Tabernacle on SermonAudio

The sermon explores the theological significance of blood in Leviticus 17, emphasizing that atonement is achieved solely through the blood of the sacrifice, a truth fulfilled in Christ. It argues that God requires worship to be conducted according to His specific instructions rather than human preference, rejecting the notion that sincere intent alone validates religious practice. By contrasting the Israelites' tendency to offer sacrifices in unauthorized locations with the command to bring them to the tabernacle, the message highlights the danger of syncretism and the necessity of exclusive devotion to the Lord. The discussion extends to the New Testament, asserting that the blood of Jesus is the only means of cleansing sin and granting life, while warning against the spiritual complacency of serving God in one's own way. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a posture of humble obedience, recognizing that God's standards for worship and conduct are non-negotiable and essential for maintaining a right relationship with Him.

What happens to our motives when serving God becomes costly? In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Paul describes a ministry that survived suffering, opposition, temptation, and the pressure of people. He did not use deceit, uncleanness, guile, flattering words, covetousness, or the glory of men. His reason was plain: God had put him in trust with the gospel, and God tried his heart. Then Paul shows the other side of right motives. He was gentle. He cared for people. He was willing not only to give them the gospel of God, but to pour his own soul into them. Stress reveals what praise and easy days can hide. Are we serving to please men or God? Are we protecting our image, or are we caring for souls? Join Pastor Ed Decker at Arnold Baptist Tabernacle as he preaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and asks a searching question: How much stress can your motives take? KEY VERSE - 1 THESSALONIANS 2:4 KJB "But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts." What happens to your motives when pressure rises? Paul was opposed, mistreated, and tested. But he did not turn to deceit, flattery, covetousness, or the praise of men. He kept the gospel entrusted to him. He stayed gentle. He cared for souls. He was willing to give more than a message. He was willing to give himself. Join Pastor Ed Decker in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 for a question every Christian servant needs to face: #PastorEdDecker #ArnoldBaptistTabernacle #1Thessalonians #KJB #BiblePreaching #ChristianMotives #GospelMinistry Pressure does not just test what you do

OT Lesson: Proverbs 15:1-4 NT Lesson: Colossians 4:5-6

NUMBERS—IN THE WILDERNESS This message introduces the book of Numbers as more than a record of censuses and wilderness travel; it is a testimony to the faithfulness of God and the danger of unbelief. The Hebrew title, "In the Wilderness," captures the heart of the book as Israel moves from one generation numbered at Sinai to another generation numbered near the Promised Land. Between those two censuses, an unbelieving generation dies in the wilderness while Joshua and Caleb are preserved because they trusted the Lord. The great lesson is that people may fail God, but God will never fail His purpose or His promise. Using Romans 15, 1 Corinthians 10, John 5, 1 Peter 1, Jude, and Hebrews, the message explains that the events of Numbers were preserved for the learning, warning, comfort, and hope of Newer Testament believers. Israel becomes a series of spiritual case studies showing what happens when people obey, rebel, complain, lust, doubt, or trust God. Their wilderness experience teaches that outward deliverance is not the same as inward salvation, that proximity to the things of God does not equal faith in God, and that true rest is ultimately found not in a land but in Jesus. The message also emphasizes that God orders His people around His presence, assigns different responsibilities within the body, and expects holy things to be handled according to His revealed Word rather than human convenience or good intentions. The Levites, the tabernacle, the firstborn, the ark, the cloud, and the promised inheritance all contribute to the unfolding revelation that points toward Jesus—the Redeemer, Mediator, Rock, and true Rest of His people…

The sermon centers on Galatians 2:20, emphasizing that the Christian life is sustained by Christ living through the believer rather than human effort. It outlines four key aspects of this identity: the believer's position in being crucified with Christ, their passion to live for God, the power provided by the Holy Spirit, and the necessity of walking by faith. The message argues against relying on the law or self-righteousness, asserting that salvation and spiritual growth are solely results of God's grace. By identifying with Jesus' death and resurrection, believers are freed from sin's control and empowered to serve Him. Ultimately, the text calls listeners to trust in Christ's finished work and allow His life to manifest through them daily.

It's good to be alive. But are you really living, or are you just "eating the air"? Ecclesiastes 11:7 says: "Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:" Life is a gift from God. Every sunrise, every breath, and every new day is another opportunity God has placed before us. In this message, Evangelist Devin Hargrave preaches from Ecclesiastes 11:7 and challenges us to consider how we are using the life God has given us. It is possible to be busy without accomplishing anything of lasting value. We can spend our days chasing things that never satisfy, or we can recognize the goodness of life and make our days count for God. So stop for a moment and consider the question: It's good to be alive... but are you really living, or are you eating the air? #ArnoldBaptistTabernacle #DevinHargrave #BiblePreaching #Ecclesiastes #KJB It's Good to Be Alive, Are You Eating the Air, Devin Hargrave, Evangelist Devin Hargrave, Ecclesiastes 11:7, Ecclesiastes 11, Arnold Baptist Tabernacle, ABT sermons, purpose of life, Christian life, make your life count, gift of life, thankfulness, Christian living, Baptist preaching, Bible preaching, King James Bible, KJB preaching