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This sermon examines the futility of worldly pursuits by analyzing Solomon's observations in Ecclesiastes regarding wealth, longevity, and human achievement. It argues that material riches and long life do not guarantee satisfaction or happiness, citing examples of wealthy individuals who died without benefit or purpose. The text contrasts the superficial joy of feasting with the profound spiritual insight gained through mourning and sorrow, suggesting that facing mortality leads to a better understanding of life's priorities. Furthermore, it highlights the limitations of human wisdom and the danger of relying on one's own understanding or trusting in others, emphasizing that only God provides true stability and meaning. The central message is that while earthly things are transient and often unsatisfying, fearing God and seeking His wisdom is the only path to a meaningful existence.

Sermon on Judges 17:1-13

This sermon explores the dual desire of the believer to possess a blameless heart and to remain in close proximity to God, as articulated in Psalm 119. The central argument defines 'blamelessness' through the Hebrew concept of wholeness, contrasting the internal standard of God's written law with the external, rebellious standard of the world. By examining the New Covenant promise that God's law is written on the heart, the message emphasizes that true integrity is not merely external compliance but a saturated devotion to Scripture that prevents shame and separation from the divine. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, urging the audience to reject worldly influences and 'bad company' in favor of abiding in Christ's words. Ultimately, the sermon presents the Word of God as the supreme measure of life, more precious than material wealth, and essential for maintaining a righteous relationship with the Lord.

This message explores the theological and practical dimensions of faith promise giving, defining it as a generous, sacrificial, and cheerful response to God's ownership of the believer's life. By examining passages from Proverbs, Acts, and the Pauline epistles, the message emphasizes that true wealth is found in investing in the spread of the gospel rather than accumulating material possessions. Listen along as Brother Jeff Hallmark illustrates the concept of 'compound interest' in ministry, where the support of missionaries leads to further evangelistic fruit and spiritual joy for the giver. The teaching encourages every church member, regardless of financial status, to participate in this orderly and consistent habit of giving, trusting that God will supply their needs and bless their efforts. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a heart of humble surrender and a commitment to worldwide evangelism through the collective resources of the local church.

The sermon explores the believer's new identity in Christ, emphasizing that Gentiles are no longer strangers or foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. It highlights the theological shift from being dead in sin to being quickened and built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone. The message stresses the unity of Jews and Gentiles in one body and the responsibility of believers to live as the temple of the Holy Spirit. It calls for a life of holiness and active participation in the body of Christ, recognizing that God dwells within the individual believer rather than in a physical building.

Psalm 24:1 — What does the Bible say about money? It all belongs to God, and you are his steward. Lesson 1 of our money series. This lesson on what the Bible says about money starts where Scripture starts: God owns it all. Your house, your truck, your paycheck, and the dollar in your pocket are not yours, and biblical stewardship begins when you believe that. From Psalm 24:1, this message shows why you are a manager of what God has put in your hands, not an owner. If you've ever thought "I earned this," or felt the pull to want more, this lesson is for you. Moses warned Israel that the real danger isn't being poor. It's being full and forgetting the God who filled you. We walk through five passages that answer a simple question: if everything belongs to God, how does that change how you spend, save, and give? This family integrated church Sunday school lesson was taught with children and parents together. Kids read the Scriptures aloud, and an object lesson shows that God's claim is on everything we own. Families can use the discussion questions at the end to continue the conversation at home. This lesson walks through Psalm 24, 1 Chronicles 29, Deut 8, 1 Cor 4, and Luke 16, explaining: - God owns it all: the earth and the fulness thereof, and the people who live in it - Why everything we have came from his hand - Why giving to God is only handing back what was already his - The danger of the "self-made man" in Deut 8:17-18 - Who gave you the power to get wealth - What a steward is, and why God requires faithfulness, not riches - Why how you handle a little determines how you handle a lot - Why a widow with little and a businessman with much answer the same question

This sermon addresses the condition of the Church of Laodicea, warning believers against the spiritual danger of being lukewarm by blending worldly pursuits with Christian faith. The central message emphasizes that God desires extreme devotion, requiring believers to be fervent in their love for Him and zealous in their good works, rather than maintaining a half-hearted commitment. Drawing from Revelation 3, 1 John 2, and Titus 2, the text argues that loving the world chokes the word and leads to spiritual barrenness, whereas true holiness involves hating evil and cleaving to righteousness. The preacher urges the audience to reject the deception of material wealth, which blinds the soul to its true poverty, and to instead seek the eternal value of serving God. The tone is convicting and urgent, calling for immediate repentance and a renewed, wholehearted dedication to God's will before it is too late.

The sermon examines the biblical distinction between worldly wealth and spiritual richness, challenging the prosperity gospel's assertion that material gain correlates with godliness. By analyzing James 2 and 1 Timothy 6, the message argues that God often chooses the humble and poor of this world to be heirs of the kingdom, while the pursuit of earthly riches leads to temptation and spiritual destruction. The text emphasizes that true gain is found in godliness with contentment, urging believers to flee the love of money and instead pursue righteousness, faith, and love. This spiritual mindset corrects the sin of partiality within the church, where believers are called to value individuals based on their faith rather than their social status or material appearance. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift from carnal standards of success to the eternal treasures of the kingdom, reminding the audience that only spiritual virtues hold value in the life to come.

We discuss the late Stephen Jay Gould's attempt to keep "religion" (Creationism) out of science with what the separation of the two "magisteria" or what he called the Non-Overlapping Magisteria: NOMA. https://bbfohio.com

Why does the psalmist cry "Hear this, all ye people" (Psalm 49:1) and then "give ear" (Psalm 49:1) in the same breath, and who is the ye? Read verse 5 and ask whether it begins with wherefore or with therefore, and whether a man can say he will not fear the days of evil. Then ask what the rich man who trusts in his wealth can pay for his brother's soul. "None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him." (Psalm 49:7)