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This sermon explores the biblical definition of meekness, clarifying that it is not weakness or passive resignation but rather a spirit-empowered self-control of one's emotions & power, rooted in trust in God's sovereignty. By examining passages such as Psalm 37 and the life of Moses, the message distinguishes true meekness from mere stoicism or pagan equanimity, emphasizing that it involves taming one's passions and refusing to take offense while remaining bold in the cause of God. The preacher presents this virtue as both a descriptive mark of believers and a prescriptive command to emulate Christ, who demonstrated perfect meekness through his submission to the Father and his sacrificial death on the cross. Ultimately, the sermon connects this character trait to the gospel promise that the meek, as Abraham's spiritual descendants, will inherit the new heavens and new earth.

Midweek Teaching Series- The Second London Baptist Confession, 1689 Chapter 25: Marriage Sections 3-4 "Lawfully and In the Lord" Pastor Bucky Erwin

The fourth study in the seven dispensations series turns from the failure at Babel to God's call of Abram in Genesis 12, where the Lord begins again with one man and one family. Abram is called to leave his country, his kindred and the idolatry of his father's house, showing that the believer must be separate from the world to be used of God. From Genesis 18, Psalm 127, Malachi 2 and Ephesians 5 and 6, the message sets out the family as the foundation of a nation and the place where the next generation is taught the way of the Lord. Fathers, mothers, husbands, wives and children are each charged with their duty, in contrast to a culture that undermines marriage, motherhood and the authority of parents. It closes with Joshua 24:15 and a call to decide early to serve the Lord and raise a family for Christ.

How can Christians recognize sexual temptation before it becomes destructive? Proverbs 7 exposes the tactics of a predatory seducer and shows why biblical wisdom, intentional discipleship, and covenant faithfulness are essential protections against sexual sin. In The Strange Woman: Recognizing the Predator, Solomon warns his son through the tragic picture of an inexperienced young man walking confidently into temptation. The message identifies warning signs such as forwardness, immodesty, manipulation, discontentment, flattery, false spirituality, and provocative speech, while emphasizing that these dangers can apply to both men and women. Parents and spiritual leaders are challenged to disciple young people biblically about sexuality rather than leaving the world to shape their understanding, pointing them instead toward purity, wisdom, and covenant love.

This sermon concludes a series on Nehemiah by examining the final chapter, where God's people repeatedly drift from their vows despite initial restoration. The central message emphasizes that human strength is insufficient for maintaining faithfulness, highlighting the need for divine grace and the ultimate hope found in Christ, the faithful covenant keeper. The text explores three areas of reformation: the sanctification of worship, specifically the Sabbath; the integrity of families through marriage within the faith; and the holiness of church leadership and service. The preacher urges believers to view their lives through a multi-generational lens, stewarding their time to prepare the next generation rather than seeking immediate results. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a reliance on God's power to sustain the church, reminding listeners that true faithfulness is a gift of grace rather than a product of human effort.

What does it mean for a husband to lead his home spiritually? In this message, Elder Jonathan Moseley considers the biblical call for husbands to know, live, teach, and reinforce the Word of God within their families. Drawing from passages including 1 Peter 3 and Ephesians 5, he looks at practical ways a husband can lead—not simply by telling his family what to do, but by growing in Scripture himself, living out what he teaches, and patiently helping those closest to him grow in their walk with the Lord. This message is part of our ongoing series, The Christian Home, where we are considering the biblical principles that shape marriage, family life, and the responsibilities of husbands and wives. To hear more messages from the series, visit The Christian Home on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or SermonAudio.

Sunday Evening Worship at Covenant Church (Burbank, CA) — September 27, 2026. Rev. Brooks Pipher preaches "What God Has Joined Together" from Mark 10:1–12, part of our series through Mark's Gospel. Covenant Church is a Reformed congregation (Associate Reformed Presbyterian / ARP) in Burbank, California, gathering for worship every Lord's Day at 10 AM and 6 PM at 160 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502. More sermons, service times, and how to visit: https://www.covenantburbank.com Scripture: Mark 10:1–12. Preached by Rev. Brooks Pipher.

This sermon explores the narrative of Jacob's arrival in Haran and his subsequent marriage to Leah and Rachel, highlighting the theme of divine providence in guiding his steps. The preacher emphasizes that God's promises provide assurance and peace, contrasting Jacob's initial fear with the confidence he gains through faith. A central theological point is the concept of righteous retribution, where Jacob, a known deceiver, is himself deceived by his uncle Laban, illustrating the principle that one reaps what they sow. The message further develops the idea of sanctification as a painful but necessary process where God breaks human pride and stubbornness to shape believers into Christ-like character. Ultimately, the sermon encourages listeners to trust in God's timing and purpose, recognizing that even difficult circumstances are part of a divine plan for spiritual growth and transformation.

This sermon concludes a series on marriage by examining the second foundation: the distinct gender roles established by God. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 5, the message outlines the husband's responsibility to love his wife with the sacrificial, purposeful, and personal love that Christ shows the church. It emphasizes that a husband must first submit to Christ's authority to provide effective leadership, while the wife is called to submit to her husband as unto the Lord, honoring him with respect and dignity. The teaching clarifies that submission is not a statement of superiority but of organizational order, allowing for autonomy and the exercise of gifts within the marriage. Finally, the sermon urges couples to work together as a unified team to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, rejecting the idea that the church or school replaces parental responsibility.