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Children of the Highest Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Luke 6:27-36 July 19, 2026

Joshua 9:14 (KJV) And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

The sermon expounds on Hebrews 10:11-18, contrasting the repetitive and ineffective Levitical sacrifices with the single, perfect offering of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that Christ's sacrifice permanently removes sin and perfects believers, securing their justification through His active and passive obedience. The text highlights the theological significance of Christ sitting at the right hand of God, signifying the completion of His redemptive work and the assurance of victory over enemies. By invoking Jeremiah's prophecy of the New Covenant, the message asserts that God no longer remembers sins, rendering further sacrifices unnecessary. The preacher urges believers to rest in this finished work, rejecting doubt and self-effort in favor of living in the freedom and holiness provided by Christ.

VaultAI Summary: This sermon explores Psalm 110 to reveal the dual nature and authority of Jesus Christ as both David's descendant and eternal Lord. The preacher emphasizes that Christ, seated at God's right hand, possesses absolute dominion over all enemies and nations for the sake of His church. Central to this message is the transformative power of the Mediator, who makes sinners willing to come to Him and secures their salvation through His perpetual priesthood. The text highlights the comfort believers find in knowing that Christ intercedes continually and rules with total sovereignty. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to trust in Christ's victorious power and respond with willing obedience and worship.

The fruit of the Spirit is not merely something to quote, but something that should be evident in our daily lives, especially in love, joy, and peace. Joy is not just a passing emotion or outward cheerfulness, but a settled state of heart that comes from faith, hope, and love in the Lord. Murmuring, complaining, self-pity, and gloom hinder our testimony and discourage those around us, while a joyful spirit refreshes others and points them to Christ. Therefore, we must examine ourselves honestly, lay aside the habits that steal our joy, and seek to live as lights in this dark world with the joy of the Lord showing in our countenance, conversation, and conduct.

(AI Generated Summary) The sermon analyzes Jonah chapter four to expose the prophet's unjustified anger toward God for showing mercy to the repentant Ninevites. It contrasts Jonah's transactional love, which pities a plant only because it benefits him, with God's unconditional compassion for sinners who offer nothing in return. The preacher argues that anger against God is always sinful because His ways are just and He owes humanity nothing but wrath. By referencing the parable of the Good Samaritan and the nature of divine grace, the text challenges listeners to abandon self-centered affection and emulate God's mercy toward enemies. Ultimately, the message points believers to Christ as the only source of true redemption and calls them to love others with the same unmerited favor they have received.

One indication that we are children of God is that our Father in heaven sent His Son to give us true love in our hearts. 1. Other people made in God's image do strive to love their neighbors, but only sons of God go beyond that as Jesus teaches us to love our enemies. (v.43-44) 2. When our hearts desire that everyone be blessed, we are behaving as sons who take after our Father in heaven; only sons of God do that. (v.45-47) 3. The clearest evidence that God is our heavenly Father is that He sent His perfect Son to put perfect love in our hearts, just like our heavenly Father has. (v.48) Our Spiritual Growth Spurt: How motivating is it for us to show love for obedience' sake? Why? Why is it important for us, as Christians, to be different? Rom. 12:20 How does it honor God if we refuse to be more like Him? Rom. 5:10

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Bible Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Last Word

Subtitle: Verse By Verse Bible Teaching

Speaker: Bruce David Bell

Broadcaster: Berean Bible Fellowship

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/25/2024

Bible: Psalm 43:1-5

Length: 11 min.