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Jesus Christ is the Rock of our salvation. He is always just a prayer away. Listen as we draw out of Psalm 61 the times when we need to get to the Rock.

Are you content in God's Word? Do you have control sometimes with trials, tribulations, and your own actions at times? How about prayer, do you do it as a laundry lists of things, or do you spend special time with the Lord, and then take time to listen?

Sunday Evening Service with Dr. Mark Rasmussen from Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church in Gray, Tennessee Thank you for joining us online for our services today. Please use the link below to learn more about how to have a home in heaven, submit prayer requests to our staff, or give to support this online ministry. https://linktr.ee/BuffaloRidgeBaptistChurch

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines the internal and external causes of division within the church, identifying the devil and human flesh as primary adversaries to Christian unity. The central message urges believers to mortify ten specific sinful tendencies, including pride, evil suspicion, whispering, and an unforgiving spirit, which often masquerade as righteous conviction but ultimately serve the enemy's agenda. By contrasting these divisive behaviors with the unifying principles of doctrine, will, and affection previously established, the exposition highlights the necessity of humility and charity in maintaining the body of Christ. The tone is convicting and pastoral, challenging the congregation to recognize their own complicity in schism and to rely on the Holy Spirit for the grace to love difficult brethren. Ultimately, the sermon presents unity not merely as a social ideal but as a vital theological duty that reflects the high priestly prayer of Jesus Christ for His people.

This sermon explores the narrative of Peter's imprisonment and miraculous release in Acts 12, identifying three central themes: persecution, prayer, and preservation. It highlights the church's response to the execution of James and the arrest of Peter, emphasizing that their primary recourse was earnest, corporate prayer rather than human intervention. The text illustrates God's sovereign power and wisdom, contrasting the fates of James and Peter to demonstrate that God preserves His servants for their appointed work until it is complete. The preacher encourages believers to trust in God's infinite ability to answer prayers, urging them to pray with fervent expectation and humility, acknowledging that God's ways are higher than human understanding.

Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Spend and be Spent, ask the question of what does it mean to truly give ourselves in service to God and others? In 2 Corinthians 12:15, the Apostle Paul declares with great joy that he will spend and be spent for the people he loves — and that phrase unlocks something profound about the Christian life. There is a difference between spending what we have and being spent ourselves. One is giving our resources; the other is giving our very selves. This message explores that distinction and asks us to honestly examine whether we are living with that kind of wholehearted devotion. But it does not stop there. It also confronts a danger that many of us quietly face: running on empty. Like a car whose warning light has been ignored for too long, we can find ourselves giving and giving without ever stopping to refill. The message walks us through three critical areas of our lives — the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual — and challenges us to recognize the warning signs in each. Are we sleeping well? Are we still capable of genuine compassion? Is our prayer life deepening or shrinking? These are not trivial questions. They are the questions of a faithful steward who understands that sustained service requires sustained renewal.

*Singing Psalter 38 Text: Psalm 19 Theme: The LORD makes Himself known. 1. His revelation in creation 2. His revelation in the Word 3. Our biblical response to His revelation Closing Prayer

God has dropped blessings all around us. But we can be guilty of allowing other things take the place of enjoying God's gracious provision. Hear as Pastor Brian explains the application of Saul's men, and Jonathan walking through the woods dripping with honey, to us today.

In Ephesians 1:7–12, Paul reveals that God's saving work in Christ extends far beyond the forgiveness of sins. Through three glorious truths- redemption, revelation, and inheritance- we see how God graciously redeems His people, unfolds His eternal purpose to unite all things in Christ, and secures an everlasting inheritance for His adopted children. Christ's blood has purchased our forgiveness, God's sovereign plan is unfolding according to His perfect will, and our future is secure in Him. These blessings are not earned through human effort but freely given according to the riches of God's grace. This sermon calls believers to rest in Christ's finished work, live under His lordship, and trust His promises amid life's uncertainties. From our redemption to our eternal inheritance, all things are to the praise of God's glory.