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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 8 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. Pastor Brian continues his explanation about worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom and the differences in the two.

(1) Israel Watch 8/19/26: The Iran Ceasefire Ends, Israel expands her defensive war back into Syria, Turkey (Togarmah) injects itself, the Democrat Marxist Death Cult continues nominated anti-Israel, antisemites for the November Election even as the "Far Reich" on the right opposes Israel (video clip of P.M. Netanyahu)... We discuss the Mecca Defense Pact and why this does NOT negate the Gog Magog War (Offensive) prophecy. And we discuss the Bikers Across America rally in Dearborn, MI. While we do not endorse Jake Lang (who is anti-Israel), we do give credit where due regarding some of his remarks at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday (the 18th). (2) All Actors Go To Heaven? We discuss the latest example of the Anti-Biblical practice of so many professing believers claiming that actors who gave no profession of faith and whose lives demonstrated a complete rejection of Biblical truth and morality somehow "Rest In Peace" and are "in Heaven" or "with the Angels", etc. This time it is bi-sexual, non-Christian actress Hayden Panettiere. (3) Meira K. Sums Things Up Quite Well regarding the Candace Owens vs. Andrew Wilson debate. (4) Funny Things... Or just Happy Things... Include Butch Wilmore's autographed photo and comments toward Steven Lee of Sermon Audio and an official, scientific report posted on the official U.S. government N.I.H. web site titled, "Testosterone Administration Induces Red Shift In Democrats". https://bbfohio.com

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Give, Gave, and Given The central message of "Give, Gave, and Given" is that salvation begins, continues, and finishes with what God has given in and through His Son. John 17 repeatedly uses the language of giving: the Father gave Jesus authority, gave Him a people, gave Him words, gave Him a work, and gave Him glory. Jesus then gave His people the Father's Word, gave His life for them, gave them His glory and mission, and promises ultimately to bring those the Father gave Him home to be with Him. The message emphasizes that these truths are all interconnected. We cannot celebrate that the Father gave Jesus His words while rejecting the truth that the Father also gave Him a people. Jesus says, "They were Yours, You gave them to Me." Rather than being afraid of biblical words such as election, chosen, grace, or given because they have sometimes been argued over or mishandled, believers should humbly receive everything Scripture teaches. The answer to badly taught doctrine is not avoiding doctrine, but handling God's truth faithfully. John 11 provides a powerful picture of God accomplishing purposes that men themselves did not understand. Caiaphas argued that Jesus should die in order to preserve the Jewish nation politically, but God was speaking something infinitely greater through his words: Jesus would die not only for that nation, but "to gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad." Caiaphas was thinking Rome and self-preservation; God was accomplishing redemption. That same truth appears in Pilate. Pilate believed he held authority over Jesus, but Jesus reminded him that he could have no authority unless it had been given from above. Pila

The sermon explores the profound contrast between divine love and human preference for darkness, centered on John chapter three. It emphasizes that God's extravagant love led to the giving of His Son not to condemn, but to save those who believe. The message highlights a critical division in humanity based solely on belief or unbelief in Jesus Christ, noting that judgment is already present for those who reject this light. Furthermore, it explains that individuals often flee from the light because their evil deeds fear exposure, yet the invitation remains open for anyone to come to the light through grace. Ultimately, the text calls listeners to examine their spiritual standing and trust in Christ, who bore the shame of judgment so believers might have eternal life.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 7 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Jesse Duplantis claimed that YouTube demonetized his channel because it was receiving too many views and that the platform told him he was outperforming Jimmy Kimmel. Justin Peters compares that claim with publicly available channel statistics and demonstrates the enormous disparity between the two audiences. He then addresses the deeper biblical issue: false teachers are repeatedly characterized by greed, deception, and the exploitation of those who trust them. In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin explains why Christians must take dishonesty seriously, especially when it comes from someone who regularly claims to speak for God. Believers must test every teacher, every spiritual claim, and every alleged revelation by the sufficient and authoritative Word of God. For more from Justin Peters, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXztggriNzc&t=1s

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 6 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360