The Christian is warned to walk circumspectly as his feet carry him through the muck and mire of this dirty world. But, he will need fellow Christians to help him keep his spiritual feet clean from the filth of this world. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

Love Under Pressure (1 Peter 4:8-9) The sermon explores the command to maintain fervent love within the Christian community, particularly when facing external hostility and internal friction. It emphasizes that this love must be supreme, actively stretched to accommodate difficult personalities, and capable of covering a multitude of minor offenses without magnifying them. The message further highlights the necessity of practicing hospitality toward strangers and newcomers without grumbling, viewing such service as an extension of Christ's own welcome. By rejecting self-centeredness and gossip, believers are called to reflect God's grace and preserve the unity of the church as a household of faith.

This sermon explores Psalm 120 as the opening of the Songs of Ascents, framing the Christian life as a pilgrimage toward heaven. The preacher identifies believers as sojourners dwelling among heathens who are characterized by deceit and hostility toward peace. Two erroneous responses to this cultural opposition are rejected: compromising biblical truth to fit in or using worldly weapons to conquer the culture. Instead, Christians are called to hold high the banner of Christ through faithful witness and prayer. The message concludes with a call to long for the heavenly Jerusalem while trusting God to handle justice against those who oppose His people.

This sermon exhorts believers to serve God with humility and unwavering faithfulness, emphasizing that true ministry is about laboring for His glory rather than seeking human recognition. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, pastor Friesen defines ministers as servants who follow Christ's lead and remain faithful stewards of the gospel despite opposition or personal suffering. The message warns against the dangers of carnality and the desire for applause, urging Christians to commit themselves to their calling until Jesus returns. It highlights the importance of being a 'by whom' for others in spreading the truth and maintaining doctrinal integrity within the church community. Ultimately, the central focus is on enduring to the end, trusting that individual reward comes from Christ at the judgment seat rather than from earthly validation.

This sermon explores Psalm 16 as a 'golden psalm' that reveals the perfect trust and confidence of King David, which ultimately points to Jesus Christ. The preacher emphasizes that believers must place their complete reliance on God rather than flawed human institutions or themselves, recognizing that true goodness and righteousness come from Him alone. By aligning with the saints and rejecting false worship, Christians find security in God's unshakable presence and a glorious eternal inheritance. The message highlights the assurance of resurrection through Christ's victory over death, offering believers hope beyond the grave. Ultimately, trusting in the Lord leads to fullness of joy and everlasting life, while all other paths result in judgment.

The sermon explores the doctrine of the new birth, defining it as the reproduction of God's life within the believer. It identifies faith in Jesus Christ and the practice of righteousness as the primary evidences of being born again. The speaker emphasizes that true righteousness stems from the Holy Spirit's anointing rather than human effort or counterfeit morality. By examining the incarnation of Christ, the text argues that believers are called to imitate His holy character through a deep, abiding relationship with God. Ultimately, the message encourages Christians to rely on Christ's advocacy and presence for ongoing sanctification rather than self-determination.

Law of Identity defines God's Gnosis and Antigua's Gnosis which present in the World since Adam. Christian can follow either; only one for a short time.