Preaching the Word

Preaching the Word

The "First Principle" podcasts which are numbered # are a great tool for believers to go over the essentials of the Christian Faith. The "Mysteries of God's Word" podcasts are an indepth study of Scripture. The other podcasts are sermons that have been given, some verse by verse and others topical. It is my passion to be true to God and His Word. To preach in such a way that people can easily see the LORD as our Creator and as our Redeemer. To understand that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever even as we live in a world that is continually changing. Salvation is and has always been through faith alone in the Messiah alone. His name is Jesus the Christ; there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

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July 15, 2025 35 mins

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Nebuchadnezzar's troubling dream sets the stage for one of Scripture's most profound prophetic revelations. When Babylon's king demands the impossible—that his wise men not only interpret his dream but first tell him what he dreamed—death sentences are issued. Enter Daniel, a young Jewish exile who approaches this crisis with remarkable faith and wisdom.

What unfolds is far more than a demonstr...

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Dreams have power—especially when they haunt a king. Nebuchadnezzar, ruler of Babylon, finds himself tormented by recurring nightmares so vivid they steal his sleep and peace of mind. Desperate for answers yet distrustful of his court advisors, he makes an impossible demand: tell me what I dreamed, then interpret it. The penalty for failure? Death.

The scene unfolds with dramatic tension as Babylon's mos...

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Have you ever faced a situation where standing on your principles seemed impossible? Daniel's story begins with exactly this dilemma—a young man taken captive to Babylon, faced with royal food that violated God's law. 

This episode examines Daniel's courageous resolution not to defile himself with the king's food and wine. Rather than rebel openly, Daniel respectfully proposes a test: ten ...

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Journey back to ancient Babylon as we begin our verse-by-verse exploration of one of Scripture's most fascinating prophetic books. The story opens around 607 BC when Nebuchadnezzar first besieges Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Judah's subjugation to Babylonian rule. 

This inaugural episode lays crucial historical groundwork, revealing how the young Daniel-likely only 15 years old-was uprooted f...

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Jude's powerful message focuses on apostasy within the church, with particular emphasis on a prophecy from Enoch about Christ's return with ten thousand holy ones to execute judgment on the ungodly. The epistle warns believers about false teachers who have infiltrated the church while offering practical guidance for standing firm in faith until Christ returns.

• Jude quotes a prophecy from Enoch abo...

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We continue our exploration of Jude's powerful letter, examining his warnings about apostates who infiltrate the church while perverting God's grace.

• Three telltale signs of false converts: defiling the flesh, rejecting authority, and blaspheming spiritual realities
• The archangel Michael's respectful approach to spiritual authority contrasted with the apostates' arrogance
• Fal...

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Jude's letter to the early church provides a powerful warning about false teachers who crept into the church, perverting God's grace and denying Christ's authority. We examine how this brother of Jesus calls believers to contend earnestly for the faith while providing three historical examples of God's judgment against apostasy.

• Jude identifies himself as "a servant of Jesus Christ ...

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Joseph's grieving process for his father Jacob demonstrates that sorrow is a normal, healthy response to loss, even for those with strong faith in God's promises.

• Joseph requests his own physicians embalm Jacob rather than Egyptian embalmers who practiced magic arts
• The Egyptians mourn Jacob for 70 days, just 2 days short of the mourning period for a Pharaoh
• Jacob's funeral proces...

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Jacob (Israel) gathers his twelve sons to deliver prophetic blessings that will shape their tribal futures and reveal the coming Messiah through the line of Judah.

• Reuben loses his firstborn rights due to his moral failure in defiling his father's bed
• Simeon and Levi are cursed for their violent temperaments, resulting in their tribes being scattered
• Judah receives a powerful Messianic prop...

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Israel (Jacob) blesses his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh in Genesis 48, deliberately crossing his hands to give the greater blessing to the younger son. This powerful chapter illustrates God's sovereign choice and how divine plans often work contrary to human expectations and cultural traditions.

• Joseph brings his sons Manasseh and Ephraim to visit his ailing father Israel
• Israel formally adopts...

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Jacob's family settles in the land of Goshen during the severe famine, demonstrating God's providence in protecting His covenant people even in foreign lands. The chapter reveals the striking contrast between the Egyptian people who surrender all possessions to survive and Jacob's family who flourishes under divine protection.

• Joseph strategically presents five brothers to Pharaoh, securing t...

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Jacob journeys to Egypt with his entire family after receiving divine reassurance that God will be with him and make his descendants into a great nation there. The emotional reunion between Jacob and Joseph after 22 years of separation reafirms God's providence through all things to fulfill His  purpose.

• God appears to Jacob in a night vision, promising to make him into a great nation in Egypt
• Ja...

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Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers in an emotional moment of reconciliation, demonstrating how God transformed their betrayal into salvation for their family during the devastating seven-year famine.

• Joseph weeps loudly before revealing himself to his shocked and terrified brothers
• He reframes their betrayal as part of God's providence: "It was not you who sent me here, but God...

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Joseph tests his brothers with an elaborate setup involving his silver cup placed in Benjamin's sack, creating a situation where their loyalty to family is challenged. This pivotal moment reveals the transformation in their hearts as they face a choice between self-preservation and protecting their brother.

• Joseph instructs his steward to plant his valuable silver cup in Benjamin's sack while fill...

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Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin as the famine intensifies, facing a series of tests designed by Joseph to see if they have changed. Through moments of fear, vulnerability, and surprising grace, the brothers experience an unexpected welcome at Joseph's table while remaining unaware of his true identity.

• Severe famine forces Jacob to send Benjamin to Egypt despite his fears
• Jud...

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Jacob sends his ten sons to buy grain in Egypt during a severe famine but keeps Benjamin home out of fear for his safety, revealing his distrust of his other sons even twenty years after Joseph's disappearance.

• Joseph, now governor of Egypt, recognizes his brothers when they bow before him, fulfilling his prophetic dreams
• Joseph tests his brothers by accusing them of being spies and demanding the...

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Joseph's dramatic rise from Hebrew slave to Egyptian Prime Minister showcases God's sovereign power to position His servant during a time of global crisis. Through divine wisdom, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and implements a national survival strategy that ultimately saves the entire region from devastating famine.

• Pharaoh recognizes God's Spirit in Joseph and appoints him ruler ov...

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Joseph interprets Pharaoh's troubling dreams and reveals God's plan for seven years of abundance followed by seven years of devastating famine in Egypt. Through divine wisdom and humility, Joseph provides both the interpretation and solution that will save Egypt from destruction.

• Pharaoh experiences two disturbing dreams - one about seven fat cows being devoured by seven thin cows, and another abo...

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A captivating exploration of dreams, interpretation, and divine purpose unfolds as we follow Joseph's interactions with the cupbearer and baker. The discussion reveals how God's wisdom shines through adversity, offering profound insights into our own lives.

• Joseph interprets the troubling dreams of Pharaoh's officers 
• The significant roles of the cupbearer and baker in the royal court <...

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Discover the enduring power of faith and integrity through the incredible journey of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. How does one maintain unwavering trust in divine providence while facing betrayal, false accusations, and imprisonment? This episode promises to uncover the profound lessons embedded in Joseph’s story, exploring his rise to prominence in Egypt despite being sold into slavery and encountering intense temp...

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