Christians on SermonAudio

This sermon examines the final exhortations of the Apostle Paul as a model for Christian living and dying, centered on the text of 2 Timothy 4. The preacher encourages believers to look backward with gratitude for their conversion and service, inward with confidence in God's faithfulness to keep their souls, and forward with eager anticipation of the crown of righteousness. Emphasizing the urgency of the last days, the message contrasts the call to preach sound doctrine with the cultural drift toward fables and self-indulgence. The tone is both convicting and comforting, urging the audience to be 'ready for either' life or death, viewing the end of the journey not as a loss but as a delightful departure to be with Christ.

This sermon instructs believers on the necessity of diligent Bible study to show themselves approved unto God, emphasizing that such study is a form of labor rather than a casual activity. The speaker argues that the primary motive for study should be spiritual approval and defense against heresy, rather than the desire to win arguments or impress others. By rightly dividing the Word of Truth, Christians can distinguish between Old Testament law and New Testament grace, using Scripture for doctrine, reproof, and instruction in righteousness. The message further asserts the King James Bible as the preserved and infallible final authority, rejecting the notion of copyist errors in favor of God's direct preservation of His Word. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a balanced life where engagement with God's Scripture outweighs the distraction of social media, ensuring believers are not ashamed at the judgment seat of Christ.

Sunday Service - Oct 11, 2026 - Romans 15:22-29 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 19:21, James 4:15, Romans 1:10, Romans 1:8, Matthew 25:40, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:15-17, Galatians 6:6, Isaiah 55:8

1. The Reason for this Appeal 2. The Necessity of this Appeal 3. The Promise with this Appeal

The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. (John 1:43-51)

JACOB'S STONE AT BETHEL. [When an Ordinary Stone Became a Memorial] Genesis 28:10–22 KJV What happens when an ordinary stone becomes a memorial of an extraordinary encounter with God?In this powerful lesson, we follow Jacob as he flees from home, faces an uncertain future, and spends a lonely night in the wilderness. With nothing but a stone for his pillow, Jacob discovers that God is present even in life's darkest and loneliest places.Through Jacob's dream of a ladder reaching toward heaven, God's covenant promises, and the stone Jacob erected at Bethel, we discover the importance of remembering God's faithfulness. We also examine the ancient standing stones known as masseboth, including those discovered at Gezer, and learn to distinguish biblical certainty from archaeological evidence and speculation.Most importantly, we discover how Jacob's ladder points beyond the stone to Jesus Christ, the only way to the Father.Every Christian ought to have some Bethels—spiritual landmarks where we remember God's presence, answered prayers, and unfailing faithfulness. But our faith must never rest in a place, a monument, or a memory. It must rest in Jesus Christ alone! REMEMBER YOUR BETHEL—BUT BUILD YOUR LIFE ON JESUS CHRIST! "Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not." — Genesis 28:16 KJV The stone remembered the encounter. The ladder pointed toward heaven. But only the Savior can bring us to God!

This sermon examines Isaiah 21, focusing on the prophetic judgments against Babylon, Edom, and Arabia as both historical events and symbolic foreshadowings of the final judgment of the world. The exposition highlights the emotional weight of these prophecies for the prophet and the people of Judah, emphasizing that God reveals His justice to instill holy fear in believers rather than anxiety about their own salvation. The text argues that the reality of divine judgment serves to motivate Christians to evangelize with compassion, trust God to vindicate them against enemies, and maintain distinct separation from the sinful world. Ultimately, the sermon presents these warnings as a backdrop that magnifies the grace of the Gospel, urging sinners to repent and find salvation in Christ to escape the coming night.

Please consider how you can be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ through your financial support to the continued work of His Church in this time. Contributions can be made by PayPal ( https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CK4HH84AFWTY4 ) or by visiting our website ( faithbiblepres.org ) or by mailing your contribution to: Faith Bible Presbyterian Church 3001 Marian Dr. Trenton Mi 48183 "The Pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for warding off and driving away wolves and thieves. The Scripture supplies him with the means of doing both." ~ John Calvin (July 10, 1509 - May 27, 1564). "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." ~ NKJV John 10:27 "Satan's greatest success is in making people think they have plenty of time before they die to consider their eternal welfare" ~ John Owen (1616 - August 1683). "For the word of God and testimony of Jesus Christ." ~ NKJV Rev. 1:9 Fᴀɪᴛʜ Bɪʙʟᴇ Pʀᴇsʙʏᴛᴇʀɪᴀɴ Cʜᴜʀᴄʜ ~ Tʀᴜᴇ Worship & Aᴜᴛʜᴇɴᴛɪᴄ Fᴇʟʟᴏᴡsʜɪᴘ ~ Faith Bible Presbyterian Church is a Bible believing and Christ honoring church that is committed to teaching|preaching the Word of God with diligence and authority. We stand for the historic Christian faith, and we welcome you to our services of worship. Won't you join us? faithbiblepres.org