The Temptations of Christ. The Faithfulness of Christ.

This sermon addresses the spiritual and physical dangers of gluttony and excess, urging believers to exercise self-control over their appetites. It draws from Proverbs and Deuteronomy to warn that indulgence in food and drink leads to poverty, bondage, and a rebellious heart, using the sons of Eli as a cautionary example of how unchecked desires corrupt one's character and relationships. The message emphasizes that the human body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, requiring believers to glorify God through physical stewardship rather than carnal indulgence. By citing Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and Paul's teaching on keeping the body in subjection, the sermon argues that spiritual strength and reliance on God's Word are essential for overcoming fleshly cravings. It concludes with a call to pursue temperance and virtue, rejecting cultural fads in favor of biblical principles that promote health and holiness.

Proverbs 8:12-16 — No king has ever ruled on his own power. Wisdom lends the crown. And when she's done lending it, the crown comes down. This expository preaching message walks through Proverbs 8:12-16, where Wisdom speaks in the first person — "I wisdom dwell with prudence" — testifying about herself as a real, eternal witness present before creation. This is not a virtue described from the outside. It's a person testifying from the inside about what she hates, what she holds, and who she has always upheld. This message is for anyone trying to sort out real wisdom from the "witty inventions" of a noisy, distracting culture — the discernment to tell truth from things that merely look like truth. Wisdom names her roommate (prudence), names what she hates (pride, arrogancy, evil, lying), and then makes a claim few expect: every king, prince, noble, and judge who has ever ruled has ruled only because wisdom lent them the crown — and she can take it back. This verse-by-verse exposition of Proverbs 8:12-16 traces the doctrine of prudence through Joseph fleeing temptation, Moses choosing affliction over Pharaoh's gold, and Daniel praying in the face of the lions' den — three men, three centuries, the same unshaken roommate: prudence. This expository preaching message through Proverbs covers: - Wisdom's self-testimony: "I wisdom dwell with prudence" - What prudence actually is, and how Joseph, Moses, and Daniel each lived it out - "Witty inventions" — discernment for a culture full of noise and distraction - "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil" — why reverence alone isn't enough - Pride, arrogancy, the evil way, and the froward mouth — the four things wisdom hates

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The sermon explores the role of Jesus as the Great High Priest who sympathizes with human weaknesses while remaining sinless. It emphasizes that believers must recognize their deep need for divine assistance rather than relying on self-sufficiency. By acknowledging this vulnerability, individuals are encouraged to confidently approach the throne of grace for mercy and help. The message urges a continuous posture of humility and dependence on Christ in all daily circumstances. Ultimately, true faith involves drawing near to Jesus whenever temptation or weakness arises.

Thursday Morning Bible Study. It can be a small step from testing to temptation. Now that James has explained the value of trials, he reminds his readers that temptation is never far away, but that our Father offers us something better. Notes are available.

This sermon examines the sixth petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the plea to be led not into temptation but delivered from evil. The preacher clarifies that while God never tempts anyone to sin, He sovereignly ordains circumstances where believers may face trials, requiring constant reliance on His grace. The text highlights three key aspects: understanding the pervasive nature of spiritual warfare against the world, the devil, and the flesh; fearing the destructive power of sin more than external afflictions; and seeking deliverance through Christ's intercession and the Holy Spirit's strength. In closing, the message urges believers to actively avoid sinful opportunities, support one another in accountability, and look forward to final glorification where sin is entirely removed.