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Proverbs 7:24-27 — Samson didn't lose his strength to Delilah. He handed it to her, one small compromise at a time. This is the sermon that closes our study of "The House of Death." This message closes out our verse-by-verse series through Proverbs 5-7 by confronting one of the most misunderstood dangers in the Christian life: sexual temptation and moral failure don't ambush strong men — they're handed over, little by little, by men who were sure they were the exception. Using Samson and Delilah from Judges 16 as the case study, this sermon walks through exactly how a heart declines long before the feet ever follow. If you've ever assumed your walk with God, your marriage, or your testimony makes you immune to moral failure, this message is a direct warning — not to the weak, but specifically to the strong. This verse-by-verse exposition of Proverbs 7:24-27 connects the full account of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16, along with David's failure in 2 Samuel and Proverbs 16:32, explaining: - Why guarding the heart comes before guarding the feet - Why "many wounded" describes strong, dedicated Christians, not just the weak - How Samson was worn down three times before he finally yielded the fourth - Why Delilah never once mentions where the road actually leads - The difference between being ambushed and simply walking in on your own feet - Why David could conquer armies but not his own eyes on his own rooftop - What it means that "her house is the way to hell" — not a way, the way - Why the sermon closes exactly where it opened: whose voice will you keep?

Join us for Hope in Affliction, Part 1: Sanctified in the Spirit as we study 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 and discover that God's will is our sanctification. In this session we'll see how a young church under persecution is urged to keep growing in a life that pleases God—empowered by the Holy Spirit who both enables and intensifies holiness. Together we'll explore the call to sexual purity and self-control in holiness and honor, the charge to excel still more in brotherly love, and the quiet, industrious life that gives a compelling witness to outsiders while we wait for the Lord's return. Come sit in and be encouraged that holiness and love are simply the normal Christian life.

The Seventh Commandment calls you to sexual purity not only in your actions, but also in your thoughts, desires, and what you allow into your mind. Rather than trying to manage temptation, God calls you to flee from it and guard your heart because you love Him and desire holiness. When the law exposes how far you fall short, it points you to Christ, whose righteousness covers you and whose grace enables you to pursue a life of purity and faithfulness.

The sermon explores the theme of surrendering legitimate Christian rights to prevent hindering the spread of the gospel, using Paul's example in 1 Corinthians 9. It distinguishes between sinful acts that must be repented of and permissible liberties that mature believers may voluntarily set aside for the greater good of others. The preacher highlights how Paul possessed apostolic authority and personal privileges but chose not to exercise them so that his ministry would not become an obstacle to salvation. Through illustrations from military, agricultural, and pastoral life, the text emphasizes that spiritual laborers deserve support, yet Paul prioritized the gospel over his own entitlements. Ultimately, the message calls believers to examine their own rights and willingly surrender them if they impede others from coming to Christ.

VaultAI Summary: This sermon warns believers to identify and flee the doctrine of Balaam, a false teacher whose teachings were driven by lust and covetousness rather than genuine faith. Drawing from 2 Peter 2 and Numbers 22-25, the text explains how Balaam attempted to curse Israel for profit but ultimately seduced God's people through sexual immorality and idolatry. The preacher emphasizes that false doctrines often cater to the flesh, allowing sinners to maintain an orthodox profession while pursuing their sinful desires. This spiritual blindness is described as madness, where individuals defy God's clear commands despite knowing the truth. Ultimately, the sermon contrasts the destructive path of Balaam with the blessedness found in godliness and contentment through Christ.

The first thing that Paul is addressing in his letter to Corinth is division. I find this fascinating. He could have just as easily begun with sexual sin. He could have just as easily begun with drunkenness. He could have just as easily begun with any number of other issues that he later addresses, such as marital problems and related matters. But no, he begins with division. Division destroys ministry and is the greatest threat. Division is the destroyer of the body of Christ and cannot ever be ignored.

In Matthew 5:31–32, Jesus continues exposing the shallow righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees by confronting the misuse of divorce. Deuteronomy 24 regulated divorce in a fallen society; it did not command or celebrate covenant-breaking. Christ takes us back to creation, where marriage is God's joining of one man and one woman in a one-flesh covenant ordinarily intended for life. Jesus rejects casual divorce while recognizing sexual immorality as a genuine exception, not a command to divorce. Scripture also addresses willful desertion in 1 Corinthians 7 and requires pastoral judgment in difficult cases. Civil paperwork cannot determine righteousness before God. Yet this passage is not without hope. Christ receives repentant covenant-breakers, protects those sinned against, and calls His people to faithful obedience. Christian marriage ultimately points beyond itself to Jesus Christ, the faithful Bridegroom who loves His church, gave Himself for her, and never abandons His covenant people.

(1) Israel Watch 8/19/26: The Iran Ceasefire Ends, Israel expands her defensive war back into Syria, Turkey (Togarmah) injects itself, the Democrat Marxist Death Cult continues nominated anti-Israel, antisemites for the November Election even as the "Far Reich" on the right opposes Israel (video clip of P.M. Netanyahu)... We discuss the Mecca Defense Pact and why this does NOT negate the Gog Magog War (Offensive) prophecy. And we discuss the Bikers Across America rally in Dearborn, MI. While we do not endorse Jake Lang (who is anti-Israel), we do give credit where due regarding some of his remarks at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday (the 18th). (2) All Actors Go To Heaven? We discuss the latest example of the Anti-Biblical practice of so many professing believers claiming that actors who gave no profession of faith and whose lives demonstrated a complete rejection of Biblical truth and morality somehow "Rest In Peace" and are "in Heaven" or "with the Angels", etc. This time it is bi-sexual, non-Christian actress Hayden Panettiere. (3) Meira K. Sums Things Up Quite Well regarding the Candace Owens vs. Andrew Wilson debate. (4) Funny Things... Or just Happy Things... Include Butch Wilmore's autographed photo and comments toward Steven Lee of Sermon Audio and an official, scientific report posted on the official U.S. government N.I.H. web site titled, "Testosterone Administration Induces Red Shift In Democrats". https://bbfohio.com

Teaching on Romans 1:24-25