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How does satan use your sensuous desires against you? How can a christian experience victory over the devil's temptations with these desires? The answer is here.

In this message I want us to think together about how Elijah went about to do this; how he confronted Ahab with the evil that he was doing. 1st of all – He straightforwardly showed Ahab that he and his fathers were responsible for all of the trouble in Israel. 2nd – He straightforwardly presented the case to Ahab and all the people that Baal was a false god. And 3rd – He straightforwardly proved to the people that only God is God by calling down fire from heaven. Let us see if we can learn from this marvelous demonstration of the power of God, how we might better learn how to confront evil in our society and generation as well.

This sermon addresses the critical need for spiritual discernment in an age of abundant information yet widespread confusion. Drawing from Hebrews 5, the message argues that discernment is not a mystical gift but a muscle developed through the steady, daily exercise of God's Word. It identifies the danger of remaining in spiritual infancy, characterized by dullness of hearing and a reliance on milk rather than strong meat, which leaves believers vulnerable to deception. The preacher outlines the moral and spiritual implications of this lack of discernment in social, political, and financial spheres, emphasizing that true maturity involves distinguishing good from evil based on settled knowledge of Scripture. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a disciplined practice of reading, praying, and obeying the Bible to train one's senses and achieve the full age of Christian maturity.

This lesson examines the moral failure of the crowd and Pilate in condemning Jesus, illustrating how group pressure and pragmatic expediency can override individual conscience and divine law. It argues that there is no neutral position in the face of injustice, asserting that silence or passive compliance with evil constitutes a violation of the command to love one's neighbor. By citing Proverbs, Zechariah, and Isaiah, the message emphasizes God's demand for impartial justice, particularly toward the vulnerable, and rejects the notion that majority rule or civil statutes can legitimize wickedness. The teacher urges believers to recognize the duty to disobey unlawful decrees, drawing on examples from Daniel and Esther, and to resist the cultural trend of urging approval for evil under the guise of tolerance. Ultimately, the message calls for a steadfast commitment to God's Word over societal consensus, warning that prioritizing outcomes over righteousness opens the door to moral corruption.

This sermon examines the narrative of Nabal and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, contrasting the husband's stubbornness and evil deeds with his wife's wisdom and understanding. The preacher highlights how Nabal's harshness mirrors the stiff-necked behavior of Israel described in Judges, serving as a warning against suppressing known truth and acting in self-righteous vengeance. In response to Nabal's insult, David prepares for retribution, but Abigail intervenes with humility and provision, successfully averting bloodshed and demonstrating the power of wise counsel. The passage concludes with the Lord striking Nabal, illustrating that divine judgment is certain and operates on God's timing rather than human initiative. Ultimately, the sermon points to Christ as the greater David who endured revilement without retaliation, encouraging believers to trust in God's justice and avoid taking vengeance into their own hands.

The way of true riches is to truly wait for God's reward on your spiritual investment. Be Rich Within and Forever.

This sermon examines the narrative of Judas Iscariot's betrayal in Luke 22, identifying five distinct marks of ultimate betrayal: plotting instead of worship, being filled with Satan rather than the Spirit, seeking to betray rather than proclaim, pursuing profit rather than service, and seeking opportunity for evil. The exposition highlights the severity of this sin, noting that Judas was an apostle who had walked closely with Jesus, yet his actions revealed a hard, unbelieving heart. The message contrasts this with the experience of Peter, who also failed but was restored because his heart retained a genuine love for Christ. The central challenge is for listeners to examine their own spiritual condition, distinguishing between surface-level religiosity and a true, abiding love for Jesus that provides assurance and restoration.

The sermon explores the theological mystery of God's eternal decrees as illustrated in the events leading up to the crucifixion. It contrasts the evil intentions of the chief priests and Judas, who sought to kill Jesus secretly, with God's sovereign purpose to redeem humanity through the Passover Lamb. By examining the Spurgeon Catechism and passages such as Psalm 2 and Genesis 50, the message affirms that while men are fully responsible for their sinful motives and actions, God overrules their evil to fulfill His good plan. The tone is both comforting to believers regarding God's control over history and convicting to those who rebel against Christ. The sermon concludes with an urgent call to repentance, urging listeners to submit to God's will and trust in Jesus for eternal blessing.

When tragedy strikes, God invites his people to cry out to him in grief and lament. Psalm 56 shows us that we can bring our fears, sorrow, and even our cries for justice before the Lord, trusting that he sees our tears, remains faithful through the waiting, and can bring good even from evil. In our deepest pain, we can find hope in the God who cares for us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

2026-10-18 "An Evil Heart of Unbelief" Hebrews 3:12-13 Fred Pugh

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" 1 Tim 6: 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows..... 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share...

Jerry Pedine, using How Long Oh Lord, examines the common missteps Christians take when confronting suffering and evil, specifically those driven by ignorance and arrogance. Jerry argues that reactions such as demanding immediate security or assuming a 'careful lifestyle' guarantees safety are rooted in a flawed understanding of God's sovereignty. By contrasting these human tendencies with the theological concepts of divine decree and hesed, D. A. Carson emphasizes that God operates on His own schedule rather than human expectations.

When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. Jonah 1:17-2:9 And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, "I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the flood surrounded me; all your breakers and your waves passed over me. Then I said, 'I am driven away from your sight; yet I shall again look upon your holy temple.' The waters closed in over me to take my life; the deep surrounded me; weeds were wrapped about my head. To the roots of the mountains I went down, to the land whose bars closed upon me forever. Yet you brought up my life from the pit, O Lord my God. When my life was fainting away, I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came to you, into your holy temple.....