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Sunday Morning Worship at Covenant Church (Burbank, CA) — September 27, 2026. Rev. Brooks Pipher preaches "Certainties of God" from Deuteronomy 21:1–9, part of our series through Deuteronomy. Covenant Church is a Reformed congregation (Associate Reformed Presbyterian / ARP) in Burbank, California, gathering for worship every Lord's Day at 10 AM and 6 PM at 160 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502. More sermons, service times, and how to visit: https://www.covenantburbank.com Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:1–9. Preached by Rev. Brooks Pipher.

The Jews charged our Lord with the crime of Sedition. In order to put him to death, they demanded that Christ be crucified in the place of Barabbas, who was guilty of sedition and murder. Christ the innocent died in the place of Barabbas the guilty who went free. In this we are given an example of the biblical doctrine of Substitution.

The sermon explores the theological significance of the cities of refuge in Joshua 20, arguing that divine justice is characterized by accessibility, impartiality, and a rigorous process that distinguishes between intentional murder and unintentional manslaughter. It emphasizes that Yahweh's justice protects the innocent from vengeance while ensuring the guilty are not excused, thereby preventing blood guilt from defiling the land where God dwells. The preacher connects these Old Testament principles to the New Testament revelation of Christ, who serves as the ultimate High Priest and the true refuge for sinners, satisfying the demands of justice through His atoning death. The message calls believers to submit their passions and judgments to God's Word, advocating for moral integrity, due process, and the protection of human dignity within both the church and the broader society.

OUTLINE: Have you noticed before how Jesus calls us to be concerned about when someone else has something against you!?? 1) Making Peace with a Brother 2) Making Peace with an Enemy 3) Living Peaceably with ALL! Reconciliation Conclusion: Reflect more deeply on how Jesus describes the urgency of reconciliation in Matthew 5:23–26. Why is reconciliation in relationships so vital? AI Generated.... In this sermon on Matthew 5:21-26, the Pastor Geoff explains that Jesus deepens the commandment against murder by exposing its root in the human heart: anger, resentment, contempt, and bitterness. Jesus teaches that true righteousness is not merely avoiding violent actions but actively pursuing reconciliation with others. He emphasizes the surprising command that if someone has something against us, we should take the initiative to seek peace, even before engaging in acts of worship. The sermon stresses that Christians are called to be peacemakers, helping remove anger and hostility both in themselves and in others, including enemies. This kind of kingdom living requires humility, repentance, and dependence on God's grace, since reconciliation is often difficult and impossible in our own strength. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who reconciled sinners to God through His sacrifice and now empowers believers by His Spirit to pursue peace, forgiveness, and restored relationships as an expression of the gospel.

The sermon argues that Christians have a biblical mandate to actively oppose abortion and unjust laws, grounded primarily in Proverbs 24:11, which commands believers to rescue those being taken away to death. It challenges the notion that prayer or passive opposition is sufficient, asserting that the Sixth Commandment and the Golden Rule require using lawful means to protect the pre-born. The speaker critiques common pro-life arguments for being theologically inconsistent and culturally harmful, urging believers to reject 'murderous medicines' and to vote against Proposition 1 because it legitimizes murder, shows partiality, and calls evil good. By contrasting the current legal landscape with the perfect rescue Christ offers believers, the message calls for a holistic commitment to justice that seeks equal protection for all human life from fertilization to natural death.

Teaching on Deuteronomy 19:1-13

(1) Israel Watch 9/23/26: The Iran Conflict remains on hold as Iran cries, "Not Fair!" to the U.N. and U.N. Sec. Gen. Antonio Guterres LIES to the world and we give him a Pinnochio NOSE. We demonstrate his lies regarding the Gaza War with a chart. We also provide a chart showing the reality of deaths in Gaza which refute the claims of "genocide" and demonstrate disproportionate deaths of military age MALES. And we include a video of "Queers for Palestine" IGNORANCE and New York Times shareholders suing the New York Times. (2) The Sick Mind of the Leftist Death Cult: Converse Ad is ended because the psychotic devils on the Left see lynchings and KKK hoods on a Korean girl. (3) The Associated Press is Propaganda: A black man hangs his black girlfriend and several black men commit suicide by hanging... and the A.P. only wants to talk about KKK lynchings. When NONE of these deaths is in any way connected to lynchings. Includes Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown's lyin' eyes... (4) A word from Judge Judy: Love it or LEAVE it! (5) Some Funny Things: The Canadian government now murders more of it's own citizens than all gun deaths combined in the United States. BONUS: Humorous cameo by Donald Trump: "Silence Those Cell Phones" https://bbfohio.com