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The sermon examines the fourth mark of a true believer: a transformed attitude that rejects worldliness in favor of devotion to God. Here is worldliness defined, and its identifiable characteristics.

Isaiah 5 uses the song of the vineyard to expose Judah's covenant unfaithfulness. God had graciously cultivated and provided for His people, but He found injustice, corruption, pride, and rebellion instead of righteousness. Dave Jenkins explains the chapter's warnings about sin and judgment while pointing listeners to Christ, who perfectly obeyed where God's people failed and enables His people to bear spiritual fruit. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The church has one head, the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians need to beware of men who would usurp Christ's position of authority and draw followers after themselves through pride, flattery, and false doctrine. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

This podcast episode explores the critical distinction between forgiveness and trust, emphasizing that while forgiveness can be granted instantly, trust must be earned through consistent action and time. The speakers share their personal journey of restoring a damaged marriage after years of manipulation and deceit, highlighting the necessity of repentance and surrender to Christ as the foundation for genuine change. Key steps for rebuilding trust include radical transparency in finances and communication, establishing strict boundaries with harmful influences, and maintaining open accountability. The message warns against pride and defensiveness, urging those who have broken trust to humble themselves and ask their partners what specific actions are needed for restoration. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that true freedom and relational healing are found only through biblical principles and a transformed life in Jesus Christ.

The sermon explores the theological significance of the church as a city set on a hill, drawing from Matthew 5 and historical contexts like John Winthrop's vision. It emphasizes that believers are placed in a prominent position to be seen, serving as ambassadors for Christ rather than seeking nationalistic pride. The speaker highlights three key aspects of this metaphor: security through God's protection, visibility requiring godly conduct, and hope offered to the world through the gospel. By referencing Isaiah and Revelation, the message connects the current visible church with its future glorified state in the New Jerusalem. Ultimately, the text calls believers to fulfill their civic and spiritual duty by maintaining a distinct, holy witness that points others to God's righteousness.

This sermon meditates on James 4:13-17, challenging believers to examine their attitudes toward planning and the future. The central argument is that human life is transient, described as a vapor that appears briefly and then vanishes, which should humble the heart against the arrogance of presumptuous boasting. While planning and business are not inherently sinful, they become evil when driven by pride rather than a recognition of God's sovereignty. The text urges believers to adopt a posture of submission, acknowledging that only God knows what tomorrow holds and that all actions should be contingent upon His will. This attitude of humility is contrasted with the sin of omission, where knowing the right course of action but failing to submit one's life to God constitutes a failure in duty.

There are many battles in the Christian life that are waged under the surface in the fertile soil of the heart. Those battles often involve what's brewing therein. As you go through your days and weeks encountering challenging, disappointing, discouraging, and painful things with various people it's all too easy to become too used to, or comfortable with anger.

We've had about 100 years of people being "cool" – curating their image to be socially desirable and admirable. But does coolness have a place in a Christian culture? Kevin and Josh talk about where "cool" came from…the connection between coolness and pride…and how pop culture and fashion influence it. Then they go to scripture to ask if it is ultimately possible to be meek, humble, lowly, modest…and still remain cool.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. Pastor Brian continues his explanation of the difference between worldly wisdom verses Godly wisdom.

For any to be numbered among the people of God there must be a ransom. A redemption price must be paid for their souls, otherwise it is just presumption and pride.