The sermon centers on the profound truth that every person is a divine creation, designed by God to live for His pleasure, a purpose corrupted by sin but restored through faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Colossians 1:16 and Revelation 4:11, it emphasizes that all things were created by God and for Him, making human life a sacred stewardship of His ownership and design. The preacher underscores that sin has rendered humanity incapable of pleasing God, turning us into 'swindlers' who rob Him of His rightful purpose, and warns that eternal separation from God—hell—is the consequence of such spiritual theft. Yet, through Christ's sacrificial death, which God Himself found pleasing, believers are reconciled, their sins forgiven, and their lives restored to a purpose of joyful obedience, prayer, and service. The message calls all listeners to abandon self-reliance, embrace their God-given identity, and surrender fully to Christ, the only means by which a sinner can once again please the Creator and fulfill the divine design for which they were made.

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What was it like growing up in the Jones family? Where did Bob Jones University come from? Bob Jones III, Chancellor of Bob Jones University shares stories of the founding of the school, and its impact on the world in this episode of Our Christian Heritage

These remarks are part of the 25th Anniversary Dinner: https://www.sermonaudio.com/news/25th-anniversary-dinner-report

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

Title: Christ’s Assessment of the Seven Churches &; What He Declared to be the Foundations

Subtitle: HBC Bible Conference 2025

Speaker: Dr. Bob Jones III

Broadcaster: Hardingville Bible Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 10/8/2025

Bible: Revelation 2; Revelation 3

Length: 48 min.

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

Title: Christ’s Assessment of the Seven Churches &; What He Declared to be the Foundation

Subtitle: HBC Bible Conference 2025

Speaker: Dr. Bob Jones III

Broadcaster: Hardingville Bible Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 10/7/2025

Bible: Revelation 2; Revelation 3

Length: 48 min.

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

Title: Christ’s Assessment of the Seven Churches &; What He Declared to be the Foundation

Subtitle: HBC Bible Conference 2025

Speaker: Dr. Bob Jones III

Broadcaster: Hardingville Bible Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 10/5/2025

Bible: Revelation 2-3

Length: 49 min.

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

Title: Christ’s Assessment of the Seven Churches & What He Declared to be the Foundation

Subtitle: HBC Bible Conference 2025

Speaker: Dr. Bob Jones III

Broadcaster: Hardingville Bible Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 10/5/2025

Bible: Revelation 2-3

Length: 40 min.

The sermon centers on the necessity of obedience to God's Word as the foundation for a genuine walk with Him, drawing from Genesis 3 to illustrate how sin—rooted in lust, idolatry, and moral rebellion—breaks fellowship with God. It emphasizes that despite human failure and the persistent presence of sin, God remains gracious, seeking the lost and offering restoration through faith in Christ. The preacher calls believers to honest self-examination, humility, and repentance, urging them to surrender all idols—whether material, sexual, or cultural—that hinder their communion with God. Drawing on Scripture from Deuteronomy, Joshua, and the Psalms, the message affirms that walking with God requires daily surrender, self-denial, and a heart committed to His commands. Ultimately, it offers hope: God delights to deliver the godly, restore the fallen, and walk with His people in the light of everlasting life, as promised in Revelation's vision of the New Jerusalem.