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It is certain and appointed for you that you will die, so you should enjoy your life while you have it as you live with God's wisdom guiding you. - Whether righteous or wicked, it is appointed by God that you will die (9:1–6). - Since it is appointed by God that you will die, you should humbly obey God's commands to enjoy life from His hand (9:7–10). - Though you cannot predict when God has appointed for you to die, you would do well to live in God's wisdom until you do (9:11–16).

Joseph endured betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment before God elevated him to second in command over all of Egypt. When Pharaoh was troubled by dreams no one could interpret, Joseph stood before him and made clear that the ability to interpret came from God, not from himself. The years of suffering had produced in Joseph a humility that his younger self did not possess. God had placed Joseph in exactly the right position to preserve His people from a devastating famine, fulfilling promises made to Abraham centuries earlier. Joseph's life foreshadows the work of Jesus Christ, who also suffered unjustly and rose to the highest position of all in order to rescue people from what they could never escape on their own. Whether you are in a season of waiting or a season of blessing, the invitation is the same: define yourself not by your circumstances, but by the faithfulness of God.

After commanding the Colossians to pray, Paul commanded the Colossians to walk wisely before unbelievers in the world. He then moved into how we are to talk to unbelievers and around unbelievers. We are to speak with grace. All of this is so that we will be able to respond rightly to unbelievers so as to further the Gospel.

Theme: Christ our Lord calls us to take sin seriously in order to root out sin, to restore fellowship, and to save sinners 1. Commanded to Confront 2. If Necessary, Involve the Church 3. Discipline in Love, Seeking Salvation

What is a Christian? A follower of Jesus Christ. Luke's record of the calling of Levi boils that down to its basic essence. Christ's call to Levi, a look of love that gives rise to words of grace, is gracious, personal, simple, absolute, and powerful. Levi's response comes in three elements—a break with the past (he left all), a life in the present (he rose up), and a path for the future (he followed Christ). We still hear Christ in the gospel, and we may still turn to him in faith, and become Christians who follow their Saviour wherever he leads.

The sermon examines the judgment of Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 2, highlighting their abuse of priestly privileges and contempt for God's offerings. It contrasts their dishonor with the divine promise that those who honor God will be honored by Him. The preacher emphasizes the special heritage of divine revelation, selection, and provision granted to the priesthood as a weighty responsibility. This historical account serves as a warning against prioritizing family or personal gain over obedience to God's commands. Ultimately, the message calls believers to honor God in their faith, relationships, and finances, trusting in Christ's grace for acceptance.

A disciple asks how the Lord Jesus Christ will show Himself to His own and not to the world. Read verse 21 and ask whether the answer is a vision, a feeling, or a Bible opened and kept. Ask why He gives the same commandment four times in one conversation, and what a man is telling God when he owns a Bible he does not read. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Title: Talk About His Precepts Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Psalm 119 Date: September 6, 2026 Bible: Psalm 119:78 The sermon explores Psalm 119:78, urging believers to trust God's vindication when facing false accusations and persecution from the proud. By analyzing the Hebrew word for 'let' as a humble plea rather than a command, the text emphasizes that it is appropriate to ask God to shame those who oppose His truth. The preacher illustrates this through Joseph's experience in Genesis, showing how he refrained from defending himself against Potiphar's wife and instead relied on God's timing. Believers are encouraged to meditate on God's precepts and silence their own defenses, allowing Scripture to speak for them. Ultimately, the message affirms that God faithfully honors His word and vindicates those who remain faithful amidst trials.

The sermon explores the paradox of loving Jesus Christ without having physically seen Him, grounding this affection in His prior love for humanity and His sacrificial death on the cross. It emphasizes that faith replaces sight, allowing believers to experience joy unspeakable and full of glory despite their physical separation from the Lord. The message challenges listeners to surrender their lives to Christ as Lord and demonstrates this love through daily obedience and active evangelism. By sharing the gospel with others, Christians fulfill the command to invite the lost to 'come and see' the Savior who has transformed their own lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a personal decision to trust in Jesus for salvation and eternal life.

I. Its Power to Create (vs. 8a) II. Is Power to Change (vss. 8b-10) III. It's Power to Conquer (vss. 11-14) IV. Its Power to Command (vs. 14)