From the sermon, Delight in God's word, Psalm 119:9-16

There was recent news coverage of the promised lottery jackpot of $1.28 billion. Thinking about how you would spend a large amount of money is easy to contemplate because money is such a dominant force in our lives. We often delight in riches and the things that riches bring. And yet, the riches of this world are fading. The gold and silver of this world will one day lose their value, but the word of God will never return void.

Discover the truth of God’s word. Find your delight in knowing God’s word. And be forever transformed by God’s word.

Putting on the right equipment requires a correct understanding of the present dangers. The right equipment does not remove the danger but allows you to endure it.

We are in a spiritual battle. Ignoring this truth will lead to forgoing the spiritual resources needed to stand firm in the Lord. But rightly recognizing the threats leads to employing the right equipment that will allow you to stand firm against the assaults of the evil one.

From the sermon Think on these things, Philippians 4:8-9

The peace of God is connected to our obedience to God. More than any previous generation in the history of the world, we have more trinkets, entertainment, and devices that vie for our attention. It seems that as the things that seek our attention have grown, so has the amount of our anxiety and worry. We live in a culture that is consumed with anxiety. The peace of God is known when you turn your attention away from the things of this world and turn to the Lord.