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Immersion is God's Word is a major, major part of spiritual growth and Victory: No matter how dark the times, no matter how strong the enemy, Scripture os the Victory; If you're saved, you're a PRIEST, SOLDER, MINISTER OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS, if a father, a SPIRITUAL HEAD OF HOUSE, if a mother, A JEEPER OF THE HOME; all of these require special training in a NEW TESTAMENT Church. Part 1: The Bible's emphasis on immersion in Scripture & An Effectual Bible Study Habit: 1. Make Bible study a high priority; Part 2: Bible Memorization; Memory Verse Journal; Part 2: Pursuing a Serious Bible Education

This sermon explores the structure of the Epistle of Jude, identifying it as a 'battlefield letter' designed to equip believers to contend for the faith. The teaching highlights the chiastic structure of the book, which bookends the central theme of apostasy with the assurance of the Christian's salvation. Drawing parallels to military preparation, the message emphasizes that believers are sanctified, preserved, and called by God, providing a secure foundation before engaging in spiritual conflict. The enemy's primary tactic is described as instilling doubt regarding God's Word, promises, and the believer's standing, whereas the Christian response is rooted in the full assurance of faith, hope, and understanding. The sermon concludes by urging believers to rest in God's mercy and peace, maintaining a posture of compassion and resilience as they navigate the challenges of the last days. Questions: Why does the book of Jude begin and end with assurance? What does the Bible mean by full assurance of faith? How can a Christian know for sure that they are saved? What does Jude mean when he says Christians are sanctified, preserved, and called? What does it mean to be preserved in Jesus Christ? Can a Christian have complete assurance of eternal life? Why is assurance important before contending for the faith? How does Satan use doubt to attack Christians? Why does Satan try to make Christians doubt the Word of God? What does it mean to earnestly contend for the faith in Jude 3? Who are the apostates Jude warns Christians about? Why does Jude warn about false teachers inside the church? Does God protect Christians during spiritual battles?

This sermon explores Psalm 41 as a messianic prophecy that reveals the character of Christ through the lens of David's suffering. The exposition highlights the contrast between those who show compassion to the needy and the enemies who conspire against the righteous, culminating in the profound pain of betrayal by a close friend. The preacher argues that Jesus identifies with these words, taking on the sins of his people and enduring the rejection of both his public enemies and his intimate disciples. The message moves from the reality of human sin and the need for divine mercy to the ultimate hope found in Christ's resurrection, which vindicates him and secures his exaltation. The sermon concludes by affirming that all blessing flows from God, who is eternally blessed in himself and who bestows grace upon his people through their union with Christ.

In Judges 3, we are introduced to the first three judges of Israel: Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar. This study follows the cycle of Israel's departure from the Lord, the oppression that followed, their cry for deliverance, and the Lord's gracious intervention. As we work verse by verse through the chapter, we consider the different enemies God used to chasten His people—from a distant invader from Mesopotamia to the nearby Moabites and the Philistine raiders—and how the Lord raised up deliverers at the appointed time.

Honoring father and mother is a lifelong command from God, carrying a promise of blessing and a serious responsibility to show respect, gratitude, and practical care. To "set light by" parents is to treat them with contempt, dismiss their worth, or regard their needs as an unwanted burden. Religious gifts, church attendance, and outward devotion cannot replace obedience to this command. Honor does not require pretending that parents have never done wrong, but their failures do not excuse personal wrongdoing or remove each person's accountability before God. Forgiveness and a refusal to act out of bitterness are essential, even in difficult family relationships. Children need to be taught this respect from their earliest years, and that responsibility continues into adulthood, especially when aging parents need care and assistance. Honoring parents is a foundational part of love and order in the home and society. God takes both its observance and its violation seriously, and genuine love for Him must reach beyond religious words into the way parents are treated.

This sermon explores the theological concept that God motivates believers through the promise of rewards, challenging the notion that serving God should be devoid of self-esteem or significance. Using the life of Moses as a primary example, the message highlights how he chose to suffer with God's people over the fleeting pleasures of Egypt because he looked ahead to the reward. The speaker argues that this divine incentive is not self-righteous but is rooted in Jesus' own teachings on receiving credit for loving enemies and seeking God's honor. The discourse connects this biblical principle to practical spiritual growth, suggesting that praying for enemies leads to a greater anointing and insight, while also emphasizing the ultimate accountability at the judgment seat of Christ. The sermon concludes with a pastoral appeal for salvation, urging listeners to ensure their eternal security by confessing Christ and relying on His grace rather than their own works.

The sermon centres on Joshua 1:3 and it presents the book of Joshua not as a call to present day physical warfare but as a picture of spiritual realities and encouragements for God's people in the midst of present day spiritual warfare. The conquest of Canaan visually demonstrated God's superior power, the danger of sin in the camp (seen in Ai with Achan), and the need for faith. Canaan itself is a type pointing beyond the physical land to an everlasting heavenly inheritance. Joshua offers encouragements of spiritual victory already secured in Christ and a foretaste of the full rest to come. When Christ returns, even death—the last enemy—will be put under His feet. With Christ there is victory and entrance into the heavenly Canaan; without Him there is only a return to Egypt and exclusion from the blessings of Canaan.

This sermon addresses the spiritual battles facing Christian families, emphasizing that the enemy often targets the father to disrupt the household. It illustrates how unresolved personal bondage, occult involvement, or unconfessed sin can create legal rights for demonic attack, affecting spouses and children with issues ranging from behavioral disturbances to severe mental health crises. The speaker urges fathers to take responsibility for their spiritual authority, to cleanse their homes and properties, and to pursue personal freedom through confession and prayer. By highlighting the theological truth that the enemy is already defeated, the message encourages believers to appropriate their victory in Christ, internalize biblical truth, and stand firm as protectors of their families against deceptive and destructive influences.

The sermon explores the theological foundation of spiritual warfare by examining Psalm 91 as a declaration of God's protective shelter for believers. It emphasizes that true victory is not derived from human strength but from abiding in the person and work of Jesus Christ, specifically through the cross. The teaching identifies the three primary enemies— the world system, the flesh, and the supernatural realm of darkness— and asserts that God's names reveal His attributes of omnipotence, refuge, and faithfulness. By dwelling in this divine shelter, believers are empowered to resist fear, overcome demonic oppression, and minister effectively to the spiritually oppressed. The message concludes with the assurance that God's ultimate purpose is to satisfy His people with the fullness of His salvation.

I Will and You Shall The Mercy of God, the Responsibility of Faith, and the Victory of Obedience Scriptures: Joshua 11–12; Deuteronomy 11 and 30; Numbers 21; Psalm 136 Message Summary God's promises and our obedience are not in competition. They work together according to His Word. Throughout Joshua 11, we discover a beautiful relationship between what God promises to accomplish and what He commands His people to do: "I will, and you shall." God promised Israel the land, but Joshua had to go in and take possession of it. God promised to deliver their enemies, but Joshua had to engage in battle. God promised victory over the overwhelming armies gathered at Merom, but Joshua still had to obey the command to hamstring their horses and burn their chariots. The Lord was teaching His people that their confidence must remain in Him rather than in their resources, military strength, or natural understanding. Sometimes the very thing we believe will make us stronger becomes the thing that weakens our dependence upon God. Joshua could have preserved the horses and chariots to strengthen his army, but doing so would have violated God's instructions. The issue was not whether those resources were useful. The issue was whether Joshua would trust the Lord enough to obey Him. Either the horses would be hamstrung, or Joshua's dependence upon God would be compromised. Joshua chose obedience. The Word Already Given Joshua 11:15 declares that Joshua left nothing undone of all that the Lord had commanded Moses. God spoke through Moses, Moses instructed Joshua, and Joshua carried out the mission. Deuteronomy was the foundation of the instructions Joshua was following. This remin