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Theme: One day all God's people will dwell with him in glory, where there will be no more sin, no more death, and no more enemies to conquer. 1) Flee to God 2) Feast with God 3) Wait for God

The sermon explains that the genealogy of Noah's sons is not merely a list of ancient names but a historical map showing the development of the nations and the unfolding of God's plan to bring salvation to the whole world. Through Japheth, Ham, and Shem, humanity spreads across the earth following Babel, with Japheth representing the Gentile nations, Ham's line producing many of Israel's idolatrous enemies, and Shem carrying forward the promised seed that eventually leads to Abraham and ultimately Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes that God's redemptive purpose was never confined to ethnic Israel; Israel served as the chosen means through which the Messiah and His blessing would come to all nations, culminating in Christ's Great Commission to disciple them. In contrast, Nimrod represents mankind's recurring attempt to establish greatness apart from God—building kingdoms, seeking a name for himself, and pursuing worldly power—while Scripture teaches that true significance is found in knowing Christ and making His name known. The sermon concludes by showing how the seventy nations of Genesis 10 ultimately anticipate a people made new in Christ: as Jesus sends out the seventy to proclaim His kingdom, the scattered nations begin to be gathered into one redeemed people, eventually becoming the innumerable multitude from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life.

This is the first part of The Power of Prayer introducing 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 promise of possessing 2. the defeat of the enemy

True repentance must deal not only with sins against God, but also with trespasses against other people. From Luke 17, Matthew 18, and other scriptures, we learn that trespasses involve the harm, offense, injury, or dishonor we bring upon others, and that they cannot simply be ignored while claiming to be right with God. Forgiveness, restitution, humility, and reconciliation are necessary parts of walking in love, because love works no ill to its neighbor and seeks peace wherever possible. We, as believers, need to examine whether we have wronged others, seek forgiveness where needed, forgive those who have trespassed against us, and live as new creatures who fear God, love others, and stop walking carelessly over the lives of people around them.

James explores the spiritual battle against Satan's attacks by examining Ephesians 6:16, which commands believers to take up the shield of faith. He illustrates how the enemy uses fiery darts of doubt, fear, and sin to inflame the heart, but emphasizes that faith acts as a protective barrier by relying on God's character and promises rather than personal strength. His sermon clarifies that while temptations will inevitably strike, believers can extinguish their destructive power through trust in Scripture and immediate obedience. It encourages Christians to recognize these attacks as evidence of being in the battle rather than signs of failure, urging them to stand firm in the Lord's might. Ultimately, the teaching calls for a life of conscious dependence on God's strength to maintain peace and unity within the church and home.

3 Majorly Unique Judges found in the book of Judges-- 1. Ehud: The left-handed assassin. He uniquely smuggled a double-edge short sword past palace guards to assassinate the Moabite King Eglon. 2. Then there is Gideon: The insecure deliverer. He uniquely was tested by God multiple times with a wool fleece and famously thinned his massive army down to just 300 men using a water drinking test. Then went on to defeat the enemies of God by breaking glasses and shouting their victory chant. 3. Finally, Samson: The tragic strong man created by God. He possessed superhuman strength but had zero moral restraint and ultimately learns the lesson for today, Real Strength doesn't come from within; Real Strength only comes from God.

In an extreme show of unmerited mercy, God delivers apostate Israel from certain destruction by the King of Syria. This is the Fortieth Sermon in the series The Kingdom Divided; and exposition on First Book of the Kings.

Heidelberg Catechism Q. 52 52. What comfort is it to thee that "Christ shall come again to judge the quick and the dead"? That in all my sorrows and persecutions, with uplifted head I look for the very same person, who before offered himself for my sake, to the tribunal of God, and has removed all curse from me, to come as judge from heaven: who shall cast all his and my enemies into everlasting condemnation, but shall translate me with all his chosen ones to himself, into heavenly joys and glory.

Joshua 12:7-11 (KJV) And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions; 8 In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and in the springs, and in the wilderness, and in the south country; the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: 9 The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth-el, one; 10 The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; 11 The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; Joshua 13:1 (KJV) Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.