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Today Pastor Wayne Sanders kicks off Hebrews chapter 8. What does it mean when we say that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God? What does Jesus do at the right hand of God and why is this more important then Jesus being here with us in the flesh? Listen and be encouraged that we have a High Priest in Heaven. God bless you this week!

In this race of life none of the runners are on the same track, they all have their own specific track that is set before them. Some appear to have a relatively easy race; others are fraught with great difficulty. There is no competition between the runners, however, we do have a competitor; nevertheless, all are to run. This run is the Christian life, and we ought to expect in this race dangers, pitfalls, enemies, and the testings of faith all along the way.

Berean Adult Sunday School class. A verse-by-verse study through the books of the minor prophets.

Now the altar's down. The idol's been challenged. And the very next thing that happens… is that the enemy arrives. Isn't that often… how life feels? You take a step of obedience… and suddenly the pressure increases… and a dozen new problems arise? Let's step into our lesson.

This sermon examines Paul's defense of his apostleship in Galatians, arguing that the gospel is a divine revelation rather than a human invention. The preacher highlights that a human-originated gospel would flatter human pride, rely on works for salvation, and feature a heroic, worldly Messiah, whereas the true gospel exposes human sinfulness, offers salvation by grace alone, and centers on a humble, crucified Savior. Paul's extreme religious zeal and persecution of the church serve as a cautionary example that religious effort is no substitute for God's grace. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that God saves even His greatest enemies by His sovereign grace, as seen in Paul's conversion, ensuring that the glory belongs to God alone and that no one is beyond the reach of the gospel.

God wants us to be victors, not victims, to soar and not sink, to overcome and not be overwhelmed! Whatever challenges or problems you might be facing, the difference between being a victor or victim is how we respond to the challenges we are facing. This sermon looks at one of the most familiar Old Testament stories: David and Goliath. The Challenge that Israel was facing was Goliath, a Philistine fighter who was large, loud, and life-threatening. Saul and his army were the cowards who responded with fear and with passivity, hoping that their problem (Goliath) would go away. But he didn't. The young shepherd boy, David responded with courage and faith. Faith sees the challenges as God's problem. The conflict was not between Goliath and Israel, but between Goliath and the armies of the Living God. Faith also meets the challenges armed with the promises of God. God had promised victory over Israel's enemies. The battle belongs to the Lord! Faith also faces the challenges convinced of God's faithfulness! God n the past had delivered David from the paw of the lion and the bear! David believed that God would deliver him from the "paw" of this Philistine! Believing the problem was God's, armed with the promise of God, and convinced of God's faithfulness, the faith that conquers is a faith of action! David courageously fought and killed the giant! God brought about the victory as a witness to the watching world and as encouragement to others to trust God.

This teaching explores the book of Esther as a profound demonstration of God's sovereign preservation of His people, even in the absence of His explicit name. The sermon highlights the theme of divine providence through the narrative's reversals, such as the rise of Esther and the fall of Haman, arguing that these events are orchestrated by God rather than mere coincidence. It connects the historical context of the post-exilic era to the theological truth that God remains the main character of the Old Testament, working through human weakness to fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. The message emphasizes that God's faithfulness is evident in the details of history, offering comfort and assurance that He continues to protect His people against their enemies. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to remember God's past deliverance as a foundation for trust in His ongoing faithfulness.