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We look at Solomon's statement that "the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come." We look at those places, observe the maps of those places and compare it to the Land Promise to Israel from the LORD. Also Reference: Exodus 35:21, Exodus 37:1-9, Numbers 10:11-13, Numbers 10:33, 2 Chronicles 35:1-4, Revelation 11:15-19 MUSIC: Close: "God Is The King"/"All Hail King Jesus" Acapella https://bbfohio.com

Will life's afflictions shake your faith, or will God use them to strengthen your testimony? The Apostle Paul warned the young believers at Thessalonica that afflictions would come. And they did. Concerned for their spiritual condition, Paul sent Timothy to establish and comfort them concerning their faith. He feared that Satan, the tempter, might use their suffering to draw them away from the truth, making his labour among them vain. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5, Pastor Ed Decker challenges believers to examine how they respond when trials, hardships, and spiritual opposition come. The question is not whether affliction will come, but what it will accomplish in your life. Will you be AFFECTED by affliction, allowing trouble to move you away from your faith? Or will you be EFFECTIVE in affliction, standing firm in God's Word and remaining faithful through the storm? Key Scripture: "That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto." — 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Join Pastor Ed Decker and Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for this timely message about steadfast faith, spiritual endurance, and remaining faithful when life gets difficult.

We see the "overlay with gold" in the making of the Tabernacle and we learn that this pictures the "Hypostatic Union" which simply speaks of the fact that Jesus was Man (wood) and God (gold). Also Reference: Matthew 5:17, Ephesians 2:14-18 https://bbfohio.com

This sermon addresses the modern struggle with anxiety and worry, using the metaphor of 'fret knots' to describe how concerns about society, finances, and health can entangle a believer's mind. Drawing from Psalm 37, the message identifies three specific commands to 'fret not' and presents a spiritual recipe for resolution: trusting in the Lord, delighting in Him, committing one's way to Him, and resting while waiting patiently. The preacher emphasizes that trust is the foundational element that allows for true surrender, illustrated by the analogy of a child trusting a father to cross a log in the dark. Rather than attempting to untangle life's problems through personal strength or control, which often worsens the situation, believers are encouraged to actively serve and focus on God's plan. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the audience to release their burdens to God, who sees the full picture and provides the grace to navigate through difficult seasons.

This sermon explores Psalm 43 as a prayer for vindication and guidance, situating David's distress within the context of exile and opposition from an ungodly nation. The central message emphasizes that while believers may feel forsaken or rejected by God during times of suffering, this perception contradicts the truth of God's sovereign care and the ultimate vindication found in Christ. The text connects David's longing for the tabernacle to the New Testament reality of corporate worship, arguing that public assembly provides unique access to God's presence. Furthermore, the sermon interprets the psalm's imagery of light and truth as pointing to the Holy Spirit's illumination and the Messiah, who fulfills the Old Testament types. Ultimately, the preacher encourages believers to maintain hope, recognizing that their present mourning is a temporary state preceding the eternal praise of God in the heavenly sanctuary.

The sermon explores the theological concept that divine fairness often manifests as the assignment of heavy burdens, using the distribution of wagons in Numbers 7 to illustrate that the tribe of Kohath was given the most sacred duties, requiring them to carry holy items on their shoulders rather than in wagons. This biblical principle is applied to the Christian experience, arguing that life's hardships and perceived injustices are not punishments but opportunities for spiritual refinement and dependence on God. By citing the apostle Paul's imprisonment in Philippians and his thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians, the message asserts that suffering advances the gospel and deepens one's relationship with Christ. The preacher challenges the audience to move beyond resentment or resignation toward rejoicing, recognizing that these 'hard things' are actually 'holy things' designed to make believers weak so that God's strength may be perfected in them.

Timeless Truths for the Thirsty Soul

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