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The sermon warns believers against spiritual distractions that divert attention from Jesus Christ to unprofitable disputes, genealogies, and syncretistic philosophies. Drawing primarily from Titus 3:9-11, the message identifies these diversions as destructive because they fail to cultivate love for Christ or produce righteous living. The preacher emphasizes that true biblical teaching must always point to the centrality of Christ's work and result in obedience to His gospel. Believers are exhorted to reject divisive influences and maintain their focus on the transformative power of grace rather than empty theological debates. Ultimately, the core message calls for a steadfast commitment to the true gospel as the only path to salvation and spiritual vitality.

This sermon explores how Christians can endure suffering without fear by anchoring their lives in the right fear of God, a firm hope in resurrection, and a gentle witness. Drawing from 1 Peter 3, the preacher explains that believers should expect hardship but remain unafraid because Christ has already faced the ultimate trial. The message emphasizes that honoring Christ in the heart produces a hope that sustains believers through loss and persecution. It further argues that apologetics is less about philosophical debate and more about living with a clear conscience and godly character. Ultimately, the sermon encourages the congregation to follow Jesus' example of self-sacrifice, finding courage in the assurance of eternal life.

(1) Praying for the Spirit's inner strength; (2) Praying for Christ's indwelling love; (3) Praying for God's powerful glory.

Engaging With AI in Spiritual Matters Faith Debate: Sunday, September 13th, 2026 (09/20/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) How serious are deepfakes? Can AI provide true spiritual counsel, as people replace true shepherding for algorithmic comfort? If used for sermons will AI bring bad preaching? Does tech erode understanding that human thought/creativity/relationships are unique/valuable because humans bear God's image? What's the case for/against engaging AI? Is it faithful, or failure, to disengage? If saints don't interact with AI, do they forfeit opportunity to shape it? Will Christian absence interacting mean the training data will skew further from a biblical framework? Is there a responsibility to engage AI development, prompt AI tools with theological content, & work in AI industries as a vocational calling? Or would this normalize a tech whose long-term effects are maybe corrosive? If only secular materialists are shaping AI's values, will the church one day complain about the fruit of a tree it refused to tend? This is part 5 of a 5-part series. For the full uninterrupted discussion, go to Theology Throwdown (04-11-26) on the Christian Podcast Community. The Faith Debate is found at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & most podcast platforms - including SermonAudio & Odysee. Videos are found at many of these places, & on Rumble). Find links for it all at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner, Faith Debate Andrew Rappaport, Theology Throwdown Keith Heltsley, Quest For Truth Melissa Lex, Thoroughly Equipped Eve Franklin, Are You Just Watching Brandon Hollen, Rooted Reason George Binoka, Gospel Talks Anthony Russo, Grace and Peace Radio

Three major topics today, first, some more on the upcoming "debate" involving Dinesh D'Souza and his ever worsening diatribes against Calvinism. Then we responded to Joel Webbon's pious defense of having Alex Jones speak at a "Christ is King" Conference, and finished up doing in-depth in response to Leighton Flowers on Genesis 50 and motivations and actions.

The Bible says that the enemy roars around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Peter says do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you as though some strange thing happened to you but keep on rejoicing so that also the revelation of His glory you may rejoice in exultation. The New Testament teaches about the trying of one's faith as a fiery trial. But for Shadrach, Meshack, and Abendego it was a reality. The mysterious 4th Figure in this section of scripture is the Protector of God's people. The fire had no power over God's people. Not one stitch of clothing was singed. For that we rejoice. Whether Meshach, Shadrach, and Abendego saw this figure is up for debate. But we know one person who did and that 4th Figure would be etched in his mind forever Daniel 3:24-30 Luke 16:14 then 19-31

AI Ethical Considerations Faith Debate: Sunday, September 6th, 2026 (09/13/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) People respond to AI with excitement/fear/everything between. Are the responses theologically sound, or driven by personality & culture? Some embrace "Artificial Intelligence" for productivity in sermon prep/evangelism/Bible study. Others are anxious over deception, loss of human connection, doctrinal dilution, & the erosion of pastoral care. Some treat AI as evidence the End Times are here. Is any of this based on Christian reasoning; or are saints importing secular anxieties/enthusiasms? Excitement/terror about AI can reveal more about a person's view of providence & human depravity than about AI itself. Are fears legit? Which concerns deserve weight? Which are technophobia dressed in piety? This episode is part 4 of a 5-part conversation (piggybacking on a 2-part AI discussion from earlier in 2026). To hear the 5 parts in uninterrupted fashion, go to the Christian Podcast Community & find the Theology Throwdown show dated 04-11-26. The Faith Debate podcasts can be found at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & most podcast platforms - including SermonAudio & Odysee. Videos are made available in many of these same places, plus on Rumble. Find links for all of these outlets at householdoffaithinchrist.com. The Panel: Troy Skinner. Host, The Faith Debate Andrew Rappaport. Founder, Striving for Eternity Keith Heltsley. Co-host, Quest For Truth Melissa Lex. Host, Thoroughly Equipped Eve Franklin. Co-host, Are You Just Watching? Brandon Hollen. Host, Rooted Reason George Binoka. Co-host, Gospel Talks Podcast Anthony Russo. Host, Grace and Peace Radio

SUNDAY SERMON - Nathan Swanson This Lord's Day, Pastor Nathan brings us a sermon from the book of Acts titled, "Grace Alone, Part 1." (Acts 15:1-22)

Romans 11:22 — "Otherwise thou also shalt be cut off." Does that mean you can lose your salvation? A verse-by-verse walk through Catholic, Arminian, and Reformed views on perseverance. This message addresses one of the most searched and debated questions in the Christian life: can a believer lose their salvation? This sermon walks through three major views — the Catholic view of ongoing justification through works, the Arminian view that a believer can choose to walk away and become apostate, and the Reformed conviction that the saints persevere not by their own strength, but because God preserves them to the end. Using real conversations, honest struggle with hard passages, and examples from David and Peter — two men who backslid badly and yet were never cast away — this sermon works through 2 Timothy 2 and 4, 1 John 1 and 5, Matthew 5 and 23, Galatians 2, Romans 9–11, Philippians 1 and 4, and Hebrews 7 to answer the question honestly and biblically: is your salvation dependent on your own perseverance, or on God's? This sermon walks through the doctrine of perseverance, explaining: - What perseverance actually means and why the Christian life is marked by it - The Catholic doctrine of ongoing justification, mortal sin, and venial sin — and why it misunderstands what justification means - The Arminian argument from Romans 11:22 that a believer can be "cut off" - Why Romans 9–11 is actually about the nation of Israel, not individual salvation - The olive tree, the grafted branches, and what they do (and don't) teach about losing salvation - David's adultery, conspiracy, and murder — and why he was still a man after God's own heart

What do Christians believe about the end times? As we begin Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse, Pastor Casey Lewis introduces the doctrine of eschatology and explains why Christians should study what Scripture teaches about the return of Christ. In this message, Pastor Casey surveys the major Christian end-times positions, including historic premillennialism, dispensational premillennialism, postmillennialism, amillennialism, and preterism. He also discusses how Christians should approach disagreements over eschatology with humility and charity, dangers such as date-setting and interpreting every news event as biblical prophecy, and why he currently holds to an amillennial view. Above all, the doctrine of the end times should lead Christians not merely to debate, but to remain faithful, active, and ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matthew 23:37-24:3 Sermon: The Doctrine of End Times Preacher: Pastor Casey Lewis Foundation Baptist Church http://foundationeuless.com/ Subscribe and follow along as we continue verse by verse through Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse.