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  Kiss the Son 08.10.2026 10m

  This sermon examines Psalm 2 as a depiction of the futility of human opposition against God, highlighting the divine sovereignty of Christ as King over His church. The exposition contrasts the ridiculousness of earthly powers raging against the Anointed One with the certainty of God's judgment and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom. It emphasizes the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son, where the Son intercedes for the prosperity of the gospel and the conversion of sinners. The message calls for a response of wise submission and godly fear from both rulers and subjects, urging them to abandon opposition and embrace true piety. Ultimately, the sermon concludes with an invitation to trust in Jesus Christ, finding blessing and safety in a relationship of love and submission to God.
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  Joshua's Farewell Challenge 07.10.2026 28m

  Joshual challenges Israel to follow the Lord completely or not at all
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  Great is the Lord - Psalm 145 07.10.2026 30m

  This sermon explores the true nature of praise as a comprehensive mindset rather than merely a musical activity, arguing that believers should respond to God's character with consistent adoration. The message emphasizes that praise is personal, requiring an individual relationship with God as King, and is continual, extending beyond Sunday services to every aspect of daily life. It highlights the certainty of praise, which remains steadfast regardless of changing circumstances because it is rooted in the immutable nature of God. The speaker further illustrates that praise is intergenerational, urging the church to pass down a testimony of God's greatness to the next generation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of unwavering praise grounded in God's gracious and merciful character, pointing toward the eternal worship of the Lamb in Revelation.
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  God speaking in a spoiled harvest 07.10.2026 47m

  Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. (1 Samuel 12:17-19) *1/ God's promise to a people that had done wickedness. 2/ God's way of making us perceive and see that our wickedness is great. 3/ The effect.* ~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Service Preached at Bodle Street Baptist Chapel, England. ~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** This sermon examines the account in 1 Samuel where God sends thunder and rain to spoil the harvest, using this event to convict Israel of the wickedness of demanding a human king. The central message emphasizes that God's providential acts, even those involving loss or hardship, serve to reveal sin and direct believers toward the Gospel. The preacher argues that while God may permit circumstances that appear neutral or even favourable, it is His Word that defines righteousness, and He uses the 'rod' of chastening to ensure His people recognize their need for a Saviour. The discourse highlights that the remedy for sin was always present in the person of Jesus Christ, who stands as the ultimate intercessor. Ultimately, the intended effect of such divine dealings is a reverent fear of the Lord and a deepened appreciation for the grace found in the Gospel.
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  Affected by Affliction, or Effective in Affliction? 07.10.2026 43m

  Will life's afflictions shake your faith, or will God use them to strengthen your testimony? The Apostle Paul warned the young believers at Thessalonica that afflictions would come. And they did. Concerned for their spiritual condition, Paul sent Timothy to establish and comfort them concerning their faith. He feared that Satan, the tempter, might use their suffering to draw them away from the truth, making his labour among them vain. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5, Pastor Ed Decker challenges believers to examine how they respond when trials, hardships, and spiritual opposition come. The question is not whether affliction will come, but what it will accomplish in your life. Will you be AFFECTED by affliction, allowing trouble to move you away from your faith? Or will you be EFFECTIVE in affliction, standing firm in God's Word and remaining faithful through the storm? Key Scripture: "That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto." — 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Join Pastor Ed Decker and Arnold Baptist Tabernacle for this timely message about steadfast faith, spiritual endurance, and remaining faithful when life gets difficult.
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  The Old Paths 06.10.2026 1h 52m

  The sermon calls for a return to the 'old paths' of fervent prayer, personal holiness, and genuine conversion, contrasting the superficiality of modern religious practices with the depth of historical revivals. It argues that true revival is not merely an increase in numbers or emotional excitement, but a profound transformation of character evidenced by a life of devotion and separation from worldly influences. Through anecdotes of past revivalists and the failures of contemporary ministries, the message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's work requires a lifestyle of intercession and obedience rather than programmed events. The speaker urges believers to prioritize the knowledge of God and the fear of judgment over cultural trends, asserting that only a life rooted in the Word and sustained by prayer can withstand the coming judgment and effectively reach the lost.
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  The Fear Of God #1 - Dr. Albert N. Martin 06.10.2026 58m
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  Necessary Honesty, Documenting Deceivers 06.10.2026 1h 3m

  Started off looking at the necessity of stating your presuppositions, your beliefs, in any theological discussion, and then illustrated it with a video from Hayden Carroll lying to Frank Turek recently at an event in the Phoenix area. Then further illustrated it with the deceptiveness of Jacob Hansen in misrepresenting Deuteronomy 22 in a recent discussion online. Went to the big board and walked through the text, vindicating the Law of God from Hansen's cavils.
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  Fear to Favour 06.10.2026 29m

  This sermon examines the final reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50, highlighting the transition from their fear of retribution to genuine repentance and forgiveness. The preacher contrasts mere remorse with true repentance, illustrating how the Holy Spirit convicts sinners to seek mercy rather than wallowing in guilt. By analyzing the brothers' plea and Joseph's response, the message emphasizes that while humans are responsible for their evil deeds, God sovereignly works all things for good, as seen in Joseph's ability to forgive because he recognized God's hand in his life. The exposition connects this narrative to the Christian experience of mediation through Christ, urging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and the promise of restoration despite past failures.
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  The Fruit of Fear: What will you do with Jesus 05.10.2026 43m

  This sermon examines the trial of Jesus before Pilate to illustrate how fear of man can distort judgment and lead to sinful choices. The central message argues that fear weakens conviction, causing individuals to abandon truth for the sake of personal comfort or social approval. By analyzing Pilate's hesitation and the religious leaders' manipulation, the text highlights the spiritual danger of allowing external pressure to override God's revealed will. The preacher emphasizes that while humans may be tempted by worldly consequences, they are never forced to sin, and true righteousness requires standing firm on the truth despite the cost. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to pause, pray, and present themselves to God, ensuring their actions reflect holiness rather than selfishness or fear.
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  Blessed Is The Nation Psalm 33 Part B 05.10.2026 32m

  This exposition of Psalm 33 highlights the sovereignty of God over all creation and the futility of human pride and power. The sermon contrasts the inability of kings, armies, and human strength to provide salvation with the divine ability to judge the wicked and preserve the righteous. It emphasizes God's omniscience, noting that He sees all the works and hearts of men, which should inspire awe and accountability. Central to the message is the assurance that God's eye is upon those who fear Him, offering deliverance from death and sustenance in times of famine. The sermon concludes with an encouragement for believers to wait on the Lord, trusting in His mercy and holy name as their ultimate help and shield.
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  #3610 John 124 – A: “No Power” 05.10.2026 26m

  In our past we feared death and its power over us, however, after the Lord Jesus Christ's death on the cross and rising from the death, He conquered death and death has no power over us.
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  The Trial Before Pilate, Part 1 04.10.2026 43m

  An exposition of John 18:28–32 examining the opening exchange between the Jewish leaders and Pontius Pilate as they deliver Jesus for execution. The sermon traces the bitter irony of the chief priests refusing to enter the praetorium for fear of ceremonial defilement while simultaneously conspiring to put the innocent Son of God to death, and shows how their very actions fulfil Jesus' earlier words concerning the manner of his death. Main points: - the irony of the Jewish leaders' ceremonial scruples at the very moment of their greatest moral corruption - the significance of Roman authority and why the Jews could not execute Jesus themselves - the sovereign fulfilment of Christ's own predictions concerning the kind of death he would die Scripture references: - Numbers 9:6-14 - Psalm 2:1-2 - John 3:14; 8:28; 12:32-33; 18:1-32 - Acts 2:23; 4:27-28 - Romans 8:31-32 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-john-18-the-trial-before-pilate-part-1-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai
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  The Most High Rules 04.10.2026 32m

  I came to the book of Daniel prepared to preach Christ from the heroic prophetic feats of the title character. Surely he is the great type of Christ in his own book! And indeed, as we will see Daniel consistently acts as prophet and priest throughout his time in Babylon, with parallels to the Son of Man that are not to be taken lightly. But in chs. 2 & 4, much to my surprise, I have discovered that the great type of the Son of Man is not Daniel, but Nebuchadnezzar! The pagan monarch, the Babylonian tyrant, the destroyer of God's temple, the man who surely ought to be a one-dimensional villain — that man is like Christ in numerous ways. We saw in ch. 2 that he is called "kings of kings" and that he is the "head of gold," a description that overlaps the description of the Beloved in Song of Solomon 5. But those parallels are small potatoes compared to the narrative arc of Daniel 4, in which we see humiliation and exaltation, a cosmic tree cut down and then regrown. Yes, clearly Nebuchadnezzar is not Christ. But he is like Him in some key ways, ways that mark out the Babylonian as a foil character whose flaws highlight the perfections of the lion of the tribe of Judah. Particularly in his humiliation and exaltation, Nebuchadnezzar reminds us of the humiliation and exaltation of the Son of Man, and teaches us the lesson he learned: conformity to Christ requires humility.
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  Have I Got your Attention yet? - God 04.10.2026 51m

  God does not speak merely to fill the air. He speaks to give wisdom, to correct the simple, and to establish the fear of the LORD in the heart. His calls may come through His provision, His Word, His works, correction, or the hard circumstances that make us stop and listen. From Proverbs 1:1-7 and Proverbs 1:28, Pastor Ed Decker shows that real knowledge does not begin with information. It begins when we stop, listen, and fear the LORD. Isaiah reminds us that there is no God beside Him, that He has declared the end from the beginning, and that He teaches us to profit and leads us in the way we should go. Wisdom is available, but fools despise wisdom and instruction until consequences make the warning plain. Text: Proverbs 1:1-7; Proverbs 1:28; Isaiah 45:5; Isaiah 46:9; Isaiah 48:17 Key truth: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." — Proverbs 1:7
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  Grieving the Spirit 04.10.2026 38m

  The sermon explores the theological tension between the believer's secure seal in the Holy Spirit and the reality of grieving the Holy Spirit by sinning. It argues that Christianity is not merely about moral performance but about a personal relationship with the indwelling God, where the believer's body serves as the temple of the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that sin, whether in thought, word, or deed, causes grief to the Spirit because He is a person who dwells within the believer, knowing every intention and action. The preacher urges the audience to live with a reverential fear of God, defined as an acute awareness of His constant presence, which transforms daily conduct and prevents the gradual loss of spiritual joy and assurance. Ultimately, the call is to acknowledge the Spirit's leading in every aspect of life.
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  Ecclesiastes 6 and 7 04.10.2026 29m

  This sermon examines the futility of worldly pursuits by analyzing Solomon's observations in Ecclesiastes regarding wealth, longevity, and human achievement. It argues that material riches and long life do not guarantee satisfaction or happiness, citing examples of wealthy individuals who died without benefit or purpose. The text contrasts the superficial joy of feasting with the profound spiritual insight gained through mourning and sorrow, suggesting that facing mortality leads to a better understanding of life's priorities. Furthermore, it highlights the limitations of human wisdom and the danger of relying on one's own understanding or trusting in others, emphasizing that only God provides true stability and meaning. The central message is that while earthly things are transient and often unsatisfying, fearing God and seeking His wisdom is the only path to a meaningful existence.
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  Do Right When It Costs You 04.10.2026 52m

  Ebed-melech heard that Jeremiah had been left in a dungeon, and he brought the matter to the king even though powerful men were responsible. His response shows us how trust in God leads to truthful speech, practical action, and tender care for someone in danger. From Jeremiah 38:7-13, this message challenges the fear that keeps known duties undone and points us toward the next faithful step. Doing right may carry a cost, but silence and delay can leave real needs unmet. Scripture References: Jeremiah 38:7-13 James 4:17
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  Wisdom for this world 04.10.2026 47m

  Who or what do you want to be? Too often, our eyes and our hearts are fixed on those who seem to be great in this world, but they are far from God. In response we hear wisdom speak. WIsdom gives a warning: do not let your heart envy sinners. Wisdom urges a contrast: we are instead to be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day. Wisdom offers a promise: surely there is a hereafter and your hope will not be cut off. We need to lift our eyes and our hearts above this world and beyond the sinners who seem to have all this world offers, to the promised hereafter and the glorious hope which Christ provides.
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  Who Can This Be? 04.10.2026 47m

  Who Can This Be? Psalm 107:23-32, Luke 8:22-25 October 4, 2026