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Prayer is most natural and simple of privileges. Prayer strengthens against flesh. Prayer will keep your heart tender.

The sermon examines the qualifications for church leadership outlined in Titus, emphasizing that spiritual worth is determined by faithfulness rather than worldly success or popularity. It highlights the necessity of holding fast to the faithful word of God, warning against false teachers who subvert households for financial gain or to satisfy itching ears. The message urges believers to test all teachings against Scripture, rejecting traditions and extra-biblical claims that do not align with the Bible. Central to the discourse is the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ alone, contrasting the narrow path of grace with the broad road of works. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, calling the congregation to remain grounded in sound doctrine and to trust in the finished work of Christ for their eternal security.

This sermon explores the concluding chapter of 1 Peter, focusing on the central command to stand firm in the true grace of God. The exposition identifies three key pillars for perseverance: humility in leadership and submission to God's sovereign will, alertness to spiritual warfare through faith and community, and the mutual encouragement of the church body. The speaker emphasizes that believers are not to bear their burdens alone but to cast anxieties on God, who cares for them, while remaining vigilant against the devil. Through the example of Mark's restoration, the message offers hope that God restores and strengthens those who have failed, ensuring that the church stands firm in unity and love until the end.

God is faithful. But will we answer His calling with faithful obedience? Pastor Ed Decker preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5 and 1 Corinthians 3, reminding believers that God keeps His promises, while we are called to serve faithfully and leave the increase to Him. A King James Bible message from Arnold Baptist Tabernacle. FULL DESCRIPTION (paste into YouTube/SermonAudio/Rumble as appropriate) God is faithful. Will you be? In 1 Thessalonians 5:24, the Bible declares, "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." Join Pastor Ed Decker at Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for a message about the faithfulness of God and the believer's responsibility to answer His calling. In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul urges Christians to remain watchful, pray without ceasing, give thanks, and hold fast to what is good. The message also draws on 1 Corinthians 3, where Paul reminds us, "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." Our calling is to serve faithfully. The results belong to God. The challenge: Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God. Accept God's results.

[Revelation-013] Revelation 15: Victorious Saints and The Last 7 Plagues - Rev 15 by Dr. John Brumett Date of Service: Oct 18 2026

Join us as we explore the gracious work of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word who became man to redeem us from sin. Discover how the Old Testament sacrifices pointed forward to Jesus, our perfect sacrifice and Great High Priest, who gave His own life to secure our eternal redemption. Learn why salvation is entirely a work of God's grace, how He brings us from spiritual death to life, and how we are called to respond. Consider with us what it means to believe in Christ, draw near to God, hold fast to our faith, and encourage one another in love and good works.

The sermon uses the narrative of Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27 to illustrate how believers can remain secure amidst life's storms by casting out four spiritual anchors. The first anchor is the Word of God, described as the ultimate source of strength and direction that must be meditated upon daily. The second is the grace of God, which provides salvation and redemption independent of human works. The third anchor is the mercy of God, which is renewed every morning and offers hope to both the lost and the backslidden. Finally, the sermon identifies the peace of God as the fourth anchor, which guards the heart and mind through Christ Jesus. These anchors are connected to the believer by the cord of faith, ensuring that despite the turbulence of the present world, the soul remains held fast until the day of salvation arrives.

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant. 6 Now when they had gone through [b]the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus, 7 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) [c]withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."