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Pastor Rob teaches from Joshua 9 on the right response to a wrong decision. After Israel failed to seek God's counsel and made a treaty with the deceptive Gibeonites, they honored their oath despite the mistake. The message highlights taking commitments seriously, as seen in Ecclesiastes 5, and how God shows mercy when people humble themselves. Examples from 2 Samuel 21 and other passages illustrate God's faithfulness to promises. The Gibeonites' humility led to service in God's house despite their deception.

Have you ever discovered that you were wrong about something you were absolutely convinced was right? We live in a world at war over truth, and the battle begins in the mind. The book of Proverbs is God's concentrated wisdom, given to train our minds to think with wisdom and truth. Discover a simple framework for understanding Proverbs and the developmental process of Biblical wisdom: Mind → Habits → Character → Influence → Maturity Learn why wisdom begins with the fear of the LORD, how our thinking shapes our choices, and why we must learn to see life through God's wisdom before we can consistently live according to God's wisdom. ✅ Sign up to join thousands of others feasting on Dr. Briney's Vitamins For The Soul newsletter. ➡️ START your dose of spiritual nourishment to enrich your life now by clicking: https://patrickbriney.com/vitamins ---------Mastering The Word 52---------- --------------CONTENT---------------- 00:00 The One Truth That Shapes Everything 27:29 Five Practical Movements Through Proverbs 32:31 Five Movements Described

The sermon addresses the political and cultural shifts following the midterm elections, framing them as part of a broader 'agenda of evil' that includes the advancement of LGBTQ policies, the expansion of abortion access, the influence of Islam, and the rise of progressive Christianity. While acknowledging the discouraging nature of these events, the message anchors hope in the promise of Jesus' return and the rapture of the church, as described in John 14. The speaker urges believers not to be troubled by worldly chaos but to maintain their faith and discernment. By contrasting the instability of political power with the sovereignty of God, the sermon calls for a steadfast commitment to biblical truth. The central exhortation is to continue in the things learned from Scripture, rejecting cultural compromises and adhering to the authority of the Bible in a time of increasing deception.

In Case 4, a troubled believer struggles with spiritual dryness, frequent stumbles, and coldness of heart—especially at the Lord's Supper—causing them to doubt whether their faith is genuine or merely hypocritical. Their core question asks how to discern whether scriptural promises or threatening warnings brought to mind originate from God or from Satan's deceptive influence. Samuel Pike addresses this by establishing that felt hardness and grief over coldness actually evidence true spiritual life rather than hypocritical indifference, and that emotional intensity is an unreliable measure of grace. He then provides a clear pastoral test for discernment: if a Scripture passage leaves the soul humble, in love with Christ, and fleeing from sin, it comes from God; but if it breeds spiritual laziness, presumption, or paralyzing despair that drives one away from God, it is an enemy's distortion.

Jesus promises that as the end of the age approaches there will be great turmoil both in the physical realm and spiritual realm. It will be a time of mass deception, but we are called to resist the deception and remain faithful to Christ and His Gospel. One day Jesus will come again and usher in true peace. Until then, we should expect sorrows "birth pains" on the earth.

In Joshua 10:1–11, we witness a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and judgment. When five Amorite kings unite to attack Gibeon, Joshua responds to the Gibeonites' desperate appeal for help, honoring Israel's covenant despite the deception through which it was established. God reassures Joshua, commanding him not to fear and promising victory. Joshua marches through the night, but the resulting triumph belongs entirely to the Lord. God confounds the enemy and sends devastating hailstones, demonstrating that victory comes not through human strength but through divine intervention. This account teaches believers the importance of keeping their promises, trusting God's Word, and depending upon His power rather than their own abilities. Just as God sustained Israel in battle, He sustains Christians in their continuing struggle against sin through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The destruction of the Amorites also reveals God's righteous judgment against persistent rebellion and foreshadows the final judgment awaiting mankind. Joshua 10:1-11

Pastor Brian addresses the spiritual immaturity inherent in being easily offended, contrasting the 'works of the flesh' with the 'fruit of the Spirit' as outlined in Galatians 5. It argues that while believers are called to confront serious sin through the process of Matthew 18, they are commanded to overlook minor slights and annoyances through fervent love, which covers a multitude of sins. The message highlights how a culture of offense leads to spiritual deception, stunted growth, fractured church unity, and stifled ministry impact, citing the example of Jesus who refused to retaliate against those who reviled him. Listeners are urged to examine their own hearts, yield to others, and entrust justice to God, recognizing that wisdom from above is peaceable, gentle, and willing to yield. The sermon concludes with a call to actively pursue forgiveness and silence, fostering the unity and joy that characterized the early church in Acts 2.

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: "Sadam Hossein was bad, but his sons were horrible." These were the words of a man who knew all 3 of them personally. Sadam's sons, Uday and Qusay, threatened, abused, and killed people. They used $100. USD bills to light their cigarettes. They pushed their enemies off of 20-storey buildings. They plundered the people, rape and tortured them, especially female athletes. Because of his sons, many people turned against Sadam Hossein and didn't care when he was overthrown, though he was not as bad, and had surrounded himself with Christians. Now you will remember God gave Jacob the command to return to Canaan, settle there, and develop a nation where Messiah would come to redeem the world. And he did. But last week the scheming of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi…and their murderous plan …making trouble for Jacob. Today, see them carry out those plans and how they brought trouble to their family and the kingdom of God. Our headings are: 1. Deception 2. Destruction 3. Dejection Our goals are: That you will challenge others to live godly lives so they don't trouble the church of Jesus Christ, but rather, show Christ to be a loving and forgiving Savior.

Dawn Hill examines GeorDavie's claims of prophetic authority, Kathryn Krick's defense of him at 5F Church, and the use of Scripture to portray scrutiny as persecution. She addresses the claim that prophets belong to the Godhead, examines Isaiah 5:20 and 2 Timothy 3:1–5 in context, and compares GeorDavie's denial of misconduct with statements from a Paris service. This episode calls Christians to test spiritual leaders by Scripture, take allegations of abuse seriously, and remain faithful to Jesus Christ rather than placing their confidence in a leader's claimed anointing. For more from Dawn Hill, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/ Content note: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct and spiritual abuse and includes sensitive sexual references. For more from Dawn, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

Lying is not a minor fault or a harmless weakness to be excused or overlooked. It is a fundamental sin, originating with Satan himself, through which sin entered the world and brought untold destruction upon mankind. Lies conceal wickedness, pervert justice, destroy trust, and can ruin innocent lives, families, churches, and entire generations. God calls a lying tongue an abomination and warns that all liars shall have their part in the lake of fire. There is no justification for deceit, whether disguised as a joke, a white lie, or an attempt to escape responsibility. Every lie opens the door to further deception, and tolerating dishonesty allows this terrible evil to take root and grow. A faithful witness will not lie. God's people must have an uncompromising love for truth and an abhorrence of lying in every form. Genuine repentance requires confessing and forsaking lies, correcting falsehoods, and making every possible effort to repair the damage done. Truthfulness is not optional for those who belong to Christ, who is Himself the truth.

This sermon explores the theological implications of Jude 1:5-6, emphasizing that neither Israel's chosen status nor the angels' proximity to God guaranteed safety from judgment. The speaker argues that modern Christianity often adopts a naturalistic worldview that contradicts the supernatural reality presented in Scripture, leading to a lack of biblical literacy regarding angelology and spiritual warfare. By examining the assumed knowledge of Jude's audience regarding the Watchers and the Nephilim, the message calls for a return to a thorough, biblically grounded understanding of these topics. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to test all things against Scripture and to recognize that God holds all beings accountable for their rebellion. Ultimately, the sermon encourages the church to embrace a comprehensive biblical worldview that provides answers to cultural questions and affirms God's sovereign control over the spiritual realm. Questions: What did Jude assume his original readers already knew about the rebellion of the angels? 2. What does Jude 6 mean when it says the angels kept not their first estate? 3. What is the connection between Genesis 6, Jude 6, and the Book of Enoch? 4. Why is it important for Christians to understand the supernatural world described in Scripture? 5. How can Christians avoid spiritual deception by developing a biblical worldview?

The sermon centers on the declaration that God is not the author of confusion, contrasting divine order with the division and deception introduced by the devil and human error. It argues that the only reliable foundation for faith and unity is the Bible, warning against the subtle influence of false teachings and worldly compromises that fragment the church. Using the historical example of Solomon's temple and its subsequent decline, the message illustrates how spiritual neglect and the acceptance of confusion can lead to a loss of spiritual vitality that is difficult to recover. The tone is convicting and urgent, calling believers to examine their own lives, reject lukewarm faith, and commit to rebuilding their relationship with God through strict adherence to Scripture.