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Pastor Brian addresses the spiritual immaturity inherent in being easily offended, contrasting the 'works of the flesh' with the 'fruit of the Spirit' as outlined in Galatians 5. It argues that while believers are called to confront serious sin through the process of Matthew 18, they are commanded to overlook minor slights and annoyances through fervent love, which covers a multitude of sins. The message highlights how a culture of offense leads to spiritual deception, stunted growth, fractured church unity, and stifled ministry impact, citing the example of Jesus who refused to retaliate against those who reviled him. Listeners are urged to examine their own hearts, yield to others, and entrust justice to God, recognizing that wisdom from above is peaceable, gentle, and willing to yield. The sermon concludes with a call to actively pursue forgiveness and silence, fostering the unity and joy that characterized the early church in Acts 2.

In the second part of our look at Psalm 19 we encounter a sharp contrast. Now we focus on how the law of the Lord will lead us to to joy, wisdom, light, endurance and more. We are reminded that we must allow the perfect, sure, trustworthy and right word, law, precepts, decisions, and commands into our live. David provides an example of desiring these above gold and honey and points us toward God reminding us to search ourselves for unintentional sins as well as the deliberate and presumptuous sins and to remain obedient in God's power.

"The Wisdom of the Soft Answer" 1. The Wisdom Enjoined 2. Our Need For It 3. Our Reception of It Scripture: Proverbs 15 Text: Proverbs 15:1 Songs:34D, 119F, 51C, 41A

This sermon examines the doctrine of justification by closely analyzing Romans 3:24-28, emphasizing that righteousness is bestowed upon the believer rather than earned through human effort. The message distinguishes between being declared righteous and being made righteous, refuting the idea that salvation is a progressive work of human merit or a combination of faith and works. It highlights that justification is freely given by God's grace through the redemption found in Christ Jesus, who serves as both the just and the justifier. The teaching further clarifies that this method of salvation excludes boasting and applies universally to both Jews and Gentiles, establishing the law rather than voiding it. The tone is instructional and doctrinal, aiming to correct misconceptions about works-based salvation and affirm the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.

In this episode of Theology Central, we examine a Crosswalk article about handling church drama, focusing on its advice to pray for wisdom from James 1:5.

The sermon explores the contrast between Solomon's early wisdom and his later spiritual ruin, using 1 Kings 3 as a foundation for understanding the necessity of discerning good and evil according to God's nature. It argues that true wisdom involves rejecting self-will and selfish interest, which corrupt judgment and lead to the exchange of divine goodness for evil. By referencing the Queen of Sheba and the moral law, the message emphasizes that God's infinite goodness is the source of all true satisfaction and that believers must live in humble, holy service to reflect His character. The preacher calls the congregation to pray for a wise heart that discerns truth, avoids the grand lie of self-serving autonomy, and builds up the church through righteous obedience. Ultimately, the sermon urges believers to rely on the Holy Spirit to put sin to death and live upon Christ's righteousness, ensuring that their lives contribute to the glory of God rather than their own advantage.

I. A Prayer Always Worth Praying Admits Continual Need – Knowing Ourselves A. News that Needs Responding B. Lack that Needs Filling C. Walk that Needs Directing D. Work that Needs Doing E. Knowledge that Needs Growing F. Difficulty that Needs Persevering II. A Prayer Always Worth Praying Meets Limitless Supply – Knowing God A. The Knowledge of God B. The Power of God

"Pride Always Pollutes" Seek • Surrender • Submit • Serve Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 10:12–13; Deuteronomy 30:6; Zephaniah 3:1–7; 1 Peter 5:5–11; James 4:6–10; Psalm 143:7–8. Central Truth: Pride always pollutes what grace intends to produce. This message reveals the danger of spiritual self-sufficiency and the necessity of daily dependence upon the Lord. In Deuteronomy 10:12–13, God calls His people to fear Him, walk in His ways, love Him, serve Him, and keep His commandments. Yet Deuteronomy 30:6 reveals that the very devotion God requires is something He must graciously produce within the human heart. We cannot accomplish through natural ability what only God's Spirit can accomplish through grace. The life of Moses beautifully illustrates this truth. Once mighty in words and deeds, Moses became a meek and humble servant who understood that God's purposes could never be fulfilled through human strength alone. His usefulness came not from self-sufficiency but from dependence upon the Lord. In contrast, Zephaniah 3 describes Jerusalem as rebellious and polluted. Despite possessing God's revelation, the people refused to obey His voice, receive His correction, trust Him, or draw near to Him. Their pride contaminated their ways, and they eagerly continued in corruption. By reversing the four failures of Zephaniah 3:2, we discover a powerful pattern for daily living: • Seek Him: Draw near to God, recognizing our continual need for His wisdom, presence, and direction. • Surrender to Him: Trust His goodness enough to commit our lives, plans, and understanding to His authority. • Submit to Him: Receive His correction, allowing His Word and Spirit to continually