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Jesus in Gethsemane doesn't face death like the calm, steady martyrs, because he isn't dying as an example to follow but as a substitute bearing the full weight of God's wrath. Abandoned by sleeping friends and greatly distressed in his soul, he brings his anguish honestly to the Father and resolves to endure it anyway. The garden isn't mainly a lesson in how to suffer well; it's a window into how far his love went for people who would go on to betray and desert him.

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Landis OPC Morning Service September 13, 2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 9:37-38 Sermon Outline: 1. The Lord of the Harvest 2. The Harvest 3. The Prayer

This message examines Deuteronomy chapters two and three, highlighting God's absolute sovereignty over nations and history as He guides Israel toward the Promised Land. The teacher emphasizes that despite facing formidable enemies like giants and fortified cities, the Lord has already secured victory for His people. Key theological themes include God's faithfulness in providing for His people during their wilderness wanderings and His role as the ultimate judge of sinful kingdoms. The message serves to encourage believers to trust in God's presence and power rather than relying on their own strength. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to hold fast to faith, knowing that if God is for them, no opposition can stand against them.

This sermon examines the letter to the church in Pergamos, highlighting the tension between holding fast to the faith amidst persecution and the danger of compromising doctrine. The central focus is a detailed exegesis of the 'doctrine of Balaam,' using the Old Testament narrative to demonstrate that Balaam was a wicked false prophet who sought to lead Israel into idolatry and fornication despite God's explicit commands. The message warns against minimizing sin, such as sexual immorality and participation in pagan rituals, and criticizes the modern tendency to seek loopholes or justify behavior through selective interpretation. It emphasizes that true faith requires strict adherence to biblical standards and church discipline, urging believers to repent of any compromise with worldly practices to avoid the judgment of the sword of God's mouth.

Would you be willing for God to use you if only God sees it?