Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church

The ESV is widely popular among Christian circles in our day. But, is it the Word of God? Learn some of the history behind the ESV and why it is not the Word of God.

Believers possess a power through Christ that far exceeds any demonic influence. This power is rooted in the indwelling Spirit of God and obedience to His Word. Many today talk of spiritual warfare and demon possession as if it is the same thing. Through Christ, the believer will never be possessed by demons.

The reason that most believers do not want to fight the battle and press forward in their Christian life is that they do not want to. However, God has done so much for us, we ought to press forward for Him and live the life He has for us.

There are many versions that of the Bible that exist in our day and age. How does one know which one is the right one to use?

The sermon emphasizes a literal interpretation of Genesis, asserting that God created the earth and its inhabitants in six literal days approximately 6,000 years ago, rejecting evolutionary and theistic evolutionary perspectives. It contends that creation reveals God's power, majesty, and eternal nature, while also demonstrating humanity's purpose to bring glory to God and highlighting the importance of truth and the rejection of naturalistic explanations for the universe's origins. Ultimately, the message underscores the biblical authority as the ultimate source of knowledge and affirms the existence of a purposeful, designed creation reflecting God's character and plan.

One of the greatest characteristics of God is that He is eternal. What does this mean for us today?

What the church does for Christ is foolishness to the world. It will never make sense to a materialistic world why believers give up the world to serve Christ, but Christ gave up so much greater for the believer.

God's creation exposes to all people the greatness and power of Almighty God. There is no other theory or theology that can account for the intricacies of the earth and its inhabitants. God truly is to be praised for his magnificent creation.

When Jesus comes into our life, we are changed, we are different, and we have different desires. We will have a passion for believers. It may take major change in our lives, but as believers we ought to strive to be more like Christ.

Some will claim that the New King James Version is simply a modernization of the King James. This claim is easily refuted when one looks at the underlying texts and the over 100,000 differences between the two Bibles. The NKJV is an inaccurate Bible that directly contradicts God and His ability to preserve His Word for all generations.

We serve the Lord in many different ways, but one of the most obvious ways is with our attitude. A Christ-like attitude of service, following his stellar example, is the will of God for every believer.

God set apart His church from the world and from Israel. It is unique and distinct from both. How dare we seek to tear down this God-given distinction.

It is incredibly hard to describe what the church means to Christ. His love for His church is far greater than anything we can comprehend. His love is shown by what He has done for the church.

God took our brokenness and made us new, he does not want us to be the best version of ourselves, but to be like Christ. He wants us to walk in holiness as redeemed children of God. He wants us to purify our lives and especially our mind. The endowment of a sound mind brings a desire for purity.

Service follows salvation, sanctification, and submission. The order is importance. One method of serving the Lord is by ministering to other believers. This is exemplified by the pastor of the local church.

Hannah recognized the great truth that God is almighty. It was He alone who could answer her prayer. Rather than be tepid, she sought him with her whole being, all the while realizing that it was up to Him alone to answer her prayer.

The world is full of wars and strife. Peace is sought, but it is not found outside of Christ. There is coming the day when there will be total peace in the world. But this peace will only be available to believers in Jesus Christ.

The King James Version went through many editions over its first 150 years. These editions were caused by printer errors and not translation errors. It is interesting to note that there are two English texts in use today. The history of the King James truly is amazing.

Trials are not strange to this Christian life. They are common in our lives because we are living in a sinful world. The reason for many trials is our sanctification. The important thing is how we live through the trials.

What made Absalom's death different than his other brothers? This young man had been given all he needed to excel for God, but he chose to throw it away in order to please himself.

Is there anything that can separate us from the love of God? As seen in Romans 8, there is absolutely nothing that can separate us. This is such a wonderful promise to latch a hold of in this life.

God wants you, in this life to live through Him, by Him and for Him. Much like you will one day in heaven. What direction are you headed? What is the direction of your life?

Serving Christ is of utmost urgency in the Christian life because the end is near. The rapture is imminent. Our time is short, therefore we must serve Him now. One of the utmost ways we serve God is through stewarding what He has given us to glorify him.

The translators of the King James Version took their work quite seriously and were very diligent in their translation work. In the end, they produced a work of absolute genius. There is no other translation that comes close to either the accuracy or the eloquence of the King James Version.

To the parent, the soul of the child must carry much more weight than their worldly accomplishments. If this is not so, priorities must be assessed to meet God's standards.

Having a sound mind requires an intentional decision by the believer. It is the result of steadfast discipline and sobriety in the believers' desire to please God. In the end, the sound mind will be secured in the hope of Almighty God.

The King James Bible balances superb accuracy with unmatched beauty and majesty. Its translators took great pains to deliver for future generations an English Bible that was a pure translation of the Greek and Hebrew texts.

Throughout history, there has always been enemies to the church. This is still very true in our day. If the church is going to remain the pillar and ground of truth, it must take a decided stand to separate from false doctrine and stand on the doctrine of God's Word.

In order to serve God appropriately, we must think right, decide right, and walk right. It will not happen by accident. Such service to God requires great effort, but the reward is great.

To some, setting a music standard can be very difficult. Does God really have a standard for music? There are principles given in the Word of God that will enable every believer to determine what music meets God's standard. In the end, music cannot be left to individual tastes, but God's standard must be sought.

Prior to the King James Version (1611) the English people did have access to the Word of God. Starting with the Wycliffe in 1382 and continuing up until 1611, there was work being done to give the English people a faithful translation of God's holy Word.

The suffering of Christ is an example for the believer to follow in the sufferings here on this present earth. The struggles that we face can be quite difficult, but we have an example to follow. We also have a great hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our future life in heaven with Him.

Fathers have many responsibilities, they are leaders, teachers, they are givers. And those that have had godly fathers have much to be thankful for. A good father will leave a good legacy, but just because a father loves and serves God, does not mean his children will too.

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The church's primary responsibility is to bring glory and praise to The Almighty God. There is no greater way to bring glory to God than to live in harmony with God. This requires holding fast the doctrine of the Word of God against the many attacks launched against God's church.

Biblical hope is not temporal, wishful, or futuristic. No, it is an expectation that is divinely tethered to God's promises. This Biblical hope has a definite impact on how the believer views life.

Not only should the believer be in submission in the political arena, in the home, and in the marriage, believers are to be in submission one to another in the church. The command is clear--be of one mind.

Much time is given to show the preservation of the Greek New Testament text referred to as the Textus Receptus. But how did God preserve the Old Testament? God used His chosen people, Israel, to keep His Word for all generations.

Every believer, male or female, is equal in the sight of God. God does not bless one over the other, neither does he require more of one over the other. We all must give an account for what we have done for Him on this earth. The full sermon can be found at https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/73023174334172

How can a believer have a secure mind in the midst of trials and tribulations? It takes faith in God who has directed these trials in our lives. He leads us through trials to sanctify us for His glory.

There was no man better prepared to print the Greek New Testament than Desiderius Erasmus. His training and teachers prepared him for this monumental task. In his work, Erasmus held to the veracity of Scriptures over the traditions of the Catholic church. It was this stand that allowed him to correctly compile the Word of God.

Absalom had been blessed by God with great talents and ability to be used to bring God glory. Instead, this man chose to live for himself rather than for God. There are many lessons we can learn from the life of Absalom and David that will aid us in our walk with God.

It's your turn to forgive others like Christ forgave you.

It may be easy to go down our own path, but like Abraham we need to follow God. There are many distractions in life, but as we draw nigh to God, He will draw nigh to us!

God created man and woman with a purpose. Though they are spiritually equal, God has given each differing purposes. In His great wisdom, God has given an order of leadership in the home that must be followed if we are to be found acceptable in his eyes.

God ordained marriage with a purpose and with roles to accomplish this purpose. It is thus necessary that we learn these roles and apply them properly that we might have God-honoring marriages.

The chief ambition of every Christian is to bring God glory. This is of greater value when the believer is going through trials. To navigate these trials and bring God glory, the believer must have a mind prepared to follow God.

God has given order throughout his creation. This includes the family. There is a God-ordained order in the home that must be followed if the family is to have God as its top priority. This starts with submission. Both the husband and the wife must both walk in accordance to the commands of God if the home is to operate in God-ordained harmony.

The world will say that God and His Word are prejudiced. Are they right? There is no man, no woman, no ethnicity that falls outside of the ability to be saved. Christ died for ALL people, no matter their skin color or ethnic background. God is not prejudiced.

The New Testament pastor is God's gift to the New Testament church. This office of the pastor in a local New Testament church is one of great gravity and responsibility. What exactly are the pastor's responsibilities within the assembly?

From our birth we naturally have a corrupt mind. And our sin separates us from God. But we as Christians desire to sanctify ourselves before God. Though we may have troubles and trials, we can have a secure mind in His care.