Episodes
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Judges Ep. 7 A Foolish Vow| Verse by Verse Bible Study
The sermon examines the cycle of sin and judgment in the book of Judges, focusing on the rise of Jephthah as a leader after Israel's repentance from idolatry. It highlights the distinction between mere confession and true repentance, noting that God waited for the Israelites to remove their idols...
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Matthew 5.33-48 - Sermon on the Mount - Part 5
This sermon examines three distinct commands from the Sermon on the Mount: the prohibition against swearing oaths, the rejection of personal retaliation, and the imperative to love one's enemies. The speaker argues that Christians must be truthful in their speech, rendering oaths unnecessary, and...
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What shall I render unto the LORD
What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. (Psalms 116:12-14) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Bells Yew Green Chapel, Lord's Day...
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Breaking Contact With The Wicked
Beloved in the Lord Jesus: God protected Jacob and his family from Esau by inclining Esau's heart to make peace with Jacob. Esau no longer tried to kill Jacob, like he vowed to do. In this, Jacob learned of God's control of all things and God's protection of his people. Now he had work to do in...
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#15 WCF 4:1 Of Creation
This episode examines Chapter 4:1 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, emphasizing that God created the world ex nihilo for the manifestation of His glory, power, and goodness. The speaker argues that the biblical account of creation in six 24-hour days is a non-negotiable tenet of Reformed...
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Devo 122: Can A Vow Be Canceled?
This devotional examines the biblical principles for disannulling vows as outlined in Numbers 30, emphasizing the role of spiritual authority within the family structure. It explains that a father or husband may cancel a vow made by a daughter or wife if they were unaware of it at the time it was...
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Devo 121: The Weight of Vows
This devotional explores the theological gravity of making vows to God, emphasizing that divine expectations for human faithfulness are absolute. Using the narrative of Jephthah in Judges 11 as a central case study, the message illustrates the severe consequences of making hasty or foolish...
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How Serious Are You?
Using the taking of the Nazarite vow to make a comparison to the seriousness that is lacking in our day. Where is the commitment? Where is the consecration? How seriously are you taking your Christian life? Do you want to know more, do more, be more for Christ? Or are you content to dwell in with...
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So That the People Understood
What do a crowd at Jerusalem's Water Gate, an Englishman shivering in a prison cell near Brussels, and the apostle Paul in chains have in common? In this teaching we open Nehemiah 8 and 2 Timothy 2 to see that God gave His Word to be understood, and we trace what it cost to put the Bible into the...
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Devo 120: The Weight of Vows
This devotional emphasizes the theological gravity of making vows to God, asserting that such promises are binding and must be fulfilled promptly to avoid sin. Drawing from Deuteronomy, Matthew, and Ecclesiastes, the message warns against the folly of delaying or breaking vows, highlighting that...
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Psalm 7:1-6 - Facing False Accusation
This sermon examines Psalm 7 as a model for responding to false accusations by turning to God rather than engaging in self-defense. The speaker highlights David's declaration of faith, emphasizing that the Lord is the only ultimate refuge for the soul when reputation is under attack. The study...
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EBC Sunday School: 1689 Baptist Confession #30: Lawful Oaths and Vows
This recording is from the 30th session of our current Adult Sunday School class on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, taught by Dan Skiff, on Oct. 11, 2026, on the 23rd chapter of the book, on the topic of "Lawful Oaths and Vows." For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit...
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Proverbs 7 - The Trap of Sexual Sin
My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend, to keep you from...
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Promises, Promises
The sermon explores Leviticus 27 as a chapter centred on the serious nature of voluntary vows and commitments made to God, arguing that it is not an anticlimactic postscript but a logical conclusion to the covenant promises in chapter 26. It examines the regulations for dedicating people…
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The King, Not The Thing
The King, Not the Thing Our Commitments, Our Families, and Our Representation of Jesus Numbers 30–31 | Romans 12:1–2 | Ephesians 4–6 This message emphasizes that the circumstances we encounter are not meant to govern who we become; rather, the Lord uses those circumstances to transform us as we...
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Lead Me to the Rock
This sermon explores Psalm 61 as a model for the believer's journey from desperate prayer to confident praise, highlighting God's role as a protective shelter and strong tower.
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October 4, 2026 AM Service | To Vow, or Not to Vow, that Is the Question
Title: To Vow, or Not to Vow, that Is the Question Scripture: Numbers 30:1-16 Speaker: Dr. Victor B. Borden Date: October 4, 2026
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"How Are You Feeling?"
God never asks us "How are you feeling?" because He already knows. In spite of how I feel, He expects me to act according to His commandments and promises, and He expects me to keep my commitments and vows.
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Membership Vows: 3
Foundations of Life Together
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The Nazarite Vow
Scripture Reading NT Matthew 10 Scripture Reading OT Numbers 6 Psalm 27:4-6 Psalm 40:6-10 Psalm 26:1-6
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The Renegade Prophet
This sermon examines the character of Jonah in the first chapter of his book, highlighting the tension between his divine commission and his subsequent flight to Tarshish. The central message addresses the spiritual danger of disobedience, illustrating how a 'down-slidden' state erodes a…
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Finishing Well
This sermon concludes a series on Nehemiah by examining the final chapter, where God's people repeatedly drift from their vows despite initial restoration. The central message emphasizes that human strength is insufficient for maintaining faithfulness, highlighting the need for divine grace and…
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Continual Praise in My Mouth
1. My Continual Praise 2. Our Mutual Vow 3. Others' Resulting Encouragement
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Devo 106: Answered Prayer
The devotional centers on Psalm 50:14–15, 23, emphasizing that genuine prayer is rooted in a heart of gratitude, faithful obedience, and trust in God's sovereignty during trials. It teaches that a 'sacrifice of thanksgiving' is not merely ritual but a deliberate, heartfelt act of the…
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God's Great Grace & Jonah's Evangelical Repentance
The sermon explores the theological significance of God's name, Yahweh, as revealed in the commissioning of Jonah to Nineveh, emphasizing that this name denotes God's covenantal love and concern for sinners. It argues that true evangelical repentance is a necessary response to this divine grace,...
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Ecclesiastes 5
This sermon examines the wisdom of Ecclesiastes chapter 5, emphasizing the need for reverence and caution when approaching God. It warns against making rash vows or speaking carelessly, noting that God is in heaven and humans are on earth, thus requiring few words and careful intent. The text...
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The Lord of Refuge - Jonah 2:7-10
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble—not delayed help, not theoretical help, and not help after we have made ourselves presentable. As Jonah's prayer from the fish comes to its close, we set it beside Psalm 46 and the church's first movement in Acts 4. This sermon…
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The Passive Side of David's Faith
The writer's mention of David's faith points to both its passive and active aspects. First, the passive aspect is highlighted at his anointing, as God selects David based on the condition of his heart (a heart given to David by God) rather than outward appearance, a human criterion. Likewise,...
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Introducing Jonathan Edwards! 1703 - 1758
Jonathan Edwards was far more than the solemn, fire-and-brimstone preacher history textbooks suggest—he was a teenage prodigy, a revolutionary thinker, and a man whose formidable intellect was consumed by a passion for the beauty and glory of God. From his radical youthful vowing to "live with…
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Bless Your Lord, You People
Do you have ears to hear the call to come bless your Lord for His wonderful works of grace and mercy to you in Christ even more in praise and prayer tonight? May you be more mindful to do so as you remember and reflect on His goodness in your salvation. May you do so even as you look back on…
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Moving With God
Moving With God This message presents Numbers as a picture of God preparing a redeemed people to move with Him, know Him, trust Him, and enter what He has promised. Israel was not merely brought out of Egypt; they were brought under God's rule, gathered as His people, and taught a new way to…
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Union With Christ
This devotional explores the Heidelberg Catechism's teaching on the Lord's Supper, clarifying that believers partake in Christ's body and blood spiritually rather than physically. It emphasizes that true faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, unites the believer with Christ, making his sacrifice...
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The Motley Crew of Faith: Jephthah
The life of Jephthah highlights once again that God uses utterly flawed vessels. Despite his moral failures and arrogance, by faith Jephthah relied on God's power rather than his own strength to deliver Israel. And this was despite his rash vow, which proves that even those who have been granted...
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The Sacrifice Of Fools
The sermon examines Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 to warn against the 'sacrifice of fools,' which is characterized by rash speech and a lack of reverence when approaching God. It distinguishes between thoughtless complacency and true wickedness, emphasizing that God requires sincere communication rather…
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The Motley Crew of Faith: Samson
The writer's mention of Samson in 11:32 highlights the messy nature of a life of faith. Samson was a man who relied on his own power until humiliation forced him to cry out to the Lord in genuine dependence. Despite his moral failures and lack of immediate obedience, Samson is recognized as a…
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