Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 12:15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; 16 lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. 17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. Deut 29:18 so that there may not be among you man or woman or family or tribe, whose heart turns away today from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations, and that there may not be among you a root bearing bitterness or wormwood; 19 and so it may not happen, when he hears the words of this curse, that he blesses himself in his heart, saying, 'I shall have peace, even though I follow the dictates of my heart'—as though the drunkard could be included with the sober.

COMMUNION OF THE SAINTS, PART 2 SUMMARY: As believers in communion with Christ, we are bound to maintain a fellowship and communion in the worship of God and to serve one another according to our abilities, performing spiritual services and relieving one another in outward things in the community wherein we stand. 1689 CONFESSION, "COMMUNION OF THE SAINTS," PARA. 2: "All Saints are bound to maintain an holy fellowship and communion in the worship of God, and in performing such other spiritual services as tend to their mutual edification; as also in relieving each other in outward things, according to their several abilities and necessities: which communion, though especially to be exercised by them in the relations wherein they stand, whether in families or churches, yet as God offereth opportunity, is to be extended unto all those who in every place call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus." I. "BOUND TO MAINTAIN." A. and Communion in Worship II. "ACCORDING TO ABIITIES." A. Performing Spiritual Services. B. Relieving One Another in Outward Things III. "WHEREIN WE STAND." A. Families. B. Churches. C. Every Place.

The sermon introduces the book of James by analyzing the author's humble self-identification as a bondservant rather than emphasizing his apostolic status or familial relationship to Jesus. This choice highlights the theological truth that all believers are slaves to either God or Satan, with salvation being solely an act of divine grace and sovereign election. The preacher contrasts this spiritual reality with human tendencies toward prejudice and judging by outward appearance, urging the church to treat all members with equal hospitality regardless of social status. By examining James's transformation from a skeptic to a believer, the message underscores that genuine faith inevitably produces good works as a response to God's mercy. Ultimately, the text serves as an encouragement for Christians to rest in the gospel and extend that same grace to others.

Theme: The message of Zechariah (ch. 1-8) implores the people of God to complete the rebuilding of the temple, reassuring them that completing their work will have worldwide consequences, though they don't see it yet. 1. The circumstances behind the book of Zechariah 2. The contents within the book of Zechariah 3. The demands from the book of Zechariah

Family & Friends Service

(1) Israel Watch 9/6/26: We renew "tit-for-tat" between the U.S. and Iran. And we discuss the propaganda war with another fake news story about Israel closing Christian schools, which they did not. (2) Feminist Founder Has Died: Gloria Steinem. We provide a little history (from a left wing media perspective) compared with Scripture AND the fact that Gloria was a C.I.A. asset. We discuss Harry Truman's intentions for the C.I.A., when he founded it and his Washington Post article one month after the assassination of JFK. (3) Apostasy Update: Drag "preachers" in the United Methodist churches preaches the "Gospel of Stardust" similar to that preached by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. (4) Vice President J.D. Vance makes clear that he is not a born again believer in the Gospel. (5) On A Lighter Note: VP Vance sadly also follows the culture feminization of the English language pronouncing "and" as "an-T" with a hard T instead of a hard D. https://bbfohio.com

The sermon contrasts the initial faith and purity of Rebecca in Genesis 24 with her later moral decline, illustrating that character determines whether one fulfills their God-given potential. It highlights how favoritism and partiality within the family created division and led to conniving behavior rather than trusting God's plan. The preacher warns against allowing personality or preference to override biblical principles of justice and unity in the home. Practical advice is given to maintain marital priority and consistent discipline to prevent such spiritual erosion. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to cultivate strong character so they may faithfully reach the potential God has intended for their lives.