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In this sermon, Gordon Broadbent demystifies the history, technology, and inner workings of artificial intelligence, comparing its cultural disruption to the electrical revolution of the early 20th century. He encourages believers to exercise critical thinking when using these probabilistic systems while maintaining an eternal perspective, resting in the absolute sovereignty of God who remains on His throne.
This sermon from Psalm 119:25-32 explores what it means to depend on God's Word in all circumstances. The speaker outlines three key areas of dependence: when life feels "down in the dust" and near death, when experiencing weariness from grief, and when called to live in obedience to God's truth. Ultimately, it calls believers to trust God's sufficiency, especially through prayer and reliance on his life-giving Word, to find strength, understanding, and freedom from shame in Christ.
This sermon from 1 Timothy 6 urges believers to prioritize spiritual values over worldly desires. It warns against false doctrines, contentious disputes, and the deceptive pursuit of material wealth, which can lead to spiritual ruin and destruction. The message calls Christians to flee from these worldly traps and instead actively pursue virtues like righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness, finding true and lasting contentment in Christ and the eternal, sovereign God.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Artesia, Pastor Steve and Pastor John reflect on God's faithfulness in building their church. They emphasize that any future progress must remain rooted in a Christ-centered, intentional, and biblical foundation, ensuring that their work is never done in vain but always to advance the Gospel.
