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Day of Humiliation Service (Fast Day) VaultAI Summary: This sermon opens a communion season by examining the sin of grieving the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that true believers are called to self-examination and sincere repentance before partaking in the Lord's Supper. The speaker affirms the full deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers as a seal of ownership and a source of comfort, salvation, and sanctification. Grieving the Spirit is identified through a lack of daily dependence, persistent disobedience to God's commands, and the quenching of spiritual fervor, which results in the temporary withdrawal of His power and presence as a loving chastisement. The message calls for evangelical repentance, urging believers to seek forgiveness through Christ and to actively please the Spirit by meditating on Jesus and cultivating His fruit. Ultimately, the sermon invites the congregation to make their hearts a welcoming home for the Holy Spirit, leading to deeper union with Christ and the experience of divine love.

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How do I keep watch over myself? Simple. You remember what God has done for you. You teach others the truth of what He's done. And you actively follow His commands.

This devotional explores the First Commandment through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism, defining it as a call to avoid all forms of idolatry and to place exclusive trust in the one true God. The teaching emphasizes that true obedience is a fruit of saving faith and gratitude, rather than a means to earn salvation, citing 1 Corinthians to warn that unrighteousness and idolatry disqualify one from inheriting the kingdom. Scripture passages from Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Matthew are used to illustrate the severe spiritual and moral consequences of turning to false gods, witchcraft, or worldly powers. The sermon concludes by affirming that God alone is the source of hope, strength, and salvation, urging believers to reject the worship of saints or angels and to rest their souls solely in the Lord.

The sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler to address the fundamental question of how to inherit eternal life. It argues that the young man's fatal error was his self-perception of righteousness, as he claimed to have kept the commandments while clinging to his wealth and pride. The message emphasizes that no one can achieve salvation through perfect moral performance, highlighting instead the necessity of recognizing one's sinfulness and accepting God's grace. Using the illustration of a boat bought back by its owner, the speaker illustrates Christ's initiative in redeeming humanity, urging listeners to set aside their pride and accept the gift of salvation immediately rather than delaying their decision.

This sermon examines Jude 1:4, warning believers about false teachers who have infiltrated the church and pervert the grace of God into license for sin. The message distinguishes between genuine faith, which produces obedience and holiness, and antinomianism, which rejects Christ's lordship while claiming His salvation. By referencing historical examples of rebellion and the Battle of the Bulge, the text illustrates the need for spiritual discernment to identify wolves in sheep's clothing. The preacher emphasizes that while salvation is by grace alone, true believers are motivated by love to keep God's commandments, avoiding the extremes of legalism and antinomianism. The central call is to earnestly contend for the faith by examining one's life for the fruit of righteousness and remaining vigilant against deceptive doctrines. Questions: What is antinomianism? Does being saved by grace mean I can live however I want? Can Jesus be my Savior without being my Lord? What is the difference between legalism and antinomianism? If Christians are saved by grace and not works, why does obedience matter? Does once saved, always saved mean it doesn't matter how I live? How can I tell the difference between a struggling Christian and a false believer?

The Law (Tablets/Testimony) were kept inside the Ark of the Covenant. The mercy seat (the throne of God) is placed above the Ark. We ask you to think about this imagery to see something that most readers miss! Also Reference: Acts 13:38-39, Romans 10:4, 1 John 3:4, James 2:10, Galatians 3:13, Galatians 1:4-5 https://bbfohio.com

Paul charges Timothy and the body of Christ to "preach the word". What is a "charge"? Why do 99% of Christians, including pastors, FAIL to keep this charge? How do we keep the charge to "preach the word"? God's word gives us the answers. Also Reference: John 20:17, 1 Timothy 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:4, John 20:28, 1 John 5:7, 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 6:53-71, John 6:66 MUSIC: "The Lord Bless Thee" Acapella Hymn # 338 (D) "Look and Live" Hymn # 357 (C) "In Times Like These" Hymn # 561 (C) "I Love To Tell The Story" https"//bbfohio.com

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