The sermon challenges believers to examine the spiritual condition of their households by asking what would be visible if Jesus visited their homes. Drawing from the story of Hezekiah in 2 Kings, the preacher urges families to prioritize Christ, unconditional love, regular Bible study, and persistent prayer as foundational elements of domestic life. It emphasizes the necessity of godly discipline, order, and peace within the family structure to counteract societal influences and raise children in the fear of the Lord. The message highlights that forgiveness and grace must be actively practiced at home so that children can understand God's mercy and develop a lasting faith. Ultimately, it calls for a consistent Christian witness where worship and integrity are not confined to the church but permeate every aspect of family life.

Imagine being 13 years old and told by a court that you cannot go to church, you cannot associate with your Christian friends, you cannot celebrate Christmas or Easter, and you cannot even read the Bible! If you think this is about Communist China today or perhaps even North Korea, think again. Join Jim Schneider and Mat Staver as they examine the details concerning a case (Bickford v. Bradeen) related to a girl named Ava in the state of Maine. Ava loves going to church. She misses her friends. She wants to worship with her mother. She wants to hear the Word of God, but the Supreme Judicial Court in Maine has told her NO. Commenting on this case Mat said, "In my 39 years of practicing law, I have never seen anything like this case." As a result, he will be taking this case to the United States Supreme Court.
 Other legal issues were discussed and listeners brought their thoughts to the discussion as well. More Information: LC.org

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.

Daily Worship - Secret and Family Worship.

The sermon explores how believers should respond when their hearts are overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, fear, or life's burdens, using Psalm 61 as the primary text. It emphasizes that faith does not require emotional composure but rather a desperate cry to God for refuge and strength. The preacher highlights three movements in the psalm: the urgent cry of the distressed heart, the shelter found in God's faithful character and the community of believers, and the ultimate hope in the reign of the everlasting King. By connecting David's ancient hopes to Jesus Christ's resurrection, the message assures listeners that their security rests not in self-control or circumstances, but in the eternal sovereignty and mercy of Christ. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to persevere in daily faith and corporate worship, trusting that Christ has conquered death and secures the believer's future.

The sermon explores the concept of worship as a costly investment that requires surrendering what is most valuable to God, drawing primarily from the story of Abraham in Genesis 22. It distinguishes between merely glorifying God and true worship, which involves offering control over possessions, time, and even personal comfort. The speaker emphasizes that genuine worship demands faith and wisdom, often requiring believers to endure embarrassment or loss for God's glory. By examining Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and the preacher's own family history of land donation, the message illustrates that such investments yield eternal rewards and spiritual blessings beyond immediate understanding. Ultimately, the teaching challenges listeners to evaluate their devotion by asking what they are willing to give up to honor God in spirit and truth.

Paul, progressing in his exhortation of the Saints at Ephesus. He picks up the same line of thought of prayer, reminding us of his dependance on God. He began with an invocation (14a), describing his heart's disposition before God. That of utter, humility, worshipful-reliance on Supreme majesty of God. This demands for a realized essence for our creation. Paul unveils his high view of God (v.14b– 15). Implied herein are three (3) values: (a) that prayer is primarily, family-oriented activity; b) that the Father is the identifier and definer of the family. He is the source, the creator and definer of who belongs into His household. Finally, c) that we must maintain the confident communion with God that's rooted and flows from our identity. In response to this, the must be: i) an individualized submission so God the Father. ii) foster corporate–family unity and iii) participate in continuance remembrance of our Christ – the intercessor. Until He comes.

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