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Theme: In the second commandment we see God's wisdom, jealousy, and mercy in worship and our privilege in worshipping his way 1. Respect God's Wisdom in Worship 2. Consider God's Jealousy Over Worship 3. Rejoice in God's Mercy as We Worship

Missionary Franklin Booth shares from Matthew 28:18–20 on why missions are important. He emphasizes the worth of every soul to Christ, the eternal nature of the soul, Christ's command to share the Gospel, and the debt we owe to bring the message of salvation to others. This message challenges believers to recognize the importance of missions and our responsibility to reach a lost world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for believers to practice hospitality, specifically toward strangers, by examining the Greek concept of xenia. It argues that hospitality is not an optional trait but a command to be pursued actively, citing Romans 12 and Hebrews 13 to demonstrate that love must extend beyond familiar circles to those unknown. The message addresses common excuses for withholding hospitality, such as introversion or lack of space, while emphasizing that this practice is a prerequisite for spiritual leaders and a vital component of church authenticity. While affirming the duty to welcome guests, the sermon also distinguishes between general hospitality and the specific instruction in 2 John to refuse lodging to false teachers. Ultimately, it presents hospitality as a profound spiritual discipline that reflects Christ's love and serves as a powerful witness to the world.

The sermon explores the counter-cultural command to rejoice in trials, arguing that such difficulties are necessary for building Christian perseverance and maturity. It contrasts the natural human tendency to flee or complain with the biblical call to endure, using the example of Job and the refining fire metaphor to illustrate how suffering purifies faith. The message emphasizes that believers should seek wisdom from God during hardships rather than merely asking for relief, highlighting the promise that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask in faith. It concludes by warning against the instability of a double-minded heart, urging believers to remain steadfast on the rock of Christ so that their trials may produce spiritual growth and the ability to encourage others.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (Romans 8:35) *1/ The love of Christ set before us in the Gospel. 2/ The love of Christ felt and evidenced. 3/ The inseparable love of Christ - the comfort of God's people.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the unbreakable bond between God and His people, anchored in the text of Romans 8:35-39. It argues that the love of Christ is not merely an abstract concept but a sovereign, sacrificial reality demonstrated through the atonement and the new birth. The preacher emphasizes that this divine love is evidenced in the believer's life through a genuine affection for God's Word, the people of God, and obedience to His commandments. Despite the presence of tribulation, distress, and persecution, the central message is one of profound assurance: no external force or internal failure can sever the believer from the love of God. This inseparable love serves as the ultimate comfort, guaranteeing the believer's eternal security and glorification.

Healthy foods scarcely benefit a person who's already ingested poison. So the Christian who attends a weekly Bible study, hears a sermon every week, and enjoys biblically-sound podcasts hinders spiritual growth if the heart is already poisoned. Poisoned? With what? "Therefore, laying aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander..." 1 Peter 2:1 (LSB). All these toxins can show up in relationships with other believers and—if left unchecked—stunt our spiritual growth. Yes, the word of God is powerful to change us, yet our nourishment is impeded by savored sins. That's why Peter links putting away sinful attitudes with an eager appetite for Scripture. A growing hunger for God's Word belongs alongside a growing love for His people. "... like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation...," 1 Peter 2:2. This Lord's Day, we'll turn to 1 Peter 2 and its commands—as well as God's provision—for growing toward spiritual maturity. Join us as we consider, "Homeward Bound: What Do You Crave?" Prepare for Sunday: Read and meditate on 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. How do attitudes such as ill-will, envy, and insincerity affect your appetite for truth? In what ways do Christians settle for impure spiritual nourishment—teaching or counsel that sounds biblical but distorts God's Word? How, specifically, can you become better prepared to take in, and benefit from, the Word of God?

Singing: Psalm 24: 1, 2, 3 Hymn 1 Psalm 146: 1 – 5 Psalm 62: 1, 4 Psalm 73: 8 Reading: Matthew 6: 19 – 34 Lord's Day 42 Sermon: In the eighth commandment, the Lord teaches His people that He is the absolute owner of everything. To this end: 1. God forbids all abuse and squandering of His gift 2. Requiring a proper use instead!