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God's standard is perfection, and the consequence for falling short is separation from God—but the sermon emphasizes that Jesus has already paid that price on our behalf. Like Moses leading Israel out of slavery, Jesus is presented as the greater, “new Moses” who comes to set His people free. The right response isn't trying to bargain for a better deal with God, but receiving what Christ has done as ours.Using Exodus 7–10, the sermon walks through the repeated pattern of Pharaoh's stubbornness during the plagues. God sends Moses and Aaron to confront Pharaoh with a clear command: “Let my people go so they can worship me.” Each plague escalates the pressure—water to blood, frogs, lice, swarms, livestock disease, painful boils, devastating hail, locusts that strip the land, and darkness so thick it immobilizes people. Over and over, Pharaoh tries to negotiate (only certain people can go, worship here not there, make a deal and then break it), and when relief comes, he hardens again. The point is that Pharaoh is attempting the impossible: negotiating from a position of control when he isn't actually in control.The sermon highlights why God acts this way in the story: so Pharaoh, Egypt, and Israel will “know that I am Yahweh,” and so future generations will have a story to tell about God's power and deliverance. The plagues also expose the emptiness of Egypt's supposed gods (even darkness confronts Egypt's sun-god), while showing God's ability to protect His people (Goshen has light while Egypt is in darkness).The takeaway is personal: Pharaoh becomes a mirror for how people resist God—clinging to control, making half-surrenders, delaying obedience, and trying to bargain their way out of what God is calling them to do. Just as Pharaoh couldn't negotiate his way around Yahweh, we can't negotiate a “discount” into God's kingdom through performance or deals. The invitation is to stop resisting, stop bargaining, and surrender—trusting that Jesus has already done what we could not, and asking where we've been stubborn or evasive instead of simply letting go and following God's call.00:00 - Pre-sermon00:19 - Exodus series introduction01:44 - Humorous crowd engagement about modern plagues03:10 - Plagues, purpose, and Exodus study04:57 - Moses called by God to confront Pharaoh06:44 - Moses vs. Pharaoh: whose god wins?08:33 - Plague showdown incoming10:07 - First plague, hardened heart11:56 - Frogs, chaos, and a reluctant Pharaoh13:42 - Plagues of frogs and lice, Pharaoh's stubbornness15:08 - Plague patterns and God's distinction between Egypt and Goshen16:53 - Pharaoh breaks promises as plagues intensify18:46 - Plagues intensify as Pharaoh refuses to relent20:26 - Why does God allow suffering instead of acting directly?21:55 - Divine plague warning and call to repentance23:19 - Hail plague, choice, and Pharaoh's confession24:50 - Pharaoh's repeated broken promises reveal divine intent26:23 - Locusts destroy Egypt after Pharaoh refuses to respect God28:00 - Pharaoh refuses to let all Israelites go29:55 - The plague of tangible darkness30:38 - Plague of darkness defeats Egypt's top god31:48 - Pharaoh's stubbornness and fickleness33:01 - Challenging the audacity of negotiating with God33:52 - No bargaining with God35:00 - Grace replaces law-keeping as the path to God36:03 - Accepting Christ's gift of salvation37:55 - Salvation prayer and closing remarks39:30 - Post-sermon

Pastor Hilton opens with Psalm 102:13, interpreting Zion as a type of the church, and declares that believers are living in the 'set time' of God's favor. He distinguishes favor from mere people-pleasing, asserting that God's favor acts as a shield (Psalm 5:12) and is life itself (Psalm 30:5). Using Exodus 3 and 11, he illustrates how God gave the enslaved Israelites favor even with their Egyptian captors, so that they left with spoil—an inexplicable turn only possible through divine favor. He emphasizes that favor is not unmerited grace but is pursued: 'I entreated thy favor with my whole heart' (Psalm 119:58). The key to obtaining favor is the fear of the Lord and working righteousness (Acts 10:34–35). Drawing from Proverbs 3:3–4, he teaches that binding mercy and truth around one's neck leads to favor. Pastor Hilton highlights the attraction between God and His church, urging believers to make themselves attractive to God through obedience and reverence. He centers Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22) as the supreme example: because Abraham did not withhold his son, God swore to bless him abundantly. The sermon's core appeal is that God entrusts greater favor to those who prove faithful with what He has already given. The spiritual purpose is to call the congregation to actively seek God's smile—not merely His hand—and to use their gifts to be a blessing, as Abraham was promised to bless all nations.

In this lecture, the speaker begins with two announcements: progress on planting a second location of St. Moses Church, including news that Pastor Sharon DeVale has received her visa and will join the church in Baltimore in early August, and encouraging reports from a gathering of Alpha leaders in the UK.He describes stories of spiritual openness among young people in the UK, including accounts of people with little or no church background coming to faith through dreams, visions, and other unusual experiences. He uses these examples to encourage the congregation to pray for God to work similarly in Baltimore.The sermon then turns to a series on the Holy Spirit, focusing on God's presence. Using Exodus 33 and 40, the speaker explains that Moses asked God to go with Israel, that God's presence filled the tabernacle, and that this presence guided the people on their journey. He contrasts this with the later filling of Solomon's temple and says that God loves to dwell with his people.He then traces the Old Testament pattern in which repeated covenant unfaithfulness leads to the departure of God's presence, described in Ezekiel's vision of the glory leaving the temple. In response, Ezekiel later prophesies that God will cleanse his people, give them a new heart, and put his Spirit within them so they can obey him from the inside out.The speaker says this prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus, who makes cleansing from sin possible and gives the Holy Spirit to those who trust him. He explains that believers become the temple of God through the Spirit's indwelling presence.Finally, he gives three applications: the Spirit helps believers experience God's love, pursue holiness, and live with courage. He closes with prayer for the congregation to be marked by God's presence.

Does God still heal today? In this episode, we explore why healing is a finished work of the Cross and why our heart posture is the key to receiving it. Using Exodus 15 and Isaiah 53, we break down the difference between "analyzing" Jesus and "reaching" for Him. Learn how to stop trying to convince God to heal you and start acknowledging what He has already done. It's time to move from being an investigator to becoming a receiver.Grab your Midweek Re-fill for when you feel like you just can't!

Karl Ihfe opens his sermon with references to the movie Jaws and the dramatic Thai cave rescue to illustrate his central theme: God's rescue operation requires "a bigger boat" because it encompasses far more than individual salvation. Using Exodus 3 as his foundation, Ihfe demonstrates how God heard the collective cries of the Israelites in Egypt and came down to rescue them as a people, not just select individuals. He emphasizes the communal language throughout Scripture, noting how God says "my people" and uses plural pronouns when describing His rescue mission. Ihfe argues that Western Christianity has become too individualistic, focusing primarily on personal salvation and private relationships with God, while missing the broader communal aspect of God's rescue plan. He points to Jesus' teaching of the Lord's Prayer with "our Father" and "give us our daily bread" as evidence of this communal focus. The sermon connects the Exodus story to Christ's mission, explaining how Jesus came not just for individuals but for the whole world, as stated in John 3:16. Ihfe concludes by challenging the congregation to ask not only "God, rescue me" but "God, rescue us" - addressing collective bondage in their church, community, and culture, including issues of poverty, injustice, racism, and division. https://bwaychurch.org  

Send a textDuring the season of Lent, Bishop Wright invites all to a five-week Lenten teaching series, We Confess, with weekly video meditations and study guides that frame Lent as a loving turn toward healing, renewal, and hope through honest confession. You can learn more about the series at episcopalatlanta.org/lent26.In this week's episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the third reflection: We Confess We Forget. Thirst in the desert will test any heart. Using Exodus 17, they trace the tension of freshly freed people, real dehydration, rising panic, and ask why human memory collapses right when we need it most. Their focus lands on confession as a path back to freedom: admitting that we forget and that fear tempts us to outsource our agency to leaders or systems that cannot carry our soul. Walking through the story, they name the true cost of freedom—responsibility and agency—and sit with Moses in the uncomfortable middle between a grieving crowd and a listening God. Rather than scolding the ancestors, we let their honesty teach us. If you're standing at the edge of a hard need—health, money, work, or grief—this conversation invites you to carry memory like water and to trust that provision may arrive from an angle you didn't expect.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

Clearing Noise Pollution is about learning how to recognize and silence the wrong voices that get louder in seasons of uncertainty and delay. Using Exodus 32, we explore how fear and confusion can push people to build substitutes for God when they stop listening for His voice. It's a call to decisive alignment cutting off false influences and step forward fully on the Lord's side.

Why God Uses Faithful People Who Refuse to Move Sometimes obedience doesn’t look like progress. Sometimes faith doesn’t feel victorious. And sometimes standing still feels like failure. In UNC020, Jon Ellis speaks directly to believers who didn’t quit, didn’t compromise, and didn’t walk away, but still feel stuck because nothing has changed. Using Exodus 14 and the moment Israel stood trapped at the Red Sea, this episode reframes waiting as positioning, not punishment. You’ll learn why standing can be the most obedient move you make, why silence doesn’t mean God is absent, and how God often moves only after obedience removes every other option. If you’re faithful but frustrated… If you’re obeying but exhausted… If you’re standing and wondering if it even matters… This episode will help you understand what God is doing while you wait—and why positioned people always see God move. Standing still can feel like failure, but in the Kingdom, it’s often positioning. In UNC020, Jon Ellis explains why obedience doesn’t always produce immediate results, how waiting can actually be alignment, and why God moves on behalf of those who refuse to panic their way out of position. If you’re still faithful but questioning everything, this episode is for you.

Why God Uses Faithful People Who Refuse to Move Sometimes obedience doesn’t look like progress. Sometimes faith doesn’t feel victorious. And sometimes standing still feels like failure. In UNC020, Jon Ellis speaks directly to believers who didn’t quit, didn’t compromise, and didn’t walk away, but still feel stuck because nothing has changed. Using Exodus 14 and the moment Israel stood trapped at the Red Sea, this episode reframes waiting as positioning, not punishment. You’ll learn why standing can be the most obedient move you make, why silence doesn’t mean God is absent, and how God often moves only after obedience removes every other option. If you’re faithful but frustrated… If you’re obeying but exhausted… If you’re standing and wondering if it even matters… This episode will help you understand what God is doing while you wait—and why positioned people always see God move. Standing still can feel like failure, but in the Kingdom, it’s often positioning. In UNC020, Jon Ellis explains why obedience doesn’t always produce immediate results, how waiting can actually be alignment, and why God moves on behalf of those who refuse to panic their way out of position. If you’re still faithful but questioning everything, this episode is for you.

When Hustle Culture Steals Your Peace and Leaves You Exhausted—and What You Actually Need Instead If you're a working Christian mom who ended the holidays feeling more exhausted than refreshed, you're not alone. As routines return and responsibilities pile back on, many moms find themselves carrying guilt for resting at all—wondering why peace feels so far away. In this episode, we talk honestly about how hustle culture quietly steals our peace and convinces us that our worth is tied to productivity. We unpack why exhaustion isn't a sign you need to push harder, but often a signal that your soul is longing for rest and trust in God. Using Exodus 14:14—“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still”—we explore how biblical stillness is not passivity, laziness, or giving up. It's surrender. It's choosing to stop striving, stop proving, and allow God to fight battles we were never meant to carry. You'll hear encouragement for the working mom who feels behind, overwhelmed, and unsure if she's doing enough—and a reminder that the peace of Jesus isn't something you earn through perfect performance. It's a gift freely offered, even in seasons of exhaustion, uncertainty, and unmet expectations. This episode will help you: Identify how hustle culture fuels exhaustion and mom guilt Release the belief that your value is tied to productivity Understand what biblical rest and stillness really mean Shift from striving to trusting God with your time, work, and family Embrace peace that doesn't depend on having it all together If you're longing for more peace and less pressure—especially as you balance faith, family, and work—this conversation will gently point you back to the rest Jesus offers.   Questions to consider as you work through your week: Where am I hustling when God is inviting me to rest? Where am I carrying guilt that He's already forgiven? Where can I pause today and remember I am loved, not for what I do, but for who I am in Him?  

Jeremy Smith delivers an Advent sermon focusing on how we prepare for Christ's second coming by understanding his first arrival. Smith explains that the Biblical concept of peace (shalom) differs significantly from our modern understanding—it's not merely inner tranquility or absence of conflict, but rather wholeness, completeness, and right relationships as God intended. Using Exodus 22:3-4 and Isaiah 9:6-7, Smith illustrates how shalom means making things whole and right. When angels announced "peace on earth" to the shepherds in Luke 2, they were proclaiming that God's wholeness had entered our broken world. The shepherds' response—abandoning everything to see Jesus, then spreading the news with joy—demonstrated shalom in action. Smith concludes that Jesus himself is our peace, our shalom, who brings wholeness wherever he goes and will return to complete what he started. https://bwaychurch.org  

n this message Pastor Nate Dumlao brings a powerful word around the importance of obedience and trust in God's calling. Using Exodus 3 and the story of Moses, Pastor Nate challenges us to stop living in fear, control, or disappointment—and instead live a life marked by a continuous “yes” to God's will. Every "yes" aligns us with heaven's assignment and opens the door to transformation not just in our lives, but in the lives of others around us. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!

Pastor Mike Ploen encourages us to deepen our spiritual roots by staying connected to God's presence. Using Exodus 17, he teaches how to overcome life's challenges by relying on God. Pastor Mike invites us to set spiritual goals for the summer, listen for God's guidance, and welcome the Holy Spirit into our daily lives for strength and direction.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

Bishop Riggen preaches from Matthew 16:13-19, emphasizing the need for divine revelation to truly know Jesus as the Christ. He expounds four foundational principles of the Godhead: there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4-5); God the Father is a Spirit (John 4:23-24); the Son is the flesh (Luke 1:35); and God the Spirit was in Christ the flesh (2 Corinthians 5:19). These principles answer any question about the Godhead by recognizing the dual nature of Christ. He illustrates from Acts 2 and Joel 2 that Pentecost could not occur until Jehovah Elohim Himself walked in Israel, identifying Jesus as the Old Testament Jehovah. Using Exodus 15:2, Psalm 118:14, and Isaiah 12:2, he shows that 'the Lord has become my salvation'—the Hebrew word for salvation being Yeshua, or Jesus. He further cites Zechariah 12:10, where Jehovah says, 'they shall look upon me whom they have pierced,' proving the Creator was pierced. Finally, from Revelation 4:2 and Isaiah 6:1, he notes that both John and Isaiah saw only one throne with one person seated on it—not three. This refutes trinitarianism, which would require multiple thrones or 'musical chairs.' Bishop Riggen closes by urging the congregation to rejoice in knowing that there is one God whose name is Jesus, who filled the universe yet took on human form to bleed and die for humanity.

Joyce Schechter joins Jodi for a conversation about the intimacy found in the wilderness. Joyce shares a bit of her story about being called by God at a young age and how her intimacy has grown with Jesus. Joyce and Jodi talk 'all things Jesus' during episode 8 and their conversation spans from the need in the Body of Christ, how their walk with Jesus has impacted their daily life, to how they each can relate to the nation of Israel's time in the Wilderness. Using Exodus 16, the Holy Spirit leads the conversation between Joyce and Jodi. Scripture passages include Exodus 16 and John 6. And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:17-20 (ESV)Jodi would love to hear from you! email: hispresenceandpurpose@gmail.comFollow She Walks In Purpose - https://www.facebook.com/walkinhispurpose - @walkinhispurposeIf you would like to support She Walks In Purpose, please visit https://www.unitetoknow.org/ and give to Forged In Faith Oak Ministries and earmark your donation 'She Walks In Purpose.'

In this sermon "THE WAY THROUGH THE WILDERNESS" Pastor Travis Hearn explores the challenges and lessons that are encountered during the wilderness seasons of life. Using Exodus 13:17-18, Pastor Travis encourages listeners to trust God's guidance, provision, and testing, even when it takes them on a roundabout way to their Promised Land. Despite the difficulties that come with the wilderness, He emphasizes that it's a place of transformation, where distractions are removed and people are pulled closer to God. Through the sermon, listeners are reminded that God will never give up on them and that through testing, temptation, and challenges, we are encouraged to trust in God and allow Him to bless us with newfound strength and perspective as we journey towards our Promised Land. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.impactchurch.com/give —— Stay Connected Website: https://impactchurch.com Impact Church Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImpactChurchScot... Impact Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactchurch/ Impact Church Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactChurchAZ Travis Hearn YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTravisHearn Travis Hearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travishearn/ Travis Hearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/travishearn The Way Through The Wilderness | Pastor @TravisHearn | Impact Church

Pastor Hilton preaches on the sanctity of life, using the physical abortion debate as a springboard to address spiritual abortion. He argues that just as a woman can abort a physical child, the church can spiritually abort souls by failing to intercede and travail in prayer. He exhorts the congregation to be mothers in Israel, willing to travail until God's promises come to birth. Using Exodus 2, he highlights Jochebed, who refused to abort Moses, and Rachel in Genesis 30, who cried, 'Give me children, or else I die.' He also draws from John 3 and Micah 4, emphasizing that when Zion travails, she brings forth her children. He calls for a renewed urgency in intercessory prayer, declaring that the pain of travail is worth the joy of seeing souls born into the Kingdom. He personalizes this by naming specific individuals, like Brother Glenn, and encourages the church to cast aside doubt and unbelief, trusting that they will see their labors produce fruit.

Using Exodus 14, my guest & I discussed the Word of God, focusing on Trusting God and building Intimacy with Him. Listen in to digest the Scoops of Truth we have for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The following episode is a live recorded sermon from the Sunday gathering at The Heights Church Denver on 03/06/22 (Part 2 from last weeks teaching) What do we do when God feels far away? In the beginning of the book of Exodus we get a picture of God's people in bondage to the Egyptians wondering what God is up to, and when he is going to make good on his promises. Using Exodus 2, Listen to Corbin walk through the two things that we can do when God feels far from us. When God Feels Far Away Pt. 2 Corbin Hobbs For more information about The Heights Church, or to contact us, visit our website at TheHeightsDenver.com

The following episode is a live recorded sermon from the Sunday gathering at The Heights Church Denver on 02/27/22 What do we do when God feels far away? In the beginning of the book of Exodus we get a picture of God's people in bondage to the Egyptians wondering what God is up to, and when he is going to make good on his promises. Using Exodus 2, Listen to Corbin walk through the two things that we can do when God feels far from us. When God Feels Far Away Corbin Hobbs For more information about The Heights Church, or to contact us, visit our website at TheHeightsDenver.com

Erika lays a foundation for the Mosaic Covenant.  Using Exodus 2:23-25, she reminds us that God "knew" and remembered what what happening with Abraham's descendants, who have become so numerous they are called a swarm (seen in the Hebrew in Exodus 1:7).  God promised Abraham that Israel would be used to bless the nations in Genesis 12:1-3. Miraculously He rescues and redeems His people out of Egypt.  That event is so important it is alluded to in every book in the Old Testament.  "Remembering" in Scripture is a call to action.  Israel is called God's inheritance in Deuteronomy 9:26, 29 and 32:9.  Erika misspoke when she said Psalm 32:12...it's actually Psalm 33:12.Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The minister's message calls believers back to the tried-and-true ways of God when facing impossible situations. Using Exodus 14, he shows how God deliberately led Israel between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army to teach them that the outcome is in His hands. When Joshua saw the Angel of the Lord, he was told to get on God's side, not ask God to get on his. The minister reminds the church that God has no opposite—the devil is a fallen angel, not an evil god—so believers need not fear. He highlights that God gives His people weapons for spiritual warfare: the Word, prayer, and the preacher. The rich man in hell begged for a miraculous sign for his brothers, but Abraham said they have Moses and the prophets—the Book and the preacher. That is still God's way of saving. The minister encourages the church to stand still and see God's deliverance, to encourage themselves in the Lord like David at Ziklag, and to fight for what the enemy has stolen. Revival will come when the church straps on its sword, preaches the old message, and trusts the pillar of cloud and fire to lead them to glory.

Using Exodus 6 to train our group members to read the Bible well.

Using Exodus 14 Joseph helps both understand times in our lives when we feel we have reached a dead end in some way and then points us towards ways we can overcome these times.

Dr. David Self, Executive Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church, explores the various discouragements and obstacles faced by leaders. Using Exodus 14 and Moses’ leadership moment at the Red Sea he draws three key responses each leader must make when facing such challenges.

The minister encourages the congregation as the end of 2016 approaches, reflecting on God's faithfulness and the many miracles experienced. He reminds them that despite past fears about the year 2000, they are now entering 2017 with fresh hope. Using Exodus chapter 19 (though not yet quoted in the provided excerpt), he points to new chapters God wants to write in their lives. The message focuses on trusting God's timing, embracing spiritual transitions, and expecting great things in the coming season. The spiritual purpose is to inspire faith and anticipation for God's continued work as they prepare to enter a new year.

Oftentimes, when When God is about to reposition your life, know that the devil will begin to attack. The enemy doesn't want to reach your promise, and knowing that he can't take it from you, he will try to delay, distract, discourage, and deny you from it. God isn't surprised by the attack and what He said He would do He will do. Using Exodus 14, Pastor Antonio brings light to the moment that Israel found itself between a "rock and a hard place". They were getting close to the promise, all the while their enemy was getting closer to them. We learn that sometimes you have to go through the "mess-ing", to get to the blessing...it's all a part of the processing. But always be reminded that where you are in this trouble, is not where you will end. Stand still in the promise of God, and watch Him finish the work.

Oftentimes, when When God is about to reposition your life, know that the devil will begin to attack. The enemy doesn't want to reach your promise, and knowing that he can't take it from you, he will try to delay, distract, discourage, and deny you from it. God isn’t surprised by the attack and what He said He would do He will do. Using Exodus 14, Pastor Antonio brings light to the moment that Israel found itself between a "rock and a hard place". They were getting close to the promise, all the while their enemy was getting closer to them. We learn that sometimes you have to go through the "mess-ing", to get to the blessing...it's all a part of the processing. But always be reminded that where you are in this trouble, is not where you will end. Stand still in the promise of God, and watch Him finish the work.

Using Exodus 1:8-14 and 3:1-15, we relate Moses' call to liberate the Hebrews to our individual calls to leadership and ministry, and how to navigate the doubts that inherently arise.

Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, examines the gift of motherhood and responsibility to cultivate the next generation. Using Exodus 1-2 as the text, Russell shows mothering involves joy and hardship in the spiritual battle. But with Christ, there’s freedom knowing the war has been won!

Reverend Goff preaches on the danger of secret sin and the need for God to cleanse the hidden chambers of the heart. Using Exodus 32 as a starting point, he contrasts the imperfect, hastily-made golden calf—a flawed god that required nothing of its worshippers—with the true God, who is perfect in holiness and demands a holy people. He then moves to Ezekiel 8, where God shows Ezekiel the elders of Israel worshipping idols in secret rooms, each man in the chamber of his own imagery, convinced that the Lord does not see them. Reverend Goff explains that every person has a secret chamber in their mind where attitudes, bitterness, resentments, and ungodly desires are painted like pictures on the wall. Though hidden from others, God sees everything. He argues that people often try to make Christianity palatable, grinding God down like a bitter pill, but true faith requires swallowing the whole truth—repentance, obedience, and holiness. The remedy is to give Jesus the key to that secret place, let His blood wash away every defiling image, and allow Him to cleanse the heart completely. He warns that the same secrets that are concealed now will be exposed at the judgment seat of Christ, urging listeners to repent and deal with their issues at the altar while there is still time.

Reverend Merriman preaches on the necessity of authentic worship according to God's design. He begins by emphasizing that the devil aims to steal praise and hinder true worship, and that God distinguishes between real and counterfeit worship. Using Exodus 30:34-38, he explains that the incense used in the tabernacle had to be made exactly as the apothecary prescribed—pure, equal weights, and not to be copied for common use. This illustrates that true praise must be built on the right foundation and cannot be faked. He then references Exodus 31:1-6, where God filled Bezaleel and Aholiab with the Spirit of God to craft the tabernacle's furnishings, showing that every part—even the less visible ones—matters for God's glory to dwell. The preacher warns that if prayer altars grow cold, the incense (praise) will stink. The key point comes from Leviticus 16:1-2, 12-13: after Aaron's sons died for offering unauthorized incense, God instructed that only the high priest could enter the holy place with coals from the altar and sweet incense, so the cloud of incense would cover the mercy seat—and it is that cloud, produced by our praise, where God appears. The spiritual purpose is to move the congregation to examine their prayer lives and to generate a cloud of authentic, Spirit-filled praise so that God's presence and victory can manifest. The sermon culminates by tying this to 2 Chronicles 20, where Jehoshaphat's response to an impossible battle was worship, leading to God fighting for them.

Bishop Riggen preaches from Isaiah 35, emphasizing the conditional nature of the chapter's revival promises—blind eyes opened, deaf ears unstopped, the lame leaping, water in the wilderness—which hinge on verses 3-4: strengthening weak hands, confirming feeble knees, and comforting fearful hearts. He connects this to Hebrews 12:12-13, showing the church is commanded to lift hanging hands and strengthen feeble knees. Using Exodus 17 (Aaron and Hur holding up Moses' hands), 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15, and Nehemiah 4:6, he argues that revival and victory depend on believers becoming encouragers—not just supporting pastors but one another. He contrasts this with the idol-builders in Isaiah 41:6-7 who encouraged each other, and the unity at Babel (Genesis 11) which God said would allow them to accomplish anything. The message's spiritual purpose is to call the congregation to prioritize mutual encouragement over criticism, competition, or self-focused worship, so that the church can see God's miraculous outpouring and build together until even the heathen acknowledge God's work.

Reverend Daniels preaches from Psalm 92:10 about needing 'fresh oil,' which he interprets as a fresh anointing of the Holy Ghost. He contrasts this with 'old oil'—past spiritual experiences that have lost their power—and warns that believers cannot face coming spiritual tsunamis with yesterday's anointing. Using Exodus 30, he explains the holy anointing oil God commanded Moses to make, which typifies the Holy Ghost and cannot be duplicated by the world or by counterfeit religion. He urges the congregation to get an 'oil change' by returning to the altar, being renewed by the Holy Ghost, and allowing God to filter out bad attitudes, sin, and spiritual deadness. He illustrates with the story of Paul shaking off the viper into the fire (Acts 28) and the analogy of a tsunami—whose warning sign is a drawback of the sea—to show that spiritual drawback (waning worship, loss of hunger for God) precedes devastating attack. The only safety is to 'stay in the ship' (the church) and cast excess (sin, hindrances) overboard, while receiving fresh oil, so that when the enemy comes like a flood, the Lord will lift up a standard. The sermon calls for personal revival, renewed hunger for God, and a fresh experience of the Holy Ghost to withstand coming trials.

Bishop Riggen preaches from Mark 9:17-27, focusing on the father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus. The father pleaded, "If thou canst do anything, have compassion on us," and Jesus responded, "If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." The preacher emphasizes that the issue is not God's ability but the believer's faith. He then moves to Hebrews 11:6, declaring that without faith it is impossible to please God. He unpacks two essential beliefs: that God is (the great I AM) and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Using Exodus 3, he explains that God revealed Himself to Moses as I AM, showing that He is whatever His people need—Provider, Healer, Peace, etc. Jesus is the ultimate revelation of the I AM, meaning "He is salvation." Bishop Riggen argues that to please God, we must first believe God is able, citing Ephesians 3:20 to show that God can do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. He illustrates with a personal testimony of how God provided a house far beyond what he and his wife had asked. Second, we must believe that God is willing. He points to Jesus' response to the leper: "I will; be thou clean" (Matthew 8:3), and to Hebrews 6:17-18, showing that God is more abundantly willing to prove His promises and cannot lie. The sermon culminates in 2 Chronicles 7:14, asserting that God will hear, forgive, and heal if His people will humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. The central call is to believe that God is both able and willing to meet every need.