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Join us this Sunday, September 20th, as as we join together to worship His holy name through the preaching of Colossians 1:21-23 - "Once Alienated, Now Reconciled" by Worship Pastor Seth Walters For tithing, any special , or donations, feel free to use our easy and convenient online giving app: https://onrealm.org/OakShadeBaptist41707/-/form/give/no We hope you enjoy our online church service today. Please like and share this post! Feel free to email us at ([email protected]) if you have any questions or have made any decisions while worshipping online with us today.

There will be no humans in Heaven. There will only be, changed,Transformed, and Renewed humans; there! Gen. 6:6 condemns all of our old human nature. Because of our sin, our natural deadness, and our utter corruption; we must be changed, Made NEW by The Holy Spirit, Born Again, into a New Creature; a Transformed human Creature, in order to enter Heaven! All humans, who retain their old human nature, will find Heaven's Gate; Closed! Behold I make ALL things NEW ! Rev. 21:5

The sermon explores the theological depth of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing that it is not merely a rote recitation but a model for genuine fellowship with God. It argues that true prayer begins with worship and reverence for God's holiness, rather than a list of personal requests. The message highlights the necessity of being born again to enter God's family and the importance of submitting to His sovereign will. By contrasting the first section of the prayer, which focuses on God's glory, with the petitions for daily needs and forgiveness, the sermon instructs believers to prioritize spiritual surrender over material desires. Ultimately, the prayer is presented as a comprehensive guide to living in accountability to God and finding deliverance from sin through Christ.

This sermon presents Genesis 22 not merely as a test of Abraham's faith, but as a prophetic foreshadowing of the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ. The speaker warns against three common misinterpretations: viewing the event as an experiment by God, a prosperity gospel transaction, or a simple moral example, arguing instead that the text reveals the Father and Son's eternal plan. Key typological elements are highlighted, including Isaac's willing submission as a grown man, the three-day journey pointing to Christ's resurrection, and the ram caught in the thicket prefiguring the crown of thorns. The central message emphasizes that true worship is costly obedience and surrender, culminating in the recognition that God provided Himself as the ultimate Lamb on Mount Moriah, the site of the Temple and the cross.

On this Let's Talk Pastor Rocky Stevenson of Benoni Bible Church is joined with Kevin Swanson from Generations Media Network in the USA, and they address the critical decline of Christian faith across generations, attributing it to a pervasive culture of self-worship and apostasy. They examine the life of Joshua as a model for unwavering commitment to God, emphasising that true victory comes from standing with Him completely. The discussion highlights the urgent need for believers to reject idolatry and intentionally integrate Scripture into daily family life rather than treating faith as a Sunday-only obligation. By adopting a decisive mindset and denying self, individuals can counteract cultural pressures and preserve spiritual heritage for their children. Ultimately, the message calls for a deliberate, habitual choice to serve Yahweh alone in every aspect of existence.

This Bible study examines the final portion of Stephen's defense in Acts chapter 7, highlighting the recurring pattern of Israel rejecting God's appointed deliverers, from Joseph and Moses to the prophets and ultimately Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the nation's history is marked by stubbornness and idolatry, such as the golden calf and the worship of the temple itself, rather than the God who dwells in heaven. Stephen confronts the leaders with their spiritual uncircumcision and their role in betraying the Righteous One, contrasting their resistance with his own vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God. The narrative concludes with Stephen's martyrdom, noting his final words of forgiveness and submission to Christ, which mirror the Savior's own prayers on the cross. This account serves as a convicting call to repentance and a comforting reminder of the hope found in the risen Lord.