Question: What was the Sin of Adam? Answer: The sin of Adam was the willful; rebellion against the known commandment of God. Grab your Bible and join us as we learn about Adam's fall, the anatomy of temptation, what Adam's sin actually was, why Adam is blamed and not Eve, how could a Holy creature fall, the covenant he broke, and the Second Adam who came to save and restore what was lost in the first.

Matthew 22:34-40

This sermon introduces a series on the Ten Commandments by examining the purpose of the law and the specific demands of the first commandment. It establishes that while Jesus fulfilled the sacrificial requirements of the law, He confirmed its moral authority, calling believers to love God with their entire heart, soul, and mind. The central argument posits that the reason for obedience is the redemption accomplished by Christ, who purchased believers with a price, thereby making them God's property. The message urges the congregation to view wholehearted devotion not as a burden but as a natural response to grace, manifesting in the consistent obedience of God's Word and the prioritization of spiritual commitments over worldly distractions.

This sermon establishes the biblical mandate for the church to engage in prayer, fasting, and humility for the nation and its leaders, grounded in the command found in 1 Timothy. It argues that Christians hold a unique position as intercessors for a society that is increasingly distant from God, citing historical and contemporary examples of spiritual decline. The message emphasizes that effective intercession requires first examining one's own heart, confessing personal and corporate sin, and rejecting a Pharisaical attitude of self-righteousness. Rather than viewing fasting as a means to compel God's hand, the preacher presents it as a response to God's merciful character and a reminder of human dependence on divine grace. The ultimate hope rests not in political reform or human effort, but in the transformative work of the Holy Spirit to change hearts and bring about true revival.

Worldwide news from a Christian perspective. That's what you'll get each week when you review Crosstalk's Friday News Round-Up & Comment. Here's a sample of what Jim presented this week: --President Trump used the United Nations gathering and the run-up to a White House summit to work through the largest foreign policy files on his desk in one stretch--Iran, Russia, China, artificial intelligence, Greenland, and a contracting global peace organization. Jim provided audio from the president's comments. --Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the U.S. and China have extended their trade agreement by 2 months, pushing the new end date to January 10th. --President Trump launched a pointed attack on the International Criminal Court, calling it a "rogue institution." --Jim provided a portion of the remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. --A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators have called on President Trump to press visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to end China's persecution of religious minorities. --Chinese President Xi Jinping made history this week as the first Chinese leader to make two formal state visits to the U.S. He arrived with a bold proposal. Send 100,000 U.S. students to study in his communist nation. --Democratic New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned after an independent investigation substantiated sexual harassment and ethics violations against him. --China's President Xi Jinping told President Trump that the world's two largest economies must avoid military confrontation, arguing that they can compete without allowing their rivalry to spiral into war.

~~~~~~~ No 31 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:20-22** For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. *1/ The danger of backsliding. 2/ Ways and steps to backsliding to old sins. 3/ Hope for a backslider.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon addresses the spiritual danger of backsliding, defined as a return to former sinful ways or doctrinal errors after initial conversion. It distinguishes between the irreversible fall of false professors and the recoverable condition of true believers who may drift from their first love. The message identifies specific indicators of spiritual decline, such as neglecting private devotion, isolation from the church, pride, and susceptibility to novel teachings. It concludes with a pastoral assurance of hope, emphasizing that God is merciful and willing to restore those who genuinely repent and return to Him, citing examples like Peter and Solomon to demonstrate the power of divine grace in healing backslidings.

2026 Mt. Carmel Baptist Campmeeting Thursday Afternoon

Did not intend to spend the first half hour talking about the challenges facing us in the US as the mid-terms approach, but, that's what happened! Then we moved to a clip of LDS apologist Hayden Carroll misrepresenting Millard Erickson and Charles Ryrie in a dialogue on the Trinity.

This sermon examines the first chapter of the book of Esther, focusing on the character of King Ahasuerus and Queen Vashti to illustrate the theme of divine providence. The speaker highlights the king's pride and extravagant display of wealth, contrasting it with Vashti's refusal to comply with his drunken command to appear before his courtiers. While the text does not explicitly name God, the sermon argues that His hand is visible in the removal of Vashti, which sets the stage for Esther's rise to the throne and the eventual salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. The discussion connects this historical event to New Testament principles of marital respect and submission, citing passages from Ephesians, Colossians, and 1 Peter. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that God works through the affairs of men and historical events to fulfill His will, even when His name is not mentioned in the narrative.

This Crosstalk is another in our "What in the World?" series. These broadcasts include stories of the bizarre or that which is out of the ordinary, where the initial reaction is, "What in the world?" Here are some highlights from the first half of the program: --A drag queen welcomes students back to Portland public schools. --The long-time pastor of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico was recently caught on camera promoting an inclusive translation of the Bible that strips the text of gendered language. --Reverend Jim Rigby, longtime senior pastor at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, was heard saying he doesn't believe in a literal resurrection and that it's symbolic. Jim provided audio of the pastor's remarks. --Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico says adding police and guns to schools will make students less safe. --Texas Democrats have come up with a scheme to pay voters to cast ballots for their candidates. --Jim commented on a pastor who teaches that the Ethiopian eunuch was either transgender, queer or gay. Jim provided audio from the pastor. --A Republican House hopeful got the boot from a Delaware candidate forum after twice refusing to use female pronouns for his transgender Democratic rival. --The U.S. Department of Education is getting involved in the fight over a Massachusetts teen taken away from her parents and potentially being transitioned by the state while in custody. This broadcast wrapped up with comments from listeners nationwide.