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The Lord Jesus Christ, being about to endure the horrors of Gethsemane and Calvary, is mindful to assure His disciples that He will send them another Comforter, the Holy Spirit.

This sermon explores the multifaceted nature of God's grace as revealed in Joel 2, emphasizing His desire to restore His people, creation, and time. The preacher defines grace as unmerited favor and outlines three specific areas where this grace is displayed: physical and spiritual restoration for Israel, the renewal of the natural world, and the redemption of wasted years through Christ. Key theological themes include the pouring out of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as a partial fulfillment of prophecy and the universal offer of salvation to all who call on the Lord's name. The message serves as a pastoral encouragement to trust in God's covenant-keeping character and to live gratefully within the context of His abundant mercy.

1Co 14:1-4 ESV - Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church...

AI in Christian Thought Faith Debate: Sunday, August 30th, 2026 (09/06/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) What's "Artificial Intelligence"? Before we respond to AI, we must understand it refers to computational systems trained on massive datasets to recognize patterns, generate outputs, & simulate reasoning. It doesn't possess consciousness, a soul, or genuine understanding in a meaningful sense. Large Language Models are trained on human-generated text. They reflect/amplify whatever values/assumptions/worldviews that dominate training data. The distinction between narrow AI & general AI is critical for calibrating a response appropriately. AI is a human artifact, not a rival to humanity. It's a tool made by image-bearers, not an image-bearer itself, so calling it "intelligent" is a category error. Let's define terms carefully. This episode is part 3 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 from 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, as well on Rumble). Find links for all of these outlets at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner. Host, The Faith Debate Andrew Rappaport. Host, Theology Throwdown Keith Heltsley. Host, Quest For Truth Melissa Lex. Host, Thoroughly Equipped Eve Franklin. Host, Are You Just Watching Brandon Hollen. Host, Rooted Reason George Binoka. Host, Gospel Talks Anthony Russo. Host, Grace & Peace Radio

This sermon examines Exodus 7 to highlight God's sovereign authority and the delegation of power through Moses. It contrasts the true divine power displayed in Aaron's rod with the counterfeit miracles of Egyptian magicians, illustrating that God ultimately swallows up all opposition. The preacher emphasizes that Pharaoh's hardened heart serves to demonstrate God's supremacy and judgment against idolatry. The text connects these Old Testament events to the New Testament reality of Christ's victory over sin and death at Calvary. Finally, it urges believers to obey God's word without compromise and to give Him all glory for their deliverance.