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The sermon centers on the high moral and spiritual standards required for church leadership, drawing from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, emphasizing that true qualification for pastor or deacon is not mere human achievement but a life marked by blamelessness, integrity, and consistent holiness both within the home and in the community. It underscores that leadership in the church is not a position of privilege but a sacred responsibility requiring daily surrender to God, with the family serving as the foundational test of character and spiritual maturity. Through the example of Jonathan Edwards, the sermon illustrates how intentional, godly parenting and a life of consistent faithfulness can produce generations of godly influence, while contrasting this with the destructive legacy of moral failure, as seen in the Jukes family. The message calls all believers—regardless of role—to examine their lives, confess sin, pursue a pure conscience, and guard their speech with grace, recognizing that hypocrisy undermines both personal faith and the church's witness. Ultimately, the sermon presents Christian leadership as a 24/7 calling rooted in humility, repentance, and the power of God, urging the congregation to live with integrity so that their faith may be real, not merely apparent.

(Honoring the Ministry of Pr. Dean Kurtz) Psalm 90, attributed to Moses and the oldest psalm in the Bible, delivers a profound call to live with eternal perspective by confronting the brevity, fragility, and moral accountability of human life. It contrasts the everlasting nature of God with the fleeting duration of human existence—where a thousand years are as a single day, and even the longest life is marked by toil, sorrow, and sudden departure. The psalm exposes the illusion of human security, revealing that what seems certain is fragile, what appears hidden is fully known by God, and what feels long is vanishingly brief. Yet in the midst of this sobering reality, the central plea emerges: teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. This urgent invitation leads to a series of prayers for divine mercy, joy, and the establishment of our work by God's glory, affirming that though human life is small and temporary, it gains eternal significance when lived under God's favor and for His purposes. The message is not morbid, but deeply wise: only what is done for Christ will last, and thus every moment must be lived with eternity in view. The life of Jonathan Edwards, who resolved to live with all his might and to think constantly of his death, exemplifies the transformative power of this truth, proving that a life shaped by eternal awareness is the only truly meaningful one. The psalm concludes not in despair, but in hope—where the beauty of the Lord is upon us, and the work of our hands is established by an eternal God. This is the enduring legacy of a life lived not for the moment, but for the ages.

We all naturally desire rest and quietness, and if we would obtain it, let us seek that world of peace and love of which we have now heard, where a sweet and blessed rest remaineth for God's people. If we get an interest in that world, then, when we have done with this, we shall leave all our cares, and troubles, and fatigues, and perplexities, and disturbances forever. We shall rest from these storms that are raging here, and from every toil and labor, in the paradise of God.

Those who, in their wickedness on earth, were companions together, and had a sort of carnal friendship one for another, will here have no appearance of fellowship; but perfect and continual and undisguised hatred will exist between them. As on earth they promoted each other's sins, so now in hell they will promote each other's punishment. On earth they were the instruments of undoing each other's souls—there they were occupied in blowing up the fires of each other's lusts, and now they will blow forever the fires of each other's torments.

1 Salmo 22:1-21 Abandonado por Dios. 2 Salmo 22:22-31 Bendecido por Dios.

Does God truly care about the details of your life? In this sermon, we explore Psalm 65:9 and discover how God's daily provision reveals His infinite power, wisdom, and goodness. From the sun that rises each morning to the rain that falls upon the earth, creation itself testifies to God's all-sufficiency. Learn why you can trust Him with every need—material and spiritual—and how His constancy offers hope in every season of life. Based on the timeless theology of Jonathan Edwards, this message calls us to gratitude, faith, and faithful service. Perfect for those struggling with anxiety, doubt, or a lack of wonder at God's provision. To donate to this ministry, you can use any of these 3 methods https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-... https://buymeacoffee.com/lawrenceblair https://www.givesendgo.com/pilgrimdev... Lawrence's Email Address: [email protected]