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This psalm puts the Gospel of Christ, the good news of the God who comes to you with power and willingness to help and rescue you, even with much sorrow and anguish on the cross, in such a glorious way.

The sermon examines Paul's warning in Colossians against submitting to man-made religious regulations that appear wise but are ultimately empty. It distinguishes between divine law and human traditions, arguing that self-imposed rules, false humility, and ascetic practices cannot restrain the sinful nature. The message emphasizes that true spiritual victory and nourishment come exclusively from union with Christ, not from external rituals or human doctrines. Believers are urged to reject self-made religion and instead direct their focus to the risen Christ, who alone provides deliverance from sin. The tone is instructional and convicting, calling for a return to the sufficiency of Scripture and the person of Jesus.

In Acts 16 Paul and Silas set out on their second missionary journey. The Spirit says "No" to Asia, to Bithynia. Others will carry the gospel there. Now the gospel is being brought to Europe for the very first time. "Come over to Macedonia and help us," v9. Paul touches particularly three lives, Lydia, the Religiously Devout; the slave girl, the Cruelly Bound; the Roman soldier or army veteran, Desperately Troubled, who had reached the place where he felt that he should take his own life. F.F Bruce in his commentary on Acts considered that these three were deliberately chosen to show how the power of Christ was able to bring peace and deliverance to the most diverse types. These three remind us that, as it was then, so now, there is hope for Europe, in fact,, help for the whole world.

Five Always of the Revived — Part 2 Delivered to Death, Yet Always Confident | 2 Corinthians 4:7–12; 5:1–8 This message continues exploring the five always of a revived life, concentrating on two essential realities: believers are always being delivered to death so that the life of Jesus may be manifested through them, and they can always be confident because their lives and eternal future are secured in Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4, the message emphasizes that God has entrusted the glorious treasure of the gospel to frail earthen vessels so that the excellence of the power will be recognized as His and not ours. Through difficulties, weaknesses, persecution, and circumstances beyond our control, God graciously brings us to the end of ourselves so that the character, sufficiency, and life of Jesus become evident. Our trials are not necessarily evidence of God's absence; they may be the very means He uses to refine us, remove our independence, and prepare us to minister life to others. Paul's declaration, "Death is working in us, but life in you," reveals how God transforms personal suffering into testimonies that strengthen, encourage, and help others see His faithfulness. Through personal experiences with leukemia, encounters with others facing similar struggles, and the illustration of David's smooth stones, the message demonstrates how God uses what He brings us through to smooth our rough edges and place something valuable into another person's life. Our testimonies become songs of deliverance, giving glory to God, encouraging His people, and silencing the enemy through praise. The message then turns to 2 Corinthians 5, where Paul declares that we are alw

Dawn Hill examines The Gospel of Narc, raising concerns about Christian coaching, deliverance teaching, and messages that appear to discourage local church involvement. She evaluates claims about demonic spirits and heavenly experiences, explains why podcasts and support groups cannot replace pastoral care, and encourages Christians recovering from spiritual abuse to seek qualified biblical counsel and fellowship in a faithful local church.

This Bible Study continues to examine the narrative of Haman's rise and fall in the book of Esther, highlighting the divine orchestration behind the deliverance of the Jewish people. It traces the progression from Esther's courageous approach to the king to Haman's escalating hatred and eventual humiliation, emphasizing that God's protection extends to His covenant people regardless of their circumstances. The teaching connects the historical account to the theological principle that those who oppose God's people will ultimately face judgment, as illustrated by Haman's demise on the gallows he built for Mordecai. The Bible Study concludes by drawing a parallel between the physical protection of Israel and the spiritual security believers have in Christ, affirming that nothing can separate them from God's love.

The sermon examines the spiritual apathy of the world as depicted in the days of Noah and Lot, contrasting the perspective of Peter in 2 Peter with Jesus' teaching in Luke 17. While Peter emphasizes God's deliverance of the righteous from wickedness, Jesus highlights the mundane, physical activities of eating, drinking, and marrying that characterized a society indifferent to spiritual realities. The message warns that this same apathy will prevail when the Son of Man returns, urging believers to maintain a consciousness of the imminent coming of Christ rather than becoming complacent in daily life. By referencing Romans 1, the text illustrates how humanity suppresses the truth and becomes foolish in their hearts, leading to sudden judgment. The preacher calls the church to act as watchmen, warning the world of impending destruction and encouraging a life of spiritual alertness and readiness.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 98 Text: Psalm 30 Theme: The King looks to the Lord for deliverance and life in the face of suffering and death.

This sermon explores the theological promise that all Israel will be saved, centering on the identity of the Deliverer who will come out of Zion. The speaker connects Romans 11 with numerous Psalms and prophetic books to illustrate that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Deliverer who will return to Jerusalem, specifically standing on the Mount of Olives, to establish His kingdom. The message contrasts the current age of grace, where God does not impute sin, with the future period of judgment and the Great Tribulation, emphasizing that the church is secure in heavenly places while Israel awaits national restoration. A significant portion of the discourse is dedicated to warning against false prophets and self-appointed end-times predictors who have historically failed to correctly identify the timing of Christ's return. The sermon concludes by urging believers to rely solely on the Word of God and the finished work of Christ at Calvary, rather than engaging in speculative date-setting or trusting in human interpretations of signs.