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In this message by Pastor Peront, he makes a point of the fact that Jesus Christ the righteous one made a sacrifice once for all and paid the penalty of mankind's sin, offering salvation to those who will believe in Him. In return to what Jesus did for us, we as believers have responsibilities to fulfill. Drawing near to God and spending time doing work for Him are both responsibilities that can be a testimony to those around us, ultimately pointing them to Christ and his loving heart.

This passage teaches that love fulfills God's law. Believers, united to Christ by grace, are no longer under the condemning power of the law, yet are called to obey it as a rule of life. Love is not mere feeling, but covenant faithfulness expressed in justice, purity, and neighborly duty. True obedience flows from redeemed hearts, and the Spirit enables the church to live as God's obedient people.

In these two chapters, we learn of the heart of God even in the judgment pronounced on a Gentile nation.

Satan's Voice or a Soldier's Stand? Which Will You Choose? Are you sitting through the Christian life, or are you serving and standing like a soldier? In Ephesians 6:5-20, the apostle Paul moves from faithful service in our daily responsibilities to the reality of spiritual warfare. Believers are called to serve "as to the Lord," be strong in His might, put on the whole armour of God, pray always, and stand against the wiles of the devil. Pastor Ed Decker challenges us to examine which sound is shaping our lives: Satan's noise, fear, and deception, or the steady sound of a soldier who knows the truth, carries the shield of faith, uses the sword of the Spirit, and refuses to retreat. When the evil day comes, will you be sitting or soldiering? Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-20 (KJB) Speaker: Pastor Ed Decker Church: Arnold Baptist Tabernacle Subscribe for more King James Bible preaching from Arnold Baptist Tabernacle. Christianity is not a spectator sport. Ephesians 6:5-20 calls us to serve from the heart, put on the whole armour of God, pray always, and stand. Are you sitting or soldiering?

This sermon examines the true depth of the sixth commandment, arguing that Jesus condemns not only physical murder but also the unrighteous anger and contempt that originate in the heart. The message distinguishes between righteous anger, which is directed against sin and governed by God's law, and unrighteous anger, which stems from insecurity, pride, or a desire for control. It warns that harboring such bitterness disrupts one's relationship with God, hindering worship and prayer, and urges believers to pursue reconciliation with their neighbors before approaching the altar. Benjamin reminds the congregation of the urgency of dealing with conflict quickly to prevent it from spiraling out of control, using the metaphor of taking out the rubbish to illustrate the need for timely resolution. Ultimately, the sermon points to Christ as the only source of forgiveness, righteousness, and the power to overcome the destructive nature of unrighteous anger.

The sermon examines the mockery of Jesus by religious leaders and robbers as a profound display of divine irony and sovereign fulfillment of Scripture. It argues that Jesus' refusal to save himself is the ultimate act of salvation, demonstrating that his death on the cross is the greatest victory over sin and death rather than a defeat. The text highlights that the leaders' rejection stems from sinful hearts rather than a lack of evidence, emphasizing the necessity of God's regenerating work for true faith. By enduring insult without retaliation, Jesus provides a model of trust in the Father for believers. The message concludes by presenting the crucified Christ as the true King who accomplishes redemption through suffering, inviting listeners to embrace the cross as the power and wisdom of God.

Last week we thought about the importance of being right with God. Yesterday morning, from Ephesians 4, we turned our attention to being right with each other. We considered the importance of unity within the body of Christ — loving one another, bearing with one another, forgiving one another, and guarding the unity that the Lord has given us. We also spoke to those who have been genuinely hurt by others, especially when the other person cannot, or will not, recognise the wrong they have done. We may not be able to change another person's heart, but we can keep our own heart right before God, refuse bitterness, and leave the matter safely in His hands. "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3

Psalm 19:9–14 brings the psalm to its close as the psalmist moves from the character of God's law to personal petition, acknowledging both the perfection of divine revelation and the depths of human sinfulness. This sermon examines the psalmist's response to that revelation — his recognition of sin's subtlety, his plea for preservation from presumptuous transgression, and his final consecration of speech and meditation to the Lord. Main points: - the character and value of God's revealed law (vv. 9–11) - the confession of secret and hidden faults (v. 12) - the petition for preservation from presumptuous sins (v. 13) - the consecration of word and heart to God as strength and Redeemer (v. 14) Scripture references: - Psalms 19:1-14; 119 - Romans 7:7-25 - James 3:1-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-19-the-psalmists-contemplation-on-the-revelation-3 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

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