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Who is God? Is he Personal? Yes. And he calls sinners into his fellowship with the Father and the Son by the Holy Spirit.

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Beloved in the Lord Jesus: "Sadam Hossein was bad, but his sons were horrible." These were the words of a man who knew all 3 of them personally. Sadam's sons, Uday and Qusay, threatened, abused, and killed people. They used $100. USD bills to light their cigarettes. They pushed their enemies off of 20-storey buildings. They plundered the people, rape and tortured them, especially female athletes. Because of his sons, many people turned against Sadam Hossein and didn't care when he was overthrown, though he was not as bad, and had surrounded himself with Christians. Now you will remember God gave Jacob the command to return to Canaan, settle there, and develop a nation where Messiah would come to redeem the world. And he did. But last week the scheming of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi…and their murderous plan …making trouble for Jacob. Today, see them carry out those plans and how they brought trouble to their family and the kingdom of God. Our headings are: 1. Deception 2. Destruction 3. Dejection Our goals are: That you will challenge others to live godly lives so they don't trouble the church of Jesus Christ, but rather, show Christ to be a loving and forgiving Savior.

1 John 5:1-5 presents three interconnected tests that reveal the reality of the new birth: the doctrinal test of faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, the social test of genuine love for God's people, and the moral test of joyful obedience to God's commands. Using the principle of cause and effect, John emphasizes that these qualities do not produce salvation but are the evidence of God's regenerating work in the believer. The person who has been born of God will believe in Christ, love fellow believers, and desire to obey God. These three marks function like the legs of a stool and are overcomers.

"Pride Always Pollutes" Seek • Surrender • Submit • Serve Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 10:12–13; Deuteronomy 30:6; Zephaniah 3:1–7; 1 Peter 5:5–11; James 4:6–10; Psalm 143:7–8. Central Truth: Pride always pollutes what grace intends to produce. This message reveals the danger of spiritual self-sufficiency and the necessity of daily dependence upon the Lord. In Deuteronomy 10:12–13, God calls His people to fear Him, walk in His ways, love Him, serve Him, and keep His commandments. Yet Deuteronomy 30:6 reveals that the very devotion God requires is something He must graciously produce within the human heart. We cannot accomplish through natural ability what only God's Spirit can accomplish through grace. The life of Moses beautifully illustrates this truth. Once mighty in words and deeds, Moses became a meek and humble servant who understood that God's purposes could never be fulfilled through human strength alone. His usefulness came not from self-sufficiency but from dependence upon the Lord. In contrast, Zephaniah 3 describes Jerusalem as rebellious and polluted. Despite possessing God's revelation, the people refused to obey His voice, receive His correction, trust Him, or draw near to Him. Their pride contaminated their ways, and they eagerly continued in corruption. By reversing the four failures of Zephaniah 3:2, we discover a powerful pattern for daily living: • Seek Him: Draw near to God, recognizing our continual need for His wisdom, presence, and direction. • Surrender to Him: Trust His goodness enough to commit our lives, plans, and understanding to His authority. • Submit to Him: Receive His correction, allowing His Word and Spirit to continually

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This sermon explores the Fifth Commandment through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism, emphasizing the Christian duty to show honor, love, and faithfulness to parents and governing authorities. It addresses modern cultural resistance to authority by affirming that all leaders are instituted by God, even when they are imperfect or flawed. The teaching distinguishes between obedience and honor, noting that while adult children may no longer need to obey their parents, they must still honor them and listen to their wisdom. The sermon extends this principle to civil government, citing Romans and 1 Peter to argue that submission is required for the Lord's sake, with the sole exception being when authorities command sin. Ultimately, the message calls for patience with the weaknesses of those in power, recognizing that God governs through their hands for His glory and the good of His people.

The Privilege, Priority, and Command to Pray. God hears our prayer and knows our heart. Jesus makes intercession for us because of His great love.