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This sermon examines Romans 1:24-32, presenting God's judicial response to humanity's rejection of the Creator as a sovereign act of abandonment rather than active punishment. The central theme is the 'foolish exchange' where humans trade divine truth for lies and natural order for unnatural desires, resulting in moral and spiritual degradation. By comparing this passage to the golden calf incident in Exodus, the message illustrates that idolatry inevitably leads to a breakdown of social and physical order, a pattern that remains consistent throughout history. The preacher argues that God's wrath is demonstrated by handing rebels over to the tyranny of their own lusts, a concept supported by the Greek term *paradidōmi* and the example of Christ's delivery for our justification. While acknowledging the severity of the sins described, the sermon concludes with the hope found in the gospel, urging believers to look to Christ as the ultimate antidote to sin and the source of eternal glory.

This sermon examines the four commands Paul gives in 1 Thessalonians 4 regarding how believers are to walk pleasing to God. The primary focus is on the command for sexual purity, which is presented not as a cultural suggestion but as a direct divine mandate that sets Christians apart from the surrounding culture. The exposition highlights that this sanctification is the will of God, contrasting the holiness of believers with the lustful practices of the Gentiles. Additionally, the message addresses the commands for brotherly love, living quietly, and working with one's hands, emphasizing that these behaviors demonstrate a distinct witness to outsiders. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging the congregation to pursue these virtues with increasing intensity rather than settling for mere maintenance of their faith.

The sermon analyzes the Israelites' complaint in Numbers 11, illustrating how their craving for worldly comforts led to spiritual starvation rather than fulfillment. By contrasting the divine provision of manna with their lust for Egyptian foods, the text highlights the danger of forgetting God's past works and prioritizing earthly desires. The narrative demonstrates that receiving exactly what one asks for can result in 'leanness of soul,' a state of spiritual emptiness despite physical abundance. Drawing on Psalm 106 and 1 John 2:15, the message warns believers against loving the world's system and its fleeting pleasures. Ultimately, the central call is to reject worldly lusts and find true satisfaction by devoting oneself fully to God, who remains the ultimate reward.

Also James 1:12-15 Jas 1:12  Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.  Jas 1:13  Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:  Jas 1:14  But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.  Jas 1:15  Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

This sermon explores the raising of Lazarus in John 11 to demonstrate that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. The preacher addresses human impatience with God's timing, explaining that delays often serve a greater divine purpose rather than indicating neglect. It highlights the danger of misplaced focus on circumstances over Christ, using Martha's grief as an example of shifting attention away from faith. The message connects Jesus' resurrection to the concept of firstfruits, establishing Him as the guarantee of future resurrection for all believers. Ultimately, it calls listeners to examine their personal faith and commit to following Jesus with unwavering trust.

Dr. Jon Jacobs concludes with the final chapter of Samson's life in Judges 16, highlighting his tragic cycle of sin and God's persistent grace. Dr. Jon contrasts Samson's physical strength with his spiritual weakness, illustrating how lust and pride led him to ignore God's presence until it was too late. This warns us of the danger of desensitization to sin, the deceptive nature of temptation through Delilah, and the ultimate realization that true strength comes from God alone. This reminds us as believers to remain sensitive to God's presence and solely rely on His grace rather than their own abilities.

Key verse 44 - Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

This sermon reflects on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to explore the biblical roots of terrorism, identifying Satan as the ultimate source who exploits human fear and lust for control. The speaker argues that wickedness and a lack of reverence for God leave populations vulnerable to manipulation through terror and political exploitation. Emphasizing the pervasive sin in society, including abortion and moral decay, the message calls for national repentance and a return to righteous living. Central to the argument is the gospel's power to deliver believers from the bondage of fear and death through faith in Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with an urgent invitation to trust in Christ for eternal peace and salvation, regardless of future catastrophes.

The sermon examines the fourth mark of a true believer: a transformed attitude that rejects worldliness in favor of devotion to God. Here is worldliness defined, and its identifiable characteristics.

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on the fourth petition of the Lord's Prayer, 'Give us this day our daily bread' (Matthew 6:11), the first petition that addresses physical, temporal needs. He explains that 'bread' is a synecdoche for all bodily sustenance, citing Genesis 3:19, Psalm 104:15, Psalm 132:15, and the Heidelberg Catechism, and notes the request is deliberately modest—today's necessities, not riches—paralleling Agur's prayer in Proverbs 30:8. Hogan says the petition cultivates daily prayer, dependence on God's providence, contentment (1 Timothy 6:8), gratitude modeled on Jesus's mealtime thanksgivings, generosity toward needy believers (James 2), sanctified enjoyment of God's gifts (Psalm 104, Ecclesiastes), and prayerful labor, as in Moses's plea to 'establish the work of our hands'—the opposite of Nebuchadnezzar's boast. Believers should pray this petition confidently (Psalm 37:25; 34:9) and seek provisions so they may hallow God's name and seek His kingdom (1 Corinthians 10:31). Practically, parents should teach children that food on the table is a product of God's beneficence, to be received thankfully without grumbling like Israel craving Egypt's food. He closes with Ursinus's warning that the petition restrains 'raging and boundless desires,' echoing Matthew Henry: 'nature is content with little, grace with less, lust with nothing.'