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Psalm 146 calls us to praise the Lord while reminding us how limited human help can be. The God who made heaven and earth keeps His truth, cares for the needy, and reigns through every generation. This message encourages us to bring our burdens to Him, receive the help He provides, and take the next faithful step even while questions remain unanswered. We have reason for gladness because our hope rests in the Lord, whose strength and care will not fail. Scripture References: Psalms 146:1-10 Hebrews 13:6

This sermon examines the context of Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32, focusing on the tension between human strategy and divine sovereignty. It analyzes how fear and distress often drive believers to make irrational assumptions and rely on self-reliance rather than faith, using Jacob's preparation for his meeting with Esau as a primary example. The teaching emphasizes the theological framework of God's purpose, providence, and permissive will, illustrating how God uses even sinful actions to advance His covenant promises. By contrasting Jacob's initial anxiety with the peace found in prayer, the message encourages believers to trust in God's sovereign control over all circumstances, including anxiety and fear, as part of the process of sanctification.

The sermon examines the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane to explore the contrast between human weakness and divine sovereignty. It highlights the failure of the disciples, driven by a lack of prayer and reliance on fleshly strength, as seen in Peter's violent reaction and the group's subsequent flight. In contrast, Jesus demonstrates absolute authority and submission to God's will, asserting His divine identity with the declaration "I Am" which causes the arresting crowd to fall to the ground. The message challenges believers to examine their own spiritual condition, urging them to rely on prayer and the Word rather than emotions or self-confidence. It concludes with an assurance of God's ability to keep believers from falling and an invitation to surrender to Christ as Lord.

This sermon emphasizes that the greatest need for believers is not merely to know about God, but to know Him progressively and intimately through the Spirit of wisdom and revelation. It argues that true faith is evidenced by a profession of belief and a demonstration of love toward all saints, which prepares the church for deeper spiritual growth. The central message focuses on Paul's prayer in Ephesians, urging believers to understand the person, plan, possessions, and power of God. By recognizing that believers are both heirs of God's riches and God's own inheritance, the sermon highlights the supreme authority of Christ over all powers. This enlightenment enables believers to live with confidence, knowing that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to them for daily obedience and service.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Sermon Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at Princess Chapel Church in Ashland, Kentucky. The title of this message was 'The Highest Gave His Voice', the main text was taken from Psalm 18:6-19, as well as various other Scripture texts.

Sermon explains what the church is, what makes her special, when the church began, and the implications of having only one church in Old Testament times and New Testament times.

Paster: Andy Riley Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Calico Rock, AR Old fashion singing and KJV preaching