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Continuing on with the vision that Daniel saw, there appears an additional animal like vision, a male goat that he describes as a he-goat. This he-goat comes out of the west which would be in Europe to the mid-east. This he-goat has one very visible single horn protruding out from between its eyes. Now this he-goat comes close to the ram full of anger, breaking its horns eliminating it power over him and trampled upon it so that no other enemy of the he-goat could come to the aid of the ram. This victory caused the he-goat to sense a massive infusion of pride over this victory. In his strength his great horn was broken and instead of a single horn it developed into four new horns replacing the single one directed toward the four winds of heaven. The ram was powerless to defend himself and the goat subjugated the ram. The greatness that had characterized the ram now belonged to the goat. Previously none could escape from the ram's power; now none could escape from the goat. As soon as the goat was elevated to great power, his large single horn was broken off, and its place was taken by four prominent horns. The characteristics of this goat is similar to a previous beast that Daniel saw. Previously it was a leopard that had 4 wings. Both were imbued with strength and swiftness. The leopard had four heads. whereas the goat had four horns. Daniel did not understand the nature of these visions.

Sermon Idea: The variety of spiritual gifts from the Triune God reveals the Spirit's work for the common good of the Church. Fallen Condition Focus: Paul continues from his introduction to the Spiritual Gifts in our passage highlighting the source of these gifts in who God is and what God is doing among His people. Far too often, we use our spiritual gifts as a springboard for our pride. Paul's hope is to humble us and point to who we must rely on, if we are to steward such gifts faithfully. Moreover, Paul also gives us a generic list of spiritual gifts, intending to highlight their purpose and aim in the life of the Church!

Could you be undoing God's work without realizing it? Could you be calling good evil and evil good? This lesson emphasizes the personal responsibility to control the seven abominations in Proverbs 6. It's a call to ask the question the disciples asked: "Lord, is it I?" ✅ Sign up to join thousands of others feasting on Dr. Briney's Vitamins For The Soul newsletter. ➡️ START your dose of spiritual nourishment to enrich your life now by clicking: https://patrickbriney.com/vitamins --------- Church Vision 2 ---------- --------------CONTENT---------------- 00:00 Why This Second Lesson Matters 17:09 The Seven Abominations — What They Are and Why They Destroy God's Work 27:27 The Call to Examine Ourselves Before God

What does it mean to cast aside selfish ambition and conceit? How do we live with true humility before the Lord? We come to Philippians 2:1-4, where we are encouraged in the light of the grace and glory of Christ, to live with true humility in this life. May we be equipped to faithfully serve our glorious King!

This sermon examines Matthew 16:17 to explore the source of true saving knowledge regarding Jesus Christ. It argues that human nature, described as "flesh and blood," is incapable of discerning spiritual truth due to the darkening effects of sin, as illustrated by the failure of the Pharisees and the natural person in 1 Corinthians. Instead, the text asserts that Peter's confession and any believer's faith are the result of God's sovereign grace and special illumination, not human wisdom or effort. The preacher emphasizes that this divine work removes all grounds for pride or boasting in the believer, replacing them with humility and gratitude. Consequently, Christians are called to share the gospel without fear of failure, trusting that God alone grants faith, while diligently attending to the means of grace such as the Word and sacraments.

This sermon examines 1 Corinthians 5 to argue that church discipline is a vital expression of love, necessary for the salvation of the sinner, the purity of the church, and the glory of God. The preacher contrasts the modern church growth movement with the biblical mandate to remove unrepentant sin, emphasizing that the church must mourn sin rather than tolerate it. By using the metaphor of leaven, the message illustrates how persistent sin infects the entire body of Christ, necessitating a deliberate process of correction and excommunication to protect the community's witness. The discourse affirms that while the church exercises authority to judge its members, it does so under the ultimate judgment of God, pointing always to the gospel where Christ cleanses and justifies those who repent. The tone is pastoral yet convicting, urging believers to view discipline not as a rejection of grace, but as a serious response to the cost of Christ's sacrifice.

The sermon examines the dangers of false teaching in the church at Colossae, specifically addressing the traits of false humility, the worship of angels, and the pride that drives such deviations. It emphasizes that these errors result in a disconnection from Jesus Christ, who is the head of the body, thereby cutting off believers from spiritual nourishment and growth. The message urges the congregation to resist being cheated of their reward by remaining firmly connected to Christ through the prayer, Scripture, and the church. This holistic approach ensures that believers maintain their vital connection to the head, allowing them to flourish in the faith.

We should always be humble and give all the praise and glory to the Lord.

The cross of Christ offends many people because it declares that sin is so serious Christ had to die. Christ Himself also offends because He exposes our pride, calls us to repent, and claims authority over all of our lives. Yet the message of the cross is not defeat or foolishness: it is God's wisdom and power to save all who trust in Christ.