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Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Psalm 110 as the most significant messianic psalm, using Jesus' question to the Pharisees to prove the Messiah is David's Lord, not merely his son. He expounds verses 1-2, showing that the command to "sit at my right hand" signifies Christ's heavenly enthronement, fulfilled at his ascension and exaltation as cited in Acts and Ephesians. The "until" attached to his reign reveals an inaugurated kingdom—Christ rules from heaven now while enemies persist until final judgment, echoing 1 Corinthians 15 and Hebrews 10. God extends Christ's kingly scepter from Zion through gospel proclamation and Church building (Matthew 16, 28; Acts 2), demonstrating his rule even while Satan and persecuting powers remain active. The practical application is that believers should have joyful optimism and confidence in Christ's current enthronement while expecting opposition as normal. He also calls believers to hope, believing that Psalm 110:1's "until" guarantees that all enemies, including death, will ultimately be vanquished.

Christ's dealing with the woman at the well shows believers how to speak to souls wisely, personally, and with God at the center. From John 4 we see that true evangelism often happens in ordinary daily encounters, not in organized campaigns, and that believers should be ready to speak first, use everyday circumstances as a doorway, and turn the conversation toward God and eternal things. We can see how Jesus moved the woman from earthly thoughts about water and daily burdens to the deeper need of her soul, eventually bringing her sin into the light without a careless or confrontational approach. Believers need to be filled with the Word of God, alert to divine appointments, willing to speak a good word for the Lord, and careful to let God expose the heart so sinners may come face to face with Him, their sin, and the living water only Christ can give.

The sermon explores Joshua chapter 8 to illustrate how God transforms past defeats into future victories for those who remain faithful. It emphasizes that after dealing with sin through repentance, believers receive divine encouragement and a new strategy rather than remaining in despair. The narrative highlights the importance of relying on God's specific plans instead of human understanding or self-confidence. Additionally, it warns against the enemy's tactic of using past failures to foster pride and distraction, urging vigilance in guarding one's spiritual life. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to return to their areas of failure with faith, trusting that God provides the power for complete triumph.

The Help of God (1 Sam 7:7–12) Israel repented, and the enemy appeared. They were afraid, but instead of reaching for the ark they reached for prayer. A lamb was offered. Samuel cried. God heard. Heaven thundered. Israel pursued. Victory came. Then Samuel raised a stone. What should we remember? The battle after repentance does not mean repentance was wrong. Weakness can drive us into the safest place, dependence upon God. Prayer must rest upon the sacrifice and intercession of Christ. God's help does not excuse us from action. And past mercy must never be forgotten. So when the next Philistine appears, do not merely stare at the size of the army. Look at your Ebenezer.

The sermon exhorts believers to recognize the reality of Satan as a formidable adversary who seeks to devour the vulnerable. It outlines six spiritual defenses derived from 1 Peter 5, beginning with the necessity of being clothed in humility and submitting to God's mighty hand. Believers are urged to cast their anxieties on God, maintain sober vigilance against temptation, and resist the devil through steadfast faith and the Word of God. The message emphasizes that standing firm in divine grace provides the strength to overcome spiritual attacks and endure affliction alongside the global body of believers.

War A Good Warfare Part Three — The Conflict Confronted The Christian life is spiritual warfare, but believers are commanded to fight it faithfully and biblically. This final message examines the enemy, the weapons, and the character required to "war a good warfare" while maintaining faith and a good conscience. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

The sermon explores the critical importance of self-control by examining Proverbs 25:28, which compares an unbridled spirit to a city with broken walls. It illustrates how unchecked emotions, desires, and impulses gradually erode personal integrity and expose individuals to spiritual danger and destructive consequences for themselves and others. The speaker emphasizes that true strength lies not in conquering external enemies but in mastering one's own inner nature through the discipline of temperance. Ultimately, the message asserts that believers cannot rely on their own willpower alone but must depend on the Holy Spirit to rebuild these protective boundaries and maintain spiritual vigilance against temptation.

The sermon explores the conquest of Jericho as a paradigm for Christian spiritual warfare, emphasizing that believers fight from a position of guaranteed victory rather than for it. It highlights how Jesus Christ defeated Satan and sin on the cross, rendering the enemy's ultimate defeat certain despite ongoing resistance. The preacher urges Christians to rely on faith and obedience to God's specific instructions, trusting in His wisdom even when His methods seem unconventional. By appropriating biblical promises and resisting the devil through spiritual discipline, believers can experience peace and triumph in their daily lives. The message concludes with an encouragement to live confidently in the reality of Christ's finished work.

Samson lost his strength, his sight, and his freedom because of his own failure, but God was not finished with him. Even while he was blinded and pushing in the darkness, his hair began to grow again, reminding us that God can restore what the enemy thought was permanently destroyed. When Samson finally placed his hands upon the pillars, he was willing to give everything to see the enemy defeated one more time. This message challenges us to hold fast to truth, seek the anointing of God, and refuse to turn loose of what matters most.