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This sermon explores the account of the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9, arguing that her twelve years of suffering served as a necessary catalyst for her encounter with Christ. The message contrasts the world's ineffective attempts to cure physical and spiritual ailments with the complete restoration found only in Jesus, emphasising that pain can function as a platform for testimony and a driver toward deeper dependence on God. By analysing the woman's desperate determination to touch the hem of Jesus' garment, the text highlights the theological significance of the tzitzit as a symbol of God's name and word, suggesting that true wholeness comes from holding fast to His identity rather than human remedies. The preacher encourages believers to reframe their suffering not as a curse but as a means to glorify God and point others to the Savior, concluding that while physical healing may be delayed, spiritual deliverance is immediate and eternal restoration is guaranteed.

John writes to a church under pressure from false teaching. Do not believe every spirit. Test them. Many false prophets have gone out. The test is clear: every spirit that confesses Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God. Every spirit that denies this is of the Antichrist. The church is not defined by walls. It is defined by souls God has joined together. It will always face attack, but it will not be overcome — because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. We test by Scripture. We hold fast what is good. We watch over one another in love. We do not need a new revelation. We need the old, sure Word — and the Spirit who confirms it.

Prayer is most natural and simple of privileges. Prayer strengthens against flesh. Prayer will keep your heart tender.

The sermon examines the qualifications for church leadership outlined in Titus, emphasizing that spiritual worth is determined by faithfulness rather than worldly success or popularity. It highlights the necessity of holding fast to the faithful word of God, warning against false teachers who subvert households for financial gain or to satisfy itching ears. The message urges believers to test all teachings against Scripture, rejecting traditions and extra-biblical claims that do not align with the Bible. Central to the discourse is the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ alone, contrasting the narrow path of grace with the broad road of works. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, calling the congregation to remain grounded in sound doctrine and to trust in the finished work of Christ for their eternal security.

This sermon examines the sufficiency of Christ as the head who supplies the body of believers, contrasting divine provision with human effort. It argues that the Christian life is not achieved through self-abasement, mystical experiences, or legalistic obedience to the Mosaic law, but through union with Christ in His death and resurrection. The text explains that the law serves as a shadow pointing to the substance found in Jesus, while false teachings rooted in fleshly pride attempt to defraud believers of what they have in Jesus Christ. The central message urges believers to reject self-reliance and external religious systems, instead holding fast to Christ alone for the spiritual growth and fruitfulness that flow from Him.

This sermon explores the concluding chapter of 1 Peter, focusing on the central command to stand firm in the true grace of God. The exposition identifies three key pillars for perseverance: humility in leadership and submission to God's sovereign will, alertness to spiritual warfare through faith and community, and the mutual encouragement of the church body. The speaker emphasizes that believers are not to bear their burdens alone but to cast anxieties on God, who cares for them, while remaining vigilant against the devil. Through the example of Mark's restoration, the message offers hope that God restores and strengthens those who have failed, ensuring that the church stands firm in unity and love until the end.

[Revelation-013] Revelation 15: Victorious Saints and The Last 7 Plagues - Rev 15 by Dr. John Brumett Date of Service: Oct 18 2026

God is faithful. But will we answer His calling with faithful obedience? Pastor Ed Decker preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5 and 1 Corinthians 3, reminding believers that God keeps His promises, while we are called to serve faithfully and leave the increase to Him. A King James Bible message from Arnold Baptist Tabernacle. FULL DESCRIPTION (paste into YouTube/SermonAudio/Rumble as appropriate) God is faithful. Will you be? In 1 Thessalonians 5:24, the Bible declares, "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." Join Pastor Ed Decker at Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for a message about the faithfulness of God and the believer's responsibility to answer His calling. In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul urges Christians to remain watchful, pray without ceasing, give thanks, and hold fast to what is good. The message also draws on 1 Corinthians 3, where Paul reminds us, "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." Our calling is to serve faithfully. The results belong to God. The challenge: Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God. Accept God's results.

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant. 6 Now when they had gone through [b]the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus, 7 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) [c]withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time."

1Co 15:1-11 ESV – Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

Join us as we explore the gracious work of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word who became man to redeem us from sin. Discover how the Old Testament sacrifices pointed forward to Jesus, our perfect sacrifice and Great High Priest, who gave His own life to secure our eternal redemption. Learn why salvation is entirely a work of God's grace, how He brings us from spiritual death to life, and how we are called to respond. Consider with us what it means to believe in Christ, draw near to God, hold fast to our faith, and encourage one another in love and good works.