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Let Jesus get the last word. 1. In life ("I know..." and "Fear not...") 2. In death ("Be faithful..." and "crown of life.") Does Jesus have the last word in your life? In your death? In your faithfulness? In your labors?

Many people today have settled the matter: Jesus, yes; the church, no thank you. In Matthew 16, Jesus refuses to let us separate Him from His church, and Pastor John Samson opens up what "this rock" really means, why even death cannot stand against Christ's people, and what Jesus meant when He promised, "I will build my church." You'll hear how a church conceived in eternity joins Abraham, Moses, and David with believers today, and how the Savior who bought His church with His own blood turned a ferocious enemy, Saul of Tarsus, into one of its builders. Whether you have been hurt, have drifted, or are simply too busy, this message presses the question every Christian must answer: What does the church have to do with me?

This sermon explores the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 as a foundational model for Christian worship, emphasizing that singing is the appropriate response to God's redemptive acts. The central message argues that the origin of our song is the salvation accomplished by God, who delivers His people from the bondage of sin and death. The purpose of this singing is threefold: to remember what God has done, to confess who God is based on His revealed character, and to trust in His promise to lead believers to His holy habitation. The exposition traces this theme through redemptive history, showing how the deliverance from Egypt foreshadows the greater work of Christ and culminates in the eschatological vision of Revelation 15. The tone is instructional and pastoral, encouraging the congregation to find stability and joy in their faith by engaging in biblical singing that reflects the glory of the divine warrior who saves.

I. Believers Sin, but They Are Not "in the Flesh" A. Believers share in Christ's death to sin. B. Believers share in Christ's resurrection life. C. Believers sin but are not under condemnation. D. Believers sin but are not under sin's dominion. II. Believers Are "in the Spirit" A. Under His "Law of Life in Christ" (v. 2) B. Forgiven, Reconciled, Righteous C. Sealing Our Union with Christ (Eph. 1:13-14) D. So That we Enjoy God's Fellowship, Fruit, and Life III. Believers Are Marked Out by the Spirit of Christ A. Christ and the Spirit work together (2 Cor. 3:17). B. Christ is God, with the Father Sending the Spirit. C. Christ Purchased and Dwells in Us by the Spirit.

The Bible has the power to totally transform you. Yes, transforming you to the image of Christ. Many people wish their life was different or even a second chance in life. What you need to know is that the Bible has the power to change you if you will simply read and study your copy of the Bible. Do you want to be skilled in all aspects of living? The Word of God provides the instruction for that. Yes, The Bible always targets the soul, and when the inner person of who you really are is transformed, your behavior will follow. So, do you have a problem with your behavior, then go to The Word of God .

This sermon explores the narrative of Genesis 24 as a profound illustration of God's sovereign providence in securing a wife for Isaac. The central message emphasizes that divine appointments are not the result of human planning or chance, but rather the fulfillment of God's eternal counsel, as seen in the servant's prayer and Rebekah's timely arrival. The text presents a typological view where Abraham represents the Father, Isaac the Son, and the nameless servant the Holy Spirit, who testifies to the riches of the Father and the glory of the Son without self-glorification. The preacher highlights Rebekah's willing response, "I will go," as a model of the believer's faith in Christ, whom they have not yet seen but love through the witness of the Spirit. Finally, the sermon addresses the theme of comfort in grief, noting that Isaac was comforted after his mother's death, and encourages believers to find hope in the resurrection and to redeem the time by living faithfully in their relationships.

We are discussing the writings of Stephen Jay Gould in his book, "Rocks of Ages." In this devotional, we compare Gould's claims about Jesus, faith and the apostle known by many as "doubting Thomas". https://bbfohio.com

This devotional emphasizes the theological gravity of making vows to God, asserting that such promises are binding and must be fulfilled promptly to avoid sin. Drawing from Deuteronomy, Matthew, and Ecclesiastes, the message warns against the folly of delaying or breaking vows, highlighting that God takes offense when believers treat their commitments lightly. A personal testimony illustrates the consequences of neglecting a daily Bible reading vow, leading to a period of intensified devotion to make amends. The teaching extends this principle to marriage vows, describing them as solemn, lifelong commitments that stand until death. The overall tone is convicting and instructional, urging listeners to consider the seriousness of their words before making promises to the Lord.

DON'T JUST START THE RACE— FINISH FAITHFUL! 2 Timothy 4:6–8 KJV The Apostle Paul approached the end of his earthly life with three powerful declarations: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."I want to examine three essential goals for every Christian: fighting the spiritual battle through Christ's strength, faithfully FINISHing the course God has assigned, and holding fast to the truth of God's Word.Drawing from Paul's final testimony, the message reminds believers that Christian faithfulness is not measured merely by how enthusiastically we begin, but by our continued obedience to Jesus Christ.I want to encourages weary believers, challenges those who have grown spiritually distracted, and points the lost to salvation through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.God has not called us merely to begin the Christian life. He has called us to fight faithfully, FINISH the course He has given us, and hold fast to the faith until we meet Jesus.

Volume 10 of John Owen's collected works brings together three foundational treatises that lock together to form an unyielding defense of classical Reformed theology and the majesty of the Cross. Owen begins with ***A Display of Arminianism*** (1642), a groundbreaking work using side-by-side comparative columns to expose how human autonomy undermines sovereign grace, establishing that salvation originates entirely in God's initiative rather than fallen human free will. He then expands this into his masterpiece, ***The Death of Death in the Death of Christ*** (1647), where he meticulously demonstrates that Christ's atonement was not a mere hypothetical possibility contingent on human choice, but an all-sufficient, definite redemption that actually purchased faith, repentance, and complete salvation for His people. Finally, in ***A Dissertation on Divine Justice*** (1653), Owen grounds the necessity of the Cross in the very essence of God, arguing that punitive justice is an unchangeable, natural attribute of divine holiness—meaning God could not simply sweep sin under the rug, making Christ's substitutionary death the glorious, necessary meeting point of infinite justice and infinite love. Together, these three treatises show that because God's holiness demanded a real satisfaction, Christ accomplished a real redemption, securing an unshakable salvation for every believer.