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This sermon addresses the emotional and spiritual toll of faithful service, using Jeremiah 20 to validate the pain experienced by ministers and believers who face opposition from within the church. It argues that suffering is not evidence of unfaithfulness but a common consequence of speaking God's word in a fallen world, emphasizing that biblical lament is a legitimate response to grief rather than a sign of unbelief. The message encourages believers to maintain their integrity and honesty before God, resisting the temptation to silence their convictions or emotionally resign from their calling due to repeated reproach. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift from focusing on personal wounds to trusting in God's presence and the eternal power of His word, which remains effective regardless of immediate human reception or success.

The sermon explores the theological concept of God's omnibenevolence, asserting that His nature is inherently good, kind, and gracious despite the presence of evil and suffering in the world. It addresses the tension between divine goodness and human tragedy by examining biblical examples, such as the patience shown to Noah's generation and the common grace extended to sinners like Judas. The central argument, grounded in Romans 2:4, posits that God's forbearance and kindness are intended to lead humanity toward repentance rather than serving as a license for sin. The message challenges the assumption that tragic events are direct punishments for specific sins, citing Jesus' teaching in Luke 13 to emphasize that all people are sinners who need grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a response of repentance and trust in God's character, even amidst personal grief and uncertainty.

Pastor Rob teaches from Joshua 9 on the right response to a wrong decision. After Israel failed to seek God's counsel and made a treaty with the deceptive Gibeonites, they honored their oath despite the mistake. The message highlights taking commitments seriously, as seen in Ecclesiastes 5, and how God shows mercy when people humble themselves. Examples from 2 Samuel 21 and other passages illustrate God's faithfulness to promises. The Gibeonites' humility led to service in God's house despite their deception.

The Fallen Nature of Man Genesis 6: 1-13 1. Its Original Source 2. Its Rightful Response

Acts 6:1–7 records the early church's response to a complaint from Hellenistic Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. This exposition examines how the apostles addressed a pastoral and administrative crisis in a way that protected the primacy of the Word and prayer while establishing a pattern for servant leadership in the local church. The passage is treated as background to the diaconal qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:8–13. Main points: - the presenting problem — neglect of the Hellenistic widows and the threat to unity - the apostolic solution — the appointment of seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom - the fruit of faithful church order — the Word spread and the number of disciples multiplied greatly Scripture references: - Acts 6:1-7 - 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-acts-6-the-appointment-of-the-seven-4 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

The Danger of the Trumpet Not Being Sounded.

Perilous times exist not because of governmental decisions or earthly disasters. Even in the most perilous times, God has given us the way to respond. Responding to perilous times can only be done through taking eternity seriously and preaching the Word. It is the Word of God that will guide us through the perilous times.

How can we navigate a world filled with competing ideas, influences, and worldviews? In Proverbs 9, Solomon brings wisdom and foolishness face to face, revealing why biblical discernment requires looking beyond appearances to recognize the differences between two seemingly similar paths. Both Lady Wisdom and the foolish woman offer invitations to those seeking understanding, but their character, methods, and destinations are profoundly different. This sermon examines how parents can prepare their children to recognize godly wisdom—not merely by enforcing rules or shielding them from worldly influences, but by teaching them to investigate, discern, and understand the consequences of what they are being offered. The same challenge applies to every believer as we learn to recognize truth, reject foolishness, and demonstrate the goodness of a life lived for Jesus Christ.