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1. The Vineyard 2. The Little Foxes 3. The Command to Take Them

Order of Services: Organ Prelude. Worship preparation. Votum and Blessing Psalter 124:1-5 Ten Commandments (Morning) Elder reading. Reading of Holy Scripture: Revelation 1 - Elder reading Congregational Prayer Psalter 266 (Offering collected during prelude) Sermon: Seeing the Heavenly Christ Psalter 236:1-2* Sermon Continued Closing Prayer Psalter 236:3-4 (Offering collected during prelude) Doxology: Praise God Benediction* Organ Postlude

Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon: Jesus and the Seventh Commandment

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines the command in Luke 10 to rejoice not in the power over demons, but in the fact that believers' names are written in heaven. It argues that this heavenly registry serves as the ultimate anchor for the Christian soul, providing a joy that remains secure regardless of earthly success, failure, or sorrow. The text contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly pleasures and the instability of finding joy in ministry results with the eternal, unshakeable security of being known by God. By meditating on the theological implications of this record—such as divine adoption, citizenship in an unmovable kingdom, and the hidden safety of life in Christ—preachers are encouraged to reorient their hearts toward this primary joy. The message concludes with an exhortation for believers to seek assurance of their salvation and for the unconverted to find their joy in the free offer of the gospel.

What does it mean to live as a man or woman of God? In 1 Timothy 6:11–16, Paul gives Timothy five commands that shape a faithful Christian life: run, fight, live, work, and bow. Run from sin and pursue righteousness. Fight the good fight of faith, persevering when life is hard. Live in the reality of eternal life that is already ours in Christ. Faithfully fulfill what God has entrusted to you as you await Christ's appearing. And above all, bow before the one true King—the sovereign, immortal, invisible God, who alone deserves our worship and allegiance. Our identity in Christ should shape how we live. We belong to the King, so let's live like it!

What does the Parable of the Talents mean, and are you faithfully using what God has entrusted to you? In Matthew 25:14-30, Pastor Casey Lewis continues through the Gospel of Matthew by examining Jesus' Parable of the Talents. As Christ teaches His disciples to remain ready for His return, He tells the story of a master who entrusts three servants with different amounts of money before departing on a journey. Two servants immediately put their master's resources to work, faithfully multiplying what they had received. Both are rewarded with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." But the third servant buries what he was given, neglecting his responsibility and ultimately facing his master's judgment. What does this parable teach us about faithful stewardship and Christian obedience? Pastor Casey explains that everything we possess ultimately belongs to God. Our time, abilities, money, possessions, relationships, and opportunities are resources entrusted to us for His glory. Christians are therefore called not merely to profess faith, but to live faithfully and fruitfully for Christ. The sermon also examines the difference between genuine faith and empty religious profession. Good works do not earn salvation. We are justified through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Yet genuine salvation produces good fruit, a love for the Lord, and a growing desire to obey His commands. As we await the Second Coming of Christ, the Parable of the Talents challenges each of us to consider whether we are faithfully serving our Master or neglecting what He has given us. Are you multiplying or burying what God has entrusted to you?

In John 13:34–35, Jesus Christ commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them. This Sunday School lesson examines the command, standard, evidence, expression, and completion of Christian love. True love is not limited to words or inward feelings: it is demonstrated in obedience, sacrifice, service, encouragement, and practical care for others. The lesson challenges believers to make Christlike love visible in the home, church, and community.

In Joshua 10:1–11, we witness a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and judgment. When five Amorite kings unite to attack Gibeon, Joshua responds to the Gibeonites' desperate appeal for help, honoring Israel's covenant despite the deception through which it was established. God reassures Joshua, commanding him not to fear and promising victory. Joshua marches through the night, but the resulting triumph belongs entirely to the Lord. God confounds the enemy and sends devastating hailstones, demonstrating that victory comes not through human strength but through divine intervention. This account teaches believers the importance of keeping their promises, trusting God's Word, and depending upon His power rather than their own abilities. Just as God sustained Israel in battle, He sustains Christians in their continuing struggle against sin through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The destruction of the Amorites also reveals God's righteous judgment against persistent rebellion and foreshadows the final judgment awaiting mankind. Joshua 10:1-11

Matthew 22: 36-38 John 14: 15-24 Romans 5: 1-5 Ephesians 4-7 Ephesians 2: 1-10 Romans 5: 17-21 Titus 3: 4-7