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  1. Aug 16

    God Has Withdrawn Himself (Hosea 5)

    Main Point God sometimes withdraws and brings judgment so that His unfaithful people will seek Him. This sermon examines Hosea chapter five, illustrating how God withdraws His presence and brings judgment upon unfaithful Israel and Judah to provoke repentance. It highlights the spiritual blindness caused by idolatry and pride, noting that outward religious rituals are futile without genuine heart transformation. The preacher contrasts God's subtle discipline with His eventual fierce confrontation, emphasizing that He waits for His people to acknowledge their guilt before restoring fellowship. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to seek the Lord while He may be found, offering hope of mercy and abundant pardon through Jesus Christ.

  2. Aug 9

    Knowing or Rejecting God (Hosea 4)

    Main Points 1. Knowing God produces faithfulness and kindness. 2. Rejecting God produces sin and judgment. This sermon examines Hosea chapter 4 to illustrate the stark contrast between knowing God and rejecting Him. The preacher argues that true knowledge of God produces faithfulness and kindness, while its absence leads to widespread sin, idolatry, and divine judgment. By analyzing the spiritual decay of Israel's leadership and people, the text highlights how greed and rebellion resulted in God's disciplinary abandonment. Despite the severity of the indictment, the underlying motive is described as a loving desire to restore the covenant relationship through correction. The message concludes with an urgent call for personal repentance and reliance on Christ's grace for salvation and sanctification.

  3. Aug 2

    Godly Wisdom: Humble Conduct and Righteous Peace (James 3:13-18)

    Main Points - Godly wisdom is displayed in humble, good conduct (v13). - Earthy wisdom breeds confusion and every evil thing (v14-16). - Godly wisdom bears the fruit of righteousness in peace (v17-18). This sermon contrasts earthly wisdom, characterized by envy and self-seeking, with godly wisdom that flows from above. The central message emphasizes that true wisdom is demonstrated through humble conduct and good works rather than mere intellectual knowledge. Key theological themes include the necessity of salvation by grace alone and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in producing righteous fruit. The preacher urges believers to examine their hearts for purity, peaceability, gentleness, and mercy as evidence of divine wisdom. Ultimately, the text calls for a sober self-assessment and reliance on God to cast aside selfish motives and live peacefully.

  4. Jul 26

    My People Restored (Hosea 2:2-3:5)

    Main Points 1. God disciplines His people in order to restore them (2:2–23). 2. God redeems His people in order to restore them (3:1–5). This sermon explores the prophetic book of Hosea, using the metaphor of an unfaithful marriage to illustrate Israel's spiritual adultery and God's relentless pursuit of restoration. The preacher emphasizes that God disciplines His people not for abandonment but to bring them back to a right relationship with Him. Key themes include the futility of seeking satisfaction in idols and the supernatural nature of divine love that redeems even when humanity is unworthy. The message concludes by connecting Hosea's actions to Christ's redemptive work, inviting listeners to repent, return to God, and embrace the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

  5. Jul 19

    My People, Mercy Is Shown (Hosea 1:1-2:1)

    Main Point God remains faithful even when His people are unfaithful. This sermon introduces the book of Hosea, explaining its context among the minor prophets and outlining its central rhythm of sin, judgment, and restoration. The preacher analyzes Hosea's symbolic marriage to Gomer as a living illustration of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's subsequent covenantal response. Key themes include the withdrawal of mercy due to rebellion and the ultimate promise of reconciliation through God's unconditional faithfulness. The message emphasizes that while judgment is necessary for sin, God's primary intent is always restoration and the reclamation of His people as His own. The sermon concludes with an urgent invitation for listeners to repent, trust in Jesus Christ, and rely on God's enduring grace.

  6. Jul 5

    Keep Yourselves in the Love of God (Jude 20-25)

    Main Point Keep yourselves in the love of God (v. 21). This sermon concludes the study of Jude by examining the practical commands for believers to maintain their spiritual standing amidst false teaching. The central exhortation is to keep oneself in the love of God through building faith via Scripture, praying in dependence on the Holy Spirit, and eagerly anticipating Christ's return. The preacher outlines a strategy for engaging with others, distinguishing between those who need compassionate guidance and those requiring urgent rescue from error. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that while believers are commanded to act, their ability to remain steadfast relies entirely on God's power and wisdom. The passage concludes with a benediction praising God as the only Savior who keeps His people from stumbling and presents them faultless.

  7. Jun 28

    Judgment on the Ungodly (Jude 11-19)

    Main Points 1. False teachers are not what they appear to be (vv. 11–13, 16–19). 2. False teachers will be judged (vv. 14–15). This sermon examines Jude's warning against infiltrating false teachers who distort God's grace and deny Christ's lordship. The preacher analyzes three historical examples of rebellion—Cain, Balaam, and Korah—to illustrate the self-will, greed, and pride characteristic of these deceivers. Six vivid metaphors describe their dangerous nature as hidden reefs, fruitless trees, and wandering stars that lead believers astray. Despite their deceptive appearances, the passage assures that God will execute final judgment on all ungodly actions and speech. Believers are commanded to remember apostolic warnings and stand firm in the truth against such divisions.

  8. Jun 21

    Men Under Authority (Luke 7:1-10)

    Main Points Men under authority… 1. Love others (vv. 2, 5) 2. Lead others (vv. 3, 6, 8) 3. Stay humble (vv. 6–7) 4. Have faith (vv. 8–9) This sermon centers on the example of a Roman centurion whose faith in Jesus Christ exemplifies the transformative power of being under authority. Through a narrative from Luke 7, the preacher highlights four key characteristics of those who submit to divine and human authority: love for others, courageous leadership, humble self-awareness, and profound faith rooted in the recognition of Jesus' supreme authority. The centurion, though a Gentile and a military officer, demonstrates genuine love by valuing his servant's life, leads by interceding on his behalf, humbly acknowledges his unworthiness, and displays extraordinary faith by trusting Jesus' word alone to heal from a distance. The sermon emphasizes that true leadership begins with submission to Christ, and that such faith—marked not by quantity but by its proper object—is what moves God to act. Ultimately, the message calls all believers, regardless of gender or age, to examine their response to God's authority and to live in humble, faithful obedience, inviting both personal transformation and renewed trust in Christ's power and grace.

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  • Creator
    Bob Grass
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
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    © Living Word Bible Church
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