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In this devotional we discuss examples of fools returning to the folly of sin and what the Biblical answer is while looking at the unbiblical answers such as A.A. Also Reference: Proverbs 20:1, Romans 12:1-2 https://bbfohio.com

The sermon examines the instruction in 1 Timothy 5 to avoid hasty ordination, emphasizing that time is the ultimate revealer of a person's true character and integrity. It argues that churches must prioritize godly character over natural ability when selecting elders to maintain the purity of the ministry and avoid sharing in the sins of unqualified leaders. The message further explores the biblical perspective on alcohol, distinguishing between its medicinal and social uses and the clear prohibition against drunkenness. While acknowledging the freedom of Christians to make personal choices regarding social drinking, the speaker offers a pastoral recommendation for abstinence based on the practical wisdom of avoiding an expensive, addictive neurotoxin. The central call is for believers to walk with a clear conscience, relying on the Holy Spirit rather than substances for peace and joy.

Greetings and welcome! This is our Wednesday Family Night Q&A for October 7, 2026. Tonight, we explore questions about tattoos, alcohol, and where Seth and Cain found wives. Thanks for joining us!

An examination of Jesus' first miraculous sign pointing to His Messiahship and deity. Through this miracle, His disciples grew in faith and belief in Him. We also discuss the danger of imposing preconceived ideas on the text of Scripture as we read the Bible, as well as imposing unbiblical standards upon others.

Theme: King Lemuel counsels regarding inappropriate and appropriate uses of alcoholic beverages. I. Inappropriate Use of Alcoholic Beverages A. The beverages—wine [yayin] and beer [strong drink][shekar] B. Drunkenness (Genesis 9:20-23; Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-35) C. Particularly, there are two reasons for the warning 1. Forgetting the law 2. Perverting the judgment of the afflicted II. Appropriate Use of Alcoholic Beverages A. The beverages B. The ones to be provided for C. Why this counsel? 1. To help him to forget his poverty and misery 2. For comfort: Deut. 14:26; Psalm 104:15; Genesis 43:34 Application A. Give sober judgment at all times B. Remember Jesus and His relationship to wine on the cross 1. After His sufferings, He did accept the wine a. Like warrior cheered by wine (Psalm 78:65) b. He needed strength to be able to shout, "It is finished!" 2. However, prior to that, He refused the drink a. Matthew 27:34 (Mark 15:23) b. He needed to be fully alert to be punished for our sins c. He also needed to be fully alert in His kingly role (1) His suffering was not merely passive (2) He also actively suffered, by being sovereign over those sufferings

The Lord's Supper is a holy institution of the new covenant to be duly administered and observed in the exclusive use of wine – that is, the fermented, alcoholic juice of grapes. I. The Dominical Institution of Wine II. The Historical Invention of Juice III. Some Pastoral Direction

An examination of Jesus' first miraculous sign pointing to His Messiahship and deity. Through this miracle, His disciples grew in faith and belief in Him. We also discuss the danger of imposing preconceived ideas on the text of Scripture as we read the Bible, as well as imposing unbiblical standards upon others.

This sermon examines the first woe in Isaiah 28, addressing the spiritual and moral decay of the Northern Kingdom, specifically their reliance on alcohol and political alliances rather than God. The teaching connects this ancient warning to modern civic responsibility, urging believers to pray for leaders who uphold justice, domestic tranquility, and common defense as outlined in 1 Timothy 2 and the U.S. Constitution. While acknowledging the impending judgment of the Assyrian invasion, the message highlights the promise of a remnant and the ultimate establishment of Christ as the cornerstone of a just kingdom. The sermon concludes by encouraging active participation in elections to support governance that aligns with biblical principles of fairness and protection.

Theme: King Lemuel counsels regarding inappropriate and appropriate uses of alcoholic beverages. I. Inappropriate Use of Alcoholic Beverages A. The beverages 1. Wine [yayin]—clearly, an alcoholic drink 2. Beer [strong drink][shekar] B. Warning regarding their use 1. Drinking alcohol is not a sin 2. The warning is with regard to drunkenness C. Particularly, there are two reasons for the warning 1. Forgetting the law 2. Perverting the judgment of the afflicted Application A. Beware: Abuse of alcohol terribly afflicts our society B. Beware of the danger of alcohol 1. Drunkenness is a serious sin: Genesis 19:32-35 2. Giving over to wine is idolatry: Hosea 4:10-11; Psalm 4:7 3. Drunks don't go to heaven: Is. 5:11, 22; I Cor. 6:9f; Gal. 5:21 4. Don't drink if you can't handle it, or if you think it's a sin against God C. Do not let addiction keep you away from God's grace 1. Don't think that God couldn't possibly forgive you 2. Don't feel ashamed to come to church D. Repent of any idolatry in your life, including addictions 1. The message of the gospel is to repent—turn from your sin 2. And place your faith in Jesus, a willing and able Savior

People search all over for things that will fulfill them. If I can just get this job, that promotion, this degree, that item, this house, that boy, that girl, or this amount in the bank account, then I'll be fulfilled. Some turn to drugs and alcohol, others turn to culture, others to religion, and some to other things all while seeking purpose and fulfillment. The reality of it is, nothing has ever brought fulfillment. No matter what you are doing to try and fill that void in your life or reach a place of satisfaction, the truth is, you'll never reach it. The world is searching for the answer to life, the answer to fulfillment, and the answer to happiness. They have tried it all. Without success. My question is this. Why not Jesus. If you have tried it all and it all failed, what do you have to lose? Why not try the one who can actually bring you to a place of satisfaction? A place of fulfillment? And a place of purpose? If everything you have done has not worked, why not Jesus?

Victory is the Bible way not the psychology way. The pornography issue is a sin issue that can be dealt with effectively through Christ, the gospel, and biblical truth without psychological counseling; Dealing with a pornographic addiction is like dealing with an alcohol or drug addiction. You must be desperate; This battle is only going to get more intense; Proverbs has many sharp warnings of the consequences of sexual impurity which are described as association with "the strange woman"