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Kept From My Iniquity The Mercy and Truth of God: Learning to Be Led by Him Rather Than Our Flesh Primary Scriptures: Psalm 18, Psalm 32, Psalm 51, Psalm 99, Psalm 106, and Numbers 20 Central Truth: God's mercy meets us in our failures, His truth guides us in our decisions, and His Spirit leads us away from the iniquity that seeks to rule within us. We do not have to finish what our flesh starts when we are willing to trust Him, acknowledge Him, and walk in His ways. Introduction: It's Okay to Admit I'm Not Okay, but It's Not Okay to Stay There Amen and amen. What a gift it is to know that I don't have to have everything figured out. I don't have to pretend I've got everything together. I don't have to put on some kind of facade and convince everybody around me that everything is wonderful when, in reality, I'm struggling. I can acknowledge that I don't have all the answers, but I know the One who does. I can acknowledge that I don't have the strength, but I know where to find it. I can recognize that there's something wrong with me, something going on in my heart, something troubling my thoughts, something pulling at my affections, and I can go to the Lord with it. That's what we've been seeing over and over again as we've walked through the Psalms, haven't we? David would cry out, "I'm poor and needy." He recognized his condition. He understood his weaknesses. He knew there were things going on in him that he couldn't straighten out on his own. And here's the wonderful thing about it: David knew where to go! It's okay to admit, "Lord, I ain't okay. I need You. I need Your wisdom. I need Your mercy. I need Your guidance. I need You to do something in me that I

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This devotional addresses the theological question of whether a believer can lose their salvation by examining Hebrews 6:1-8. It distinguishes between true saving faith, which creates an unbreakable union with Christ, and mere profession of faith, which can be lost. Using the analogy of a wedding band versus a body part, the message clarifies that while genuine believers are secure in God's covenant, those who only outwardly participate in church life without true trust in Jesus are at risk of falling away. The passage serves not to terrify the faithful but to urge all Christians to soberly examine their hearts and ensure their faith is substantive rather than superficial.

The Bible describes a person becoming a Christian as being 'born again'. Our hearts and souls need to be made new by God. In the Bible, the Apostle Peter uses the example of a seed to explain how we can be spiritually born again through the Gospel message, which God communicates to us in the Holy Scriptures. To read the article: https://www.tbsbibles.org/page/TheIncorruptibleSeed To learn more about TBS: https://www.tbsbibles.org/ This article was written by Craig Dennison and narrated using artificial intelligence.

This sermon examines the challenging command in Luke 17 for believers to view themselves as unprofitable servants who have merely done their duty. The speaker argues that modern Christianity often overemphasizes human worth and self-achievement, whereas Jesus demands a posture of humility and recognition of total dependence on God. By adopting this mindset, believers protect their attitude toward the Savior, preventing bitterness and entitlement, while also fostering grace toward other servants and appreciation for their specific calling. The message serves as a corrective to the cultural tendency to inventory one's good works, urging instead a heart of gratitude and continuous improvement. Ultimately, this self-defacing humility is presented not as abuse, but as the necessary foundation for a faithful and enduring relationship with God.

Ever had something stop working, only to find that one little thing was getting in the way? This is often the case in our spiritual lives. Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo unpack what that looks like on today's episode of Fastened Like Nails. Examining the closing passage of 1 John, they explain how our relationship with God can be disrupted by even the smallest of idols. How do we protect ourselves from being derailed by the many temptations around us? Tune in today and discover how the power of God's Word can be at work in your life.

The sermon distinguishes between godly sorrow, which leads to repentance and salvation, and worldly sorrow, which results in death, using the contrasting fates of Peter and Judas as primary examples. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 7, the message explains that true repentance is not merely regret over consequences but a change of mind that turns toward God, producing visible fruits such as earnestness, zeal, and vindication. The text emphasizes that while human tears cannot wash away sin, the blood of Christ provides the ultimate ransom, allowing believers to experience a repentance without regret. This theological framework is applied to the life of the Corinthian church, illustrating how genuine repentance restores trust and joy within the body of Christ. The sermon concludes with a pastoral call to examine the direction of one's grief, urging listeners to seek the brokenness of heart that God honors rather than the self-centered remorse that leads to despair.

This sermon explores the critical importance of placing trust and faith in God rather than in physical objects, titles, or human strength, using historical examples from Israel to illustrate the dangers of misplaced devotion. By examining the stories of Samson, the Ark of the Covenant, and the brazen serpent, the message highlights how believers can inadvertently turn God's provisions into idols when their hearts are not fully aligned with His will. The preacher emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from a deep, personal relationship with Christ and a diligent study of Scripture, which serves as a living sword and heart keeper for the believer. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, urging the audience to examine their own hearts to ensure their faith is rooted in truth rather than outward appearances or ritualistic habits. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to a perfect heart that seeks God's wisdom, enabling believers to be effective witnesses and soldiers in God's army.

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This sermon explores the command in Galatians 6 to bear one another's burdens, specifically focusing on the spiritual discipline of restoring a brother or sister who has been overtaken by sin. The central message emphasizes that this restoration is not merely about correcting behavior but about guiding the individual back to the pathway of holiness, characterized by the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace. The preacher argues that this work requires a disposition of meekness, where believers examine their own hearts to avoid pride and self-protection, recognizing that they too are dependent on God's grace. By using the metaphor of mending nets, the sermon illustrates that restoration is a process of repairing what has been torn so that the believer can function as designed for God's glory. Ultimately, the text calls for a rejection of comparative religion and self-reliance, urging believers to trust in Christ as the ultimate burden-bearer and restorer who grants repentance and sustains the community through the Holy Spirit.