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It is the Divine Duty & Delight of the Spirit of God to Glorify the Son of God.

As we look down through this passage and examine all the various pieces of armor which Christ has given us, we remember that there are certain pieces which are worn as clothing, which we "put on" in verses 14 and 15, and there are certain pieces which we "take up" found in verses 16-18. There are 3 of each. We find that of those that we take up, only one of them is a weapon and that is our focus this afternoon. The weapon of choice for every Christian is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. I think that it will do us well to remember that prayer is not a weapon but rather the offering up of our desires to God for things agreeable to His will. It is communication; a request for help and reinforcements for ourselves and others who are soldiers in the spiritual battle. We are not to "take up" prayer, but to be praying always in the Spirit. We are, however, to take up the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, and use it in prayer and in fighting the battles of the Lord. When David was fleeing from Saul in 1st Samuel 21 he came to the city of Nob, and he asked Ahimelech the priest for a sword and he told David that the only sword he had on hand was the sword of Goliath the Philistine. And David said, "There is none like it, give it to me." And as we come this study we can truly say of our sword – Truly there is none like it. The Word of God is given to the believer to use as a powerful weapon in spiritual battle. It is a powerful weapon for 2 reasons. 1st – Because it can be used defensively. 2nd – The Word of God is given to the believer to use offensively as well, in fighting the spiritual battle with the Lord's enemies and yours

A verse-by-verse study through the book of Nehemiah. Learn how building the dung gate relates to our lives today.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 3, Dylan Joyner explains God's instructions for wives and husbands within the marriage covenant. This passage continues Peter's broader teaching that Christians should humbly submit to the authorities God has placed over them, not merely to preserve personal comfort, but to follow the example of Christ and glorify His name. Christian wives are called to submit to their own husbands, displaying respectful, pure, and Christlike conduct. This submission does not require obeying commands that would dishonor God, because every Christian's highest allegiance belongs to the Lord. Peter also addresses wives with unbelieving husbands, showing how godly conduct can support their verbal witness and demonstrate the transforming power of the gospel. Christian women are encouraged to pursue the imperishable beauty of the heart rather than making outward appearance their primary concern. Their lives should be marked by spiritual purity, reverence for God, humility, meekness, self-control, and a gentle and quiet spirit. Husbands are commanded to live with their wives in an understanding way and to show them honor. They must use their God-given strength to protect, provide for, gently serve, and sacrificially love their wives. Christian husbands must also remember that their wives are fellow heirs of eternal life, and that God will hold them accountable for how they treat His daughters.

Sunday Evening July 26, 2026

In "Five Elements of Courageous Faithfulness," Pastor Richard Caldwell explains how to remain faithful to God during intense trials. The Apostle Paul provided Timothy with a living example of spiritual endurance and bold reliance on the gospel of grace. In this expository sermon on 2 Timothy 1, Pastor Richard Caldwell explores what it means to boldly stand for Christ. We are reminded that God's work in believers does not produce cowards but equips the church with power, love, and self-discipline. Believers must continually remember the enormity of God's saving grace and dependently guard the sound doctrine entrusted to them. Even when faced with the fellowship of suffering or the sting of ministry disappointment, Christians can rest safely in the unchanging character of God. True spiritual perseverance requires us to trust the One who guards our souls until the final day. Key Biblical Takeaways: - Choose the fellowship of suffering by relying entirely on the power of God rather than your own strength. - Anchor your daily practical choices in the enormity of God's saving grace and His sovereign calling. - Guard the treasure of biblical truth through the indwelling Holy Spirit while holding firmly to sound doctrine. - Navigate ministry disappointments faithfully by recognizing the gracious refreshment of loyal fellow believers.

Bible Reading: Job 33:14-33 1. The numerous times God has called 2. When God is silent 3. God's final call The sermon urges sinners to respond immediately to God's persistent calls for salvation rather than delaying or hardening their hearts. It contrasts various human responses, from indifference to the 'almost persuaded' attitude of King Agrippa and Felix, with the urgent need for genuine repentance. The preacher emphasizes that while God speaks repeatedly through His Word and the Spirit, there is a solemn time when He may cease striving with a rebellious soul, as illustrated by Herod's silence before Christ. Using examples like the rich fool in Luke 12, the message warns against procrastination and highlights the finality of divine judgment for those who reject grace. Ultimately, it serves as a desperate plea to heed God's voice today, acknowledging that tomorrow is not guaranteed, and to accept Christ while mercy is offered.