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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hebrews 1 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Gospel Way Catechism | Question 8: What Is the Unseen World? Answer: The physical world is not all there is. The Bible describes an unseen realm of spiritual realities, with angels and demons engaged in cosmic struggle over God's plan of redemption. In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore the unseen spiritual realm and the reality of the ongoing battle between good and evil. Through Scripture, we consider how angels and demons are at work in ways we cannot see, why believers must remain spiritually alert without living in fear, and how an awareness of this unseen world should shape our daily lives. Ultimately, we are reminded that Christ has already secured the victory over darkness, and through faith, worship, and the testimony of God's redeeming work, we have the privilege of proclaiming His light in a dark world.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 13-14 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

We consider Stephen Jay Gould's quote and his profession as an Agnostic in light of his position as a premiere "intellectual" and how absurd such a contradiction in terms are. https://bbfohio.com

John chapter 1 verses 6-13. Believers must receive Jesus Christ as the true Light to obtain eternal life. The message presents three primary reasons for this necessity: the true Light was proclaimed by God's faithful witness, John the Baptist; He was identified through His incarnation and creative work; and He is authorized to grant the right to become children of God. The preacher emphasizes that salvation is not a natural birth but a spiritual regeneration initiated by God, contrasting the rejection of Jesus by the world with the grace extended to those who believe. The tone is urgent and instructional, calling the audience to repentance and faith in Jesus alone to avoid eternal judgment and enter into the kingdom of light. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

(1) Israel Watch 10/7/26: The 3rd Anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas Massacre. We remind viewers of the events and of the obvious fact that there is NO genocide in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. (2) The Left Is A CULT: Actress Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymon" and "The Middle") describes being a conservative in Hollywood and having to form a "Friends of Abe" secretive group to meet other like-minded conservatives and Christians. (3) We Lighten Up A Bit... As BB reports that Tucker Carlson BOO'S Indiana Jones defeating the Nazis. The governments absurd Social Security Card issuance policy. And a humorous taking on being presumptuous. https://bbfohio.com

This sermon explores Psalm 43 as a prayer for vindication and guidance, situating David's distress within the context of exile and opposition from an ungodly nation. The central message emphasizes that while believers may feel forsaken or rejected by God during times of suffering, this perception contradicts the truth of God's sovereign care and the ultimate vindication found in Christ. The text connects David's longing for the tabernacle to the New Testament reality of corporate worship, arguing that public assembly provides unique access to God's presence. Furthermore, the sermon interprets the psalm's imagery of light and truth as pointing to the Holy Spirit's illumination and the Messiah, who fulfills the Old Testament types. Ultimately, the preacher encourages believers to maintain hope, recognizing that their present mourning is a temporary state preceding the eternal praise of God in the heavenly sanctuary.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. How is your prayer life? What are your motives in prayer? Are you praying in the will of God? Or are you asking according to the flesh? Pastor Brian gives a convicting message on the topic of prayer from James Chapter 4.

The sermon centers on the declaration that Jesus Christ is the sole sovereign of the church, drawing a parallel between the historical conviction of the Scottish Covenanters and the theological message of Psalm 72. It highlights the story of Reverend Thomas Hogg, a Covenanter minister imprisoned for his refusal to acknowledge King Charles II as head of the church, to illustrate the cost of confessing Christ's exclusive authority. The exposition interprets Psalm 72 not as a prayer for Solomon himself, but as a prophetic petition for the coming Messiah, emphasizing that His name will endure as long as the sun. The message encourages believers to view the name of Jesus as a source of light, life, and salvation that remains constant amidst changing generations and political powers. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that every knee will bow to the name of Jesus, who alone provides redemption and whose kingship is eternal.