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Romans 7: 4 - 25 will be referenced during our lesson on the Grace of God's Law. The sermon, entitle "Of Enmity, the Prophets and the Church: God's Care for us unto Eternity, will focus on Romans 8: 1-11 and will reference, among other Scriptures, Acts 24. Jacques Ellul was a teacher and professor prior to WWII, put out of his position in Vichy France because of his outspoken resistance to the compromises of French officials to the Nazis. He went on to become a famous French Resistance Fighter against the Nazi. During that time, he studied Nazi propaganda seeking to discover their tactics and methods used to eviscerate the heart of men and women. 20 years later he would write a book called “Propaganda” in which he demonstrated almost 30 years of increased expertise in the subject we call propaganda. Propaganda has nothing to do with telling big stories to persuade people, but rather, he taught there are two kinds of propaganda which work hand in glove with each other. One type is Agitation Propagand

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Scripture Texts: Luke 11:16 - 42; and I Corinthians 14; Ephesians 4:1-19; and II Chronicles 7: 14 The Sermon by Dr. Wayne Sedlak is entitled Prayer, Prophets, and "the People" This is no ordinary series on prayer. What does God require of prayer? “Problem-Searching…Vexed and Confused” If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (II Chronicles 7:14) “Problem Searching” is a phrase I’ve used to describe how each of us is responsible to raise questions concerning Scripture texts to find what God intends for us to learn in His Word… Not simply what WE desire to find, or already know. In the passage, God raises a problem many simply do not discern. And what is that “problem”? When the people of Nineveh were called by the prophet Jonah, we are told in chapter 3 verse 5 “So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put o

We’re in another era, so often described in Scripture where turbulence and discord seem to have gripped society in general and the church in particular. Many of today’s pastors are NOT equipped to handle this era. Christians throughout the churches- judging by their comments across a wide range of Internet opinions- show what Deuteronomy speaks of to a troubled, vexed and rebuked society. We are seeing it played out in front of us all throughout the country. The default response of the average Christian and his/her pastor is “we’ll pray about it.” Obviously, prayer is vital in the walk of the Christian, but it is not a mere default position. And it is certainly tempting, by the lack of any further insights or responses, to judge “we’ll pray about it” as a helpless "that’s all I know what to do" (or discern.) So what does God require of prayer? In Genesis 32 we see Jacob wresting with the Lord before he received a blessing. Why the wrestling? In Matthew 15 we see the Canaanite woman in desperation crying u

Sermon by Dr.Wayne Sedlak is entitled: Bearing Fruit...Bringing Forth More Fruit, Based on John 15:1-27 Grace of God's Holy Law: Zechariah 4:1-14; Hebrews 11:1-10. Refresh your understanding of Acts 23 as it will be referenced. Zechariah is awakened from his sleep and is confronted with images of a candlestick and olive branches. As he stares on at the images and does not know what they mean. Similarly, the Church being asleep is being awakened and is confronted with the reality that is in front of her. And she does not understand. In this sermon Dr. Reverend Sedlak instructs us on what Zerubbabel was confronted with, which was hatred and division, to what we are confronted with and how the Lord commanded Zerubbabel to "Not despise the day of small things." In the midst of all the confusion, the Church is commanded to bring the Altar forward, as worship of the Lord is paramount, and the principal founding element of the Christian life; as testified by Abraham in his quest through the land of Canaan.

Grace of Gods Law Reading: II Chronicles 34; I Peter 4: 11-19 (Reference Acts 23) Sermon Scripture Text: II Chronicles 6: 40 - 7: 1 - 22: Solomon and The Dedication of the Temple. Of Note: The Fire from Heaven to Consume the Sacrifice....

Our Law portion will consist of Joshua 11: 1- 9; II Chronicles 1: 8 - 17. The sermon, entitled, "Memorial Day: Unique among the Nations of the earth" will focus primarily on Acts 23: 11- 35

The History of the Great Commission shows that the greatest advances in the history of the Church take place when the Church understands its “toolbox” – the Law of the Lord. God made it clear to Israel repeatedly that to impugn or ignore His Law, was to walk away from Him. So is it written in Judges 3, where Israel is revealed as being “tested” by the Lord by the lifestyle, customs, beliefs and behavior of the nations God left in Palestine when Israel conquered the land. Christ’s admonition in Matthew 5 calls us to be a light to the world. Immediately after that verse 16, Christ, instead of developing the theme of being a light, warns us strictly NOT to believe He came to destroy the Law and the prophets (vs. 17). He came to “fulfill” them. The term Christ uses is πληρόω, “play-ro'-o” in the Greek. Its proper use means “mature.” And Christ teaches us that such maturity begets supernatural impact and awe-inspiring change when the Church teaches and preaches it and the people live it! The tragedy of our impot

All throughout history, government has been one of the least examined issues by the Church of Christ. It is simply presumed that because God is sovereign over “governments” (cf. Romans 13:1), He has taken that issue on Himself and left us to merely “obey” government edicts as if “from God.” However, governments throughout the history of the world have been dominantly “pagan” and have consistently been responsible for untold suffering. To make matters worse, such suffering has been the direct result of disobedience to God’s “Civil Laws.” God tells us there is a Fellowship with rulers of all the earth with which he is concerned. Repeatedly, they violate that Fellowship. “Shall the Throne of iniquity have fellowship with Thee, those that frame perversity with a law?” - Psalm 94:20 Both Psalms and Hosea 8 challenge the pulpits of today by declaring that God did not choose wicked rulers in the sense of any call to obedience to them. Yes, God is Sovereign over the nations just as He is Sovereign over wicked men

Our Message by Dr. Wayne Sedlak is entitled Biblical Under-Girding: Plague... Quarantine... Famine. Join us live at 11:35. The biblical doctrine of plague and its consequence, quarantine is, like so many other areas contained in the Law of the Lord, is underdeveloped by commentators, pastors, and theologians. One of the reasons for this reluctance to deal with these two issues (plague, quarantine) is that it is presumed the word of God is primitive – not medically and scientifically up-to-date – so as to be trusted with the subject. Tragically, it is the churches themselves that have helped foster that view. This is simply an area in which a person could have lived his entire life, never having heard even one sermon upon the subject! When one studies this subject, there are quite a few surprises the Holy Spirit has interwoven throughout the subject’s theme (plague) as it is pursued in the Word of the Lord. Though the dual-subjects of plague and quarantine are heavily stressed in dealing with the disease gro

This is yet another in an ongoing series from the Law of the Lord concerning Sound Economic training and principles, the Church, pastors vs. “hirelings,” biblical constitutionalism and governance, the civil laws of God, Second Amendment issues, Oath of Office, Political leadership, principles surrounding Quarantine, Lesser Magistrates, and other biblical topics relevant to the “situation and terrain” of the current social landscape]. OATHS The American public is torn in their allegiance. The confusion within the churches only adds to the confusion in the streets. People in the churches, and certainly pastors and elders who lead them, run the gamut of opposing, conflicted opinions about the necessity of being “concerned” with issues surrounding the civil magistrate. The Bible never taught that oaths increase the Truth and believability of a publicly sworn act. God’s Law teaches us the oath increases the SANCTIONS against the officer who breaks his oath, as in the historic persecution against the Huguenots who

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This sermon deals with the Christian basis for resisting Statism – Statism is the idolatry that sets the ruler above God’s Holy Law (1st Commandment) and is, therefore, idolatrous. The call for Interposition of the lesser magistrate is a biblically based doctrine of temporal redemption. The responsible and godly call to PROPERLY OBEY the Lord who, as King, commands in His Word ALL magistrates obey him (cf. Psalm 2: 10-12)… Key to understanding this, and all aspects of our faith, is what is revealed in Scripture. Such understanding does NOT begin with government. It begins with Christ and how He reveals His Will in His Word. Thus, the High Priest represented Christ. With the gems of his breastplate and the holy insignia of his garments naming all the tribes of Israel…in the person of the High Priest, all Israel entered into the Holy of Holies (representatively). So do we with Christ Jesus, who has entered into the Holy sanctuary for us. Christ represents us as our High Priest and rules the world as King of ki

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This Message, entitled Teaching the people "The Goal of the Law" began with the powerful testimony of the Early Church- certainly one for us to emulate. The care the Christians showed during times of pestilence and plague, was a consistent kindness to all. They loved one another selflessly, often times to their own demise. Genesis 28 speaks of the Precepts of the Law of God. It's not a RIGOR, but rather shows us the Promises of God, the Doctrines of God and certainly shows us His character. So, how do we, in our Study of Luke 11, make "Thy Kingdom Come?" God will establish it! Check Genesis 28:20! He will prove it! Watch how Jacob "argues" God's promises back to Him. As Christian people, we are Chosen; We are Holy; and we are Sacrificial. As His body we are called to offer sacrifices; called to be covenant keepers and call to holiness. I Peter 2:4 tells us HOW God will establish His church here on earth. We are to walk like Kings, Intercede as Priest, Walk in th

Our sins wreak havoc. Come listen as we learn of the Sting of the Law of the Lord and it’s function to rein us in. Romans chapters 1 and 2 show us the paths we may take to avoid salvation. Hear the multitude of ways we excuse ourselves from being obedient to God. When interpreting the Word of God we wander off in all directions and do not stay on point. The parable of the good Samaritan is but one poignant example of this.