The Ashland St. Pulpit

In this episode, we feature the entire service from the ''Singing Summer Revival'' this was a special service featuring music from Grace and Truth of Hyles Anderson College and the preaching of Pastor Sam Eaton of the Highland Baptist Church. We pray that this service will be a blessing to you.

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In today’s episode, we look at the spiritual significance of the battle between Israel and Amalek in the wilderness. This moment in Exodus isn’t just historical—it’s a picture of the lifelong battle between the believer and the flesh. The Amalekites represent the flesh in Scripture, and just like them, the flesh must be dealt with completely or it will rise again.

Text: Exodus 17:8–16

1. Fighting the Flesh (vv. 8–9)
   • The Amalekites represent the flesh.
   • The Christian life involves a daily battle.
   • Galatians 5:24
2. Lifting Each Other Up (vv. 11–12)
   • Moses' prayers mattered more than Joshua’s sword.
   • We need each other for strength and support.
   • Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:4
3. God Gives the Victory (vv. 13–16)
   • Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord is our banner.
   • Victory is promised—but must be pursued.
   • Galatians 2:20, 1 Corinthians 15:31

Episode Outline:

I. A Gospel Explanation (vs. 1–7)

• The Gospel was Promised – Romans 1:2 “Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,”
• The Gospel Came with Power – Romans 1:4 “Declared to be the Son of God with power… by the resurrection from the dead” ➤ Matthew 9:6 – Power to forgive sins ➤ Luke 15:2 – Receives sinners
• The Gospel Had a Purpose – Romans 1:7 “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God…” ➤ Ephesians 2:13 – Brought near by Christ’s blood ➤ Romans 1:5 – “To reach the nations”

II. A Gospel Celebration (vs. 8–10)

• The Gospel Has Saved You ➤ “Your faith” – It's your faith, not borrowed faith ➤ Personal application: Take ownership of your salvation
• The Gospel Is Saving Others ➤ “Spoken of throughout the whole world” ➤ 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – Pray for the Word to run freely
• Illustration: General Grant and General Lee – responding to grace with loyalty

III. A Gospel Obligation (vs. 11–15)

• “What can I give Him?” – Give Him your heart ➤ Matthew 6:21 – “Where your treasure is…”
• Paul’s Example:
  • Debtor to the Gospel
  • Declaring the Gospel
  • Decided to share the Gospel

IV. A Gospel Proclamation (vs. 16–17)

• “The just shall live by faith” ➤ Romans 1:17 ➤ Quote from Spurgeon: “To live by faith is far surer…” ➤ Martin Luther’s moment – Realizing the truth of the Gospel, even when the Church was wrong
• Key Verse:

Romans 1:17 – “The just shall live by faith.”

Closing Challenge:

Where are you with the Gospel? Have you received it? Are you living by it? Are you sharing it?

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The Resurrection According to the Scriptures

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 Theme: The resurrection is the foundation of the gospel—foretold and fulfilled.

Talking Points:

• The centrality of the resurrection in the Christian faith.
• Greek culture vs. biblical truth about resurrection.
• “According to the Scriptures” — The gospel is not man-made (Gal. 1:11–12).
• Christ died, was buried, and rose again — just like the Bible said!
• We still live according to the Scriptures (Hebrews 5:1–3).

Closing Thought: The resurrection is not just history—it’s still shaping our lives today.

🔹 Episode 2: Eyewitnesses to Glory – He Was Seen

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:5–7 Theme: The resurrection is a proven reality, confirmed by many witnesses.

Talking Points:

• Jesus showed Himself alive by “many infallible proofs” (Acts 1:3).
• Eyewitness accounts: Peter, the twelve, over 500, James.
• These were real people who staked their lives on what they saw.
• Our faith is not blind—it’s rooted in history and truth.

Closing Thought: The same risen Christ who appeared to them is still real today.

🔹 Episode 3: From Persecutor to Preacher – Grace Declared

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:8–11 Theme: The resurrection changes lives—Paul is living proof.

Talking Points:

• Paul the persecutor became Paul the preacher—“But then came Jesus!”
• Grace made him a partaker (2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Peter 1:4).
• Grace was bestowed—freely given, not earned.
• Paul became a possessor of resurrection life (Ephesians 2:1).
• You can find yourself in that phrase: “But by the grace of God…”

Closing Thought: The resurrection isn’t just for the tomb—it lives in every heart that believes.

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🎙 Episode Title: Is God With Us or Not? 📖 Text: Exodus 16–17 (Focus: 16:1–3; 17:7)

🔑 Intro:

• Have you ever asked, “Where is God in all this?”
• Israel did—again and again.
• In Exodus 16 and 17, just one month after crossing the Red Sea, the people began murmuring… again.
• This episode explores their protest, God’s proving, and His provision—and how it all relates to trust.

1️⃣ The Protest of Israel (Exodus 16:1–3)

• Whining was Israel’s besetting sin.
  • From Pharaoh’s palace to the Red Sea… to Marah… and now the wilderness.
• They remembered Egypt’s food, but forgot the bondage.
• “Murmuring” is low, sullen complaining—it’s not loud rebellion, but persistent distrust.
• Root issue? They didn’t trust God.
  • Moses did. Some others did. But the majority grumbled.

📍 Application: Do we forget the pain of our past when things get tough today? Do we blame leaders instead of trusting the Lord?

2️⃣ The Proving of God (Exodus 16:4–36)

• God gave manna to test them: “That I may prove them…” (v. 4)
• This was about faith—daily dependence:
  • Matthew 6:11 – Give us this day our daily bread.
• Some believed. Others failed:
  • They gathered more than needed—disobeyed (v. 20–21)
  • Ignored instructions again (v. 22–28)

📝 Lessons from the Manna:

• God supplies daily grace—not weekly storage.
• He’s teaching them (and us) to trust Him moment by moment.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Generational Responsibility:

• (v. 32–36) — “Others need to see what God did for us.”
• Parents must pass down God’s faithfulness to the next generation.

3️⃣ The Provision of Water (Exodus 17:1–4)

• A new test—no water—same reaction: complaint and doubt.
• They forgot what God did at Marah (Exodus 15).
• As Robert Rayburn said: “There ain’t much education in the second kick of a mule.”
• Every difficulty is either a testing ground or a stumbling block.

🔨 Brake and Rest Stop Illustration:

• Like highway signs say, “Give ‘Em a Brake”—Israel needed to slow down and trust instead of attacking Moses.
• They nearly stoned him at Rephidim.

4️⃣ God Provides Water (Exodus 17:5–7)

• Despite the grumbling, God provides from the rock.
• Moses strikes the rock, and water flows—a picture of grace despite rebellion.
• The place is named Massah and Meribah—“testing” and “quarreling.”

Outline and Notes:

David likely wrote Psalm 124 after a great deliverance from God. Bro. Edward Reese places it after 1 Chronicles 28:11–21.

As a Psalm of Ascent, it was sung by worshippers traveling to Jerusalem—David himself longed to worship and wanted others to join him.

We, too, as New Testament believers, have experienced great deliverance—our redemption through Jesus Christ.

David recognized that without God, Israel would have been overrun. Their survival was solely because of the Lord.

This psalm is a powerful reminder:

“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side...”

1. The Attack of the Enemy (vv. 2–3)

• The Defeat Was Certain (v. 2)
• Despair Was Surrounding (v. 3)

2. An Attitude of Evil (v. 5)

Cross references:

• Proverbs 11:2 — “When pride cometh, then cometh shame...”
• Proverbs 16:18 — “Pride goeth before destruction...”
• Proverbs 29:23 — “A man's pride shall bring him low...”
• Jeremiah 13:9 — “I will mar the pride of Judah...”

3. An Advocate That Provides Escape (vv. 6–7)

David praises God for being their rescuer.

Without God, they would have been prey in the mouth of a predator, but God made them like a bird escaping a hunter’s snare.

1 John 2:1 — “...we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

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In the episode, we get back to our series through the book of Exodus. We hope it will be a blessing to you.

(We apologize the episode from Exodus 14 was not recorded.)

Outline and Notes:

Text: Exodus 15

Intro:

• There are nearly 200 songs found in the Bible.

• In Old Testament times, the people of Israel were often inspired to compose and sing songs to celebrate God’s help during times of need.

• The first song that appears is the Song of Moses in Exodus 15.

• This is Nature because their some

emotions that are best expressed in song

• People love , love songs.

The theme of the Song is found in vs. 2

1. The Lord is my strength

1. The Lord is my Song

“ there is no song without the Lord”

1. The Lord is my Salvation

1. A Song that is ancient but Relevant - (Rev. 15:1-4)

• It’s in Heaven’s hymn book

• Quick to Pray, Slow to Praise

• Praise never goes out of style

1. A Song that brings Awareness

to God’s Righteousness. - (11-14)

• Who is like him? (11)
• His Wonder
• His Glory
• His Holiness

• Who redeems like him? (13)

• Who is has Powerful as him (14)

1. A Song of the Assurance of his Reign - (16-18)

• It’s a Reminder that he is in Control.

• It a Reference to his Control

(The victory at the Red Sea Proofs the Power of God)

Look who Joins in…

• Exodus 15:20-21

When God gives you a song and you sing it others want to sing about what God has done for them…

The people sing a song of praise

But look at the their next recorded words…

Read Exodus 15:22-27

What song is your life singing?

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Outline and Notes:

I. Serve God Unashamed (vv. 8–12)

A. Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel

• 2 Timothy 1:8 — “Be not thou therefore ashamed...”
• Romans 1:16, Romans 10:11 – Power and promise in the gospel message.

B. Be a Partaker of Christ’s Suffering

• John 15:8 – Bear fruit to glorify the Father.
• A true disciple reproduces disciples.

Truth:

“You can’t be a good Christian if you aren’t trying to lead people to Christ.”

• It’s not just the preacher’s job — it’s every Christian’s responsibility.

C. He’s Not Ashamed of Us

• Hebrews 2:11 – He calls us brethren.
• Even though we fail, He remains faithful.

“When’s the last time you shared the Roman’s Road?”

“Do you know 100% for sure you’re going to Heaven?

” “Do you know God loves you and wants to spend eternity with you?”

II. Serve God Unmoved (vv. 13–15)

A. Cling to Sound Words (v. 13)

B. Guard the Gospel (v. 14)

IV. Serve God Unphased (vv. 16–18)

A. Onesiphorus: An Example of Faithfulness

B. He Prayed for Peace (v. 16)

C. He Pursued a Person (v. 17)

D. He Purposed to Make a Difference (v. 18)

CLOSING CHALLENGE:

Let’s be Christians that make a difference — not just in word, but in witness, faithfulness, and fruitfulness.

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In this special episode, Bro. David Aldridge preaches a message about doing our best to work for the Lord and serving him in the Christian Life.

Bro. David Aldridge served as bus director of Woodland Baptist for many years before God called him into evangelism in 2024. We are thankful for his ministry and life example as a faithful follower of Christ.

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In this special episode, Bro. David Aldridge preaches an insightful message about the life of Lot.

Bro. David Aldridge served as bus director of Woodland Baptist for many years before God called him into evangelism in 2024. We are thankful for his ministry and life example as a faithful follower of Christ.

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