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This sermon explores the Christian life as a pilgrimage defined by the act of lifting one's eyes toward God, drawing primarily from Psalm 123. It argues that believers are not merely traveling to a geographical destination but are seeking the presence of God, who is enthroned above the circumstances of this world. The text emphasizes that this journey involves a dependent relationship where God acts as Master, guiding the servant through faith and obedience rather than mere debt clearance. Furthermore, the sermon highlights the communal nature of this faith, noting the shift from individual to collective gaze in the psalm, and encourages believers to rely on God's mercy amidst the world's contempt. Ultimately, the message calls for a steadfast focus on Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith, providing comfort and direction for those walking through the valleys of life.

Leviticus 17 confronts us with the concept of personal moral debt and the human tendency toward self-atonement through idolatry. The chapter also highlights the danger of false worship by emphasizing that sacrifices must be brought to the appointed place, audience, and priest. In contrast to false worship and self atonement, true atonement is gracious gift from God, fulfilled in Jesus Christ who offered His lifeblood as a costly penal substitutionary ransom.

This devotional explores the spiritual transformation described in Colossians 2, emphasizing that believers were once dead in their transgressions and separated from God. It highlights how Christ made them alive together with Him by forgiving all sins and canceling the certificate of debt. The text illustrates this cancellation through the imagery of charges being nailed to the cross, signifying the removal of hostile decrees against humanity. This act demonstrates that salvation is entirely God's work, as humans were powerless to save themselves or pay their spiritual debt. The central message affirms the completeness of forgiveness and the new life found in union with Christ.

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The sermon explores the biblical mandates for justice, business, and personal stewardship found in Leviticus 25. It explains how the Sabbath year and Jubilee laws were designed to prevent permanent poverty and ensure that land remained within families, reflecting God's ultimate ownership of all resources. The speaker contrasts ancient proportional justice with modern relativism, arguing that true faith transforms daily conduct regarding wealth and business practices. Emphasizing that believers are stewards rather than owners, the message calls for a life driven by love for God rather than self-interest or greed. Christians must align their economic actions with divine principles, trusting God for provision while pursuing righteousness in all dealings.

The United States of America is a constitutional republic.  We've had 250 years of independence and 239 years since our Constitution was signed by the delegates in 1787.  The result?  Our nation and people have prospered like none other.   And with this background, there's a push toward socialism which is taking over cities, states, and attempting to also take over our nation.  It's difficult to fathom when you consider the many nations that have collapsed after thinking that socialism would solve their problems.   Then there's the promises of the World Economic Forum which have said people will own nothing and they'll be happy.  After all, there's the promise of free food, free healthcare, free daycare, free education, free college, forgiveness of student debt, rent control, guaranteed income, and so much more.  It's an attempt to make socialism sound like Utopia.  On top of that, there's no law enforcement, open borders for all to come and go as they please, and no more jails and prisons.  We're all just supposed to get along and everything will be well.  But its bitter end leads to complete government control, government dependence, destruction and misery, just like it has with so many nations that were drawn into the scam. Joining Jim to discuss this issue was Gary Kah.  Gary is founder and director of Hope for the World.  He's editor of Hope for the World Update.  He's also an author and former Europe & Middle East Trade Specialist for the Indiana State Government.

The sermon explores Paul's declaration in Romans 1 that he is a debtor to all people, clarifying that this obligation stems from his apostolic commission to preach the gospel rather than a financial debt. It distinguishes between the believer's duty to share God's grace with others and the impossibility of earning salvation through works, emphasizing that Christ alone paid the sin debt as the Kinsman Redeemer. The message highlights the urgency of evangelism by referencing Paul's desire for spiritual fruit among the Gentiles and the sovereign guidance of the Holy Spirit in his ministry. By connecting themes of grace, truth, and the bearing of spiritual fruit, the preacher urges listeners to utilize their God-given gifts to serve others and spread the good news. The central intent is to comfort believers with the assurance of free grace while simultaneously convicting them to fulfill their mandate as witnesses to a lost world.

The sermon exhorts believers to walk by faith and remain vigilant against false teachings that rely on human tradition rather than Christ. It emphasizes that the Christian life is sustained solely by receiving Jesus, who possesses the fullness of deity and provides all necessary spiritual resources. Through union with Christ in His death and resurrection, believers receive a new heart and are freed from the legal demands of sin. The cross serves as the ultimate victory over demonic powers, canceling the record of debt that stood against humanity. Consequently, Christians are called to live in constant thanksgiving, trusting completely in the sufficiency of Christ for every aspect of their spiritual walk.