This sermon explores the spiritual journey of Israel in 1 Samuel 7, structured around three movements: return, rescue, and remembrance. It emphasizes that true repentance is not merely emotional sorrow but a decisive, outward turning from idolatry and sin toward exclusive devotion to God. The people's return to the Lord, marked by fasting, confession, and the removal of foreign gods, leads to divine rescue when Samuel intercedes through a burnt offering and prayer. God answers with a thunderous intervention that confuses and defeats the Philistines, demonstrating His faithfulness. The sermon culminates in the establishment of Ebenezer—a memorial of God's past help—pointing forward to Christ as the ultimate rescuer and the living foundation of our hope. It is calling believers to daily repentance, continual dependence on Christ's intercession, and confident remembrance of God's enduring grace.

This week we will conclude our series in 1st and 2nd Peter, which is a bittersweet moment. I have greatly enjoyed these books, and I hope you have grown in your love for Christ through Peter's writings! This Sunday, Peter will conclude his second letter in a way that is very similar to how he began his first: he encourages us to remember. There have been several warnings to us regarding false teaching, sins within the church, worldly pressures… so how are we to resist these things? Peter's answer: we remember. Remembrance is how we stand firm against false teaching, spiritual drift, and worldly pressure. Remembrance is the great antidote for the attacks that come against the Church.

This sermon explores the character and blessings of the God-fearing individual as portrayed in Psalm 112. It emphasizes that true fear of the Lord is not terror but reverential love and obedience, rooted in a personal relationship with God. The preacher highlights the lasting rewards of such a life—prosperity not merely in wealth but in godly legacy, enduring righteousness, and divine protection. Central themes include the light of Christ in darkness, the importance of biblical principles as life-guiding rules, and the eternal remembrance of the righteous in God's presence. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, calling believers to steadfast faith, even in uncertainty, and affirming that God's faithfulness is the foundation of peace and hope. Ultimately, the sermon presents the God-fearing life as a living testimony that challenges the world's values and points others to Christ.

The Lord's Supper is a sacred ordinance that embodies unity, remembrance, and self-examination, serving as a living proclamation of Christ's death and the hope of His return. Far from a mere ritual, it is a symbolic act that calls believers to reflect on the sacrificial body and blood of Christ, to remember His atonement, and to live in holy obedience as a response to His grace. The passage emphasizes that participation must be marked by genuine faith, mutual love, and the absence of division, as the church is the body of Christ and must reflect that unity in practice. While the warning against unworthy participation underscores the need for reverence and discernment, it does not demand perfection but calls for humility, repentance, and a heart that truly understands the significance of Christ's sacrifice. Ultimately, the Lord's Supper is not a test of worthiness but an invitation to embrace grace, to renew one's commitment to holiness, and to anticipate the coming of Christ with hope and readiness.

Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Josh Boles Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am Temple Baptist Church's 59th Anniversary! A Day to Remember

A new MP3 sermon from Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: 74 - Human Heedlessness and Divine Remembrance

Subtitle: Light and Truth - Vol 1

Speaker: Horatius Bonar

Broadcaster: Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar

Event: Audiobook

Date: 3/15/1800

Bible: Hosea 7:2

Length: 6 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Omagh Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Are you A Backslider?

Speaker: Rev. Colin Mercer

Broadcaster: Omagh Free Presbyterian Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/25/2024

Bible: Jeremiah 3:12-25

Length: 41 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Liberty Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Put In Remembrance

Speaker: Mike Austin

Broadcaster: Liberty Baptist Church

Event: Sunday School

Date: 8/25/2024

Length: 39 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: One Bread and One Body

Subtitle: Fencing the Lord's Table

Speaker: Pastor Jerry Slate, Jr.

Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/18/2024

Bible: Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17

Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Northern Plains Classis of the RCUS is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Union of the Lord's Supper

Speaker: Rev. Hank Bowen

Broadcaster: Northern Plains Classis of the RCUS

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/18/2024

Bible: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Length: 31 min.