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What is the most important provision we need from the Lord for the work of the church? 1Chronicles 29 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the most important provision that we need for serving the church is the provision of a willing heart. The devotional explores 1 Chronicles 29, highlighting David's exhortation to the people to offer willingly to the Lord for the construction of the temple. It emphasizes that the true provision for worship lies not in the material resources provided but in the willing heart that God grants to His people, contrasting this divine gift with the inherent evil of the human heart described in Genesis. Pastor connects the post-exilic use of this narrative to the New Testament reality of the church as a spiritual house built by Christ, where believers are transformed by the Holy Spirit to offer spiritual sacrifices. The message encourages believers to rejoice in God's grace, which enables them to serve with wholehearted devotion, and to submit fully to Christ as the King who builds His temple. This perspective calls for a life of worship and service that is rooted in gratitude for God's initiative rather than human effort.

Why are the Rod and Reproof so necessary? Proverbs 29:1–15 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the rod and reproof are means that God uses to conform a child to Christ. The devotional explores the divine purpose behind parental discipline, explaining that the combination of verbal rebuke and physical correction is essential for training a child to receive God's Word. It contrasts the tragic trajectory of a child left to himself, who hardens his heart and harms self and others, with the wisdom cultivated through consistent, loving correction. The text emphasizes that this discipline is not an end in itself but serves the rebuke, which is a means of grace by which Christ brings the child to repentance and faith in Himself. The message urges parents to trust in God's sovereignty to use these instruments for the spiritual formation of their children, lest they end up in themselves rather than in Christ and like Christ.

• Parents who are filled by the Spirt, will manifest the fruit of the Spirit by following the God given duties in raising their children in the ways of Lord.

Greetings and welcome! This is our worship service for October 18, 2026. Today, we continue our sermon series on the Family Tree of Jesus in Matthew 1, where we continue by seeing the link between Jesus and King David. Spoiler alert! Things aren't really clean or tidy. Praise be to God for His grace!

This sermon explores the theological purpose of God's eternal election as presented in Ephesians 1:3-6, arguing that believers were chosen for holiness, adoption, and the praise of God's glory. The message clarifies that salvation is not merely about forgiveness but involves a transformative process where grace produces obedience, countering both legalism and antinomianism. It emphasizes the familial reality of adoption, urging believers to approach God with the confidence of children rather than the fear of outsiders, while grounding their identity in Christ's work rather than fluctuating emotions. The sermon concludes by directing the ultimate end of election toward the worship of God, warning against pride or speculation and encouraging a humble, awe-filled response to the sovereign grace that chose the elect before the foundation of the world.

In Romans 9:1-5, the apostle Paul expresses his burden for the lost condition of most of his fellow Jews, and his intense desire for their salvation, to the extent that he would be willing to bear their punishment if they could be redeemed. Knowing that the Lord Jesus is the only sacrifice for sin, his heart for the Israelites forms a compassionate foundation for considering this question: "Why have only a few Jews received Jesus as their Messiah and have been saved from the penalty of sin?" Throughout chapters 9, 10 and 11, Paul addresses that question, explaining that salvation has never been a matter of family lineage or religious experience, but purely based on the mercy of God in drawing lost sinners to faith. He reaches a climax in chapter 11, proclaiming that God has not rejected His people, Israel, and that all His chosen remnant from among the Jews will be saved by grace through faith, the way it has always been. We Gentiles will join with them in praising God for His mercy!

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. https://www.thetruthpulpit.com

Another week is in the books. Here's a sample of what was presented as Jim brought you another week of stories for you to ponder from a Christian perspective: --A 16 year old suspect killed 3 children and a teacher before being fatally shot by a witness at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. --Last Friday, bomb threats were phoned in to two Brooklyn Jewish day schools just minutes apart according to the N.Y.P.D., however, they were later determined to be hoaxes. --Staffers for Representative Ilhan Omar reportedly assisted her in changing her birth date on official records shortly after she began her first term in the U.S. House according to a New York Post report. --Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has confirmed that her office has opened an investigation into Omar's finances, separate from the immigration related investigation currently being carried out by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. --One of the largest fraud scandals in Minnesota may involve the family of Ilhan Omar. Omar's sister used the address of a woman who was business partners with several major convicts in the Feeding our Futures scandal, a Daily Wire investigation found. --Multiple relatives of Ilhan Omar received grand jury subpoenas, part of the ongoing criminal investigation into her family's history for evidence of possible fraud and false statements in their immigration paperwork. --President Donald Trump's administration is looking to build a case to strip Omar of her citizenship. --The FBI is investigating mail containing unknown substances sent to the Senate and state election authorities this week, ahead of the mid-terms.

More than ever, we've seen a surge of socialism dominating the political spectrum. More candidates have adopted a socialist mindset than at any time in our modern history. The Daily Signal points out that according to a new report by the State Policy Network, "...the real strength lies in its organizing power at the state and local levels, which provides the ability to raise up national leaders." The State Policy Network also reported that in 2013, the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) showed just 21 chapters, mostly in metropolitan areas. That has now grown some ten times to 204 distinct chapters and 45 organizing committees. And these are not limited to just blue states but in red ones as well. While most victories have come on the state and local level, this November 3rd has the potential to have two such candidates win a seat taking them to the United States Senate. Brooke Medina, vice president of communications at the State Policy Network, indicated that the Democratic Socialists of America aren't just building momentum: "they're building their bench" of candidates in elections to come. Yet there are others that are downplaying both the role and impact of socialism upon our country and in this forthcoming election, some believe that capitalism is the real threat and socialism is simply an effort to protect the rights of the working person.

What is globalism? According to Alex: "In short, it's the idea that we should get rid of nations and all merge into a one-world system." On that note, this broadcast looks at people like John Foster Dulles, Alger Hiss, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Richard Haass, and more, as well as organizations like the Bohemian Grove, Skull and Bones, the Illuminati, and the Council on Foreign Relations. These are just some of the people and organizations that have been tied to the idea that global problems require global solutions. The problem with that philosophy is what lies just beneath the surface. It's the reality that in order to accomplish this you must establish global governance and that involves the abolishing of sovereign nations, family and private property. You'll hear that this is hardly a conspiracy theory. As Alex notes, the people pushing this today are talking about it more openly than ever and doing it through that which is central to all of this: the climate crisis and its related sustainable development goals.

What is Sharia and what does it teach us, particularly about the dominance of men? How does it treat apostasy? Under Sharia, how are Muslims to treat Christians and Jews? Is Sharia something that is separate from Islamic governance or intrinsically tied to it? Joining Crosstalk with a loving response to these and other related questions was Shahram Hadian. Shahram is the founder of Truth in Love Ministry. He's a Christian Pastor and a former Muslim. Shahram was born in Iran and came to America in 1978 to escape an oppressive Islamic regime and committed his life to Jesus Christ in 1999. He has an extensive background not only as a Pastor, but also as a former police officer, teacher, coach, and servant leader in his community. More Information: tilministry.com

Isaiah 57:14-21 calls a backslidden people to prepare the way back to God by removing every obstruction. In Isaiah's day the obstruction was idolatry. The human heart still makes idols of family, career, and settled church habits, and sin stands in the way above all. Christ, who is himself the way, removes that obstacle. The Holy One who inhabits eternity dwells with the contrite and lowly, a spirit the Holy Spirit creates in the new birth, as Psalm 51 and James 4 also teach. God sees the backslider's ways and promises to heal, lead, and restore him, speaking peace to the far and the near, Gentiles and Jews alike (Ephesians 2:17-18). The wicked, like the tossing sea, find no rest. Christ calms the guilty conscience and gives rest to the weary.

In this overview of Amos, part of his Sunday evening series through the Minor Prophets, Charles Sebold introduces the herdsman and dresser of sycamore figs from Tekoa as "the fruit inspector": a poor migrant laborer from Judah whom the LORD took and sent north to Bethel around 760 to 750 BC, just before Assyria swept the northern kingdom away. Picking up Joel's line, "The LORD roars from Zion," Amos asks whether Israel really wants the Day of the LORD. He springs a trap. Israel would gladly say amen as Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and even Judah are judged, but the longest charge lands on Israel, and it is not for war crimes. It is for everyday business: selling the needy for a pair of sandals, sleeping on garments taken in pledge, cheating with false weights. "You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you." With biting sarcasm Amos invites them to Bethel to transgress, and God declares that He hates their feasts and wants justice to roll down like waters. Five visions trace the end: Amos intercedes and God relents at the locusts and the fire, but at the plumb line he has nothing left to say. Then Amaziah the priest sends the praying prophet home, and Israel is left with a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Yet the book closes in hope, as God promises to raise up the fallen booth of David, a promise James cites in Acts 15 as Gentiles are gathered under David's greater Son. The God who judges His people more strictly also keeps His promises to them. What does it look like when a church keeps its worship careful and its weekday business careless?

Ordinary habits. Extraordinary growth. 🌱 You don't become a musician overnight—and growing in faith takes time, too! In this week's kids' message, Pastor Sam shares a lesson from his unsuccessful attempt to learn piano: don't skip the basics. Reading the Bible, hearing it preached, and learning together at home may seem ordinary, but God's Spirit uses God's Word to bring us to Jesus and help us grow. You may not notice a change after every Bible reading or sermon, but these ordinary moments matter. 📖 "Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." —Romans 10:17 Watch with your kids and ask: How can we make time to hear God's Word together this week?