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The Word of the Lord Is Right The Privilege of Knowing God, the Responsibility of Walking With Him, and the Wonder of His Unfailing Purpose Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4; Amos 3:1–3; Psalm 33:4, 10–11; Psalm 147:19–20; Romans 3:1–4; Ezekiel 20:9–11; Zephaniah 3:1–7 This message explores the extraordinary privilege of knowing God through His revealed Word and the responsibility that comes with receiving His truth. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly reminds Israel of their deliverance from Egypt, their unique covenant relationship with Him, and the statutes and judgments He entrusted to them. Amos 3:2 reveals that their greater privilege also brought greater accountability. They had been given something the surrounding nations had not received, and God expected them to respond in faith and obedience. At the heart of the message is the question of Amos 3:3: "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" Genuine fellowship with God is not inviting Him to accompany us while we pursue our own plans. It is surrendering ourselves to His will, trusting His wisdom, and walking in agreement with His Word. Jesus did not come merely to improve our self-directed lives; He came to redeem us from sin, reconcile us to the Father, and give us newness of life. Psalm 33 provides the foundation for this confidence: "The word of the LORD is right, And all His work is done in truth." While nations devise plans and humanity exercises its freedom to make choices, God's eternal purpose remains unshaken. His purposeful will cannot be defeated, His permissive will allows human responsibility, His providential work accomplishes His purposes even amid human failures, and His prescriptive will

This sermon examines the certification of the gospel through the authority of Scripture, emphasizing that the Bible is the inspired, preserved, and powerful Word of God. It argues that the gospel is not a human invention but a divine message validated by the Old and New Testaments, particularly regarding Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. The teaching distinguishes between wishful thinking and biblical hope, defining the latter as a confident expectation of salvation rather than a question mark. It further addresses the perversion of the gospel by works-based righteousness, urging believers to rely solely on Christ's finished work. The message concludes with a call to settle the assurance of salvation by trusting in the sufficiency of the cross and the power of the written Word.

How do we know we have the right books in the Bible, no more and no fewer? In Lesson 3 of the Foundations Series, "Pure Words," Pastor Samson shows that the answer rests on Jesus Christ Himself: He affirmed the Old Testament, He authorized His apostles to write the New, and the church recognized the books God had given rather than creating them. Along the way you'll hear why Roman Catholic and Protestant Bibles differ, the truth about the "lost gospels" (including one with a talking cross), and why no one alive today can add a book to the Bible. Most of all, you'll come away with fresh confidence that God's Word is just what Psalm 12:6 calls it, "pure words," tried and proved.

The sermon explores Paul's declaration in Philippians that he gives thanks to God upon every remembrance of the Philippian church, contrasting this joy with the severe persecution and physical suffering he endured there. By recounting the events in Acts 16, including the deliverance of a demon-possessed girl, the subsequent beating, and the imprisonment that led to the jailer's salvation, the message illustrates how painful memories can be transformed into sources of gratitude when they point to the spread of the gospel. The central theological argument posits a spiritual chain reaction where every remembrance brings thanks, every instance of thanks drives prayer, and every prayer fosters confidence in God's ability to complete the good work He began in believers. This perspective encourages the audience to view their own struggles and memories not with regret, but with a thankful heart that recognizes God's sovereign work in the lives of others. The tone is pastoral and reflective, urging listeners to examine whether their memories lead to thankfulness and confident prayer rather than bitterness or fear.

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on prayer in the general epistles, drawing from Hebrews 4:14-16 to show believers can come boldly to the throne of grace because Christ is a sympathetic high priest, and from Hebrews 13 to request prayer for ministry and restoration. He expounds James 1 and 4 on asking God for wisdom in faith and examining selfish motives, and James 5 on praying in suffering, praying for the sick, and the power of fervent righteous prayer. He also applies 1 Peter 3:7 about husbands honoring wives so prayers are not hindered, 1 Peter 4:7 and 5:6-7 on sober, watchful prayer and casting cares on God, and Jude 20-21 on building up faith by praying in the Holy Spirit. The application is to approach God confidently through Christ, pray with pure motives and faith, seek wisdom and help in suffering, maintain integrity in marriage, and depend on the Spirit in prayer.

Why would David pray "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me" (Psalm 51:11), when he had seen the Spirit of the LORD depart from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14)? Peter was standing in faith beside the Lord Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, so read Luke 22:32 and ask what he still had to be converted from. Then ask what sacrifice God will not despise when a man comes back to Him. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." (Psalm 51:17)

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Courageously Committed Deuteronomy 3:28 | Joshua 1:1–9 The strength to fulfill God's purposes comes from knowing our responsibility, recognizing our accountability, and committing ourselves to what God is already committed to accomplishing. This message explores how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, reminding us that the Lord never calls His people to accomplish His will independently of His grace and strength. Before Joshua ever crossed the Jordan, God had been preparing him through Moses, strengthening his faith, establishing his responsibility, and reminding him of the divine authority under which he would lead. The repeated command to "Be strong and of good courage" was more than an appeal to bravery. It was a call to courageous commitment rooted in two essential truths: responsibility and accountability. Joshua needed to get a grip on what God had entrusted to him and recognize that he was ultimately accountable to the Lord. His courage would not come from personal ability, physical strength, or the approval of people, but from his confidence in the God who had commanded him and promised to go with him. The sermon emphasizes that faith is committing ourselves to what God has committed Himself to accomplish. Joshua and Caleb demonstrated this when they trusted God's promise despite the giants and fortified cities before them. Their generation's failure was not a lack of opportunity but a refusal to believe the Lord. The obstacles were real, but God's faithfulness was greater. Rahab provides another beautiful picture of courageous commitment. While Jericho feared Israel's God and prepared to resist, Rahab believed what she had heard about

The sermon examines the contrasting responses of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the transition from mockery to genuine faith. It emphasizes that all humanity begins in a state of rebellion against God, characterized by ignorance and disregard for divine authority, but the Gospel offers a path to redemption through repentance and trust in Christ. The text underscores the sufficiency of Jesus' atoning work, which satisfies God's justice while extending mercy to even the most hardened sinners. Believers are urged to seek assurance of salvation now rather than delaying until a crisis, as the peace and confidence found in Christ provide immediate comfort and eternal hope. The central message is that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace, and the certainty of paradise is available to all who turn to Jesus in faith.