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This sermon explores the oracle against Egypt in Isaiah 19, illustrating how God strikes down human reliance on political alliances, economic stability, and worldly wisdom to reveal the futility of trusting in anything other than Him. The preacher argues that Judah's desire to ally with Egypt mirrors the human tendency to seek security in created things rather than the Creator, leading to societal collapse and spiritual blindness. However, the text culminates in a profound promise of healing, where God reconciles Egypt to Himself, demonstrating that His mercy extends to all nations, including Gentiles, who are brought into the covenant family through Christ. The central application challenges believers to recognize that their greatest problem is not external circumstance but their relationship with God, urging them to place their ultimate trust in His saving power rather than in fleeting worldly solutions. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that the same God who judges sin is the one who heals and restores, calling the church to witness to this grace without compromising its mission by seeking refuge in the world.

John 11:45-57 — The Pharisees watched Lazarus walk out of the grave and plotted to kill Jesus. You can believe the miracles and still be lost. This expository preaching message through John 11:45-57 follows the chief priests and Pharisees into the council room after Lazarus is raised. They admit "this man doeth many miracles," and then plot to kill Jesus anyway. We walk through the plot to kill Jesus, the Caiaphas prophecy ("one man should die for the people"), and what it means to believe on the Miracle Worker, not just in the miracles. Every person in a room like this asks one of two questions: the council's question ("What do we do with Jesus?") or the Philippian jailer's ("What must I do to be saved?"). If you've believed in the miracles for years but have never trusted Christ Himself, this message was preached for you. Caiaphas meant his words for politics, but God meant them for pardon, and the sermon shows how God turned the worst thing men ever did into the best gift heaven ever gave. This expository sermon walks through John 11:45-57, 2 Corinthians 2, Isaiah 45, Luke 16, John 12, and Hebrews 2, explaining: - Why some at Bethany believed and others ran to the Pharisees (John 11:45-46; 2 Corinthians 2:15-16) - Why the council believed in the miracles but would not believe on the Miracle Worker (v47) - The council's question versus the Philippian jailer's question - Why clay that fights the potter never wins (Isaiah 45:9) - Why the leaders tried to kill Lazarus after he was raised (John 12:10; Luke 16) - What Caiaphas meant by "expedient," and what God meant by it (v49-52) - How a wicked high priest prophesied the gospel without knowing it - Why Jesus withdrew

The sermon centers on the charge given to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6 to guard the truth of the gospel and avoid vain babblings and false science. The speaker argues that modern society often places undue trust in experts and political authorities, creating a form of scientism that elevates man above God. In contrast, the Bible is presented as the source of true, accurate knowledge regarding creation, salvation, and eternal life. The message emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father, rejecting the idea that technology or human achievement can provide salvation or immortality. Listeners are urged to exercise discernment, comparing contemporary claims with the Word of God and placing their ultimate faith in the Lord rather than in worldly powers.

This sermon addresses the critical need for spiritual discernment in an age of abundant information yet widespread confusion. Drawing from Hebrews 5, the message argues that discernment is not a mystical gift but a muscle developed through the steady, daily exercise of God's Word. It identifies the danger of remaining in spiritual infancy, characterized by dullness of hearing and a reliance on milk rather than strong meat, which leaves believers vulnerable to deception. The preacher outlines the moral and spiritual implications of this lack of discernment in social, political, and financial spheres, emphasizing that true maturity involves distinguishing good from evil based on settled knowledge of Scripture. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a disciplined practice of reading, praying, and obeying the Bible to train one's senses and achieve the full age of Christian maturity.

Kid Rock releases Halfway 2 Jesus, a Christian-themed album featuring Eminem. But what exactly is the theological message? We examine the album cover, lyrics, and Kid Rock's statements about faith, salvation, and forgiveness. Is this a proclamation of the biblical gospel or something else entirely?

David condemns the assassination of Ish-bosheth and establishes his throne in justice rather than political advantage. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-4-1-12-follow-the-king-of-righteousness

What does Amos 6 teach us about the dangers of arrogance and prosperity? Israel's leaders were living in luxury, trusting in their wealth, military strength, and political influence rather than in God. They had become self-absorbed, indifferent to injustice, and convinced that divine judgment was far off. But God reminds them of once-great cities that had fallen and warns that their own destruction and captivity are certain. This lesson examines how arrogance leads to self-deception, why prosperity can be a greater test than adversity, and how God's righteous judgment follows generations of gracious warnings to seek Him and live.

Why would the apostle who calls marriage a living picture of Christ and the church also tell some people not to marry? In the final episode of our Christ and culture series, Dr. Marcus Mininger takes up 1 Corinthians 7 and a claim that rarely makes it into church life: good things can still be the wrong things to build your life around. He moves from Paul's logic to the questions it raises about discretionary income, a nicer car, a political donation, a well-drilling project, and the careers we steer our children toward. He also tells why he turned away from Special Forces, politics, and graduate philosophy to study what lasts the longest. Cultural life matters, but how much of your life should it get? Listen, then pass it to the pastor, elder, or friend who is wrestling with that question.