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While the passive aspect of David's faith was demonstrated by his godly countenance, the active aspect of his faith was proven by action and his zealousness for God's honor and glory. And perhaps no better example is given in David's life than his victory over Goliath. First, it serves as a theological apologetic against the defiance of God, silencing the 'obstreperous mouths' of the enemy. But also, David's devotion to God and His glory is a relatable model for the Christian. For while the Christian may fail (as David did), our hope and ultimate victory are secured not by human effort but by the divine warrior who crushed the head of the serpent and grants us a part of his eternal glorious kingdom.

This sermon examines the Gibeonite deception in Joshua 9 to illustrate the nature of spiritual warfare and the sovereignty of God. It highlights how opposition to God's people often takes subtle, deceptive forms rather than direct confrontation, urging believers to guard against Satan's disguises and flattery. The text emphasizes the critical importance of seeking divine counsel through prayer and Scripture before making decisions, noting that hasty actions without God's guidance lead to consequences. Despite Israel's failure to consult the Lord, the sermon affirms that God remains sovereign, using even human error and enemy tactics to fulfill His ultimate purposes. Ultimately, the message offers comfort in the assurance that God's grace superabounds over human failure and that His will is always accomplished.

Lieutenant Colonel Phill Cochran spent more than two decades flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. He flew operational missions from Misawa Air Base, Japan in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. Later he trained the next generation of fighter pilots between 1990 and 2013 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. His career took him around the world, including Singapore, Africa, Germany, and Korea. Lt. Col. Cochran is the father of seven, and is also a grandfather. He spent 23 years as a pastor. Now retired from military service, he has authored the book, Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Faith, Discipline and Trust. As we read through the Scriptures, we see the Lord Jesus using many illustrations as He taught. He used agriculture by taking examples from a mustard seed, an olive tree, different types of soil and fields that were white unto harvest. He also used illustrations of shepherding, fishing and everyday life - things with which people were familiar. In similar fashion, the apostle Paul used various vocations to drive home spiritual truth in his letters. He compared a minister of the Word to a teacher who passes on Biblical truth to others, a farmer that labors and partakes in the first of his fruits, an athlete that runs the race faithfully and finishes his course with joy and a good soldier that endures hardness. Indeed, we relate to illustrations such as these. Our guest today has written from a vantage point that is unique to him. He was a fighter pilot and has written a devotional book that draws from his everyday experiences with application that presents Biblical truth.

This sermon explores the eschatological climax of history as depicted in Revelation 20, emphasizing that Christ's sovereign reign ultimately defeats all enemies, including Satan and death. The exposition argues that Satan's final release is a sovereignly permitted event that results in his immediate and eternal condemnation, rather than a threat to God's people. The text highlights the Great White Throne Judgment as a righteous, individual, and universal assessment of the unbelieving, contrasting the terrifying reality of hell with the secure hope of believers who are saved from this wrath. By connecting Old Testament prophecies of Gog and Magog with New Testament revelation, the message affirms that history moves toward a determined end where evil is eradicated and Christ's victory is fully realized. The tone is both convicting regarding the reality of judgment and comforting to Christians, urging them to live in light of this hope and to actively share the gospel with the lost.

Sermon | Esther 7:1-10| Sunday Evening Service, September 27, 2026. Preacher: Ps Rocky Stevenson This sermon examines the pivotal moment in Esther 7 where Esther reveals her Jewish identity to King Ahasuerus, exposing Haman as the enemy seeking their destruction. Ps Rocky highlights Esther's strategic wisdom and boldness in naming evil plainly, contrasting her courage with the king's drunkenness and Haman's terror. The central theological argument posits that God's preservation of Israel is not based on their righteousness or spiritual devotion, but on His irrevocable covenant faithfulness and grace. By connecting this ancient narrative to modern anti-Semitism and the church's call to boldness, the message emphasizes that divine providence works through ordinary means to fulfill God's promises. Ultimately, the sermon invites the audience to trust in God's unchanging character rather than their own performance, finding comfort in the assurance that God keeps His word even when His people are unfaithful. Visit Benoni Bible Church: www.benonibiblechurch.co.za Address: 149 President Brand Rd, Rynfield, Benoni - view on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oag383xq3U2b7RQN6 Copyright © 2026, Benoni Bible Church. All rights reserved.

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This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of finishing well in the Christian life, particularly for spiritual leaders, by examining Paul's instructions to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:11-12. The message outlines four key commands: fleeing from sin and worldly temptations, pursuing godly virtues such as righteousness and steadfastness, fighting against the threefold enemy of sin, the world, and the devil, and ultimately taking hold of eternal life. Using historical examples of fallen ministers and biblical illustrations like Joseph and General Washington, the preacher argues that wisdom often requires retreating from danger rather than recklessly engaging it. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging believers to avoid complacency by actively training their spiritual fitness and maintaining their pursuit of holiness until the finish line. The central call is to remain faithful in the long haul, ensuring that one's legacy is defined by endurance and victory rather than initial success.

This is the second part of Praying the Word of God discussing how to use the Word in our prayer life for deliverance in engaging the powers of darkness. This Spiritual Warfare teaching comes from years of research, personal involvement and commitment to see others released from the grips of the enemy. This is the audio content from the radio program called The Invisible War.

The sermon teaches that because Christians have died and been raised with Christ, they must not return to the slavery of human regulations and counterfeit spirituality from which Christ has freed them. False religion may have an appearance of wisdom through rules, asceticism, religious experiences, and outward displays of holiness, but these are merely imitations that cannot justify sinners or produce true sanctification. Paul therefore asks why those who have died to the world would again submit to commands such as "do not handle, do not taste, do not touch," especially when these originate in human teachings rather than Christ. True spiritual growth does not come through self-made religion or external regulations, but by holding fast to Christ, the Head of the Church, from whom God produces genuine growth. The sermon emphasizes that Christ has reconciled His people, canceled their debt, disarmed their enemies, and given them new life; therefore, believers obey not to earn salvation but because they have already been made alive in Him. Christians must discern counterfeit religion by Scripture and the gospel, refusing anything that places human works alongside Christ's finished work. Ultimately, the question is whether Christ Himself is sufficient, because only union with Him produces genuine freedom, holiness, and life rather than a mere imitation of spirituality.