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This sermon examines the apostle Paul's command to flee idolatry by exploring the spiritual incompatibility of participating in both the Lord's Supper and the rituals of the world. The central argument posits that partaking of the 'table of devils' is not merely a social act but a spiritual identification with demonic forces, creating a profound inconsistency for the believer. The message warns against modern forms of idolatry, such as occult practices, secret societies, and self-worship, emphasizing that these actions provoke the holy jealousy of God. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, urging the audience to recognize the danger of compromising their faith while ultimately pointing to the grace of Christ, who invites sinners to a better table through His finished work on the cross.

Berean Adult Sunday School class. A verse-by-verse study through the books of the minor prophets.

"WHY CAN'T MANY UNDERSTAND GOD'S WORD?" The Bible reveals that our desires, pride, fears, friendships, worldly influences, and even our willingness to obey can affect our ability to recognize and receive God's truth. One of the most dangerous forms of self-deception is assuming that if a doctrine is true, we will naturally agree with it, like it, and immediately understand it! But what happens when God's Word challenges our cherished beliefs, personal desires, or the opinions of those we love? In this searching Bible study, we examine 13 Biblical reasons why people fail to understand God's Word - including the rejection of earlier light, the fear of man, a lack of meekness, spiritual immaturity, sin, and the absence of a proper fear of God. We will also discover why obedience, humility, and a sincere hunger for truth are so essential to spiritual understanding. Are we seeking to understand God's Word so that we may obey it, or are we seeking ways to avoid truths we do not wish to accept? "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God..." — John 7:17 A challenging message for every Christian who sincerely desires to know and follow the truth, wherever it leads. 📖 WHY CAN'T MANY UNDERSTAND GOD'S WORD?

This sermon examines the dichotomy between truth and lies as presented in 3 John, contrasting the selfish hindering of the gospel by Diotrephes with the selfless promotion of truth by Demetrius and the apostle John. The message identifies four specific ways Diotrephes obstructed the spread of the gospel: seeking preeminence, silencing counsel, slandering disciples, and separating brethren. In contrast, the sermon highlights how a godly life, a good reputation, and personal counsel serve as effective vehicles for promoting the truth. The preacher urges believers to examine their own hearts for pride and self-exaltation, reminding them that all spiritual gifts and positions are received from God. The central call is to boast only in the Lord and to strive for holiness, ensuring that Christ increases while the individual decreases.

Continuing verse by verse through John chapter 3, this lesson explains the Lord's words to Nicodemus that a man must be born again to see the kingdom of God. The wind in verse 8 is used to show that the Spirit is unseen, yet His work in a life can be seen: conviction of sin, love for others and a new desire for eternal things. The lesson teaches that the new birth is God's work alone, that pride keeps religious people from admitting they cannot save themselves, and that God, who cannot lie, saves whosoever calls on the name of the Lord. It closes from 1 John 3 and Ephesians 4 with a call for the saved to put off the old man, put on the new man, not grieve the Holy Spirit, and live a life of thanks to the God who saved them.

The sermon addresses the Corinthian dilemma regarding meat offered to idols by emphasizing that Christian knowledge must be governed by love and humility. It argues that while knowledge is a divine gift, it becomes dangerous when separated from charity, leading to pride and division within the church. The text highlights that genuine understanding of God's truth should result in a deeper recognition of one's own sinfulness and dependence on grace, rather than superiority over others. By contrasting the puffing up of knowledge with the edifying nature of love, the message calls believers to exercise their liberty with tenderness toward weaker brethren. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that the highest privilege is not merely knowing about God, but being known by Him through the redemptive work of Christ.

This sermon examines the incident in Mark 10 where Jesus rebukes his disciples for hindering children from coming to Him, highlighting the unique grief Jesus felt when access to Him was blocked. The central message urges parents and the church to prioritize bringing children to Christ, arguing that this is critical in a culture that suppresses truth and promotes much unrighteousness. The teaching expands beyond literal children to define the spiritual posture required for all believers to enter the Kingdom: a humble, dependent, and childlike trust in God rather than prideful self-sufficiency. By contrasting the world's suppression of the knowledge of God with the open arms of Jesus, the sermon calls for a life of gratitude and repentance, emphasizing that only those who receive the Kingdom with childlike faith are truly part of it.

This sermon expounds the doctrine of unconditional election, arguing that God's choice to save sinners is rooted in eternity rather than human merit or foreseen faith. By examining Ephesians 1 and Romans 9, the message emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of divine grace, initiated by God's sovereign will to overcome the total depravity of humanity. The preacher contends that this doctrine removes all grounds for human pride, as God chooses the least qualified to magnify His own glory and mercy. Consequently, this truth serves as the foundation for the believer's assurance, securing their standing in Christ independent of their own performance. Finally, the sermon asserts that a correct understanding of election fuels evangelism and worship, as it reveals the certainty of God's purpose to save His people through the means of the gospel.

To lay aside is not gently remove them, fold them up and put them in the draw, but to cast away, take them off as disgusting filth for they are the works of the flesh that we are so aptly warned of in the Holy Scripture. Those weights may consist of pride, worldly entanglements, or various forms of lust. Worldly philosophies and hypocrisy; the putting off of the old man.