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God Is ... I. JUDGEMENT A. A Consuming Fire - Deut 4:23-26 B. A Jealous God - Deut 6:13-16 C. Holy - Psalm 99:8-9 II. STRENGTH A. Mighty - Deut 7:19-23 B. Great - Job 36:5-7, 24-28 C. Light - 1 John 1:4-5

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 13 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

THE UNSEEN WORK — REMOVING THE VEIL 1. Biblical Example: The Church at Thessalonica The church at Thessalonica demonstrates what happens when the gospel transforms a community. Paul preached Jesus, reasoned from the Scriptures, and lived out the gospel before the people. The Thessalonians received the Word even amid affliction, followed the Lord, turned from idols, served the living and true God, and waited for Jesus' return. Their faith became an example to other believers, and the message of the Lord sounded forth from them throughout Macedonia, Achaia, and beyond. Their visible transformation, however, had an unseen cause: God's work through the Holy Spirit. Paul could preach, explain, persuade, and model the gospel, but only God could remove the spiritual veil and enable people to see the glory of Christ. 2. A Biblical Vision of Salvation: God Removes the Veil (The Seen and Unseen Evidence of Saving Grace) Humanity is spiritually blind because of sin and the influence of Satan. People do not naturally recognize the worth of Christ or turn to God on their own. Their hearts and minds are covered by spiritual darkness. Yet God can command light to shine into dark hearts. Through the gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit, He removes the veil, convicts people of sin, reveals the righteousness of Christ, and warns them of judgment. When God removes the veil, people see the emptiness of idols and turn to the living and true God. They begin to serve Him and wait for Jesus' return. Salvation is not produced by human persuasion, religious effort, or moral improvement. It is accomplished by God through the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and faith in Jesus Christ. God alone g

Wednesday Evening August 26, 2026

The sermon explores the Christian walk of faith, love, and hope as described in Colossians 1, emphasizing the necessity of bearing spiritual fruit through the Holy Spirit. It encourages believers to cultivate a deep prayer life that seeks wisdom and understanding rather than merely requesting physical healing or relief. The preacher illustrates how God patiently guides individuals toward truth, using personal anecdotes to demonstrate that enduring trials with gratitude keeps burdens light. Central to the message is the reconciliation achieved through Christ's blood, which delivers believers from darkness into His kingdom of light. Ultimately, the text calls the audience to rejoice continually, trusting in God's sovereignty and the promise of perfection found in Jesus Christ.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. Pastor Brian explains the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom.

The tip of the Spear into the heart of darkness bringing Light, Love, Mercy & Life. Let's put our timidness aside and go forth with courage and boldness to bring Jesus Christ to everyone that He has brought into our lives! I hope this review of this most important topic is a blessing for you - S Links of Gospel Tracts providers: https://livingwaters.com/ https://www.chick.com/ https://www.gottracts.com/ https://www.crossway.org/tracts/

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 12 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360