Ten Commandments on SermonAudio

In this passage, we will see the devastating effects of refusing to follow Yahweh's commandment to destroy the wicked people living in the land of Canaan.

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 29:29 to distinguish between the 'secret things' reserved for God and the 'revealed things' entrusted to believers and their children. The central argument is that while God retains certain mysteries, such as the day and hour of Christ's return, He has fully revealed the necessary truths for salvation and daily obedience in Scripture. The text emphasizes that the primary purpose of this revealed Word is not merely intellectual knowledge but practical application, urging believers to study, rightly divide, and obey the law. It warns against the error of fabricating meanings for obscure passages or neglecting the clear commands of God, asserting that spiritual stability and peace come from anchoring one's mind and emotions in the clear, accessible truth of the Bible rather than in speculation or cultural trends.

The sermon emphasizes the imperative to love the Lord above all else, contrasting the divine power that drives believers toward God with the spiritual forces that entice them to conform to the world. It identifies the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life as primary strategies used by the enemy to divert Christians from their purpose, citing the temptation of Jesus and the departure of Demas as examples. The message defines true love not as a fleeting emotion but as a command to be obeyed, a steadfast commitment that endures hardship, and a dedication of time, particularly in morning prayer and study of the Word. By urging believers to prioritize their relationship with God over worldly pursuits, the sermon calls for a life of obedience and perseverance that remains anchored in divine promises and spiritual strength.

The Levites needed a place to live as well. God commanded Moses to assign cities for the Levites. They would not have a parcel of land that would be for them as a tribe. They would be distributed amongst the nation of Israel. They relied on God's faithfulness to grant them cities to live in.

(1) The Command; (2) The Practice; (3) The Expectation.

The sermon argues that Christians have a biblical mandate to actively oppose abortion and unjust laws, grounded primarily in Proverbs 24:11, which commands believers to rescue those being taken away to death. It challenges the notion that prayer or passive opposition is sufficient, asserting that the Sixth Commandment and the Golden Rule require using lawful means to protect the pre-born. The speaker critiques common pro-life arguments for being theologically inconsistent and culturally harmful, urging believers to reject 'murderous medicines' and to vote against Proposition 1 because it legitimizes murder, shows partiality, and calls evil good. By contrasting the current legal landscape with the perfect rescue Christ offers believers, the message calls for a holistic commitment to justice that seeks equal protection for all human life from fertilization to natural death.

This Bible study examines the paradox of persecution in the early church, demonstrating how the stoning of Stephen and the subsequent scattering of believers by Saul inadvertently fulfilled Jesus' command to witness in Judea and Samaria. The narrative shifts focus to Philip, who travels to Samaria to proclaim Christ, performing signs and wonders that result in widespread joy and belief among the Samaritans. The discussion highlights the theological significance of the Holy Spirit's arrival through the apostles' laying on of hands, marking the inclusion of this new group into the body of Christ. A central conflict arises with Simon the Sorcerer, who attempts to purchase the spiritual power he observes, prompting Peter to confront him with a call to repentance from wickedness. The Bible study concludes by emphasizing that the gift of God cannot be bought and that genuine faith requires a right heart before God, contrasting the authentic work of the Spirit with human attempts to manipulate divine power.

~~~~~~~ No 31 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:20-22** For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. *1/ The danger of backsliding. 2/ Ways and steps to backsliding to old sins. 3/ Hope for a backslider.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon addresses the spiritual danger of backsliding, defined as a return to former sinful ways or doctrinal errors after initial conversion. It distinguishes between the irreversible fall of false professors and the recoverable condition of true believers who may drift from their first love. The message identifies specific indicators of spiritual decline, such as neglecting private devotion, isolation from the church, pride, and susceptibility to novel teachings. It concludes with a pastoral assurance of hope, emphasizing that God is merciful and willing to restore those who genuinely repent and return to Him, citing examples like Peter and Solomon to demonstrate the power of divine grace in healing backslidings.