God's redeeming grace calls us to value people over possessions 1. Protect your neighbour's dignity 2. Promote your neighbour's good

Jon Ikin - Genesis Part 2

This sermon explores Revelation 7 as an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals, focusing on the sealing of God's people before impending judgment. The speaker analyzes the symbolic number 144,000 as representing the complete remnant of believers from both Israel and the nations, preserved spiritually through Christ's blood. Historical context links these judgments to the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70, while also acknowledging their broader theological significance for the church age. The passage highlights God's sovereignty in protecting His elect amidst tribulation and the ultimate victory of the multitude worshiping before the throne. The central message assures believers of their secure identity in Christ and the certainty of their eternal preservation.

The sermon argues that the church is not currently in nor will be present during the seven-year tribulation, as believers are rescued from God's wrath. It identifies the opening of the seals in Revelation 6 as the beginning of this divine judgment, emphasizing that these events originate directly from Jesus rather than Satan or human agency. The speaker highlights the severity of the first half of the tribulation, describing it as a time of global violence and suffering that has not yet occurred. By contrasting general persecution with specific divine wrath, the message asserts that the church's absence is biblically consistent with God's protection of His bride. Ultimately, the presentation serves as an urgent call to salvation for non-believers, offering the hope of the rapture as an escape from the coming judgment.

The sermon explores the reality of spiritual warfare, distinguishing between the internal conflict of spirit versus flesh and the external battle against satanic powers. Drawing from Job, Daniel, and Revelation, it illustrates how believers are engaged in a cosmic struggle against principalities and rulers of darkness. The central focus is on Ephesians 6, detailing the full armor of God as the necessary defense for standing firm against these spiritual attacks. Each piece of armor, including truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word of God, serves a specific role in protecting the believer and enabling offensive spiritual action. Ultimately, the message encourages persistent prayer and reliance on Christ's power to overcome the devil's schemes.

James Dobson. John MacArthur. Phil Robertson. Voddie Baucham. Charlie Kirk. The prophets are gone, but their voices still echo. Kevin and Danny mark one year since these five godly leaders passed away. They revisit the urgent, biblical case made by each of them - to pull the children out of the godless public schools before it's too late. Will the church listen to their voices?

God's timing is sovereign and perfect, even when it does not align with our hurried human expectations. Through biblical examples like Mordecai and the wisdom of Solomon, the text encourages believers to embrace waiting seasons as vital times of preparation, character building, and protection. The article concludes by urging readers to resist the temptation to force their own outcomes, instead choosing to persevere in faithful obedience and relinquish control to God's ultimate plan.

God's timing is sovereign and perfect, even when it does not align with our hurried human expectations. Through biblical examples like Mordecai and the wisdom of Solomon, the text encourages believers to embrace waiting seasons as vital times of preparation, character building, and protection. The article concludes by urging readers to resist the temptation to force their own outcomes, instead choosing to persevere in faithful obedience and relinquish control to God's ultimate plan.

God's timing is sovereign and perfect, even when it does not align with our hurried human expectations. Through biblical examples like Mordecai and the wisdom of Solomon, the text encourages believers to embrace waiting seasons as vital times of preparation, character building, and protection. The article concludes by urging readers to resist the temptation to force their own outcomes, instead choosing to persevere in faithful obedience and relinquish control to God's ultimate plan.

Let's examine Psalm 61:2 in its historical and literary context, explore the imagery of the "rock," and consider how this well-known verse can be applied today without losing its original meaning.

David Lloyd is the father of Davy Lloyd. He's a graduate of Ozark Bible Institute and College. After marriage to his wife Alicia, they moved to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in order to pursue their missionary calling: a children's home under the name Missions in Haiti. They raised more than 100 children to adulthood, where hundreds of children are educated annually. As we read through the Scriptures, we see many occasions in which God miraculously delivered individuals from harm. We read of Daniel whom God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions. There was Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego delivered from the fiery furnace. Queen Esther and her people were protected when it seemed they would be wiped out by those who hated the Jews. We think of Peter whom God sent an angel to open prison doors and Elijah who was protected by perhaps the most wicked king and queen of Israel. While some were delivered from death, others were delivered by death. Hebrews 11 writes of those who were stoned, sawn asunder, killed by the sword, or suffered in other situations. Why does God deliver some and not others? Job writes as recorded in Job 23:14, "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him." We don't know the mind of God, but we do know God can be trusted and glorified in life or in death. Today's program is a true account of what happened just two years ago, as we learn about the simple service and the sudden sacrifice of martyrs in Haiti, and a family who had devoted themselves to serving the Lord at a Haitian children's home until their lives and that of a Christian co-worker were taken.