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The world is being turned against the nation of Israel. Even theologians are swallowing the bait. God's plan is to redeem His own people, so hardened in unbelief.

The sermon contrasts the flawed 'higher life' theology with the biblical doctrine of sanctification, using Titus chapter two as the primary text. It argues that true Christian living is not based on achieving a higher spiritual tier through passivity, but on definitive and progressive sanctification rooted in God's grace. The preacher emphasizes that all believers share one status in Christ and are called to active obedience, particularly cultivating self-control and sound character. By examining the specific instructions for various groups in Titus, the message highlights that holy living flows from a correct understanding of salvation and the sufficiency of Scripture. Ultimately, the Christian life is presented as a grateful response to Jesus Christ's redemptive work, offering hope rather than anxiety regarding future judgment.

Point 1: The Vision (Ezekiel 37:1-3) Point 2: The Prophecy (Ezekiel 37:4-6) Point 3: The Prophesying (Ezekiel 37:7-8) Point 4: The Second Prophecy (Ezekiel 37:9-10) Point 5: The Interpretation (Ezekiel 37:11-13) Point 6: The Result (Ezekiel 37:14) The sermon explores Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones to illustrate God's power to restore hope and life to a people who feel spiritually dead and hopeless. It highlights the historical context of Israel's exile, where national despair mirrored physical death, yet God commands the prophet to speak His word to bring about miraculous reconstruction. The message emphasizes that true vitality comes not from external structure but from the breath of the Spirit, which transforms lifeless forms into a living army for God. By connecting this ancient prophecy to the believer's experience of feeling like an exile in a hostile world, the text offers comfort and assurance of future resurrection and restoration. Ultimately, the central theme is that God alone can breathe life into impossible situations, proving His sovereignty and identity to those who trust in Him.

Pastor Mark Hogan taught from Matthew 27:57-66 on the burial of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its essential role in the gospel. He explained that Jesus' burial publicly confirmed his death, fulfilled Isaiah 53:9's prophecy of the suffering servant being buried with a rich man (Joseph of Arimathea), and served as a fundamental part of the prophesied "sign of Jonah" (Matthew 12:40), proving Jesus' messianic claims. Theologically, Christ's burial was the lowest point of his humiliation—descending into death's realm—yet it was the bridge to his exaltation, as Psalm 16 promised God would not abandon his Holy One to corruption. Practically, Hogan applied this truth to believers' hope in death: because Christ entered and conquered the grave, Christians do not go to the tomb alone or in defeat. The grave is sanctified as a place of repose until the resurrection, removing its terror. Hogan urged confidence that death will not have the final word, for Christ's victory guarantees future glory, and nothing (not even death) can separate believers from God's love in Christ Jesus.

The Bible reveals that God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. The true God revealed in the holy Bible is unique among the so-called gods in His inability to foretell the future. But, it is more than just God foretelling the future, it is that God's sovereignty controls and assures that His prophecies will come to pass. Listen, be blessed and edified...

The Holiest of All - Lesson 48 - Blessing by Faith - Hebrews 11:20-22. "Here we see Joseph so calm, so quiet, that he remembers the covenant, falls back upon it, and rejoices in it. He speaks of dying as though it were only a part of living, and comparatively a small matter to him. He gives no evidence of trepidation whatever, no fear distracts him; but he bears his last witness to his brethren who gather about his bed, concerning the faithfulness of God and the infallibility of his promise." – Spurgeon

The sermon critiques the influence of Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism and Neoplatonism, on Christian theology through figures like Augustine and Marcion. It argues that this philosophical shift introduced dualism and allegorical interpretation, leading to a spiritualized view of heaven and the kingdom of God that denies the literal fulfillment of Old Testament promises to Israel. The speaker contrasts these historical errors with the biblical teaching of a physical New Creation and a future Millennial Kingdom on earth. Emphasizing the irrevocable nature of God's covenant with Israel, the text asserts that rejecting a literal earthly destiny undermines the purpose of the Great Commission and the believer's future rewards. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to literal biblical interpretation as the sole source of truth for understanding history and eschatology.

God has given us six days for our ordinary work and recreation—but the Lord's Day is special. Just as birthdays and holidays are marked by celebration, Sunday should look different because Jesus rose from the dead! In this kids message, Pastor Sam explains how we honor the Lord's Day through worship, rest, fellowship, and rejoicing in Christ. Big Truth: The Lord's Day is a holy day to remember and celebrate that Jesus is risen! "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." —Exodus 20:8