We see the "Self Love" culture given over to "self pleasure". Even though they put on a show of "godliness" and religiosity (whether progressive apostates OR professing Bible believers) they deny (reject) the power of genuine faith and conversion. We are commanded "from such turn away". Also Reference: Romans 1:18, Romans 16:17-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Hebrews 6:9-12 MUSIC: "The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee" Acapella Praise # 1 (G) "Jesus Christ Will Come Again" Praise # 25 (C) "Seek Ye First"/"In His Time" Praise # 27 (A) "This World Is Not My Home" https://bbfohio.com

Adam and Christ are two pictures of manhood. One man followed the flesh to ruin, and the other dutifully followed the Spirit to glory. To hear the sermon in its entirety, please visit https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/svbcpa/sermons/621261842155737/

The biblical and practical importance of faithfully worshiping, serving, and growing with the church of God wherever you live

Welcome to today's exciting guide to apostolic church patterns. Please keep your arms and theological objections inside the vehicle at all times. Plural elders, somebody asked why you've got 17 assistant pastors and a CEO. The book of Titus just quietly stares at you from across the room. Weekly communion! Try serving it in tiny plastic cups while the worship team launches into their 18th consecutive key change. The apostles are slightly confused. Consensus! Everybody gets to speak. Everybody gets heard. Nobody gets voted off the island. What a bizarre first century concept. Participatory meetings, everybody brings a hymn, a teaching, a testimony, except Larry. Larry brought another fog machine. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. Church size. If you need binoculars to identify your pastor, Paul might have needed GPS to find Timothy. The Lord's Supper. Somebody says it's symbolic. Somebody else says it's spiritual. Meanwhile, Paul's wondering why supper stopped looking like, well, supper. Plural elders. One pastor is easier to idolize. Five pastors keep each other humble. Imagine that. Traditions. Everybody says, we don't follow traditions. Then everybody sits in rows, faces one stage, starts at 10, ends at noon, and argues about carpet color. Congratulations, you have successfully invented new traditions. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. Somebody quotes Corinthians. Somebody quotes Calvin. Somebody quotes YouTube. Guess which one gets shared the most.

The doctrine of scripture directs the response of the people of God. The church is the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. How we respond to Him is important. The church glorifies the Lord, and also gives a home for believers to live their lives in love and thanksgiving to God. A beautiful community of service.

A brief overview of the nature and the blessings of the kingdom of God that has been established in Christ

The sermon provides a simplified, four-step method for studying the Bible that emphasizes prayer, using study tools like interlinear Bibles and Strong's Concordance, finding context, and making correct application. By analyzing Proverbs 25:17 through these resources, the speaker demonstrates how word studies reveal deeper meanings often missed by casual reading. The primary focus shifts to the biblical concept of the home, arguing that believers should prioritize their own households over excessive involvement in others' lives. This approach encourages a chronological and contextual reading strategy to foster spiritual growth and practical wisdom. Ultimately, the message calls for personal responsibility in Scripture study to strengthen family life and personal faith.

The sermon emphasizes the biblical mandate for believers to actively participate in a local church assembly rather than isolating themselves or forming unauthorized home groups. It outlines seven key principles derived from Hebrews 10:25 and 1 Timothy 3:15, including the necessity of gathering, the purpose of mutual exhortation, and the importance of proper conduct within the congregation. The speaker warns against abandoning the local church except for a complete lack of expository preaching and critiques the arrogance of leaders who claim ownership over God's house. Emphasis is placed on the church as the pillar and ground of truth, requiring pastors to be qualified and congregants to submit to scriptural authority. Ultimately, the message urges Christians to prioritize faithful attendance and behavior in a local church that upholds biblical doctrine.

What does biblical integrity look like in a culture that rewards image over character? In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins examines Psalm 15 and explains why integrity is one of the clearest marks of spiritual maturity. Integrity is more than outward behavior. It involves truthfulness, consistency, faithfulness, and living before God with an undivided heart. Discover why compromise rarely happens suddenly, how integrity is formed through daily obedience, and why godly men must be the same person publicly and privately. This episode offers practical biblical encouragement for men who desire to honor Christ through faithful character, dependable speech, and long-term obedience. For more Warriors of Grace episodes and biblical resources for Christian men, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/warriors-of-grace-podcast/

A new MP3 sermon from Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: 22 - The Joyful Traveler On His Way Home

Subtitle: Light and Truth - Vol 3

Speaker: Horatius Bonar

Broadcaster: Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar

Event: Audiobook

Date: 1/22/1800

Bible: Acts 8:39

Length: 7 min.