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Today Pastor Brian deals with the first lie from her book, homosexuality. And how in today's world it is considered normal, to the point that some refer to themselves as "Gay Christians". But is that what the Bible teaches?

Conflict can feel like an out-of-body experience. You watch it unfold but feel helpless to do anything. When it's over, you've got a mess, an ulcer, and a big question: "Where'd that come from?" James has an answer – but we may not like it. The problem lies within. There's conflict among us because there's conflict in us. Conflict exposes our hearts as unsettled, unsatisfied, and unsubmitted. In doing so, it shows us our need for the grace our Father so generously gives.

This sermon examines the theological distinction between dispensationalism and covenant theology, arguing that the core disagreement lies in hermeneutics rather than specific eschatological details. It defines dispensationalism as a system that views history through distinct eras of divine administration, maintaining a clear separation between Israel and the church, while describing covenant theology as a framework emphasizing the continuity of a single covenant of grace. The speaker defends the dispensational view by advocating for a grammatical-historical method that reads Scripture forward, preserving the original meaning and recipients of God's promises rather than reinterpreting them through later New Testament revelation. By citing passages such as Genesis 12 and Acts 1, the message illustrates how this interpretive approach impacts doctrines like the kingdom, baptism, and church governance. Ultimately, the sermon calls for humility and a commitment to handling God's Word faithfully, asserting that confidence in Scripture's clarity and consistency is essential for every believer.

The religious health of the nation of Israel was in bad shape during the life of Christ on the earth. He taught the truth. He exposed the lies of the false teachers. However, the people loved the false teachers more than God. Now the false teachers were at the place where they wanted to kill Jesus. However, they feared the people. They needed to figure out how to kill Jesus and still keep the people on their side.

Singing: Hymn 5: 1, 2 Psalm 25: 2, 3 Psalm 37: 3, 4 Psalm 73: 1, 4 Psalm 73: 5, 6, 9 Reading: Proverbs 10: 1 – 22 Text: 2 Kings 5: 20 – 27 Sermon: Greedy Gehazi receives of Naaman's treasure and leprosy 1. Gehazi's greed 2. Gehazi's lies 3. Gehazi – a leper

This sermon explores the pastoral letter Jeremiah sends to the exiles in Babylon, emphasizing that their displacement is the sovereign hand of God rather than mere historical accident. The central instruction is to settle into their circumstances by building homes, planting gardens, and seeking the welfare of the Babylonian city, thereby rejecting rebellion and embracing a life of obedience in a hostile culture. The text warns against false prophets who promise immediate return, urging believers to test spirits and rely on God's true word rather than charismatic lies. By connecting this exilic experience to the New Testament concept of Christians as sojourners, the message highlights the call to live as a new creation people who bring peace and hope to the world around them. Ultimately, the sermon encourages trust in God's appointed timeline, affirming that His promises are sure and that waiting upon Him in faithfulness leads to a future filled with divine purpose and restoration.

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Zoar Chapel, The Dicker, on Lord's day afternoon. ~~~~ *1/ Your faith. 2/ The trial of your faith. 3/ Your faith at the appearing of Jesus Christ.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the nature of saving faith as a divine gift from Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it is not a human achievement but a personal possession given at the new birth. It argues that the purpose of trials is to test the authenticity of this faith, much like fire tests gold, thereby proving that the believer's strength lies in God rather than in self-reliance. Through the example of Peter and other biblical figures, the message illustrates how God sustains faith during periods of weakness, delay, and suffering, ensuring it remains centred on Christ. The ultimate goal of this process is not self-praise but the revelation of God's glory when faith endures to the end. Believers are encouraged to find comfort in the fact that their trials are in the Lord's hands, leading to praise, honour, and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

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 narrative of the young prophet in 1 Kings 13 to illustrate the principle that spiritual accountability is determined by the amount of divine revelation one has received. The preacher argues that the young prophet's severe judgment, despite his sin appearing less egregious than that of King Jeroboam or the older prophet, highlights that disobeying direct commands from God carries the highest weight. By connecting this account to Galatians 1:8, the message emphasizes that no messenger, however authoritative or convincing, can override the clear instruction of Scripture. The tone is convicting and instructional, urging believers to recognize their high responsibility to obey God's Word rather than relying on human counsel or personal feelings. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of active obedience, warning that those who have heard the truth are held to a stricter standard than those who have not.

The sermon explores the promise in Psalm 72:16 that God will bring about a mighty harvest through a small remnant of believers, described as a handful of corn sown on mountaintops. It emphasizes that the smallness and apparent insignificance of the church are no barrier to divine blessing, as the secret of their power lies in the indwelling Holy Spirit. The text highlights the hostile nature of the world, likened to barren mountains, yet asserts that God's work will take root and flourish regardless of circumstances. The preacher encourages the congregation to rely on spiritual power rather than human effort, citing historical revivals and the early church as examples of God's ability to transform barren places into abundant fields. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed dependence on the Spirit to spread the gospel from small beginnings to widespread impact, fulfilling the promise that the city will flourish like the grass of the earth.

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot asks Pastor Richard Caldwell what happens when you hide sin and how Christians should live knowing that the Lord sees every secret thought and action. Beginning with Psalm 94:7-11 and Psalm 90:8, Pastor Caldwell explains that the root of overcoming secret sins is the fear of the Lord, which warns the lost of coming judgment at the Great White Throne in Revelation 20 and exhorts believers not to believe Satan's lie that they can get away with concealing sin. Looking at Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9, he shows that hiding sin from God brings spiritual misery, harms the people around us, and invites the loving, fatherly discipline of God, whereas confessing and forsaking sin in genuine biblical repentance restores a clear conscience, sweet fellowship with the Father, and the blessed life of Psalm 1. Finally, contrasting deliberate concealment with David's humble prayer in Psalm 19 for God to reveal hidden faults and restrain presumptuous sins, Pastor Caldwell reminds believers that although the accuser attacks their private sins, they have an Advocate in Christ whose blood paid for all their sins, freeing them by grace in Romans 6 to walk in obedience as their works are judged for reward.