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The message centers on the sufficiency of Jesus' grace in the face of overwhelming loss, loneliness, and despair. It addresses individuals who feel unloved, hopeless, or trapped by their own walls, asserting that no darkness, sorrow, or distance is greater than the power of divine grace. The tone is deeply comforting and pastoral, offering a direct counter-narrative to feelings of isolation and defeat. By emphasizing that one is not alone and that hope should not be abandoned, the text presents grace as the ultimate remedy for heartbreak and the assurance that Jesus can carry believers through their darkest moments.

The speaker shares a personal story of returning to the Indianapolis Colts to illustrate the profound value of teamwork and mutual support. This narrative serves as a foundation for encouraging the audience to become active teammates in the mission of Lifeline Ministries, an organization dedicated to bringing hope and Christ to those in need. The core message emphasizes that giving courage means having someone's back, particularly for individuals who feel abandoned or hopeless. By leveraging time, talent, and treasure, the community is invited to participate in a collective effort that transforms lives and facilitates positive change. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging listeners to view their support not merely as charity but as a vital partnership in spreading hope.

This sermon explores the spiritual danger of 'drying up' or withering, using the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 as a central illustration. The message identifies five areas where believers may experience spiritual stagnation: church services, suffering, sin, the state of the soul, and the direct relationship with the Savior. It emphasizes that God does not expect perfection or an abundance of fruit, but rather a consistent, abiding connection to Christ that produces evidence of life even during difficult seasons. Bro. Qualls urges the audience to examine their spiritual vitality, warning that a superficial connection to God results in withering, while a deep, abiding faith yields fruit that glorifies God. The tone is pastoral and convicting, encouraging believers to remain responsive to God's grace and to avoid the hardness of heart that leads to spiritual death.

The sermon examines the phrase "reformed and always reforming" by contrasting modern liberal interpretations with the original 17th-century intent of Jodocus Lodenstein, who argued that the church is always in need of being reformed according to the Word of God. Using Acts 2:42 as the primary text, the message outlines how the early church continued steadfastly in apostolic doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers. The exposition highlights that true reformation involves expository, Christ-centered, and evangelistic teaching that leads to separation from error and a deepening of personal sanctification. The preacher emphasizes that this ongoing process of being reformed by Scripture is essential for individual believers to grow in grace and be conformed to the image of Christ, rather than merely adapting to cultural trends.

October 3 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Jeremiah 52; Romans 11:12-36; and Psalm 94. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

We should be looking for Jesus in the Old Testament.

During this period, Spurgeon is locked in combat, contending for the honour and glory of Christ. This sermon is situated both in the overall battle he is fighting, but also in the context of a pastoral ministry in which he is conscious of the need to feed and encourage the flock of Christ. So, having previously preached on the Lamb in glory (the previous sermon in this volume, number 2095, if you want to read it for yourself) he now wants to emphasise that this Lamb is the Bridegroom of the church, and that all our hope and happiness centres in him not only in this life but also in the life which is to come. He therefore steps through the prospect that lies before us, noting from Revelation 19 some of the events which precede the moment of marriage. He turns our attention to the marriage itself, asking how it has been brought about and what it involves. He fixes our eye upon the Bridegroom of our hearts, Jesus Christ, in his character as the Lamb of God, pushing us to recognise that this is essential to the union. Finally, he allows us to see the wife of the Lamb as she approaches her Beloved, prepared by him, for him, clothed in the white linen of her righteousnesses. It is a beautiful picture, and one which the preacher would have us ponder, not only to stir up love and faith and hope, but also to ensure that we will, through trust in the Lamb, participate in that glorious consummation.

Have you ever been called a Pharisee? Have you ever called someone one? In this sermon, we examine the specific failings of the Pharisees as recorded in Mark 7, seeing that their primary error wasn't doctrinal concern but the elevation of man-made traditions over God's commands. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/10/maybe-youre-pharisee-mark-7113-series.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

David seeks the Lord, is anointed king over Judah in Hebron, and honors the men who buried Saul. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-1-7-god-keeps-his-promise-of-a-king