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Same Sex Attraction & Sinless Temptation? What the Bible Says. We are joined by Renton Rathbun (BJU Press). Topics discussed include: The Problem. What the World Says. What the Bible Says. Living Biblically in a Disordered World.

Sermon: The Just Judge Sermon Text: Genesis 18:16-33 Sermon Preached at Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN This sermon draws a profound theological and pastoral lesson from Genesis 18, emphasizing that God's justice is inseparable from His compassion, as seen in His deliberation with Abraham over Sodom's fate. Far from a mere tale of divine retribution, the passage reveals God's righteous character and His expectation that His people, like Abraham, intercede for the lost, the oppressed, and the sinful—not with gloating, but with mercy rooted in the knowledge of their own redemption through Christ. The sermon highlights that Sodom's primary sin was not homosexuality, but systemic oppression of the poor and vulnerable, a violation of God's command to love one's neighbor, which echoes throughout Scripture from Exodus to Ezekiel. Abraham's bold, reverent prayer—though flawed in assuming the righteous would be spared—models how believers should appeal to God's justice and character in intercession, reflecting Christ's own high priestly prayer. Ultimately, the church, having been spared from God's wrath through Christ's sacrifice, is called not to judgment, but to compassionate pleading for the world, trusting that a holy God will do what is just while extending mercy to those who cry out in need.

Kevin and Bill discuss the $200 billion IVF industry—starting with news of a surrogate mother required to abort because the baby was missing two fingers. They talk about the 7:20 abortion rate…how selling baby parts naturally led to selling babies…the incredible number of children destroyed or put on ice through IVF…and how a third of surrogacy babies are trafficked to homosexual couples, where rates of sexual abuse are 3–4× higher.

We're facing a seven-year drought worse than the dust-bowl days of the Great Depression. Is this related to our embrace of homosexual "marriage" and increased support for abortion? When Trump recently read 2 Chronicles 7, he called Americans to humble themselves before God, that he may heal our land. But will anyone heed this call…including Trump himself? And if judgment begins with the household of God, what does this mean for the church?

The sermon addresses the growing cultural acceptance of homosexuality and the church's inadequate response, emphasizing the need for faithful yet loving engagement with those struggling in this area. It highlights the importance of moving beyond simplistic declarations of sin to engaging individuals with questions about their worldview, encouraging self-reflection on foundational beliefs and the evidence for those beliefs. Drawing from the testimony of a former lesbian professor who converted to Christianity, the message underscores the power of relational patience, respectful dialogue, and the Holy Spirit's guidance in transforming lives. The preacher calls the church to prayer, personal preparation, and intentional discipleship—especially with younger generations—while modeling how to listen deeply, avoid confrontation, and walk alongside others in truth and grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a revival marked by spiritual discernment, biblical fidelity, and a love that seeks not to condemn but to redeem.

The sermon confronts the cultural and theological challenges surrounding homosexuality, emphasizing a profound shift in societal norms that has eroded biblical foundations of marriage and morality. It traces this transformation to decades of cultural evolution, including the sexual revolution, media influence, and the decline of absolute truth, culminating in legal and judicial acceptance of same-sex relationships. While affirming the sinfulness of homosexual practice according to Scripture, the preacher stresses the urgent need for the church to respond not with condemnation but with compassionate, biblically grounded dialogue that avoids hate and instead offers hope, clarity, and personal transformation. Drawing from a case study of a former lesbian who found healing through a loving, nonjudgmental Christian relationship, the message calls for a renewed commitment to prayer, theological integrity, and pastoral wisdom in reaching a generation increasingly alienated from traditional Christian teaching.