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First Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory.

Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction: Self-Deception and Judgment Day

  • A Day in Which All People Will Stand Before God [2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:11–15]
  • A Day in Which the Lord Will Make Ultimate Distinctions [2 Tim. 1:12; Mt. 25]
  • A Day in Which Many Will Be Surprised [Mt. 24:36–44; 1 Thess. 5:1–4]

Big Idea: Entering the kingdom of heaven depends not on merely professing faith in Jesus, nor on merely doing things for Jesus, but solely on being known by Jesus.1. Not Through Merely Professing Faith in Jesus [Mt. 7:21]

  1. True Faith is More Than a Right Profession [Rom. 10:9–13; Jas. 2:14–26]
  2. True Faith is Evidenced by a Life of Obedience [Lk. 6:46; Eph. 2:8–10]

2. Not Through Merely Doing Things for Jesus [Mt. 7:22]

  1. Prophesying in His Name [Mt. 10:1–8; Num. 23; Jn. 6:70–71; 11:51–52]
  2. Casting out Demons in His Name [Acts 19:13–16; 2 Cor. 11:14]
  3. Working Miracles in His Name [Mt. 24:24; 2 Thess. 2:9]

3. But Through Being Known by Jesus [Mt. 7:23]

  1. The Declaration of Judgment [Mt. 25:41; Ps. 6:8]
    • “I Never Knew You”
    • “Depart from Me, You Lawbreakers”
  2. The Declaration of Salvation [Mt. 25:34; Gal. 4:8–9]
    • Knowing and Being Known by Jesus (Faith) [Jn. 6:28–29; 10:14–15, 17:3; Phil. 3:8–11; 2 Tim. 2:19]
    • Doing the Will of the Father (Repentance) [1 Cor. 6:9–11; 1 Jn. 2:3–6]

Conclusion: What Are You Trusting to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven?

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction: The Most Dangerous People in the WorldBig Idea: Be on guard against false prophets, for they are wolves in sheep’s clothing whose fruit proves them to be false.1. Why Should We Be on Guard Against False Prophets? [Mt. 7:15]

  1. They Are Deceptive [Mt. 24:11, 24; 2 Cor. 11:13–15]
  2. They Are Dangerous [Ezek. 22:27–28; Acts 20:28–31]

2. How Can We Recognize False Prophets? [Mt. 7:16–18]

  1. The Tree and Its Fruit [Mt. 7:16–18]
    • One’s True Nature Determines the Fruit One Will Bear [Mt. 7:16–17]
    • One Cannot Produce Fruit Contrary to One’s True Nature [Mt. 7:18]
  2. The Test of Their Fruit [Mt. 7:16]
    • Their Confession (doctrinal test) [1 Jn. 4:1–6; 1 Tim. 1:3–7; 6:3–5]
    • Their Conduct (ethical test) [2 Tim. 3:5; Tit. 1:10–16]
    • Their Converts (influential test) [Mt. 15:14; 2 Tim. 4:3; 2 Pet. 2:1–3]

3. What Is the Destiny of False Prophets? [Mt. 7:19–20]

  1. Their Punishment [Mt. 7:19; cf. 3:10]
  2. The Principle [Mt. 7:20; 12:33–37]

Conclusion: Listen to the True Prophet, Follow the Good Shepherd, Abide in the True Vine!

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Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on October 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Key Idea: The Reformation matters because it recovered the gospel, summed up in the "Five Solas."Introduction1. Sola Scriptura: The gospel is revealed by Scripture alone.2. Solus Christus: The gospel is centered on Christ alone.3. Sola Gratia: The gospel is believed and received by grace alone.4. Sola Fide: The gospel is received by faith alone.5. Soli Deo Gloria: The gospel results in glory to God alone.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionKey Command: Enter through the narrow gate that is Jesus, for its road alone leads to life in the kingdom of heaven.1. Two Gates

  1. Wide
  2. Narrow

2. Two Roads

  1. Broad
  2. Difficult

3. Two Destinations

  1. Destruction
  2. Life

4. Two Groups

  1. Many
  2. Few

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 13, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus commands us in every circumstance to treat people the same way we want them to treat us, in accordance with God's word and for God's glory.1. Why Does Jesus Give the Golden Rule?

  1. The Summary Purpose [Mt. 5:17–7:12]
  2. The Scriptural Purpose [Mt. 22:37–40; Rom. 13:8–10; Gal. 5:13–14]
    1. The Golden Rule is not a substitute for the rest of Christianity.
    2. The Golden Rule is not a subjective situational ethic.
  3. The Salvation Purpose [Gal. 2:19–21; 2 Cor. 5:14–15]
    1. The Golden Rule is not the gospel.
    2. The Golden Rule cannot be kept perfectly in this life.
  4. The Sanctifying Purpose [Eph. 4:32–5:2]
    1. The Golden Rule cannot be fulfilled in your own strength.
    2. The Golden Rule is not ultimately directed at self-interest.

2. What Does the Golden Rule Require of Us?

  1. The Golden Rule requires us to put away our natural thinking.
    1. "Do to others as they do to you" (retaliation)
    2. "Do to others so that they will do to you" (manipulation)
    3. "Do to others before they do to you" (persecution)
  2. The Golden Rule requires us to consider how others think and feel.
    1. We must reflect on how our neighbors ought to be treated.
    2. We must remind ourselves that we have a duty of justice.
    3. We must deal with others according to their circumstances.
  3. The Golden Rule requires us to be proactive in our love.
    1. We must be proactive in caring for those with physical needs.
    2. We must be proactive in caring for each other's spiritual needs.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 6, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: We have a heavenly Father who is eager to hear us, to help us, and can be counted on to give us what is good.1. We Have a Father Who Is Eager to Hear Us [Mt. 7:7]

  1. He Invites Us to Pray
    • Ask
    • Seek
    • Knock
  2. He Makes Promises to Us When We Pray
    • It Will Be Given to You
    • You Will Find
    • The Door Will Be Opened to You

2. We Have a Father Who Is Eager to Help Us [Mt. 7:8]

  1. Everyone Who Asks Receives
    • This Asking Presupposes Knowledge [Jn. 14:13–14; 15:7]
    • This Asking Presupposes Faith [Mt. 21:21–22; Jas. 1:5–8]
    • This Asking Presupposes Desire [Mt. 6:10; Jas. 4:2–3]
  2. God’s Answer Always Meets Our Need [1 Jn. 5:14]

3. We Have a Father Who Can Be Counted on to Give Us What Is Good [Mt. 7:9–11]

  1. Illustration 1: Bread/Stone [Mt. 7:9]
  2. Illustration 2: Fish/Snake [Mt. 7:10]
  3. Application: Evil/Good Father [Mt. 7:11]
    • We Can Trust God’s Goodness Because He Has Already Made Us His Children [Jn. 1:12–13; Rom. 8:14–17]
    • We Can Expect Good Gifts From God [Ps. 84:11; Jas. 1:17]
      • God’s Kingdom [Mt. 6:33; Lk 12:32]
      • God’s Righteousness [Mt. 6:33; 2 Pet. 1:3–8]
      • God’s Spirit [Lk. 11:13; Rom. 8:26–27; Gal. 5:22–23]
      • God Himself [Jer. 29:13; Ps. 42:1–2]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 29, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Because God alone is the perfect and ultimate Judge, we must reflect his glory by being just and merciful judges, not hypocritical and harsh judges.1. Should We Judge Others? [Mt. 7:1–2]

  1. The Prohibition [Mt. 7:1; Jas. 2:12–13; 4:11–12]
    • What Jesus Doesn’t Prohibit
      1. Not condemning law courts
      2. Not suspending assessments of spiritual condition [Mt. 7:6]
    • What Jesus Does Prohibit: Judging Harshly, Severely, Mercilessly
      1. Be careful of judging people’s hearts [1 Cor. 4:4–5]
      2. Be careful of judging out of an evil attitude [1 Pet. 4:8]
      3. Be careful of judging without all the information [Prov. 18:13, 17]
  2. The Principle [Mt. 7:2; 5:7; 6:14–15; Rom. 2:1–3; 14:10—13; 2 Cor. 5:10]

2. Where Should Judgment Begin? [Mt. 7:3–5]

  1. Step 1: Take the Beam of Wood Out of Your Own Eye [Mt. 7:3–5a]
    • We must regularly examine ourselves and our sins [2 Cor. 13:5]
    • We must ask other disciples to help us see our sins [Prov. 27:6]
    • We must confess and forsake anything that blinds us [1 Jn. 1:8–9]
  2. Step 2: Take the Splinter Out of Your Brother’s Eye [Mt. 7:5b]
    • From a Humble Heart [1 Cor. 10:12–13]
    • In a Spirit of Gentleness [Gal. 6:1–2; Jas. 5:19–20]

3. When Should We Stop Sharing the Gospel with Others? [Mt. 7:6]

  1. We must discern who is open to the gospel and who is obstinate in their rejection of the gospel [Mt. 7:6; Exod. 22:31; Deut. 14:8; 2 Pet. 2:22]
  2. We must take care to guard the gospel in witness and in life [Mt. 10:11–15; Lk. 23:3, 9; Acts 13:44–51; 18:5–6]
    • Giving comfort to those who are actually without hope [1 Thess. 4:13]
    • Being unequally yoked with those who reject the gospel [2 Cor. 6:14]
    • Thinking that all will respond to the gospel alike [Mt. 13:1–23]
    • Changing the gospel to make it palatable for those rejecting it [Gal. 1–2]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Don’t worry about your life, but trust your heavenly Father to provide everything you need as you seek his kingdom and his righteousness.1. Pacify Idolatrous Worry with Faith-Filled Worship [Mt. 6:25–30]

  1. Command: Don’t Worry [Mt. 6:25]
  2. Considerations [Mt. 6:25–30]
    • Worry is a worship issue [Mt. 6:25a]
    • Worry has a wrong view about what life is [Mt. 6:25b]
    • Worry undermines the value God places on us [Mt. 6:26–30]
    • Worry doesn’t accomplish anything [Mt. 6:27]
    • Worry reveals a sad poverty of faith [Mt. 6:30]

2. Pursue God’s Kingdom and Righteousness [Mt. 6:31–32]

  1. Command: Don’t Worry [Mt. 6:31]
  2. Considerations [Mt. 6:32]
    • Worry is a worldly pursuit [Mt. 6:32a]
    • Worry doubts our heavenly Father’s all-knowing care [Mt. 6:32b]
  3. Cure: Seek First God’s Kingdom and Righteousness [Mt. 6:33]

3. Pause Tomorrow’s Troubles [Mt. 6:34]

  1. Command: Don’t Worry [Mt. 6:34a]
  2. Considerations
    • God is sovereign and holds tomorrow in his hands [Mt. 6:34b]
    • God provides everything we need for today [Mt. 6:34c; cf. v. 33]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Our eyes train our hearts to treasure and serve a master.1. Where Is the Treasure Your Heart Is Seeking? [Mt. 6:19–21]

  1. Be Careful of Where Your Treasures Reside [Mt. 6:19]
  2. Be Committed to Treasures That Remain [Mt. 6:20; 1 Pet. 1:3–4]
    • Endure Persecution [Mt. 5:11–12]
    • Practice Heart Righteousness [Mt. 6:1, 4, 6, 18]
    • Love Your Enemies [Lk. 6:35]
    • Make Disciples [Lk. 16:9]
    • Give Sacrificially [Lk. 12:32–33]
    • Serve Others [Mt. 10:42]
  3. Be Concerned About What Your Treasures Reveal [Mt. 6:21]
    • Where Your Trust Is [Mt. 6:25–34]
    • Who Your Treasure Is [Mt. 6:24; 1 Cor. 4:5]

2. What Vision Are Your Eyes Seeing? [Mt. 6:22–23]

  1. Healthy Vision: Full of Light [Mt. 6:22; Prov. 22:9; Eph. 1:18; 2 Cor. 4:3–6]
  2. Bad Vision: Full of Darkness [Mt. 6:23; Dt. 15:9; Jn. 3:19–21]

3. Who Is the Master You Are Serving? [Mt. 6:24]

  1. Exclusive Love [1 Tim. 6:9–10]
  2. Absolute Loyalty [Rom. 1:25; 6:15–23]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus teaches his disciples a pattern for prayer to our Father in heaven that seeks his glory and our good.1. The Entreating Preface of the Prayer [Mt. 6:9]

  1. What Is Prayer? (“Therefore, you should pray like this”)
    • Not informing God, but transforming us [Mt. 6:7–8]
    • Not listening to God, but talking to him
    • Not a mantra to chant, but a model to follow
  2. Who Is It That We Pray To? (“Our Father in heaven”)
    • Authority [Ps. 90:2; 115:3]
    • Intimacy [Ps. 103:8–14; Rom. 8:14–15]

2. The Eternal Petitions of the Prayer [Mt. 6:9b–10]

  1. His Name Be Honored as Holy [Mt. 6:9b; Ps. 138:2; Jn. 12:27–28]
  2. His Kingdom Come [Mt. 6:10a]
    • His Kingdom Came and Is Growing [Mt. 4:17, 23; 13:31–32]
    • His Kingdom Is Coming and Will Be Consummated [Mt. 25:31–34]
  3. His Will Be Done [Mt. 6:10b; 26:39, 53; Jn. 4:34; 6:38; Heb. 1:7; 12:22]
    • Decretive Will: What God Plans to Do
    • Revealed Will: What We Ought to Do – Fully, Gladly, Immediately

3. The Everyday Petitions of the Prayer [Mt. 6:11–15]

  1. Our Daily Provision [Mt. 6:11, 25–34; Exod. 16; 2 Thess. 3:10; Phil. 4:12–13]
  2. Our Daily Pardon [Mt. 6:12, 14–15]
    • Vertical Forgiveness [Ps. 130:3–4; Mt. 20:28; 1 Jn. 1:8–9]
    • Horizontal Forgiveness [Mt. 18:21–35; Eph. 4:32]
  3. Our Daily Protection [Mt. 6:13; 26:41; 1 Pet. 5:8–9; 1 Cor. 10:13; Jas. 1:13]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 1, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: True righteousness proceeds from the heart and lives for God’s glory; any other kind of ‘righteous’ deed is hypocrisy.1. The Summary Command Not to Practice Hypocrisy [Mt. 6:1]

  1. Who Are You Living For? God vs. People
  2. What Are You Living For? Future vs. Present Rewards

2. The Specific Cases of Hypocrisy [Mt. 6:2–18]

  1. Give for the Glory of the Father [Mt. 6:2–4]
    • An Example to Avoid [Mt. 6:2]
    • An Instruction to Follow [Mt. 6:3–4a]
    • A Reward to Seek [Mt. 6:4b]
  2. Pray for the Praise of the Father [Mt. 6:5–15]
    • An Example to Avoid (Part 1) [Mt. 6:5]
    • An Instruction to Follow (Part 1) [Mt. 6:6a]
    • A Reward to Seek (Part 1) [Mt. 6:6b]
    • An Example to Avoid (Part 2) [Mt. 6:7–8]
    • An Instruction to Follow (Part 2) [Mt. 6:9–13]
    • A Reward to Seek (Part 2) [Mt. 6:14–15]
  3. Fast to Focus on the Father [Mt. 6:16–18]
    • An Example to Avoid [Mt. 6:16]
    • An Instruction to Follow [Mt. 6:17–18a]
    • A Reward to Seek [Mt. 6:18b]

3. The Saving Cure for Hypocrisy [Mt. 6:19–21]

  1. Be Careful of Where Your Treasures Reside [Mt. 6:19]
  2. Be Committed to Treasures that Remain [Mt. 6:20]
  3. Be Concerned About What Your Treasures Reveal [Mt. 6:21]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 25, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: When we love our enemies, we show ourselves to be children of God that look and love like him.1. Who Are My Enemies?

  1. What the Pharisees Taught [Mt. 5:43; Lk. 10:29; Lev. 19:17–18, 33–34]
  2. What Jesus Taught
    • Those Who Persecute You [Mt. 5:44]
    • Those Who Are Evil and Unrighteous [Mt. 5:45]
    • Those Who Don’t Love You [Mt. 5:46]
    • Those Who Are Outside Your Spiritual Family [Mt. 5:47]

2. What Does It Mean to Love My Enemies?

  1. What It Does Not Mean [Exod. 23:4–5; Prov. 25:21–22; Ps. 139:19–22]
    • Personal Animosity vs. Public Justice [Rom. 13:1–5; Rev. 6:9–11]
    • Righteous Anger & Radical Love [Ps. 5:4–6; 11:5; Jn. 3:16, 36]
  2. What It Does Mean
    • Pray for Them [Mt. 5:44]
      1. For God to Forgive Them [Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60]
      2. For Peace with Them [Rom. 12:18]
    • Provide for Them [Mt. 5:45; Lk. 6:27; Exod. 23:4–5; Rom. 12:20–21]
    • Greet Them [Mt. 5:47]

3. Why Should I Love My Enemies?

  1. To Be Like Our Heavenly Father [Mt. 5:45, 48]
  2. To Be Unlike the World [Mt. 5:46–47]

4. How Can I Love My Enemies?

  1. Love Your Enemies by Looking to the Reward [Mt. 5:46; Heb. 10:32–35]
  2. Love Your Enemies by Remembering God’s Love for You [Rom. 5:8–10]

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Sermon preached by Thomas Glenn on August 18, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: God loves broken sinners.Twelve Points of Application [Psalm 51]1. Appeal to God's proven mercy.2. See your stain.3. Do not shrug off your guilt.4. Know whom you have transgressed.5. See the extent of your corruption.6. Dwell on the truth, not lies.7. Trust that the Lord can make you clean.8. Trust that the Lord can make you happy again.9. Know your sin is a barrier to God.10. Earnestly desire a new heart.11. Fear abandonment.12. Trust God to uphold your willing spirit.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 11, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus came to suffer for sinners so that we can renounce retaliation and instead love those who do evil against us.1. What Were the Pharisees Teaching About Retaliation? [Mt. 5:38]

  1. The Design of the Law: “Lex Talionis” [Ex. 21:23–25; Lev. 24:10–23]
    • Discouraging People from Seeking Personal Revenge [Gen. 34]
    • Administering Justice Through the Courts [Dt. 19:15–19]
    • Ensuring Penalties for Crimes Are Just and Proportionate [Dt. 19:21]
    • Putting the Fear of God in People [Dt. 19:20; Rom. 13:1–4]
  2. The Distortion of the Law: Unlawful Expansion to Personal Vengeance

2. What Did Jesus Teach About Retaliation? [Mt. 5:39–42]

  1. The Summary Command [Mt. 5:39a]
    • Negatively Stated: Don’t Resist the One Who Is Evil
    • Positively Stated: Renounce Your Desire for Revenge & Extend Love
  2. The Specific Examples
    • Your Human Dignity [Mt. 5:39b; Exod. 22:2]
    • Your Legal Property [Mt. 5:40; 1 Cor. 6:7]
    • Your Civil Liberty [Mt. 5:41]
    • Your Financial Generosity [Mt. 5:42; 2 Thess. 3:10]

3. How Can We Guard Our Hearts from the Desire for Retaliation?

  1. Rest in God’s Final Judgment of Evildoers [Rom. 12:17–21]
  2. Recognize Your Own Evil Against God and Others [Mt. 5:37; 7:11]
  3. Remember Often How Christ Responded to Evil [Isa. 50:6; Mt. 26:67–68; 27:27–44; Lk. 23:34; 1 Pet. 2:19–24]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus came to turn dishonest liars into trustworthy truth-tellers who are so true to our words that the need for oaths disappears.1. Reject Deceptive Practices with Oaths and Honesty [Matthew 5:33]

  1. The Purpose of Oaths [Lev. 19:12; Num. 30:2; Dt. 23:21]
    1. Calling God to Witness
      1. To Strengthen a Statement (“Assertory”)
      2. To Strengthen a Promise (“Promissory” e.g., vows)
    2. Promoting Honesty & Faithfulness Among His People [Eccl. 5:4–7]
  2. The Perversion of Oaths [Mt. 23:16–22]

2. Recognize God’s Sovereignty Over All Things [Matthew 5:34–36]

  1. The Examples of Oaths in Scripture
    1. God [Gen. 22:16–17; Ps. 110:4; 132:11; Lk. 1:73; Acts 2:27–31; Heb. 6:17]
    2. Jesus [Mt. 26:62–63]
    3. Paul [Rom. 9:1; 2 Cor. 1:23; 1 Thess. 2:10]
  2. The Extent of God’s Sovereignty
    1. Over Heaven
    2. Over Earth
    3. Over Jerusalem
    4. Over You

3. Resist the Evil One by Only Speaking Truth [Matthew 5:37]

  1. The Occasion for Oaths
  2. The Sincerity of Our Speech [Jas. 5:12]
  3. The Evidence of Evil [Jn. 8:44]
  4. The Fine for Our Failure [Mt. 12:36–37]
  5. The Grace of the Gospel [Jn. 14:6]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 28, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus came to purify and preserve biblical marriage in a culture of unbiblical divorce.1. What Were the Pharisees Teaching About Divorce & Remarriage? [Matthew 5:31]

  1. Rabbi Shammei’s View: Divorce only for unchastity
  2. Rabbi Hillel’s View: Divorce for trivial offenses

2. What Did Jesus Say About Divorce & Remarriage? [Matthew 5:32]

  1. God’s design is for permanent commitment in marriage.
  2. Jesus opposes divorce on demand.
  3. Unbiblical divorce complicates sin; it doesn’t cure it.
  4. Remarriage after an unbiblical divorce constitutes adultery.
  5. Sexual immorality destroys the marriage bond and is a biblical ground for divorce.

3. How Should We Address Common Issues in Divorce & Remarriage?

  1. What if there’s abuse or abandonment? [1 Cor. 7:15–16]
  2. What if you have biblical grounds for divorce?
  3. What if you’ve been divorced for a biblical reason? [1 Cor. 7:39]
  4. What if you’re in a really hard marriage but don’t have biblical grounds for divorce?
  5. What if you’ve been divorced for a non-biblical reason and have not been remarried yet?
  6. What if you’ve been divorced for a non-biblical reason and have already remarried?
  7. What if you’ve been divorced and are struggling to forgive?
  8. What can you do to preserve and promote biblical marriage?

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus came to purify our desires so that we may prefer his good design in this life and God himself in the life to come.1. The Disastrous Deed of Adultery [Matthew 5:27]

  • Adultery Disobeys God’s Gracious Command [Exod. 20:14; Deut. 5:18]
  • Adultery Distorts God’s Good Design [Gen. 2; Ezek. 16; 23; Eph. 5:22–33]
  • Adultery Despises God’s Governing Authority [Mt. 19:4–6; Heb. 13:4]

2. The Dangerous Desire of Lust [Matthew 5:28]

  • Lust Is a Prompted Looking that Ignites the Heart
  • Lust Is a Prolonged Looking that Looks and Looks Again
  • Lust Is a Purposeful Looking that Intends to Covet What Is Not Yours
  • Lust Is a Pernicious Looking that Preys to Feast on Someone Else

3. The Drastic Devotion to Purity [Matthew 5:29–30]

  • Resort to Christ to be Made Alive [Heb. 9:14]
  • Realize the Eternal Destiny for Allegiance to Sin [Mt. 5:29–30]
  • Reflect on the Temporal Consequences of Sin in Advance [Prov. 5:11–14]
  • Remove Access to Sources of Temptation [Prov. 5; 7]
  • Reduce Your Flesh’s Appetite [Prov. 23:1–3; 1 Pet. 2:11]
  • Renew Your Affections with the Gospel [Ps. 37:4]
  • Resist the Temptation to Fight Alone [Jas. 5:16]
  • Rehearse the Promises of God’s Admiration [Mt. 5:8]
  • Remember That If You Do Sin, You Have an Advocate [1 Jn. 2:2]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Malicious anger is so evil—and God’s judgment so certain—that we must do all in our power to end it and pursue reconciliation with God and others.1. Diagnosing Our Homicidal Hearts [Matthew 5:21–22]

  1. The Traditional Teaching of the Law Regarding Murder [Mt. 5:21]
  2. The Authoritative Teaching of Jesus Regarding Anger [Mt. 5:22]
    • Anger is a matter of the heart
    • Anger is a universal human condition
    • Anger is a matter of life and death
    • Anger is revealed in our words
    • Anger reveals a heart of pride

2. Demonstrating Radical Reconciliation [Matthew 5:23–26]

  1. Regarding Worship [Mt. 5:23–24]
    • Reconciliation is the only resolution to a heart of anger
    • Reconciliation with a brother or sister takes priority over worship
  2. Regarding a Legal Situation [Mt. 5:25–26]
    • Reconciliation must be made with adversaries
    • Reconciliation must be made with God [Mt. 18:21–35; Lk. 12:57–59]
      1. The debt we owe the Judge
      2. The payment Christ has made
      3. The legal advice we must heed: settle out of court!
        • Abandon all claims of self-righteousness
        • Admit your guilt
        • Accept the Mediator

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus came to fulfill the law so that we can enter into his kingdom.1. The Fulfillment of the Law in Christ’s Kingdom [Matthew 5:17]

  1. The Law is Not Abolished in Jesus [Mt. 5:17a]
    • The Law as Covenant is Abolished [Jer. 31:31; Heb. 8:13; Mt. 11:13]
    • The Law as Scripture is Authoritative [2 Tim. 3:16]
  2. The Law is Fulfilled in Jesus [Mt. 5:17b]
    • In His Person [Jn. 5:39]
    • In His Precepts/Teaching [Mt. 24:35]
    • In His Perfect Obedient Life (Active Obedience) [Mt. 3:15; Rom. 5:19]
    • In His Penal Substitutionary Death (Passive Obedience) [Ps. 22:1]
    • In His People [Rom. 8:4]

2. The Fullness of the Law in Christ’s Kingdom [Matthew 5:18–19]

  1. The Perfection of the Law [Mt. 5:18]
  2. The Permanence of the Law [Mt. 5:18]
  3. The Priority of the Law [Mt. 5:19]

3. The Focus of the Law in Christ’s Kingdom [Matthew 5:20]

  1. The Scribes and the Pharisees’ Inferior Righteousness [Mt. 5:20a]
  2. Six Antitheses of External vs. Internal Righteousness [Mt. 5:21–48]
  3. Entering the Kingdom [Mt. 5:20b]
    • Location in Christ’s Saving Righteousness
    • Demonstration of Surpassing Righteousness

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 30, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction Two Ditches to Avoid: Isolation and CompromiseBig Idea: Christ calls his disciples to make a lasting difference by being salt and light in the world for the glory of God.1. Different in Our Persecution from the World [Matthew 5:11–12]

  1. Why Persecution Comes [Mt. 5:11]
    • Because of Righteousness [2 Tim. 3:12]
    • Because of Christ [Mt. 10:25; 24:9; Jn. 15:18–21; 16:2]
  2. Why We Rejoice in Persecution [Mt. 5:12]
    • Your Reward is Great in Heaven [Heb. 10:32–35; 11:24–26; 12:2]
    • You’re in Company with the Prophets [Mt. 23:29–35; Heb. 11:36–38]

2. Different in Our Preservation of the World [Matthew 5:13]

  1. A Tasteful Metaphor [Mt. 5:13a]
    • Preserving Force [Mt. 24:21–22]
    • Providing Flavor [Job 6:6–7; Col. 4:6]
  2. A Terrible Danger [Mt. 5:13b]

3. Different in Our Protection for the World [Matthew 5:14–16]

  1. Two Revealing Metaphors
    • City on a Hill [Ps. 121:1–2]
    • Lamp in a House [Jn. 8:12; Eph. 5:8; Col. 1:13; Rev. 2:5; Phil. 2:15]
  2.  Two Illuminating Purposes
    • Exposing Danger & Evil [Acts 2:40; Eph. 5:6–14]
    • Shining the Way & Producing Good Works [Mt. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:12–13]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 23, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: As prophet and sage, Jesus offers and invites us into the way of being in the world–repentant disciples who resemble God–that will result in our true and full blessing now and in the age to come.1. The Blessedness of Revelation [Matthew 5:1–2]

  1. A Deliberate Distinction: Crowds & Disciples
  2. An Authoritative Ascent: New Moses
  3. A Striking Structure: Commendation, Character/Condition, & Comfort
  4. A Blessed Balance: Present Assurance & Future Hope

2. The Blessedness of Repentance [Matthew 5:3–6]

  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs [Mt. 5:3]
  2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted [Mt. 5:4]
  3. Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth [Mt. 5:5]
  4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled [Mt. 5:6]

3. The Blessedness of Resemblance [Matthew 5:7–12]

  1. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy [Mt. 5:7]
  2. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God [Mt. 5:8]
  3. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God [Mt. 5:9]
  4. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs [Mt. 5:10–12]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: The Sermon on the Mount reveals the supreme authority of Jesus over all teachers, drives us to faith in him as the one who fulfills the law of God on our behalf, and teaches us what it means to be a citizen of Christ’s kingdom.1. The Study of the Sermon

  1. Four Wrong Ways to Read the Sermon
    • The Liberal Way
    • The Legalistic Way
    • The Lutheran Way
    • The Last-Days Way
  2. Four Reasons to Study the Sermon
    • It shows us the absolute necessity of the new birth.
    • It indicates the way to blessing for Christians.
    • It shows us the way to please our heavenly Father.
    • It points us to the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. The Shape of the Sermon

  1. The Setting [Mt. 4:23–25; 9:35–38]
  2. The Structure
    • Step 1: Ascending and Descending [Mt. 5:1–2; 7:28–8:1]
    • Step 2: Blessings and Warnings [Mt. 5:3–16; 7:13–27]
    • Step 3: The Law and the Prophets [Mt. 5:17–20; 7:12]
    • Step 4: Six Words [Mt. 5:21–48; 6:19–7:11]
    • Step 5: Three Words About Worship [Mt. 6:1–18]
    • Summit: The Lord’s Prayer [Mt. 6:9–13]
  3. The Substance
  4. The Center

3. The Seriousness of the Sermon

  1. The Options are Exclusive [Mt. 7:13–14]
  2. The Fruit is Evident [Mt. 7:15–23]
  3. The Consequences are Eternal [Mt. 7:24–27]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus is the promised king who brings the light and power of the kingdom, reversing the effects of sin and death for all who follow him forever.1. The Dawning of the Kingdom [Matthew 4:12–17]

  1. The Prisoner [Mt. 4:12a]
  2. The Place [Mt. 4:12b–13]
  3. The Prophecy [Mt. 4:14–16]
  4. The Preaching [Mt. 4:17]

2. The Disciples of the Kingdom [Matthew 4:18–22]

  1. The Character of the Disciples [Mt. 4:18, 21]
  2. The Call of the Disciples [Mt. 4:19, 21]
  3. The Commitment of the Disciples [Mt. 4:20, 22]

3. The Demonstration of the Kingdom [Matthew 4:23–25]

  1. The Pattern of Jesus’ Ministry [Mt. 4:23]
    • Teaching
    • Preaching
    • Healing
  2. The People’s Response to Jesus’ Ministry [Mt. 4:24–25]
  3. The Proof of Jesus’ Ministry [Mt. 4:23–24]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea: Jesus triumphed over Satan’s temptations, so we can fight temptation in the power of him who defeated it.1. The Context of the Temptations [Matthew 4:1–2]

  1. The Preface (“this is my beloved Son” [Mt. 3:17])
  2. The Prompting (“led up by the Spirit”)
  3. The Place (“into the wilderness”)
  4. The Period (“fasted forty days and forty nights”)
  5. The Purpose (“to be tempted by the devil”)
    • Could Jesus Have Sinned? Peccability vs. Impeccability [Heb. 4:15]
    • Temptation from Within vs. Temptation from Without [Jas. 1:12–15]
  6. The Patterns (Adam [Gen. 3:1–7], Israel [Dt. 8:2])

2. The Content of the Temptations [Matthew 4:3–10]

  1. The Test of Provision [Mt. 4:3–4; cf. Dt. 8:3; Mt. 7:9]
  2. The Test of Presumption [Mt. 4:5–7; cf. Ps. 91:11–12; Dt. 6:16; Mt. 27:40]
  3. The Test of Power [Mt. 4:8–10; cf. Dt. 6:13; Mt. 16:23; 28:18; Rev. 11:15]

3. The Conquest of the Temptations [Matthew 4:11]

  1. The Devil’s Defeat [Mt. 12:28–29]
  2. The Angels’ Assistance [Mt. 26:53]
  3. The Savior’s Sufficiency
    • A Model to Follow [1 Cor. 10:13; Jas. 4:7]
    • A High Priest to Help Us [Heb. 2:17–18; 4:14–16]
    • A Redeemer to Rest In [2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 5:8–11]

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Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on May 26, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction1. The Realities of Suffering in the Life of the Saints 

  1. The saint is no stranger to suffering and despair.
  2. The suffering of the saint is by the hand of the Lord.

2. The Reason for the Saints to Hope

  1. The Love of God
  2. The Compassion of God
  3. The Faithfulness of God

3. The Remedy for Despair

  1. Renew Your Mind
  2. Remember God

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 19, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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IntroductionBig Idea:  King Jesus, the Son anointed by the Spirit and approved by the Father, came to cleanse sinners.1.  Jesus’ Association with Sinners [Matthew 3:13–15]

  1.  Jesus’ Request [Mt. 3:13]
  2.  John’s Reluctance [Mt. 3:14; cf. 3:11]
  3.  Jesus’ Response [Mt. 3:15; 2 Cor. 5:21]

2.  Jesus’ Anointing by the Holy Spirit [Matthew 3:16]

  1.  The Spirit’s Deity [Gen. 1:2]
  2.  The Spirit’s Dovelike Descent [1 Sam. 16:13; Isa. 11:1–2; 61:1; 64:1]

3.  Jesus’ Approval from the Father [Matthew 3:17]

  1.  The Father’s Affiliation to Him [Ps. 2:7]
  2.  The Father’s Affection for Him [Isa. 42:1]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction 

Big Idea:  Prepare for King Jesus by repenting of your sins and relying on Christ alone for salvation from judgment.

1.  The Preparatory Prophet [Matthew 3:1–6]

  1.  His Milieu [Mt. 3:1]
  2.  His Message [Mt. 3:2]
  3.  His Mission [Mt. 3:3]
  4.  His Manner [Mt. 3:4]
  5.  His Multitudes [Mt. 3:5]
  6.  His Ministry [Mt. 3:6]

2.  The Presumptuous Pretenders [Matthew 3:7–10]

  1.  Their Poisonous Religion [Mt. 3:7]
  2.  Their Proof of Repentance [Mt. 3:8]
  3.  Their Presumptuous Reliance [Mt. 3:9]
  4.  Their Pending Wrath [Mt. 3:10]

3. The Powerful Purifier [Matthew 3:11–12]

  1.  The Coming King’s Distinguished Position [Mt. 3:11a]
  2.  The Coming King’s Double Purification [Mt. 3:11b]
  3.  The Coming King’s Dividing Process [Mt. 3:12]

Conclusion:  Are You Ready for the Coming King?

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 5, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionMain Point: Jesus fulfills the story of Scripture, and trusting Jesus transforms our story.Types of Predictive Prophecy: Verbal and Typical

  1. The Exodus of Egypt: A Story of Sonship [Matthew 2:13–15]
  2. The Ravaging of Ramah: A Story of Suffering [Matthew 2:16–18]
  3. The Name of Nazareth: A Story of Scorning [Matthew 2:19–23]
  4. The Grace of Golgotha: A Story of Salvation [Matthew 27:9, 38–54]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 28, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Jesus Christ is the true king, so worship him alone.

1. The Visitors [Matthew 2:1–2]

2. The False King [Matthew 2:3–4]

3. The Promise [Matthew 2:5–6]

4. The Conspiracy [Matthew 2:7–8]

5. The Worship [Matthew 2:9–12]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction 

Main Point:  Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man, and he has come to save his people from their sins.

1.  The Agonizing Dilemma [Matthew 1:18–19]       A.  The Grievous Discovery [Mt. 1:18]       B.  The Gracious Decision [Mt. 1:19]              1)  Public Disgrace              2)  Private Divorce2. The Angelic Dream [Matthew 1:20–23]       A.  The Properties Jesus Assumes [Mt. 1:20]       B.  The People Jesus Saves [Mt. 1:21]       C.  The Prophecy Jesus Fulfills [Mt. 1:22]       D.  The Personal Identity Jesus Bears [Mt. 1:23]3. The Appropriate Decision [Matthew 1:24–25]       A.  Joseph’s Response       B.  Our Response              1)  Reject              2)  Receive

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction:  Why Begin with a Genealogy?Main Point:  You and I would do well to let Jesus run our lives because he's the rightful King who fulfills God’s gracious promises.1.  The Pattern of the Genealogy:  Jesus’ True Family [Matthew 1:1, 16–17]

A.  This Family History Is Salvation History [Mt. 1:1]B.  This Family History Is Structured History [Mt. 1:17]C.  This Family History Is Supernatural History [Mt. 1:16]

2.  The Purpose of the Genealogy:  Jesus’ Royal Family [Matthew 1:2–16]

A.  Jesus Is the King Who Will Rescue All Peoples Everywhere [Mt. 1:2–6]B.  Jesus Is the King Who Will Rule His People Eternally [Mt. 1:7–11]C.  Jesus Is the King Who Will Redeem His People from Exile [Mt. 1:12–16]

3.  The People in the Genealogy:  Jesus’ Broken Family [Matthew 1:2–16]

A.  Women Are WelcomedB.  Outsiders Are WelcomedC.  Sinners Are Welcomed

4.  Conclusion:  Jesus Is the King!  Will You Join His Family?

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction:  Was Jesus a Religious Inventor?

The Setting of Matthew’s Gospel

A.  Author:  Matthew the Apostle, eyewitness to Jesus

B.  Age:  Pre-70 AD

C.  Audience:  Largely Jewish readers

D.  Aim:  Jesus is the Christ, the Son of David and long-predicted Messiah, who has brought the kingdom of God to earth; therefore, repent, believe, and spread the gospel of his kingdom to all peoples. 

The Structure of Matthew’s Gospel

    Discourse:  “When Jesus had finished saying . . .” [7:28; 11:1; 13:53; 19:1, 26:1]

    Narrative:  “From then on Jesus began to preach/point out . . .” [4:17, 16:21]

The Story of Matthew’s Gospel

1.  The King’s Arrival [1:1–4:25]

     A.  His Birth [1:1–2:23] 

     B.  His Entry into Public Ministry [3:1–4:25]

2.  The King’s Authority [5:1–9:38]

     A.  Discourse 1:  The Sermon on the Mount [5:1–7:29]

     B.  Narrative 1:  The Authenticating Miracles [8:1–9:38]

3.  The King’s Agenda [10:1–12:50]

     A.  Discourse 2:  The Commissioning of the Twelve [10:1–42]

     B.  Narrative 2:  The Mission of the King [11:1–12:50]

4.  The King’s Adversaries [13:1–17:27]

     A.  Discourse 3:  The Kingdom Parables [13:1–52]

     B.  Narrative 3:  The Kingdom Conflict [13:53–17:27]

5.  The King’s Administration [18:1–23:39]

     A.  Discourse 4:  The Kingdom Citizens [18:1–35]

     B.  Narrative 4: The Kingdom Ministry [19:1–23:39]

6.  The King’s Atonement [24:1–28:15]

     A.  Discourse 5:  The Olivet Discourse [24:1–25:46]

     B.  Narrative 5:  The Crucifixion and Resurrection [26:1–28:15]

7.  The King’s Assignment [28:16–20]

The Significance of Matthew’s Gospel

     K – King and Kingdom

     I – Inside and Outside

     N – New and Old

     G – Gathering and Going

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 31, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

If Christ Is NOT Raised:  7 Hopeless Consequences of a Dead Christ [1 Corinthians 15:12–19, 29–32]

     1)  The Gospel Is Empty [1 Cor. 15:13–14)

     2)  The Witnesses Are Liars [1 Cor. 15:15–16]

     3)  We Are Still in Our Sins [1 Cor. 15:17]

     4)  Deceased Believers Are Lost for Good [1 Cor. 15:18]

     5)  Baptism Is Meaningless [1 Cor. 15:29]

     6)  Suffering Is Pointless [1 Cor. 15:30–32]

     7)  We Should Be Pitied More Than Anyone [1 Cor. 15:19]

But Christ IS Raised:  2 Hope-Filled Consequences of a Risen Christ [1 Corinthians 15:20–28]

     1)  Christ’s Resurrection Guarantees Our Resurrection [1 Cor. 15:20–22]

     2)  Christ’s Resurrection Guarantees God’s Reign Over All [1 Cor. 15:23–28]

Application [1 Corinthians 15:33–34]

     A.  Non-Christian:  Hope in Christ!

     B.  Christian:  Despair Produces Debauchery, but Hope Produces Holiness

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 24, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea:  All who rely on the works of the law are cursed, but all who rely on the cross of Christ are blessed.

1.  All Who Rely on the Works of the Law Are Cursed [Gal. 3:10–12]

     A.  The Perfection of the Law [Gal. 3:10; cf. Deut. 27:26; Jas. 2:8–11]

     B.  The Principle of the Law [Gal. 3:11; cf. Hab. 2:4; Gal. 3:6; 2:16]

     C.  The Problem of the Law [Gal. 3:12; cf. Lev. 18:5; Phil. 3:8–9]

     D.  The Penalty of the Law [Deut. 28; Num. 6:24–26]

2.  All Who Rely on the Cross of Christ Are Blessed [Gal. 3:13–14]

     A.  The Payment of the Curse [Gal. 3:13; cf. Deut. 21:23]

     B.  The Purpose of the Cross [Gal. 3:14]

     C.  The Personal Application through Faith [Gal. 3:11, 14]

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Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on March 17, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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The Lesson:  Those of Christ's kingdom, who do not lose heart, persist in prayer – it's evidence of their faith.

1. The Backstory:  The Coming of the Kingdom [Luke 17:20–37]

2. The Concluding Question:  Will He Find Faith on the Earth? [Luke 18:1–8]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction 

Big Idea: The Lord laughs at the mutiny of mankind and will judge the wicked through his sovereign Son; so, repent of your rebellion and take refuge in him.

1. The Insurrection of the Plotting Peoples [Ps. 2:1–3]

     A. Their Anger [Ps. 2 :1]

     B. Their Anarchy [Ps. 2:2]

     C. Their Announcement [Ps. 2:3]

2. The Indignation of the Laughing Lord [Ps. 2:4–6]

     A. His Amusement [Ps. 2:4]

     B. His Anger [Ps. 2:5]

     C. His Announcement [Ps. 2:6]

3. The Installation of the Sovereign Son [Ps. 2:7–9]

     A. His Position [Ps. 2:7]

     B. His Possession [Ps. 2:8]

     C. His Power [Ps. 2:9]

4. The Invitation of the Pleading Preacher [Ps. 2:10–12]

     A. His Commands [Ps. 2:10–11]

          1) Wise up! [Ps. 2:10]

          2) Worship! [Ps. 2:11]

     B. His Conclusion [Ps. 2:12]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea:  There are only two ways to live: God’s way and man’s way. There is the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. Choose the wicked way, and you’ll find death and judgment. Follow God’s way, and you’ll find joy and life.

1.   A Distinct Delight [Ps. 1:1–2] 

      A.  Where His Happiness Does Not Lie:  The Way of the Wicked [Ps. 1:1]

            1)  Shameful Counsel/Advice

            2)  Sinful Conduct/Acts

            3)  Scoffing Company/Allegiance

      B.  Where His Happiness Does Lie:  The Law of the Lord [Ps. 1:2]

            1)  Its Authoritative Source

            2)  Its Arresting Sweetness

            3)  Applications:

                  i.  Your Habits Affect Your Heart

                  ii.  Your Counsel Reveals Your Convictions

                  iii.  Your Holiness Fuels Your Happiness

2.  A Distinct Durability [Ps. 1:3–4]

      A.  The Fruitful Tree [Ps. 1:3]

            1)  Planted [Eph. 2:8–9]

            2)  Producing [Mt. 7:20; Gal. 5:22–23; 3:2–5]

            3)  Persevering [Jn. 15:1–8; Mk. 4; Jas. 1:25; Jude 1:24]

            4)  Prospering [Gen. 39:3, 23; Josh. 1:8; 1 Cor. 15:58]

       B.  The Frail Chaff [Ps. 1:4; Isa. 64:6]

3.  A Distinct Destiny [Ps. 1:5–6]

       A.  The Two Ways to Live and Die [Ps. 1:5–6; Matt. 7:13–14] 

       B.  The Identity of the Blessed Man [Heb. 10:9; Lk. 2:52; Mk. 7:37; Lk. 22:42; 9:51; Mt. 26:24; 1 Jn. 4:14]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 25, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  Choose today to worship the Lord, for unlike the false gods of the world, he is always faithful to his covenant promises.1.  Reviewing Covenant History [Josh. 24:1–13]      A.  The Gracious Call [Josh. 24:1–4a]      B.  The Miraculous Deliverance [Josh. 24:4b–7]      C.  The Faithful Preservation [Josh. 24:8–10]      D.  The Powerful Conquest [Josh. 24:11–13]2.  Renewing Covenant Commitment [Josh. 24:14–28]      A.  The Choice [Josh. 24:14–18]            1)  A God-Fearing Worship [Josh. 24:14a]            2)  A God-Exclusive Worship [Josh. 24:14b]            3)  A God-Confident Worship [Josh. 24:15]      B.  The Caution [Josh. 24:19–21]      C.  The Confirmation [Josh. 24:22]      D.  The Command [Josh. 24:23–24]      E.  The Ceremony [Josh. 24:25–28]3.  Recording Covenant Faithfulness [Josh. 24:29–33]      A.  The Faithful Servants [Josh. 24:29–33]      B.  The Faithful Savior [1 Cor. 15:21–28]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 18, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea: Cling to the Lord your God, for his promises are always fulfilled, whether they are blessings for obedience or judgment for disobedience.1. An Example to Follow [Josh. 23:1–2]     A. The Setting [Josh. 1:1]    B. The Summons [Josh. 1:2]2. An Encouragement to Embrace [Josh. 23:1–5]    A. Past Grace [Josh. 23:1–4]    B. Future Grace [Josh. 23:5]3. An Exhortation to Obey [Josh. 23:6–13]    A. The Standard of Obedience [Josh. 23:6]    B. The Separation of Obedience [Josh. 23:7, 12–13; 2 Cor. 6:14–7:1]    C. The Singularity of Obedience [Josh. 23:8, 11]    D. The Strength of Obedience [Josh. 23:9–10; Exod. 14:14; Deut. 1:30]4. An End to Avoid [Josh. 23:14–16]    A.  The Promise of God [Josh. 23:14–15]    B.  The Punishment of God [Josh. 23:15–16; Heb. 10:26–31]    C.  The Provision of God [Gal. 3:13; 1 Cor. 6:9–11]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 11, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  Because the Lord faithfully keeps his promises, God’s people must preserve faithfulness to the Lord in true obedience, true worship, and true unity.1.  True Obedience: The Duty of Persevering Faithfulness [Josh. 22:1–8]      A.  Faithfulness Commended [Josh. 22:1–3; Josh. 1:12–18]      B.  Faithfulness Commanded [Josh. 22:4–5; Deut. 6; Matt. 22:34–40]      C.  Faithfulness Commissioned [Josh. 22:6–9; 1 Cor. 15:58]2.  True Worship:  The Danger of Past Failure [Josh. 22:9–20]      A.  Faithfulness Endangered [Josh. 22:9–12; Lev. 17:8–9; Deut. 12:1–14]      B.  Faithfulness Exhorted [Josh. 22:13–20; Num. 25; Josh. 7; 1 Cor. 5]3.  True Unity:  The Demonstration of Persistent Fidelity [Josh. 22:21–34]      A.  Faithfulness Confessed [Josh. 22:21–23]      B.  Faithfulness Concerned [Josh. 22:24–25]      C.  Faithfulness Committed [Josh. 22:26–29; Eph. 2:12–13]      D.  Faithfulness Celebrated [Josh. 22:30–31]      E.  Faithfulness Confirmed [Josh. 22:32–34; 1 Cor. 12:3; Eph. 4:1–6]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 4, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  The Lord gives what he promises, so trust and teach his word faithfully. 1.   The Divine Promise Claimed [Josh. 21:1–3]        A.  The Faithful Request [Josh. 21:1–2; Gen. 34; 49:5–7; Num. 35:1–8]       B.  The Faithful Response [Josh. 21:3; Jas. 1:5; Phil. 4:6–7; Matt. 6:9–13]2.  The Divine Promise Received [Josh. 21:4–42]       A.  The General Summation [Josh. 21:4–8]              1)  Standing for the Lord [Exod. 32:26–29]              2)  Separated for the Lord [Exod. 13:1–2; Num. 3:11–13; 8:14–22]              3)  Serving the Lord [Deut. 33:8–11]              4)  Scattered by the Lord       B.  The Specific Description [Josh. 21:9–42; cf. Num. 3–4]              1)  Aaron (Priestly Duties) [Josh. 21:9–19; Num. 3:1–13]              2)  Kohath (Holy Objects) [Josh. 21:20–26; Num. 4:1–20]              3)  Gershon (Curtains & Coverings) [Josh. 21:27–33; Num. 4:21–28]              4)  Merari (Tabernacle Supports) [Josh. 21:34–40; Num. 4:29–33]              5)  Summary of Provision [Josh. 21:41–42; 1 Cor. 9:13–14]       C.  The New Covenant Application              1)  Constructive Discipline Outweighs Corrective Discipline [Mal. 2:7]              2)  Priesthood of Believers Teach [1 Pet. 2:9; Col. 3:16; Rom. 15:14]              3)  Pastors Train & Teach [Eph. 4:11–12]3.  The Divine Promises Fulfilled [Josh. 21:43–45]        A.  The Lord Gave His People Land [Josh. 21:43; Gen. 12:7; Heb. 11:8–10]        B.  The Lord Gave His People Rest [Josh. 21:144a; Deut. 12:9–10; Heb. 4:8–11]        C. The Lord Gave His People Victory [Josh. 21:44b; Deut. 7; 1 Cor. 15:57]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 28, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  The God who justly condemns the criminal is also the God who provides refuge for all who seek his mercy.1.  The Provision of Mercy [Josh. 20:1–3]       A.  The Precept [Josh. 20:1–2; Ex. 21:12–14; Num. 35; Deut.4:41–43; 19:1–13]       B.  The Purpose [Josh. 20:3]              1)  Refuge for the Perpetrator               2)  Refuge from the Punisher [go’el hadam, “family redeemer of blood”]2.  The Process of Justice [Josh. 20:4–6]       A.  The Preliminary Hearing [Josh. 20:4a]       B.  The Protective Custody [Josh. 20:4b–5]       C.  The Proper Trial [Josh. 20:6; Deut. 19:15–21]       D.  The Prolonged Stay [Josh. 20:6]       E.  The Priest’s Death [Josh. 20:6; Heb. 2:17]       F.  The Principles for Today              1)  Motives Matter [Deut. 19:4–6; 1 Sam. 16:7]              2)  Legal Representation Matters [Gen. 9:5–6; Deut. 19:11–21; 1 Cor. 5]              3)  The State is God’s Avenger of Wrath [Rom. 13:1–5]              4)  The Church Reflects God’s Wisdom, Mercy, & Justice [Deut. 4:5–6; Mt. 5:13–16; Eph. 3; 1 Pet. 2:9–12; Rom. 12:19–21]3.  The Personal Accessibility [Josh. 20:7–9]       A.  Selecting the Cities [Josh. 20:7–8]       B.  Summarizing the Consequences [Josh. 20:9]              1)  Refuge for Those Who Run [Heb. 6:17–18]              2)  Retribution for Those Who Refuse [2 Thess. 1:5–10]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  If you would receive God’s promised inheritance, follow God completely.1.  The Poignant Reminder [Josh. 14:6–9]       A.  His Promised Inheritance [Josh. 14:6; Gen. 15:19; Deut. 1:34–36]       B.  His Past Faithfulness [Josh. 14:7–8; cf. Num. 13–14]       C.  His Perspective of Faith [Josh. 14:9]2.  The Progress Report [Josh. 14:10–11]       A.  He’s Been Spared [Josh. 14:10]        B.  He’s Been Strengthened [Josh. 14:11; Isa. 40:31; Ps. 84:5–7; 1 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 4:11; Eph. 3:16]3.  The Profound Request [Josh. 14:12]       A.  His Demand [Josh. 14:12a]       B.  His Drive [Josh. 14:12b]       C.  His Dependence [14:12c]4.  The Precious Results [Josh. 14:13–15]       A.  Receiving the Land [Josh. 14:13–15a; 15:13–19; Isa. 62:1–4; Rev. 2:17]       B.  Resting from War [Josh. 14:15b; Mt. 11:28; Rev. 14:9–13; Heb. 6:11; 10:35]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  Jesus gives an inheritance to his people who join him in conquering the Promised Land.1.  Israel’s Inheritance       A.  Dividing the Inheritance [13:1–7; 14:1–5; 19:51]              1)  Divinely Divided (by lot)              2)  Graciously Given (as an inheritance)              3)  Proportionally Distributed (by tribe)              4)  Equally Allotted (by clan)       B.  Responding to the Inheritance               1)  Positive Responses                     a.  The East’s Compensation [13:8–33]                     b.  Caleb’s Commitment [14:6–15; 15:13–19]                     c.  The Levites’ Contentment [13:14, 33; 14:3–4; 18:7]                     d.  The Daughters of Zelophehad’s Claim [17:3–6; cf. Num. 27:1–11]              2)  Negative Responses                     a.  Israel’s Compromise [15:63; 16:10; 17:12–13]                     b.  Joseph’s Complaint [17:14–18]                     c.  The Seven’s Complacency [18:1–10]                     d.  Dan’s Control [19:47]2.  Christ’s Inheritance       A.  The Old Testament Hope [Ps. 2:7–8; cf. Acts 4:25]       B.  The New Testament Fulfillment [Heb. 1:1–4; Rev. 11:15] 3.  Our Inheritance       A.  The Old Testament Hope [Ps. 37:9, 11, 18, 22, 29, 34]       B.  The New Testament Fulfillment [Mt. 5:5; Rom. 4:13; 8:17; Eph. 1:11–14]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  In faithfulness to his promises, God will conquer every one of his enemies through his servants to give his people an inheritance in the land with him.Structure:  Summarizing the Stat Sheet       A. The First Half Led by Moses [Josh. 12:1–6]       B. The Second Half Led by Joshua [Josh. 12:7–24]1. The Faithfulness of God Should Be Trusted2. The Goodness of God Should Be Remembered3. The Victories of God Should Be Anticipated

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Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on December 31, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.4 Questions:1.  Who is Jesus?  The Christ, the Son of God2.  Why did he come?  To die on the cross and save us from our sins3.  What is he like?  Tough & Tender (A Lion and a Lamb)4.  How should we respond to him?  Repent/believe the gospel. Take up your cross and folow him.Application:"And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone" (1 Thess. 5:14).       Lost:  Repent and Believe       Idle:  Look to the Lion       Discouraged:  Look to the Lamb       Weak:  Receive help from the strong

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 24, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  Jesus is the eternally reigning King who secures our peace with God and guards us in the freedom he has won for us.1.  What Is Peace and Why Do We Need It?       A.  Defining Peace [Num. 6:24–26; Jgs. 8:9]              1)  Not merely lack of conflict or a subjective feeling              2)  But objective wholeness & harmony in the wake of victory       B.  Dimensions of Peace              1)  Vertical/Spiritual              2)  Internal/Psychological              3)  Horizontal/Social              4)  Global/Material       C.  Disobedience, Division, Destruction, Disease, Death, Disaster2.  Why Is Jesus the Prince of Peace?       A.  Jesus the Prince              1)  Shoulders the Burden of Government [Isa. 9:6]              2)  Shatters the Yoke of the Oppressor [Isa. 9:4]              3)  Sustains His Expanding Dominion [Isa. 9:7]       B.  Jesus the Prince of Peace              1)  Isaiah’s Anticipation                     a.  The Davidic King, Messiah [Isa. 2:4; 11:6; 35:5–6; 61:1–3]                     b.  The Suffering Servant [Isa. 42:1–4; 53:5]              2)  Jesus’s Arrival                     a.  His Birth [Lk. 1:79; 2:13–14]                     b.  His Life [Lk. 4:16–21; 7:50; Mk. 5:34; Jn. 14:27; 16:33]                     c.  His Death [Col. 1:20; Eph. 2:14–17]                     d.  His Resurrection [Lk. 24:36; Jn. 20:19, 21, 26]                     e.  His Session [Ga. 5:22; Phil. 4:7; Col. 3:15; 2 Thess. 3:16]                     f.  His Return [Isa. 66:17; Rev. 21–22]3.  How Do We Live in the Kingdom of Peace?       A.  Peace with God [Rom. 5:1–2]       B.  Peace with Self [Isa. 26:3; Rom. 15:13]       C.  Peace with One Another [Matt. 5:9; Rom. 12:16–18]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 17, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Introduction Big Idea:  Jesus is the Eternal Father who will never abuse or abandon his children, but will instead love, protect, and provide salvation for all who trust in him forever.1.  The Eternal Glories of Jesus      1)  He Exists as Eternal Creator [Isa. 57:15; 40:28; Jn. 1:1–3, 30; 8:58; Rev. 1:8]      2)  He Rules Over an Eternal Kingdom [Ps. 72:17; Isa. 9:6–7; Lk. 1:31–33]      3)  He Demonstrates an Eternal Character [Heb. 13:8]      4)  He Mediates an Eternal Covenant [Heb. 13:20–21]      5)  He Exercises an Eternal Power [Deut. 33:27; 1 Tim. 6:15–16]      6)  He Maintains an Eternal Presence [Mt. 28:20; Heb. 13:5–6]      7)  He Ministers with an Eternal Encouragement [2 Thess. 2:16–17]      8)  He Comforts with an Eternal Peace [2 Thess. 3:16]      9)  He Gives His People Eternal Life [Isa. 45:17; Jn. 3:16; 14:19; 17:3]      10)  He Conquers His Enemies with Eternal Judgment [Mt. 18:8; 25:46]2.  The Fatherly Glories of Jesus      1)  His Sovereign Creation [Deut. 32:6; Isa. 64:8; Jn. 1:2]      2)  His Glorious Revelation [Jn. 1:18; 14:6–11]      3)  His Federal Representation [Rom. 5:12–21; 1 Cor. 15:22, 47–49]      4)  His Saving Redemption [Isa. 63:16; Ex. 4:22–23; Deut. 1:30–31]      5)  His Loving Substitution [Jn. 10:11, 17–18; 15:13]      6)  His Tender Compassion [Ps. 103:13; Isa. 63:7–9; Lk. 7:13; 15:20; Mt. 9:36]      7)  His Gracious Adoption [Heb. 2:13; Gal. 4:4; Jn. 1:12–13; 14:18; Rom. 8:14–17]      8)  His Faithful Provision [Mt. 6:25–33; Rev. 21:6–7]      9)  His Strong Protection [Ps. 68:5; Jn. 10:28–30]      10)  His Disciplining Instruction [Deut. 8:5; Heb. 12:5–11]3.  Our Response to Jesus as Eternal Father      A.  Delight in Him      B.  Draw Near to Him      C.  Display Him      D.  Depend on Him

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 10, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Introduction Big Idea:  Jesus is the Mighty God himself in flesh, victoriously at war against all his enemies, providing strength to his people until final victory is fully realized.1.  The Attributes of this Mighty God in Scripture      A.  The Mighty God Is Entirely Free [Gen. 1:1; Exod. 3:14; Isa. 44:6]      B.  The Mighty God Is All-Powerful [Isa. 10:21; 11:4; 40:12]      C.  The Mighty God Reigns Supremely [Isa. 46:9–11]      D.  The Mighty God Is Perfectly Good [Ps. 34:8–10]2.  The Arrival of this Mighty God in Flesh      A.  The Uniqueness of His Glorious Identity             1)  Truly God [Jn. 1:1–14; 12:41; 20:25; Rom. 9:5; Tit. 2:13; Heb. 1:3; 2 Pt. 1:1]            2)  Truly Man [1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 2:14–18; 5:7]      B.  The Extensiveness of His Mighty Work            1)  Mighty in Creating All Things [Jn. 1:3; Col. 1:16]            2)  Mighty in Sustaining the Universe [Heb. 1:3; Col. 1:17]            3)  Mighty in Governing All of Nature [Lk. 8:25; Mt. 14:33; Jn. 2:11]            4)  Mighty in Ruling Over Satan and His Demons [Mk. 1:24, 27; Jas. 2:19]            5)  Mighty in Healing the Sick [Lk. 8:46–48; Acts 10:38; 1 Cor. 2:7–9]            6)  Mighty in Dying for Our Sins [Mt. 26:53; Mk. 14:62; Jn. 19:11; 1 Cor. 1:18]            7)  Mighty in Triumphing Over Death [Rom. 1:4; 1 Cor. 15:54–58]            8)  Mighty in Saving Sinners [Zeph. 3:17; Matt. 11:27; 24:14; 16:18; Jn. 10:16]            9)  Mighty in Interceding for His People [Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 1 Jn. 2:1]            10)  Mighty in Conquering at the End of History [Rev. 7:14; 2 Thess. 2:7]3.  The Applications of this Mighty God to Our Lives      A.  His Grace Is Inexhaustible [Jas. 4:6]      B.  His Love Is Unchanging [Jer. 31:3]      C.  His People Have a Peculiar Hope [Eph. 3:20]      D.  Our Lives Are Unsinkable [Ps. 73:26]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Introduction1.  The Context of this Ancient Prophecy [Isaiah 9:1–7]       A.  Three Christmas Comforts              1)   Glory Instead of Gloom [Isa. 9:1]              2)  Light Instead of Darkness [Isa. 9:2]              3)  Joy Instead of Distress [Isa. 9:3]       B.  Three Glorious Grounds              1)  The Oppression Will End [Isa. 9:4]              2)  The War Will Cease [Isa. 9:5]              3)  The Child Will Be Born [Isa. 9:6–7]                     a.  Who He Will Be [Isa. 9:6]                     b.  What He Will Do [Isa. 9:7]2.  The Fulfillment of this Glorious Promise [Matt. 4:12–17]       A.  The Revelation of Jesus       B.  The Repentance of Jesus’ People3.  The Meaning of this Royal Title [Isa. 9:6]       A.  Wonderful [Josh. 3:5; Judg. 13:8; Ps. 78:12; Isa. 25:1; 28:29]       B.  Counselor [Ps. 147:5; Isa. 11:1; Matt. 9:4; 12:42; 22:46; 1 Cor. 1:23; Col. 2:3]4.  The Applications of this Wonderful Counselor       A.  We Can Trust Him Implicitly       B.  We Can Embrace His Word Fully        C.  We Can Pray Dependently       D.  We Can Repent Deeply       E.  We Can Suffer Meaningfully       F.  We Can Worship Reverently

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Sermon preached by Bill Glenn on November 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Scriptures: John 11:1–6; 17:24; 2 Corinthians 12:7–9)1.  The Love of Jesus in John 11:1–6       Three Things:              Jesus chose to let Lazarus die              He was motivated in this by his zeal for God's glory              This motivation is love2.  A Definition of the Love of God

God's love is his doing whatever needs to be done, at whatever cost, so that we will see and be satisfied with the glory of God in Jesus Christ.

Three Things:

Love did not take away the thornLove had something more important to giveThe all-satisfying grace and power of God is more important to give

3.  The American Definition of Love4.  Clues That We Are to Make Much of God

The pleasures of you being made much of leave you uneasy

You are designed to be satisfied with divine splendor, not self

5.  Glimpses of Jesus

Mercy & MightAn Indestructibly Joyful SaviorPower & AuthorityWisdom & Knowledge

6.  Would you want to be in heaven if Jesus were not there?

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  Because God has won the battle through Jesus and promised victory in the end, we can confidently wield the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, which will invite conflict from God’s enemies but bring peace to God’s people.1.  God Is All-Powerful [Joshua 11:1–6]       A.  The Enemy’s Coalition & Cavalry [Josh. 11:1–5]       B.  The Lord’s Comforting Command [Josh. 10:6; John 16:33]2.  God Fights for His People [Joshua 11:7–9]       A.  Sovereign Assurance and Surprise Attack [Josh. 11:7–8]        B.  Hamstringing Horses and Divine Dependence [Josh. 11:9; Ps. 20:7–8; 33:7]3.  God Conquers His Enemies [Joshua 11:10–20]       A.  Joshua’s Complete and Long Victory [Josh. 11:10–18]       B.  Stubborn Hostility and Sovereign Hardening [Josh. 11:19–20; Rom. 1; 9]4.  God Saves Through Jesus [Joshua 11:21–23]       A.  Joshua Believed God Implicitly [Josh. 11:6–7]       B.  Joshua Obeyed God Entirely [Josh. 11:9, 12, 15, 23]       C.  Joshua Destroyed the Enemy Completely [Josh. 11:21–22]       D.  Joshua Gave the Inheritance Graciously [Josh. 11:23]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  The Lord is a warrior, so escape defeat and judgment by sharing in the victory God has won for his people through Jesus.1.  The Summons to War [Joshua 10:1–7]       A.  Canaan’s Coalition [Josh. 10:1–5; Gen. 14]       B.  Gibeon’s Cry [Josh. 10:6]       C.  Israel’s Covenant-Keeping [Josh. 10:7]2.  The Sovereign Warrior [Joshua 10:8–15]       A.  The Balance of Battle [Josh. 10:8–11]       B.  The Power of Prayer [Josh. 10:12–15]3.  The Slaughter of the Wicked [Joshua 10:16–43]       A.  Slaughtering the Five Kings [Josh. 10:16–27]       B.  Slaughtering the Southern Kings [Josh. 10:28–39]       C.  Summary Statement [Josh. 10:40–43]       D.  Seeing Rightly: Five Biblical Lenses              1)  The Patience God Shows [Gen. 15:16]              2)  The Depravity God Abhors [Lev. 18:2–3]              3)  The Instrument God Uses [Deut. 9:5]              4)  The Strangeness of God’s Judgment [Isa. 28:21]              5)  The Warfare God Wins [Gen. 3:15; Ps. 110:1; Heb. 10:13]4.  The Significance for Christian Warfare       A.  Israel’s history shows that they—and we—need God to win the battle.       B.  Jesus Christ defeated Satan, sin, and death through his death and resurrection for us. [Col. 2:15; 1 Cor. 15:25–27]       C.  Those who refuse to repent and continue in their rebellion will not escape God’s righteous wrath. [Rev. 16:21]       D.  Christ has already won the battle; let’s go fight. [Rom. 16:20]       E.  The one who wins the victory gets the glory.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionMain Point:  God has mercy on people who don’t deserve mercy. He is faithful to keep his covenant promises to faithless people. So, receive his mercy and reflect his faithfulness.1.  Fight [Joshua 9:1–2]      A.  The First Response [Josh. 5:1]      B.  The Fight Response [Josh. 9:1–2]2.  Fraud [Joshua 9:3–13]      A.  Gibeon’s Deception [Josh. 9:3–6; Deut. 20:10–16]      B.  Israel’s Suspicion [Josh. 9:7]      C.  Joshua’s Interrogation [Josh. 9:8]      D.  Gibeon’s Affirmation [Josh. 9:9–13]3.  Failure [Joshua 9:14–15]      A.  God’s Counsel Neglected [Josh. 9:14; Num. 27:18–21; Prov. 3:5–6]      B.  Gibeon’s Covenant Established [Josh. 9:15]4.  Faithfulness [Joshua 9:22–27]      A.  Israel’s Faithfulness [Josh. 9:16–21; 2 Sam. 21:1–9]      B.  Joshua’s Faithfulness [Josh. 9:22–27; Ps. 84:10]      C.  God’s Faithfulness [Josh. 11:18–20; Neh. 3:7; 7:25]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionMain Point:  God must be worshiped and obeyed as the source of every victory and blessing.1.  The Clarity of God’s Word [Joshua 8:1–2]       A.  A Word of Comfort [Josh. 8:1]       B.  A Word of Direction [Josh. 8:1–2]       C.  A Word of Promise [Josh. 8:1–2]              1)  A Promise of Victory              2)  A Promise of Generosity2.  The Authority of God’s Command [Joshua 8:3–23]       A.  Sharing the Plan [Josh. 8:3–9]       B.  Setting the Trap [Josh. 8:10–13]       C.  Swallowing the Bait [Josh. 8:14–17]       D.  Springing the Trap [Josh. 8:18–23]3.  The Severity of God’s Judgment [Joshua 8:24–29]       A.  Sober Summary [Josh. 8:24–25]       B.  Joshua’s Javelin [Josh. 8:26–27]       C.  Cursed King [Josh. 8:28–29]4.  The Priority of God’s Covenant [Joshua 8:30–35]       A.  Building the Altar [Josh. 8:30–31a; Deut. 27:1–8]       B.  Presenting the Offerings [Josh. 8:31b; Deut. 27:6–7]       C.  Writing the Law [Josh. 8:32; Deut. 27:3, 8]       D.  Gathering the People [Josh. 8:33; Deut. 27:11–13]       E.  Reading the Law [Josh. 8:34–35; Deut. 27:14–28:68]              1)  Blessings and Curses              2)  Joshua and Jesus

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  God will not allow sin to run free in the midst of his covenant people, but will oppose it for his glory and the good of his people.1.  The Exciting of God’s Burning Anger [Joshua 7:1–5]      A.  The Cause: Achan’s Sin [Josh. 7:1]      B.  The Casualties: Israel’s Suffering [Josh. 7:2–5]2.  The Exaltation of God’s Great Name [Joshua 7:6–9]      A.  Joshua’s Posture [Josh. 7:6]      B.  Joshua’s Prayer [Josh. 7:7–9; Num. 14]3.  The Example of God’s Corporate Discipline [Joshua 7:10–15]      A.  Revealing the Problem [Josh. 7:10–12]      B.  Resolving the Problem [Josh. 7:13–15]            1)  God is the righteous Judge [Gen. 18:25]            2)  No such thing as a private sin [2 Sam. 24; Jon. 1; Gen. 3]            3)  Achan’s family was likely complicit [Josh. 7:21–26]            4)  Don’t always know regarding a person’s salvation [Deut. 32; Heb.11]            5)  God’s covenant people must pursue holiness corporately [1 Cor. 5]4.  The Execution of God’s Individual Justice and Mercy [Josh.7:16–26]      A.  Capturing [Josh. 7:16–18; Num. 32:23]      B.  Confronting [Josh. 7:19; John 9:24]      C.  Confessing [Josh. 7:20–21; Gen. 3:6; 11:1–9; Jas. 1:13–15]      D.  Confirming [Josh. 7:22–23; Num. 32:23; Heb. 4:13]      E.  Condemning [Josh. 7:24–26; Matt. 6:21; Acts 5:1–11]      F.  Contrasting [Rahab vs. Achan]            1)  Sin Is Serious [Prov. 28:13; 1 John 1:5–2:2]            2)  A Gateway of Hope [Hos. 2:15; Rom. 10:9]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  God’s people must trust and obey the Lord, because the Lord will defeat the wicked and deliver the faithful in salvation through judgment.1.  The Strangeness of the Lord’s Strategy [Joshua 6:1–7]      1)  The Fortification of Jericho [Josh. 6:1]      2)  The Fortifying Assurance [Josh. 6:2]      3)  The Foolish Battle Plan [Josh. 6:3–7; Isa. 55:8; 1 Cor. 1:18–31]2.  The Obedience That Comes from Faith [Joshua 6:8–21]      1)  The Power of the Promise [Heb. 11:30]      2)  The Symbolism of Seven [Gen. 1:1–2:3]      3)  The Centrality of the Ark of the Covenant      4)  The Triumph of the Trumpets [Lev. 25:8–12; Num. 10:1–10; 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:52; Rev. 8:6–11:19]      5)  The Total Obedience for a Total Victory3.  The Judgment of Those Who Persist in Sin [Joshua 6:15–21, 26]      1)  The Promise God Fulfills [Gen. 15:7–21; Josh. 1:2–5; 6:2]      2)  The Patience God Displays [Gen. 15:13; Lev. 18:24–30; Deut.18:9–14]      3)  The Pardon God Offers [Ezek. 33:11; Jer. 18:7–8]      4)  The Penalty God Enforces [Heb. 2:2; Rom. 6:23]      5)  The Persistence Jericho Demonstrated [Josh. 2:9–11; 6:1]      6)  The Impartiality God Shows [Josh. 6:17–18; Deut. 9:1–6; Jer. 18:9–10]      7)  The Permanence of God’s Judgment [Josh. 6:26]      8)  The Perfection of God’s Character [Exod. 34:6–7]      9)  The People God Uses [2 Cor. 10:1–6]      10)  The Picture God Presents [2 Thess. 1:7–8; Heb. 10:26–31]4.  The Salvation of Those Who Trust in the Lord [Joshua 6:22–27]      1)  Rahab’s Family Spared [Josh. 6:22–25; Heb. 11:31]      2)  Joshua’s Fame Spreads [Josh. 6:27; Exod. 11:3]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on October 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  God sets apart his people for the mission of displaying his holiness through celebratory traditions.1.  The Mark [Joshua 5:1–9]      A.  The Failed Courage of Canaan [5:1]      B.  The Flint-Knife Circumcision of Israel [5:2–3]      C.  The Faithless Circumcised Generation [5:4–6]      D.  The Faithful Covenant God [5:7–9]      E.  Applications:            1)  A New Circumcision Needed [Deut. 30:6; Col. 2:11–13]            2)  A New Opportunity Given            3)  A New Covenant Mark Applied2.  The Meals [Joshua 5:10–12]      A.  Observing the Passover [5:10]      B.  Eating the Unleavened Bread [5:11]      C.  Ceasing of Manna for the Crops of Canaan [5:12]      D.  Applications:            1)  The Meals are a Memorial & Motivation [Exod. 12; 1 Cor. 5:6–8]            2)  The Mark Precedes the Meal [Exod. 12:48]i.  Believer’s Baptism Fulfills OT Water Baptismsii.  The Lord’s Supper Fulfills Israel’s Passoveriii.  Water Baptism and Passover Were Paired in the OTiv.  Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Should Be Paired Today            3)  The Meals Point to a Greater Meal [Luke 22:18; Rev. 19:9]3.  The Man [Joshua 5:13–15]      A.  The Mystery of the Warrior [5:13–14a]      B.  The Message of the Warrior [5:14b–15]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 24, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.IntroductionBig Idea:  God’s people must pass through the water with Joshua to leave the wilderness and enter the promised land, so that you may know and fear the Lord forever.1. Rely on the Power of God’s Presence [Joshua 3:1–11]2. Recognize the Pattern of God’s Purposes [Joshua 3:12–17]3. Remember the Symbols of God’s Salvation [Joshua 4:1–24]4. Revere the Supremacy of God’s Savior [Joshua 3:7; 4:14]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 17, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. IntroductionKey Truth:  Our sin deserves the fearful and just judgment of God, but if we turn from our sin, believe God’s word, and plead for his mercy, he will save us and use us in his great purposes.1.  A Shrewd Cover-Up [Joshua 2:1–7]      A.  The Prudence of Joshua [2:1a]      B.  The Providence of God [2:1b–3]      C.  The Piety of Rahab [2:4–7]            1)  Her Dangerous Reception            2)  Her Deft Deception            3)  Her Deflecting Misdirection2.  A Surprising Confession [Joshua 2:8–14]      A.  Rahab’s Confession of Faith [2:8–13]            1)  She Believed God’s Promise [2:9]            2)  She Believed God’s Power [2:10]            3)  She Believed God’s Preeminence [2:11]            4)  She Pleaded God’s Protection [2:12–13]      B.  The Spies’ Confession of Faithfulness [2:14]3.  A Saving Cooperation [Joshua 2:15–24]      A.  Hiding in the Hills [2:15–16]      B.  Signaling with the Scarlet Cord [2:17–21]      C.  Returning with the Report [2:22–24]

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Sermon preached by Steve Stilwell on September 10, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Statement of Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. IntroductionMain Point:  Because of God's enduring work of grace, we can relate to others with thanks, joy, and petition as we participate in the advancement of the gospel.1. Paul's Mindful Thanks [Philippians 1:3–5]2. Paul's Affectionate Joy [Philippians 1:7–8]3. Paul's Constant Petition [Philippians 1:9–11]4. Paul's Confident Foundation [Philippians 1:6–7]

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Sermon preached by Steve Stilwell on September 10, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Because of God's enduring work of grace, we can relate to others with thanks, joy, and petition as we participate in the advancement of the gospel.

1. Paul's Mindful Thanks [Philippians 1:3–5]

2. Paul's Affectionate Joy [Philippians 1:7–8]

3. Paul's Constant Petition [Philippians 1:9–11]

4. Paul's Confident Foundation [Philippians 1:6–7]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Be strong and courageous! Trust and obey God and his savior to lead you to the Promised Land.

1. God’s Charge to Joshua [Joshua 1:1–9]

A. God’s Purposes Must Be Accomplished [1:1–2]

1) A Significant Period: Moses’s Death [Deut. 34]

2) A Succession Plan: Joshua’s Résumé

a. Prepared by learning from a faithful servant [Exod. 17:8–16]

b. Prepared by a life of service and devotion [Exod. 24:12–18]

c. Prepared by faith in the face of unbelief [Exod. 32]

d. Prepared by fear and worship of the living God [Exod. 33:11]

e. Prepared by courage to wage warfare [Num. 13–14]

f. Prepared by heart and life experience

g. Prepared by special commission [Num. 27:18–23; Deut. 31; 34:9]

B. God’s Promises Must Be Believed [1:2–5]

1) The Promise of Place [1:2–4]

2) The Promise of Power [1:5a]

3) The Promise of Presence [1:5b]

C. God’s Precepts Must Be Obeyed [1:6–9]

1) A Courageous Obedience [1:6]

2) A Careful Obedience [1:7]

3) A Continual Obedience [1:8]

4) A Confident Obedience [1:9]

2. Joshua’s Charge to the People [Joshua 1:10–18]

A. Ready [1:10–11]

B. Remember [1:12–15]

1) A Call to Faithfulness

2) A Call to Unity

C. Response [1:16–18]

1) A Complete Obedience [1:16–17a]

2) A Certain Hope [1:17b]

3) A Consequence for Rebellion [1:18]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 27, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Context: The story of God’s kingdom: God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule.

Structure: Trusting God as God’s people . . .

abar – ENTER the Promised Land (Joshua 1–5)

laqakh – TAKE the Promised Land (Joshua 6–12)

khalaq – DIVIDE the Promised Land (Joshua 13–21)

‘abad – SERVE the Lord in the Promised Land (Joshua 22–24)

Main Point: Trust in God’s faithful savior to lead God’s people to land and rest.

1. The God Who Leads His People into the Land [1–5]

2. The God Who Fights for His People in the Land [6–12]

3. The God Who Gives His People Rest in the Land [13–21]

4. The God Who Commands His People’s Worship in the Land [22–24]

Applications

1. Trusting as God’s People – In Christ and with the Spirit

2. Trusting God’s Faithful Savior – Joshua and Jesus

3. Trusting God for Land – Hope of Heaven and the Fear of Hell

4. Trusting God for Rest– Fighting Sin and Resting in Jesus

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Introduction

Main Point: You can’t live the Christian life alone, so partner together with faithful friends and Christlike coworkers for the kingdom of God.

1. Paul’s Couriers [Colossians 4:7–9]

A. Tychicus: The Faithful Servant

B. Onesimus: The Forgiven Sinner

2. Paul’s Coworkers [Colossians 4:10–14]

A. Three Jewish Coworkers

1) Aristarchus: The Fellow Sufferer

2) Mark: The Future Surprise

3) Jesus Justus: The Fearless Stalwart

B. Three Gentile Coworkers

1) Epaphras: The Fierce Struggler

2) Luke: The Foreign Specialist

3) Demas: The Future Scandal

3. Paul’s Correspondence [Colossians 4:15–18]

A. Greet the Churches

B. Read My Letters

C. Complete Your Ministry

D. Remember My Chains

E. Grace Be with You

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Introduction 

Main Point: Make Christ supreme in all your conversation, praying and walking faithfully for the proclamation of the gospel.

1. Conversation toward God [Colossians 4:2–4]

A. The Connection of Prayer

B. The Commitment of Prayer

C. The Character of Prayer

1) Watchful

2) Thankful

D. The Content of Prayer

1) Gospel Opportunity

2) Gospel Clarity

2. Conversation toward Outsiders [Colossians 4:5–6]

A. The Walk of Faithful Witness

B. The Words of Faithful Witness

1) Gracious Speech

2) Salty Speech

3) Discerning Speech

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Introduction

Main Point: When Christ is Lord of the workplace, those under authority will work faithfully and fruitfully, and those in authority will deal justly and fairly.

1. A Preliminary Word about Slaves and Masters

A. Does the Bible Promote or Approve Slavery?

1) Some Say Yes, and Therefore Slavery is Moral

2) Some Say Yes, and Therefore the Bible is Immoral

3) Some Say Yes, and Therefore the Bible is Morally Relative

B. Five Differences Between American and Roman Slavery

1) A Difference of Basis

2) A Difference of Volition

3) A Difference in Permanence

4) A Difference in Connotation

5) A Difference in Dignity

2. A Word to Those Under Authority [Colossians 3:22–25]

A. Work Thoroughly

B. Work Sincerely

1) Toward God

2) Toward Others

C. Work Energetically

D. Work Worshipfully

E. Work Evangelistically

F. Work Expectantly

3. A Word to Those in Authority [Colossians 4:1]

A. Authority Is from God

B. Authority Should Serve and Bless Others

C. Authority Can Be Terribly Abused

D. Authority Should Imitate Jesus

E. Authority Should Be Sacrificial

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Obedient children and faithful fathers love and live for Christ their Lord.

1. Children, Obey Your Parents [Colossians 3:20]

A. Who Is Being Addressed?

B. What Is Being Commanded?

C. Who Are You to Obey?

D. Why Should You Obey?

1) It Pleases the Lord

2) It Is Right to Obey [Eph. 6:1]

3) It Is Wrong to Disobey [Rom. 1:30; 2 Tim. 3:2; Deut. 21:18–21]

E. What Does It Mean to Obey?

1) Attention [Prov. 4:1]

2) Action [Matt. 21:28–21]

3) Attitude [Phil. 2:14]

F. How Should You Obey?

1) Obey Immediately [Mark 1:18]

2) Obey Completely [John 17:4]

3) Obey Diligently [Eccl. 9:10]

4) Obey Constantly [Prov. 23:17; John 8:29]

5) Obey Comprehensively [Matt. 28:20]

6) Obey Essentially [2 Pet. 3:16]

7) Obey Gladly [Ps. 40:7]

2. Fathers, Do Not Exasperate Your Children [Colossians 3:21]

A. Parenting As a Process

B. Parenting and Your Primary Responsibility

C. Parenting and the Proper Use of Authority

1) Attention

2) Affection

3) Authority

D. Destructive Provocations to Avoid

1) Beware of habitual harshness and severity

2) Beware of unreasonable and unrealistic expectations

3) Beware of hypocrisy

4) Beware of neglect and indifference

5) Beware of partiality and favoritism

6) Beware of excessive rules and over protection

E. Constructive Provocations to Pursue

1) Jealously cultivate close intimacy with your children

2) Show compassion by realistically considering their infirmities

3) Practically facilitate their obedience

4) Humbly and consistently model integrity

5) Readily acknowledge their faithfulness

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ’s glory and grace are sufficient to strengthen and sustain godly marriages.

1. Esteem Marriage Biblically [cf. Genesis 1–2; Ephesians 5:22–33]

A. Marriage is Divine in Its Origin

B. Marriage is Beneficial in Its Purpose

C. Marriage is Permanent in Its Duration

D. Marriage is Unique in Its Character

E. Marriage is Instructive in Its Example

F. Marriage is Doxological in Its Goal

2. Embrace the Gospel Actively [cf. Colossians 3:1–17]

A. Exalt Christ Intentionally

B. Expect Marriage Realistically

1) The Common Created Dignity

2) The Common Poor Family History/Sin Nature

3) The Common Redemptive Privilege

C. Execute Sin Habitually

D. Exchange Gifts and Graces Constructively

1) Mutual Charity (affection)

2) Mutual Commitment (attachment)

3) Mutual Care (assistance)

4) Mutual Communication (association)

5) Mutual Confession/Covering (acknowledgement/absolution)

3. Exercise Your God-Given Roles Faithfully [Colossians 3:18–19]

A. A Word for Wives [cf. Ephesians 5:22–24; 1 Peter. 3:1–6]

1) What Submission Is Not

2) What Submission Is

a. Submission embraces a subordinate role.

b. Submission expects a renunciation of rights.

c. Submission entails an obedient response.

d. Submission expresses a proper respect.

B. A Word for Husbands [cf. Ephesians 5:25–33; cf. 1 Peter 3:7]

1) Positive: Love Your Wives

a. Christ’s love was a self-giving love.

b. Christ’s love is a singular, particular love.

c. Christ’s love is an absolutely surprising love.

d. Christ’s love is a sanctifying love.

2) Negative: Don’t Be Bitter Toward Them

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Worship Christ, who is your life, in life together and all of life.

1. The Peace of Christ to Secure Our Unity [Colossians 3:15]

A. A Group Peace

B. A Governing Peace

C. A Gospel Peace

D. A Grateful Peace

2. The Word of Christ to Shape Our Ministry [Colossians 3:16]

A. Bible-Saturated

1) Normative vs. Regulative Principle

2) Teaching & Admonishing

3) Singing

B. God-Focused

1) Two Rhythms of Grace: Revelation & Response

2) Two Ditches to Avoid: Seeker-Sensitive & Personal-Preference

3) Two Moods of the Meeting: Gravity & Gladness

4) Three Goals of Gathering: Exaltation, Edification, Evangelism

C. Christ-Centered

1) Gospel Story

2) Gospel Structure

D. Spirit-Enabled

E. One-Anothered

1) Accessible

2) Intergenerational

3) Participatory

F. Heavenly-Minded

3. The Name of Christ to Stimulate Our Doxology [Colossians 3:17]

A. A Life Motivated for the Glory of Christ

B. A Life Moved to Gratitude to God through Christ

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ is your new life, so put on your new clothes and follow him.

Context of Colossians 3:9–17

A. The Position of the New Man [3:9–10a]

B. The Progress of the New Man [3:10b]

C. The Pattern of the New Man [3:10c]

D. The Partnership of the New Man [3:11a]

E. The Preeminent Ruler of the New Man [3:11b]

F. The People of the New Man [3:12a]

G. The Practice of the New Man [3:12b–13]

H. The Perfection of the New Man [3:14]

I. The Priorities of the New Man [3:15–17]

1. The People of the New Man [Colossians 3:12a]

A. A Chosen People

B. A Holy People

C. A Dearly Loved People

2. The Practice of the New Man [Colossians 3:12b–13]

A. The Gracious Attitudes

1) Compassion

2) Kindness

3) Humility

4) Gentleness

5) Patience

B. The Gracious Actions

1) Forbearing Strangeness

2) Forgiving Sin

a. The Misconceptions of Forgiveness

b. The Meaning of Forgiveness

c. The Mandate of Forgiveness

d. The Motive of Forgiveness

e. The Model of Forgiveness

3. The Perfection of the New Man [Colossians 3:14]

A. The Culminating Grace

B. The Completing Grace

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 2, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ is your new life, so leave your old life behind and follow him.

1. Dealing with Sin Is Like an Execution [Colossians 3:5–7]

A. Naming the Battlefields: The Sins of Perverted Love

1) Sexual Immorality

2) Impurity

3) Lust

4) Evil Desire

5) Greed, which is Idolatry

B. The License to Kill: Motivations to Mortification

1) Future: The Coming Wrath of God

2) Past: The Life You Once Lived

C. A Battle Plan for Killing Sin: Be P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. by Abiding in Christ

1) Pray

2) Rehearse Gospel Truths

3) Evaluate & Set My Heart to Exercise God-given Faith for God’s Glory

4) Put Off Old and Put on Jesus

5) Action: “Charge Ahead” with my Thoughts, Affections, & Decisions

6) Reload with God’s Word

7) Enlist a Band of Brothers/Sisters to Help and Pray

8) Depend on the Holy Spirit for Help

2. Dealing with Sin Is Like Changing Clothes [Colossians 3:8–11]

A. Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry: The Sins of Perverted Hate

1) Anger

2) Wrath

3) Malice

4) Slander

5) Filthy Language from Your Lips

B. The Change of Clothes: Off with the Old, On with the New

1) The Position of the New Man

2) The Progress of the New Man

3) The Pattern of the New Man

4) The Partnership of the New Man

5) The Preeminent Ruler of the New Man

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 25, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Christ is your life, so keep looking up to Christ until you are with Christ!

1. The Reminder [Colossians 3:1a]

A. A New Position

B. A New Power

2. The Responsibility [Colossians 3:1b–2]

A. Check Your Heart: What Are You Pursuing?

B. Check Your Mind: What Are You Thinking?

3. The Resource [Colossians 3:1c]

A. The Fact of His Exaltation

B. The Nature of His Exaltation

4. The Reason [Colossians 3:3]

A. Past: You Died with Christ

B. Present: Your Life Is Hidden with Christ

5. The Revelation [Colossians 3:4]

A. The Certainty of the Revelation

B. The Character of the Revelation

C. The Consequences of the Revelation

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Sermon preached by Thomas Glenn on June 18, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Jesus is the fulfillment of the Scriptures.

1. Jesus Came Up Out of Egypt [Matthew 2:13–15]

2. A Cry From Mothers Was Heard in Ramah [Matthew 2:16–18]

3. Jesus Came from Nazareth [Matthew 2:19–23]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 11, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Context

Key Truth: Bad theology leads to bad practice, so stay connected to Christ for growth in godliness.

1. Legalism: The Danger of Ultra-Biblical Christianity [Colossians 2:16–17]

A. Caution: Don’t let anyone judge you

B. Critique:

1) Special Diets

2) Special Days

i. Annual (“a festival”)

ii. Monthly (“a new moon”)

iii. Weekly (“a Sabbath day”)

C. Cure: Substance is in Christ!

2. Mysticism: The Danger of Super-Spiritual Christianity [Colossians 2:18–19]

A. Caution: Don’t let anyone disqualify you

B. Critique:

1) Delighting in Ascetic Practices and the Worship of Angels

2) Claiming Access to a Visionary Realm

3) Being Inflated by Empty Notions of their Unspiritual Mind

4) Not Holding on to the Head

C. Cure: Hold on to the Head!

3. Asceticism: The Danger of Extra-Pure Christianity [Colossians 2:20–23]

A. Caution: Don’t submit to ascetic regulations

B. Critique:

1) It Refers to What Is Destined to Perish

2) It Is Based on Human Teachings

3) It Has the Appearance of Wisdom

4) It Doesn’t Work

C. Cure: You died with Christ!

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 4, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Key Truth: The fullness of Christ is fully sufficient for our full salvation, so fully trust in him alone.

1. The Empty Philosophy That Enslaves Us [Colossians 2:8]

A. Based on Human Tradition

B. Based on Elements of the World

2. The Fullness of Christ That Fills Us [Colossians 2:9–10]

A. Who Christ Is (v. 9)

B. Who We Are in Christ (v. 10)

3. The Connection with Christ That Changes Us [Colossians 2:11–12]

A. You Were Circumcised (v. 11)

B. You Were Buried (v. 12a)

C. You Were Raised (v. 12b)

4. The Cross of Christ That Completely Saves Us [Colossians 2:13–15]

A. Converting Souls (v. 13)

B. Canceling Sin (v. 14)

C. Conquering Satan (v. 15)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 28, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Struggle together for the full assurance of salvation in Christ alone.

1. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Pastoral Concern [2:1]

A. Intensive

B. Extensive

2. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Project of the Church [2:2–3]

A. Encouraged in Heart

B. United in Love

C. Complete in Understanding

3. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Protection of Conviction [2:4–5]

A. Danger: Deceitful Arguments (v. 4)

B. Delight: Disciplined Christians (v. 5)

4. Full Assurance of Salvation is a Perseverance in Christ [2:6–7]

A. Mercy (“as you have received Christ as Lord”)

B. Mandate (“continue to walk in him”)

C. Means (cf. Col. 1:10–12)

1) “Being rooted [in him]”

2) “Built up in him”

3) “Established in the faith”

4) “Overflowing with thanksgiving”

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Preach and suffer for Christ in such a way as to show that Christ is your hope and your treasure.

1. Stewarding of the Mystery [Colossians 1:25–27]

A. A Stewardship Given by God

B. A Stewardship for the Church of God

C. A Stewardship of the Word of God

1) Revealing the Mystery

2) Reveling in the Messiah

2. Speaking of the Messiah [Colossians 1:28–29]

A. Proclamation

B. Purpose

C. Power

3. Suffering for the Mission [Colossians 1:24]

A. Messianic Woes

B. Missional Suffering

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 14, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Hold on to the hope of the gospel, by which you were reconciled and will one day be completely renewed.

1. Past Alienation [Colossians 1:21]

A. The State

B. The Symptoms

1) Hostile Minds

2) Evil Actions

2. Present Reconciliation [Colossians 1:22a]

A. Incarnation

B. Atoning Death

3. Purposed Transformation [Colossians 1:22b]

A. Holy (agious)

B. Faultless (amomous)

C. Blameless (anenkletous)

4. Persevering Consecration [Colossians 1:23]

A. Means

1) Positive (“remain grounded and steadfast in the faith”)

2) Negative (“not shifted away from the hope of the gospel”)

B. Message

1) Universal Spread [cf. Col. 1:6]

2) Individual Servant [cf. Col. 1:7]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: Jesus Christ is the supreme Lord and all-sufficient Savior; therefore, he is worthy of all our worship, love, trust, and obedience.

1. Supreme Over Creation [Colossians 1:15–17]

A. Supremacy Declared [Col. 1:15]

1) Glorious as the Perfect Revelation of God

2) Glorious as the Sovereign Over All Creation

B. Supremacy Demonstrated [Col. 1:16–17]

1) Glorious as the Agent of All Creation

2) Glorious as the Goal of All Creation

3) Glorious as the Sustainer of All Creation

2. Supreme Over New Creation [Colossians 1:18–20]

A. Supremacy Declared [Col. 1:18]

1) Glorious as the Reigning Head of the Church

2) Glorious as the Risen Founder of the New Creation

B. Supremacy Demonstrated [Col. 1:19–20]

1) Glorious as the Resource of Saving Grace

2) Glorious as the Reconciler of the Cosmos

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Pray for God to fill his people so that we may be fully pleasing to him.

1. The Reason [Colossians 1:9a]

A. Paul prays for Christians he has never met personally.

B. Paul prays unceasingly.

C. Paul links prayers of thanksgiving to prayers of petition.

2. The Request [Colossians 1:9b]

3. The Result [Colossians 1:10–12a]

A. Bearing Fruit

B. Growing in Knowledge

C. Being Strengthened

D. Giving Thanks

4. The Rescue [Colossians 1:12b–14]

A. Enabled

B. Transferred

C. Redeemed

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Thank God for his gracious, gospel growth in and through his people.

1. The Priority of Thanks [Colossians 1:3]

Object

Occasion

2. The Pattern of Transformation [Colossians 1:4–5]

Faith in the Savior

Love for the Saints

Hope of Salvation

– Reserved

– Revealed

– Reverberated

3. The Power of Truth [Colossians 1:5–8]

A Fruitful Message

– Substance

– Spread

A Faithful Messenger

– Servant

– Spirit

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: Christ is complete in every way, so believers are complete in Christ.

An Introduction to Colossians [Colossians 1:1–2]

1. Author (Who wrote it?)

2. Audience (To whom was it written?)

3. Area and Age (Where & when did Paul write it? Where was Colossae?)

4. Aim (Why did Paul write it?)

5. Agenda & Arrangement (What did Paul write & how did hestructure it?)

An Invitation to Colossians [Colossians 1–4]

1. Colossians fills us with Christ for a fruitful life.

A. Faith, hope, and love [Col. 1:3–8]

B. Spiritual growth rooted in saving grace [Col. 1:9–14]

C. Reconciled to God through Christ [Col. 1:15–23]

D. Paul’s example [Col. 1:24–2:3]

2. Colossians arms us against self-appointed spiritual umpires.

A. Warning against deluded arguments [Col. 2:4–5, 8, 16–23]

1) Adherence to Old Testament laws & celebrations [Col. 2:16–17]

2) Angelic worship and revelations [Col. 2:18–19]

3) Ascetic practices and regulations [Col. 2:20–23]

B. Resources in Christ [Col. 2:6–7, 9–15]

1) Full presence of God [Col. 2:9–10]

2) Full new life [Col. 2:11–12]

3) Full removal of our sins [Col. 2:13–14]

4) Full triumph over Satan [Col. 2:15]

3. Colossians shows how union with Christ shapes all of life.

A. Changed radically [Col. 3:1–4]

B. Contested rigorously [Col. 3:5–11]

C. Conducted relationally [Col. 3:12–4:6]

1) In the church [Col. 3:12–17]

2) In the home [Col. 3:18–21]

3) In the workplace [Col. 3:22–4:1]

4) In everyplace [Col. 4:2–6]

4. Colossians motivates us for mission with prayer and partnership.

A. Thanksgiving [Col. 13, 12; 2:6–7; 3:16–17; 4:2]

B. Teammates [Col. 4:3–4, 7–18]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: By his Word and Spirit, God speaks life into dead people.

FOUR RESURRECTIONS

1. A Visual Resurrection [Ezek. 37:1–10; cf. Gen. 2:7]

2. Israel’s Resurrection [Ezek. 37:11–14]

Three Statements of Despair [Ezek. 37:11]

1. Dry Bones

2. Perished Hope

3. Cut Off

Three Promises of Hope [Ezek. 37:12–14]

1. Open Graves

2. Indwelling Spirit

3. Life in the Land

Twice-Stated Purpose [Ezek. 37:13–14]

3. A Spiritual Resurrection [Ezek. 37:1–10]

1. We were once dead in the valley [Ezek. 37:1–3; cf. Eph. 2:1–5]

2. The Lord gives life to the dead [Ezek. 37:4–10]

A. The Lord gives life through his word [Ezek. 37:5, 10; cf. Gen. 1; Heb. 11:3; Rom. 4:17–21; Isa. 55:11]

B. The Lord gives his word through his people [cf. Rom. 10:14–17]

4. A Final Resurrection [Ezek. 37:11–14; cf. John 5:25–29]

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Sermon preached by Shawn Covington on April 2, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: On the last day, the Lord Jesus will return in glory to rout every enemy, reign over his renewed creation, and receive the eternal worship of his people.

Setting the Scene

1. The Spectrum of Provided Interpretations

View 1: A symbolic description of the church age, instead ofliteral events that will take place at a specific place and time.

View 2: A literal description of what will occur after thereturn of Christ during the millennial kingdom.

View 3: A symbolic description of the end of all things inthe consummation of God’s eternal city in purity and peace.

2. The Sound of Prophetic Imagery

Stereo 1: Final Events: Battle, Victory, & Transformation [Zech. 14:1–11]

1. The City Ransacked [Zech. 14:1–2]

2. The Conqueror Returns [Zech. 14:3–5]

3. The Consummated Reign [Zech. 14:6–11]

A. Cosmic Eclipse [Zech. 14:6–7]

B. Canals Emanating [Zech. 14:8]

C. Crown Established [Zech. 14:9]

D. City Exalted [Zech. 14:10]

E. Curse Ended [Zech. 14:11]

Stereo 2: Final State: Judgment, Worship, & Holiness [Zech. 14:12–21]

1. The Horror of Hell [Zech. 14:12–15]

A. Physical Plague [Zech. 14:12]

B. Relational Panic [Zech. 14:13]

C. Material Plunder [Zech. 14:14]

2. The Harvest of Humanity [Zech. 14:16–19]

3. The Holiness of Heaven [Zech. 14:20–21]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠First Baptist Church⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: God purifies his people by separating them from sin and striking his Shepherd.

1) Cleansing by the Fountain [Zechariah 13:1]

1. A Flowing Fountain (“a fountain will be opened”)

2. A Focused Fountain (“for the house of David / residents of Jerusalem”)

3. A Forgiving Fountain (“to wash away sin and impurity”) [cf. 1 John 1:7]

4. A Final Fountain (“on that day”) [cf. John 4:14]

2) Cleansing from the False [Zechariah 13:2–6]

1. Removing False Gods [Zech. 13:2]

2. Removing False Prophets [Zech. 13:2–6; cf. Jer. 31:33–34; Joel 2:28–29]

A. Death [Zech. 12:3; cf. Deut. 13:1–5]

B. Denial [Zech. 12:4–6; cf. 1 Kgs. 18:28; 19:13; Matt. 3:4]

3) Cleansing through the Fire [Zechariah 13:7–9]

1. The Shepherd Struck [Zech. 13:7; cf. Matt. 26:31]

2. The Sheep Scattered [Zech. 13:7–8]

3. The Remnant Refined [Zech. 13:8–9; cf. Isa. 43:2; Jer. 50:20; 1 Pet. 1:7]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: The Lord will deliver his people by protecting his city, pouring out his Spirit, and being pierced for our sins; so, look to him in penitent faith and be saved.

1) The Lord Protects His People [Zechariah 12:1–9]

1. Sovereign Power [Zech. 12:1; cf. Gen. 1–2]

2. Striking the Peoples [Zech. 12:2–4; cf. Deut. 28:28]

3. Strengthening God’s People [Zech. 12:5–8; cf. Isa. 16:5; Jer. 33:14–22]

4. Summary of Protection [Zech. 12:9]

2) The Lord Pierced By His People [Zechariah 12:10–14]

1. Pouring Out the Spirit [Zech. 12:10a]

A. Healing Grace [cf. Ezek. 39:29; Joel 2:28–29; John 16:8; Acts 2:16–21]

B. Helping Prayer [cf. Rom. 8:26–27]

2. Piercing of the Savior [Zech. 12:10b]

A. The One Pierced: Me/him [cf. Isa. 53:3; John 19:31–37]

B. The Ones Piercing: They [cf. Acts 2:23; 4:25–28]

3. Penitence of the Sorrowful [Zech. 12:10–14]

A. The Intensity [Zech. 12:10b]

B. The Importance [Zech. 12:11; cf. 2 Chron. 35:20–25]

C. The Inclusivity [Zech. 12:12–14; cf. 1 Chron. 6:16–17; 14:4; Rev. 1:7]

D. The Individuality [Zech. 12:12–14]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on March 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: If you reject the Good Shepherd, you will be deserted, perish, and die. But if you receive the Good Shepherd, you will be protected, cherished, and live.

Act 1: A Deriding Dirge of Coming Judgment [Zech. 11:1–3]

Act 2: A Dramatic Rejection of the Prophetic Shepherd [Zech. 11:4–14]

1. Declaration [Zech. 11:4–6]

A. Command [Zech. 11:4; cf. Hos. 1:2; Isa. 20; Ezek. 4; 1 Pet. 5:1–5]

B. Compassionless [Zech. 11:5; cf. 10:2; Jer. 23:1–2; Ezek. 34; Matt. 9:36]

C. Consequence [Zech. 11:6; cf. 2 Kgs. 25:1–21]

2. Dramatization [Zech. 11:7–14]

A. Shepherding [Zech. 11:7–8; cf. Jer. 52:6, 12; Isa. 53:3; John 1:11–12]

B. Sentencing [Zech. 11:9–11; cf. Matt. 10:5–15; 24:1–2; Rom. 1:18–32]

C. Suffering [Zech. 11:7, 11; cf. Deut. 28:36, 63–64; Rom. 11:5]

D. Severance [Zech. 11:12–13; cf. Gen. 37:28; Exod. 21:32; Matt. 27:3–10; Jer. 32:6–9]

E. Separation [Zech. 11:10, 14; cf. 1 Kgs. 12; Jer. 3:8; Rom. 11:17–24]

Act 3: A Dramatic Installment of the Foolish Shepherd [Zech. 11:15–17]

1. Disregards [Zech. 11:16a; cf. Matt. 18:12; Luke 15:4–6; 19:10; 1 Pet. 2:24–25]

2. Devours [Zech. 11:16b; cf. John 10:10]

3. Deserts [Zech. 11:17a; cf. John 10:12–13; Rev. 7:17]

4. Destroyed [Zech. 11:17; cf. Matt. 21:41; 23:33–35; 2 Thess. 2:8–12]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: God restores his wandering sheep into strong warriors through the saving work of his Warrior Shepherd.

1) God Supplants the Wicked Shepherds [Zechariah 10:1–5]

A. Invitation to Supplication (Zechariah 10:1)

B. Idolatry of the Sheep (Zechariah 10:2)

C. Intervention against the Bad Shepherds (Zechariah 10:3a)

D. Images of the Good Shepherd(s) and His Sheep (Zechariah 10:3b–5)

2) God Saves the Wayward Sheep [Zechariah 10:6–12]

A. The Mercy of Salvation (Zechariah 10:6–7)

B. The Motive of Salvation (Zechariah 10:6–7)

C. The Method of Salvation (Zechariah 10:8–10)

D. The Model of Salvation (Zechariah 10:10–12)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 19, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: God’s coming will subdue his enemies through his king for his people.

1) God’s Enemies are both Destroyed and Delivered [Zechariah 9:1–8]

A. Destroyed (9:1–6)

B. Delivered (9:7)

C. Defended (9:8)

2) God’s King is both Savior and Sovereign [Zechariah 9:9–10]

A. The Promised King (“Your King is coming to you”)

B. The Righteous King (“he is righteous”)

C. The Victorious King (“and victorious”)

D. The Humble King (“humble and riding on a donkey . . .”)

E. The Peace-Preaching King (“He will proclaim peace to the nations”)

F. The Global King (“His dominion will extend from sea to sea . . .”)

3) God’s People are both Conquerors and Crowns [Zechariah 9:11–17]

A. Conquerors (9:11–15)

B. Crowns (9:16–17)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 12, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Big Idea: Love, long, and labor with the Lord in view, because he will make all things new.

1) Exposing Our Hearts [Zechariah 7:1–14]

A. A Pious Enquiry (7:1–3)

B. A Probing Question (7:4–7)

1. Manmade: We focus on rules and rituals not ordained by God.

2. Motions: We go through religious activity in the name of spirituality.

3. Motive: We need to ask why we do what we do spiritually.

C. A Provocative Reminder (7:8–14)

1. Requirements (7:9–10)

2. Refusal (7:11–12a)

3. Retribution (7:12b–14)

a. A Deaf Ear (8:13)

b. A Desolate Exile (8:14)

2) Enlarging Our Hope [Zechariah 8:1–23]

A. God’s Return: A New Jerusalem (8:1–8)

1. A Renewed Relationship with God (8:1–3)

2. A Renewed Relationship with One Another (8:5–6)

3. A Renewed Relationship with the Surrounding World (8:7–8)

B. God’s Resolve: A New Eden (8:9–17)

1. Promise (8:10–15)

2. Precepts (8:9, 13, 16–17)

C. God’s Residents: A New Homecoming (8:18–23)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 5, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Key Truth: The Crowned Priest will build the Lord’s temple, so come and help build it.

1) The Priest’s Coronation [Zechariah 6:9–11]

2) The Prophet’s Declaration [Zechariah 6:12–13]

1. His design (“Here is a man”)

2. His designation (“whose name is Branch”)

3. His development (“he will branch out from his place”)

4. His duty (“and build the Lord’s temple”)

5. His dignity (“he will bear royal splendor”)

6. His dominion (“and will sit on his throne and rule”)

7. His dual office (“There will be a priest on his throne”)

8. His diplomacy (“there will be peaceful counsel between the two of them”)

3) The People’s Participation [Zechariah 6:14–15]

1. Remember God’s Promise [Zechariah 6:14]

2. Build God's People [Zechariah 6:15a]

3. Believe God's Prophet [Zechariah 6:15b]

4. Obey God's Precepts [Zechariah 6:15c]

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: If you align with your sin against God, he will curse and conquer you. But if you align with God against your sin, he will constrain your sin, carry it away, and conquer it forever.

FOUR ACTIONS FROM GOD AGAINST SIN

1. Sin Cursed (Zechariah 5:1–4)

2. Sin Constrained (Zechariah 5:5–8)

3. Sin Carried Away (Zechariah 5:9–11)

4. Sin Conquered (Zechariah 6:1–8)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 22, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Point: Press on in the work of building God’s beautiful temple, because God will supply everything we need by his Spirit.

FOUR ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR GOD’S DISCOURAGED PEOPLE

1. Recognize the Splendor of God’s Sanctuary (Zechariah 4:1–5)

2. Receive the Supply of God’s Servants (Zechariah 4:11–14)

A. Their Identity (3 main views)

i. Joshua and Zerubbabel: A priest and a king (cf. Zech. 3:1–10)

ii. Haggai and Zechariah: Two prophets (cf. Revelation 11:3–4)

iii. Angelic servants

B. Their Function: God’s supply will never run dry, so God’s people will never burn out.

3. Rely on the Strength of God’s Spirit (Zechariah 4:6–7)

4. Rejoice in the Significance of God’s “Small Things” (Zech. 4:8–10)

A. God’s grace spurs us to action

B. God’s goal is the knowledge of him.

C. God’s glory days are yet to come.

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point: The only remedy to real guilt is real forgiveness through a real imputation.

1. The Setting (Zechariah 3:1–3)

Joshua’s Sin (Zechariah 3:1, 3)

Satan’s Accusation (Zechariah 3:1; cf. Revelation 12:9–11)

The Lord’s Rebuke (Zechariah 3:2)

– The Lord has chosen Jerusalem.

– The Lord has snatched Joshua from the fire.

Applications:

– Confess your sins often and repent of them.

– Come to Christ for continual assurance.

– Cease all pretending and defending.

– Cherish the intercession of Christ for you.

2. The Symbol (Zechariah 3:4–7)

The Cleansing (Zechariah 3:4)

The Clothing (Zechariah 3:4–5)

The Charge (Zechariah 3:6–7)

3. The Servant (Zechariah 3:8–10)

His Identity (Zechariah 3:8; cf. Isaiah 53:11; Jeremiah 23:5­–6)

His Iniquity-removing Work (Zechariah 3:9; cf. Hebrews 9:26)

His Inviting People (Zechariah 3:10; cf. 1 Kings 4:25)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Key Question: Do you view God through your circumstances, or do you view your circumstances through God?

Three Comforting Assurances

1. God’s jealousy for his people will restore them in mercy (1:7–17)

2. God’s resources for his people are sufficient to conquer all their enemies (1:18–21)

3. God’s purpose for his people is greater than their expectation (2:1–5)

Three Calls to Action

1. Return to God’s city (2:6–9)

2. Rejoice in God’s dwelling (2:10–12)

3. Revere God’s holiness (2:13)

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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Main Idea: Turn from your sin and turn to the Lord, and he will turn to you. [If you don’t turn, the Lord will turn against you.]

1. The Message of Repentance [Who Should Repent?]

A Sovereign Imperative

A Sweet Invitation

2. The Motives of Repentance [Why Should I Repent?]

Escape God's Fury

Enjoy God's Favor

3. The Manner of Repentance [How Should I Repent?]

A Full Turn

A Fervent Turn

– Responsibility

– Remorse

– Resolve

A Faith Turn

A Final Turn

4. The Moment of Repentance [When Should I Repent?]