Judgement Begins at Home (1 Peter 4:17-18) The sermon examines 1 Peter 4:17-18 to explain that God's judgment begins with His own household, serving as a refining fire for believers rather than a condemning sentence. This divine discipline purifies the church by exposing hidden idols and strengthening faith through trials, distinguishing it from the destructive final judgment awaiting those who reject the gospel. The preacher emphasizes that while the righteous are saved with difficulty through God's sovereign grace and preserving power, their salvation is secure because Christ has already borne their penalty. Believers are encouraged to view suffering as a fatherly correction intended for their good, while unbelievers face a terrifying future without a substitute. The message concludes with an urgent call to trust in Jesus Christ before the door of mercy closes.

The sermon concludes a series on maintaining a quiet soul by emphasizing that true peace requires intentional spiritual discipline and structural routines. It urges believers to exercise themselves unto godliness through consistent Bible reading, deep meditation using the MAP method, and humble yielding to God's will. The message warns against competing gods and casual faith, advocating for specific daily habits like morning devotion and faithful church attendance. By submitting to Scripture and establishing a disciplined lifestyle, Christians can overcome inner turmoil and find lasting peace in Christ.

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The sermon expounds on the greatest commandment to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength as found in Mark 12:30. It emphasizes that true devotion requires undivided affection, complete surrender of self, disciplined thinking aligned with Scripture, and active service. The preacher argues that partial love is insufficient and that genuine love for God naturally produces obedience and sacrificial action. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to respond to God's prior love by offering total commitment in every area of life.

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We sometimes become presumptuous of God's grace, thinking that the time for judgment is over and we have license to sin. However, the Lord will discipline those He loves, and He will purify His church. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/09/blog-post.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

Moses is on his way to demand freedom for God's firstborn son when the Lord meets him at an inn and seeks to kill him. Why? Because the man sent to consecrate a nation had never consecrated his own son. It took his wife to do what he refused to do. In this message from the series Is the Old Testament Obsolete?, Pastor Jim Scudder opens Exodus 4 and 5 at Quentin Road Baptist Church and shows why this ancient book still speaks to how we live and how we parent. He explains what it really means that God hardened Pharaoh's heart, traces the striking parallels between Israel as God's firstborn son and Christ the firstborn among many brethren, and then turns to fathers with four plain charges: dedicate your children to the Lord, have compassion on them, earn their trust, and discipline them in love. There is a harder truth here too. Moses obeys, and the people's burdens only get heavier. The blessing so often waits on the other side of the suffering. But Joshua's words are still the strongest sentence a man can speak over his household: as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Scripture referenced: Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 17:1-3; Exodus 4:18-22; Joshua 24:14-15; Psalm 103:13; Ephesians 6:4; Exodus 4:23-31; Exodus 5:1-9; Exodus 5:22-23

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This summary examines Paul's correction of factionalism and worldly pragmatism within the Corinthian church, urging believers to reject prideful divisions and embrace humble stewardship. It highlights the call to holy living by addressing sexual immorality, legal disputes among believers, and the sensitive issue of meat offered to idols. The preacher emphasises covenantal continuity between the Old and New Testaments, warning against idolatry and arrogance while affirming the church's authority in discipline. Central to the message is the rejection of worldly effectiveness in favour of God-revealed methods, as illustrated by Paul's example of self-sacrificial service. Ultimately, the summary calls for faithfulness to Scripture over human wisdom, reminding the congregation that true power resides in God's grace by His means rather than social status or rhetorical skill.

The sermon explores the profound mercy of God as revealed in Micah 7, addressing the believer's feelings of isolation amidst societal decay and personal sin. It contrasts human failure with God's covenant faithfulness, emphasizing that His forgiveness is secured not by human merit but through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ. The preacher explains that while God disciplines His children, He ultimately casts their sins into the depths of the sea, remembering them no more because they were paid for on the cross. This theological truth provides comfort and assurance, inviting believers to look away from their circumstances and trust in the unchanging character of a God who delights in mercy. The message concludes with a call to praise God for His justice and grace, which are perfectly reconciled in the person of Christ.