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The sermon examines the dual nature of Jesus' authority as presented in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the call of the first disciples and the exorcism in the synagogue. It argues that Jesus' command to 'follow me' establishes him as the supreme loyalty of a believer's life, requiring the renunciation of self-governance and the submission of career, family, and wealth to his lordship. Simultaneously, the encounter with the unclean spirit reveals Jesus' divine power to defeat the kingdom of darkness, demonstrating that his presence is both a source of grace for the willing and a terrifying judgment for the demonic. The central message is that true discipleship involves a personal, living encounter with the incarnate Son of God, who is both the desirable King to be followed and the Holy One whose presence exposes sin and defeats evil.

This sermon explores the heavy burden of pursuing wisdom in a fallen world, where even a small lapse in judgment can ruin a reputation and the human heart remains fundamentally flawed. The text identifies three aspects of this burden: the demand for perfection, the deep-seated problem of a foolish heart, and the inability to hide one's true nature. The central message offers relief through Jesus Christ, who provides a new heart of wisdom, imputes His perfect righteousness to believers, and removes the eternal consequences of sin. By uniting with Christ, believers are secured in His grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit to pursue godly wisdom. The sermon concludes with the assurance that Christ's yoke is easy and His burden is light, freeing believers to follow His commandments with rest and confidence.

Jesus had spoken a parable about a man who was rich. The rich man filled up his barns with all his goods and said I have stored up all my riches now I am going to enjoy life. Then Jesus said "you fool supposed your soul is required of you this very night. Belshazzar was the second in command in Babylon ; he thought he could mix the holy with the common and just eat drink and be merry. But all of us will be responsible and stand before the living god. When Belshazzar is eventually confronted he will literally not stand the test of time. For his time will run out as he would eventually be told the "handwritten document" was against him. Daniel 5:1-12 Colossians:2-1-13-15

The sermon explores the intense spiritual longing described in Psalm 119:131, where the psalmist opens his mouth and pants for God's commandments. It argues that this physical metaphor represents a deep, transformative hunger for Scripture that goes beyond intellectual knowledge to a heartfelt desire for God's presence and truth. The message challenges believers to move past formal, cold religion and embrace the excitement and vitality that comes from experiencing the quickening power of God's Word. By using the analogy of a long-distance runner with an enlarged heart, the text emphasizes the necessity of perseverance and endurance in the Christian life, urging believers to keep running the race rather than becoming weary or complacent. Ultimately, the sermon calls for bold faith and wide-open prayer, trusting that God is willing to fill the believer's desires abundantly when they approach Him with confidence and expectation.

It is possible to set up camp on the wrong side of the river by refusing to do what God has commanded. There are grave temporal consequences for those who persist in this behavior.

What is baptism? A command, a sign of union with Christ, a mark of his love. Baptism is the mandated public mark of a true Christian. It is not as a means of salvation, however, but a visual drama of redemption that signifies the believer's union with Christ and his or her adoption into the Trinitarian family. The message addresses the deep human desire to belong and be loved, arguing that this longing is only fully satisfied by the secure identity found in Jesus. By referencing C.S. Lewis and personal testimonies, the sermon encourages believers to resist the pressure of the 'inner ring' and instead rest in the assurance that they are loved and marked by God. The central call is for Christians to publicly confess their faith through baptism, acknowledging that their worth and belonging are secured by Christ's work alone.

Look • Remember • Do Numbers 15:37–41 Central Truth: God has redeemed us to belong to Him, remember His Word, and walk in obedience so that His life may be manifested through us. This message explores how God instructed Israel to live as His redeemed people while journeying through the wilderness. Despite witnessing His deliverance and provision, they repeatedly allowed their fears, desires, and circumstances to become more authoritative than His Word. In Numbers 15, God instructed the Israelites to place tassels with blue threads on their garments. These were visible reminders with a specific purpose: Look upon them, remember His commandments, and do them. This simple progression was intended to keep their hearts directed toward the Lord rather than following the natural inclinations of their own hearts and eyes. The message develops several important truths: • Our choices affect future generations. Although each person is accountable for their own sin, the consequences of our decisions can reach far beyond our lifetime. We must demonstrate God's faithfulness and teach the next generation to trust Him personally. • Faith trusts God's report above circumstances. Ten spies allowed what they saw in Canaan to determine what they believed. Joshua and Caleb allowed what God had spoken to determine how they understood what they saw. • Obedience requires submission to God's Word. Israel refused to enter Canaan when God commanded them to go and then attempted to enter when He commanded them not to. Both decisions revealed the same self-directed rebellion. • God's Word establishes enduring hope. Caleb held to the promise God spoke through Moses for forty-five years. His

Solomon now reigns as King of Israel. And we see the mixed bag that he was as he begins marrying unbelieving, pagan women while also demonstrate great acts of wisdom as ruler. This chapter includes his marriage to Pharaoh's daughter, his request for wisdom (instead of wealth or power) from the LORD who visits him in a dream. And the chapter closes with the famous story of two harlots fighting over a living child. Also References: (Deuteronomy 21:10-14), (Genesis 24), (Exodus 12:48-50), Deuteronomy 17:17, (Acts 2), (Revelation 7), 2 Timothy 1:13-14 https://bbfohio.com

The following stories highlight this edition of the Friday News Round-Up: --The Iranian government organized a massive rally in Tehran in an attempt to stress national unity during the war against the U.S. --An Iranian nuclear official declared that Iran has sufficient cards and options available despite its nuclear program facing pressure from the U.S. during Operation Epic Fury. --The U.K. Maritime Trade Operation Center said in a report that commercial shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily reduced. --The Saudi's are facing a potential energy crisis after an attack knocked out much of its critical East/West oil pipeline. --A building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City Wednesday killing at least 20 people. --A funeral for Muhammad Abdul Saman Al-Yazouri, commander of Hamas' Kahn Younis brigade, erupted in chants threatening Israel and openly declaring that another October 7th attack would come. --The Trump administration is preparing a 2.8 billion dollar arms package for Israel, including several thousand 2,000 pound bombs in what could be the largest single U.S. sale of powerful munitions to Israel in recent years. --The House on Tuesday voted to approve a measure that would require President Trump to end the war with Iran --The U.S. military planned to completely withdraw from Iraq by the end of the month. --The U.S. military moved a step closer this week to acquiring a significant fleet of artificial intelligence enabled, pilotless fighter jets to fly right alongside human pilots in combat.

Kingdom Evers Message Summary Primary Scripture: Proverbs 22:17–21 Central Truth: An ever-since moment with Jesus produces a lifetime of ever leaning, listening, learning, longing, loving, living, and leading others to Him. This message begins with the glorious truth of propitiation: only God can satisfy God. Fallen humanity cannot satisfy God's righteous demands through personal goodness or religious efforts. Through His perfect, atoning, substitutionary sacrifice, Jesus accomplished what sinners could never accomplish for themselves. His blood satisfies God's righteous judgment and demonstrates His extraordinary love. We are the beneficiaries of His grace! Proverbs 21:2 and 8 reveal the problem of fallen humanity. Man's way is crooked, yet he believes himself to be right. We desperately need God's truth to expose our condition and His wisdom to direct our lives. James 3:13–18 shows us how to recognize that wisdom. Wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits. It produces humility, teachability, and right conduct. True wisdom is not merely something we know; it becomes visible in how we live. Proverbs 22:17–21 reveals the purpose of God's instruction. We are commanded to incline our ears, apply our hearts, keep His truth within us, and establish it upon our lips. Why? So that our trust may be in the Lord and we may be equipped to answer others with words of truth. Joshua 1:8–9 reinforces this pattern: meditate upon God's Word, obey His instruction, and trust His presence. Caleb illustrates its lifelong impact. At 85 years old, he was still trusting what God had spoken 45 years earlier. His ever-since mom