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Justin Peters offers Todd Bentley an urgent appeal to repent and trust in Jesus Christ alone. Drawing on Hebrews 9:27 and Matthew 7:21–23, he warns against false assurance and addresses Bentley's teaching, claims of supernatural experiences, and public ministry. Justin explains why religious activity and restoration to ministry cannot replace genuine repentance and saving faith. He presents the gospel of Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man, who lived in perfect obedience, died for sinners, and rose bodily from the grave. The episode closes with a call to turn from sin, trust Christ alone, and bear the fruit of genuine repentance. This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and appears here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0nsxoSd28Q

Why didn't Jesus just say, "Your will be done?" And what are we to make of the fact that God said "no" to his request, "Take this cup from me"? Or when God says no to our desperate requests? In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed one of the most astonishing prayers in the entire Bible: "Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will" (Mark 14:36). But why did Jesus ask the Father to take the cup away if He already knew the cross was the reason He came into the world? Was His prayer simply an act of surrender? And if the purpose of prayer is merely to align our will with God's, why do we make requests at all? If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

This sermon examines the biblical command to be filled with the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it from the initial indwelling of the Spirit at salvation. It clarifies that while all believers possess the fullness of the Spirit, they must actively yield to His influence to avoid living in the flesh. The message contrasts the loss of control associated with drunkenness with the self-control and joy produced by the Spirit, emphasizing that the fruit of the Spirit includes temperance rather than spiritual intoxication. The preacher outlines practical means for maintaining this filling, such as daily immersion in Scripture, prayer, and obedience to God's directives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life characterized by gratitude, submission, and Christ-like conduct, urging believers to let the Spirit govern their relationships and service.

The sermon emphasizes the imperative for believers to maintain continuous spiritual growth rather than settling into complacency, using the metaphor of a vehicle needing momentum to climb a snowy hill. It identifies the danger of spiritual stagnation and susceptibility to error, arguing that past experience does not guarantee future faithfulness. The text outlines two primary areas for development: growing in grace through humility, patience, and dependence on God, and deepening the knowledge of Jesus Christ through Scripture and personal relationship. Evidence of this maturity is presented as the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit, increased discernment against cultural influences, and a life that ultimately brings glory to Christ. The message concludes by pointing to the Apostle Peter's own journey from failure to faithful leadership as a model for enduring spiritual progress.

Paul directs Titus to keep his focus on what is important so that he can bless the faithful.

BEFORE STONEHENGE! [Who Taught the Ancient World to Build Altars?] Genesis 4:1–8; Genesis 8:15–22 KJV Why did ancient people build altars and monumental stone structures? And what does the Bible reveal about humanity's earliest knowledge of God? In Lesson 6 the journey from Eden to Cain and Abel, from Noah's altar to the Tower of Babel, and from Abraham's worship to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The lesson also examines Stonehenge and Göbekli Tepe, distinguishing archaeological discoveries from biblical revelation and historical speculation. Three tremendous truths emerge: God revealed Himself before mankind built altars; worship and sacrifice appear in the earliest biblical generations; and although humanity learned to build impressive monuments, only God could provide salvation. The lesson concludes with the greatest truth of all: mankind's deepest need was never another monument, but reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

11/08/2026 Title: Follow By Abiding John 15:1-11 Main Point: Abiding in Jesus means living every day in dependence on Him, drawing life from Him, and bearing fruit for Him that glorifies the Father.

The Apostle John gives us three truth tests for whether we are truly born of God. First, sincere love for God's children reveals a heart changed by the Father. Second, willing obedience shows that God's commands are no longer a burden but a delight. Third, overcoming faith trusts that Jesus is the Christ and, through him, overcomes the world. These are not ways we earn new birth; they are the fruit of it. Do our lives bear the marks of transforming grace?

This sermon explores the apostle Paul's perspective on life, death, and suffering as presented in Philippians chapter one. It emphasizes that true meaning and significance are found only in Christ, challenging believers to view death as a gain rather than a loss and to live with a focus on fruitful labor for God's glory. The teaching highlights the Christian's higher citizenship in heaven, urging believers to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel by standing firm in unity and striving together for the faith. The preacher encourages the congregation to overcome fear of opposition and to view suffering for Christ's sake as a privilege, rather than a cause for alarm. Ultimately, the message calls for a confident, bold witness to the gospel, trusting in God's sovereignty and the security of believers in Christ.

MAIN POINT: See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God Hebrews 12:15

Jesus teaches that apart from Him, we can do nothing. In this message, we examine what it means to abide daily in Christ through His Word, prayer, obedience, and the power of the Holy Spirit. We also explore God's expectation of spiritual fruitfulness, both individually and corporately as His Church, and His warnings against fruitlessness and hypocrisy. Ultimately, the Church does not exist to satisfy what we want, but to produce the fruit that God desires for His glory.