A look at how the Bride of Christ is comprised of all those who are Called to Christ through the Everlasting Gospel, and the rich Blessing involved in the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb!"

The sermon concludes the study of 1 Peter by emphasizing the urgent need for believers to remain spiritually vigilant against the devil, who prowls like a roaring lion seeking to devour their faith. It outlines a defensive posture of spiritual warfare, urging Christians to be sober-minded, watchful, and to resist the adversary by standing firm in their faith rather than engaging in offensive tactics. The message highlights that while Satan is dangerous, he lacks ultimate dominion, whereas God sovereignly restores, confirms, strengthens, and establishes His people through grace. Believers are called to endure temporary suffering with hope, relying on God's power to fortify their faith and persevere until the end. Ultimately, the text declares that standing firm in God's true grace is the foundation for overcoming spiritual attacks and securing eternal glory.

The sermon exhorts believers to embrace the cost of discipleship by denying themselves and taking up their cross, contrasting the temporary comforts of the world with eternal rewards. It highlights the critical importance of daily Bible engagement for spiritual health, citing statistics on biblical illiteracy and promoting audio Bibles to reach those who cannot read. Through harrowing accounts of missionaries martyred in Peru, the message illustrates that true faith often involves suffering and sacrifice rather than ease or prestige. The preacher warns against the temptation to seek a pain-free Christian life, noting that even Peter was rebuked for desiring glory without suffering. The true story of a kidnapped missionary, Kevin Rideout, in Niger was relayed. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to repentance and belief in Jesus Christ as the only path to eternal life, urging them to live out their faith with urgency and devotion.

Theme: God Created the Heavens and the Earth for His Glory and Man's Usage. I. God Created All Things II. God Created All Things Good A. They Do What He Designed Them For – 5, 17-18 B. Creation was "Very Good" at Human Creation – v. 31 C. God Created a Very Good World that Would Fall?!?! – Eph 1:4, Rom 9:14-16, 19-21 III. God Created with His Purpose A. To Be Used by the Rest of Creation – 14, 18, 26, 29-30 B. To be Ruled by Man – 28-31 C. For His Glory – v. 26 D. God rested on the Sabbath...the pattern for our lives – 2:1-3

God does not promise that we will have no weaknesses, no questions, or no fears. He does promise that His provision is sufficient for what He has called us to do. Therefore, go.

1. You are privileged to ponder the Glory of God 2. You were called to praise the Glory of God 3. You are promised to partake in the Glory of God

This sermon concludes the study of Ecclesiastes by examining its final passage to answer the existential question of life's meaning. The preacher contrasts the emptiness of horizontal pursuits under the sun with the sufficiency of God's Word, which acts as both a goad to direct believers and a nail to stabilize their faith. True wisdom is found not in human philosophy or self-help literature, but in reverent fear of God and obedient trust in Him as the Good Shepherd. The message emphasizes that while judgment terrifies the wicked, it brings comfort and vindication to the righteous who live for God's glory. Ultimately, a meaningful life is one lived in faithful stewardship of God's gifts, anchored in the hope of Christ's redemption.

We consider some parallels between physical fitness and spiritual fitness

As Paul concludes his message to the Romans, he ends not with personal remarks but with a magnificent doxology. He calls believers to praise God for His sovereign work in salvation, His revelation of the mystery of Christ, His commission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations, and His incomparable wisdom displayed through Christ Jesus.