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We are strangers, we are exiles here But we will stand and we will not fear Our truest home is in a kingdom high Underneath Your sovereign sky. We won't retreat, we won't fade away We'll shine Your light in the dark of day Lord, make us faithful in Babylon. Lord, make us faithful in Babylon.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 26 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

God chose to save those who will believe and predestinated them to be conformed to the image of Jesus. He called, justified and glorified them for this purpose! Also Reference: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, Psalm 24:7-10, 1 Corinthians 11:26 COMMUNION and then... MUSIC: Hymn # 95 (A) "Joy To The World" Hymn # 110 (C) "Once In Royal David's City" Hymn # 83 (C) "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Hymn # 105 (D) "Go Tell It On The Mountain" https://bbfohio.com

Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard | Eph. 6:14 The sermon emphasizes the necessity for believers to recognize that their primary conflict is spiritual rather than physical, urging them to rely on divine strength instead of human resources. It focuses on Ephesians 6, specifically highlighting the first components of God's armor: truth and righteousness as essential defenses against the deceptions of Satan. The preacher uses the analogy of military weaponry to illustrate that Christians must actively study and apply Scripture to effectively resist spiritual attacks. Obedience to God's word is presented as the practical means of putting on righteousness, which protects the believer's heart from evil influences. Ultimately, the message calls for personal responsibility in maintaining spiritual readiness through faith and prayer to withstand the wiles of the devil.

The sermon defines biblical worship as a comprehensive act of honoring God through regulated means rather than mere emotional expression or musical style. Drawing from the Ten Commandments and Deuteronomy, it argues that worship must adhere strictly to Scripture, emphasizing reverence, the right object of adoration, and the proper timing on the Lord's Day. The preacher contrasts this with contemporary cultural influences that prioritize personal feeling over divine glory, urging believers to realign their hearts with God's character every Sunday. Additionally, the message warns against relying on tradition alone, advocating for a careful balance between preserving historic church practices and adhering to biblical authority. Ultimately, true worship involves ascribing glory to God in spirit and truth, resulting in spiritual growth and Christ-likeness for the entire congregation.

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Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard | 1Cor. 11:23 The sermon explores the theological significance of the Lord's Supper as a command to remember Christ's sacrificial death and future return. Drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 11, the speaker emphasizes three key aspects: the price of redemption through Jesus' broken body and shed blood, the promise of the New Covenant secured by that blood, and the anticipation of His second coming. The message warns against religious traditions that obscure the sufficiency of Christ's atonement, urging believers to partake in the ordinance with a focus on scriptural truth rather than self-examination or denominational rules. Ultimately, the Lord's Table serves as a memorial of past salvation and a proclamation of hope for the future.

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