Theme: God Created the Heavens and the Earth for His Glory and Man's Usage. I. God Created All Things A. All Physical Things – 1-2, 6-7, 9-12 B. All Spiritual Things – 1, Ps 33:6 C. Time – Is 46:9-10 II. God Created All Things Good III. God Created with His Purpose

1. God's Workmanship 2. God's Works 3. God's Purpose

The sermon emphasizes that genuine faith in Jesus Christ must be accompanied by active works and evangelism, drawing primarily from James chapter 2. It clarifies the relationship between salvation by grace through faith and the subsequent call to good works, referencing Ephesians 2 and Romans 3-5. Bro. Warren urges believers to actively share the gospel with the lost, illustrating that passive belief is insufficient without tangible action and witness. By examining examples like Abraham and the nature of divine grace, the message asserts that true faith transforms behavior and compels obedience to the Great Commission. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to integrate their spiritual convictions into daily life, ensuring their actions glorify God and point others to salvation.

Giving to the Lord needs to come from a heart that loves the Lord. He gives man breath and the ability to work. He has every right to demand the tenth of all we have. He loves man and wants man to appreciate His goodness to him.

The sermon interprets Genesis 25 as a prophetic pattern outlining the believer's future inheritance and eschatological hope. It connects Isaac's receipt of Abraham's entire estate to Christ's ultimate authority and the church's status as joint heirs with Him. The preacher advocates for an 'inheritance view' of salvation, distinguishing between the security of eternal life and the conditional nature of kingdom rewards based on faithful participation. By analyzing passages in John, Hebrews, and Corinthians, the text argues that while salvation is a secure gift of grace, believers must actively strive to avoid forfeiting their future reign with Christ. The message concludes with an urgent call to live faithfully and compassionately, ensuring that believers do not squander their spiritual inheritance through apathy. What is the inheritance view of salvation? Can a Christian lose their inheritance without losing salvation? What does it mean to be a "partaker of Christ" in Hebrews 3:14? Are salvation and rewards the same thing? Will every Christian receive the same reward in heaven? Does every Christian hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant"? What does 1 Corinthians 3 mean when it says a Christian can "suffer loss" but still be saved? What does it mean to be a joint-heir with Christ? Can a saved Christian squander their inheritance like the prodigal son? What does Paul mean when he fears becoming a "castaway" in 1 Corinthians 9:27? Do all Christians rule and reign with Christ in the Millennium? What rewards can Christians receive at the judgment seat of Christ? What does Hebrews 3 teach about believers who fail to enter God's rest?

The apostles are once again faced with persecution as they are imprisoned for preaching the gospel. But God was with them, miraculously releasing them from their chains, and commanding them to continue preaching the good news of life in Christ. As they are confronted by the religious leaders once again, the apostles remind them that they cannot stop preaching Christ. This is God's plan of salvation, and as a member of the Pharisees himself will declare, if this plan is truly from God, then it will be unstoppable.

The sermon explores the necessity of spiritual maturity through the habitual practice of seeking God's Word and relying on the Holy Spirit for understanding. Using the metaphor of milk versus strong meat from Hebrews 5, it contrasts immature believers who are dull of hearing with those whose spiritual senses are sharpened by regular exercise in discerning good from evil. The preacher illustrates this point with the example of Joshua at Jericho, showing how focusing on problems rather than God leads to distraction and fear. Emphasizing that wisdom comes from continual prayer and trust, the message urges listeners to habitually depend on divine guidance rather than their own abilities. Ultimately, it calls for a persistent pursuit of God to gain the strength and faith needed to navigate life's challenges with discernment.