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Not everyone who claims to speak for God faithfully teaches His Word. In 1 Timothy 6:3–5, Paul warns us about false teachers whose pride distorts their understanding, whose teaching produces division, and whose religion becomes a means of personal gain. False teaching is not merely a matter of disagreeing over secondary issues. It rejects the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that leads to godliness. Its fruit includes unhealthy controversies, envy, strife, and constant friction. How can we guard ourselves? We must know God's Word, measure every teaching by Scripture, and pay attention to the fruit it produces. Rather than chasing teachers who seek their own advantage, let us follow Christ, our Great Physician, whose Word brings spiritual health and true contentment.

Scripture: Genesis 28:10–22 Sermon: "Stairway From Heaven" Speaker: Pastor Sam Lee Date: October 25, 2026

The sermon examines the theological implications of the serpent's initial question in Genesis 3, arguing that Satan's primary tactic was to introduce doubt regarding the authority and reliability of God's command. By shifting the burden of proof from the believer to God, the temptation replaces settled confidence in divine truth with individual judgment and pragmatic reasoning. This dynamic is contrasted with the eternal nature of God's moral law, which reflects His unchanging character, unlike ceremonial laws that serve specific historical purposes. The preacher warns that this foundational shift toward skepticism mirrors the modern cultural hostility toward biblical authority, where the default position often denies the truth of Scripture. Ultimately, the message calls for humility and unwavering trust in God's word, contrasting the rationalizing pride of King Saul with the repentant humility of King David.

Title: The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Matthew Date: October 25, 2026 Bible: Matthew 12:1-8 This sermon examines the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees in Matthew 12, highlighting how religious leaders often misuse authority and scripture to control others rather than serve God. The central message argues that the Pharisees' accusation against the disciples was a desperate tactic to suppress Jesus' true authority, reflecting a broader human struggle with pride and the misuse of dominion. Jesus responds with a humble yet systematic theological argument, citing David's consumption of showbread and the priests' Sabbath duties to demonstrate that mercy and human need take precedence over rigid ritual observance. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus is greater than the temple and is the ultimate fulfillment of the Sabbath, offering true rest to believers. The sermon concludes by urging Christians to recognize their own tendencies toward control, repent of misusing authority, and submit to Christ's lordship while standing firm against the world's attempts to discredit their faith.

This sermon challenges the modern cultural mantra of "my body, my choice" by asserting that Christian bodies are not owned by the individual but belong to God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6, the message outlines three theological indicatives: the Father will raise believers' bodies, believers are united to Christ as members of His body, and the Holy Spirit dwells within them as a temple. These truths counter both legalism and licentiousness, establishing that Christian liberty is defined by the purpose of glorifying God rather than personal autonomy. The sermon concludes with two imperatives: to flee from sexual immorality with urgency and to live every aspect of life in a manner that glorifies God, reflecting the reality that believers have been bought with a price.

In today's lesson from Dr. Luke, he describes Jesus healing a man with a medical issue, on the Sabbath, having been invited to a meal with the religious leaders. Jesus was asked to sit at the table of leadership, and heals the man who needed healing. But this might have been considered work, see what Jesus says.

This sermon examines the narrative of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 to expose the theological danger of human pride, which claims credit for gifts that belong solely to God. The central argument posits that pride is a form of rebellion that attempts to usurp God's glory, whereas true humility acknowledges that all power, intelligence, and success are divinely bestowed. The text contrasts the forced degradation of the proud king with the voluntary humiliation of Jesus Christ, who emptied Himself to bear the judgment of sin. By highlighting that God's power is inseparable from His holiness, the message urges believers to recognize their dependence on divine grace rather than self-reliance. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to bow willingly before Christ, the true King, rather than waiting for the judgment that inevitably dismantles self-exaltation.

Courage requires wisdom as well. Pride will always leave you behind those who serve God. God is in control and His providence is evident when we look for it.

This sermon explores the distinction between being brought low by circumstances and willingly submitting to God's sovereign hand, urging believers to bow rather than merely be bent by life's trials. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:6, the message emphasises recognising God's active power in human affairs, which may chasten, restrain, or deliver, while maintaining that submission is not fatalism but a trustful reliance on His wisdom. The preacher addresses the internal struggle of pride, identifying it as a refusal of creaturehood and a demand for God to explain His purposes, contrasting this with the humble heart that accepts pain without ceasing to trust. By examining the character of God as a caring Father rather than an angry tyrant, the sermon reassures believers that their suffering is held within the context of redemption and grace. Finally, it points to the eschatological hope of exaltation in due time, illustrating that the path to glory runs downward through humility, as seen in the life of Christ, before rising to eternal glory.