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Grab your Bible and join us as we continue our study of the Book of Acts. Today we work through Acts 5:1-16 and learn that the same Holy Spirit who filled the church with power and unity, the same Holy Spirit that acted mercifully healing and saving the lame, blind, and lost has also filled it His church with the holy presence of God. That presence produces both wonder and fear. It produces generosity—and it also produces judgment.

Satan is a real, destructive enemy who deceives, tempts, blinds many to the gospel, entangles us in sin. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to undo his works. Through His death and resurrection, Christ dealt with sin, defeated the powers of darkness, and offers forgiveness, freedom, and reconciliation with God. Evil will not have the last word: Christ will judge it, overthrow Satan, and bring His people safely into glory.

This sermon examines three distinct perspectives on Jesus found in Matthew 9, contrasting the spiritual insight of blind beggars, the hardened rejection of Pharisees, and the compassionate view of Christ toward the multitudes. The message highlights that while the blind men recognised Jesus as the Son of David and cried out for mercy, the religious leaders, despite having access to evidence, defamed Him due to a hardened heart. Jesus is presented as the King who sees people not as problems or commodities, but as sheep without a shepherd, prompting a call to prayer and service. The preacher emphasises that salvation depends on a heart-level surrender to Christ rather than intellectual evidence, urging listeners to see Jesus with faith and to view others through the lens of His compassion.

Romans 11:25 "For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in." King James Version

The sermon examines Paul's intense spiritual conflict for the churches at Colossae and Laodicea, framing the epistle as a corrective to the spiritual apathy and false teachings that characterize the Laodicean condition. By cross-referencing Revelation 3, the message highlights the danger of becoming lukewarm, where believers are blinded to their own wretchedness, nakedness, and poverty despite their religious comforts or worldly success. The central theme emphasizes the necessity of being knit together in love, which serves as the binding agent for the local church, contrasting the destructive nature of sin and subtlety with the unifying power of charity. Furthermore, the text explores the 'full assurance of understanding' that comes from the Word of God, distinguishing divine faith from carnal common sense and affirming that true righteousness produces inner peace and quietness. The sermon concludes by pointing to the mystery of the Godhead, urging believers to yield their wills to the Father through their union with Christ, thereby accessing the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

⛪ Preached at Pilgrim Baptist Church • Cookeville, TN • October 29, 2026. 🎤 Guest Pastor Melvin Daniel, pastor of Albany Independent Baptist Church unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:1-4 in this message titled: Blinded By. ⛪ About Pilgrim Baptist Church: We're a family integrated church in Cookeville, Tennessee where families worship together under verse-by-verse expository preaching from the King James Bible. At Pilgrim, we believe in serious teaching for strong families built on biblical authority. Most of our sermons are verse-by-verse exposition through entire books of the Bible, systematically working through God's Word so believers understand Scripture in its full context. Families worship together. No entertainment. No shortcuts. Just faithful, verse-by-verse Bible teaching that transforms families. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly expository preaching through books of the Bible 📍 Visit Pilgrim Baptist Church: 170 4th Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506 Sunday Services: - 10:00 AM — Family Integrated Sunday School - 11:00 AM — Morning Worship - 2:00 PM — Afternoon Service & Prayer Meeting Thursday Service: - 6:00 PM — Midweek Bible Study 🌐 Learn More: pilgrimbaptist.church ✉️ Contact Pastor Fortunato: [email protected] 📞 Call: 931-219-2224 Plan your visit: pilgrimbaptist.church/plan-your-visit

The sermon centers on the profound responsibility of dedicating children to God from conception, emphasizing that each life is purposefully designed by God before birth, as illustrated by Samson's divine calling as a Nazirite. It highlights the tragic consequence of Samson's failure to maintain his spiritual dedication, resulting in the loss of God's presence, physical blindness, and spiritual darkness—serving as a sobering reminder that divine power is forfeited through unrepentant sin. The message calls believers to genuine repentance, not merely regret, but a transformative change of mind and behavior rooted in Scripture and the Holy Spirit's guidance. It warns that small, seemingly insignificant choices can erode one's spiritual vitality, likening them to 'little foxes' that destroy the vine. Ultimately, the sermon offers hope: God promises restoration, renewal, and the replacement of spiritual loss with beauty, provided one surrenders all to Him.

Explore the final days of the Feast of Tabernacles, focusing on Jesus' invitation to the THIRSTY to come and drink of the living water. This is interpreted through the lens of Ezekiel's vision of water flowing from the temple and Isaiah's promise of the Spirit, identifying Jesus as the source of spiritual life and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The message contrasts the political maneuvering and spiritual blindness of the Pharisees, who reject Jesus despite their claim to know the law, with the genuine faith of the common people and the humble inquiry of Nicodemus. It emphasizes that true understanding and rest are gifts of sovereign grace, not achieved through human effort or religious status. The preacher urges listeners to recognize their spiritual thirst as evidence of God's work in their hearts and to find complete rest and freedom in Christ's finished work.

Christians should learn from the church's history while remaining governed by God's Word. Dave Jenkins explains the final authority of Scripture, the meaning of sola Scriptura, and the proper use of creeds and confessions. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Acts 17:11, and Jude 3, this episode shows how church history can expose blind spots, help believers recognize recurring errors, and deepen gratitude for Christ's faithfulness. Learn from faithful Christians of the past, test every teaching by Scripture, and keep your confidence in Jesus Christ.