What glorious blessings come to us through the precious blood of Jesus! His blood can be described as Peace Making Blood, (Colossians 1:20); Soul Redeeming Blood, bringing us deliverance through the riches of His grace, (Ephesians 1:7). His blood is Sin Cleansing Blood, (1 John 1:7); Covenant Sealing Blood, (Mark 14:24); Wrath Removing Blood as Jesus was set forth as a propitiation, bearing the wrath for us, (Romans 3:25). Jesus shed blood is also Presently Justifying Blood, as we are given a standing of acceptance in Him, (Romans 5:9); again, Jesus' blood is Pardon Pleading Blood, speaking "better things" than that of Abel's, (Hebrews 12:24). Finally Jesus' blood is Devil Defeating Blood as we can overcome him by "the blood of the Lamb," (Revelation 12:11). When Satan accuses us of sin and failure, our advocate, Jesus Christ, is in the presence of God for us. His propitiation secures our standing for all time, (1 John 2:1-2). As the Israelites in Egypt slew the lamb and trusted in the blood applied to the lintel and side posts of the door for the salvation of the firstborn, so our trust is forever in the precious shed blood of the One who died for us.

Your adversary, the Devil, has an active plan for your downfall and is actively pursuing you at every turn. Be sober and vigilant. Keep watch over your time and your testimony!

There are only two kingdoms and two princes: the prince of this world, who offers fear, deception, sin, and death, and Jesus Christ, the Prince of Life and Peace, who offers salvation, truth, and eternal life. We see that Jesus faced the greatest conflict with Satan and overcame him completely through obedience to the Father, showing us that if we love Christ, we must keep His commandments and live separated from the course of this world. We are warned that the battle is for our hearts, minds, and souls, and that we must choose which kingdom we will belong to, because no one can follow the world and truly belong to Christ. Our only hope is to know the truth, come to Jesus, and let His Word free us from the blindness and bondage of the devil.

This sermon examines Revelation chapter 9 to illustrate the reality of spiritual warfare and God's sovereign control over evil. The preacher identifies the fallen star as Satan, who exercises limited, permitted authority to torment humanity through demonic forces. Despite the devil's active efforts to deceive and destroy, he remains bound by Christ's ultimate power and cannot act outside God's will. The text highlights that unbelievers remain easy prey due to their hardened hearts and refusal to repent even amidst judgment. Believers are urged to maintain spiritual vigilance through prayer and church fellowship to withstand these invisible attacks.

Sunday Morning Service – June 7, 2026 – Pastor Rhon Roberts Sermon: "The Devil's Temptation: 'Bread, or Your Soul?'" Scripture: Matthew 4 Choir Special: "Medley on Grace" Arranged by Carla Nash Bayless; Copyright 1994 by The Wilds Offertory: "Rejoice, the Lord is King" Lyrics by John Darwall; Arranged by Rabecca Bonam; Copyright 2002 by SoundForth Special Music: "Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness" Lyrics by Von Zinzendorf/J. Wesley; Arranged by Michael L. Frueh; Copyright 2020 Everlasting Praise Publications Hymns used from the following: Great Hymns of the Faith Brentwood Benson Publishing - CCLI License for live streaming Soul Stirring Songs and Hymns - Sword of the Lord Publishers - used by permission from publisher From the Media Ministry of Mukwonago Baptist Church 1610 Honeywell Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.mukwonagobaptist.org 262-363-4197

We have here in these verses God speaking to Job questions which he knows that he dare not answer in the affirmative. And these questions relate to one of the greatest, most fearsome creatures on sea or land, that God ever created; that is, Leviathan. God Himself gives Job this awesome description of this mighty creature. And He does so in order that Job might stand in awe of His handiwork in making Leviathan. But even more, God speaks of Leviathan in order that Job would stand in awe of God Himself who created Leviathan in just this way. God was showing Job that His ways are sometimes very mysterious. They are at many points, past finding out. God was saying to Job – If Leviathan is a creature which you would be afraid of, then how much more should you be afraid of misrepresenting and misunderstanding Me, Job. In the exposition of this chapter, I will be taking things somewhat out of order in the verses. In my 1st point I will be asking the question – What kind of a creature is here being described in these verses? (I will use verses 12-21) 2nd – What is Leviathan's attitude towards people who try to oppose him? (I will use verses 22-34) And then 3rd – How do these verses show forth the truth about God's love for us in Christ, and what He will do for us in regard to Satan? (verses 1-11) May the Lord help us to receive all of the truth which He has for us here in this amazing passage.

📖 1 John 4:4-6 — You don't become an overcomer by trying harder. You already are one — past tense, done deal — because of who lives inside you. Now live like it. This verse-by-verse expository message through 1 John 4:4-6 makes a claim most Christians struggle to believe: you have already overcome. Not someday, not if you perform well enough — past tense, settled, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. If you've been fighting spiritual warfare by your feelings and willpower and losing, this exposition shows you where the power actually lives — and it isn't in you, it's in the One who lives in you. John doesn't hand these "little children" a battle plan. He hands them their identity: you are of God, and you have overcome the flesh, the world, the devil, the false prophets, and the spirit of antichrist — all of it, past tense. Your feelings don't determine your position. Your Father does. Satan can circle the property all he wants. He cannot claim the deed. The chapter then turns to discernment. Verse 5 traces a three-link chain in the false teacher — their origin, their message, and their audience — and verse 6 gives the test: not "did it move me" or "did it draw a crowd," but does it line up with the faith once delivered? This is a sermon about being an overcomer and about discerning the spirit of truth from the spirit of error. This expository sermon walks through the text, explaining: - Why you "have overcome" is past tense — victory declared before it's explained (v.4) - The overcomer doesn't earn the position — he inherits a Person - Two beings, two indwellings: the Holy Spirit and the god of this world

The sermon centers on the redemptive significance of Christ's incarnation and death, emphasizing that Jesus became fully human—sharing in flesh and blood—not merely to exemplify a righteous life, but to conquer death and the devil through His sacrificial death. By dying as a substitute for sinners, Christ nullified Satan's power over death, broke the bondage of fear that has enslaved humanity since Adam's fall, and secured the liberation of believers through His perfect obedience and atoning sacrifice. The cross is portrayed not as defeat, but as the decisive victory in a cosmic battle, where Christ, as the seed of the woman, bruised Satan's head while enduring the bruising of His own heel. This triumph is grounded in God's justice and love, which are fully satisfied in Christ's penal substitution, making forgiveness and eternal life possible. As believers partake in the Lord's Supper, they are reminded of Christ's victory, His ongoing intercession, and the hope of future glory, where He will present His redeemed children—free from sin, death, and fear—before the Father.

The sermon centers on the profound truth that Christmas is not merely a celebration of Christ's birth, but the pivotal moment when the Son of God became fully human to destroy the power of death, sin, and Satan—enabling believers to live free from the fear of death. Drawing from Hebrews 2:14–17, it emphasizes that Jesus, by taking on flesh and blood, identified with humanity, fulfilled the law, and through His death and resurrection, dismantled the devil's dominion and rendered the accuser powerless. This victory is grounded in the doctrine of the incarnation, which reveals God's eternal plan to redeem humanity not by force, but by becoming one of us, thereby providing a perfect righteousness that is imputed to believers by grace. The sermon underscores that true freedom from death's fear is only possible through Christ's atoning work, which secures eternal life and empowers believers to live boldly for God's glory, even in the face of mortality. Ultimately, the message is both pastoral and triumphant: the cross, far from being a failure, is the decisive triumph of God over evil, making the Christian life one of joyful, fearless living.