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Luk 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. Luk 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. Luk 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luk 19:14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. Luk 19:15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Luk 19:16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. Luk 19:17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. Luk 19:18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. Luk 19:19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. Luk 19:20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: Luk 19:21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. Luk 19:22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: etc.

What does it mean to "not covet"? How can we learn to be thankful for what God has given us? In this children's message, Pastor Sam Kraemer introduces the Tenth Commandment through Baptist Catechism questions 84–86. This lesson explores coveting, contentment, and learning to rejoice in the good things others receive. A message for children and families about trusting God's goodness and growing in gratitude. Pastor Sam Kraemer | Harvest Liberty Lake Church September 13, 2026 Baptist Catechism Questions 84–86 | The Tenth Commandment #KidsMessage #BaptistCatechism #TenCommandments #Contentment

The sermon critiques the infiltration of pragmatism into church ministry, arguing that prioritizing results over biblical fidelity distorts worship and evangelism. It contrasts normative and regulative principles to demonstrate how consumer-oriented approaches replace God with human sentiment. The discussion extends to the relationship between civil government and the church, asserting that both spheres operate under the same moral law despite their distinct jurisdictions. By examining theological confessions, the speaker warns against isolating the state from divine ethics or allowing the church to usurp civil power. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to deontological ethics grounded in God's commands rather than consequentialist strategies.

Luke 8:49-56. While Jesus is still speaking to the woman healed of her twelve-year issue of blood, word comes from Jairus's house: "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore." The messenger is not cruel, only reasonable; everyone assumes death is a boundary past which a healer is useless. Jesus answers before Jairus can speak: "Do not fear, only believe, and she will be made well." That is not a command to manufacture enough faith to power a miracle, a works-righteousness of the emotions that crushes grieving people; it is a command to keep walking beside Him to the house. Faith here is not a feeling but a direction. At the house Jesus clears the room, keeping only Peter, James, John, and the parents, refusing to build a following on spectacle. The mourners' derisive laughter is not an embarrassment to the account but its evidence: Luke, the careful physician, insists everyone knew the child was dead, and records that her spirit returned, which presupposes it had departed. So when Jesus calls her sleeping, He is not correcting a misdiagnosis; He is reaching for Scripture's own idiom for death, from "slept with his fathers" through Daniel 12:2 and Lazarus, and announcing what He means to do about it, because sleepers wake. Where Elijah and Elisha stretched themselves out and prayed, Jesus simply says, "Child, arise," the voice of Genesis 1, and then asks that she be fed, because resurrection restores an ordinary, hungry body. Two guardrails: sleep is a word about the body, not the soul, so soul sleep fails; and sleep does not make death small, it makes it temporary. Jairus asked Jesus to beat death to his house; he received far more.

Because God is the Protector of Widows who provides care for those in need, we likewise as a church and as individuals must provide for those who are truly in need, and yet use discernment so that we don't prop up those who only want to live self-centered lives of luxury. I. As God's People We Are Called to Follow Him in Caring for Widows in Need v 3 II. We are to care for widows, but we must do so with wisdom in faithfulness to Christ vv 4-6 (1) Each Family has an obligation to care for its own widows (2) The Church has an obligation to care for those who are genuinely in need (3) The Church has no obligation to care for those who live to waste their lives III. We are Commanded to Care Because of our Faith in Christ! vv 7-8

The sermon establishes that genuine Christianity is evidenced by a spiritual family resemblance characterized by obedience to God. Drawing primarily from 1 John, the message argues that claiming faith without keeping commandments constitutes lying, as true believers align their lives with divine instruction. The preacher outlines three specific areas of obedience: adhering to the Word of God, actively pursuing the work of Christ in evangelism, and responding to the Holy Spirit's conviction rather than grieving or quenching Him. By contrasting Saul's partial obedience with total submission, the text emphasizes that listening to God is superior to religious ritual. The ultimate goal is for believers to examine their conduct to ensure it reflects the character of their Savior.

In this third message on the Spirit of adoption, Pastor Robert McNutt preaches from Romans 8:12-17, centering on verse 15: believers "did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but... the Spirit of adoption." Because the Spirit's convicting work of slavery always precedes adoption -- as Whitefield said, "there is no going to Mount Zion but by the way of Mount Sinai" -- McNutt traces Paul's argument from Romans 5 through 8 to show that peace with God and bondage cannot coexist, confirming it from Galatians 4:1-7 and 1 John 4:16-19. He then answers three challenges to that liberty. First, texts commanding fear (2 Corinthians 5:11; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 12:28-29) speak of reverence and awe grounded in love, not the torment of a slave; the Christian approaches a consuming fire with confidence (Hebrews 4:16) because the Judge has become his Father. Second, temperament, depression, and even backsliding do not return a believer to bondage: he sins against love, not law, and like David in Psalm 51 or the prodigal in Luke 15, he is driven home to a Father with open arms and the promise of 1 John 1:9. Third, satanic assault cannot impose the spirit of slavery, for the child of God is armed to resist and stand (James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:10-20). McNutt closes by urging believers to stop walking around with a spirit of slavery they no longer possess, to live instead as adopted adult children with every right and privilege in Christ, trusting God's person, power, and promises -- and by calling the unconverted to the Savior who turns slaves into sons.

The Tenth Commandment 1. What Is Required 2. The Commandments and the Converted 3. The Commandments and the Preaching Text : Lord's Day 44 Read: I Corinthians 1 Psalms: 68:20-24; 68:25-30; 68: 31-35; 119:17-24

This sermon explores the command to work out salvation with fear and trembling, defining it as a response to God's internal work through faith and obedience. It distinguishes between the past, present, and future aspects of salvation, emphasizing that sanctification is a continuous process driven by grace rather than human effort. The message clarifies that while good works are the natural fruit of genuine faith, they do not generate salvation or spiritual maturity on their own. Listeners are encouraged to rely on the Holy Spirit for the desire and ability to grow, examining their lives for areas where God is actively shaping their character. The sermon concludes with an invitation to rest in the certainty of God's promise to complete the good work He has begun in believers.

This episode defines catechesis as the deliberate and systematic instruction of the Christian faith, arguing that it is essential for spiritual maturity and the continuity of the covenant community. It grounds this practice in the Great Commission, emphasizing that Jesus commands the church to make disciples through teaching, not merely conversion. The message highlights that without intentional biblical formation, believers are vulnerable to cultural influences and doctrinal instability, as illustrated by the contrast between children tossed by winds of doctrine and mature Christians grounded in truth. The episode outlines a generational purpose for faith, where believers receive, guard, and hand on the deposit of truth to the next generation. Ultimately, it calls for a shift from accidental theological assembly to a structured pursuit of knowing, living, and passing on the faith.