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A pastor presents Solomon as a model of godly husbandhood and a picture of Christ. But what about Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines? We examine a sermon on Song of Solomon 3, challenge its interpretation, and ask whether the preacher's beautiful picture ignores some very uncomfortable biblical facts.

How is the one true God to be worshiped? According to His Word! Let's explore the Second Commandment together, using the Heidelberg Catechism Question #96.

The idolater tries to convince himself that he has not gone after his idols, but the symptoms and outcomes of his idolatry expose him.

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 4:25-31, where Moses prophesies Israel's future idolatry, resulting in national destruction and exile, yet promises that God will not ultimately abandon His covenant people. The message highlights the tension between human responsibility for sin and God's sovereign mercy, arguing that the ability to seek God after ruin is itself a gift of divine grace. By connecting the Old Testament narrative to the New, the sermon identifies Jesus Christ as the one who bore the full curse of the broken covenant, thereby preserving the ancient oath to Abraham. The central theme is that God's judgment and mercy meet in the cross and resurrection, offering restoration to all who trust in Him rather than in idols.

When the Shepherd-King comes, he will save a remnant of his people from something and for something. Importantly, they will be saved not only from oppressive enemies "without," they will also be saved from their own idolatrous enemies "within." They must be delivered from both external and internal threats. The result is that they can then live among the nations, paradoxically, as both a force of renewal and a force of destroying evil.

The idolater tries to convince himself that he has not gone after his idols, but the symptoms and outcomes of his idolatry expose him.

God's almighty, infinite power cannot be thwarted, nor can He be defeated by anyone for all eternity.

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 12 and 13, emphasizing the command for Israel to destroy pagan worship sites and establish centralized worship at the place chosen by the Lord. The central theme is the exclusivity of God's claim on His people, illustrated by the repeated phrase "the Lord your God," which highlights a personal and possessive relationship rather than a distant deity. The text warns against the human tendency to drift into idolatry or follow false prophets, even if they perform signs, by illustrating the severe consequences of turning away from the true God. The preacher connects these Old Testament laws to the New Testament reality of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, noting that the blood of sacrifices foreshadowed the atonement for sin. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of reverent obedience, where believers guard their hearts against sin and rejoice in the grace and holiness of the one true God.

WHY TWELVE STONES? "When God Put a Nation into a Memorial" Joshua 4:1–9, 19–24 KJV Why did God command Joshua to take exactly twelve stones from the Jordan River? Why not seven, ten, or twenty? Because those twelve stones carried a message greater than the stones themselves!When Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground, God commanded twelve men, one from each tribe, to carry a stone from the riverbed and establish a memorial at Gilgal. Those stones would remind future generations of God's mighty power, His covenant faithfulness, and His miraculous deliverance.In this Sunday School lesson, we trace the significance of the twelve tribes throughout Scripture—from the sons of Jacob to the twelve pillars at Sinai, Elijah's restored altar, the twelve apostles, and the New Jerusalem.We discover that God was not merely preserving the memory of a miracle—He was teaching an entire nation never to forget the God who brought them through!The twelve stones remind us that God remembers His promises, preserves His testimony, and calls His people to pass the truth of His mighty works to the next generation.

This sermon examines the spiritual privileges of the nation of Israel, including their redemption, sustenance, and divine presence, to illustrate that spiritual privilege does not guarantee faithfulness. The central message warns believers against the sinful practices of lust, idolatry, fornication, and murmuring, which led to the judgment of the majority of the Exodus generation. By contrasting Israel's experiences with the completed work of Christ, the text emphasizes that believers are called to a higher standard of obedience and humility. The preacher urges the audience to view Scripture as a pattern for admonition, steering their lives by the light of God's Word rather than their own perceptions. Ultimately, the message calls for vigilance in the Christian race, urging believers to remain faithful and avoid the danger of becoming complacent or spiritually stagnant.

• Brother Dustin Wright connected trust with waiting for God's promises. God will swallow up death and wipe away tears (Isaiah 25:8). Though this promise is not yet fulfilled, it is certain. • Christian hope is not wishful thinking. It is confidence based on God's unfailing Word and His sustaining power throughout history. Since God's promises are trustworthy, believers can wait humbly and confidently. • The desire expressed in Isaiah 26:8–9 is for God Himself: "Your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul." Brother Dustin taught that the deepest satisfaction is knowing God and living so that others see His glory. • He connected this desire with Jesus' prayer, "Hallowed be Your name" (Matthew 6). To hallow God's name is to revere, honor, and glorify Him. Jesus perfectly honored the Father in all He said, thought, and did, and modeled a life aimed at the Father's will. • Brother Dustin warned that desiring anything more than God is covetousness and idolatry. Christians are to desire God supremely while still carrying out everyday responsibilities.

To God alone be the glory 1. A warning against idolatry 2. God alone is worthy to receive all Glory 3. Live humbly and glorify your God

A wealthy young man comes to Jesus believing he's only missing one last piece to complete his spiritual collection. But Jesus exposes the truth: the "one thing" he lacks is actually everything. This sermon explores how our instinct to collect—whether possessions, achievements, or even moral accomplishments—reveals deeper beliefs and misplaced affections. Through Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler in Mark 10, we see that salvation isn't something we add to an already good life; it's a total reorientation of the heart. Only when we release our idols and come to Christ like a child—empty‑handed, dependent, and trusting—do we find the treasure that truly satisfies. The message challenges listeners to examine what they treasure most and invites them to discover the incomparable riches found in following Jesus.

This sermon explores the oracle against Egypt in Isaiah 19, illustrating how God strikes down human reliance on political alliances, economic stability, and worldly wisdom to reveal the futility of trusting in anything other than Him. The preacher argues that Judah's desire to ally with Egypt mirrors the human tendency to seek security in created things rather than the Creator, leading to societal collapse and spiritual blindness. However, the text culminates in a profound promise of healing, where God reconciles Egypt to Himself, demonstrating that His mercy extends to all nations, including Gentiles, who are brought into the covenant family through Christ. The central application challenges believers to recognize that their greatest problem is not external circumstance but their relationship with God, urging them to place their ultimate trust in His saving power rather than in fleeting worldly solutions. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that the same God who judges sin is the one who heals and restores, calling the church to witness to this grace without compromising its mission by seeking refuge in the world.