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Today we examine the Lord Jesus Christ's first sermon at Nazareth as He returned there where He was known as Joseph's son.

As when people hear the Gospel, many run instead. Experience with souls gives insight in keeping times. Wisdom shows itself with fellowship and deliverance.

This sermon explores the experience of deep affliction and overwhelming grief through the lens of Psalm 102, emphasizing that suffering is not meaningless but serves a divine purpose for spiritual growth. The message encourages believers to pour out their complaints before God rather than wallowing in despair, highlighting the importance of daily prayer and reliance on God's promises during times of trial. By referencing the examples of Job, the Israelites in Babylon, and Jesus in Gethsemane, the text illustrates that God hears the cries of the afflicted and provides strength and hope. The central theme is that while human circumstances may seem barren and lonely, God remains a steadfast stronghold, offering comfort and the assurance of future deliverance. Believers are called to maintain their faith and trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that He works all things together for good and that their hope in Christ endures beyond present suffering.

A great personal testimony is not defined by self-congratulation or recounting miraculous deliverances, but by the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit's control in one's life. The passage from Genesis 41:38 illustrates this, showing that even a pagan ruler recognized Joseph's Spirit-filled character, not through his words, but through his consistent conduct. True spiritual maturity is marked by a joyful spirit, a grateful heart that thanks God for all circumstances, and a humble submission to others out of reverence for Christ. These qualities—rooted in daily dependence on the Spirit, a mind set on God's Word, and a life of worship and thanksgiving—are the authentic signs of a Spirit-filled life. When believers embody these traits, their character becomes a compelling testimony to both believers and unbelievers alike, reflecting the transformative power of God's presence. This testimony is not self-constructed, but is revealed in how others perceive and describe the believer's life.

Splendor to Render — We Were Made and Born Again to Render His Splendor This message emphasizes that God has fashioned all things for His glory, and through Jesus Christ, believers have been redeemed and made new creatures to reflect His splendor in every aspect of life. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 8–11 and 15, the sermon challenges us to examine why we were created, who we belong to, how we are functioning, and what kind of fruit our lives are producing. Three foundational truths define God's purpose for our lives: • His Divine Design — The Reason We Were Fashioned: God created us intentionally, for His pleasure and glory. Our identity and purpose must be established by our Creator rather than by the changing opinions of the world. • His Divine Declaration — The Results of Our Function: Like the sun, moon, and stars, which possess distinct glories and purposes, believers have different responsibilities and opportunities that work together to reveal God's goodness and character. • His Divine Delight — The Reward of Our Fruit: When we faithfully function according to God's design, the fruit produced through His grace brings pleasure to Him, strengthens others, and declares the transforming power of Jesus. Using Israel's wilderness journey in 1 Corinthians 10, the message warns that people can experience the same provisions and circumstances without responding to them in the same way. Although Israel witnessed God's deliverance and received His provision, many failed to please Him because of unbelief, idolatry, immorality, and complaining. Their experiences were preserved for our instruction, reminding us that faith involves seeing, agreeing with, and acting upon what

This sermon explores Psalm 7 as a model for praying when facing false accusations and character attacks, emphasizing David's reliance on God as a righteous judge. The exposition highlights the biblical concept of imprecatory prayer, where believers ask God to intervene in history to judge wickedness within the covenant community, drawing parallels to the rebellion of Korah and the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah. It affirms that God is an emotional being who feels righteous indignation daily against evil, yet remains sovereign in the timing and manner of His judgment. The teaching encourages believers to trust in God's perfect knowledge of hearts and minds, recognizing that He will ultimately establish the righteous and turn the wicked's plots against themselves. The sermon concludes by commending David's faith in praising God for His righteousness even while still in the midst of the trial, rather than waiting for deliverance.

Let the Bible Speak - TV Recording 415. Preacher: Rev Matthew Higgins. Bible reading: Hosea 13 : 1 - 14. Subject: The Destruction and Deliverance of Sinners. Hymns: Sinners Jesus Will Receive & Out of Christ without a Saviour.

The sermon examines the life of Lot as a cautionary example of a righteous man who compromised his spiritual integrity by dwelling among the wicked. By tracing Lot's lineage from Ur to Sodom, the message highlights how exposure to worldly comforts and urban power structures led him to prioritize material security over divine separation. In contrast, Abraham is presented as a faithful pilgrim who remained a stranger in the land, refusing to settle into the world's systems. The central theological theme is the danger of becoming entangled with worldly influences, urging believers to maintain their identity as sojourners rather than taking root in earthly cities. The tone is instructional and pastoral, emphasizing the need for vigilance against the allure of sin and the importance of relying on God's deliverance rather than human comfort.

The writer's instruction transitions in Hebrews 11:33, analyzing the active nature of faith through examples where God granted military victories, justice was served, and promises were obtained when men were "offensive" or proactive in their exercise of faith. But then the writer moves to active acts of faith, which are more defensive in nature. Acts by which men actively trusted in God to deliver them from all kinds of peril, including rescue from the jaws of death like Daniel who demonstrated unwavering trust in God despite being trapped with hungry lions. The central message emphasizes that true faith involves trusting God's sovereignty and power, even when circumstances seem hopeless. For this trust leads to both our vindication and the glory of God, the God who shuts the mouths of lions and all who oppose Him.