This sermon explores the biblical model of church leadership through the lens of Acts 20, emphasizing the qualifications and character of elders as described in 1 Timothy 3. The message defines the roles of elders, overseers, and pastors as servant leaders who shepherd the flock with humility, teaching, and care rather than seeking personal gain or authority. It highlights the importance of a multiplicity of elders and the concept of 'first among equals,' using the recent departure of a long-serving elder couple as a practical example of selfless service and proven character. The preacher encourages the congregation to trust God's promise to raise up new leaders who will remain faithful to the whole counsel of God, pressing forward in their spiritual journey with confidence in His provision.

True spiritual care points you to Christ rather than seeking your admiration or loyalty to a person. Like Paul, you are called to value truth spoken in love, even when that truth is uncomfortable or challenging. Trust that God is sovereign over the unexpected turns in your life and can use them for His purposes. Above all, seek more than simply knowing about Christ—desire that His character and truth increasingly shape who you are and how you live.

This sermon explores Isaiah 27 as the final chapter of the Little Apocalypse, focusing on God's ultimate judgment and the subsequent restoration of Israel. The text contrasts the destruction of Leviathan, a symbol of Satan's chaotic influence, with the divine care for Israel, depicted as a vineyard that will eventually bear fruit. The analysis highlights the transition from Israel's historical exile and idolatry to a future era of spiritual renewal and agricultural abundance, marked by the regathering of the scattered people. By connecting these Old Testament prophecies with New Testament imagery in Revelation, the message emphasizes the certainty of God's sovereignty over history. The tone is instructional and comforting, assuring believers of the ultimate triumph of God's order and the joy of the coming kingdom.

Are you reading the Bible carefully, or only seeing what you expect to see? A verse taken out of context can become a pretext. Learn seven basic rules that help us read the Bible carefully, compare Scripture with Scripture, and keep knowing God as the goal. Are you reading it right? God gave us His words to be understood, believed, and obeyed. But careless reading can pull a verse out of context, overlook important words, or force a difficult passage to contradict a clear one. This Sunday school lesson presents seven basic rules of biblical interpretation: follow the plain sense of Scripture, interpret Scripture with Scripture, use clear passages to understand difficult ones, respect the proper context, pay attention to individual words, approach Bible study with the right heart, and make knowing God the true goal. The purpose of Bible study is not merely to collect information. It is to know the Lord, understand His words correctly, and grow in grace and obedience. Key references: Matthew 4:4; Matthew 5:17-18; Proverbs 30:5; 1 Corinthians 3:1-2; Hebrews 5:11-14; Philippians 3:10; Titus 1:16; 1 John 2:3-5; 2 Peter 3:18. Bible: King James Bible Church: Arnold Baptist Tabernacle Subscribe for more King James Bible teaching and preaching from Arnold Baptist Tabernacle.

False teaching does not always openly deny the gospel. It can sound biblical while quietly distorting the truth of God's Word. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines Acts 17:11 and the example of the Bereans, who eagerly received teaching while searching the Scriptures to test what they heard. Biblical discernment is neither cynical nor gullible. It is the loving and necessary practice of measuring every spiritual claim by God's sufficient and authoritative Word. Christians are called to know Scripture deeply, evaluate teaching carefully, and remain connected to a biblically faithful local church. The best defense against false teaching is not becoming an expert in every error. It is becoming so grounded in the true gospel of Jesus Christ that error is recognized when it appears. For more from Anchored in the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

This episode addresses publicly reported allegations connected to Gor Davyy, 5F Church, and Katherine Krick. It calls Christians to take reports of abuse seriously, reject spiritual manipulation, and test every teaching and claimed spiritual authority by Scripture. The episode also presents the gospel of Jesus Christ and urges listeners to seek a faithful local church led by biblically qualified elders. Content advisory: This episode discusses reported sexual-abuse allegations and spiritual abuse. For more from Dawn Hill, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

This sermon explores the social and spiritual obligations of the covenant people as outlined in Deuteronomy 15 through 17, emphasizing themes of compassion, remembrance, and justice. The central message highlights the command to release debtors and slaves, illustrating a theology of stewardship where God's blessings are meant for the care of the needy rather than personal exploitation. The discussion connects these Old Testament laws to the New Testament church's responsibility to practice open-handed generosity and maintain purity through discipline. Furthermore, the sermon examines the role of appointed judges and kings, arguing that righteous governance requires a commitment to God's law and a rejection of corruption, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the perfect King who rules with humility and service.