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Before taking the Lord's Supper today we explore its significance by tracing its roots from the Old Testament Passover to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. It explains how Jesus fulfills the role of the Lamb of God, offering eternal redemption through His blood rather than temporary animal sacrifices. The message emphasizes that believers must remember this profound act of grace, acknowledging their former status as enemies of God and their new identity as redeemed children. By reflecting on Christ's victory over death and sin, the congregation is encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and service. The central call is to look back at the cross with gratitude and forward to eternal life with hope all the while remembering what He has done for us.

Item 1: God's Word Before Political Preference (Jonah 1:1-3) Item 2: Disobedience to the Work of God Item 3: Political Power and Spiritual Authority Item 4: God Sending of a Storm (Jonah 1:4-16) Item 5: God's Discipline and Mercy (Jonah 1:17) ` Item 6: A Compassionate Church (Jonah 2) Item 7: The God of Another Chance (Jonah 3: 1-3) Item 8: The Message of Judgement (Jonah 3: 4) Item 9: Nineveh Repents (Jonah 3: 5-10) Item 10: The Governments Accountability for Evil Item 11: God's Mercy Can Offend Religious People (Jonah 4: 1-2) Item 12: Compassion for People and not Political Parties Item 13: God Cares about the People (Jonah 4: 10-11) Item 14: Micah's Framework 1. Do Justice 2. Love Mercy 3. Walk Humbly with God Item 15: Speaking the Truth to Government Item 16: The Greatest Problem — Not Nineveh, But Jonah's Heart Item 17: One Greater than Jonah This sermon explores the book of Jonah to address the tension between divine mission and human political preference. The preacher argues that the church must prioritize God's word over partisan loyalty, distinguishing spiritual authority from civil power. Key themes include God's sovereignty in discipline, the necessity of proclaiming both judgment and mercy, and the call for believers to love their enemies as God does. The message challenges Christians to avoid confusing political identity with Christian identity while remaining accountable to God's standards of justice. Ultimately, the sermon urges the church to reflect God's compassion by caring for those they might otherwise condemn.

This passage ties everything together and prepares the way for the next stage of God's work with His people. Through Samuel, God renews His covenant with His people, triumphs over their enemies on their behalf, and grants them a peace and security not seen since the days of Gideon. The last Judge-Leader of Israel presides over God's people, perfectly positioned to accomplish God's plan in the establishment of the covenant with David. This sermon calls us to trust the Mediator that God provides for the acceptance of our worship.

This is the fifth 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.

The sermon outlines five essential characteristics of a good soldier of Jesus Christ, drawing primarily from 2 Timothy 2:1-5. It emphasizes that believers must be followers who submit to spiritual authority, familiar with the enemy's tactics and their own weapons, faithful through suffering, and finishers who persevere despite opposition. The speaker urges the congregation to reject comfort and isolation in favor of active engagement in spiritual warfare and community fellowship. By enduring hardship and remaining obedient to God's call, Christians demonstrate true character and secure their eternal reward. The message concludes with a call to resilience, reminding listeners that victory comes through Christ alone.

The sermon examines Jesus' question in Luke 20 regarding the Messiah being both David's son and his Lord, using Psalm 110 to reveal Christ's divine nature. It argues that this passage proves the Messiah preexisted David and possesses supreme authority over all enemies. The preacher emphasizes that Christ was active throughout the Old Testament and continues to reign from heaven today. This truth underscores the magnitude of Christ's condescension in leaving heavenly glory to save humanity. Consequently, believers are called to worship and obey Jesus not merely for his earthly work, but because he is eternally worthy as the divine Master.

The Bible says that the enemy roars around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Peter says do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you as though some strange thing happened to you but keep on rejoicing so that also the revelation of His glory you may rejoice in exultation. The New Testament teaches about the trying of one's faith as a fiery trial. But for Shadrach, Meshack, and Abendego it was a reality. The mysterious 4th Figure in this section of scripture is the Protector of God's people. The fire had no power over God's people. Not one stitch of clothing was singed. For that we rejoice. Whether Meshach, Shadrach, and Abendego saw this figure is up for debate. But we know one person who did and that 4th Figure would be etched in his mind forever Daniel 3:24-30 Luke 16:14 then 19-31

Php 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Php 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Php 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Php 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Php 3:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

Heidelberg Catechism Q. 31 teaches that Christ is called "Anointed" because He is ordained by the Father and anointed with the Holy Spirit as our Prophet, High Priest, and King. This lesson focuses on Christ's offices as **Priest and King**. As Priest, Christ fulfills the Old Testament priesthoods represented by Adam, Melchizedek, and Aaron. Adam served as a priest in Eden, representing mankind before God. Melchizedek was both priest and king, foreshadowing Christ's unique and everlasting priesthood. The Aaronic priests sacrificed, interceded, and blessed, pointing forward to Christ, the great High Priest. Christ is both the Priest and the perfect sacrifice. Unlike the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament, He offered Himself once for all, perfectly satisfying God's justice and eternally redeeming His people. He continues His priestly work by interceding for them before the Father and blessing them with salvation, grace, mercy, the Holy Spirit, and every spiritual blessing. His sacrifice, intercession, and blessing cannot be separated. As King, Christ fulfills the Old Testament kings, especially David. Unlike earthly kings, whose kingdoms were temporary and limited to Israel, Christ possesses an eternal kingdom and rules over all creation. He conquers not through earthly weapons but through humility, suffering, sacrificial death, His Word, and His Spirit. Christ reigns by ruling His people and His church, defending and preserving His people, and conquering every enemy—including sin, Satan, and death. He is the almighty King who will ultimately place every enemy under His feet.

The sermon explores the nature of divine love by contrasting human relationships with God's unconditional affection for humanity. It emphasizes that true love is a deliberate choice demonstrated through sacrifice, culminating in Jesus laying down His life not just for friends, but for enemies. The message highlights that while humans are naturally rebellious and unworthy, Christ paid the penalty for sin as an act of propitiation. Salvation is presented as a free gift received by faith rather than earned by works, requiring a personal response to this overwhelming offer. The central call is to recognize this matchless love and surrender to it, transforming from enemies of God into adopted children in His family.