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MAIN POINT: Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve Joshua 24:15

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb 1. What it is 2. Who it is that calls 3. Who are called

Has your heart been cleansed? The Lord Jesus Christ blesses the people of God by cleansing them from the defilement of sin.

The sermon exhorts believers to study the Word of God diligently to rightly divide truth and avoid false doctrines that undermine salvation. It emphasizes that eternal life is a secure gift from God, not contingent on human performance or specific religious rituals. Believers are called to purge themselves from profane babblings and sin, thereby becoming sanctified vessels prepared for the Master's use. The speaker illustrates this through personal anecdotes about financial integrity, marriage, and daily obedience, urging the audience to make godly decisions in all areas of life. Ultimately, the message encourages Christians to remain holy and available for every good work, ensuring they are easy for God to use.

'This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh.' God formed the man of the dust of the ground, breathed into his nostrils, put him to sleep, opened him, took the rib, and closed up the flesh. He did not have to do it that way, and every deliberate step of it was a gift.

The sermon outlines the divine ordination of three primary institutions: the family, the church, and the civil government. It emphasizes that these structures are established by God to maintain order and facilitate spiritual growth, with marriage serving as a foundation for procreation and sanctification. The speaker argues that Christians should generally submit to governing authorities as appointed by God, citing biblical examples like Daniel and Jesus to illustrate respectful compliance. However, when state laws directly contradict Scripture, believers are called to obey God while maintaining a peaceful and non-defiant attitude. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to honor these institutions through prayer, model citizenship, and faithful witness in a divided world.

The sermon explores the theological depth of Genesis 22, using the metaphor of an acorn growing into an oak tree to explain how foundational biblical patterns reveal God's ultimate plan. It identifies key themes such as sacrificial love, substitutionary atonement, and divine provision, linking Abraham's obedience and the binding of Isaac to Christ's future sacrifice. The preacher emphasizes that genealogies are not mere lists but strategic introductions to major events, demonstrating God's sovereignty in preparing blessings before they are needed. By examining the connection between Abraham's family line and Isaac's wife Rebekah, the text illustrates that God orchestrates history with precise timing and care. The message concludes by urging listeners to trust in God's foresight and to recognize Jesus Christ as the ultimate provision for sin. What does the sovereignty of God actually mean? How does God work behind the scenes in our lives? Is God already preparing answers before we pray? Does God provide for our needs before we know we have them? How can I trust God when I don't understand what He's doing? Does God plan our future ahead of time? Why does Genesis 22 end with a genealogy? Why is Rebekah introduced before she appears in the story? Why are genealogies important in the Bible? Are genealogies preparing us for major events? Why does God include so many names in Scripture? Why does God repeat patterns throughout the Bible? How do Old Testament events point to Jesus? What is the significance of first mentions in Scripture? Why is Abraham and Isaac a picture of Christ? What does Jehovah-Jireh really mean? Does God still value physical family?

In this exposition of 1 Peter 3:1-6, we learn how wives should respond to disobedient husbands. We discuss the meek and quiet spirit, authority, and the valuable role women have in making the home a happy place of joy and refreshment.