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This sermon examines Hebrews 8:1-6 to establish the superiority of Jesus Christ as a heavenly high priest who ministers in the true tabernacle pitched by God, rather than an earthly one. The exposition highlights that Christ's sitting at the right hand of the Majesty signifies the completion of His redemptive work, His authority, and His role in recording the believer's acquittal. It further explains that while His sacrificial offering is finished, His ongoing ministry involves voluntarily presenting the praise, thanksgiving, and good works of believers to the Father, for which they have no direct access apart from Him. The message contrasts this permanent, sufficient ministry with the temporary Levitical system, urging believers to abandon the shadows of the Old Testament and rest in the assurance of the better covenant mediated by Christ.

They Came Home This message explores the true meaning of homecoming through three biblical scenes, revealing that coming home is more than returning to a familiar place or gathering with familiar people. True homecoming is about what God has done in us, what He is doing through us, and what He still desires to do with us. Each scene illustrates the redeeming grace, transforming power, and continuing purpose of God in the lives of those who respond to Him. The first scene, in Luke 15, reveals a son who came home to testify about what God had done in him. The prodigal son left his father's house believing he knew a better way to live. His self-centered decisions led him into reckless living, wasted resources, and eventually the misery of a hog pen. Yet, when he came to himself, he remembered his father's goodness, recognized his own sin, and returned home in repentance. His father received him with compassion and celebrated his restoration. This beautiful picture reminds us that God's grace can reach us in our lowest condition, transform our thinking, and redirect our lives. The scars of yesterday do not have to define tomorrow when God plants His truth in our wounded hearts. The second scene, in Acts 14, reveals missionaries who came home to declare what God had done through them. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch after proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, enduring persecution, and witnessing God's marvelous work among the Gentiles. Their testimony wasn't centered on their accomplishments but on God's faithfulness. Their example challenges every believer to live as an everyday missionary, recognizing homes, workplaces, communities, and ordinary circumstances as

A great personal testimony is not defined by self-congratulation or recounting miraculous deliverances, but by the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit's control in one's life. The passage from Genesis 41:38 illustrates this, showing that even a pagan ruler recognized Joseph's Spirit-filled character, not through his words, but through his consistent conduct. True spiritual maturity is marked by a joyful spirit, a grateful heart that thanks God for all circumstances, and a humble submission to others out of reverence for Christ. These qualities—rooted in daily dependence on the Spirit, a mind set on God's Word, and a life of worship and thanksgiving—are the authentic signs of a Spirit-filled life. When believers embody these traits, their character becomes a compelling testimony to both believers and unbelievers alike, reflecting the transformative power of God's presence. This testimony is not self-constructed, but is revealed in how others perceive and describe the believer's life.

Wednesday Evening Service with Pastor Josh Boles Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm The Life of Paul Message #34: Paul Before Felix

This sermon examines the ministry, death, and resurrection of the two witnesses described in Revelation 11, emphasizing their divine empowerment and prophetic role during the first half of the tribulation. The teaching connects these figures to the imagery of olive trees and candlesticks in Zechariah 4, illustrating that their effectiveness relies entirely on the Holy Spirit rather than human effort. It explores the theological significance of their martyrdom and the subsequent resurrection as a definitive sign of God's sovereignty over evil, while also addressing the likely identities of the witnesses as Elijah and Enoch. The message serves as a pastoral exhortation for believers to depend on God's power to share the gospel, highlighting the urgency of evangelism in a world that often rejects truth and celebrates the silencing of God's messengers.

This sermon addresses the high rate of failure in Christian ministry and missionary work, arguing that perseverance is a work of God's grace rather than a natural human trait. It contrasts the biblical warnings against looking back and the historical examples of missionaries who faced betrayal, criticism, and hardship with the parable of the sower, emphasizing that deep roots in God's Word are essential for enduring trials. The message challenges listeners to examine their own character, noting that affliction serves as the structural steel for spiritual growth and that shallow commitments inevitably fail under pressure. By highlighting the cost of discipleship and the necessity of dying to self, the sermon calls for a humble, teachable, and steadfast devotion that produces fruit despite opposition. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging believers to rest if they must but never to quit, trusting in the inexhaustible grace of God.