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Do you truly trust and believe that God has the power and the love to help you in whatever you are struggling with today? This sermon explores the Westminster Confession of Faith on the assurance of salvation, addressing the common struggle of doubt among believers. By examining David's song of praise in 2 Samuel 22, the text highlights God's power as a refuge against both physical enemies and the final enemy of death. The exposition clarifies the theological concept of being 'clean in God's sight,' explaining that believers are counted righteous not by their own merit but by the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ. The message encourages the audience to rest in the certainty of God's protection and delight in them, finding peace in the knowledge that their standing before God is secure through faith in Christ alone.

This sermon explores how believers can overcome fear and anxiety by actively experiencing God's presence, drawing primarily from Psalm 27. It argues that confidence in God stems not merely from intellectual assent but from a personal, covenantal relationship where God is known as one's light and salvation. The message emphasises the importance of wholehearted desire for corporate worship and beholding God's beauty as a source of protection and peace. Furthermore, it addresses the reality of spiritual dryness by encouraging believers to plead with God for His presence and to 'preach to themselves' by affirming biblical truths against the voice of doubt. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, inviting the audience to rely on Christ's faithfulness to find stability in a fallen world.

False teachers have made their way to Ephesus, and some of the weaker believers are being led astray. This is a big problem, and Timothy is no doubt feeling the weight of it. But Paul reminds Timothy that the solution is simple. What Timothy needs to do in this moment is what every faithful church must do in every moment: Preach the word.

When bad news arrives, bringing fear and doubt, who will we trust? Hezekiah received a letter from mighty King Sennacherib, meant to weaken and undermine his confidence in His God. He responded in the way we must: "Looking Only to The Lord." Where will you turn to when inevitable trouble comes to your life. Trust not in yourself, but in the Lord who saves. Hezekiah's great prayer was heard and answered in a most remarkable way.

You may doubt your walk, but never doubt your Savior. In Hebrews 7:20-28, Pastor Phil Pagliari shows that Jesus is a complete Savior: he is the guarantee of a better covenant, he always lives to intercede for us, and he is a Son perfected forever.

The Great Commission is Christ's gracious call to share in His work of making disciples. In Matthew 28:16–20, the risen Jesus meets imperfect followers, entrusts them with a worldwide mission, and assures them of His unfailing presence. Our confidence rests in the Savior who sends us. First, come to Jesus with worship and doubts. The disciples worshiped even as some hesitated. We, too, may bring our questions, fears, and failures to Him. Through prayer, Scripture, and Christian fellowship, trembling faith grows stronger. We need not wait for every uncertainty to disappear before obeying. Second, bow to Jesus as Lord of all. His authority extends over every part of life, including our relationships, finances, ambitions, and hidden struggles. The Savior who forgives us also calls us to surrender. His gracious rule gives us courage amid opposition. Third, go for Jesus and make disciples. Every believer has a part in sharing the gospel, welcoming others, and helping them learn obedience to Christ. This requires patient relationships, truthful teaching, and love that crosses cultural and personal boundaries. We speak faithfully while trusting God to awaken faith. Finally, walk with Jesus in confident faith. His presence does not spare us every hardship, but it sustains us through them all. We plant and water; God gives the growth. A church's calling reaches beyond preserving buildings or maintaining activities. Having received Christ's mercy, we carry His gospel to others. Ask Him for one person to love, encourage, and disciple. Then take the next step with Him.

[Sung Psalm: 96] Why did God forbid humanity to eat blood? Genesis 9:4 states this pretty simply: "But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood." Life is in the blood. Genesis goes so far as to say that an animal's blood is its life. To eat blood is to partake of death. If animal sacrifices could actually give life, then eating blood would make sense – because by eating the blood, the animal's life becomes yours! But God wanted to make it clear to all humanity that animal life is an ineffective substitute for human life. Don't eat blood! We may think that we are far enough removed from ancient paganism to ignore this today. But I doubt it. Pagan ways of thinking are always lurking in the background. God says that life is in the blood, and thus "you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood." We should not interpret this the way the Pharisees did. They came up with all sorts of extra rules to make sure that you never ate blood! God's point is not to make you worried about a drop of blood. His point is that we should not intentionally eat blood (and by the way, there is virtually no blood in any meat sold in stores today)...

We are discussing the writings of Stephen Jay Gould in his book, "Rocks of Ages." In this devotional, we compare Gould's claims about Jesus, faith and the apostle known by many as "doubting Thomas". https://bbfohio.com

Just because God didn't do it for you the way He did it for someone else doesn't mean He didn't do it! Not every blind man received his sight the same way, but the result was the same: they once were blind, but now they could see! 🔹 Acts 26:12-18 🔹 October 14, 2026 - Midweek Service 🔹 Josh Griffith | Still Water Baptist Church 📍2014 Fariston Road, London, Ky 40744

This sermon examines the character of Gideon in Judges 6, highlighting how God chooses reluctant and unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes. The speaker identifies four specific marks of reluctancy in Gideon's response to God's call: complaining about circumstances, offering false humility as an excuse, procrastinating in obedience, and maintaining an unbelieving attitude. Through these examples, the message contrasts human doubt with divine grace, emphasizing that God's power is perfected in human weakness. The sermon encourages believers to stop trusting in their own ability or questioning God's goodness, but rather to rely on the object of their faith. It concludes by affirming that even a small amount of faith is sufficient when placed in the right person, urging the audience to pray for help with unbelief rather than attempting to manufacture faith through willpower.