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This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in daily spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Scripture meditation, and honest confession. It further advises practical measures like maintaining marital intimacy, avoiding idleness, and establishing accountability structures within the church community. The sermon concludes with a call to humility and perseverance, reminding listeners that while they are prone to fall, they must never stop fighting for their spiritual purity.

In this devotional we discuss examples of fools returning to the folly of sin and what the Biblical answer is while looking at the unbiblical answers such as A.A. Also Reference: Proverbs 20:1, Romans 12:1-2 https://bbfohio.com

This sermon examines Jesus' authority over demonic forces as recorded in Luke 11, emphasizing that His power comes from the finger of God rather than Satan. The message warns believers about the pervasive influence of evil through modern media, including pornography and entertainment, which targets families and children. It urges the church to put on the full armor of God and maintain a life of repentance and good works to prevent spiritual regression. The text highlights the danger of allowing unclean spirits to return with greater evil if a household is not filled with the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a steadfast focus on Christ and His Word to secure salvation and protect the next generation.

Pastor Ken explores the second commandment of marriage, which is to reject all forms of infidelity, defining fidelity as a strict adherence to the original covenant of marriage. This message unpacks Hebrews 13:4 to establish that marriage must be honorable and the marriage bed undefiled, reflecting God's absolute faithfulness to His people. It distinguishes between fornication and adultery, highlighting the spiritual and relational dangers of sexual immorality, with a specific focus on the pervasive issue of pornography and its impact on brain chemistry and marital intimacy. Pastor Ken urges believers to take a no-tolerance stance by practicing digital transparency, establishing firm boundaries, and relying on the Holy Spirit's power to overcome temptation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a proactive commitment to purity, urging couples to view their marriage as a sacred reflection of Christ's love for the church.

Pornography is not merely a private habit; it is a heart and worship issue that distorts God's good design for sexuality, marriage, and intimacy. In this compassionate episode of SheRises, we address the painful reality of pornography in marriage, the wounds of being sinned against, and the shame of hidden personal sin. Scripture calls believers to flee sexual immorality because our bodies belong to the Lord (1 Corinthians | 6:18–20). We consider how pornography feeds the desires of the flesh and the eyes (1 John | 2:15–16), violates the call to holiness (1 Thessalonians | 4:3–5), and dishonours the marriage covenant (Hebrews | 13:4). We also discuss biblical submission, sacrificial marital love (Ephesians | 5:25), repentance, wise counselling, and the importance of bringing hidden sin into the light. For women carrying unwanted memories, betrayal, or personal guilt, there is real hope in Christ. Confession is met with mercy (Proverbs | 28:13), and those who belong to Jesus are washed, sanctified, and justified (1 Corinthians | 6:11). If this subject touches your life, listen prayerfully and consider seeking faithful, biblical help.

Separation from uncleanness is an essential aspect of Christianity; This is Biblical Christianity; Ephesians 4-6 refutes the popular philosophy of "cultural liberalism": The idea that the grace of Christ liberates the believer to relax and enjoy the world; the message these days in most churches: Be a cool dancer. Be liberated, Live as you please; We're cool. The Biblically correct is to walk in the Biblical path; put away ALL uncleanness, now, tonight and tomorrow, keep on doing it, looking for any uncleanness.

Ephesians 4:17-32 is one of the most important passages on practical holiness; Chief battleground of spiritual victory is the mind; One must put off the old man and put on the new man; The new Mandis both a one-time commitment and a continual persistent, life-long project;

A New Testament Church, described in Acts 2:37-42, CSreful about evangelism, looks for the "prickling of the heart", deals with repentance; careful in receiving new members; strong in Biblical preaching, Biblical holiness; building Godly homes, strong in Gospel preaching and church planting; strong in spiritual warfare; discipling youth, defending your faith and separating from false teachers, strong in Bible prophecy and the imminent return of Christ and IS EXPECTING IT.

A New Testament Church, described in Ephesians 4:11-16, has qualified, capable rules and teachers who build up all the members for the work of the God's ministry, who are born-again, functions as a body, pursues perfection and maturity, protects itself from error and is a ministry of love

Major lessons in Salvation: Ephesians Chapters 4-6; Lesson on the New Life in Christ: Every church must be very focused and wise and strict about looking for evidence of salvation in every new Christian' A regenerate church member is what we see in the first church: Test everything by the Bible; Test every preacher by the Word of God; EVIDENCE OF SALVATION: A new life; No longer walking according to the course of this world, No longer under the power of Satan, No longer a child of disobedience, Created unto good works

Major lessons in Salvation: Ephesians Chapters 1, 2, 3; Why do we need salvation?; Basis of salvation: The Blood of Christ AND Salvation is the death and blood of Christ; How can the sinner receive God's salvation: 1. Hear the Gospel; 2. Trusting is Christ with an Excluding faith, a certain faith, a repenting faith and a receiving faith; what does it mean to be saved? A personal, intimate relationship with the Triune God: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit

Destructive Nature of Pornography will: displease the Lord who saved you; Grieve the Holy Spirit; Harm Christ's reputation; Make you a defeated backslider; Enslave you; Corrupt the conscience; Make you a hypocrite and a liar; Harm your marriage; Harm relationship with your children; Harm or destroy your ministry

Victory is the Bible way not the psychology way. The pornography issue is a sin issue that can be dealt with effectively through Christ, the gospel, and biblical truth without psychological counseling; Dealing with a pornographic addiction is like dealing with an alcohol or drug addiction. You must be desperate; This battle is only going to get more intense; Proverbs has many sharp warnings of the consequences of sexual impurity which are described as association with "the strange woman"

Pornography: Defined; Printed or visual material containing explicit descriptions or displays intended to stimulate sexual excitement; An Omnipresent problem; Victory is available; If you are saved, you can have victory

For salvation; Spiritual Growth; a life of service; Christ has provided everything that's needed in this preset age; Victory is to surrender to Christ; Victory is a sound church; Pray for more New Testament churches; Pray for the kind of pastors that can lead New Testament churches