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Can you see this picture of the victory of your ascended and seated Lord Jesus and the abundant blessings that He pours out on you? Like David, Jesus, by His Spirit is so merciful and kind to you and your family. He is so compassionate to you in your times of great need.

Every believer is a priest to God called to "offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:6; 1 Peter 2:5, 9). The Holy Spirit, who was given in special measure to Old Testament priests (Num. 11:25) has been poured out on all believers to make them "wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him." But while all Christians are priests, not all are ministers. The Lord still sets apart some of his men for vocational ministry. And it is beneficial for all of us to know how that happens.

This sermon addresses the human tendency toward bitterness against God by examining the prophetic indictment in Micah 6. The text presents God's lawsuit against His people, challenging their complaints by highlighting His historical faithfulness in redeeming, protecting, and sustaining them through the Exodus and subsequent history. Benjamin contrasts this divine fidelity with the absurdity of relying on external rituals or excessive sacrifices to appease God, arguing that such actions mask a lack of genuine commitment. Instead, the central message is that God requires internal faithfulness, summarized by the triad to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. This call to renewed faithfulness is grounded in the work of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled these requirements and empowers believers to live faithfully through the Holy Spirit.

The sermon explores the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit rather than human strength to fulfill God's purposes, using the vision of the golden lampstand in Zechariah 4 as its foundation. It argues that Zerubbabel's task of rebuilding the temple was impossible by human might or power, requiring divine empowerment to overcome significant obstacles and discouragement. The message applies this principle to the modern church, warning against the temptation to rely on human strategies, wealth, or compromise, and instead calling believers to trust in the Spirit's continuous provision. It emphasizes that God's sovereignty ensures the completion of His work, transforming mountains of opposition into plains through the power of the Holy Spirit. The tone is encouraging and pastoral, urging the congregation to find confidence in God's ability to empower their ministry and sanctification.

This sermon addresses the normative struggle believers face between their flesh and the Spirit, defining hypocrisy as the gap between profession and practice. Drawing on the teachings of Thomas Watson and Scripture, the message outlines a six-step process for transforming areas of hypocrisy into sincerity: identification, confession, conversation, consecration, amputation, and appropriation. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of using biblical language to identify sin, owning it through confession, and engaging in relational dialogue with God. Furthermore, it calls for a dedicated consecration of the mind and heart, the radical amputation of sinful habits, and the appropriation of Christ's power for sanctification. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging the congregation to pursue a life of integrity where the heart aligns with the lips.

The sermon explores the concept of spiritual unity using the metaphor of a threefold cord from Ecclesiastes, arguing that harmony is essential for the survival and power of the church. It outlines three levels of unity: the individual's alignment with the Holy Spirit, the family's collective dedication to God's will, and the church's collective purpose. Bro. Jacob illustrates these principles through the example of Noah's family, emphasizing their unified commitment of time, talent, treasure, and trust. A central theological point is the distinction between 'copper' and 'silver' Christians, where silver represents a surrendered life with low resistance to the flow of the Holy Spirit. The message concludes with a call for believers to remove personal resistance and maintain one accord to allow God's power to flow freely through their lives and the body of Christ.

🌿 THE SEVEN JEWISH FEASTS: GOD'S APPOINTED TIMES AND THE STORY OF REDEMPTION What do the seven Jewish feasts have to do with Jesus Christ and the Christian life? In Leviticus 23, God established seven appointed feasts for Israel. These were not simply Jewish holidays—they were "the feasts of the LORD." When studied alongside the rest of Scripture, these appointed times provide a remarkable biblical picture of redemption, holiness, resurrection, the Gospel harvest, Christ's return, atonement, and God's eternal dwelling with His people. We begin with Genesis 1:14, where God established the heavenly lights "for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years." The Hebrew concept of appointed times provides an important foundation for understanding the biblical calendar and the feasts described in Leviticus 23. In this Bible study, we examine each feast in two ways: 🔹 Passover — Israel's physical deliverance through the blood of the lamb, pointing to Christ our Passover and His sacrifice for our sins. 🔹 Unleavened Bread — Israel's separation from Egypt and removal of leaven, reminding Christians of our call to holiness and separation from sin. 🔹 Firstfruits — the first portion of Israel's harvest, pointing to Christ's resurrection as the firstfruits of them that slept. 🔹 Pentecost — the harvest celebration, providing a powerful connection to Acts 2, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel harvest. 🔹 Trumpets — the appointed memorial of blowing trumpets, providing rich biblical imagery concerning proclamation, preparation, resurrection, and the return of Christ. 🔹 Day of Atonement — Israel's sol

I believe that Mark chapter 4 is a very critical chapter in the Bible for us to understand. It explains very clearly the difference between God's role and the believers role in sharing the gospel. If you take the general teachings of most churches in America you will probably find that the church does not understand the truth that we discover in Mark chapter 4. The average church teaches that the church is not relevant for today's culture and must be more practical and the people need to feel more comfortable when coming to church. So what most do is to adjust the service to included elements to make sure the crowds are comfortable and they water down the Word of God. The whole point of the church today is to make the service more practical for the crowds, not understanding the word of of God will never be understood until God changes the hearts of people so they can hear and respond to God's word and extrude worship.

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