The sermon explores the narrative of Ruth and Boaz in Ruth chapter 2, presenting Boaz as a type of Christ who acts as the Kinsman Redeemer. The preacher outlines six specific acts of kindness shown by Boaz—providing space, protection, water, blessing, fellowship, and abundant provision—to illustrate the comprehensive nature of God's grace toward believers. By comparing Boaz's actions to divine salvation, the text emphasizes that every aspect of a Christian's spiritual life is sustained by God's free grace rather than human merit. The message encourages believers to view their relationship with Christ through the lens of this overwhelming, unmerited favor and the promise of eternal union as His bride.

Welcome to the livestream of Maryport Street Baptist Chapel in Devizes, Wiltshire (UK). You are welcome to join us in person or here online if you do not have a local Bible-believing fellowship that you can attend. We trust that this service is God honouring and a blessing to your soul. If you would like to make contact then please email: [email protected] or visit our website at www.maryportstreetbaptist.org.uk CCLI Number: 5667069

The sermon defines true worship not merely as musical expression but as the total submission of the will to God, illustrated by the Hebrew concept of bowing. Drawing primarily from the Book of Revelation, the speaker emphasizes that God's word is determinative and that Jesus Christ alone is worthy to open the scroll of judgment due to His redemptive sacrifice. The central message asserts that authentic worship involves both awe for God's creative power and gratitude for His redeeming grace, resulting in a life of obedience and trust. Believers are called to act as a kingdom of priests, mediating between God and humanity through the proclamation of the gospel. Ultimately, worship is presented as the eternal activity of the redeemed, extending far beyond corporate singing into every aspect of daily life.

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Biblical Life                                    "Are We Alone or Deceived?"                        2 Corinthians 4:4   Darkness from the Devil (4a)  Psa. 89:11 The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.                   Who is Satan?    -           Satan (Zec. 3; Nu. 22; 1 Sam. 19;29) -           Devil (1 Ki. 11; Lu.4) -           Destroyer (Rev. 9)  -           Prince or ruler of this world (Jo. 12; 14; Eph. 2) -           Old Serpent and Great Dragon (Rev. 12)   Light of the Gospel and Glory of Christ (4b) the image (or exact likeness= icon) of God.                3 Reasons Aliens Haven't Visited Earth?     1.      Space is just too big   2.      Our atmosphere and environmental conditions could be toxic to alien life  3.      They probably don't exist   Jo. 12:35-36 35 So Jesus said to them, "The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light."

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Luk 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luk 18:19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Luk 18:20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. Luk 18:21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Luk 18:22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. Luk 18:23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. Luk 18:24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Luk 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Luk 18:26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? Luk 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luk 18:28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. Luk 18:29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, Luk 18:30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.