The Guardhouse lw.org, New Brooklyn, York De Oro, Panindo (2026)

05/03/2026

F.R.I.E.N.D.S — FAITH THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO CHRIST

Key Text: Luke 5:20
“And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.”

🌅 INTRODUCTION

One of the most powerful stories in the Gospels is the moment when four friends tore open a roof to bring a helpless man to Jesus (Luke 5:17–26). Their determination shows what true spiritual friendship looks like.

While salvation today is revealed through Paul’s gospel of grace (1 Corinthians 15:1–4), the principle remains powerful: God uses faithful believers to bring others to Christ.

True friends do more than comfort you — they point you to the Savior.
The word F.R.I.E.N.D.S. describes the kind of spiritual friendship that helps lead souls to Jesus.

1️⃣ F — FAITH THAT ACTS ✝️

A. Faith That Trusts Christ’s Power
True faith believes Jesus can save and heal.
— Hebrews 11:6
B. Faith That Moves Toward Christ
Faith motivates believers to seek the Lord.
— James 2:17
C. Faith That Brings Others to Jesus
Their faith brought their friend before Christ.
— Luke 5:20
D. Faith That Declares the Gospel
Faith compels believers to preach Christ.
— Romans 10:17
➡️ Real faith moves people toward Jesus.

2️⃣ R — REFUSE OBSTACLES 🚧

A. Refuse the Crowd’s Resistance
The crowd could not stop their mission.
— Luke 5:19
B. Refuse the Devil’s Discouragement
Satan tries to hinder soul-winning.
— 1 Thessalonians 2:18
C. Refuse Fear of Opposition
Believers must not fear sharing Christ.
— Acts 4:29
D. Refuse Spiritual Laziness
The gospel requires determined effort.
— Galatians 6:9
➡️ True friends refuse to let obstacles stop them.

3️⃣ I — INTERCEDE FOR OTHERS 🙏

A. Intercede Through Prayer
Believers pray for the salvation of others.
— James 5:16
B. Intercede With Compassion
Love moves us to care for the lost.
— Romans 9:2–3
C. Intercede With Urgency
Time is short; souls must hear the gospel.
— 2 Corinthians 6:2
D. Intercede With Spiritual Burden
Paul travailed for souls to know Christ.
— Galatians 4:19
➡️ True friends pray and stand in the gap.

4️⃣ E — ENCOURAGE THE BROKEN ❤️

A. Encourage the Discouraged
Believers strengthen weak hearts.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
B. Encourage Through God’s Word
Scripture builds faith and hope.
— Romans 15:4
C. Encourage Through Fellowship
The church supports struggling believers.
— Hebrews 10:24–25
D. Encourage Toward Christ
Encouragement ultimately points people to Jesus.
— Colossians 2:2
➡️ Godly friends lift the broken toward hope.

5️⃣ N — NEAR TO THOSE IN NEED 🤝

A. Near With Compassion
Jesus was moved with compassion for people.
— Matthew 9:36
B. Near With Practical Help
Believers help carry each other’s burdens.
— Galatians 6:2
C. Near With Spiritual Support
We strengthen one another in faith.
— Romans 1:12
D. Near With Gospel Witness
The greatest help is leading someone to Christ.
— 2 Corinthians 5:20
➡️ True friends stay close to those who suffer.

6️⃣ D — DIRECT PEOPLE TO CHRIST ✝️

A. Direct Them to the Gospel
The gospel is the power of salvation.
— Romans 1:16
B. Direct Them to the Cross
Christ died for our sins.
— 1 Corinthians 15:3
C. Direct Them to Faith in Christ
Salvation comes through belief in Him.
— Acts 16:31
D. Direct Them to Grace Alone
Salvation is not by works.
— Ephesians 2:8–9
➡️ The greatest help a friend can give is showing someone Jesus.

7️⃣ S — SEE LIVES TRANSFORMED 🌅

A. See Sins Forgiven
Christ forgave the paralytic’s sins.
— Luke 5:24
B. See Souls Saved
The gospel transforms the sinner.
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
C. See Strength Restored
Christ restores broken lives.
— Psalm 23:3
D. See Salvation Spread
Saved people share Christ with others.
— 2 Timothy 2:2
➡️ When people meet Jesus, lives are completely changed.

🌄 CONCLUSION

The four friends in Luke 5 teach us a powerful truth:
Real friends bring people to Jesus.

They were willing to:
Climb a roof
Break through obstacles
Carry a burden
Believe in Christ
And because of their faith, a life was transformed.
Under the gospel of grace, the greatest help we can give someone is sharing:
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 — Christ died, was buried, and rose again.

📣 CALL TO ACTION

🙏 Believe the Gospel Today — 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
✝️ Trust Christ Alone for Salvation — Acts 16:31
📖 Share the Message of Grace — Romans 1:16
🤝 Be a Friend Who Leads Others to Christ — 2 Corinthians 5:20
🌅 Live to See Lives Transformed — 2 Corinthians 5:17

Ask yourself today:
Are you the kind of friend who brings people to Jesus?

🔢 FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ Faith That Acts ✝️
2️⃣ Refuse Obstacles 🚧
3️⃣ Intercede for Others 🙏
4️⃣ Encourage the Broken ❤️
5️⃣ Near to Those in Need 🤝
6️⃣ Direct People to Christ ✝️
7️⃣ See Lives Transformed 🌅

✨ The best friend is not the one who entertains you.
✝️ The best friend is the one who brings you to Lord Jesus Christ.

05/03/2026

🧠🔥 WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR MIND? — WORLD or WORD

📖 Romans 12:2 | Colossians 3:16

🔔 INTRODUCTION

In the Dispensation of Grace, God is not reforming the world—He is renewing the believer’s mind.

What enters the mind determines:
Direction of the walk
Strength of the stand
Fruitfulness of the life

“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” (Rom. 8:6)
Every day, believers choose what they consume mentally—the WORLD or the WORD.

1️⃣ W — WORLDLINESS CORRUPTS
📖 Romans 12:2
Explanation:
The world presses believers into its mold.

Sub-points (W):
Wicked Culture – shapes ungodly values (Rom. 12:2)
Worldly Patterns – oppose grace thinking (Gal. 1:4)
Warped Priorities – temporal over eternal (2 Cor. 4:18)

2️⃣ O — OBSESSION WITH RICHES
📖 1 Timothy 6:10
Explanation:
World-feeding fuels covetousness, not contentment.

Sub-points (O):
Overvaluing Money – root of many evils (1 Tim. 6:10)
Outrunning Godliness – gain over grace (1 Tim. 6:5)
Overthrowing Faith – pierced with sorrows (1 Tim. 6:10)

3️⃣ R — REVELING IN SIN
📖 Ephesians 5:11
Explanation:
Darkness grows where discernment is starved.

Sub-points (R):
Rejoicing in Iniquity – instead of truth (1 Cor. 13:6)
Reproducing Darkness – unfruitful works (Eph. 5:11)
Resisting Reproof – conscience dulled (1 Tim. 4:2)

4️⃣ L — LIES AND FALSE LEARNING
📖 Colossians 2:8
Explanation:
World wisdom competes with revealed truth.

Sub-points (L):
Luring Philosophy – tradition of men (Col. 2:8)
Law-Mixing Error – corrupts grace (Gal. 5:4)
Leavened Doctrine – spreads quickly (Gal. 5:9)

5️⃣ D — DARKNESS DECEIVES
📖 Ephesians 6:12
Explanation:
The battlefield is mental before it is moral.

Sub-points (D):
Deceptive Powers – spiritual wickedness (Eph. 6:12)
Dulled Discernment – unstable minds (Eph. 4:14)
Defeated Walk – not standing fast (Phil. 1:27)

6️⃣ W — WORD WISELY NOURISHES
📖 2 Timothy 3:16
Explanation:
The Word builds what the world breaks.

Sub-points (W):
Wisdom from Scripture – divine instruction (2 Tim. 3:16)
Washing of the Mind – truth sanctifies (Eph. 5:26)
Well-Equipped Believer – furnished unto all good works (2 Tim. 3:17)

7️⃣ O — ONLY CHRIST SAVES
📖 1 Timothy 2:5
Explanation:
Grace teaching centers the mind on Christ alone.

Sub-points (O):
One Mediator – Christ Jesus (1 Tim. 2:5)
Objective Gospel – death, burial, resurrection (1 Cor. 15:1-4)
Out of Self-Effort – into finished work (Gal. 2:16)

8️⃣ R — RIGHTLY DIVIDING TRUTH
📖 2 Timothy 2:15
Explanation:
Confusion fades when truth is divided correctly.

Sub-points (R):
Recognizing Dispensations – God’s progressive dealings (Eph. 3:2)
Rejecting Contradictions – law vs grace (Rom. 6:14)
Resting in Pauline Doctrine – our marching orders (Rom. 16:25)

9️⃣ D — DOCTRINE OF GRACE DOMINATES
📖 Acts 20:24
Explanation:
Grace stabilizes the mind and empowers the walk.

Sub-points (D):
Delivered Message – gospel of grace (Acts 20:24)
Daily Edification – grace builds up (Acts 20:32)
Distinct Calling – Body of Christ truth (Eph. 1:22-23)

🏁 CONCLUSION

The mind cannot remain neutral.
If it is not filled with truth, it will be filled with trash.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col. 3:16)
What you feed grows.
What you starve dies.

📣 CALL TO ACTION

🍽️ Stop feeding on the world
📖 Start feeding on the Word
🧠 Renew your mind daily
✝️ Stand fast in grace
🗣️ Share Paul’s gospel boldly
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.” (Gal. 5:1)

✨ FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ 🌍 The world distorts
2️⃣ 💰 Riches distract
3️⃣ 😈 Sin deceives
4️⃣ 📺 Lies corrupt
5️⃣ 🌑 Darkness blinds
6️⃣ 📖 Scripture renews
7️⃣ ✝️ Christ saves
8️⃣ 🧩 Right division clarifies
9️⃣ 🕊️ Grace stabilizes

05/03/2026

✝️ WATER OR SPIRIT — WHICH BIRTH SAVES?

(Understanding the New Birth in the Dispensation of Grace)

Key Text: John 3:6
“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”

🌅 INTRODUCTION

Jesus told Nicodemus that a man must be born again (John 3:3). Many religious systems interpret this as water baptism, but when Scripture is rightly divided (2 Timothy 2:15), we see that salvation today comes through the spiritual birth by the Holy Spirit through faith in the gospel.

Under the Dispensational understanding, believers today are saved by believing the gospel of grace:
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 — Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.

Physical birth produces a natural life, but spiritual birth produces eternal life.
The difference between WATER and SPIRIT shows the contrast between flesh and salvation.

1️⃣ W — WOMB BIRTH PRODUCES NATURAL LIFE 👶

A. Womb Birth Brings Physical Existence
— John 3:6
B. Womb Birth Begins Human Life
— Psalm 139:13
C. Womb Birth Produces Fleshly Nature
— Romans 7:18
➡️ Physical birth gives life on earth but not eternal life.

2️⃣ A — ADAM'S NATURE PASSES TO ALL ⚠️

A. Adam’s Fall Brought Sin
— Romans 5:12
B. All Are Born Sinners
— Psalm 51:5
C. Adam’s Nature Brings Death
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
➡️ Humanity inherits Adam’s sinful nature.

3️⃣ T — TEMPORAL LIFE IS SHORT ⏳

A. Time on Earth Is Brief
— James 4:14
B. Temporary Life Ends in Death
— Hebrews 9:27
C. Temporary World Is Passing Away
— 1 John 2:17
➡️ Earthly life is temporary without eternal salvation.

4️⃣ E — EARTHLY BODY IS CORRUPTIBLE 🧍‍♂️

A. Earthly Bodies Are Weak
— Romans 8:10
B. Earthly Flesh Cannot Please God
— Romans 8:8
C. Earthly Bodies Decay and Die
— 2 Corinthians 4:16
➡️ Flesh cannot inherit God’s kingdom.

5️⃣ R — RUINED BY SINFUL FLESH 💔

A. Ruined Nature Rejects God
— Romans 3:10
B. Ruined Humanity Needs Redemption
— Romans 3:23
C. Ruined Flesh Cannot Save Itself
— Ephesians 2:1
➡️ The flesh is spiritually bankrupt.

6️⃣ S — SEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT 🕊️

A. Sealed After Believing the Gospel
— Ephesians 1:13
B. Security Through the Spirit
— Ephesians 4:30
C. Spirit Guarantees Redemption
— Ephesians 1:14
➡️ Salvation today includes the sealing of the Spirit.

7️⃣ P — PLACED INTO CHRIST ✝️

A. Placed into the Body of Christ
— 1 Corinthians 12:13
B. Positioned in Heavenly Places
— Ephesians 2:6
C. Partakers of Christ’s Righteousness
— 2 Corinthians 5:21
➡️ The Spirit places believers into Christ.

8️⃣ I — INDWELT BY GOD’S SPIRIT 🔥

A. Indwelling Presence of the Spirit
— Romans 8:9
B. Inner Transformation Begins
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
C. Inward Guidance Through the Spirit
— Galatians 5:16
➡️ The Spirit lives within every believer.

9️⃣ T — TRANSFORMATION IS COMING 🌅

A. Transformation at the Rapture
— Philippians 3:21
B. Translation of the Church
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
C. Triumph Over Death Forever
— 1 Corinthians 15:52
➡️ Believers will receive a glorified body.

🌄 CONCLUSION

There are two births:
👶 Birth of the flesh — temporary life.
🕊 Birth of the Spirit — eternal life.
Religion focuses on water rituals.
But the gospel of grace reveals that salvation comes through faith in Christ’s finished work.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9

📣 CALL TO ACTION

🙏 Believe the Gospel — 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
📖 Rightly divide the Word — 2 Timothy 2:15
✝️ Receive the gift of eternal life — Romans 6:23
🕊 Rest in the Spirit’s sealing — Ephesians 1:13
🌅 Look for Christ’s return — Titus 2:13
Don’t trust religion or rituals.
Trust Jesus Christ alone.

🔢 FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ Womb Birth Produces Natural Life 👶
2️⃣ Adam’s Nature Passed to All ⚠️
3️⃣ Temporal Life Is Short ⏳
4️⃣ Earthly Body Is Corruptible 🧍‍♂️
5️⃣ Ruined by Sinful Flesh 💔
6️⃣ Sealed by the Spirit 🕊️
7️⃣ Placed into Christ ✝️
8️⃣ Indwelt by God’s Spirit 🔥
9️⃣ Transformation Is Coming 🌅

✨ Being born once leads to death.
✝️ Being born again leads to eternal life.

05/03/2026

FROM ADAM TO CHRIST — THE FULL BELIEVER JOURNEY

🌑 Natural → ✝️ Salvation → 👶 Carnal → 🌿 Spiritual → 👑 Judgment Seat of Christ

(Mid-Acts Right Division) KJV Text

🌑 1️⃣ THE NATURAL MAN
— Humanity in Adam —

Let us begin carefully.

Every person enters life in Adam, not in Christ.

📖 Romans 5:12
“By one man sin entered into the world…”

👉 Sin is not first an action.
It is a condition inherited.

Spiritual Reality

The natural man:
lives physically alive
but spiritually separated

📖 Ephesians 2:1
“Dead in trespasses and sins.”

Dead does not mean nonexistent. It means separated from God’s life.

Understanding Problem

📖 1 Corinthians 2:14
The natural man cannot receive spiritual truth because:

Spirit of God is not indwelling
understanding is darkened

📖 Ephesians 4:18
“Alienated from the life of God.”

Across Dispensations

Before grace:
— Conscience tested man (Genesis)
— Government restrained man (Noah)
— Law exposed sin (Moses)
— Prophets warned Israel

Yet humanity remained unchanged inwardly.

📖 Romans 3:20
Law gives knowledge of sin — not salvation.

Therefore history moves toward one solution:

The Cross.

✝️ 2️⃣ SALVATION — GOD’S DIVINE INTERRUPTION

The gospel announces what man could never accomplish.

📖 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Christ died — payment made for our sins.
Christ buried — death confirmed.
Christ risen — victory declared.

Simply:
Hear
Believe
Trust

What God Does Instantly

📖 Colossians 1:13-14

Let us unpack slowly.

✔ Delivered

Removed from authority of darkness.

📖 Acts 26:18
Turned from darkness to light.

No gradual rescue — immediate transfer.

✔ Translated

A kingdom relocation.

📖 Philippians 3:20
“Our conversation (citizenship) is in heaven.”

You now belong to a heavenly people.

✔ Redeemed

Purchased completely.

📖 Ephesians 1:7
Redemption through His blood.

Debt canceled permanently.

✔ Forgiven

📖 Colossians 2:13
“Forgiven you ALL trespasses.”

Past.
Present.
Future judicially settled.

Mid-Acts Insight

The full meaning of this salvation was hidden before Paul.

📖 Romans 16:25
Mystery kept secret since the world began.

Now revealed — Body of Christ doctrine.

Position vs Practice

Position = perfected instantly.
Practice = learned gradually.

This explains post-salvation struggle.

👶 3️⃣ THE CARNAL BELIEVER
— Saved but Flesh-Directed —

Paul addresses believers:

📖 1 Corinthians 3:1
“I brethren...speak unto you… as unto carnal.”

Notice carefully:
He calls them brethren — saved people.

Meaning of Carnal

Carnal = governed by flesh thinking.

Not loss of salvation.
But lack of renewal.

Inner Structure After Salvation

You now possess:
new life in spirit
old flesh still present
mind needing renewal

📖 Romans 7:18
“In my flesh dwelleth no good thing.”

Why Struggle Exists

📖 Galatians 5:17
Flesh fights Spirit.

This conflict begins only after salvation.

Corinth Example Expanded

They had:
spiritual gifts (1 Cor 1:7)
knowledge of Christ
true salvation

Yet:
divisions (3:3)
pride (4:7)
immaturity

Because doctrine had not matured them.

Key Verse

📖 Romans 12:2
“Be transformed by renewing of your mind.”

Transformation happens through truth understood.

🌿 4️⃣ THE SPIRITUAL BELIEVER
— Normal Christian Living —

📖 1 Corinthians 2:15
“He that is spiritual judgeth all things.”

Spiritual means:
Mind aligned with God’s revealed truth.

Growth Method

📖 Colossians 2:6
“As ye have received Christ… so walk.”

You received Christ by faith.
You grow the same way — trusting truth.

Identity Realization

📖 Ephesians 1:6
Accepted in the Beloved.

Growth begins when believer understands acceptance is already secured.

Renewed Thinking Produces Fruit

📖 Galatians 5:22-23
Fruit is result of Spirit-led life:

love
joy
peace
patience

Fruit grows naturally from doctrinal stability.

Heavenly Orientation

📖 Colossians 3:1-2
Seek things above.

Body of Christ calling is heavenly, not earthly kingdom rule.

Pauline Growth Pattern

Romans → identity
Ephesians → position
Colossians → focus on Christ
Timothy/Titus → service order

Doctrine builds maturity step by step.

👑 5️⃣ JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
— Future Evaluation of Believers —

📖 2 Corinthians 5:10
All believers appear before Christ.

This is not condemnation.

📖 Romans 8:1
No condemnation in Christ.

What Is Tested?

📖 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Works examined by fire.

Gold — grace-built service.
Wood — flesh-motivated effort.

Important Truth

The believer remains saved:
“He himself shall be saved.”

Rewards differ — salvation does not.

Why This Matters

Doctrine now shapes eternity later.

God prepares members of Christ’s Body for heavenly administration.

🧭 RIGHT DIVISION — TWO PROGRAMS OF GOD

Prophecy Program (Israel):
📖 Luke 1:70
Spoken since world began.

earthly millennial kingdom
prophetic covenants
law system

Mystery Program (Body of Christ, now)
📖 Ephesians 3:9
Hidden in God until Paul.

heavenly calling
grace salvation
one new man in Christ

We live in this dispensation today.

🌟 COMPLETE FLOW REVIEW

🌑 Natural Man
— dead in Adam (Eph 2:1)
⬇️
✝️ Salvation
— translated into Christ (Col 1:13)
⬇️
👶 Carnal Stage
— mind unrenewed (Rom 12:2)
⬇️
🌿 Spiritual Growth
— walking by Spirit (Gal 5:16)
⬇️
👑 Judgment Seat
— rewards evaluated (2 Cor 5:10)

🔑 MID-ACTS RIGHT DIVISION CONCLUSION

God today is forming a heavenly Body, not restoring Israel’s prophetic kingdom yet.

Salvation places you into Christ instantly.

Christian growth is learning Pauline revelation — the mystery of Christ.

🕊️ FINAL SUMMARY

The natural man needs the Cross.
The saved believer needs doctrine.
The spiritual believer lives grace identity.
The Judgment Seat reveals eternal purpose.

LIVE A BALANCED LIFE — POSITION AND PRACTICE

Position: Already secure in Christ.

Practice: Daily growth through doctrine and Spirit-led living.

Application: Avoid extremes:

Don’t live careless because “I’m saved.”

Don’t live fearful thinking you must earn salvation.

Daily life principle: Trust your position; obey your practice.

In Christ

Cotton Victor Samson

05/03/2026

GENDER AND SEXUAL

“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭18‬:‭22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭24‬-‭28‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬ ‭KJV‬‬

05/03/2026

🚫 ALCOHOL — DESTROYER OF LIVES

(A Biblical Warning for Believers)

Ephesians 5:18
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.”
— Ephesians 5:18

🌅 INTRODUCTION

Alcohol has ruined countless lives, homes, and testimonies. What many call a social habit, the Bible often reveals as a spiritual trap.

Under the Dispensational understanding, believers are part of the Body of Christ, called to live differently from the world (Romans 12:2). While salvation is by grace through faith alone, believers are still warned against behaviors that destroy the flesh, the testimony, and the effectiveness of ministry.

Alcohol is one of the enemy’s tools to cloud the mind, corrupt the heart, and collapse the life.
The Bible repeatedly warns that alcohol leads to deception, destruction, and disgrace.

1️⃣ A — ALCOHOL ALTERS THE MIND 🧠

A. Alcohol Clouds Spiritual Judgment
— Proverbs 20:1
Wine deceives and leads people astray.
B. Alcohol Confuses Moral Discernment
— Isaiah 5:22–23
C. Alcohol Corrupts the Mind’s Sobriety
— 1 Peter 5:8
➡️ God calls believers to be sober-minded and alert.

2️⃣ L — LIQUOR LEADS THE HEART ASTRAY ❤️

A. Leads the Heart Toward Sinful Desires
— Hosea 4:11
B. Lures People into Fleshly Living
— Galatians 5:19–21
C. Lessens Spiritual Sensitivity
— Ephesians 4:18
➡️ Alcohol weakens the believer’s spiritual awareness.

3️⃣ C — CORRUPTS CHARACTER AND CONDUCT ⚠️

A. Creates Careless Behavior
— Proverbs 23:33
B. Cultivates Carnal Living
— Romans 13:13
C. Causes Compromised Testimony
— 1 Corinthians 10:31–32
➡️ Alcohol damages the believer’s Christian witness.

4️⃣ O — OPENS DOORS TO OTHER SINS 🚪

A. Opens the Door to Immorality
— Habakkuk 2:15
B. Opens the Door to Violence
— Proverbs 23:29–30
C. Opens the Door to Addiction
— 1 Corinthians 6:12
➡️ Many sins begin where sobriety ends.

5️⃣ H — HURTS HOMES AND RELATIONSHIPS 💔

A. Harms Families
— Proverbs 23:21
B. Hurts Friends and Community
— Proverbs 31:4–5
C. Hinders Spiritual Leadership
— 1 Timothy 3:3
➡️ Alcohol destroys trust, peace, and stability.

6️⃣ O — OVERTAKES AND ENSLAVES THE SOUL ⛓️

A. Overpowers Self-Control
— Proverbs 23:34–35
B. Occupies the Mind and Body
— Romans 6:16
C. Oppresses Spiritual Growth
— Hebrews 12:1
➡️ What begins as a drink often becomes bo***ge.

7️⃣ L — LEADS TO LOSS AND BROKENNESS 💥

A. Leads to Financial Loss
— Proverbs 21:17
B. Leads to Moral Collapse
— Galatians 6:7
C. Leads to Life Destruction
— Proverbs 23:32
➡️ Alcohol promises pleasure but produces pain.

🌄 CONCLUSION

Alcohol has destroyed countless lives.
It:
✔ clouds the mind
✔ corrupts the heart
✔ compromises testimony
✔ damages families
✔ enslaves the soul.
God’s desire for believers is not intoxication, but transformation.
“Be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18

📣 CALL TO ACTION

🙏 Reject destructive habits — Romans 13:14
📖 Renew your mind in Scripture — Romans 12:2
🧠 Remain sober and vigilant — 1 Peter 5:8
✝️ Rely on God’s grace for victory — 2 Corinthians 12:9
🌍 Reflect Christ in your lifestyle — Philippians 1:27
Freedom is found not in alcohol — but in Christ.

🔢 FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ Alcohol Alters the Mind 🧠
2️⃣ Liquor Leads Hearts Astray ❤️
3️⃣ Corrupts Character and Conduct ⚠️
4️⃣ Opens Doors to Sin 🚪
5️⃣ Hurts Homes and Relationships 💔
6️⃣ Overtakes the Soul ⛓️
7️⃣ Leads to Loss and Brokenness 💥

⚠️ Alcohol promises escape —
✝️ Lord Jesus Christ provides true freedom.

05/03/2026

THE B.I.B.L.E — FIVE WAYS TO HONOR THE WORD OF GOD

Key Text: 2 Timothy 3:16–17
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”

🌅 INTRODUCTION

The Bible is not just a religious book—it is the inspired Word of God. In the Dispensation of Grace, God has revealed His will and His gospel through Scripture, especially through the ministry of the apostle Paul.

If believers truly honor God, they must also honor His Word.
Romans 10:17 — “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

The question today is not whether we own a Bible.
The real question is: Do we honor the Bible?
The acronym B.I.B.L.E shows five biblical ways believers should honor God's Word.

1️⃣ B — BELIEVE THE WORD OF GOD 📖

A. Believe the Bible is Inspired
The Scriptures come from God, not from human imagination.
— 2 Timothy 3:16
B. Believe the Bible is True
God’s Word cannot lie or fail.
— John 17:17
C. Believe the Bible Brings Salvation
Faith in the gospel revealed in Scripture saves the sinner.
— Romans 1:16
D. Believe the Bible is Powerful
The Word of God transforms hearts and lives.
— Hebrews 4:12
E. Believe the Bible is Preserved
God has preserved His Word for every generation.
— Psalm 12:6–7
➡️ The first way to honor the Bible is to believe it without doubt.

2️⃣ I — INTERPRET THE WORD RIGHTLY 🔍

A. Interpret Scripture by Right Division
Believers must distinguish between different dispensations.
— 2 Timothy 2:15
B. Interpret the Gospel of Grace Clearly
Paul reveals the gospel for today.
— 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
C. Interpret Israel and the Church Correctly
God has different programs for Israel and the Body of Christ.
— Romans 11:25
D. Interpret Doctrine Through Paul’s Epistles
Paul reveals the mystery of the church.
— Ephesians 3:1–6
E. Interpret Scripture With Spiritual Discernment
The Spirit helps believers understand truth.
— 1 Corinthians 2:13–14
➡️ The Bible must not only be read—it must be rightly divided.

3️⃣ B — BUILD YOUR LIFE ON SCRIPTURE 🏗️

A. Build Your Faith on God’s Word
Faith grows through Scripture.
— Romans 10:17
B. Build Your Mind on Sound Doctrine
Sound doctrine strengthens believers.
— Titus 2:1
C. Build Your Life on Spiritual Wisdom
The Word guides life decisions.
— Colossians 3:16
D. Build Your Character Through Scripture
God’s Word shapes godly character.
— 2 Timothy 3:17
E. Build Your Hope on God’s Promises
The Scriptures provide comfort and hope.
— Romans 15:4
➡️ A life built on Scripture cannot be shaken.

4️⃣ L — LOVE THE WORD OF GOD ❤️

A. Love the Word with Passion
Believers should delight in God’s truth.
— Psalm 119:97
B. Love the Word Through Meditation
Thinking deeply about Scripture brings spiritual growth.
— Psalm 1:2
C. Love the Word More Than the World
God’s Word must come before worldly desires.
— 1 John 2:15
D. Love the Word Through Obedience
True love for Scripture produces obedience.
— John 14:23
E. Love the Word as Spiritual Food
The Word nourishes the soul.
— Jeremiah 15:16
➡️ When believers love the Word, they desire it daily.

5️⃣ E — EXPLAIN THE WORD TO OTHERS 📣

A. Explain the Gospel Clearly
Believers must share the gospel message.
— 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
B. Explain the Word Through Preaching
God calls believers to preach the truth boldly.
— 2 Timothy 4:2
C. Explain the Word Through Teaching
Sound teaching builds strong believers.
— 2 Timothy 2:2
D. Explain the Word Through Witnessing
Sharing Scripture leads others to Christ.
— Acts 20:24
E. Explain the Word Through Example
Believers’ lives should reflect biblical truth.
— Philippians 2:15–16
➡️ Honoring the Bible means sharing it with others.

🌄 CONCLUSION

Many people own a Bible but do not honor it.
To truly honor the Word of God we must:
Believe it
Interpret it correctly
Build our lives on it
Love it deeply
Explain it boldly
The Bible is God’s voice to humanity.
Isaiah 40:8
“The word of our God shall stand for ever.”

📣 CALL TO ACTION

📖 Believe the Bible completely
🔎 Rightly divide the Word of truth
🏗 Build your life on Scripture
❤️ Love the Word daily
📣 Preach and share the gospel boldly
Remember the command:
2 Timothy 4:2 — “Preach the word.”

🔢 FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ Believe the Word 📖
2️⃣ Interpret it Rightly 🔍
3️⃣ Build Your Life on It 🏗
4️⃣ Love the Word ❤️
5️⃣ Explain it to Others 📣

✨ The Bible is God’s truth.
✨ The Bible is God’s voice.
✨ The Bible is God’s authority.
✝️ Honor the Word — and the Word will transform your life.

04/03/2026

📖 Judges 7:1–25 (KJV) — Gideon and the 300

The Well of Harod

“Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon…” (Judges 7:1)

Gideon (also called Jerubbaal) and Israel camp beside the well of Harod, while the vast army of Midian lies in the valley near the hill of Moreh.
The Midianites, Amalekites, and the children of the east are described as “grasshoppers for multitude” and their camels “as the sand by the sea side.”

Israel looks small. The enemy looks unstoppable.

🔥 God Reduces the Army

Judges 7:2–8

The LORD says:

“The people that are with thee are too many… lest Israel vaunt themselves… saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.” (v.2)

Step 1: The Fearful Leave
•22,000 men return home
•10,000 remain

Step 2: The Water Test

At the water, God separates the men:
•Those who lapped water with their hand to their mouth — 300 men
•Those who bowed on their knees to drink — sent home

LORD God declares:

“By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you.” (v.7)

🫴🏻Victory belongs to the LORD, not to human strength.

🌙 The Dream in the Enemy Camp

Judges 7:9–15

God strengthens Gideon’s faith by sending him secretly into the enemy camp.

A Midianite soldier shares a dream:

A cake of barley bread tumbled into the camp and overturned a tent.

His companion interprets it:

“This is nothing else save the sword of Gideon… for into his hand hath God delivered Midian.” (v.14)

When Gideon hears this:

“He worshipped.” (v.15)

🙏 Before victory comes worship.

🎺 The Strategy of Faith

Judges 7:16–22

Gideon divides the 300 into three companies.
Each man carries:
•A trumpet
•An empty pitcher
•A lamp inside the pitcher

At midnight:
•They blow the trumpets
•Break the pitchers
•Reveal the lamps
•Cry aloud:

“The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon!” (v.20)

God causes confusion.
The Midianites turn their swords against each other.

✨ No swords in Israel’s hands.
✨ Only obedience, light, and sound.

🏃 The Enemy Flees

Judges 7:23–25

The tribes of Naphtali, Asher, Manasseh, and Ephraim pursue the fleeing Midianites.

Two Midianite princes are captured:
•Oreb — slain at the rock of Oreb
•Zeeb — slain at the winepress of Zeeb

Their heads are brought to Gideon as proof of victory.

💡 Powerful Spiritual Lessons:
🔹 God removes human pride before giving victory.
🔹 Faith grows when we listen to God’s voice.
🔹 Obedience is stronger than numbers.
🔹 God can use the weak to defeat the mighty.
🔹 Worship comes before breakthrough.

“By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you.”
— Judges 7:7 (KJV)

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