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This sermon explores the pastoral letter Jeremiah sends to the exiles in Babylon, emphasizing that their displacement is the sovereign hand of God rather than mere historical accident. The central instruction is to settle into their circumstances by building homes, planting gardens, and seeking the welfare of the Babylonian city, thereby rejecting rebellion and embracing a life of obedience in a hostile culture. The text warns against false prophets who promise immediate return, urging believers to test spirits and rely on God's true word rather than charismatic lies. By connecting this exilic experience to the New Testament concept of Christians as sojourners, the message highlights the call to live as a new creation people who bring peace and hope to the world around them. Ultimately, the sermon encourages trust in God's appointed timeline, affirming that His promises are sure and that waiting upon Him in faithfulness leads to a future filled with divine purpose and restoration.

WHEN THE SHEPHERD WALKS BEFORE YOU, MERCY FOLLOWS! Psalm 23:6 KJV The child of God can face yesterday without being imprisoned by it, tomorrow without being terrified of it, and eternity without being afraid of it—because the Lord is his Shepherd!As David closes the beloved Twenty-third Psalm, he gives believers three powerful reasons to face life with confidence: God's goodness has been working through our past, His mercy continues to pursue us through the present, and His promise of an eternal home secures our future. This encouraging, evangelistic message reminds us that the Good Shepherd never abandons His sheep and that eternal life is found only through Jesus Christ. You may not know how many miles remain in your journey, but if Jesus is your Shepherd, you can trust the One who knows the way home!

This sermon examines the spiritual privileges of the nation of Israel, including their redemption, sustenance, and divine presence, to illustrate that spiritual privilege does not guarantee faithfulness. The central message warns believers against the sinful practices of lust, idolatry, fornication, and murmuring, which led to the judgment of the majority of the Exodus generation. By contrasting Israel's experiences with the completed work of Christ, the text emphasizes that believers are called to a higher standard of obedience and humility. The preacher urges the audience to view Scripture as a pattern for admonition, steering their lives by the light of God's Word rather than their own perceptions. Ultimately, the message calls for vigilance in the Christian race, urging believers to remain faithful and avoid the danger of becoming complacent or spiritually stagnant.

As Christians we are secure in God's care and keeping. We see in Psalm 27 the Schristian's security, God's Sanctuary, and the supplication of God's people in time of trouble.

When biblically understood, providence is a secret weapon that wields contentment and joy in the bosom of the Christian. In this lesson, Pastor Josh lays out the contours of providence and then unpacks its consolations. Acts 17:28; Rom 11:32–36; Phi 2:12, 13; Prov 16:33; Gen 45:5; Jas 1:2–4; Heb 10:36; Eccl 7:16–18; Ps 37:1, 2; Eccl. 3:10–13

Reading of God's Word: Exodus 17 Sermon: Israel's War with Amalek: A Projection of the Christian's Warfare Sermon Text: Exodus 17:8-13; Deuteronomy 25:17-19 1. The Attack 2. The Weapons 3. The Victory

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" 1 Tim 6: 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows..... 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share...