Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church

The natural way of man is never in agreement with God or His will. We cannot live according to our own desires and please God. To hear the whole sermon, please visit https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/svbcpa/sermons/621261842155737/

We easily recognize that America has a need for righteousness in this land. As the people continue to drift farther from God, we question whether there is any real hope for America. In Christ, there is always hope for American people to return to God. It is our responsibility to share this hope with the American people.

The Lamb of God's worthiness absolutely requires worship. He alone is worthy of such worship for He has brought about the salvation of all who believe.

The world's view of manhood is crooked and corrupt. What is true manhood to look like? The Bible lists two characteristics of manhood as love and sacrifice. To hear the entire sermon, please visit https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/svbcpa/sermons/621261842155737/

The flesh is always at war with the Spirit, and the two can never be agreed. This is inherently important in a father's life. Will he lead the home to follow the Spirit of God, or will he follow his flesh and lead his home to ruin? To hear the entire sermon, please visit https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/svbcpa/sermons/621261842155737/

True manhood is defined not by cultural stereotypes of power or dominance, but by Christ-like character, obedience, self-sacrifice, love, and spiritual leadership.

Jesus Christ is given several titles here in Revelation. He is the Lion, the Lamb, and the Limb (Root). He alone is worthy to open the seven-sealed book.

The Millennial kingdom, following the tribulation, will be a literal, thousand-year reign of Christ with a resurrected, sinless people, including both glorified saints and surviving believers, all living in peace and abundance under divine rule.

The goal of God's chastening is always greater sanctification and holiness in the life of His children. If we are going to glorify God and live a Christ-like life, we must be chastened by our loving Heavenly Father.

True hope is not mere wishful thinking, but a confident expectation grounded in God's immutability, omniscience, and faithfulness. Qualities that make His promises certain.

Our culture is a self-centered culture that prioritizes security, significance, and satisfaction through worldly means, contrasting it with the biblical model exemplified in Christ and Paul. We as believers need to reject the broken values of a sinful world and embrace the eternal, finding fulfillment not in self but in our Savior and the Word of God.

Who is worthy to open the seven-sealed book? What is the book? It seems evident that the book contains the will of God and it is only for the Son of God, the Lamb, to read.

God is neither indifferent towards His children, nor is He capricious and violent in His handling of His children. Rather His chastening hand is farther evidence of His great mercy and care that He as our Heavenly Father shows towards us.

As believers, because we have Christ, we have happiness! Our hope is in the Lord and not earthly things. We can hope in God because of his immutable character.

The Bible doctrine of separation is built on God's holiness. To understand the need for separation one must understand the greatness of God's holiness.

A religião pode ter atributos positivos, mas nenhuma religião tem a capacidade de salvar uma alma. Há pessoas boas que têm uma religião, mas não estão a caminho do céu. Somente através de Jesus Cristo podemos ter vida eterna.

La religion peut avoir des attributs positifs, mais aucune religion n'a le pouvoir de sauver une âme. Il y a de bonnes personnes qui ont une religion mais qui ne sont pas en chemin vers le ciel. C'est seulement par Jésus-Christ que nous pouvons avoir la vie éternelle.

धर्म में सकारात्मक गुण हो सकते हैं, परन्तु किसी भी धर्म में आत्मा को बचाने की क्षमता नहीं है। ऐसे अच्छे लोग हैं जिनका कोई धर्म है, परन्तु वे स्वर्ग के मार्ग पर नहीं हैं। केवल यीशु मसीह के द्वारा ही हम अनन्त जीवन पा सकते हैं।

Религия может иметь положительные качества, но ни одна религия не способна спасти душу. Есть хорошие люди, которые исповедуют религию, но не идут на небо. Только через Иисуса Христа мы можем иметь вечную жизнь.

La religión puede tener atributos positivos, pero ninguna religión tiene la capacidad de salvar un alma. Hay personas buenas que tienen una religión pero no van camino al cielo. Solo a través de Jesucristo podemos tener vida eterna.

Tôn giáo có thể có những đặc điểm tích cực, nhưng không tôn giáo nào có khả năng cứu rỗi linh hồn. Có những người tốt theo một tôn giáo nhưng không trên đường đến thiên đàng. Chỉ qua Chúa Giê-su Christ chúng ta mới có thể có sự sống đời đời.

True happiness and enduring hope are not found in temporal possessions or human achievements, but in placing one's hope entirely in the Lord God. A God who is faithful, unchanging, and cares deeply about our lives and how we live them.

The four beasts of Revelation 4 represent the four gospels and how they represent Jesus Christ. He is shown as a King, a Servant, the Son of Man, and the Son of God.

Before the throne of God, there are twenty-four elders and four beasts. Who are these elders and beasts?

The rapture will occur in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. After this, the believer will find himself at the Judgment Seat of Christ where rewards will be given out for what we have done with what Christ has given us.

As we move into the Tribulation period, the Holy Spirit makes a transition from earth to glory. With the Holy Spirit gone, the Antichrist can reign without resistance.

Motherhood is a time of great hope and joy, but it can also be a time of great heartache. In the midst of such heartache, it is vital that we return to God, the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, and remember the truths and promises of His Word.

Biblical Fasting is an individual choice that seeks to subdue the flesh for the purpose of surrender to God. Our flesh is the greatest adversary we have to this endeavor. But Biblical Fasting is a wonderful tool that aids in decreasing the pull of the flesh so that our spiritual man my increase.

The love of money brings many things into the life of the one afflicted by it. It brings destruction, discouragement, and doubts, but it will never bring peace. Money is fleeting, but God never changes. Through Him, peace can be had no matter the financial state you find yourself in.

A philosophy of failure is to live life without a king and doing that which is right in your own eyes.

What is a Biblical fast? Are there specific requirements to fasting? There are distinctions to the discipline of fasting. But in general, fasting is a denying for a duration those things God has given us to enjoy.

How does one conquer the ever-present danger of bitterness? It will require committing to obedience, a crying unto God, a choosing to forgive, a cautioning of self, and considering God's promises.

The love of money is a corrupting force that destroys ones spiritual productivity. It fosters a desire for the temporal and a disgust for the eternal that wrecks one's walk with God.

Bitterness is a pervasive and destructive sin that undermines the Christian life. Bitterness, though often disguised as justified hurt, is a spiritual malady that corrupts fellowship with God, damages relationships, distorts thinking, and leads to harsh emotions like wrath, anger, and slander. As Naomi dealt with bitterness, she also failed to recognize the blessings in her life.

The lives of Saul, David, and Solomon give us an example of what God wants out of His children. He wants their head, their heart, and their hands for His use.

Fasting in the Bible varies widely in length, from a single meal to forty days, yet consistently reflects a heart surrendered to God. The essence of fasting lies not in the length or type of abstinence, but in the posture of the heart and the purpose of drawing near to God.

The perilous danger of the love of money, is not mere possession but as a spiritual condition that distorts priorities, undermines integrity, and leads to spiritual blindness and complacency.

Le salut est un choix personnel. Il requiert une persuasion pratique et une profession personnelle. Sans quoi, une personne ne peut être sauvée.

उद्धार एक व्यक्तिगत चुनाव है। इसके लिए एक व्यावहारिक प्रेरणा और एक व्यक्तिगत अंगीकार की आवश्यकता है। इनके बिना, कोई व्यक्ति बचाया नहीं जा सकता।

Спасение – это личный выбор. Оно требует практического убеждения и личного исповедания. Без этого человек не может быть спасен.

La salvación es una elección personal. Requiere una persuasión práctica y una profesión personal. Sin lo cual, una persona no puede ser salva.

Sự cứu rỗi là một sự lựa chọn cá nhân. Điều đó đòi hỏi một sự thuyết phục thực hành và một sự xưng nhận cá nhân. Không có những điều này, một người không thể được cứu.

Bitterness is capable of being present in any believer's life. It doesn't require much for it to grow and take hold on the heart. But the believer can have victory over bitterness by recognizing the goodness of God and dwelling in His promises.

Throughout the annals of Scripture, there are multiple times when fasting is mentioned, even enjoined. These times of fasting were for different reasons, but they all hold a lesson for us today as we seek to know and understand the Biblical viewpoint of fasting.

The church of the Laodiceans were in the last stages of apostasy. They desired to follow the ways of man and the ways of God. In doing so, they brought about the ire of the Lord upon themselves. In Revelation 3, they are rebuked. If they fail to repent, they will be no longer.

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil; believers are to reject greed, pursue godliness, contentment, and righteousness. True wealth lies in spiritual priorities, not worldly gain. Wealth is a gift from God to be stewarded wisely, not hoarded or used for selfish gain.

Apostasy was the mark of the church of Laodicea. They needed the swift rebuke of the Lord lest they continue their decline into rebellion to God.

Bitterness, can corrode relationships, hinder spiritual growth, and undermine the work of God. And it is not God's will for us to have bitterness in our lives. The remedy is not mere willpower, but the active, Spirit enabled rejection of bitterness through faith in God's justice, sovereignty, and provision. Forgiving and setting aside the hurt, to pursue holiness.

The biblical practice of fasting is not a legalistic requirement, but a profound act of self-denial rooted in spiritual discipline and alignment with God. Fasting, paired with watchful prayer, reflects a deep commitment to godly service amid trials and burdens, countering the world's self-centered values.

No matter what is going on around us, God is always faithful and true. Believers cannot be swayed by popular opinion or the present culture. They must remain fixed upon God and His Word.

While Biblical Fasting has its rightful place in the disciplines of a believer, it must remain in its proper Biblical context. It is an individual choice, wholly voluntary, that seeks to subdue the flesh for the purpose of surrender to God.