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To love God supremely is the fundamental duty of man, as well as the foundation of true salvation, obedience, and Christian living. From John 15:9 and other scriptures, the Bible teaches that Christ loves His people as the Father loves Him, and He told us to "continue in his love." Real love is not merely emotion, religious zeal, loyalty, or words, but a life that gives itself to God in obedience and sacrifice. Love is not love unless it puts to death the selfish, self-centered heart, and esteems God and others more than ourselves. Do not be deceived by your emotional feelings toward God if you are living in disobedience to his Word. Love lives only in deeds, and the kind of love God commands from us is not feelings and emotion, but recognizing his greatness and goodness and laying down our lives for Him.

1. Christ's entry was triumphant 2. Christ's enlisted men were forgetful 3. Christ's enemies were frustrated

This short twelve verse Psalm speaks eternal truths to each believer. God wants each believer to trust only in him, stated four different times in this short Psalm. King David was a great king, not because of his strength, but because of the strength God gave to him. Regardless of the enemies David faced, he always trusted in God and God always delivered him. David's strength, and our strength, comes from God, not from ourselves. May we all learn tis invaluable lesson: God is much greater than any of us, and it is excellent for each of us to trust God instead of ourselves. If we want final, conclusive victory, this victory will be because God, in his eternal power, has given victory to us.

What are some ways to recognize the Antichrist when he comes? This evening, we look at how Scripture describes this tyrannical enemy of the faith. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/08/sermon-who-is-antichrist-part-1-dan.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

Christ is the wisdom of God, and Daniel shows us wisdom living among its enemies. We can press further. Ch. 1:3 speaks of "the royal seed," and we know that this is ultimately a Messianic title. Though Daniel is obviously a prophet, his position as the wisest man in Babylon and the king's trusted advisor puts him squarely at the intersection of the Messiah's prophetic and kingly roles. Daniel not only shows us what happens when wisdom goes to Babylon. He shows us both the prophetic and kingly dimensions of God's wisdom as it is given into the hand of the great kingdoms of men. Daniel gives us assurance that God knows and controls history; he shows us that faithfulness is possible in a foreign land. It's hard to sing the Lord's song in Babylon, but Daniel shows us how it's done. It's hard to be the Son of God on earth, but Jesus shows us how it's done. Daniel, the man of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, is given into the hand of Babylon, but sets himself to avoid defilement — and God blesses him, in fact, reveals to him the human face of Jesus. Daniel is like Christ in many ways, but even more importantly, he actually sees Christ and gets to meet Him and touch Him. This book then deals with Christ and the nations, with the royal seed in the Babylonian court, the temple vessels defiled but the sons of Judah undefiled because their God is faithful. Let's dive in and look at some of these themes more closely.

Hosea 9:6 (KJV) For, lo, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places for their silver, nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be in their tabernacles.

This sermon analyzes Jonah chapter four to expose the hypocrisy of being angry at God's mercy toward enemies while caring more for personal comfort. The preacher contrasts Jonah's shallow grief over a withered gourd with God's profound concern for the souls of Nineveh, warning against confusing material prosperity with divine approval. It challenges believers to reject a dual life of claiming faith while indulging in worldly desires or political bitterness. The message emphasizes that true joy must stem from a relationship with Christ rather than fluctuating circumstances. Ultimately, it calls for decisive obedience and repentance before facing eternal judgment.

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17;Luke 10:25-37 This sermon analyzes the Parable of the Good Samaritan to expose the lawyer's flawed motive for seeking eternal life through works rather than faith. The preacher highlights how Jesus redirects the questioner to Scripture, revealing that true righteousness requires perfect love for God and neighbor, a standard no one can meet. By contrasting the indifferent priest and Levite with the compassionate Samaritan, the message defines neighborly love as extending even to enemies. The central argument asserts that recognizing this failure drives individuals to acknowledge their sinfulness and need for salvation. Ultimately, Christ is presented as the only one who perfectly kept the law and paid the penalty for sin, offering grace to those who repent.

The sermon explores the profound theological concept of reconciliation between sinful humanity and a holy God, using Chief Joseph's surrender as a historical parallel. It emphasizes that humans are naturally alienated and hostile toward God due to sin, making self-redemption impossible. Peace is established solely through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, where His blood paid the debt for sin and satisfied divine justice. Believers are called to cease their spiritual warfare by surrendering to Christ's authority and resting in the completed nature of His sacrifice. This reconciliation transforms believers from enemies into holy, unblameable recipients of God's grace and mercy.