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Comfort can become spiritually dangerous when it causes us to stop depending on God. In “Woe to Them That Are at Ease,” Elder Dustin Parks preaches from Amos 6:1 and challenges Christians to examine whether comfort, self-reliance, fear, and the desire for an easy life are weakening their faith and worship. Amos warns, “Woe to them that are at ease in Zion.” Elder Dustin explains that ease itself may sound desirable, but becoming consumed with comfort can cause believers to drift from prayer, dependence on God, Christian service, and spiritual urgency. Trouble, heartache, sickness, loss, and everyday battles often drive us to our knees and remind us how desperately we need the Lord. Turning to 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, this sermon emphasizes four powerful truths: we may be troubled on every side, but not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. Problems are part of life, but Christians do not face them without hope. Jesus Christ has already overcome the world. Elder Dustin speaks personally about allowing problems, anxiety, thoughts, and feelings to affect his worship. The message challenges believers not to let circumstances dictate who God is to them. God remains faithful in the storm, in uncertainty, and in seasons when life does not go according to plan. Through John 16:33, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 34:19, Jeremiah 32:27, and Hebrews 13:5-6, the sermon points Christians toward prayer, thanksgiving, peace, and confidence in God’s presence. Our hope is not in possessions, circumstances, or an easy life. Our hope is in Jesus Christ. God has promised, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” The message also confronts the fear of persecution and rejection. Elder Dustin asks Christians to consider what they are willing to endure for Jesus. He shares examples of believers willing to face tremendous danger for the Gospel, challenging the church to move beyond worrying about being laughed at, criticized, called names, or rejected. Every Christian has a mission. God may not call everyone to overseas missions, but He can use believers where they are. A visit, a phone call, a conversation at the store, or simply telling someone “I love you” and “I missed you” can become an opportunity to encourage someone and point them toward Christ. Trials can also become a testimony. When others see a Christian continue trusting, worshiping, and serving God in the middle of heartache, they see a faith that is not dependent upon comfortable circumstances. Sometimes the very trouble we want removed is what God uses to keep us seeking Him and to show others that He is faithful. Romans 13 brings an urgent reminder that it is time to wake out of spiritual sleep. There is work to be done. Churches cannot become unconcerned, spiritually comfortable, or satisfied with simply going through the motions while people around them need encouragement, prayer, and the Gospel. This sermon ultimately points beyond present suffering toward eternal hope. Christians may be cast down, but they are not destroyed. A day is coming when God’s children will leave behind sorrow, heartache, worry, and tears and enter eternity with the Savior who redeemed them. If you are facing anxiety, spiritual warfare, discouragement, trials, persecution, or a difficult season, “Woe to Them That Are at Ease” is a biblical reminder that you are not forgotten, forsaken, or alone. Stop allowing the world, emotions, and circumstances to dictate your worship. God is still God, and He is still faithful. Sermon: Woe to Them That Are at Ease Preacher: Elder Dustin Parks Main Scripture: Amos 6:1 Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Psalm 34:19, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6, Jeremiah 32:27, Hebrews 13:5-6, Romans 13

What really changes when Jesus Christ saves a person? In “A New Attitude,” Brother Bobby Whitehead shares a personal, testimony-filled Christian sermon about how salvation changes the heart, attitude, priorities, relationships, and direction of a person’s life. Preaching from Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount, Brother Bobby explains how God changed him from the inside out. Before salvation, his attitude centered on what he could accomplish himself. After being saved, he realized, “It ain’t about us. It’s about God.” His testimony emphasizes humility, repentance, prayer, spiritual growth, and depending completely upon the Lord. This powerful Bible sermon walks through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, beginning with “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Brother Bobby connects being poor in spirit with recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy and realizing how desperately we need God. Pride, money, accomplishments, and self-reliance cannot save anyone. Salvation comes through Jesus Christ and His blood. The message continues with “Blessed are they that mourn,” “Blessed are the meek,” and “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness.” Brother Bobby encourages Christians to repent when they fail, control their anger, seek righteousness, read God’s Word, pray, and use the spiritual tools God has provided. A major theme throughout “A New Attitude” is that genuine salvation should produce genuine change. Brother Bobby shares how his speech, temper, compassion, relationships, and view of other people began changing after he was saved. His son even recognized the difference in his life. Brother Bobby makes it clear that he did not transform himself. God changed him from the inside out. The sermon also explores what Jesus taught about being merciful, pure in heart, and a peacemaker. Brother Bobby speaks openly about his past, his struggles with anger and profanity, and learning to repent when he failed. Instead of continuing to live according to his old attitude, he asked God to help him change. His testimony is a reminder that Christians should not define people only by their past. God can save sinners, forgive sin, transform lives, and mold believers into what He wants them to become. Spiritual growth may take time, but Christians should continue seeking God and allowing Him to work in their hearts. Brother Bobby also speaks about Christian conduct and being a witness for Jesus Christ. How believers respond to conflict, anger, persecution, and difficult people matters. Others are watching our lives. A Christian testimony should point people toward Christ rather than give them a reason to reject the church or the Gospel. The message addresses persecution for righteousness’ sake and Brother Bobby’s experiences of being mocked after becoming a Christian. Following Jesus does not mean everyone will understand or accept the change in your life. Believers must remain faithful to God’s Word even when they face ridicule, criticism, or opposition. Brother Bobby also shares the power of persistent prayer, including years of praying for his son’s salvation and seeing his granddaughter come to Christ. These experiences strengthened his conviction that God is real, prayer matters, and salvation can transform generations. At the heart of this sermon is a question every Christian should consider: Has salvation changed your attitude? A new attitude means moving from pride toward humility, anger toward self-control, conflict toward peace, selfishness toward compassion, and dependence on ourselves toward dependence on God. Brother Bobby testifies that the old way did not work, but Jesus Christ gave him a new attitude and a new direction. If you are searching for a Christian sermon about life transformation, the Beatitudes, salvation, repentance, humility, Christian living, spiritual growth, controlling anger, prayer, or becoming more like Jesus, this message offers biblical encouragement through Scripture and personal testimony. God can change your heart, change your thinking, change your direction, and give you a new attitude.

When everything around you feels uncertain, where do you find real hope, peace, and strength? In “Finding Hope and Strength in God,” Brother Danny Buchanan, Jr. delivers a personal and powerful Christian sermon about trusting God through addiction, trials, fear, spiritual battles, uncertainty, and the storms of life. Through Scripture and personal testimony, Brother Danny shares how God brought him through years of drug addiction and gave him something greater than anything the world could offer. He speaks openly about being trapped by addiction, walking away from God, and eventually discovering that the Lord was still faithful, merciful, and ready to restore him. His testimony points to a simple truth: when everything else fails, there is still hope in Jesus Christ. This Bible message emphasizes that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Whether you are facing addiction, depression, discouragement, family problems, fear, temptation, sickness, financial struggles, or an uncertain future, God has not abandoned you. He knows your heart, hears your prayers, and is more than able to help. Drawing from Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Jeremiah 29:11-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 26:3-4, Hebrews 13:5, and Joshua 1:9, Brother Danny encourages Christians to trust in the Lord instead of leaning on their own understanding. God promises to never leave nor forsake His people. When we seek Him with our whole heart, humble ourselves, pray, and trust His direction, He will be there. The sermon also looks at Elijah at the Brook Cherith in 1 Kings 17. God directed Elijah where to go and provided for him through the ravens. Later, God provided for the widow of Zarephath when her meal and oil seemed almost gone. These biblical accounts remind believers that God knows what we need and is able to provide even when we cannot see how the answer will come. Brother Danny also points to Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14. Peter walked toward Jesus until he focused on the storm and began to sink. When Peter cried out, the Lord immediately reached for him. The lesson is clear: keep your eyes on Jesus during the storm. The waves may rise and fear may come, but God is still there. Another major theme is prayer, repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual restoration. From 1 John 1:7-9 and 2 Chronicles 7:14, the sermon reminds us that God is faithful to forgive when we confess our sins. God’s people are called to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wickedness. From Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18 to Psalm 121, Brother Danny stresses that our help comes from the Lord. The world cannot provide lasting peace. Drugs, alcohol, relationships, possessions, politics, and people cannot fill the place that belongs to God. Jesus Christ is our hope, our strength, our help, and our salvation. This sermon encourages anyone struggling with addiction recovery, spiritual weakness, anxiety, trials, temptation, unanswered prayer, or feeling far from God. Brother Danny’s testimony is a reminder that your past does not prevent you from calling on the Lord. God can pick you up, forgive you, strengthen your faith, and give you a new direction. The message closes with an urgent call to trust God, pray for lost loved ones, confess sin, remain faithful, and be ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Even when the storms are raging and the enemy is fighting, believers can stand on God’s promises and know that He is still in control. Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 17-18, Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Jeremiah 29:11-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 121:1-2, Matthew 14:22-33, 1 John 1:7-9, Joshua 1:9 If you need Christian encouragement today, remember: God is still faithful. God still hears prayer. God still saves, forgives, restores, and gives strength to those who trust Him.

Are you still making a difference for Jesus Christ, or has your spiritual salt lost its savor? In “Salt That’s Lost Its Savor Is Good for Nothing,” Elder Roger Best delivers a heartfelt, old-fashioned Baptist sermon from Matthew 5:13-16 about being the salt of the earth, letting your light shine, spiritual renewal, Christian living, and reaching lost souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?” This powerful Bible message challenges Christians to examine their relationship with God, renew their commitment to serving Him, and remember their responsibility to share the good news of salvation. Elder Roger uses the traditional practice of preserving meat with salt to explain the importance of maintaining a faithful Christian witness. Just as salt preserves, believers are called to spread God’s Word, share His love, and continually reach out to those who need Jesus. Sharing the Gospel requires persistence, prayer, faithfulness, and a genuine burden for lost souls. A central theme of this sermon is the danger of losing spiritual zeal, drifting away from church, becoming spiritually cold, and neglecting God’s calling. Elder Roger shares his personal testimony of spending eleven and a half years away from the work God called him to do. During a revival service, the Lord dealt with his heart and restored his desire to preach, pray, worship, and serve Him. His testimony reminds Christians that God is still merciful, God still restores, and God is still in the saving business!Those who have drifted away from God are encouraged to repent, return to Him, and renew their commitment to His work. The sermon also emphasizes Christian unity, church fellowship, evangelism, and soul winning. Elder Roger encourages churches to look beyond denominational differences and work together to reach their communities with the Gospel. The mission of the church is to tell others about Jesus Christ and the importance of being born again. Drawing from Matthew 5:14-16, Elder Roger reminds believers that Jesus called His followers “the light of the world.”A city set on a hill cannot be hidden, and a candle should not be placed under a bushel. Christians should let their light shine through their testimony, actions, words, and faithful service so others can see God’s love in their lives. Good works cannot earn salvation, but those who have been saved by Jesus Christ should demonstrate their faith through Christian living and obedience to God’s Word. Another important theme is the power of prayer and never giving up on lost family members, friends, and neighbors. Elder Roger encourages believers to keep praying for salvation, even when answers do not come immediately. God hears the prayers of His children, and Christians must remain faithful. This message also challenges the church to return to old-fashioned prayer, humility, repentance, and the altar. The altar is not only for lost sinners seeking salvation. It is also a place for Christians to seek spiritual renewal, thank God for His blessings, and pray for others. Pride, fear of judgment, and concern about what others think should never prevent believers from responding to God’s Spirit. Through personal testimony and biblical preaching, Elder Roger reminds us that being born again, washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, and living faithfully for God are what truly matter. If you have grown spiritually weary, lost your desire to attend church, stopped praying, or drifted away from serving God, this sermon encourages you to pick up your spiritual salt again, rekindle your love for Jesus, and let your light shine! God is still saving souls, restoring lives, answering prayers, and calling His people to faithful service. If this Christian sermon encourages your heart, share it with someone who needs renewed faith, spiritual encouragement, or a reminder to return to God.

Where has the church’s joy gone? In “Where’s the Hallelujah?”, Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a powerful Christian sermon from 1 Peter 1:3-8 about salvation, praise, worship, spiritual joy, God’s mercy, and the living hope believers have through Jesus Christ. This message challenges Christians to examine their hearts and remember why they have a reason to rejoice. Worldly distractions, trials, discouragement, and spiritual battles can steal our joy, but the Bible calls believers to rejoice in the Lord. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, those who are born again receive a living hope, an eternal inheritance, and the assurance that they are kept by the power of God. Pastor Tommy explains that Christian joy is more than temporary happiness. It comes from knowing Jesus Christ as Savior, receiving forgiveness, experiencing God’s grace, and trusting His promises. Salvation changes the heart and gives believers a reason to praise God, even during difficult seasons. The sermon also focuses on the incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven for God’s children. Earthly possessions fade, but the promises of God are eternal. Believers can rejoice because their hope is not based on personal strength or worldly success, but on the finished work of Jesus Christ and the faithfulness of God. Using 1 Peter 1:6-7, Pastor Tommy teaches that trials of faith can strengthen Christians and draw them closer to the Lord. The examples of Daniel in the lions’ den and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace remind us that God may not always remove the trial, but He remains present and faithful through it. The same God who is with us on the mountaintop is with us in the valley. From 1 Peter 1:8, this sermon highlights the joy unspeakable and full of glory that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Tommy encourages the church to return to heartfelt worship, genuine praise, spiritual excitement, gratitude, and a renewed love for God. Christians should not allow the world to silence their worship or cause them to forget what the Lord has done. This Bible sermon is a message about Christian encouragement, born-again salvation, eternal life, heaven, assurance of faith, God’s abundant mercy, the power of praise, and rejoicing through trials. If you have lost your joy or grown weary in your Christian walk, this message is a reminder that you still have something to praise God about. Main Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8 Additional Scriptures: Philippians 4:4, Romans 8:18, Daniel 3, Daniel 6, and John 3

“IT IS FINISHED.” Those three words from Jesus on the cross point to the completed work of salvation, the sacrifice at Calvary, and the hope believers have through Jesus Christ. In this powerful sermon, Reverend Danny Buchanan, Sr. preaches from John 19 about the suffering, crucifixion, death, resurrection, salvation, and second coming of Jesus Christ. In “It Is Finished,” Reverend Danny Buchanan, Sr. reflects on Christ’s journey to Calvary and the incredible price Jesus paid for the sins of humanity. From the crown of thorns and the mocking of Jesus to His scourging, crucifixion, thirst, and final declaration, the message focuses on the love, mercy, grace, and sacrifice of the Savior. Jesus was innocent, yet He willingly suffered and died so that sinners could have a way to salvation. The sermon explores the meaning behind Jesus saying, “It is finished.” Christ completed the work that no one else could accomplish. His sacrifice was once for all, and His blood paid a debt that humanity could never pay. Reverend Danny emphasizes that salvation cannot be purchased with money or earned through human effort. Salvation is a gift of God through faith and grace. This message also points listeners to the old rugged cross, Calvary, the resurrection, the empty tomb, and the return of Jesus Christ. Scripture references include John 19, Matthew 27, Hebrews 9, Romans 8, John 14, Romans 10, Ephesians 2, Psalm 3, 1 Corinthians 10, Titus 2, Hebrews 10, and 1 Thessalonians 4. Reverend Danny shares personal testimony throughout the sermon, including his own salvation experience, his calling to preach, God’s faithfulness through difficult seasons, and the importance of remaining close to God. He speaks about the brevity of life, the need to be born again, the power of prayer, faith like a mustard seed, God’s grace, and the assurance that nothing is too hard for God. A major focus of the message is salvation and readiness for the coming of the Lord. Reverend Danny urges listeners not to put off getting right with God. Life is short, death can come unexpectedly, and the Bible calls believers to watch, pray, and remain faithful. He speaks of the Second Coming of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead in Christ, the catching away of the Church, and the blessed hope of being with the Lord. The sermon ultimately brings everything back to Calvary. Without the cross, there would be no hope of salvation. Because Jesus died, rose again, and completed the work, believers have hope for eternity and a future beyond this present world. Reverend Danny encourages the church to get close to God, return to the old paths, stay faithful to God’s Word, pray for lost family members and friends, and be ready to meet the Lord. If you are searching for a Christian sermon about Jesus Christ, the cross, Calvary, salvation, the crucifixion, the resurrection, grace, faith, the blood of Jesus, being born again, and the Second Coming, this message is centered on the finished work of Christ and the call to prepare your heart for eternity. Are you ready? The message closes with a call to get back in the fold, draw closer to God, obey the Spirit of God, and make sure your heart is ready.

What does it mean to truly stand beside someone when they are struggling? In “The Power of Standing Beside Someone,” Elder Dustin Parks delivers a powerful Christian sermon about encouragement, unity, spiritual support, and the responsibility believers have to help one another through the battles of life. Drawing from the story of Moses, Aaron, and Hur in Exodus 17, Elder Parks shows how Israel prevailed when Moses’ hands were lifted and how Aaron and Hur stood beside him when he became weary. The message reminds us that nobody is meant to fight every spiritual battle alone. Sometimes God uses another brother or sister in Christ to strengthen our hands, encourage our hearts, and help us keep going. This sermon addresses the growing problem of discouragement, isolation, division, and people walking away from church and from God. Elder Parks challenges Christians to notice when someone is struggling before they reach the point of giving up. Instead of criticizing, judging, or allowing someone to become isolated, believers are called to pray, encourage, reach out, and stand beside them. The message also addresses church unity and division among Christians. Elder Parks speaks about the unnecessary conflicts that can divide churches and believers over minor issues, while emphasizing that the Body of Christ is made up of many members with different functions. Using 2 Corinthians 12, he reminds us that Christians need one another and that our differences should not prevent us from worshiping God together. Throughout the sermon, Elder Parks points to several powerful biblical examples of people standing beside others: • Moses, Aaron, and Hur: Supporting someone whose hands have become weary. • The Good Samaritan: Helping someone who has fallen into a place of suffering instead of walking past them. • David and Jonathan: Strengthening one another in God and remaining faithful during difficult circumstances. • David and Mephibosheth: Showing how one person’s faithfulness can bless another generation. • The Shunammite Woman and Elisha: Demonstrating how kindness, hospitality, faith, and mutual care can have lasting spiritual impact. • The boy with five loaves and two fish: Showing that God can take something small and use it for a great purpose. • The widow’s two mites: Teaching that God values sincere sacrifice, regardless of how small it may appear. • Matthew 25: Challenging believers to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the needy, visit the imprisoned, and serve “the least of these.” Elder Parks emphasizes that small acts of kindness can make a major difference. A phone call, a prayer, a visit, an encouraging word, a helping hand, or simply asking someone, “Are you okay?” can be exactly what a hurting person needs. The sermon also explores the unseen battles people may be fighting, including struggles in their minds, homes, marriages, finances, jobs, and spiritual lives. We may never know what someone is carrying, which is why Christians should be quick to show love, patience, prayer, compassion, and encouragement. The enemy seeks to isolate people and convince them that nobody cares. This message calls the church to do the opposite. Stand beside one another. Lift one another up. Pray for one another. Strengthen one another. Help those who are struggling. Reach out to those who have walked away. The central challenge of this sermon is simple: When someone else’s hands become heavy, will you be willing to help hold them up? If you have ever felt discouraged, isolated, spiritually weary, or like you are fighting alone, this message is an encouragement to keep going. And if you know someone who is struggling, consider this sermon a reminder to reach out and stand beside them. Scriptures referenced: Exodus 17, 1 Samuel 23, 2 Kings 4, John 6, Mark 12, Matthew 25, and 1 Corinthians/2 Corinthians 12. If this message encourages you, consider sharing it with someone who needs strength, hope, encouragement, or a reminder that they are not alone.

There are moments when God gives a warning that is difficult to hear, but ignoring that warning can have eternal consequences. In this powerful message, Brother Bobby Whitehead preaches from Proverbs 1:22-33 about God’s reproof, the danger of rejecting His Word, and the urgent need to get right with God while there is still time. Proverbs 1 gives a sobering picture of what happens when people repeatedly refuse God’s correction. The Lord says, “Turn you at my reproof,” but some set His counsel at naught and refuse His reproof. The message makes clear that reproof is not meant to destroy us. It exposes what is wrong and calls us back to righteousness. God reaches out through His Word and the Holy Spirit, giving people opportunities to repent and change. Brother Bobby emphasizes that simply sitting in church, hearing preaching, or repeatedly coming to an altar does not replace genuine repentance. If God reveals sin in our lives but we refuse to change, we are rejecting the very correction He has given us. The warning is that there can come a time when a person has resisted God’s voice for so long that they no longer respond to His call. Proverbs 1:26-31 describes the terrible consequences of continually rejecting God’s counsel. The time may come when those who refused to listen will call upon Him, but will not find the answer they once had the opportunity to receive. They will “eat of the fruit of their own way” and be filled with their own devices. This is a serious reminder that sin should never be treated casually and that eternity matters far more than anything we can gain in this life. The sermon also addresses the danger of outward religion without inward transformation. A person can appear clean on the outside while harboring sin in the heart. God sees what people cannot see. His Word and His Spirit expose the condition of the inner man and call us to deal honestly with what He reveals. Brother Bobby shares personal testimony about the mercy God showed him and the many opportunities he had to come to Christ before accepting Jesus in 2011. His concern throughout the message is not condemnation, but the salvation of souls. He stresses that no preacher can save anyone. Each person must respond to Jesus Christ and believe in Him for themselves. The message closes with a direct call to repentance. God has given life, breath, opportunity, His Word, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. If God is dealing with your heart, don’t push Him away. Don’t allow pride, the devil, or continued disobedience to keep you from getting right with God. “Repent or perish” is not a message to ignore. The most important question is not what we possess, what others think about us, or what we accomplish on earth. The question is whether we are ready to stand before God. Listen carefully to this urgent warning from Proverbs 1 and examine your heart. If God is speaking to you, respond while there is still an opportunity. Get right with God today.

This message from Elder Steven Howard challenges believers to move beyond temporary feelings and develop the determination to stand firmly for Christ. Preaching from 2 Timothy 1, he emphasizes the need to guard the faith, hold fast to the truth, and remain faithful even when following Jesus becomes difficult. Elder Howard begins by reflecting on the changing spiritual climate around us and the importance of protecting what God has entrusted to us. Paul’s words to Timothy provide the foundation: stir up the gift of God, do not be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord, and hold fast to sound words in faith and love. Timothy had an unfailing faith that had been passed down through his family, but he was still instructed to stir up what God had placed within him. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. The message reminds us that being born again is the greatest gift and the greatest transformation a person can experience. Elder Howard makes an important distinction between motivation and determination. Using the testimony of a Marine who was told, “You don’t need motivation. You just need determination,” he applies that principle to the Christian life. Feelings can change, circumstances can become difficult, and opposition can increase, but believers must determine that they will continue to serve God, hold fast to His Word, and refuse to compromise. The church faces pressure from the world, society, and even from within its own walls. Unforgiveness, division, superficial religion, and a lack of genuine prayer can weaken the testimony of God’s people. Elder Howard calls believers back to the secret place with God, consistent prayer, the Word of God, fellowship with other believers, and a sincere relationship with Jesus Christ. He also challenges Christians not to be ashamed of their testimony. One encounter with God can change a life, and believers should be willing to tell others what Jesus has done for them. The Gospel has not changed, and there is no substitute or “plan B” for salvation through Jesus Christ. Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, bringing life and immortality through the Gospel. The examples of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and Daniel demonstrate what determination looks like. They refused to sell out to the pressures around them. Their faith was tested, but they remained committed to God, and God was with them through the fire and the lions’ den. Elder Howard reminds us that we must guard what has been entrusted to us and contend for the faith. When spiritual opposition comes, we cannot allow discouragement, sin, fear, or the opinions of others to pull us away from God. We need to keep coming to church, stay in the Word, pray, rehearse what God has already done, and keep our minds and hearts focused on things above. The Gospel still saves. Jesus still changes lives. God is still calling people out of darkness and into His kingdom. The answer is not simply waiting until we feel motivated. We need determination to hold fast, remain faithful, and keep serving God. Don’t be ashamed of your testimony. Guard what God has given you. Hold fast to the truth. Keep your eyes on Jesus and determine that, no matter what comes, you will continue to stand for Christ.

Preparation for eternity is the urgent message at the heart of Pastor Tommy Boring’s sermon, “They Didn’t Forget the Oil. They Neglected It.” Preaching from Matthew 25 and the parable of the ten virgins, Pastor Boring challenges listeners to examine whether they are truly ready to meet God. The five wise virgins and five foolish virgins all knew the bridegroom was coming. The difference was preparation. The foolish virgins had lamps, but they neglected to take oil with them. They did not simply forget what was necessary. They neglected the most important preparation. Pastor Boring uses this picture to warn against neglecting salvation. Many people have heard the Gospel repeatedly. They know about Jesus, His coming, and the need to be born again, yet they continue to put off making things right with God. The danger is not always ignorance. Sometimes it is the decision to wait for another day. The message points to the coming of Christ and the catching away of the church. First Thessalonians 4 describes the dead in Christ rising and the living being caught away to meet the Lord. Pastor Boring emphasizes the urgency of being ready because no one knows when that moment will come. Church attendance, membership, or religious activity cannot replace being born again through Jesus Christ. The lamp in the parable had no usefulness without oil. In the same way, outward religion cannot substitute for the work of God within the soul. The oil represents what is necessary for the lamp to burn, and Pastor Boring uses this illustration to point to salvation and the Spirit of God. The foolish virgins eventually realized their need, but by then it was too late. They asked the wise for oil, but salvation cannot be borrowed, shared, or transferred from one person to another. Each person must respond personally to God’s invitation while the opportunity remains. The midnight cry came, the bridegroom arrived, and the door was shut. The foolish virgins cried out for the door to be opened, but they had waited too long. Pastor Boring uses this sobering picture to emphasize that there is no second chance after death. The time to prepare is now. This sermon is also a direct call to those who have heard the truth but have continued to resist the Holy Spirit. God’s grace is reaching out, and the invitation to salvation is still being given. No one should assume there will always be another opportunity. Pastor Boring reminds us that God sent His Son so that we would not have to face eternal separation from Him. Jesus is the only way to God, and the most important preparation anyone can make is to be born again. If the Spirit of God is speaking to your heart, don’t neglect the opportunity. Don’t put off what matters for eternity. Bow before God, repent of your sin, and call upon Jesus Christ for salvation. The question is not whether you have heard about the oil. The question is whether you have it.

This message from Elder Ronnie Blair takes a fresh look at the familiar story of the prodigal son, shifting the focus from the son who wandered away to the love of the father who never stopped looking for him. Preaching from Luke 15, Elder Blair reminds us that Jesus came to seek and to save those who are lost. The prodigal son demanded his inheritance, left home, wasted everything, and eventually found himself in a place of desperation. But in the middle of the mess, he came to himself. He realized what he had left behind and made the decision to arise and go back to his father. That picture of coming home carries a powerful message about salvation. Elder Blair shares from his own experience in 1973, when his life and home were in a desperate condition. He describes being drawn to the altar by the Holy Ghost, realizing he was lost and undone. Salvation does not come from rehearsing the right words or trying to work our way back to God. It comes through conviction, repentance, and faith in the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins. The father in Luke 15 was watching and waiting. When he saw his son coming from a great distance, he ran to meet him. The father did not stand back and demand an explanation. He had compassion, embraced his son, and welcomed him home. He did not dwell on the past. Instead, he called for the best robe, a ring, and shoes, and commanded that the fatted calf be prepared for a celebration. Elder Blair explains that the father’s actions reveal the heart of God toward a sinner who comes home. God’s grace is greater than our past, and when a sinner repents, there is joy in the presence of God. The church should rejoice when someone is saved rather than question whether they are worthy of God’s forgiveness. The message also turns to the elder son, who remained at home but became angry when his brother returned. His resentment reveals another danger: self-righteousness and an unwillingness to rejoice when God changes someone else’s life. Elder Blair challenges believers not to look at someone’s past and decide that they could never be saved. God can save to the uttermost and do what people consider impossible. Through stories from his ministry, including men who struggled with addiction and a man named Tom Horace whose salvation was questioned by others, Elder Blair shows that human opinions cannot cancel the work of God. When the Holy Spirit changes a life, the evidence will speak for itself. The message also challenges God’s people to worship Him freely. We do not come to church to impress people. We come to worship the One who saved us. There should be joy when the lost are found and the prodigal comes home. Elder Blair closes with a deeply personal testimony of God’s restoration in his own marriage and the faith of his wife during her final illness. Her willingness to trust God completely, whether He chose to heal her or call her home, became a lasting testimony of faith. Whether you feel far from God, are carrying a burden, or simply need to be reminded of His love, this sermon points back to the same truth: God knows you, God loves you, and the Father is still calling people home.

The heart of this message centers on one simple request that carries a powerful challenge: “Sir, we would see Jesus.”Pastor Tommy Boring reminds us that people today are still looking for Jesus, and God has called His people to help them see Him. In John 12, certain Greeks came to Jerusalem to worship and approached Philip with a desire to see Jesus. Their request set the stage for Jesus to speak about His coming death, resurrection, and the purpose for which He came. Throughout Scripture, we see people who were determined to find Jesus. David thirsted for God’s presence, Zacchaeus climbed a tree because he wanted to see Jesus, the wise men traveled from afar to worship Him, and Philip told Nathanael, “Come and see.” Someone had to tell those Greeks that Jesus was there. The same is true today. Someone must tell people about Jesus and give them a reason to seek Him. Pastor Boring points to the many people in Scripture whose lives had been changed by Jesus. The woman at the well invited others to “come, see.” The man born blind could testify, “Whereas I was blind, now I see.” The leper who was cleansed, the woman who was healed after touching Jesus’ garment, Zacchaeus, and the man at Bethesda all had something to say because they had encountered Jesus. Philip and Andrew could not save the Greeks themselves, but they could bring them to Jesus. That is also our responsibility. We cannot save anyone, but we can point people to the One who can. When people get close to Jesus, they hear Him through His Word and feel the drawing of the Holy Spirit. The goal is not simply to come to church, get refreshed, and leave unchanged. We are called to take what God gives us into the highways and hedges and let others know how wonderful Jesus is. In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, instability, and confusion, people need to see something real. They need to see Christians whose lives point to Jesus. The question is not only whether we know Jesus, but whether others can see Jesus in us. What do people see when they look at our lives? Do they see worry, anger, compromise, and the ways of the world? Or do they see the joy, peace, love, holiness, and faithfulness of someone who knows Jesus? The Great Commission is built on the truth that disciples make disciples. We are not called to simply sit in the house of God. We are called to go into the field and work. Someone may be watching your life and wondering if Jesus is real. Your testimony, your worship, your kindness, your faithfulness, and your willingness to speak about Christ may be what ignites a desire in someone else to say, “I want to see Jesus.” Pastor Boring challenges every believer to live so that others can find their way to Christ. May our lives lift Jesus up so clearly that people around us will want to know the Savior we know. “Sir, we would see Jesus.”

What are you feeding your conscience? In this powerful message, Pastor Tommy Boring teaches from Philippians 4 about the importance of strengthening and protecting the inner man. Our conscience is a God-given part of us that helps recognize right and wrong, but it can be shaped by whatever we continually allow into our lives. If we expose ourselves to enough worldly influences, compromise can become normal. But when we fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, our conscience can become stronger and more sensitive to righteousness. Pastor Boring explains that our conscience should never be molded by popular opinion, culture, personal desires, or the behavior of those around us. God’s Word must be the standard. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is powerful enough to pierce into the deepest parts of our being, discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart. Using the picture of “Miracle Grow” for a plant, this sermon challenges us to ask what we are using to nourish our conscience. Philippians 4 provides practical ways to strengthen the inner man: • Stand fast in the Lord and remain faithful. • Be of the same mind and pursue unity with others. • Help and serve people instead of living only for ourselves. • Rejoice in the Lord and maintain a heart of worship. • Practice moderation and self-control. • Develop a life of prayer and dependence on God. • Think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. • Put into practice the things we have learned from God’s Word. Philippians 4:7 promises that the peace of God will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Verse 8 then gives us a pattern for disciplining our thoughts and filling our minds with things that honor God. The world constantly works to redefine right and wrong, but God’s standard has not changed. Our conscience needs to be strengthened so that when we are tempted to compromise, that inner voice will recognize it and respond to the truth of God’s Word. A dusty Bible, neglected prayer life, ungodly influences, and a lack of worship can all affect the condition of the inner man. But there is hope. Through God’s Word, prayer, faithfulness, worship, service, unity, self-control, and obedience, we can nourish the conscience and become more spiritually grounded. The part of you that lives forever needs to be fed the right things. Don’t allow the world to shape your conscience. Give your inner man some “Miracle Grow” through the Word of God and let the Holy Spirit strengthen you to stand for what is right. If this message speaks to you, take time to examine what you are allowing to influence your heart and mind. Feed your conscience with the things of God.

A season of hardship can reveal where our roots are planted. In “When the Heat Comes, Will Your Leaves Stay Green?”, Pastor Tommy Boring brings a powerful message from Jeremiah 17:7-8 about trusting and hoping in the Lord when life becomes difficult. Using the picture of a tree planted by the waters, this sermon reminds us that trusting God does not mean we will never face heat, drought, trouble, or adversity. It means that when those seasons come, we have a source of life that the circumstances around us cannot take away. A tree with roots reaching toward the water can remain green and continue bearing fruit even when everything around it is dry. Pastor Boring begins with Psalm 63 and David’s deep thirst for God, emphasizing the importance of seeking the Lord and pursuing His presence. Just as Peter was able to walk on the water while his eyes were on Jesus, believers must keep their focus on God rather than allowing circumstances, fear, or the enemy’s lies to determine their outlook. The message also points to Joseph as an example of someone who remained rooted in God through incredible adversity. Joseph experienced betrayal, slavery, false accusations, imprisonment, and being forgotten, yet God was with him through every season. His circumstances changed repeatedly, but his source never changed. Because his hope remained in God, Joseph continued to grow and eventually saw God’s purpose fulfilled. Jeremiah himself understood what it meant to endure difficult circumstances. Even when persecution and hardship made him want to stop, God’s Word remained like a fire in his bones. His calling and purpose were greater than the difficulties surrounding him. Pastor Boring challenges us to consider where we have placed our trust. Money, possessions, government, careers, security, and other worldly things cannot provide the peace, strength, or eternal hope that comes from God. The promises of God do not become true because we believe them. They are already settled, and our responsibility is to trust the One who made them. When the heat comes, will your leaves stay green? The answer depends on where your roots are planted. Those who trust and hope in the Lord can remain spiritually alive, continue to bear fruit, and endure seasons of drought. God has never failed, and He will remain faithful through every trial. This sermon is an encouragement to deepen your roots in God’s Word, seek Him daily, and learn to trust Him even when you cannot understand what He is doing. Whatever season you are facing, stay planted by the water. Keep trusting. Keep hoping. Keep seeking God. He will help you make it through.

What happens when we repeatedly ignore the voice inside that tells us something is wrong? In “Seared With a Hot Iron: What Happens When You Ignore Your Conscience,” Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a timely message about the God-given conscience and the danger of allowing it to become defiled, hardened, or seared through continued disobedience and exposure to ungodliness. Drawing from 1 Timothy, Romans, Titus, Hebrews, and other passages, this sermon examines the importance of maintaining a good conscience. God has given humanity an inner moral awareness, but Pastor Boring reminds us that the conscience itself is not the ultimate standard. The Word of God is the final authority, and our conscience must be continually shaped, corrected, and strengthened by Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit. A healthy conscience acts like a moral compass. It convicts us when we sin, warns us when something is wrong, and can lead us toward repentance. In John 8, those who accused the woman caught in adultery were convicted by their own consciences and left one by one. But what happens when a person repeatedly refuses conviction? Every time we ignore what we know is right, it can become easier to ignore the next warning. The message warns of a defiled conscience and a seared conscience, describing how stubbornness, rebellion, hypocrisy, and continual exposure to ungodliness can weaken our sensitivity to sin. What once troubled the heart can eventually seem normal. The more the conscience is ignored, the greater the danger of reaching a place where conviction no longer has the same effect. Yet this sermon also brings a powerful message of hope. No matter how damaged or marred a conscience may seem, God is able to restore what sin has damaged. Hebrews reminds us that the blood of Christ can purge the conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Through salvation, repentance, God’s Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, hearts and consciences can be renewed. Pastor Boring challenges believers to consider what they are allowing to shape their hearts and minds. Are we feeding our conscience with the truth of God’s Word, or are we allowing the world to redefine what is right and wrong? Conscience and the Holy Spirit should work together, guiding us toward truth, repentance, and a closer walk with Christ. The invitation is clear: Don’t ignore the conviction of God. Don’t keep pushing away the voice that calls you to repentance. Every tug of the Holy Spirit is an opportunity to turn, be forgiven, and allow God to make your heart right again. If your conscience is burdened, defiled, or wounded by sin, the blood of Jesus Christ is still able to cleanse and restore.