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We review sermon 5 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 07/21/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Welcomes "hate mail"/ Matt Discusses "Tears" Doctrine/Are Babies "Saved?"/What About Others?/ Which "God" is More Just—The God of Islam, or Christianity?/ A Question About Unitarianism/ Dinosaurs, Time, The Earth, The Bible/ Did Satan have a "Mineral Garden?/ July 21, 2026

We review sermon 4 from the 2026 Sword of the Lord Conference.

Why didn't Jesus establish the Messianic Kingdom during His first coming? Why did He suddenly begin teaching in parables? And what do the four soils reveal about the condition of our hearts, spiritual maturity, rewards, and the Church Age? In this in-depth study of Matthew 13:1–23, Pastor Brandon Holthaus explains why Israel's rejection of the Messiah marked a major turning point in God's Kingdom Program. Discover how the Mystery Kingdom unfolds between Christ's first and second comings and why the Parable of the Sower is the foundational key to understanding all of Jesus' Kingdom parables. In this message you'll learn: • Why Jesus changed His teaching from plain speech to parables • The four different heart conditions represented by the soils • Why the first soil never germinates while the other three do • The difference between shallow, worldly, and fruitful believers • How Satan attempts to snatch away God's Word • The role of persecution, worldliness, and spiritual maturity • Why receptivity—not intelligence—is the issue • What Jesus meant by "understanding" • The significance of the 30-, 60-, and 100-fold harvest • How the Mystery Kingdom relates to the Seven Churches of Revelation • Why life often doesn't go according to our plans—and how God is still accomplishing His Kingdom purposes The Parable of the Sower reminds us that the power of God's Word never fails. The determining factor is not the quality of the seed, but the condition of the soil. If this message encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with others. #Matthew13 #ParableOfTheSower #MysteryKingdom #KingdomParables

Luke 10:18 "And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven."

The sermon examines the opening verses of Galatians to highlight the divine authority of the Apostle Paul and the core message of grace for struggling believers. It explains that Paul was commissioned directly by Jesus Christ, not by human institutions, establishing his credibility against false teachers who sought to undermine his ministry. The preacher emphasizes that the local church serves as God's primary vehicle for spreading the gospel and caring for its members through both encouragement and tough conversations. By analyzing Paul's greeting, the text underscores that salvation is a gift of grace and peace received through faith, rather than earned by works or adherence to the law. Ultimately, the message calls believers to stand firm in their liberty in Christ and give glory to God for His deliverance from the present evil world.

And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?

The sermon examines the biblical distinction between genuine miracles from God and deceptive signs empowered by Satan, using Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8 as a primary case study. It argues that while miracles served to authenticate apostolic messages in the early church, believers must now test all spiritual claims against the authority of Scripture rather than relying on supernatural phenomena. The preacher critiques modern charismatic movements and Roman Catholic Marian apparitions, asserting that teachings contradicting biblical truth indicate demonic origin regardless of any accompanying signs. Emphasizing the danger of false prophets and the necessity of doctrinal purity, the message urges the audience to reject gullibility and anchor their faith exclusively in the verified Word of God. Ultimately, the sermon calls for sober discernment, reminding listeners that salvation and spiritual life are secured through Christ alone, not through works or miraculous experiences.