for help He shows up, makes a way, and makes the most inadequate adequate for His work at hand.

As the Apostle Paul brings his final Corinthian letter to a close, we get one last glimpse into the heart of this tender apostle. Over the span of two lengthy letters we’ve seen him open up his life with transparent humility and a heart of reconciliation. Through his prayers, his words of endearment, and his unique ending to this final letter, the Apostle Paul gives us a godly example for all to follow after.

Every believer in Jesus Christ is called to chase after this one thing. Its pursuit is costly and trying, yet it leads to a life of joy and a peace that passes all understanding. In one way we’ve attained it, and yet in another way it’s a lifelong pursuit. The Prophets spoke about it, the Apostles proclaimed it, and Jesus modeled it perfectly for us all. May the Lord help His church to pursue this one thing until the day we all see the Lord.

As the Apostle Paul begins to bring his second letter to the Corinthians to a close, he gives one final plea. He hopes to visit in peace, but by all appearances it looks like he may have to come in judgement. Though he’s admittedly weak, he’s strong in the power and authority in Christ. If the Corinthians will but humble themselves and do a real and necessary examination of their lives, Paul’s hopeful they’ll come to their senses and find a true and lasting relationship with Christ.

Servanthood is at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Jesus taught this to His disciples and modeled it for us all. In Christ’s church, building up His body is of primary importance. Christ’s servants, who build up His body, and model true repentance are a force to not be reckoned with. May the Lord use His people to do His will and His work in these last days.

The Apostle Paul admitted to the Corinthians he was a fool. They drove him to it and so he confessed it. The man that poured his life into them concedes to the point they had driven home with him. But what he concedes may not be what they had in mind. This self proclaimed foolish spender was actually the one they should have been commending all along.