Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church

We must recognize the importance of standing firm in biblical truth amidst spiritual compromise and theological apostasy. This is done by standing firm on the Word of God. Ultimately, believers need to grow in their knowledge of Christ in order to guard against false teachings.

It is in times of suffering that believers have the greatest opportunity to be like Jesus Christ. After all, it was Christ who suffered the worst so that we might have eternal life with Him.

Every believer likes the thought of victory over sin in their lives, but few are willing to do what it takes to have complete victory. What does it take? It takes a continual yielding of oneself to the Holy Spirit for one to have total victory in their lives.

A great majority of youth in our churches lack wisdom simply because it isn't a priority to them. Wisdom is not on their bucket list to gain. But it is shown in the Word of God and in the life of Jesus Christ, that any youth who has a relationship with God can be wise. Wisdom should be the pursuit of every believer, but especially of the youth.

For those who desire to go above and beyond to seek Christ, it is important to count the cost. In the world's eyes, the believer who gives up his worldly ambitions and achievements is throwing his talents and future away. They are wrong. For truly the future of such a believer is brighter than it ever was before.

Humanity knows they have need of a Savior, and they seek a variety of ways to gain this salvation. Some seek salvation in politics, healthcare, or moral discipline. Yet, it is only the gospel of Christ that brings salvation from sin and eternal life with Christ.

Today, there is a critical need for consistent remembrance of truth amidst spiritual compromise and theological apostasy. Drawing from Ezekiel's call to "make up the hedge," and Peter's exhortations in 2 Peter 1, the message underscores the human tendency toward forgetfulness and blindness, urging listeners to actively stir up their memories and endure with steadfast faith. Through scriptural examples, we see the importance of continual reminders to maintain an established and enduring connection to God's truth, resisting the allure of fleeting experiences and false doctrines.

The Word of God is so much more than a book. It is the basis for all that we do, and it contains the promises of God that lead us along.

Why does a believer struggle to overcome sin in a decisive fashion? There are several factors, but they all come down to having a different pursuit than God.

Religion can have positive attributes, but no religion has the ability to save a soul. There are good people that have a religion but are not on their way to heaven. Only through Jesus Christ can we have eternal life.

Every believer has the need to lay aside weights and sin, looking to Jesus as the author and finisher of faith, and diligently working to share the Gospel. We must beware of spiritual blindness, short-sightedness, and forgetfulness. Rather, we must remain steadfast in our faith and actively participate in the work of spreading the Gospel, thereby fulfilling their calling and standing firm until Christ's return.

The central purpose of the Local New Testament Church must be the glorification of God. This is the church's first responsibility, and it must also be its primary pursuit. When the glory of God is first in the church, all other duties of the church will be done according to God's way.

Paul could honestly say to the Romans that he was not ashamed of the Gospel because he made the Gospel his top priority. Believers can say they are not ashamed of the Gospel, but does their life show it?

The sermon emphasizes the importance of dynamic maturity in the Christian life, urging believers to actively cultivate virtues, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity to foster a flourishing faith. Drawing from 2 Peter 1, true growth stems from diligent engagement with Scripture and a commitment to enduring trials which ultimately leading to a life that reflects God's character and bears fruit.

Some may choose the NIV for its ease of reading or other reasons. But what are you missing? The NIV has manipulated an already faulty text in order to be politically correct. We use the KJV because it is the closest English version we have to the original manuscripts.

Through Christ, the believer can have decisive victories requires having the same interest as God and having the same process as God.

Ministry must begin with service. It is natural for us to exalt ourselves over Christ and His will. Hence, the necessity to have spiritual maturity before service. Otherwise, we are seeking to serve God in our own sinful flesh.

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.

It is the desire of every believer to live a life honoring to God and free from sin. However, we are still living in a fleshly body which means that we will not be sinless. Through Christ, we are able to grow in sanctification and have victory over our sin. O! for the day that we will be with Christ and have no more sin!

When the trials of life swirl around us, we can follow the Word of God to where God, our Master, desires us to go. A pursuit of Christ by means of the Word of God will carry us through the trials of suffering that will come as we seek to serve 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.