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The purpose of godly leadership in the churches is to teach the congregation the commandments of the Lord and to guide the people in the sound biblical doctrines found in the holy scriptures that they may learn how to live godly lives well-pleasing unto the Lord. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

This sermon continues the narrative of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 from last week. Emphasizing that while spiritual battles are real, God's sovereignty ensures victory. The message encourages believers to interpret crises through the lens of God's character and promises rather than their own limited strength. It highlights the importance of turning fear into faith by seeking God, obeying His commands, and worshipping Him before seeing the outcome. The preacher connects this Old Testament account to the New Testament hope found in Christ, describing the believer's soul as an anchor secured behind the veil. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a steady, obedient trust in God's unchanging counsel, reminding the audience that their safety depends not on the absence of storms, but on the strength of their anchor in Jesus.

In Mark 9:2–10, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where He was transfigured, His clothes becoming dazzling white as He talked with Moses and Elijah. Although the disciples were terrified and confused, a voice from heaven declared Him to be God's beloved Son and commanded them to listen to Him. This passage teaches that Jesus is God in human flesh and the promised Messiah, and that the path of faith encompasses both suffering and glory. These truths provide clear instruction on Jesus' true identity, exhort us to faithfully listen to all of His words—even the difficult ones—warn us not to follow Him only when life is easy, and offer deep comfort in knowing that present struggles do not eclipse the ultimate promise of His eternal kingdom.

The sermon examines the theological implications of the serpent's initial question in Genesis 3, arguing that Satan's primary tactic was to introduce doubt regarding the authority and reliability of God's command. By shifting the burden of proof from the believer to God, the temptation replaces settled confidence in divine truth with individual judgment and pragmatic reasoning. This dynamic is contrasted with the eternal nature of God's moral law, which reflects His unchanging character, unlike ceremonial laws that serve specific historical purposes. The preacher warns that this foundational shift toward skepticism mirrors the modern cultural hostility toward biblical authority, where the default position often denies the truth of Scripture. Ultimately, the message calls for humility and unwavering trust in God's word, contrasting the rationalizing pride of King Saul with the repentant humility of King David.

The sermon establishes that heaven is a tangible, created location rather than an abstract concept, arguing that it had a specific origin point in time alongside the earth. By examining Genesis 1:1 and Paul's testimony in 2 Corinthians 12, the teaching distinguishes between the three categories of heavens, identifying the third as the spiritual realm where God's throne resides. The text clarifies that Daniel's vision in Daniel 7 was prophetic rather than a real-time observation, contrasting it with the ascension of Christ described in John 6. The central exhortation, drawn from Colossians 3, commands believers to set their minds on things above, emphasizing that a heavenly perspective is essential for living a faithful life in the present moment.

This sermon examines the failure of King Saul in 1 Samuel 13, highlighting his disobedience in offering a burnt offering without waiting for the prophet Samuel as commanded. The preacher contrasts Saul's carnal confidence and impatience with the faith-driven initiative of Jonathan, using this narrative to illustrate the church's calling to actively engage in evangelism rather than remaining passive. The central message urges believers to wait patiently for divine guidance in major life decisions and to contend for the faith with spiritual weapons rather than relying on fleshly methods.

Love others, because love fulfills the law. I. YOUR OBLIGATION TO OTHERS II. HOW THE LAW DEFINES LOVE III. HOW LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW

This sermon explores the relationship between Christian liberty and the command to flee from idolatry, using the example of Israel in the wilderness to illustrate the danger of taking spiritual freedom to an extreme. The central message emphasizes that true liberty is not the freedom to approach sin, but the freedom to run from it, grounded in the faithfulness of God who provides a way of escape from every temptation. The preacher defines idolatry broadly, including not only the worship of images but also the distortion of God's character, the worship of the true God in false ways, and the elevation of any created thing above God. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to examine their hearts for hidden idols and to respond with immediate repentance and a habitual practice of fleeing from sin. The sermon concludes with an appeal to trust in Christ as the only refuge, contrasting the pride of those who inch closer to the edge of sin with the wisdom of those who turn away in the light of God's Word.

The sermon explores the conclusion of Moses' first address in Deuteronomy, emphasizing that the wonder of God's unique redemption through the Exodus and the covenant at Horeb serves as the foundational ground for obedience. It argues that the Israelites' experience of God's power, authority, and loving presence was designed to instill a deep, internalized awe that compels them to keep His statutes, rather than relying on mere intellectual assent or fear of punishment. The message highlights that God's election of Israel was rooted solely in His grace, not their merit, and that this singular truth of monotheism is meant to transform the heart from the inside out. The preacher connects this ancient history to the ultimate revelation of God in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection demonstrate the supreme power and love of the one true God. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a renewed sense of wonder at Christ's work, which should motivate believers to obey His commands out of gratitude and reverence, recognizing that He alone is Lord.