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In Proverbs 6:12–19, Solomon warns about the "naughty person"—a wicked person whose speech, intentions, and actions are bent toward corrupting others and creating division. This message examines five characteristics Scripture gives for recognizing this dangerous influence, then turns to the seven things the Lord says He hates. Through both warnings, we are challenged to guard our families, protect biblical unity, examine our own hearts, and turn from anything that reflects the character of wickedness rather than the wisdom of God.

This Sunday we'll consider the Lord's Supper and the astonishing grace behind this meal. Jesus willingly drank the cup of God's judgment so that His people might receive the cup of blessing. As we come to the Table, we'll consider what it means to commune with Christ, to belong wholly to Him, to examine ourselves in faith and repentance, and to look forward to the day when we will feast with Him forever at the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Working through John 2, the preacher shows that Jesus came to the wedding at Cana because He was invited, and asks whether our own celebrations are the kind of gatherings Christ would be welcome at. Tying the scene to Revelation 3:20, he presses the point that Christ stands at the door and knocks, and that He never dismisses an invitation as beneath Him. He then draws attention to how ordinary the need was that Christ met, using 1 Peter 5 to argue that the Lord cares about small concerns and wants them brought to Him. The turning point of the message is the servants' obedience: because they believed the words of Christ and did what He said, they saw the glory of God, while the rest of the feast partook of the blessing without ever knowing its source. The application is that faith and obedience to the word of God are what make His glory visible in a believer's life.

The sermon identifies the book of Hosea as the greatest love story in the Bible, illustrating God's relentless pursuit of an unfaithful people. Through the prophet's marriage to Gomer, the narrative demonstrates that divine love persists despite human betrayal and idolatry. The speaker emphasizes that God's judgment stems from holiness, yet His heart remains tender, asking how He can give up those He loves. Ultimately, the message highlights that true repentance involves acknowledging sin while trusting in God's free and healing love. This enduring faithfulness offers profound hope and restoration for believers who have similarly wandered. Questions: What is the greatest love story in the Bible? What is the main message of the book of Hosea? What does Hosea's marriage to Gomer represent? Why did God tell Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman? What does the story of Hosea and Gomer teach us about God's love? Does God still love us when we are unfaithful to Him? Why did Hosea buy Gomer back? How is Hosea buying Gomer back a picture of Jesus Christ? What do the names of Hosea's children mean? What does Jezreel mean in the book of Hosea? What does Lo-Ruhamah mean? What does Lo-Ammi mean? Why did Israel turn away from God in the book of Hosea? What does "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" mean? What does "they sow the wind and reap the whirlwind" mean? What does Hosea teach about sowing and reaping? Why does God discipline people He loves? What does God mean when He says, "How shall I give thee up, Ephraim?" What does "Return, O Israel, unto the LORD thy God" mean? What does it mean to "take with you words" in Hosea 14:2?

Dr Brent brings a powerful Revival Meeting message from Genesis 35 about Jacob, the deceiver. This message challenges both Christians and those considering Christ to examine the legitimacy of their motives for following Christ. No matter what has happened in your life, God is saying, "Come."