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From The Pastor, October 31, 2026

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Hebrews 10:19–25

The Open Door and the Onward Life

 

Central truth: Because Jesus has opened the way into God’s presence, we must draw near in faith, hold fast in hope, and encourage one another in love.

 

Intro: There is a difference between standing outside a locked door and being welcomed into your Father’s house. Outside, you wonder whether you will be admitted. Inside, you enjoy the welcome of someone who loves you.

 

Through Jesus Christ, believers have been given something far greater than access to an earthly home. We have access to God Himself. The question in this passage is what we will do with that privilege.

Will we draw near? Will we hold fast? Will we help one another remain faithful?

 

What Christ Has Accomplished

Hebrews presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament priesthood and sacrifices. Those sacrifices could never finally take away sins. They pointed forward to the Savior whose sacrifice would accomplish what they could only portray.

 

Immediately before our passage, the writer declares: “For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.” — Hebrews 10:14

 

Then he adds: “Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.” — Hebrews 10:18

The price has been paid. Forgiveness has been secured. Another sacrifice is unnecessary.

 

The original readers had experienced suffering and public reproach, as Hebrews 10:32–34 makes clear. Some were neglecting the gathered church, and the letter repeatedly warns against turning away from Christ. Into that setting, the writer speaks words of both encouragement and urgency.

 

Notice the movement of the passage: “Having therefore” in verse 19 leads to “Let us” in verses 22, 23, and 24. What Christ has accomplished becomes the foundation for how His people must live. Our obedience grows out of His grace.

 

I. Our Privilege: Access through the Savior

Verses 19–21 - “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.”

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Under the old covenant, entrance into the Most Holy Place was restricted. The high priest entered once each year, bringing sacrificial blood. The veil testified that sinful people could not casually approach the holy God.

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Now the writer addresses ordinary believers as “brethren” and tells them that they have “boldness to enter.”

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The word “boldness” carries the idea of confidence or freedom of approach. This is no careless familiarity with God. It is confidence grounded in an acceptable sacrifice.

 

We do not enter because we have had a good week. We do not remain outside because we have had a difficult one. Our access rests “by the blood of Jesus.”

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That does not make sin unimportant. It means Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient for the sinners who come to God through Him.

 

Verse 20 describes this access: “By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh.”

 

The word translated “consecrated” means inaugurated or opened for use. Jesus has opened the way through His sacrificial death. The reference to His flesh places His real, bodily self-offering at the center of our access.

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This is a “living way” because the Savior who died now lives. We approach God through a risen Redeemer, not through a repeated sacrifice.

 

And verse 21 adds:

“And having an high priest over the house of God.”

 

We have both an opened way and a reigning Priest. Jesus has accomplished our redemption, and He continues His priestly ministry for His people.

 

Imagine arriving at a secure building without the credentials to enter. You cannot talk your way past the entrance. Then someone authorized comes to meet you and brings you inside. Your entrance depends upon his standing.

 

The illustration is limited, but the point is plain: our welcome before God depends upon Christ’s standing and Christ’s work.

 

 When you pray, begin with what Jesus has done. Confess your sins honestly, but do not treat your feelings of unworthiness as though they overturn His finished work. The blood that cleanses you is also the ground upon which you approach your Father.

 

II. Our Pursuit: Approach with Sincerity

Verse 22 - “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”

 

The first command is wonderfully simple: “Let us draw near.” God has opened the way so that we might come to Him.

 

We may know the language of prayer while neglecting prayer itself. We may study the privileges of fellowship with God while living at a distance from Him. This verse calls us to exercise the privilege Christ purchased.

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We are to come “with a true heart.” A true heart is sincere and genuine. We do not approach God wearing a religious disguise. We come acknowledging our need, confessing our sin, and trusting His mercy.

 

We come “in full assurance of faith.” The strength of our assurance rests in the trustworthiness of the One we approach. Faith looks beyond its own trembling to the sufficiency of Christ.

 

The language of sprinkling and washing recalls the cleansing associated with Old Testament worship. Here it points to people made fit to approach God through Christ. The reference to bodily washing may also evoke Christian baptism, but the passage’s emphasis is the cleansing that enables access to God.

 

An accusing conscience says, “You are guilty.” The gospel answers that Christ has borne His people’s guilt. We should repent of sin, but we need not keep trying to pay a debt our Savior has discharged.

 

A child who has disobeyed may hesitate at the doorway after his father calls him near. Yet when forgiveness has been given, remaining in the doorway does not honor the father’s mercy. Coming to him does.

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Application: Draw near before you open your Bible. Draw near when you have failed. Draw near when the house is quiet and anxiety grows loud. Whether you are preparing a Sunday message, caring for family, or facing an uncertain week, you have access to the Father through the Son.

 

Do not allow a busy life of service to become a substitute for fellowship with the God you serve.

 

III. Our Perseverance: Adhere to the Promise

Verse 23 - “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;).”

The second appeal is “Let us hold fast.”

 

The expression means to keep a firm grip. These believers faced pressures that could loosen their attachment to their Christian confession. The writer calls them to remain steadfast.

 

The KJV reads “the profession of our faith.” The underlying Greek word here is the usual word for hope. The emphasis is upon holding firmly to the hope we confess—the future God has promised through Christ.

Christian hope is confident expectation grounded in God’s promise.

 

Notice the reason for perseverance: “For he is faithful that promised.”

 

Our hope rests upon God’s character. Our circumstances change. Our emotions rise and fall. Our strength diminishes. His faithfulness remains.

 

The God who promised forgiveness through Christ will not withdraw it. The Savior who opened the way will not prove unable to bring His people home.

 

Illustration: A handrail is useful because it remains firm when the person holding it is unsteady. Its value becomes especially clear when the steps are steep and the traveler is tired.

 

God’s promise remains firm when His people feel weak.

 

Some seasons make it difficult to see what the Lord is doing. Bereavement, family burdens, illness, and discouragement in ministry can test our endurance. In those seasons, return to what God has actually promised.

 

He has not promised an easy week. He has promised His presence, His keeping grace, and the completion of His saving work. Hold fast to Him because He is faithful.

 

IV. Our Partnership: Awaken One Another to Service

Verses 24–25 - “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.”

 

The third appeal turns our attention toward other believers: “Let us consider one another.”

 

The word “consider” means to give careful attention. Christian fellowship requires thoughtfulness. We should notice one another’s burdens, temptations, gifts, and opportunities for service.

 

The word “provoke” describes stirring someone up. In this setting, the stirring has a gracious purpose: “love and good works.”

 

We should ask, “How can I help this brother remain faithful? How can I encourage this sister to serve? Who needs a word of hope?”

 

Verse 25 explains an essential setting for that ministry: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another.”

 

Some were abandoning the gathering. The answer was to gather and encourage one another.

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The word “exhorting” includes urging, encouraging, and comforting. The church needs all of these. Sometimes we need correction. Sometimes we need courage. Sometimes we need someone to sit beside us and remind us that Christ is faithful.

 

This command concerns the abandonment of Christian assembly; it should not be used to condemn those prevented from attending by illness or genuine incapacity. Such believers need the church’s deliberate care and encouragement.

 

A wood fire burns as the logs share their heat. Pull one burning piece away, and it gradually cools. The picture is simple, but it reminds us how much we need the encouragement of other believers.

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Application: At Calvary, Sunday worship and Wednesday gathering provide opportunities to practice this passage. Come prepared to receive the Word, and come attentive to the people around you. Speak to the person sitting alone. Encourage someone carrying a burden. Follow up with someone who has been absent. Offer practical help.

 

Your presence gives you opportunities to strengthen others that you would otherwise miss.

 

The verse closes: “And so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” The approaching Day of Christ gives urgency to our mutual encouragement. We prepare for His coming by remaining faithful to Him and helping one another do the same.

 

Conc:

This passage joins three great Christian graces: faith draws near, hope holds fast, and love strengthens others.

All three flow from Jesus Christ.

 

Because His blood has opened the way, draw near. Because His promise is dependable, hold fast. Because His people need encouragement, consider one another.

 

Perhaps today you have been standing at a distance from God, loosening your grip on His promises, or withdrawing from His people. Hear the gracious summons of this passage. Christ has opened the way. Come to the Father through Him, and walk faithfully with those He has redeemed.

Happy In His Service,

Pastor Scott Harvey

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From The Pastor, October 24, 2026

 

GREATER IS HE!

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Text: 1 John 4:4

John said in 1 John 4:4:

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

 

Truth: The believer does not have to live in fear of the devil, the world, or the troubles of life because the God who lives within us is greater than anything that comes against us.

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1. GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU

John reminds believers that the Holy Spirit dwells within them. When a person trusts Jesus Christ as Saviour, God does not leave that believer to face life alone.

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The world has its temptations. The devil has his lies. The flesh has its desires. But the child of God has the presence of the Holy Spirit.

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Paul said in Romans 8:31:

“If God be for us, who can be against us?”

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Christian, you may feel weak, but your God is not weak. You may face a battle that seems too great for you, but it is not too great for Him.

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When you feel overwhelmed, remember that your strength does not come from your circumstances. Your confidence comes from the God who lives within you.

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2. GREATER IS HE THAN THE DEVIL

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The devil is real, his temptations are real, and his desire is to lead people away from God. But Satan is not equal to God. He is a created being, and his power is limited by the authority of Almighty God.

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Peter said in 1 Peter 5:8:

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

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Peter warns us to be watchful. We must never underestimate the enemy, but neither should we live as though the devil has the final victory.

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James said in James 4:7:

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

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Notice the order: Submit to God, then resist the devil.

We cannot expect victory while deliberately entertaining the very sins and temptations from which God commands us to flee.

 

When temptation comes, turn to the Word of God, pray, and make the decision to obey the Lord rather than surrender to the temptation.

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3. GREATER IS HE THAN YOUR FEARS

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Fear can make a small problem appear enormous. It can cause us to forget yesterday's blessings because we are worried about tomorrow's burdens.

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But God has not changed simply because our circumstances have changed.

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Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:7:

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

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This does not mean a Christian will never experience fear, anxiety, or discouragement. It means fear does not have to control our decisions or destroy our confidence in God.

The same Lord who carried you through yesterday is able to sustain you today.

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When fear begins to control your thinking, stop and remind yourself of what God has said in His Word. Pray about the problem instead of allowing the problem to consume your thoughts.

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4. GREATER IS HE THAN THIS WORLD

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The world has its philosophies, its temptations, and its opposition to the truth of God's Word. It may encourage us to compromise our convictions, abandon biblical principles, or remain silent about our faith.

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But the Christian's authority is not the opinion of the world. Our authority is the Word of God.

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Paul said in Romans 12:2:

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

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We do not overcome the world by becoming more like it. We overcome by walking with God, believing His Word, and remaining faithful to Jesus Christ.

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Do not allow popular opinion, cultural pressure, or the fear of rejection to determine what you believe. Stand upon the truth of Scripture, even when standing is difficult.

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5. GREATER IS HE THAN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES

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Sometimes the greatest battle is not what is happening around us but what is happening within us.

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You may face financial difficulties, family troubles, sickness, disappointment, or uncertainty about the future. You may wonder how things will work out.

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But your circumstances are not greater than your God.

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Paul said in Philippians 4:13:

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

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Paul was not claiming that he could accomplish anything he desired. He was declaring that Christ could strengthen him to endure and remain faithful through the circumstances he faced.

Your situation may be beyond your ability, but it is never beyond God's knowledge, power, or authority.

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Instead of asking only, “How am I going to get through this?” ask, “How can I trust and obey God while I am going through this?”

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You may not understand everything God allows, but you can trust His character and follow His Word.

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WHAT I WANT YOU TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS DEVOTION

  1. You are not alone. God is with His children, and the Holy Spirit dwells within the believer.

  2. You do not have to surrender to temptation. God provides the truth and strength we need to resist sin.

  3. You do not have to be controlled by fear. You can bring your burdens to the Lord in prayer.

  4. You must stand upon the Word of God. The world's opinions do not change God's truth.

  5. Your circumstances do not determine God's greatness. He remains Almighty whether life is easy or difficult.

 

Remember, Christian, the promise is not that you will never experience trouble. The promise is that the Lord is greater than the trouble you face.

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Every morning: Remind yourself, “Greater is he that is in me, than he that is in the world.”

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When temptation comes: Submit to God and resist the devil.

When fear comes: Pray and remember God's promises.

When the world pressures you: Stand upon the Word of God.

When trouble comes: Trust the Lord and take the next obedient step.

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Every evening: Thank God for His faithfulness and examine whether you trusted Him throughout the day.

Final Thought

The devil may roar, the world may pressure you, and your circumstances may discourage you, but none of these is greater than Almighty God.

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Do not measure your God by the size of your battle. Measure your battle by the greatness of your God!

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Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that You are greater than the devil, the world, our fears, and the troubles we face. Help us to walk in the Spirit, stand upon Your Word, resist temptation, and remain faithful to Jesus Christ. When we feel weak, remind us that our strength comes from You. Help us to trust You when we cannot understand our circumstances. May our lives demonstrate that we serve a great and mighty God. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Memory Verse: 1 John 4:4

“Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

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Happy In His Service,

Pastor Scott Harvey

 

 

 

REVERENCE: HAVING THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD GOD

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Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

The writer of Hebrews said, “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”

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What Is Reverence?

Reverence is a deep respect, honor, and awe for God because of who He is. It is recognizing that God is holy, Almighty, and worthy of our worship, obedience, and respect.

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Reverence is more than what we say with our mouths; it is demonstrated by how we live our lives.

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1. Reverence Recognizes Who God Is

Psalm 89:7 — The psalmist said, “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.”

God is not to be treated as an ordinary person or approached with a careless attitude. He is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Almighty God. When we understand who He is, our hearts should be filled with awe and respect.

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2. Reverence Changes How We Live

Proverbs 8:13 — Solomon said, “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”

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A reverent attitude toward God affects our choices, our conversations, our attitudes, and our actions. We cannot claim to honor God while willingly disregarding His Word.

If we respect God, we should respect what God says.

 

3. Reverence Should Be Seen in Our Worship

Ecclesiastes 5:1 — Solomon said, “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.”

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Worship is not merely attending church, singing songs, or listening to a sermon. It is coming before a holy God with a heart that is ready to listen, obey, and honor Him.

We should never allow familiarity with the things of God to cause us to lose our reverence for God.

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A Thought to Ponder

Have we become so familiar with God that we have forgotten how holy He is? Do we approach His Word, His house, and His worship with the respect He deserves?

God is not looking for outward appearances alone. He desires hearts that honor Him in spirit and in truth.

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Application for Today

  • In your heart: Remember that God is holy and worthy of your deepest respect.

  • In your words: Speak in a way that honors the Lord.

  • In your actions: Live in obedience to His Word.

  • In your worship: Come before Him with a humble and teachable spirit.

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Closing Scripture

Psalm 111:10 — The psalmist said, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”

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Closing Thought

Reverence is not just about how we act when we are in church; it is about how we live because we know we are always in the presence of God.

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May we never become so comfortable with the things of God that we lose our reverence for the God of all things.

Happy In His Service,

Pastor Scott Harvey​​​​

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Psalm 40:3 (KJV) says:

“And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God…”

A heart that has experienced the grace of God has something to sing about!

We may not have everything we want, but we have something far greater—we have Jesus Christ.

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2. A NEW HEART PRODUCES A NEW JOY

The world can give temporary happiness, but only Christ can give lasting joy.

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1 Peter 1:8 (KJV) says:

“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”

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That is the kind of joy that bubbles up.

When we remember where He brought us from, what He saved us from, and what He has promised us, our hearts ought to overflow with thanksgiving.

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Psalm 126:3 (KJV):

“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”

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3. A NEW HEART PRODUCES A NEW TESTIMONY

David said, “I speak of the things which I have made touching the king.”

When something is real in your heart, you will talk about it.

If Christ has saved you, you have a testimony.

If Christ has forgiven you, you have a testimony.

If Christ has changed your life, you have a testimony.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV):

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

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The Christian life is not simply turning over a new leaf. It is receiving a new life through Jesus Christ.

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CONCLUSION

What is bubbling in your heart today?

Is it worry? Fear? Bitterness? Anger? The things of this world?

Or is it Jesus, His Word, His goodness, His salvation, and His blessings?

When Christ has first place in our hearts, something begins to overflow.

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“My heart is bubbling up with a good matter…”

May our hearts be so full of Christ that we cannot help but praise Him, speak of Him, and tell others what He has done for us.

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Happy In His Service, 

Pastor Scott Harvey

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From The Pastor, August 2, 2026

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"Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh"

Text: Matthew 25:6 (KJV)

"And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him."

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The parable of the ten virgins reminds us that the return of the Lord Jesus Christ will come suddenly. At midnight—the darkest hour—the cry rang out that the bridegroom had arrived. Five virgins were wise because they were prepared, while five were foolish because they delayed their preparation until it was too late.

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Just as those virgins, every person will one day hear the final call. There will be no time then to get ready. Salvation must be settled today, and the believer must live daily in watchfulness and obedience. The Lord's return is not merely a doctrine to discuss; it is a promise that should shape the way we live.

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1. The Bridegroom Is Surely Coming

"And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh..." — Matthew 25:6 (KJV)

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The Lord Jesus Christ is coming again. His return is not a possibility—it is a certainty. Throughout the New Testament, believers are reminded to live with the expectation that Christ could return at any moment. While the world scoffs at the promise of His coming, God has never failed to keep a promise. The same Jesus who came the first time in humility will come again in glory and power.

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Many people live as though tomorrow is guaranteed, but Scripture teaches that our lives are but a vapor (James 4:14). We do not know the day or the hour of Christ's return, nor do we know when our own life may end. Therefore, wisdom demands that we live in constant readiness.

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Supporting Scriptures:

  • John 14:3 (KJV) – "I will come again, and receive you unto myself..."

  • Acts 1:11 (KJV) – "...this same Jesus... shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."

  • Revelation 22:20 (KJV) – "Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus."

Application:
Live every day as though today could be the day you stand before the Lord. Make every decision in light of eternity.

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2. Preparation Cannot Be Borrowed

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The wise virgins had oil in their lamps because they had prepared before the bridegroom arrived. The foolish virgins waited until the last moment and discovered that readiness cannot be borrowed from someone else.

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No one can be saved by another person's faith. A godly spouse cannot save you. Faithful parents cannot save their children. Church membership, baptism, and good works cannot prepare you for eternity. Every individual must personally repent and place faith in Jesus Christ.

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Likewise, believers should not depend on yesterday's walk with God. We need fresh fellowship with the Lord through His Word, prayer, and obedience. Spiritual preparation is a daily matter.

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Supporting Scriptures:

  • 2 Corinthians 13:5 (KJV) – "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith..."

  • Romans 14:12 (KJV) – "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God."

  • Philippians 2:12 (KJV) – "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."

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Application:
Ask yourself: "Am I personally prepared to meet Christ?" Don't depend upon the faith of others. Make sure your relationship with Christ is real and growing.

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3. The Door Will Not Remain Open Forever

Matthew 25:10 says,

"...and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut."

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These are some of the most sobering words in Scripture. Today, God's grace extends an open invitation to all who will come to Christ. The gospel is still preached, mercy is still offered, and forgiveness is still available. But the day is coming when the opportunity to respond will end.

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When Noah entered the ark, God shut the door. Those outside were left to face judgment. In the same way, when Christ returns, the day of grace will give way to the day of judgment. There will be no second opportunity after the door is shut.

This truth should stir every believer to faithful witnessing and every sinner to immediate repentance.

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Supporting Scriptures:

  • Isaiah 55:6 (KJV) – "Seek ye the LORD while he may be found..."

  • Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) – "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"

  • Luke 13:24–25 (KJV) – "...when once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door..."

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Application:
Do not put off salvation. Do not delay obedience. If God is speaking to your heart today, respond while His invitation is still extended.

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Closing Challenge

The midnight cry will one day become reality:

"Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him."

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When that cry is heard, there will be only two kinds of people—those who are ready and those who are not. The wise prepared before it was too late. May we be found watching, serving, and faithfully living for Christ, so that when our Bridegroom appears, we will enter into His joy and not be left outside the closed door.

 

As Jesus Himself said:

"Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh." — Matthew 25:13 (KJV)

Happy In His Service,

Pastor Scott Harvey

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From The Pastor, July 29, 2026

 

Life Has Many Choices, But Eternity Has Two

Text: Matthew 7:13–14 (KJV)
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

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Introduction

Every day of life is filled with choices. We choose where we go, what we do, what we believe, and how we live. Some choices have temporary consequences, but one choice has eternal consequences.

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Life offers many roads, many opinions, and many voices. But when it comes to eternity, there are only two destinations: Heaven or Hell. There are only two paths: the broad way or the narrow way.

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I. Life Gives Many Choices

Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve..."

God created mankind with the ability to choose. We choose our friends, our priorities, and our direction in life.

Many choices can be changed:

  • A wrong job choice can be corrected.

  • A wrong financial choice can be repaired.

  • A wrong direction can be changed.

But the choice concerning your soul must be settled before eternity comes.

Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)
"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"

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II. Eternity Has Only Two Choices

Jesus made it clear there are two ways:

The Broad Way

  • It is easy to enter.

  • It follows the crowd.

  • It requires no repentance.

  • It allows people to live as they please.

But Jesus said it leads to destruction.

The Narrow Way

  • It requires faith in Christ.

  • It requires repentance.

  • It requires surrender.

  • It leads to everlasting life.

John 14:6 (KJV)
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

There are not many ways to Heaven. There is one Savior, one sacrifice, and one way—Jesus Christ.

 

III. The Most Important Choice Must Be Made Today

Many people put off the decision about eternity. They say, "Someday I will get right with God." But tomorrow is not promised.

2 Corinthians 6:2 (KJV)
"Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."

The greatest question anyone will ever answer is not:

  • How successful was I?

  • How much money did I make?

  • How many accomplishments did I have?

The greatest question is:

"What have you done with Jesus Christ?"

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Conclusion

Life has thousands of choices, but eternity has only two. One leads to everlasting joy in the presence of God; the other leads to everlasting separation from God.

Choose wisely.

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Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV)
"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life..."

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Today, choose Christ. Today, choose life.

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Closing Thought:
You can make many wrong choices in life and recover, but the wrong choice about eternity cannot be undone.

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Happy In His Service,

Pastor Scott Harvey

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