The Preaching of the Cross

THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, FL
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The Preaching of the Cross is the daily weekday radio ministry of Pastor James W. Knox, featuring in-depth, expository Bible teaching.

  1. 5h ago

    Philippians (Lesson 25)

    Every day we’re trained to build our own name, defend our own pride, and demand our own due. Philippians 2 cuts straight through that instinct and puts a different mindset in front of us: the mind that was also in Christ Jesus, a life of humility for the good of others. We walk carefully through how strife and vainglory start in the thought life, and how lowliness of mind becomes the practical path to unity, joy, and a Christian life that actually pleases God. Then we face the question most people won’t say out loud but almost everyone feels: what’s the benefit of living that way? The passage answers with Jesus Himself. Because He humbled Himself unto death, God highly exalted Him. That is not only theology, it’s a loud reminder that God rewards faithful service, even though He owes us nothing. The Christian life is not a gamble on empty sacrifice; it is trust in a God who keeps His promises. From there, we focus on one line with eternal weight: “every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” We talk about what it means to confess the full name Jesus, Christ, and Lord, why there will be no competing loyalties in eternity, and why some will confess with rejoicing while others confess in regret. Finally, we land on Romans 10:9 and the urgency of responding now: confess with your mouth and believe in your heart. If this message challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this Bible teaching on Philippians 2, Christian humility, and the lordship of Jesus Christ. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  2. 1d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 24)

    A lot of people speak confidently about God until they get even a glimpse of His holiness. We’re continuing our Philippians study in 2:10-11, where Scripture says every knee will bow at the name of Jesus and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we’re asking what that means for real life right now, not just someday. I walk through the Bible’s repeated pattern of human collapse in the presence of God: Job goes silent, Isaiah cries out about his own uncleanness, and Daniel loses all strength when he sees the glorious Christ of Daniel 10. Then we move into the New Testament where Peter, the seasoned fisherman, tries to reason with Jesus until one miracle shatters his pride and he falls at Jesus’ knees, calling Him “Lord.” That change from seeing Jesus as a helpful teacher to confessing Him as Lord is the dividing line between religious talk and genuine faith. Along the way we connect Moses, Sinai, Manoah, and other passages that underline the fear of the Lord, God’s justice, and God’s mercy. We also speak plainly about the exclusivity of Jesus Christ, the reality of judgment, and the invitation to bow now in repentance and trust rather than later in terror. If you care about biblical preaching, Philippians 2, the holiness of God, and salvation through the name of Jesus, this message is for you. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review that tells us what line or passage challenged you most. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  3. 2d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 23)

    Every knee will bow. Not as a metaphor, not as a tradition, but as a certainty. We open Philippians 2:10-11 and slow down long enough to feel the weight of what God says about Jesus Christ: universal submission, universal confession, and a glory that leaves no room for casual religion. We also talk honestly about why this lands so hard in modern life. Our culture has trained us to treat authority as optional and reverence as outdated, so it is easy to slide into questioning God as if He owes us explanations. Using Romans 14, we trace the coming reversal: the day of judgment is not God answering to man, but man giving account to God. Then we walk through Job 38, where the Lord answers out of the whirlwind and Job finally realizes what most of us resist admitting until we are confronted by holiness. From there, we challenge a style of preaching that encourages people to order God around, “name it and claim it,” and turn Bible verses into leverage. Isaiah 45 brings the focus back to the center: God alone receives the bowing of every knee, and if Philippians says every knee bows at the name of Jesus, then Jesus Christ is God. Finally, Isaiah 6 shows what happens when someone really sees the King: pride collapses, excuses die, and worship becomes unavoidable. Listen, share this with a friend, and if it helped you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the message. What line or passage hit you the hardest? Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  4. 5d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 22)

    One name outlasts every headline, every legacy, and every empire. We walk through Philippians 2:9-11 and slow down on the moment where the text turns from Christ’s suffering to His exaltation: God the Father highly exalts Jesus Christ and gives Him a name above every name, a name that will not fade when our bodies return to dust. From there, we trace the Bible’s sharp contrast between humility and pride. Jesus goes down in obedient sacrifice and is lifted up in eternal honor, while self-exaltation is exposed as a trap that ends in ruin. We connect that to everyday life, where people chase recognition, status, and a reputation, and we ask the question Scripture keeps asking: whose glory are we really living for? We also unpack what the Bible says about the name of Jesus: a saving name (Matthew 1:21), a powerful name (Luke 10), a hated name (Luke 21), and the only name of salvation (Acts 4:12). That leads to the sobering reality of final accountability, including the Great White Throne judgment of Revelation 20, and the simple call to bow now in faith rather than later in condemnation. If you’ve ever wondered what truly matters at the end of life, this message lands with clarity and urgency. Subscribe for more Bible preaching, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review that helps others find the gospel centered teaching. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  5. 6d ago

    Philippians (Lesson 21)

    Pride has a way of disguising itself as “discernment,” “standards,” or even “self respect,” and then it quietly drains the joy out of our homes, our churches, and our friendships. We open Philippians 2 and follow Paul’s call to one mind, one love, and lowliness of mind, then we let the spotlight land where the passage puts it: on Jesus Christ, who chose the downward path on purpose.  We talk about why Christ’s humility is not just something to admire, but a mindset to adopt. Using Psalm 8 and Psalm 113, we zoom out to the scale of creation and then zoom in to the astonishing claim that God sets His attention on man, even humbling Himself to behold what He made. That makes the incarnation and the cross feel even more staggering, and it also exposes our excuses. If the worthy One served the unworthy, what does that say about the pride behind our refusal to sacrifice for others?  Then we get painfully practical. If I serve for my benefit, bitterness will find me sooner or later. If I serve for someone else’s good, joy becomes possible every day because there is always someone to help. We connect that to church life, family conflict, and the temptation to quit, and we walk through John 15 and 1 John 3 to show that biblical love is not a feeling but obedience that acts, sacrifices, and stays faithful. If you want Christian joy that lasts, this message aims straight at the heart.  Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one area where you need to replace pride with service this week? Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  6. Sep 16

    Philippians (Lesson 20)

    God didn’t “almost” save you. Philippians 2 shows Jesus Christ stepping down, on purpose, from eternal glory to the brutal shame of the cross and it forces a question we can’t dodge: what does real humility actually look like? We open up Philippians 2:5–11 and trace the downward steps Scripture describes. Christ exists in the form of God, equal with God, and He is worshiped without stealing honor that isn’t His. Then He does the unthinkable: He makes Himself of no reputation, takes the form of a servant, and is made in the likeness of men. We talk through the reality of the incarnation, the cost of being rejected and despised, and the wonder of “God with man’s clothes on,” walking among ordinary people. From there, we slow down at the heart of the passage: Jesus “became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” This message argues clearly that the crucifixion is not simply the outcome of human politics or a violent plot. It is willing obedience to the Father’s will, the planned work of redemption, and the center point of Christianity. We then turn back to Philippians 2:1–4 and bring it home: like-minded love, no strife, lowliness of mind, esteeming others, and looking out for someone else’s good. If you want practical Christian living, servant leadership, and a real blueprint for unity in the church, it starts here. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us what challenged you most. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  7. Sep 15

    Philippians (Lesson 19)

    Self-centered faith promises happiness but it can’t deliver joy. We open Philippians 2 and follow the Bible’s logic all the way down to the places it stings: full joy grows out of self-denial, self-sacrifice, and a mind governed by Jesus Christ rather than by ego, preference, or pride. We talk plainly about what happens when church becomes a shopping trip. If our first question is “What does your church have for me?” we’re already aimed at disappointment, offense, and constant friction. Philippians 2 pushes us toward a different posture: being like minded through shared love, refusing strife and vain glory, esteeming others better than ourselves, and learning to look on the things of others. That isn’t soft language, it’s a direct call to spiritual maturity that transforms marriages, friendships, and local church life. Then we center everything on the example that settles the argument: Jesus Christ. He was equal with God, yet He made Himself of no reputation, took the form of a servant, humbled Himself, and obeyed unto death, even the death of the cross. That’s not a slogan, it’s the model. If we want real Christian joy and real biblical Christianity, we have to stop demanding to be served and start living to bless. Subscribe for more Bible preaching, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

  8. Sep 14

    Philippians (Lesson 18)

    Philippians 2:1-11 hits like a mountain peak because it refuses to let the gospel stay theoretical. We read the passage, then slow down to ask what it demands of us in real relationships: how we speak, how we serve, and what we do when pride starts steering the wheel. If you’ve ever wondered why joy can feel out of reach even when you “know the right truths,” this message ties joy to humility, unity, and the mind of Christ in a way that lands on Monday morning, not just Sunday.  We talk about consolation in Christ and the comfort of love for people who are suffering in mortal bodies in a troubled world. Then we unpack fellowship of the Spirit, not as a path to self-advancement, but as the Holy Spirit working through believers to comfort, minister, and bless others. When we choose self-centered living, we grieve the Spirit and miss the opportunities God puts right in front of us. When we yield our lives to serve, we experience deeper fellowship with God and become part of his mercy to someone else.  From there, the passage presses on unity: being like minded, having the same love, being of one accord. We apply it to marriage, church life, and everyday conflicts, and we challenge the modern pull toward self-focus that promises happiness but can’t deliver lasting Christian joy. Finally, we hold up Jesus Christ as the supreme example of self-denial, obedience, and the cross, and we connect his downward path and exaltation to our call to reject strife and vain glory and to esteem the other person as more important. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us what line from Philippians 2 convicted you most. Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.com Ministry Website — JamesWKnox.org  YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermons Sermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLand Web Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org

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The Preaching of the Cross is the daily weekday radio ministry of Pastor James W. Knox, featuring in-depth, expository Bible teaching.

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    THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, FL
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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