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Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. (1 Samuel 12:17-19) *1/ God's promise to a people that had done wickedness. 2/ God's way of making us perceive and see that our wickedness is great. 3/ The effect.* ~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Service Preached at Bodle Street Baptist Chapel, England. ~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** This sermon examines the account in 1 Samuel where God sends thunder and rain to spoil the harvest, using this event to convict Israel of the wickedness of demanding a human king. The central message emphasizes that God's providential acts, even those involving loss or hardship, serve to reveal sin and direct believers toward the Gospel. The preacher argues that while God may permit circumstances that appear neutral or even favourable, it is His Word that defines righteousness, and He uses the 'rod' of chastening to ensure His people recognize their need for a Saviour. The discourse highlights that the remedy for sin was always present in the person of Jesus Christ, who stands as the ultimate intercessor. Ultimately, the intended effect of such divine dealings is a reverent fear of the Lord and a deepened appreciation for the grace found in the Gospel.

In this episode, Pastor Chuck and Dana talk about our comfort zones and how they can be a detriment to our spiritual lives and how we can step out from them.

Will life's afflictions shake your faith, or will God use them to strengthen your testimony? The Apostle Paul warned the young believers at Thessalonica that afflictions would come. And they did. Concerned for their spiritual condition, Paul sent Timothy to establish and comfort them concerning their faith. He feared that Satan, the tempter, might use their suffering to draw them away from the truth, making his labour among them vain. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5, Pastor Ed Decker challenges believers to examine how they respond when trials, hardships, and spiritual opposition come. The question is not whether affliction will come, but what it will accomplish in your life. Will you be AFFECTED by affliction, allowing trouble to move you away from your faith? Or will you be EFFECTIVE in affliction, standing firm in God's Word and remaining faithful through the storm? Key Scripture: "That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto." — 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Join Pastor Ed Decker and Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for this timely message about steadfast faith, spiritual endurance, and remaining faithful when life gets difficult.

This sermon examines the narrative of Gideon in Judges 6, highlighting the cycle of Israel's idolatry and subsequent oppression by the Midianites. It explores Gideon's initial fear and lack of confidence, contrasting his human limitations with God's sovereign power and patient provision of signs. The exposition details the strategic reduction of Gideon's army to three hundred men to ensure that the victory is attributed to the Lord rather than human strength. The account culminates in the night battle where the enemy is defeated through divine intervention and confusion, demonstrating that God uses the weak to confound the strong. The sermon concludes with the aftermath of the battle, including Gideon's refusal of kingship and the warning against the idolatry that eventually ensnares Gideon's household.

This sermon examines the final reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50, highlighting the transition from their fear of retribution to genuine repentance and forgiveness. The preacher contrasts mere remorse with true repentance, illustrating how the Holy Spirit convicts sinners to seek mercy rather than wallowing in guilt. By analyzing the brothers' plea and Joseph's response, the message emphasizes that while humans are responsible for their evil deeds, God sovereignly works all things for good, as seen in Joseph's ability to forgive because he recognized God's hand in his life. The exposition connects this narrative to the Christian experience of mediation through Christ, urging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and the promise of restoration despite past failures.

The sermon calls for a return to the 'old paths' of fervent prayer, personal holiness, and genuine conversion, contrasting the superficiality of modern religious practices with the depth of historical revivals. It argues that true revival is not merely an increase in numbers or emotional excitement, but a profound transformation of character evidenced by a life of devotion and separation from worldly influences. Through anecdotes of past revivalists and the failures of contemporary ministries, the message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's work requires a lifestyle of intercession and obedience rather than programmed events. The speaker urges believers to prioritize the knowledge of God and the fear of judgment over cultural trends, asserting that only a life rooted in the Word and sustained by prayer can withstand the coming judgment and effectively reach the lost.

In our past we feared death and its power over us, however, after the Lord Jesus Christ's death on the cross and rising from the death, He conquered death and death has no power over us.

This exposition of Psalm 33 highlights the sovereignty of God over all creation and the futility of human pride and power. The sermon contrasts the inability of kings, armies, and human strength to provide salvation with the divine ability to judge the wicked and preserve the righteous. It emphasizes God's omniscience, noting that He sees all the works and hearts of men, which should inspire awe and accountability. Central to the message is the assurance that God's eye is upon those who fear Him, offering deliverance from death and sustenance in times of famine. The sermon concludes with an encouragement for believers to wait on the Lord, trusting in His mercy and holy name as their ultimate help and shield.