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Men's Breakfast | Matthew 19:4-5 | Men's Breakfast Service, October 24 2026. Guest Preacher: Tim Cantrell The sermon addresses the cultural crisis of manhood by contrasting the world's pathologization of masculinity with the biblical call for men to be strong, godly leaders. Grounded in Matthew 19:4-5, the message outlines ten essential marks of biblical manhood: being a believer, a leader, a lover, a provider, a protector, strong, sensible, sound, dignified, and Christ-like. It argues that true masculinity is not merely biological but is defined by sacrificial responsibility, spiritual authority, and moral integrity within the family and church. The tone is convicting and pastoral, urging men to reject passive or effeminate tendencies and instead embrace a robust, gospel-centered identity. Tim Cantrell emphasizes that only through salvation and the grace of Christ can men fulfill their God-given roles, serving as a counter-narrative to both toxic masculinity and the feminization of men. #masculinity #leadership #Christ #marriage #discipleship Visit Benoni Bible Church: www.benonibiblechurch.co.za Address: 149 President Brand Rd, Rynfield, Benoni - view on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oag383xq3U2b7RQN6 Copyright © 2026, Benoni Bible Church. All rights reserved.

Has modern Christianity created a version of God who never gets angry with His own children? In an age when biblical masculinity, fatherly authority, and accountability are increasingly under attack, even our understanding of God's character has been distorted. Modern psychology and feminism have helped undermine the biblical role of fathers, while popular religious teaching often portrays God as a Father who is never angry with His children, regardless of their disobedience. But what does the Bible actually teach? Scripture commands, "Be ye angry, and sin not" (Ephesians 4:26). There is sinful anger, but there is also righteous anger. This message examines how much of today's parenting substitutes repeated threats, frustration, yelling, and uncontrolled anger for consistent biblical discipline. God's pattern of the rod and reproof, administered calmly and lovingly, teaches children to obey without endless arguments and threats, bringing peace and rest to the home. Yet there are also times when anger itself is justified, provided it remains governed by righteousness. And what about our heavenly Father? The Scriptures repeatedly reveal that God became angry with His own people. Paul specifically tells New Testament believers that these Old Testament accounts were written as warnings for US! From Israel's rebellion in the wilderness to the solemn warnings of Hebrews, Corinthians, and the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Bible presents a sobering truth: God's love does not mean He is indifferent to the sins of His children. But the message does not end with God's anger. There is a wonderful difference between God's temporary displeasure and His everlasting covenant love!

Zion's Daughters Shamed by Outsiders What happens when women raised in churches and Christian homes question the old paths, while women without that upbringing begin recognizing the destructive fruits of feminism and seeking a return to marriage, motherhood, and submission to husbands? Ezekiel describes a startling reversal: the daughters of the Philistines were ashamed of Jerusalem's lewd ways! Those blessed with greater light had become a reproach to the God they professed to serve. Through Isaiah, Ezekiel, Titus 2, and Christ's warning to Laodicea, this message examines haughtiness, Christianized feminism, and a form of godliness that stops short of surrender. Are we truly returning to God - or merely fleeing sin's consequences while preserving our rebellious independence? God calls His people to more than outward worship, religious names, or partial reform. He calls us to humble ourselves, examine our foundations by Scripture, and embrace full repentance.

A brief view of the Eastern Orthodoxy. Why do they believe what they believe, how did it originate, why is it becoming popular, how do their doctrines compare with Roman Catholicism and the Reformed Faith?

This sermon examines the concept of feminine ungodliness by contrasting the life of a godly woman with the sins of self-indulgence, idleness, and gossip found in 1 Timothy 5. A woman who pursues pleasure over God, lacks meaningful work, or engages in corrupting speech is effectively dead while living. Drawing on Old Testament examples and New Testament applications, the text warns against the modern manifestations of these sins, such as retirement hedonism, social media addiction, and the breakdown of the domestic sphere. It exhorts believers to recognize godliness through good deeds rather than mere profession of faith, urging women to embrace their God-given roles in marriage, childbearing, and household management. The sermon concludes by challenging the church to champion true femininity and local charity as a counter-culture to modern feminism and state welfare, emphasizing that a life of purpose and service is the path to spiritual vitality.

A Biblical Return? Or Desperate Counterfeits? For generations, modern feminism has taught women that male authority is oppression, motherhood is a limitation, dependence is degrading, and personal autonomy is the highest good. But what happens when rebellion against God's created order finally produces loneliness, fatherlessness, broken homes, confused sexual identities, weakened men - and desperation? Isaiah describes a society in which mature and honorable men disappear, women and children rule, the daughters of Zion become haughty, and sin is displayed without shame. Yet after judgment falls and "thy men shall fall by the sword," the situation is dramatically reversed: Isaiah 4:1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach. Is our culture beginning to follow a similar pattern? Many women are rediscovering the value of masculine protection, provision, leadership, marriage, motherhood, and a husband's name. That may appear to be movement in the right direction - but desperation is not necessarily repentance. The collapse of feminism could produce biblical restoration for many. But for others, it could produce dangerous counterfeits: polygamy, male tyranny, sexual exploitation, perverse movements, etc. Women must reject rebellion against God's order. But men must also reject passivity, pornography, fornication, cowardice, bitterness, and cruel domination. The answer is not a war between the sexes. It is the surrender of both sexes to Jesus Christ and the ways of the Bible.