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Our apologies! There have been problems processing the video that goes with this. This Bible Study continues to examine three lesser-known apostles listed in Acts 1 to illustrate the importance of divine calling and corporate unity within the church. The speaker emphasizes that God calls every believer, regardless of their visibility or prominence, to fulfill His will through faithful service. By analyzing the collective actions of the apostles in Acts, the text highlights how diverse members working together as a team advance the Gospel globally. The message challenges listeners to prioritize faithfulness over personal recognition, noting that unknown believers contribute significantly to the spread of Christianity. Ultimately, the sermon encourages active participation in local church ministries and support for missionaries as essential components of a life that honors God.

3:24 Could you explain what Gog and Magog are? 7:07 Are we living in the Millennium when Satan is let out to deceive the nations? 11:55 Is Jesus lesser than the Father since Jesus was given all authority from the Father? 22:13 What does Jesus mean in John 14:16 that he is going to send a helper? 28:13 Do the martyred saints in Revelation 6:11 have glorified bodies to wear the white robes? 30:56 Will there be a fake Ark of the Covenant when the world submits to the antichrist? 33:10 Is the book Run Over by the Grace Train by Joby Martin okay to read? 34:21 Is there a difference between being a Christian and being saved? 36:15 Can Roman Catholics be saved? 37:58 What are the main differences between Roman Catholics and Baptists and Non-Denominational Christians? 41:18 Mormons consider themselves Christians, why aren't they? 46:27 Can you give advice to Christian men who desire to meet and marry a Christian woman? 51:31 I care for husband with dementia, is it appropriate to lie or withhold information to spare him confusion? 53:38 Did the Holy Spirit indwell Old Testament believers like New Testament believers?

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we feature one of our programs in the series, "Those Who Gave Their Lives". We focus on the account of the martyrdom of Anne Askew, one of only two women that were tortured in the Tower of London in the days of Henry VIII, and eventually was burned at the stake in Smithfield in July 1546 at the age of 25 years old. Join us for the story of this remarkable woman and her faith...

The sermon explores the transformative power of martyrdom and the believer's call to embrace suffering for Christ. Drawing from personal experiences in Romania, the speaker illustrates how liberation from the fear of death enables a fearless witness to the gospel. Central to this message is the biblical metaphor of being sent as a lamb among wolves, highlighting that spiritual conquest occurs through sacrificial love rather than worldly success. The narrative emphasizes that the blood of martyrs serves as seed for new believers, turning persecution into a powerful tool for evangelism. Ultimately, the text affirms that dying for Christ fulfills God's purpose and attracts others to the truth.

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.

The sermon emphasizes the critical need for faithful preachers of the gospel within the denomination, drawing primarily from Paul's words in Acts 20:24. It outlines four essential characteristics of such a minister: a divine call from darkness to light, unwavering commitment despite trials, a specific calling to minister the Word, and a deep concern for testifying to God's grace. The speaker argues that congregations require ministers who are set apart by God and willing to endure suffering for the sake of the message. Historical examples of Scottish martyrs and the Free Church split illustrate the high cost and value of faithful preaching. Ultimately, the text asserts that the presence of a called preacher is the greatest blessing a congregation can receive.

Humbly Serve God, Don't Proudly Serve Self

"Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth." Psalm 31:5 (NKJV)

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Humbly Serve God, Don't Proudly Serve Self

James, the brother of John, is the first of the apostles to be martyred. Great things happen by the sovereign grace of God, along with the fervent prayers of the saints. The work of the gospel will not be stopped.

Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin is not a rambling history lesson but a carefully constructed case: God's messengers have always been rejected by the very people who claimed to honor God, and the council standing before him is the latest and worst example. As they fix their eyes on Stephen with murderous contempt, he fixes his on the standing Christ, who sees, acknowledges, defends, and stands ready to embrace the rejected for his name's sake.

I. A Terrible Situation II. An Exalted Savior III. A Sure Deliverance Scripture: Acts 7 Text: Acts 7:54-60

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1 John 5:6-8 — In 484 AD, 400 bishops faced a king with an army at his back. They reached for this verse anyway — and some paid for it with their tongues. This KJV sermon puts the Johannine Comma — 1 John 5:7, "the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one" — on trial. If you've ever been told this verse is a forgery that doesn't belong in your Bible, this KJV defense walks the actual evidence: Old Latin manuscripts, the Council of Carthage, Priscillian, Isaac Newton's objection, and a Greek grammar argument most modern critics never mention. This isn't a sermon that hides from the hard question. It admits up front what the critics are right about — no early Greek manuscript has verse 7 — and then calls the witnesses that still make the case: three centuries of Old Latin copies, a 5th-century martyr who quoted it as he went to his death, 400 bishops who signed their names to it in front of a Trinity-denying king, and a Greek grammar rule that the passage can't work without it. Using a courtroom framework, this verse-by-verse exposition of 1 John 5:6-8 argues that heaven and earth both testify to who Jesus Christ is — and that the case for the Johannine Comma, and for Christ's own deity, was closed long before anyone alive today started arguing about it. This KJV sermon on 1 John 5:6-8 covers: - Why "water and blood" appears both at Christ's birth and at the cross - The three sets of three witnesses in verses 6, 7, and 8 - Isaac Newton's Arian objection to verse 7 - The Old Latin manuscript trail: the Freisinger fragment, the Leon manuscript, the Speculum - The 484 AD Council of Carthage and King Huneric's persecution of the bishops

Gavin says "this St. Kilien's Day Sermon...shall consider some incest matters connected with...the deaths of St. John the Baptist & Kilien of Ireland &...Anglican Reformation of England & Ireland." And...also the 500th anniversary year of 1526-2026 of the 1st edition of…Tyndale's New Testament" & "Matthew's Bible…1537 compiled with the assistance of…Tyndale &…Coverdale…by…Matthew Rogers who…recorded in…Foxe's Book of Martyrs was the 1st of the Marian Martyrs killed for his…Protestant Christianity by the Popish queen Bloody Mary in 1555." A "balanced Biblical assessment of the execution of…Tyndale at the behest of…Henry VIII requires some level of ambivalence towards both Henry VIII & William Tyndale for neither of them were without blemish." There is "religious propaganda that glorifies Tyndale with reference to the white side…in his Bible translation work in favour of the Reformation, but which…conceals the black side…in his work to thwart & undermine the Reformation." E.g. "This…Biblical balance is…lost in the religiously liberal Revised Standard Version's Preface of 1952" "focusing only on his good side, & hiding his dark & black side." CORRECTIONS: "the words said by St. John the Baptist, &" should here say "whose life & death is" afore "found in all 4 gospels e.g. St. Mark 6:18, 'It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife'." Reference is made to "a secret service agent, Steven Vaughan," acting "with the help of another;" & a July 2026 footnote to printed sermon says "I should have said, 'the help of another secret service agent...Henry…Phillips.' He went to Antwerp & he, not Vaughan…made contact with Tyndale in 1535 & laid the rat-trap that caught Tyndale."

The devotional centers on the transformative power of trusting God's presence as the antidote to fear, rooted in the biblical truth that God is a shield and protector who grants peace, love, power, and a sound mind. It emphasizes that fear, often born of uncertainty and prolonged worry, distorts judgment and hinders faith, but God's promise to dwell with His people offers a refuge that redefines adversity as refining grace. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimonies, the message calls believers to rediscover God's character and faithfulness, urging a shift from anxiety to trust, even in the face of life-threatening trials. The tone is pastoral and hopeful, challenging Christians to live not in fear but in the peace that Christ alone provides, as exemplified by faithful martyrs who trusted God in their darkest moments.

The sermon exhorts believers to remain unashamed of Christ and the gospel despite persecution, drawing primarily from Paul's final instructions in 2 Timothy. It emphasizes that God provides a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline rather than timidity, enabling Christians to endure suffering with joy and confidence. The message contrasts worldly shame with divine honor, framing martyrdom and hardship as evidence of genuine faith and ultimate victory through Christ. By referencing passages such as Romans 8 and Revelation, the text assures believers that their faithful endurance leads to eternal glory and confirms their salvation. Ultimately, the preacher calls for unwavering commitment to the gospel, urging listeners to reject cowardice and embrace their calling as witnesses for Jesus.

The sermon explores the profound commitment of Christian martyrs who remained faithful to Christ despite facing death. Drawing on historical accounts from Fox's Book of Martyrs and the story of missionary Jim Elliott, it emphasizes the principle of trading temporary earthly possessions for eternal spiritual rewards. The central message encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with Jesus above all else, trusting that such sacrifice yields multifold blessings in eternity. It highlights the redemptive power of the gospel, illustrated by Elizabeth Elliott's forgiveness toward her husband's killers. Ultimately, the preacher calls the congregation to cultivate a spirit of total surrender and unwavering trust in God.

This message was preached at the Martyrs Memorial in the City of Oxford, England.

Around the world, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. A report last Friday indicated 28 Christians were massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants targeted a village overnight. A week ago today, the ACLJ reported in the Congo, the DRC, Islamic jihadists were conducting a village-by-village extermination of Christians. They report in the last three weeks, 76 Christians were hunted down and slaughtered/beheaded, executed in groups, and dragged from their homes. The ultimatum is: "Deny Christ or die." Earlier this month a story indicated that authorities with the Chinese Communist Party raided the Sunday service of an influential Protestant house church detaining pastors and dozens of members, including children. Also this month in India, it was reported that three Christian families had their homes burned down by a suspected Hindu mob. The matter of persecution is very real and it's happening every day. Todd Nettleton is Vice President for Message for the Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio and joins us for this edition of Crosstalk.