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This sermon examines the doctrine of particular sins through the lens of Eliphaz's third speech to Job, contrasting the necessity of specific repentance with the danger of presumptuous judgment. The central argument asserts that while believers must honestly acknowledge and confess specific transgressions rather than relying on vague generalities, they must never invent accusations or interpret another person's suffering as definitive proof of guilt. The text highlights Eliphaz's error in assuming Job's specific sins without evidence, warning against the hypocrisy of judging others while ignoring one's own faults. Drawing from Matthew 7 and 18, the message emphasizes that addressing sin within the church must be done privately, gently, and with a spirit of meekness aimed at restoration rather than condemnation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a balanced approach that combines rigorous self-examination and genuine repentance with humility, recognizing that God's omniscience does not transfer to human judgment and that forgiveness rests solely on the finished work of Christ.

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, highlighting the tension between divine justice and mercy. The preacher identifies the Pharisees' use of the law as a manipulative tactic to trap Jesus, contrasting their hypocrisy with Christ's genuine compassion. By challenging the accusers to cast the first stone, Jesus disarms their plot while upholding the seriousness of sin, demonstrating that only the sinless can judge. The central message emphasizes that Jesus satisfies the law's demands through his own sacrifice, allowing him to extend mercy without compromising God's holiness. The sermon concludes with an invitation for sinners to approach Christ, who meets them in their brokenness and calls them to a new life of holiness through the work of the Holy Spirit.

The sermon examines Paul's warning in Colossians against submitting to man-made religious regulations that appear wise but are ultimately empty. It distinguishes between divine law and human traditions, arguing that self-imposed rules, false humility, and ascetic practices cannot restrain the sinful nature. The message emphasizes that true spiritual victory and nourishment come exclusively from union with Christ, not from external rituals or human doctrines. Believers are urged to reject self-made religion and instead direct their focus to the risen Christ, who alone provides deliverance from sin. The tone is instructional and convicting, calling for a return to the sufficiency of Scripture and the person of Jesus.

In this evening message, Pastor Rockhill continues his study of the parables of Jesus, turning from Luke to Matthew's record of the wise and foolish builders in the closing words of the Sermon on the Mount. His central burden is that genuine saving faith is never mere profession but is demonstrated by a life of obedience to the will of the Father. Drawing on the sobering warning that precedes the parable, he reminds the congregation that even those who prophesy, cast out demons, and perform wonders may still hear Christ say, "I never knew you." Pastor Rockhill shows that both the wise and the foolish man hear the same words of Christ; the difference lies in whether they believe and obey. The wise man builds upon the rock of the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, the only foundation that can withstand the storms of trial, suffering, and the final judgment. The foolish man, concerned only with outward appearance and his own glory, builds upon sand, and his house collapses in great ruin. The doctrine pressed home is that true faith rests wholly upon Christ and bears the fruit of love and obedience by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Rockhill applies this searchingly, calling each hearer to examine whether they merely hear with the ears or truly receive the word in the heart. As the congregation prepares to come to the Lord's table, he urges them to build their lives upon the sure and certain rock of Christ, that their faith may remain secure when the storms inevitably come.

This sermon explores the theme of marital faithfulness through the lens of Solomon's personal failures and his instruction to his son in Proverbs 5. It emphasizes that spiritual and moral decay often begins in the heart and mind, even within the context of a godly community, rather than in isolated moments of weakness. The message warns against the 'wandering eye' and the pursuit of desires that do not belong to one's covenant, urging believers to find contentment and joy in the spouse God has provided. Furthermore, it highlights the inescapable nature of divine observation, noting that God ponders all human actions and that sin acts as a binding agent that restricts progress and brings delayed consequences. The tone is pastoral and convicting, challenging adults to recognize that maturity brings greater responsibility rather than freedom, and to avoid the hypocrisy of instructing others while living contrary to those principles.

This sermon examines the danger of religious self-righteousness by analyzing Paul's critique of the Jewish audience in Romans 2. The message highlights the disconnect between possessing external religious privileges, such as the Law and ethnic heritage, and the internal transformation required by God. It argues that relying on moral knowledge or ritual observance without a changed heart results in hypocrisy that ultimately dishonors God and causes others to blaspheme His name. Drawing on parallel passages in Psalm 50 and 2 Timothy, the exposition warns against having a 'form of godliness' while denying its power, emphasizing that true righteousness comes from faith in Christ rather than human effort. The tone is convicting and instructional, urging believers to examine their own lives for the gap between public profession and private conduct.

The leftist liberal liars are trying to cancel and erase Christopher Columbus and replace Columbus Day with "Indigenous People's Day". We will discuss the false narrative, fake history and hypocrisy of the "Indigenous People's Day" movement and end with the Biblical response such liars. Also Reference: (John 3:1-18), (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) https://bbfohio.com

This sermon examines the contrasting fates of apostles James and Peter in Acts 12, highlighting God's sovereign choice to martyr one and miraculously deliver the other. The central theme emphasizes the efficacy of the early church's ceaseless prayer for Peter, arguing that divine intervention often defies human expectations and timing. The speaker critiques the hypocrisy of religious leaders who possess a form of godliness but deny its power, contrasting their moral rot with the genuine faith of the believers. By reflecting on the angel's sudden appearance and the opening of the iron gate, the message encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions and trust in God's ability to act supernaturally, even when answers seem delayed or coincidental.

Last week, we finished a section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus had been calling out five areas of hypocrisy in 1st century Jewish life. As we move forward in the passage this morning, we will see an emphasis on relational pursuit of the Lord and others. This would have been amazing news to His disciples. The life of a disciples must always start with vertical pursuit of the Lord and then should spill horizontally on to others.

Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of the Hickman edition of Jonathan Edwards, where today we pull back the curtain on the experiential core of the great theologian's revival ministry. Moving beyond his terrifying warning sermons, we synthesize the positive architecture of Edwards's thought—from the direct, soul-transforming beauty of *A Divine and Supernatural Light* and the supreme satisfaction found in *God the Best Portion of the Christian*, to the urgent, lifelong labor of *Pressing Into the Kingdom of God*. Far from teaching human preparationism, Edwards demonstrates how God intentionally uses the awakened sinner's legal strivings, lingering hypocrisies, and accumulated guilt to thoroughly shatter all self-righteousness, stripping the soul of its innate moral pride until, thoroughly humbled in the valley of trouble, it drops every weapon of self-reliance and relies solely upon sovereign, unmerited grace.

In this overview of Amos, part of his Sunday evening series through the Minor Prophets, Charles Sebold introduces the herdsman and dresser of sycamore figs from Tekoa as "the fruit inspector": a poor migrant laborer from Judah whom the LORD took and sent north to Bethel around 760 to 750 BC, just before Assyria swept the northern kingdom away. Picking up Joel's line, "The LORD roars from Zion," Amos asks whether Israel really wants the Day of the LORD. He springs a trap. Israel would gladly say amen as Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and even Judah are judged, but the longest charge lands on Israel, and it is not for war crimes. It is for everyday business: selling the needy for a pair of sandals, sleeping on garments taken in pledge, cheating with false weights. "You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you." With biting sarcasm Amos invites them to Bethel to transgress, and God declares that He hates their feasts and wants justice to roll down like waters. Five visions trace the end: Amos intercedes and God relents at the locusts and the fire, but at the plumb line he has nothing left to say. Then Amaziah the priest sends the praying prophet home, and Israel is left with a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Yet the book closes in hope, as God promises to raise up the fallen booth of David, a promise James cites in Acts 15 as Gentiles are gathered under David's greater Son. The God who judges His people more strictly also keeps His promises to them. What does it look like when a church keeps its worship careful and its weekday business careless?

Sunday PM, October 11, 2026

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, purity, and patience—the text illustrates how divine omniscience exposes hidden sin and motivates believers to live with reverence rather than mere performance. The preacher emphasizes that while God's judgment on deception is severe, His patience and mercy offer a path to repentance and purification for those who seek Him. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of honest confession and holy conduct, driven by the love of God and the fear of His righteous discipline.