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The sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus declaring Himself the true vine in John 15, contrasting this with the Old Testament view of Israel as God's vineyard. It argues that while Israel historically associated national identity, land, and heritage with divine blessing, Jesus redefines the source of all spiritual blessings as Himself alone. The text highlights that ethnic lineage, religious tradition, or political affiliation cannot provide salvation or true fruitfulness; rather, only a living union with Christ yields the righteousness and peace God desires. By citing passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the New Testament epistles, the message emphasizes that believers are grafted into Christ, the true Israel, where all spiritual promises are fulfilled. The tone is instructional and corrective, urging the audience to abandon reliance on external markers of faith and rest solely in the sufficiency of Christ for their eternal inheritance.

In Exodus 32:1–14, Israel's idolatry exposes humanity's tendency to reshape God in our own image. Yet God remains faithful to his promises, not because of our goodness, but because of his character. Through Jesus' sacrifice, God upholds his justice while extending mercy and forgiveness to sinners. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Can God divorce His people? Will God divorce His people? Yes, if they are in the flesh only. He will say, "Depart from me, I never knew you?" For at heart all are His people since He is Creator God.

We being with a statement from the new President of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) regarding pastors speaking out on "politics". We are NOT affiliated with the SBC, but we welcome the renewed interest in calling pastors to PASTOR and not be hirelings. We also read our own Statement of Purpose and then... (1) Israel Watch 10/11/26: The Islamist terror motive of the FlyDubai co-pilot is confirmed. The public execution by firing squad of the Fort Hood Islamist killer is announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. We review God's word on Capital Punishment and remind you that CANADA has killed 75,000 of it's own citizens by lethal injection in the last ten years. The meaningless, useless Nobel Peace Prize was given to Navi Pullay, an Israel-hating Indian-born, South African. (2) France is Falling: We show a video of the eerily similar violence comparing Iran 1979 with France 2026 and a satire of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a 2 State Solution. It has spread to Belgium and looks like the beginnings of Matthew 24:7 (3) The Democrat Party Death Cult: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law REPEALING the "Born Alive Infants Protection Act" as a Muslim attorney general and a room full of euphoric stupid white liberal women look on, and a little girl standing at his right hand. (4) Aliens & UFO's Actually Time Travel? The growing belief in Aliens, UFO tech and the explanation of the Pre-Trib Rapture as an "alien invasion". (5) Strange & Funny Things: Higher education, Socialism vs. Capitalism and the reason Democrat strategists removed James Talarico from the campaign trail for two weeks. https://bbfohio.com

This Message explores the human tendency to make excuses when God calls for obedience. Pastor Matt begins by challenging the congregation to reflect on their own resistance to God's commands, such as jealousy, covetousness, and basic obedience—before diving into the biblical narrative. In the passage, God reveals Himself to Moses, acknowledges the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt, and promises to deliver them to a bountiful land. However, Moses's initial excitement quickly shifts to hesitation when God reveals that Moses himself is the chosen instrument being sent to Pharaoh to lead the people out of captivity. Moses proceeds to make excuses about his own identity, ability, knowledge, fear of rejection, inadequacy, and outright opposition to God's idea. God has a plan and ultimately uses Moses to accomplish it.

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Main Points 1. God judges rebellion with destruction and death. 2. God brings resurrection and life to those who repent and believe in Him. This sermon examines God's judgment against Israel's rebellion and idolatry in Hosea 13, contrasting the nation's former prominence with its spiritual decline and coming destruction. Despite God's faithful provision and repeated warnings, His people forgot Him in their prosperity, turned to false gods, and placed their confidence in human rulers rather than their only Savior. Through vivid images of wild animals, childbirth, and death, the passage reveals the seriousness of sin and the consequences of refusing to repent. Yet even in this dark chapter, there is hope. God promises to demonstrate His power over death, pointing toward Israel's future restoration and the ultimate victory over death through Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with an invitation for unbelievers to repent and trust in Christ for salvation and for wandering believers to return to God and experience His forgiveness and restoration.

The sermon examines the selection of Saul as Israel's first king to illustrate the danger of prioritizing outward appearance over inward godliness. It highlights Saul's physical stature and the people's desire for a visible, majestic leader, contrasting this with his lack of spiritual knowledge and reverence for God.

Humbling the Heart