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In this eye-opening Bible study, we dive deep into soul liberty – the God-given right to a free conscience, shaped by Scripture and the Holy Spirit, accountable only to Him. Ever wondered why Christians disagree on music styles, holidays like Christmas or Halloween, tattoos, alcohol, or even voting? It's not division; it's the beautiful freedom God wired into us from the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2). But this liberty isn't a license to sin – it's for joyful obedience, love, and unity in Christ!

Drawing from key verses like Galatians 5:13 ("called unto liberty... by love serve one another"), Romans 14 (no judging in doubtful things), and Acts 5:29 (obey God rather than men), Pastor Andrew Craig from Church For You indpendent baptist church Adelaide, South Australia, unpacks the biblical foundation, pitfalls to avoid, and practical wisdom for everyday decisions. Whether you're grappling with family choices, church standards, or cultural pressures, this message empowers you to honor God with a clear, convicted heart – without legalism or compromise.Why Watch? Gain peace in "gray areas" where Scripture is silent.

Learn to respect differing convictions without strife.

Apply a simple 4-step guide to godly decisions: Search Scripture, Pray & Reflect, Follow Convictions, Be Gracious.

See real-life examples: From Bible versions to social media use, organ donation, and military service.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: What is Soul Liberty? (Liberty of Conscience)
0:52 - Biblical Definition & Galatians 5:13
2:05 - What Soul Liberty Is NOT (No License to Sin)
3:09 - Freedom from Consequences? Division? Wisdom?
3:57 - Biblical Foundation: Choice in Eden (Genesis 2)
4:47 - 3 Pillars: Accountability (Romans 14:12), Freedom in Non-Essentials (Joshua 24:15), Obey God Over Man (Acts 5:29)
7:37 - Gray Areas: Differences Among Believers (Romans 14:23)
8:49 - Principle of Not Judging & Pursuing Peace
9:01 - Church Standards vs. Personal Conviction
10:05 - Examples Table: Music Style, Instruments, Bible Versions
13:35 - Dress, Church Building, Technology, Giving
16:13 - Humor, Children in Church, Titles
17:29 - Personal Appearance: Modesty, Trousers, Makeup, Tattoos, Hairstyles
20:06 - Daily Living: Alcohol, Credit, Entertainment, Sports on Sunday
22:26 - Counseling, Organ Donation, Podcasts, Sunday Work, Insurance
25:14 - Holidays/Travel, Community Groups (e.g., Freemasons Warning)
26:27 - Family: Birth Control, Schooling, Family Size
27:44 - Holidays/Celebrations: Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Birthdays
29:16 - Technology: Social Media, TV/Movies
30:10 - Politics/Voting, Military/Self-Defense
31:07 - Health: Diet, Vaccines
31:53 - Balancing Love & Wisdom: Avoid Stumbling Blocks (Romans 14)
33:38 - Extremes to Avoid: Arrogance vs. Legalism
35:01 - Role of Church: Sound Doctrine, Respect Conscience
37:10 - Government's Limits: Religious Liberty for All
38:43 - Practical Steps: Search Scriptures, Stay Spirit-Led
40:01 - Unity in Essentials, Liberty in Non-Essentials
40:43 - Analogy: Two Servants, One Boss
41:50 - Guide to Godly Decisions: 4 Steps
44:57 - God Rules Your Conscience: Persuasion, Not Force
46:15 - Freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:1)
47:31 - Accountability & Respecting Others
49:18 - Within Orthodoxy: No Heresy or Clear Sin
50:55 - Final Thoughts: Seek Peace, Pure Conscience
52:00 - Q&A: Birthdays, Toasts, Flags, Tattoos
1:00:03 - Closing Prayer

Key Takeaways:Personal Accountability: Every knee bows to God alone (2 Cor 5:10).
Love Over Liberty: Use freedom to serve, not stumble (1 Cor 10:31).
Truth Wins by Persuasion: Invite, don't coerce – like Christ's call.
Church Role: Teach truth, protect purity, embrace diversity in preferences.

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People fear climate change, but where is the fear of God? The world is upside down and at war with God. It disbelieves Him and hates Him. #FearOfGod #ClimateChange #BrokenWorld #WarWithGod

People fear climate change, but where is the fear of God? The world is upside down and at war with God. It disbelieves Him and hates Him. #FearOfGod #ClimateChange #BrokenWorld #WarWithGod

What if one tiny pinch of yeast could transform an entire batch of dough—puffing it up, changing its very nature? That's the Bible's powerful metaphor for sin: a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump (1 Corinthians 5:6). In this eye-opening message, Pastor Andrew Craig from Church For You indenpendent baptist church Elizabeth Park, Adelaide, South Australia, unpacks how small compromises—harmless lies, hidden grudges, cultural drifts, or doctrinal twists—spread like wildfire, corrupting our hearts, families, churches, and witness.

But there's hope! Christ, our Passover Lamb, offers unleavened purity through His sacrifice. Discover how to purge the leaven, guard your heart, and keep the feast with sincerity and truth.Drawing from 1 Corinthians 5, Galatians 5, Exodus 12, and more, this sermon warns against prideful tolerance (like the Corinthians' arrogance) while celebrating the joy of salvation. From David's fateful glance to Achan's hidden sin, learn why ignoring "just a little" sin leads to disaster—and how to hunt it down like the Israelites sweeping their homes at Passover.Perfect for anyone wrestling with subtle temptations, seeking deeper purity, or hungry for gospel freedom. If you're ready to clean house spiritually and feast on Christ's grace, this is for you!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: A Little Leaven... No Big Deal?
0:28 - Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
1:02 - The Power of Leaven: Yeast's Sneaky Spread
1:57 - Paul's Warning to the Proud Corinthians
2:45 - What Is Leaven? (Hypocrisy, Unbelief, False Teaching)
4:03 - Biblical Examples: Pharisees, Sadducees, Judaizers
7:04 - Leaven as Sin & Corruption (No Leaven in Offerings)
8:14 - Passover: Sweeping Out Every Crumb
9:17 - Dangers of Leaven: Personal, Church, Cultural, Doctrinal
9:37 - Personal Danger: From Spark to Bushfire (Proverbs 4:23; James 1:14-15)
11:19 - Bitterness & Deep-Rooted Weeds (Hebrews 12:15)
13:15 - Stories of Compromise: David, Saul, Achan
15:34 - Church Danger: One Sin Affects the Whole Loaf
17:06 - Corinth's Arrogance & Tolerance
18:27 - Cultural Creep: Worldliness, Trends, & "Just a Little"
20:01 - Doctrinal Poison: Grace + Works = False Gospel (Galatians 1)
22:16 - What to Do? Clean House & Keep the Feast (1 Cor. 5:7-8)
24:30 - Christ Our Passover: Unleavened Newness
25:07 - Destroy the Leaven: Purge It Out!
26:18 - Feast with Sincerity & Truth (No Hypocrisy)
27:06 - Hunt It Down: Examine Your Heart (2 Cor. 13:5)
28:11 - Guard Your Mind: Test Everything (1 Thess. 5:21)
29:27 - Be Vigilant: The Lion on the Prowl (1 Peter 5:8)
30:00 - Freedom in Christ: Not to Earn, But to Celebrate
31:16 - Personal Reflection: What's Your Leaven?
33:01 - The Joy of Salvation: Feast on Grace!
34:23 - Closing Prayer: Reveal, Remove, Rejoice

Key Takeaways:
Leaven Defined: Anything corrupting your walk with God—small sins, pride, hypocrisy, unbelief, or added "works" to grace.
Why Dangerous? It spreads silently: Personal (bitterness to bondage), Church (tolerance to reproach), Cultural (world-conformity), Doctrinal (gospel perversion).
God's Command: Purge it! Search every corner like Passover (Ex. 12:19). Replace with Scripture, righteousness, and vigilance.
The Hope: Jesus' blood removes every stain. We're unleavened in Him—free to feast in joy, sincerity, and truth!
Action Step: Tonight, pray: "Lord, reveal my leaven. Help me throw it out and rejoice in Your salvation."

Featured Scriptures:1 Corinthians 5:6-8 (Core Text)
Galatians 5:9 (Leaven in Doctrine)
Exodus 12:19 (Passover Purge)
Matthew 16:6 (Beware the Leaven of Pharisees/Sadducees)
Matthew 23:27 (Whited Sepulchres)
Proverbs 4:23 (Guard Your Heart)
James 1:14-15 (Lust to Death)
Hebrews 12:15 (Root of Bitterness)
Joshua 7:11 (Achan's Sin)
2 Samuel 11 (David's Glance)
1 Samuel 15:15 (Saul's Partial Obedience)
Matthew 5:13 (Salt of the Earth)
Galatians 1:8-9 (Another Gospel Accursed)
2 Timothy 4:3 (Itching Ears)
Revelation 2:5 (Lampstand Removed)
Colossians 3:5 (Put Sin to Death)
Ephesians 5:11 (Reprove Darkness)
2 Corinthians 13:5 (Examine Yourselves)
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (Prove All Things)
1 Peter 5:8 (Devil as Roaring Lion)

This message was preached on 26th October 2024 at Church For You Elizabeth Park, South Australia.

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In a topsy-turvy world where right is called wrong and truth is "whatever you feel," how do we live as God's peculiar people? Colossians 2:8—"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit"—urges believers to reject woke relativism, reclaim biblical identity, and confront culture with grace and courage.

From gender confusion and family erosion to moral chaos and ecumenical compromise, Pastor Andrew Craig exposes the "truth war" today. Are you a "chocolate soldier" melting under pressure, or a valiant warrior for Christ? Discover building on the Rock (Matt 7:24-27), embracing God's blueprint for manhood/womanhood, and shining as salt & light in this shaky era. Ideal for Christians navigating culture wars, young adults discerning truth, or anyone weary of "live your truth" lies. Dare to be different—transform, don't conform (Rom 12:2)!

Why This Message Matters Now: Headlines scream climate fear over God-fear, "love" redefined to excuse sin—Bible cuts through. Woke ideology normalises abomination (Rom 1:25-27), shames heritage, pushes digital control—but God's Word stands forever (Ps 119:89). Learn testing spirits (1 John 4:1), honoring patriarchal families (Eph 5:22-33), fighting without compromise. Echoing CT Studd's "Chocolate Soldiers" and Esther's "for such a time as this," this call reminds: Souls hang in balance. In a world asleep to truth (John 14:6), wake up—be countercultural, peculiar, unashamed!

Key Highlights:
Culture War Exposed: Vain deceit (Col 2:8) vs. Christ's truth—moral relativism, redefined words (hate speech for fidelity), sin normalised.
Identity Clash: God's image-bearers (Gen 1:27; Ps 139:13-14)—male/female binary vs. "feelings define you."
Family Blueprint: Design for marriage (Gen 2:24; Matt 19:4-6), roles (Eph 5; Prov 31), child-rearing (Deut 6:7)—vs. broken homes, "free love."
True Freedom: Christ's liberty (John 8:31-36) vs. sin's bondage—Ten Commandments as protective guardrails.

5 Big Questions: Who am I? (God's image) Right/wrong? (His Word) Fair? (Accountability) In charge? (God/Jesus) Saves? (Grace/faith, John 3:3).Warnings: Schools/media/churches push inclusivity over righteousness; Halloween's dark roots; ecumenical alarms (Reformation Day/Luther nod).

Call to Action: Daniel-like—stand firm, no melting. Build on Rock, not sand.

Full Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Live Differently—Peculiar in Wobbly World
0:39 - World Gone Crazy? Topsy-Turvy Confusion & Culture War
1:13 - Right Called Wrong: Battle for Absolute Truth (John 14:6)
1:58 - Sin Normalised: Gender, "Brave" Choices, Hate Speech
2:43 - Climate Fear vs. God-Fear (Rom 3:18); Redefined "Love"
3:08 - Woke Asleep: Feelings = Truth? (Jer 17:9)
3:33 - Stance: Strangers & Pilgrims (John 17:16)
3:52 - Key Verse: Col 2:8—Beware Vain Deceit
4:41 - Anti-Human Thoughts: Woke Rules Sans God (James 3:15-17)
5:07 - World Wars God: Twisting Justice/Love/Truth (Prov 12:22)
5:51 - Solid Truth: Bible vs. Shifting Sand (John 8:32)
6:06 - Warnings: Schools/Media/Churches Capturing Minds (Rom 1:25-27)
7:02 - Moral Relativism: Feelings Dictate? (Isa 5:20)
7:32 - Woke Relativises: Your Truth vs. God's (John 17:17)
8:40 - Contrast: Feelings Deceive (Jer 17:9); Heart Wicked (Prov 28:26)
9:07 - World: "People Good"—Bible: None Righteous (Rom 3:10-12)
10:03 - Philosophy Forgets God-Source (James 1:5)
11:01 - God's Word Eternal (Ps 119:89-90; Isa 40:8)
12:26 - More Warnings: Shame Over Pride; Halloween Grotesque
13:21 - Headlines: Ecumenical Compromise (Charles/Pope; Reformation Alarm)
15:03 - Engineered Control: Digital IDs (John 8:44—Lies)
15:45 - Early Christians: World-Shakers (Acts 17:6)
16:04 - God's Wisdom: Pure vs. Devilish (James 3:17)
16:47 - Identity: God's Image vs. Self-Defined (Gen 1:27)
17:37 - Family: Design (Ps 127:1; Gen 2:24) vs. Redefined
19:17 - Embrace Roles: Manhood/Womanhood (Eph 5; Prov 31)
21:55 - Teach Kids Truth (Deut 6:7; 1 John 4:1)—Strong Families
23:07 - Freedom: Christ's (John 8:36) vs. Sin's Chains
24:04 - God's Rules Protect (Ten Commandments Guardrails)
25:01 - 5 Questions: Identity to Salvation (John 3:3; Eph 2:8-9)
27:58 - Heroes: Daniel Stands (Dan 1)—Faithful, No Arguing
28:40 - Worldviews: Sand (Woke) vs. Rock (Christ—Matt 7:24-27)
30:05 - Woe Evil Good (Isa 5:20); No Heathen Ways (Jer 10:2)
30:55 - Blueprint: Gender/Life/Family (Mark 10:6; Ps 139)
31:21 - Woke Abandons—Battle On!
32:12 - Confront: "Chocolate Soldiers" (CT Studd)—Fight, Don't Melt
34:04 - Esther: Such a Time (Est 4:14)—Salt/Light
35:04 - Grace/Truth/Courage: Speak Gospel
35:43 - Dare Different: Transform (Rom 12:2)

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Dive into the heart of the Gospel with this moving Lord's Table reflection: "Behold, The Lamb of God" (John 1:29). Preacher Romy Guevara at Church For You independent baptist church at Elizabeth Park.

Join us as we unpack Jesus' ultimate sacrifice—the spotless Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Drawing from Old Testament shadows (Passover, Day of Atonement) to New Testament fulfillment, this 3-point message explores the Lamb's PERSON (Who He Is: God's Perfect Sacrifice), PURPOSE (Why He Came: To Remove Sin Forever), and POWER (What He Accomplished: Salvation for All Who Believe). Perfect for Communion preparation, Easter reflections, or deepening your walk with Christ. Remember His body broken and blood shed—proclaiming His death until He comes (1 Cor 11:23-26). If you're seeking forgiveness, hope, or victory over sin, this is for you. Let's behold the Lamb together and respond in faith!

Why Watch? In a world of temporary fixes, Jesus offers eternal redemption. No more repeated sacrifices—His ONE death covers it all (Heb 10:10). From Ezekiel 18:4's sobering truth ("the soul that sinneth, it shall die") to Romans 8:1's triumph ("no condemnation in Christ"), discover how the Lamb's blood silences guilt and restores you to God. Includes heartfelt prayer, Communion narration, and an invitation to trust Jesus as Savior today. (2 Cor 5:21: "He became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.")

Full Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Prayer: Seeking God's Guidance for This Remembrance
0:45 - Introduction: John's Declaration & The Weight of "Behold the Lamb" (John 1:29)
1:30 - OT Context: Lambs as Sin Symbols (Ezek 18:4; Rom 6:23; Lev 4:32-35; Ex 12:5,13)
3:15 - Point 1: The Lamb's PERSON – Who He Is? (Gen 22:8; 1 Pet 1:18-19; Isa 53:7; Phil 2:8; Heb 9:22; Rev 5:12)
7:45 - Communion Reflection: Remembering His Sinless Life at the Table
9:20 - Point 2: The Lamb's PURPOSE – Why He Came? (Heb 10:4,10; Lev 16:21-22; Isa 53:6; Rom 8:1; Heb 9:26; Eph 1:7; 2 Cor 5:21; 1 John 2:2; John 3:16)
15:30 - Communion Reflection: His Death to Remove Our Sins
17:00 - Point 3: The Lamb's POWER – What He Accomplished? (Isa 49:6; Ps 98:3; John 3:16-17; 1 John 2:2; Rev 7:9-10)
21:45 - Communion Reflection: Victory & Unity for All Believers
23:15 - Invitation: Trust the Lamb Today – No Sin Too Deep for His Blood
25:00 - Conclusion: Lifting Our Hearts to the Lamb's Person, Purpose & Power
26:30 - Communion Narration: Fixing Eyes on Jesus (1 Cor 11:23-26)
28:45 - Prayers for Bread & Cup; Final Blessing

Key Takeaways:Person: Jesus, the spotless Lamb provided by God (no blemish, silent to slaughter)—obedient to the cross for our sake.

Purpose: Not temporary cover, but total removal of sin's power/penalty—once-for-all sacrifice (no more repetition!).

Power: Global salvation—light to Gentiles, propitiation for the world, gathering every nation before the throne.

This message reminds us: At Communion, we don't just eat bread and drink wine—we proclaim the Lamb's worthiness! "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain" (Rev 5:12). If you've never trusted Him, today is salvation's day: "Jesus, forgive my sins, cleanse me, make me Yours." (John 3:16)

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Behold the Lamb!

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