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Email address: [email protected] Mailing address: The Lighthouse, P.O. Box 1317, Baxley, Georgia 31515 LHRBS #2276 - Isaiah 63:7-14 Key points from the Lesson: The Lord keeps His Covenant. He always delivers His people. He paid the price for our sins. He ends our rebellion and brings us to Himself. Additional Passages: Psalm 40:5 Exodus 3:7 Ephesians 4:30 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Genesis 1:26 Genesis 11:6-7 Exodus 14:16 Exodus 9:16 Genesis 15:13-14

This sermon explores Exodus 6, focusing on God's revelation of His name Jehovah and His seven promises of deliverance to Moses. The preacher emphasizes that salvation rests entirely on God's character and covenant faithfulness rather than human ability or merit. By analyzing the genealogy of Moses and Aaron, the text highlights that God chooses by grace alone, pointing ultimately to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of these redemptive promises. The message encourages believers to trust in God's power despite their own weaknesses and the surrounding circumstances of suffering. It concludes with an invitation to rest in the finished work of Christ, who secures the believer's eternal inheritance.

In remembering God's past acts of deliverance, the Christian finds hope for the present. 1. The Wrestling of the Soul vs. 1-9 2. The Resting in Salvation vs. 10-15 3. The Reassurance of Faith vs. 16-20

The sermon examines King Hezekiah's initiation of religious reformation in Judah, emphasizing the necessity of cleansing the temple from idolatry as the starting point for national revival. It explores four models of church-state relations, advocating for the establishment principle where the state supports true religion while maintaining individual liberty of conscience. The preacher connects this historical event to the biblical covenant of grace, tracing its administration from Abraham and Moses to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. By contrasting Old Testament types with New Testament realities, the text highlights how Christ sanctifies believers and establishes a more intimate spiritual union than the national covenant of Israel. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to pure worship grounded in God's gracious deliverance rather than human merit.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Jesus' Authority Continues 1:37 Jesus Meets the Possessed Man 3:25 Clothed and in His Right Mind 5:10 A Man Known Throughout the City 6:56 Years of Demonic Bondage 8:40 The City Tries to Restrain Him 10:19 The Man Needed Christ 12:02 Jesus Intentionally Crossed the Lake 13:45 The Devils Recognize Jesus 15:24 Trusting Christ's Finished Work 17:20 One Jesus Overpowers Legion 18:56 Christ Is Greater Than Darkness 20:41 The Devils Know Judgment Is Coming 22:30 The Demons Beg Jesus 24:14 The Destructive Nature of Evil 25:54 Sitting at Jesus' Feet 27:35 The Peace Christ Provides 29:21 Every Saved Person Is Changed 30:57 Let Others See the Difference 32:47 The People Ask Jesus to Leave 34:16 The Delivered Man Wants Jesus 36:12 Other People Need Salvation 37:49 Jesus Is God 39:39 Jesus Brings Complete Transformation 41:17 I Was Blind, but Now I See 43:06 Praise God for His Goodness 44:48 Judgment Before the Appointed Time 46:19 Do Spirits Need a Host? 48:14 God Accomplishes His Purposes 49:29 Praise the Lord for Deliverance

Psalm 18 is a thanksgiving psalm for deliverance in response to Psalm 17's cry for help. Near the end of his life, as recorded in 2 Sam 22 and then in Ps 18, David looks back and praises God as his Rock & Deliverer for all His deliverances and interventions during a lifetime of dangerous years, and as his kindgom was established. In this second half of Psalm 18 it is increasingly revealed as a Messianic Psalm of the establishment of eternal kingdom of David's Greater Son. Which also causes us to see the Messiah in His humanity depending on the Father for deliverance from all His and our enemies to the salvation of His people. Psalm 18, part 2 – God is My Rock and Deliverer (vv25-50) I. The Deliverance Principle (vv25-29) ---A. Principle of God (vv25-26) ---B. Power of God (vv27-29) II. The Deliverances from David's Perspective (vv30-45) ---A. Power of God empowers His people (vv30-34) ---B. Power of God empowers His people (vv35-38) ---C. Power of God empowers His people (vv39-45) III. The Deliverer's Praise (vv46-50) ---A. Praise from David the King ---B. Praise for Christ the King

The sermon explores how the Apostle Paul interprets his Roman imprisonment not as a setback, but as a strategic advancement for the gospel. By focusing on the glory of Christ, Paul finds joy in suffering, recognizing that his chains have reached the imperial guard and emboldened other believers to speak boldly. The central message emphasizes that true deliverance is found in salvation rather than earthly circumstances, allowing believers to rejoice even when plans fail or persecution arises. Through this lens, life becomes a choice between fruitful labor for Christ and the ultimate gain of being with Him. The preacher challenges the audience to adopt this same perspective, seeking to magnify Christ above personal comfort or success.

The sermon explores Psalm 3 as a profound declaration of Christ's ultimate victory amidst earthly opposition, drawing parallels between King David's flight from Absalom and Jesus' rejection by His own people. It emphasizes that while the church faces intense hostility and internal strife, believers can find assurance in God's sovereign protection and providence. Pastor Ward highlights how David's trust in the Lord as a shield and source of rest prefigures the Savior's reliance on the Father during His passion. This passage instructs Christians to respond to persecution with prayerful confidence rather than fear, recognizing that salvation is entirely the Lord's gift. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to rest in Christ's finished work and extend mercy to their enemies as He has extended it to them.