The sermon examines the destructive fruits of unbelief, specifically highlighting how an evil and departing heart leads to worldly-mindedness. It contrasts walking by sight with walking by faith, warning believers against the deceptive allure of material security and self-obsession. Using the parable of the rich fool from Luke 12, the message illustrates that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions but in trusting God's provision. The preacher urges Christians to set their affection on things above rather than on earthly treasures, emphasizing that only those who do God's will abide forever. Ultimately, the central call is to maintain a heart of belief and humility, resisting the world's pull by focusing on eternal rewards.

Final sermon in Summer Intern Harrison Seeley's Life of Hezekiah series. "The best of men are only men at best." God answers man's pride with judgment but answers their humility with grace.

The devotional emphasizes the profound spiritual and eternal consequences of major decisions, using Joshua's treaty with the Gibeonites as a cautionary example. It highlights the danger of making binding commitments—whether verbal or written—without seeking God's guidance, especially when critical information is withheld or misrepresented. The central message is that a Christian's word must be as binding as a signed contract, and failure to honor it undermines one's integrity and witness. The preacher urges believers to seek divine peace and discernment before committing time, money, or resources, warning that even seemingly ideal opportunities may be deceptive if they lack God's approval. Ultimately, the lesson is one of humility, prayerful dependence, and the recognition that every decision carries long-range effects that extend beyond the individual to future generations.

The sermon explores the theme of God's providence through the biblical account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. It highlights how divine timing brings together specific individuals to share the gospel, emphasizing that salvation is a gift of grace received through faith in Jesus Christ rather than human merit. The preacher stresses the necessity of repentance and humility, illustrating these truths with personal anecdotes and the transformative power of baptism as a public declaration of faith. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to recognize God's active role in their lives and to respond to His call by following Him without turning back.

The sermon explores the profound humility of Jesus Christ as presented in Philippians 2, emphasizing that believers must adopt this same mindset. It contrasts the liberal reduction of Jesus to a mere moral example with the biblical truth of his full deity and humanity. The preacher argues that Christ's voluntary descent from glory to servitude and death on the cross is the ultimate model for Christian conduct. This humility is not optional but essential for maintaining right relationships within the church and before God. Ultimately, the text calls the congregation to look beyond self-interest and find their identity in the redeeming work of Jesus rather than his mere example.

In his little letter, Jude alludes to the archangel Michael fighting Satan over Moses' corpse. As much as this might pique your curiosity, is it valuable? One commentator suggests that "this passage means very little to us." Hopefully you disagree.

Elder Rick Trice will continue the study on, "How are we to live within the local church?" A few months ago, he guided this discussion showing us the importance of fellowship, expositional listening, understanding biblical theology, and sharing the gospel. For the month of August, elder Rick will show us more answers to this question by teaching us the importance of understanding the gospel, growing in the grace and knowledge of God, and learning to lead a life of humility. See you then!

Are you blameless when you complain? How does not complaining relate to working out your own salvation with fear and trembling? Listen as Pastor Steve examines the command and reason to stop complaining from Philippians 2:14-16.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 3, Scott Aniol explains how Christians should live as sojourners and exiles in an increasingly hostile world. Peter calls believers to be marked by unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, tenderheartedness, and humility—qualities that are essential for a church seeking to remain faithful under pressure. Scott explains that the blessing Christians offer their enemies is ultimately the blessing of the gospel. Because believers already possess an imperishable inheritance in Christ, they can freely proclaim redemption to the very people who hate and mistreat them. Drawing from Psalm 34, Peter reminds suffering Christians that God sees them, hears their prayers, and will judge evil perfectly. Because vengeance belongs to the Lord, believers do not need to take judgment into their own hands. Instead, they can pursue peace, trust the righteous Judge, and seek the salvation of those who oppose them. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the perfect example. When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. Through suffering, the cross, and resurrection, Christ conquered sin, death, and hell. Christians therefore do not measure victory by earthly power, but by faithful obedience, gospel witness, and the hope that even those who once reviled them may one day stand beside them glorifying God.