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Pastor Brian's sermon explores the dual nature of Jesus as both meek and lowly, and zealous with righteous anger, using the events of Matthew 21 to illustrate the character of God. The cleansing of the temple is presented as a rejection of commercial exploitation and a defense of the sanctity of worship, highlighting that true faith must prioritize righteousness over popularity or financial gain. The cursing of the fig tree serves as a parable against religious hypocrisy, warning that external religion without internal fruit leads to judgment and removal from the community of faith. Finally, the confrontation with the chief priests demonstrates that human wisdom and authority cannot withstand the truth of God, as Jesus turns their trap into a revelation of their own spiritual blindness. The message calls believers to examine their own motivations, ensuring that their faith produces genuine fruit and that they approach God with humility rather than pride or self-interest.

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Sermon | Esther 7:1-10| Sunday Evening Service, September 27, 2026. Preacher: Ps Rocky Stevenson This sermon examines the pivotal moment in Esther 7 where Esther reveals her Jewish identity to King Ahasuerus, exposing Haman as the enemy seeking their destruction. Ps Rocky highlights Esther's strategic wisdom and boldness in naming evil plainly, contrasting her courage with the king's drunkenness and Haman's terror. The central theological argument posits that God's preservation of Israel is not based on their righteousness or spiritual devotion, but on His irrevocable covenant faithfulness and grace. By connecting this ancient narrative to modern anti-Semitism and the church's call to boldness, the message emphasizes that divine providence works through ordinary means to fulfill God's promises. Ultimately, the sermon invites the audience to trust in God's unchanging character rather than their own performance, finding comfort in the assurance that God keeps His word even when His people are unfaithful. Visit Benoni Bible Church: www.benonibiblechurch.co.za Address: 149 President Brand Rd, Rynfield, Benoni - view on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oag383xq3U2b7RQN6 Copyright © 2026, Benoni Bible Church. All rights reserved.

No power? No problem! On a windy, rainy Sunday morning, a powerless EBC congregation comes together to worship! Taking a break from his sermon series in the Epistles of John, Pastor Howard opens to Jeremiah 9:23-24 with a timely reminder to put away pride, and make our only boast the wisdom, power, and riches of God alone! For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit www.eastfordbaptist.com. View full sermons, live services, and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/EastfordBaptistChurch Stream and download our sermons (audio and video versions) on Sermon Audio! https://www.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/eastfordbaptist/ Visit us on our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastfordbaptistchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastfordbaptistchurch

The sermon teaches that because Christians have died and been raised with Christ, they must not return to the slavery of human regulations and counterfeit spirituality from which Christ has freed them. False religion may have an appearance of wisdom through rules, asceticism, religious experiences, and outward displays of holiness, but these are merely imitations that cannot justify sinners or produce true sanctification. Paul therefore asks why those who have died to the world would again submit to commands such as "do not handle, do not taste, do not touch," especially when these originate in human teachings rather than Christ. True spiritual growth does not come through self-made religion or external regulations, but by holding fast to Christ, the Head of the Church, from whom God produces genuine growth. The sermon emphasizes that Christ has reconciled His people, canceled their debt, disarmed their enemies, and given them new life; therefore, believers obey not to earn salvation but because they have already been made alive in Him. Christians must discern counterfeit religion by Scripture and the gospel, refusing anything that places human works alongside Christ's finished work. Ultimately, the question is whether Christ Himself is sufficient, because only union with Him produces genuine freedom, holiness, and life rather than a mere imitation of spirituality.

Last week, we considered how people refuse the rest God offers. This message turns to a rest many homes have lost: Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. What happens when parents refuse to correct a child because they cannot bear to displease him? Eli honored his sons above God and failed to restrain them. David never asked Adonijah, "Why hast thou done so?" Adonijah grew up to declare, "I will be king." A child left to himself does not stay little. He grows up expecting his own way - in the home, in marriage, at work, and even before God. Indulgence may feel like love for the moment, but Scripture warns that it can bring shame to parents and danger to a child's soul. We will examine what the Bible says about correction, favoritism, idleness, and the hard task of teaching children to hear "no." Parents must love their children enough to put God first, train them while they are young, and prepare them to receive wisdom rather than demand a throne. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Proverbs 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

This sermon examines Romans 2:1-16 to expose the spiritual danger of the religious hypocrite who condemns others while harboring the same sins in their own heart. The message argues that Paul's intent is not to forbid judgment but to reveal that self-condemnation precedes God's judgment, as the moralist is guilty of the very acts they disapprove of. By contrasting the pagan who willfully rejects God with the moralist who claims righteousness through deeds, the text highlights that both are under sin and without excuse. The exposition outlines four principles of divine judgment: according to truth, according to deeds, without respect of persons, and by the gospel of Jesus Christ. The tone is instructive and convicting, urging believers to examine their own hearts before passing judgment on others, emphasizing that God sees the secrets of the heart that human eyes cannot perceive.