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In this message I want us to think together about how Elijah went about to do this; how he confronted Ahab with the evil that he was doing. 1st of all – He straightforwardly showed Ahab that he and his fathers were responsible for all of the trouble in Israel. 2nd – He straightforwardly presented the case to Ahab and all the people that Baal was a false god. And 3rd – He straightforwardly proved to the people that only God is God by calling down fire from heaven. Let us see if we can learn from this marvelous demonstration of the power of God, how we might better learn how to confront evil in our society and generation as well.

The sermon examines Isaiah 22, contrasting God's impending judgment on Jerusalem with the promise of a faithful servant who typifies Christ. It highlights the tragic response of the people, who ignored the warning of Babylonian invasion and instead relied on their own strength and the corrupt steward Shebna, embodying a hedonistic unbelief summarized by the phrase, "let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." In contrast, God raises up Eliakim, whose name means "God will establish," serving as a type of Jesus Christ who holds the key of the house of David and provides a secure place for the soul. The message urges listeners to recognize that true repentance involves turning from self-reliance and idols to trust wholly in Christ, the ultimate peg in a secure place who upholds all who believe in Him.

God is faithful. But will we answer His calling with faithful obedience? Pastor Ed Decker preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5 and 1 Corinthians 3, reminding believers that God keeps His promises, while we are called to serve faithfully and leave the increase to Him. A King James Bible message from Arnold Baptist Tabernacle. FULL DESCRIPTION (paste into YouTube/SermonAudio/Rumble as appropriate) God is faithful. Will you be? In 1 Thessalonians 5:24, the Bible declares, "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." Join Pastor Ed Decker at Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for a message about the faithfulness of God and the believer's responsibility to answer His calling. In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul urges Christians to remain watchful, pray without ceasing, give thanks, and hold fast to what is good. The message also draws on 1 Corinthians 3, where Paul reminds us, "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." Our calling is to serve faithfully. The results belong to God. The challenge: Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God. Accept God's results.

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon traces the biblical motif of God's people from the Old Testament covenants to the New Testament church, emphasizing that belonging to God is not determined by ethnicity or ancestry but by grace and faith in Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights the failure of human mediators like Moses, Joshua, and the judges to maintain a lasting relationship with a holy God due to their own sin and mortality, resulting in a cycle of rebellion and judgment. In contrast, Christ is presented as the eternal High Priest who secures an eternal redemption through His once-for-all sacrifice, thereby fulfilling the covenant promises that the law could not. The message concludes with the pastoral assurance that believers, as a chosen race and holy nation, are kept by God's power for an imperishable inheritance, calling them to live in obedient response to this grace.

This sermon explores the narrative of Genesis 24 as a profound illustration of God's sovereign providence in securing a wife for Isaac. The central message emphasizes that divine appointments are not the result of human planning or chance, but rather the fulfillment of God's eternal counsel, as seen in the servant's prayer and Rebekah's timely arrival. The text presents a typological view where Abraham represents the Father, Isaac the Son, and the nameless servant the Holy Spirit, who testifies to the riches of the Father and the glory of the Son without self-glorification. The preacher highlights Rebekah's willing response, "I will go," as a model of the believer's faith in Christ, whom they have not yet seen but love through the witness of the Spirit. Finally, the sermon addresses the theme of comfort in grief, noting that Isaac was comforted after his mother's death, and encourages believers to find hope in the resurrection and to redeem the time by living faithfully in their relationships.

False teaching has challenged the church from its earliest days, and many old errors continue to appear in new forms. Dave Jenkins explains how studying historical heresies helps Christians recognize error, appreciate faithful defenses of biblical doctrine, and stand firm in the gospel. Drawing on Acts 20 and Jude, this episode encourages believers to grow in discernment through Scripture, sound doctrine, and faithful participation in a local church. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

El sermón instruye a los predicadores sobre la naturaleza y la preparación de la predicación expositiva, definiéndola como la explicación fiel y la aplicación del texto bíblico para provocar arrepentimiento y reconciliación. Se establece la distinción teológica entre enseñar (didache) y predicar (kerygma), enfatizando que el predicador actúa como heraldo y embajador de Cristo, responsable de exponer la Palabra con pureza. Se detallan los pasos prácticos para la preparación, incluyendo la oración, el estudio del contexto literario e histórico, y la importancia de realizar una exégesis rigurosa antes de la contextualización. Mediante el análisis de Judas 3-4, se ilustra cómo evitar la aplicación superficial y cómo estructurar un sermón que mantenga la atención de la audiencia en el significado original del texto. El objetivo final es formar ministros que, guiados por el Espíritu Santo, redargan los corazones con la verdad revelada para la edificación de la iglesia.

Compromise often begins with small departures from God's Word. Dave Jenkins explains how softened doctrine weakens the church's witness, confuses believers, and obscures the gospel. Drawing on Scripture and lessons from church history, he calls Christians to sound doctrine, repentance, faithful preaching, and confidence in the sufficiency of God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The sermon explores the practical application of Ephesians 5, emphasizing that a godly marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and the church. It addresses the theological necessity of the wife's submission to her husband, clarifying that this role is not indicative of inferiority but rather a distinct responsibility within God's design. The message challenges husbands to embrace headship as a burden of accountability and sacrificial love, urging them to move beyond mere provision to actively sanctify and cherish their wives. By contrasting modern cultural misconceptions with biblical truth, the teaching calls believers to fulfill their specific roles with mutual submission and spiritual intentionality. Ultimately, the sermon presents marriage as a sacred mystery that magnifies Christ when both partners live out their God-given responsibilities in a home characterized by love, attentiveness, and unity.