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Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17 Text: Exodus 4:10-17 Theme: The Spirit's work in our hearts points us to Christ, God's greatest love and provision.

The important truth that God can lead those there Hid

This is the second installment in a two-part presentation of the various personalities found in every church congregation showing the good, the bad, and the ugly among the brethren. Tonight's list includes: 1. The false prophet and the conspiratorial expert. 2. Musically gifted people. 3. The leach. 4. The guard dog. 5. The church hopper. 6. The hospitable. 7. The busybody. 8. The steadfast. 9. The soaring in & the sliding out. 10. The evangelist or the witness. 11. The emotionally needy. 12. The halfs (half have a heart for the lost but not for the church members. Half have a heart for the church members but not for the lost). 13. The weird. 14. The person who just can't march in step. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

This sermon explores the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, using James 4 as the primary text. It contrasts the self-exaltation of pride with the God-centered posture of humility, arguing that true Christian life requires active submission to God and resistance to the devil. The message emphasizes that grace is not merely a static state but a dynamic force that calls believers to sanctification, including the cleansing of both outward actions and inward hearts. Listeners are challenged to grieve over sin and draw near to God, trusting that He will draw near to them in return. The sermon concludes by pointing to the cross, where Christ's ultimate humiliation became the source of salvation and exaltation for believers.

This sermon examines the nature of authentic apostolic ministry through the lens of 1 Thessalonians 2, emphasizing that the gospel's power lies in both its doctrinal substance and its relational delivery. The central message argues that true ministry is characterized by boldness in God rather than self-reliance, and by a selfless, parental love that seeks to please God alone rather than conforming to human approval. By contrasting the apostles' suffering and sincerity with the modern tendency toward people-pleasing, the text highlights the necessity of a ministry that breaks down spiritual fortifications to establish God's kingdom in the believer's heart. The preacher urges the congregation to recognize the value of such imperfect yet faithful servants, viewing them as instruments of grace that motivate believers to walk worthy of their calling. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a renewed appreciation of the means of grace, where the focus remains on Christ's sovereignty and the transformative power of the truth.

The great weight of the Saviour's sufferings is expressed in these words of His inner life. A weight we could not bear, He willingly bore for us. A broken-hearted Christ here gives expression to His suffering of soul: 'I am full of heaviness'.