1. The SAVIOUR knows all about the sinner & is not pleased 2. The SINNER is often filled with a self-sufficient attitude & lulled into a false sense of security 3. The SAVIOUR is direct in his rebukes & merciful in his invitation

This sermon examines Titus 1 to address the critical need for identifying and silencing false teachers who distort the gospel. Drawing on historical examples like Arius and modern figures, it highlights how erroneous doctrines undermine families and divide communities. The preacher urges believers, particularly men in their households, to actively guard against deceptive teachings by grounding themselves in Scripture. The central argument emphasizes that sharp rebuke is not an act of cruelty but a pastoral necessity aimed at restoring sound faith. Ultimately, the message points to God's loving correction as the means for renewing minds and preserving the truth of salvation through Christ alone.

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Isaiah 25:8c He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.

Ezekiel packs his bags, goes into exile, eats with a shaking hand... all in make-believe as a sign to the watching exiles. False prophets called out again. Elders who come for advice likewise rebuked. God is so angry!

What are the sources of divisions and quarrels in the life of the church? Even more, what is the solution? In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, we see the Apostle Paul rebuking the church in Corinth for being man-centered and prideful. The solution for division is always the Lord Jesus Christ. May we be faithful to pursue Him as the church today!

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 3 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

The sermon explores the spiritual principle that a hungry soul finds bitterness sweet, drawing primarily from Proverbs 27:7. It establishes friendship as the contextual framework for this verse, detailing how blessed friends provide open rebuke and faithful counsel while warning against the curse of untimely or loud advice. Listen along as Pastor Tim Geist contrasts the full soul, which rejects spiritual nourishment due to worldly satiation, with the hungry soul that eagerly accepts God's corrective word. By paralleling Proverbs with the New Testament book of James, the message emphasizes practical wisdom and the necessity of discernment in relationships. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to cultivate a spiritual hunger that allows them to perceive God's guidance as sweet even when it involves painful correction.

View this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AABuko-m4_c The sermon presents a six-stage journey of spiritual restoration through the story of Jonah, illustrating how a believer caught in backsliding—marked by spiritual sleep, disobedience, and denial—can be brought back to God through divine intervention. Beginning with Jonah's unconsciousness amid a storm, the narrative unfolds as he is confronted by a pagan captain's rebuke, his sin exposed through divine casting of lots, and his subsequent confession of faith and guilt. The turning point comes with genuine repentance, demonstrated not merely in words but in action—willingly surrendering himself to the sea to restore peace. This leads to a renewed relationship with God, culminating in prayer from the fish's belly, symbolizing a restored, intimate communion with the divine. The message calls all listeners—whether spiritually asleep, backslidden, or unconverted—to awaken, confess, repent, and reestablish a living, prayerful relationship with God, emphasizing that true faith is marked by obedience, humility, and continual dependence on divine grace.

Luke started recording Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom in Luke 17:20. Since then, Jesus has had one lesson after another on the Kingdom of God. He has just shown the attitude needed to find justification with God. Yet the disciples are not understanding this. The women are bringing infants and children to be blessed and the disciples start to rebuke and stop them. Join us as we look at Jesus' response.