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Justin Peters offers Todd Bentley an urgent appeal to repent and trust in Jesus Christ alone. Drawing on Hebrews 9:27 and Matthew 7:21–23, he warns against false assurance and addresses Bentley's teaching, claims of supernatural experiences, and public ministry. Justin explains why religious activity and restoration to ministry cannot replace genuine repentance and saving faith. He presents the gospel of Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man, who lived in perfect obedience, died for sinners, and rose bodily from the grave. The episode closes with a call to turn from sin, trust Christ alone, and bear the fruit of genuine repentance. This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and appears here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0nsxoSd28Q

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: James 3 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Today on Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Daniel Schwabauer guides Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo on a survey of one the Bible's most difficult books: Job. The central question the book asks is "Why does God allow suffering?" But maybe we've been considering the issue the wrong way. What if God has something much greater in mind if we simply had eyes to see? Tune today and prepare to look at Job, and your own life, in an entirely new light.

In this sermon on Psalm 46, Pastor Brandon Charbonneau walks through one of the great songs of the sons of Korah — written in the shadow of Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem. When the Assyrian armies had Jerusalem "like a bird in a cage," God broke the siege in a single night. The psalm that came out of that deliverance is not a warrior's chant. It is the high, exposed cry of a people who had nothing left but the Lord. As winter settles over the Keweenaw and seasonal darkness presses in, this sermon speaks directly to anxiety, discouragement, and the temptation to run to every refuge except God. Drawing on the structure of the psalm (refuge → river → God in the midst → cease striving), Pastor Brandon shows how the Lord of hosts is not a distant idea but a very present help. He calls the church to dwell with God — training the mind on truth, taking courage in the heart because God has never failed, and putting it into practice by running to the Word and prayer first. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold." If you are weary, anxious, or simply need to be reminded that God is in the midst of His people and will not be moved, this sermon is for you. Subscribe for more expository preaching from Christ the King Church in the Upper Peninsula.

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This sermon examines the prayer of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30, highlighting his role as an intercessor who pleads for the forgiveness of those who are not ritually clean but have sincere hearts seeking God. The message contrasts the historical context of Hezekiah's worship reformation with the theological reality of Christ as the ultimate advocate who intercedes for believers before the Father. It emphasises that true worship is defined by humility and a contrite heart rather than mere ritual compliance, drawing a parallel between Hezekiah's plea for pardon and Jesus' provision of atonement. The sermon concludes by encouraging the congregation to rely on Christ's ongoing intercession and to pursue genuine reformation of worship in their own lives and nation.

This sermon examines the reasons why the world harbors hostility toward Christians, drawing primarily from John 15:18-25. The central argument posits that intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ inevitably results in enmity with the world system, as believers are chosen out of it rather than belonging to it. Three specific causes for this hatred are identified: the logical consequence of identifying with Christ, the spiritual ignorance of those who do not know God, and the exposure of sin through the words and works of believers. The message challenges Christians to abandon the desire for worldly approval, recognizing that persecution is a normal expectation for those who live godly lives and refuse to compromise their faith. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to remain bold in their witness, understanding that the world's rejection is not a sign of error but a fulfillment of Christ's warnings.

This sermon explores the biblical role of the wife as a virtuous woman and a godly helpmeet, drawing primarily from Proverbs 31 and Ephesians 5. The central message emphasizes that submission to one's husband is an act of humility and obedience to God, mirroring the church's relationship with Christ. Through scriptural examples such as Lot's wife, Job's wife, and Priscilla, the text contrasts wives who hinder their husbands with those who empower them through wisdom, diligence, and kindness. The preacher urges women to cultivate these character traits before and during marriage, while also challenging men to lead in a way that facilitates their wives' spiritual growth. The tone is pastoral and instructional, aiming to encourage believers to live out their distinct roles with reverence and mutual support.

The sermon explores the profound influence of the tongue, emphasizing that words possess the power to either build up or destroy the soul. Drawing from the Book of James, the message highlights the danger of double-mindedness and the specific responsibility of preachers to speak only what is grounded in Holy Scripture, avoiding personal opinion or rashness. The central theme calls believers to recognize their inherent sinfulness and the inability to control their speech through human effort alone. Instead, the sermon urges the congregation to rest in the grace of Jesus Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their hearts and guide their words toward edification and love. This pastoral exhortation encourages a life of humility, repentance, and reliance on divine strength to navigate daily interactions with righteousness.