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In this episode, Assistant Pastor Ryan Ahlenius sits down with Pastor Cogbill to answer a recent listener question in follow up from Sunday's sermon. How do we be purposeful in responding to Jesus' commands? What does it look like to seek an answer from Jesus when we have questions about areas of our life? What are the dangers of attempting to seek Christ's voice outside of the Scriptures?

Did you know there are 19 commands in Jesus' teaching about the end times in the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13? Are you keeping them? The disciples asked Jesus for signs of the end of the age. Jesus responded by giving some non-signs—events that false teachers will tell you are signs, but are not. The first thing Jesus did when they asked for signs and times was to look them in the eye and say, "Watch out that no one deceives you." This message will help you keep from being deceived by popular but misguided claims about the signs of the end, and it may revolutionize your way of reading the Olivet Discourse. In this expository study of Mark 13:5-6, we examine the structure and purpose of the Olivet Discourse. If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 72 August 17, 2026 Psalm 112 This devotional explores Psalm 112, presenting the blessed life of a person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments. The text highlights that true righteousness results in spiritual stability, generosity toward the poor, and an unshakable trust in God amidst adversity. It emphasizes that these godly characteristics are not innate but are cultivated through the work of the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification. The message encourages believers to live out their faith through actions that reflect God's grace and justice, rather than merely offering verbal praise. Ultimately, it calls Christians to emulate Christ by trusting in divine sovereignty and extending mercy to others.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 72 Psalm 112 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional explores Psalm 112, highlighting the profound blessings that come to those who fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. The sermon emphasizes that true righteousness manifests through generous giving, justice, and steadfast trust in God amidst life's uncertainties. It contrasts the secure, unshakable hope of the upright with the ultimate futility faced by the wicked. The message encourages believers to embody these godly characteristics as a natural outflow of sanctification and gratitude for Christ's sacrifice. Ultimately, it calls Christians to live lives of praise that extend beyond words into tangible acts of mercy and faith.

1. The Symbolic Act 2. The Example Set 3. The Lord's Commandment This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet in John 13, presenting it as both a symbol of spiritual cleansing and an example for believers. The preacher emphasizes that true greatness is defined not by status or ambition, but by humble, sacrificial, and enduring love that mirrors Christ's own self-emptying service. By examining the context of the disciples' selfishness and Jesus' voluntary humiliation, the message highlights how this act points to the ultimate sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. The text challenges listeners to move beyond mere knowledge of the gospel to active participation in serving others, particularly through menial and unglamorous tasks. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to reflect Christ's love in their daily lives as a response to grace, finding true joy and happiness in obedient servanthood.

This is a great lesson about some of life's circumstances. God's providence working with a heathen man in a heathen country. Naaman the Syrian commander.

The sermon explores the biblical command to acquaint oneself with God to find true peace, using Eliphaz's counsel to Job as a starting point. It contrasts human attempts to hide from or fix suffering with the necessity of trusting in God's sovereignty and justice. The preacher emphasizes that while believers face tribulation and lack understanding, their faith rests not on logic but on Christ's redemptive work. By submitting to God's will and recognizing His role as both just judge and savior, individuals can experience spiritual blessings and perfect peace. Ultimately, the message calls for unwavering trust in God's control despite life's uncertainties and pain.

INTRODUCTION: The state of our world occasions many responses, including fear. John teaches us to focus on Christ in all times, for 3 reasons, discovered in 3 constants over time. CONSTANT 1: PAST REMEMBRANCE (.1-9) A. "Who... freed us from our sins" 1. Eternal God 2. Effectual salvation 3. Everlasting promise B. Pt: Christ is the God of grace C. Application: Get grace CONSTANT 2: PRESENT REALITY (.10-17a) A. "When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead" 1. Divine symbolism 2. Dreadful appearance 3. Devotional response B. Pt: Christ is the God of glory C. Application: Glorify God CONSTANT 3: PROPHETIC RESOLUTION (.17-20) A. "'The mystery of the seven stars is...'" 1. Controlled future 2. Clarified understanding 3. Commanded responsibility B. Pt: Christ is the God of guidance C. Application: Grasp Gospel CONCLUSION: FOCUS ON CHRIST! A. Otters: Know Christ B. Ostriches: Get to know Christ C. Ocelots: Help others know Christ D. Opossums: Trust Christ

Ezekiel 37:1-14 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. 5 Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: 6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. 8 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them. 9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. 11 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts. 12 Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O my people, I will open you...