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This sermon explores the concept of spiritual partnership using the metaphor of a threefold cord from Ecclesiastes, identifying Paul, the Philippian church, and the Lord as the intertwined strands. It examines how Paul invested in the church through the proclamation of the gospel and his personal suffering, while the church reciprocated through financial generosity and prayer, enabling Paul to serve freely. The message highlights that the church received salvation and divine provision before giving, emphasizing that God's grace initiates and sustains the relationship. The sermon concludes by asserting that the ultimate purpose of this mutual giving and receiving is the glorification of God, who receives the honor of being the source of all grace and the recipient of spiritual sacrifices.

Hebrews 9:23–28 reminds us that Jesus did what no earthly priest could ever accomplish. In the Old Testament, priests repeatedly entered the earthly sanctuary with sacrifices, because sin required continual atonement. But Jesus offered Himself once and for all. He did not enter an earthly sanctuary made by human hands; He entered the presence of God on our behalf. This means we do not have to live constantly wondering whether our sins are enough to keep us away from God. Christ has already paid the price. His sacrifice was complete, sufficient, and powerful enough to deal with sin once and for all. When we fail, we can come back to God—not because we are perfect, but because Jesus has made a way for us. But the passage also points us forward. Verse 28 says that Christ will appear a second time, not to deal with sin again, because that work has already been finished, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him. This gives us a powerful challenge: Are we ready for His return? Jesus came once as the sacrifice for sin, and He will come again as the fulfillment of our hope. Therefore, we should not waste our lives living carelessly or being consumed by temporary things. We should live with faith, holiness, expectation, and confidence. The cross tells us that our salvation has been purchased; His return reminds us that our story is not finished. Christ came for us, Christ died for us, Christ rose for us—and Christ is coming again.

I. Marked by Thanksgiving II. Offered in Deep Humility III. Attached to God's Promises

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WHAT MEAN YE BY THESE STONES. Joshua 4:1-24 KJVAfter God miraculously brought Israel across the Jordan River on dry ground, He commanded Joshua to take twelve stones from the river and establish a memorial. Those stones were more than rocks—they were a testimony. When future generations asked, "What mean ye by these stones?", God's people were to tell them what the Lord had done.In this opening lesson we examine why God established memorials and why remembering His works matters. The twelve stones reminded Israel of God's power in the past, His presence in the present, and His faithfulness for the future. They also gave parents an opportunity to teach their children the mighty works of God.Every generation needs its own "stones of remembrance"—testimonies of answered prayer, salvation, deliverance, provision, and the faithfulness of God. We must never allow the next generation to inherit our buildings, traditions, and Bibles without also hearing the story of what God has done."What mean ye by these stones?" — Joshua 4:6 KJVThe stones could not speak for themselves. Someone who remembered what God had done had to tell the story.Joshua 4 does not end with Israel merely crossing a river.It ends with a testimony being established.The water would begin flowing again.The footprints in the riverbed would disappear.The generation that crossed Jordan would eventually pass away.But the stones remained.Why?Because God knew something about us:We have a tendency to forget.We remember the trouble, but forget the deliverance.We remember the night we cried, but forget the morning when God answered.We remember how deep the Jordan looked,, but forget that God made a way through it!