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This week, Dr. Pearson Johnson spoke on one of the core doctrines of true biblical Christianity: The sufficiency of Scripture. He provides some helpful explanations about what sufficiency is and is not, ending with a powerful application of this doctrine to believers today.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 22 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Isaiah 2 contrasts the future glory of God's kingdom with the pride and idolatry of fallen humanity. This episode calls us to walk in the Lord's light, abandon false security, and place our hope in Christ, the King whose kingdom endures forever. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 21 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Part 3 in the series on spiritual decline. Looking here at the decline at the church of Ephesus.

God works through weak messengers so that our faith rests on him.

God calls us to worship Him and he gives us instructions as to how to do so. How then, shall we worship God? Preached at St. Paul's Reformed Church, Meadville, PA

Trials are not evidence of God's absence or hostility but the very means by which He proves and matures genuine faith, promising the crown of life to those who endure out of love for Him. Sin and death arise not from God but from our own desires, so we must never blame Him for our failures. Instead, we should recognize every good gift - especially the gift of failures. Instead, we should recognize every good gift - especially the gift of new life - as flowing down from the unchanging, generous Father of lights.

The sermon explores the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, emphasizing that possession of the Spirit must be accompanied by walking in His leadership. It outlines three primary functions of the Spirit: drawing non-believers to Christ through conviction, indwelling and instructing believers, and producing spiritual fruit while convicting them of sin. The preacher contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, urging listeners to recognize the internal battle as evidence of the Spirit's presence rather than a sign of failure. By using the metaphor of a check engine light, the message highlights how the Holy Spirit alerts believers to areas needing correction and growth. Ultimately, the text calls for daily submission to the Spirit's guidance to achieve victory over sin and demonstrate Christ-like character.