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Pastor Mark Hogan taught from Psalm 110:5–7, defending commentator Matthew Henry's claim that the Messiah's return in devastating judgment is "pure gospel," since Scripture makes judgment integral to the good news itself (Romans 2:16, Acts 17, John 5—Christ as the ordained Judge). He traced the warrior-Messiah through Genesis 49's lion of Judah, Numbers 24's star from Jacob crushing the nations, and Psalm 2's iron-rod rule, then expounded the enthroned Jesus as the divine warrior personally executing kings on the day of Yahweh's wrath—a universal judgment no sinner escapes—supported by Revelation 6 (hiding from "the wrath of the Lamb"), Isaiah 63's blood-stained winepress treader, 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7, and Revelation 19's rider on the white horse. Verse 7's brook-drinking, head-lifted victor is compared to Samson in Judges 15, a mere type foreshadowing Christ's greater triumph over Babylon, the beast, Satan, and death; he tentatively reads "Adonai" in verse 5 as the Messiah himself executing judgment. The application is urgent: kings, the powerful, and all people must "kiss the Son" now before the day of wrath arrives; unbelievers must flee to Christ today, while believers—whose robes are washed white in the Lamb's blood (Revelation 7) and whose Judge is their saving high priest (Psalm 110:4)—anticipate His return with joyful expectation rather than dread, as the Lord's Supper testifies.

This sermon examines Revelation 19 to highlight the sovereign authority of Christ as He executes judgment on His enemies, specifically apostate Israel and the Roman Empire. The preacher emphasizes that while believers often long for immediate justice during times of persecution, they must trust in God's appointed timing for vindication. By analyzing the imagery of the great supper and the defeat of the beast, the text underscores that Christ's victory is absolute and certain, ensuring that those who oppose His people will face conscious, eternal punishment. The message encourages Christians to endure suffering with patience and hope, knowing that their King reigns over all earthly powers. Ultimately, the sermon calls for faithful obedience and holy reverence, reminding believers that their security rests in the unshakable kingdom of Christ rather than worldly stability.

This sermon explores the spiritual principles of Nehemiah chapter 4, emphasizing that genuine faith in God necessitates active obedience and readiness for spiritual warfare. The preacher argues against passive Christianity, asserting that believers must combine trust in the Lord with practical preparation to combat the enemy's tactics of fear and intimidation. By examining Nehemiah's leadership and the people's response, the message highlights how reverent submission to God displaces the fear of man and empowers the church to stand firm. The discourse further connects these Old Testament patterns to the New Testament call for a genuine revival characterized by experiential knowledge of Christ rather than mere intellectual assent. Ultimately, the central theme urges believers to pursue a deep, abiding reverence for God that fuels both personal holiness and corporate spiritual strength.

This message examines Deuteronomy chapters two and three, highlighting God's absolute sovereignty over nations and history as He guides Israel toward the Promised Land. The teacher emphasizes that despite facing formidable enemies like giants and fortified cities, the Lord has already secured victory for His people. Key theological themes include God's faithfulness in providing for His people during their wilderness wanderings and His role as the ultimate judge of sinful kingdoms. The message serves to encourage believers to trust in God's presence and power rather than relying on their own strength. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to hold fast to faith, knowing that if God is for them, no opposition can stand against them.

This is the sixth and final part of The Power of Prayer discussing The Sin List in an in-studio session with Rob Randall sharing on how to develop this list so we can live free. 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.

1. The enemies are afraid (v.1) 2. The men are cicumcised (v.2-9) 3. The children of Israel keep the passover (v.10) 4. The manna from heaven is withdrawn (v.11-12)

You — Be There This message centers on God's call to "be there"—to remain where He has placed us, listen for His voice, depend on His Word, and receive from Him before trying to give anything to others. Using Israel's manna in the wilderness, Numbers 11, Exodus 16, Deuteronomy 8, and Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4, the message shows that God's provision was never merely about bread. The deeper lesson was dependence: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." Israel had to gather, use, and preserve the manna according to God's instructions, teaching them that His gifts are only rightly enjoyed when received in submission to the Giver. The message then connects this wilderness lesson to the life of faith. God sometimes humbles, tests, and allows hardship not to destroy His people, but "to do you good in the end." Romans 8 explains that this good is ultimately being formed more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Jesus Himself modeled perfect dependence in the wilderness, refusing to act merely because He had the power or because the enemy suggested it. He lived by the voice of His Father. The great battle for every believer is therefore: Who will I listen to—God, myself, the world, my fears, or the enemy? Romans 15 reminds us that everything preserved in the Older Testament was written for our learning, so that through the endurance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. God's long record of faithfulness teaches us to trust Him. And His work in us is often "little by little"—victory by degrees. We do not manufacture transformation or ministry; the God of patience, comfort, and hope works His truth into us