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The sermon addresses the age-old question of why the righteous suffer while the wicked appear to prosper, drawing from Ecclesiastes 9 to provide comfort and perspective. It argues that while life is full of trouble, believers can find peace by trusting in God's sovereignty and His promise that all things work together for good. The message encourages Christians to stop trying to control every detail or fix every problem immediately, but rather to cast their burdens on the Lord and rely on His strength. By examining areas such as personal trials, the security of salvation, the stability of the church, and the uncertainty of the future, the speaker emphasizes that God is already present in every situation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a posture of stillness and faith, asserting that even in the midst of pain, God is working toward a greater good for those who love Him.

What does the future of your family look like? Have you given any consideration to the future of your family. Nehemiah admonished the people to arm themselves and be prepared to fight for their families. We should be doing no less. Your future cannot be Predicted or Programmed. The only person you have any power over in regard to your future is you!

When Footmen Become Horses - Part 3 - Contending with Horses| Jeremiah 12:5 God uses present difficulties to prepare His servants for future responsibilities. The burdens that weary us today are often the training ground He uses to prepare us for the greater battles of tomorrow. Part 3: Contending with Horses Greater resistance requires convictions rooted in Scripture and strength supplied by Christ. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

When God refers to Israel as His "firstborn son" in Exodus 4, He establishes a relationship defined by unique privilege and responsibility rather than birth order. We see this theme deepen when God later sets apart the tribe of Levi in place of Israel's firstborn. The Levites bypassed a traditional land inheritance to find their ultimate inheritance in God Himself, dedicating their lives entirely to His service. This entire trajectory ultimately converges in Christ, the preeminent Firstborn. He is the true Son called out of Egypt, the one through whom all things were created, and the one who rightfully holds first place over all creation. The profound implication for believers is that, through faith, we are grafted into this lineage. Believers are recognized as the "assembly of the firstborn". Much like the Levites, our calling is to carry His presence and function as a royal priesthood. Throughout the grand narrative of Scripture, God's foundational desire for His people remains beautifully consistent: a life anchored in genuine love and faithful obedience.

In this message, taken from Proverbs 10:19-32, we focus on the relationship between wisdom, the tongue, and people's security. We learn that many words and foolishly given words can bring people to ruin and hurt others around us. We also learn that the words given by believers supply evidence that the believer belongs to God and His future kingdom. We also begin talking in this message about the aseity of God in our packet on systematic theology. Come and learn theology and wisdom with us in this great discussion.

Do you have a fear of things outside of your control? Dr. Luke details in today's sermon how Jesus was not afraid of his future, meeting it head on. What an example for our lives!

What can a family photo teach us about baptism and the Lord's Supper? A photograph reminds us of people we love. In a similar way, these two ordinances point us to Jesus and what He has done for us. In this kids' message, Pastor Sam uses a family picture to explain why we trust in Jesus to wash away our sins. Baptism and communion help us remember His death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith as we receive them by faith. Listen with your kids, then ask: Who saves us from our sins? Who helps our faith grow? 📖 Baptist Catechism Question 96 Harvest Liberty Lake Church #KidsMessage #FamilyDiscipleship #Baptism #LordsSupper

This sermon explores the doctrine of God the Father, specifically focusing on the attributes of omniscience, wisdom, and foreknowledge. It establishes that God's knowledge is infinite and unbounded, contrasting the finite limitations of human understanding with the divine capacity to know all things, past, present, and future. The teaching distinguishes between mere knowledge of facts and the wisdom to apply them, highlighting how God's wisdom is evident in creation, redemption, and the gospel. Furthermore, it addresses theological objections such as open theism and the perceived conflict with free will, arguing that divine foreknowledge is not merely predictive but is inseparably linked to God's sovereign decree. The sermon concludes by affirming that God's election is grounded in His own will and purpose, providing comfort to believers who trust in His unchanging and perfect knowledge.

Pastor Paul Takach teaches on Philippians 2:5-11, the Christ hymn, showing that its profound Christology is given not merely for doctrine but to shape believers' lives with humility, love, and unity in the local church. Because Christ humbled Himself to death on the cross, God highly exalted Him through resurrection, ascension, and enthronement as Messianic King, fulfilling Isaiah 52:13, Psalm 110:1, and Psalm 97:9, and giving Him the name above every name: Lord, the covenant name Yahweh from Exodus 3 that God shares with no other (Isaiah 42:8; Acts 2:36). Since Paul's words that every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord quote Isaiah 45, where Yahweh alone says to look to Him and be saved, the passage proves that Jesus Christ is Yahweh, equipping believers to answer groups like Jehovah's Witnesses who deny His deity. Takach warns that all will bow, some willingly as Savior and others under compulsion in judgment, as in Matthew 25's shut door and Revelation 6's wrath of the Lamb, so unbelievers must repent and confess Him now, since wealth, status, or defiance will spare no one. For believers, His exaltation calls for humility (Matthew 23:12; 1 Peter 5:6), loyal obedience, worship especially on the Lord's Day (Psalm 95:6), and assurance that, united with Christ (Romans 6:5), they will share His future glory.