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In Psalm 69, we see that God's faithful servant may suffer reproach for his devotion to God, but he entrusts judgment to God and hopes in His saving deliverance, teaching us to endure suffering faithfully and trust in God's righteousness and salvation. I. The Sufferer is overwhelmed by trouble and unjust hatred. (vv. 1–5) II. The Sufferer bears reproach because of his devotion to God. (vv. 6–12) III. The Sufferer pleads with God for deliverance amid reproach. (vv. 13–21) IV. The Sufferer entrusts judgment to God. (vv. 22–28) V. The Sufferer's deliverance becomes the occasion for praise and hope. (vv. 29–36)

The sermon rightly interprets the Beatitudes in Luke 6 by arguing that Jesus' pronouncements of blessing and woe are not based on economic status but on one's faith in Christ and persecution for His sake. It contends that material poverty is not inherently virtuous, nor is wealth sinful, but rather that believers are blessed when they endure hatred and loss for the Gospel, while unbelievers face judgment for their opposition. The message emphasizes that the solution to societal issues like hunger and homelessness is spiritual redemption through faith in Jesus, which grants believers the status of Abraham's heirs. Finally, the preacher calls for a radical imitation of God's character by extending kindness and mercy to enemies, asserting that such actions reflect the nature of the Heavenly Father and demonstrate true discipleship.

I. God our Light in the Darkness A.God Chastens Even His Forgiven Children: Absalom B.God's People Often Besieged by the Wicked (vv. 1-2) C.God Remains our Faithful Helper and Hearer (v. 3-4) D.God Blesses Us in the Darkness (vv. 5-6) E. Plead with God to Save Us from the Wicked (v. 7) II. God Our Salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ A. His Sufferings and the World's Hatred...Now in Us B. He Trusted in His Father; Promises Ours (Eph. 1:3) C. He Purchased Salvation; Secured for Us (Heb. 9:14) III.God Our Salvation in the Darkest Hour (v. 8) A. Expect warfare: world/flesh/devil –Arm Yourself! B.Trust the Lord: salvation belongs to Him. C. Fix faith upon the Lord's promised blessing.

This Bible Study continues to examine the narrative of Haman's rise and fall in the book of Esther, highlighting the divine orchestration behind the deliverance of the Jewish people. It traces the progression from Esther's courageous approach to the king to Haman's escalating hatred and eventual humiliation, emphasizing that God's protection extends to His covenant people regardless of their circumstances. The teaching connects the historical account to the theological principle that those who oppose God's people will ultimately face judgment, as illustrated by Haman's demise on the gallows he built for Mordecai. The Bible Study concludes by drawing a parallel between the physical protection of Israel and the spiritual security believers have in Christ, affirming that nothing can separate them from God's love.

The sermon explores the distinction between natural affection and the supernatural love that originates from God, asserting that genuine love is the defining hallmark of those born of God. It emphasizes that this divine love is selfless and sacrificial, exemplified by Christ's death, and requires believers to love their enemies rather than seeking personal gain or comfort. The teaching contrasts the fleeting nature of carnal desire with the enduring nature of charity, which is the active expression of love. Furthermore, it explains that being in Christ grants believers an inheritance and freedom from the law of sin and death, positioning them as begotten sons who share in the eternal life of the Only Begotten Son. The message concludes by urging believers to recognize the manifestation of God's love through the Word and to live out this love through practical sacrifice and obedience.

Psalms 25:14 "The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant." King James Version

The nature and consequences of sexual sin The Seventh Commandment 1. the exceeding hatred 2. the extreme devastation 3. the extent of God's tender love

Based on Jonah 4:1–3, this sermon examines Jonah's anger at God's mercy toward Nineveh and exposes the danger of knowing sound theology without having a heart transformed by it. Jonah knew that God was gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, yet he treated God's mercy toward his enemies as an evil. The sermon challenges the church to examine the ways we can condemn the sins of the world while refusing to love the people trapped in them. We may know Scripture, defend sound doctrine, and speak confidently about justice and mercy, yet still resist God when His grace reaches someone we believe does not deserve it. True love does not ignore sin or compromise God's justice. It tells the truth about sin, warns of judgment, and points sinners to the mercy available through Jesus Christ. At the heart of the message is a sobering truth: without a changed heart, Christianity is dead. Knowledge alone cannot produce genuine love for our neighbors. We need God to transform our hearts so that we no longer call His mercy evil, distort His justice to suit our preferences, or remain silent because we fear people more than we fear Him. The sermon calls us to repent of our own hardness, trust the God who changes hearts, and love our neighbors enough to proclaim both the seriousness of sin and the hope of the Gospel. The greater than Jonah has come: Jesus Christ bore judgment so that guilty sinners might turn and live.

Many people have a problem with Jesus Christ. They have a problem because He is not what they either want nor what they expect of a Savior. Many believe that Jesus should simply help them when in a pinch or be there for them to bless their fleshly desires, otherwise they have no need of a Savior. Jesus came to do the will of the Father, to speak His Words. The Jews then, as today, did not know the Father and therefore had a problem with Jesus because He spoke the Words of the Father.

This sermon is on the 6th Commandment

As long as the earth stands, there has always been and always will be a hatred of the natural man against Christ and his spiritual offspring, truly born again people.

This sermon examines the inevitability of worldly hatred toward believers, rooted in the fact that Christians are chosen out of the world to belong to Jesus. It contrasts the secular worldview, described through Hegelian philosophy as driven by alienation and conflict, with the Gospel's offer of true recognition and peace through humility and faith. The message emphasizes that while persecution is a realistic expectation for those who follow Christ, believers are not left to endure it in their own strength. Instead, the Holy Spirit provides the necessary equipment, strength, and comfort in the moment of need, ensuring that those who suffer for Christ's sake are sustained by His presence. The sermon concludes with a call to trust completely in Jesus' care and to respond to the world's hostility with compassion and love, rather than retaliation.