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In the final episode of the 52-week Trust in the Lord series, Doreen Virtue considers God's attribute of trustworthiness from Proverbs 3:5–6. After spending decades in New Thought and New Age spirituality, Doreen had to learn from Scripture who God truly is and why He can be trusted. Rather than trusting our own understanding, attempting to control the future, or expecting God to conform to our timing, Christians are called to trust the Lord with all their hearts. Doreen explains how studying God's attributes strengthens our confidence in Him, why His character remains trustworthy even when prayers seem unanswered, and how believers can bring their fears, worries, and uncertainties to their sovereign and faithful God. Even when we cannot understand what God is doing, we can trust who He is. For more from Doreen, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/doreen-virtue/

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, "hallowed be your name," from Matthew 6:9, explaining that to hallow means to treat as holy and that God's name represents His being, character, and glory. He clarifies that since God's name is already intrinsically holy, this petition is not adding to His perfection but asking that He enable His name to be universally recognized and reverenced. The message stresses that God's glory must be the primary priority in all prayers, since this petition is for ourselves, the church, and the world, and that the driving motivation for living according to the Sermon on the Mount—mortifying anger, lustful thoughts, and sins—should be to glorify God. He connects this to the Great Commission and evangelism, where the gospel spreads so others will learn to fear and hallow God's name, and to corporate worship, where His praise is declared. The sermon also points to the eschaton, the final day when every knee will bow and God's name will be perfectly hallowed in the new creation. Practical application includes examining our motives in prayer, asking whether we seek healing, forgiveness, or the salvation of children for our own comfort or for God's glory. He concludes that the desire to honor God is proof of the Spirit's work within us, and that this petition is a genuine request for God's action, not just a pious wish.

This introductory message launches a comprehensive study of 1 Corinthians, addressing the preacher's hesitation due to the letter's complex theological and cultural demands. The sermon highlights Corinth as a mirror for modern secular society, characterized by materialism, immorality, and pluralism, which challenges believers to maintain holiness and distinctiveness. It emphasizes the critical need to distinguish between biblical absolutes and personal preferences to prevent division within the diverse church body. The preacher urges the congregation to prioritize love and humility over pride and doctrinal rigidity, warning against conforming to worldly standards. Ultimately, the series aims to help believers navigate cultural pressures while remaining faithful to the transformative power of the gospel.

Romans 1:3 tells us that the gospel of God is "concerning His Son." Those few words take us directly to the center of the Christian faith. The gospel is not primarily about human potential, moral improvement, religious performance, or personal fulfillment. The gospel announces what God has done through His Son, Jesus Christ. In this message, Dave Jenkins explains why Jesus is the eternal Son of God, the promised Son of David, the rightful King, and the incarnate Savior who became truly man without ceasing to be truly God. Christ is not merely one part of the gospel. He is the center and substance of the gospel. The hope of sinners is found in Jesus Christ alone: the Son who came, obeyed, suffered, died, rose again, reigns, and saves all who repent and believe. Text: Romans 1:3 Series: Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything

Sermon: Faith That Makes a Family Sermon Text: Romans 4:9-12 Series: The Power of God for Salvation (Romans) The sermon expounds on Romans 4 to establish that justification is received by faith alone, independent of religious rituals or ethnic heritage. Using Abraham as the primary example, the preacher demonstrates that God credited righteousness to him before he was circumcised, proving that external signs like baptism do not confer salvation. The message warns against relying on church affiliation, good works, or sacraments for standing before God, emphasizing instead that trust in Christ is the sole instrument of pardon. This doctrine unites believers from all backgrounds into a spiritual family, sharing Abraham as their common father through shared faith rather than biology or ritual. Consequently, true Christians are called to live out costly commitment and obedience as a response to this grace, reflecting the unity and responsibility of being part of God's family.