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We know what the "word of faith" is as we discussed in our previous study, but now we look at the question of "how" and "where" this word of faith is found and received, and our part in getting the word to the lost. Also Reference: Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:7-14, Matthew 7:13-14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 53:1, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 MUSIC: Hymn # 479 (A) "I Am Resolved" Hymn # 361 (G) "When I See The Blood" Hymn # 437 (C) "Beulah Land" Hymn # 444 (E) "I've Got A Mansion" https://bbfohio.com

This sermon examines the prohibition against consuming animal blood in Genesis 9:4, arguing that this command reflects the sacredness of life and humanity's subjection to God's sovereignty. The text traces this theme through the Mosaic Law and into the New Testament, emphasizing that blood serves as the means of atonement and not material for human consumption. The central theological point is that while animal blood pointed to the need for a substitute, it ultimately foreshadows the superior sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The preacher highlights that Christ's blood, speaks of mercy and forgiveness rather than vengeance, offering the only true redemption for sinners. The message concludes with a call to recognize the supreme value of Christ's atoning work as the foundation of salvation.

This sermon explores the account of the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9, arguing that her twelve years of suffering served as a necessary catalyst for her encounter with Christ. The message contrasts the world's ineffective attempts to cure physical and spiritual ailments with the complete restoration found only in Jesus, emphasising that pain can function as a platform for testimony and a driver toward deeper dependence on God. By analysing the woman's desperate determination to touch the hem of Jesus' garment, the text highlights the theological significance of the tzitzit as a symbol of God's name and word, suggesting that true wholeness comes from holding fast to His identity rather than human remedies. The preacher encourages believers to reframe their suffering not as a curse but as a means to glorify God and point others to the Savior, concluding that while physical healing may be delayed, spiritual deliverance is immediate and eternal restoration is guaranteed.

This sermon concludes a series on the book of Revelation by examining the final instructions and promises found in chapter 22. The central message emphasizes that the proper response to Scripture is worship directed solely to God, illustrated by the angel's rejection of John's misplaced reverence and contrasted with Jesus' acceptance of worship as the divine Son. The preacher urges believers to live with readiness, recognizing that the time is near and that salvation is found only through faith in the finished work of Christ, which washes the believer's robes in the blood of the Lamb. Additionally, the text highlights the dual invitation for the church to pray for Christ's return and to extend the gospel to the thirsty, while warning against altering the prophetic word. The sermon closes with an exhortation to wait with longing for the soon return of Jesus, finding ultimate comfort and hope in His grace.

Hebrews 10:5-10 How can a holy God accept sinful people? For centuries Israel answered with the altar, the knife, and the blood of bulls and goats, but the writer of Hebrews tells us plainly in verse 4 that those sacrifices could never take away sin. They were shadows pointing to a substance, a promissory note awaiting payment. So when Christ came into the world, He quoted Psalm 40 and declared, "Sacrifices and offerings You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me." Notice what is happening here. God, who needed no sacrifice from us, provided the sacrifice Himself. The eternal Son took on flesh, and in that body He said, "Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God." Where Adam failed and Israel faltered, Jesus obeyed completely. He did not come merely to improve religion; He came to end the old system by fulfilling it, taking away the first so that He might establish the second (v. 9). And here is the glory of the gospel: "By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all" (v. 10). Once for all! The priests of the old covenant never sat down because their work was never finished, but Christ offered one sacrifice, and it was enough. Your sanctification is not something you earn by performance, and it is not something you lose by every stumble. It was accomplished at the cross, where you were set apart, cleansed, and made God's own. This does not make us careless; it makes us grateful, for those who have been sanctified by such a sacrifice will want to live for the One who gave His body for them. So come to Him today without

Lords Day 28 Take and Eat, for the Lord's Supper Refreshes Your Soul 1. The Meal of Promise 2. The Blood of Forgiveness

The sermon explores the believer's confidence in God by examining 1 Peter 1:17, which calls Christians to live with reverence during their earthly sojourn. It contrasts the fragility of worldly systems like government and education with the unchanging nature of God, who is both a loving Father and a righteous Judge. The message emphasizes that God is not a respecter of persons, judging everyone impartially according to their works, which provides comfort to those facing unjust persecution. By recalling the example of Isaiah and the assurance of redemption through Christ's blood, the preacher encourages the audience to maintain a focus on God's holiness rather than their immediate trials. This perspective fosters a healthy fear of the Lord that strengthens faith and sustains believers through seasons of testing.

This sermon explores the divine attributes of God's steadfastness and loving kindness, emphasizing that these qualities are central to His character and distinct from the fickle nature of human affection. By examining key passages such as Exodus 34:6 and Jeremiah 31:3, the message highlights that God's love is an unbreakable covenant ratified by the blood of Jesus Christ, ensuring that nothing can separate believers from His grace. The preacher encourages the congregation to find comfort, confidence, and motivation for worship in the knowledge that God's love remains constant even in the face of sin or suffering. This understanding of divine faithfulness is presented as the primary driver for a life of obedience, prayer, and mutual love within the community of faith. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to meditate on this enduring love as a source of daily strength and a foundation for their spiritual walk.

What are Christians like? How are Christians different from our unsaved neighbors, coworkers, and friends as we journey through life in a world that is not our home? Christians are hopeful, says 1 Peter 1:13. Christians are holy, says verse 15. And Christians are reverent; we live in the fear of the Lord. "If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourn," 1 Peter 1:17 (LSB). God's children live with reverent awe before their Father and Judge, knowing that He evaluates everything in our lives impartially. Ours is not the fear of condemnation awaiting those who have no refuge from God's wrath; it is the reverence of those who belong to a holy God and take seriously how they live before Him. Why do we live this way? Because we've been redeemed with the precious blood of Christ. Christians are the reverent redeemed. This Lord's Day, we'll continue our look at 1 Peter 1 and its call to godly living in a God-denying world. Join us as we consider, "Homeward Bound: The Reverent Redeemed." Prepare for Sunday: Read and meditate on 1 Peter 1:13-21, focusing on verses 17-21. Also read 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 and 1 John 3:1-3. What reasons does Peter give for Christians to live in reverent fear? How should we understand the call to fear God in light of the Bible's teaching that believers are forgiven and accepted by God? How should knowing that God judges impartially—and that Christ has redeemed us at such a cost—change the way we live?

The sermon explores the healing of the paralytic in Mark 2 as an enacted parable that reveals the identity and authority of Jesus Christ. It argues that Jesus intentionally instigates controversy to demonstrate that He possesses the divine prerogative to forgive sins, a power reserved exclusively for God. The text connects the physical healing to the spiritual reality of sin, describing sin as both a source of uncleanness that alienates believers from God and a crippling force that breaks their spiritual capacity. Faith is presented as a stubborn, dependent trust that overcomes obstacles to reach Christ, while forgiveness is depicted as a complete, blood-bought pardon that removes guilt and transforms the believer's life into immediate obedience. The central message emphasizes that the Son of Man has the authority to restore the broken and forgive the sinner, calling for a response of wholehearted service and worship.

I. In Time Past II. But Now III. Wherefore Remember Ephesians 2 Ephesians 2:11-13

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual perfection as a process of attitude adjustment rather than sinless behavior, drawing primarily from Philippians chapter 3. The message emphasizes that believers are called to forget past failures and press forward toward the high calling of God, focusing on knowing Christ deeply rather than merely possessing salvation. It highlights the necessity of renewing the mind to align with heavenly values, rejecting earthly distractions and the burden of past sins that have been covered by the blood of Christ. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the congregation to view their current struggles as part of God's patient work in shaping their character. Ultimately, the sermon points to the eternal hope of resurrection and the certainty of heaven as the ultimate motivation for living a life focused on Christ.