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Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) *1/ The LORD God of Israel in whom we trust. 2/ What we are to trust him for. 3/ How we are to show that trust.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the command to trust in the Lord with all one's heart, using King Hezekiah as a primary example of exclusive reliance on the God of Israel. It distinguishes between trusting in the true God of the Bible and placing faith in idols, human understanding, or political alliances like Egypt. The exposition outlines three areas of trust: God's sovereign providence over daily life, His specific plan of salvation through Jesus Christ, and His ongoing work in sanctifying and keeping believers. The preacher emphasizes that genuine trust is evidenced by obedience to Scripture, the diligent use of means such as prayer and the Word, and a steadfast hope that rests solely in Jehovah rather than in self-reliance.

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 1. The pre-eminence of his sacrifice. 2. The People included in this sacrifice. 3. The Purity of his sacrifice. 4. The Participants in this sacrifice. This sermon explores the theological significance of Christ as the ultimate Passover sacrifice, drawing parallels between the Old Testament lamb and Jesus' atoning death. The central message emphasizes that true life begins only through the new birth, which is made possible by the preeminence, inclusiveness, and purity of Christ's sacrifice. The exposition highlights that while humanity shares guilt in the crucifixion, God sovereignly ordained the event to satisfy divine justice. The preacher stresses the necessity of applying the blood of Christ to one's life through faith, distinguishing genuine trust from mere intellectual assent. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to rely solely on this perfect substitution for cleansing and eternal salvation.

The sermon explores the practical application of living by faith rather than by sight, using Matthew 6 as the primary foundation to address anxiety regarding daily provisions and future uncertainties. It argues that true faith is exercised through trusting God for daily needs, relying on the authority of Scripture, and maintaining confidence in the midst of scary circumstances. The message emphasizes that faith is a muscle that must be strengthened through hearing the Word and obeying God's directives, even when circumstances appear overwhelming. By examining biblical examples such as the widows of the Old Testament and the disciples in the storm, the text illustrates how reliance on God dispels fear and fosters a contented, joyful life. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to bring others to Jesus and to seek Him first in all personal struggles, affirming that God's provision is sufficient for the present day.

The sermon explores the biblical command to give one's heart to God by examining various negative heart conditions and their corresponding spiritual remedies. It identifies deceit, despising, dying, delaying, double, and despairing hearts as obstacles to a godly life, offering specific scriptural countermeasures such as diligence, devotion, generosity, immediate obedience, singleness of mind, and dependence on God. The teaching emphasizes the urgency of acting on God's will without procrastination and the danger of dividing one's loyalty between worldly pursuits and divine service. Additionally, it addresses the pastoral responsibility of parents to avoid provoking bitterness in their children and encourages believers to trust in God's past, present, and future faithfulness rather than relying on self-sufficiency. The overall tone is instructive and convicting, urging listeners to align their inner dispositions with God's statutes.

Meet Bereans in Action Faith Debate: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 (10/11/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) Should "Artificial Intelligence" be called Algorithm Processing? Do we know GPT means Generative Pre-trained Transformer; or are we "old man yelling at cloud" with "smart phones" making us dumb? Is AI controlled by populism (majority rules), tyrants (authoritarian rule), conventional wisdom (lowest common denominator), or someone else? Does technocratic central command make feedback loops based on majority input instead of the best input? Was AI made only for a moral/religious people, wholly inadequate to the use of any other? How's the gospel stay central thru authentic Spirit-led study & known sources, not a souped-up Wikipedia? Are sermons/counseling affected by what the Ethernet presents as prevailing wisdom, with posers pretending to know what they don't? In the battle of Christ & culture, people are being trained by simulacra designed by post-moderns believing we can't know anything for sure. So, be suspicious. Trust, but verify. Don't trade God-given intelligence for low-information slop- or jobs will be lost, lives sacrificed, & truth surrendered. Thus ends a final plug for the recent series on this topic. Now, here's part 3 of a 4-part discussion on the topic of spiritual apparitions. Find The Faith Debate at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & podcast platforms like SermonAudio & Odysee. Find videos in places such as Rumble. Links for all this are at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Debate Daniel Razvi. Conquered By Love Elijah Dirksen. Whitfield Theological Seminary Kevin Schwartz. Man with dramatic visitation stories