Trusting in God's care, Christians give for the advance of the Gospel, to the glory of God. Philippians 4:14-23 1. Christian giving is a form of Gospel partnership. 2. Christian giving is first worship to God. 3. Christian giving is founded on God's provision. 4. Christian giving is focused on God's glory. 5. Christian giving flows from God's grace.

A. In the Midst of the Nations B. Idol's Made by Man's Hands C. The Incoming Destruction of Those Outside of the Call

Genesis 19:30 'And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.' The sermon contrasts the spiritual vitality of Abraham with the gradual decline of Lot, illustrating how misplaced priorities lead to disaster. It emphasises that while Lot was righteous, his lack of personal communion with God and reliance on material wealth caused him to drift from faith into sin. The preacher highlights the danger of walking by sight rather than by faith, showing how Lot's choices resulted in the loss of his family and dignity. Through this tragic account, the message serves as a warning against compromising spiritual disciplines for worldly comfort. Ultimately, it calls believers to maintain their focus on Christ and the cross to avoid a similar fate.

God transforms His people to carry His Gospel to the world!

Herod gives a villain speech in these three little verses. The narrator has followed Jesus very closely; indeed, He is almost always in the center of the frame. But here, in the midst of the mission of the twelve apostles, Luke has cut away to a very brief scene where the villain reveals his thoughts, presumably from his throne room. We, the audience, get a glimpse of one of Jesus' main antagonists. Why? Because the word of the Lord stands above all earthly powers, Herod very much included. This glimpse of Herod muttering in his palace reveals some very important things about how the kingdom of God relates to the kingdom of Herod, and therefore to the civil realm in general. We will see that kingdom proclamation makes rulers curious about Christ, but that their hostility to Him and His kingdom can't stop Him because He is the Word above all earthly powers.

What happens when there is conflict between two parties? How is it often handled? If your brother sins against you, the Lord commanded that you go and tell him his fault, one on one. This would also apply to groups of people. Let them know that they might be doing something wrong, even though they may not know it. Here, we have a situation where there are two sides, both devoted to the Lord, but there was a misunderstanding and an attributing of ill motive. How do we tend to handle such conflict? First, we must recognize that the body of Christ is One and then, be sure that we are worshiping the Lord in Spirit and in truth.

The sermon explores Psalm 57, using the example of David hiding from King Saul to illustrate how believers can maintain steadfast faith during times of severe affliction. By seeking refuge in God's sovereign protection rather than relying on personal efforts, individuals find comfort and confidence even when circumstances appear hopeless. The preacher emphasizes that difficult seasons often serve as instruments of divine providence, driving hearts toward deeper reliance on God's covenant love and truth. This unwavering trust transforms fear into worship, allowing believers to praise God before deliverance arrives. Ultimately, the message encourages the audience to fix their minds on God's character, ensuring that trials strengthen rather than shake their faith.