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What does it mean to submit to one another in the fear of God? In Ephesians 5:21, we learn that Spirit-filled submission is essential to how Christians live, serve, and care for one another in the local church. Our sinful nature resists surrendering our own priorities, but the Holy Spirit works in believers to produce humility and willing submission. This sermon examines what biblical submission m...

This sermon addresses young people directly, urging them to respond to Jesus's invitation with humility and immediate faith rather than delaying their commitment. It contrasts the receptive hearts of children, who receive God's kingdom with dependence, with the rich young man who walked away because his wealth hindered his devotion. The message exposes hidden sins such as envy and pride, emphasisi...

The sermon emphasizes the imperative for believers to maintain continuous spiritual growth rather than settling into complacency, using the metaphor of a vehicle needing momentum to climb a snowy hill. It identifies the danger of spiritual stagnation and susceptibility to error, arguing that past experience does not guarantee future faithfulness. The text outlines two primary areas for development...

The sermon centers on the imperative to look unto Jesus as the author and finisher of faith, using the metaphor of taking a 'good look' at Scripture to meditate deeply on its truths. It explores the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice on Calvary as the cure for sin and the source of spiritual rest, contrasting the believer's secure position with the world's uncertainty. The message emphasizes the ne...

This sermon explores the practical application of Christian doctrine by examining Ephesians 4:1-6, emphasizing that ethical conduct flows directly from the theological truths established in the preceding chapters. The central message urges believers to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, a transformation made possible only by the finished work of Christ and the regenerating power of the Holy...

Pastor Rob teaches from Joshua 9 on the right response to a wrong decision. After Israel failed to seek God's counsel and made a treaty with the deceptive Gibeonites, they honored their oath despite the mistake. The message highlights taking commitments seriously, as seen in Ecclesiastes 5, and how God shows mercy when people humble themselves. Examples from 2 Samuel 21 and other passages illustra...

The sermon explores the biblical concept of 'walking with God' as a metaphor for a consistent, intimate relationship with the Lord, drawing primarily from the example of Enoch in Genesis. It emphasizes that this spiritual walk requires being 'on one's feet' through diligent meditation on Scripture and active prayer, rather than passive religious observance. The message challenges believers to alig...

James 4:1-10 Psalm 119:89-97 Psalm 119:11 Ephesians 6:10-18

This sermon explores the intimate relationship between the believer and God through the diligent study of Scripture, focusing on Psalm 119:135. It argues that the primary motive for reading the Bible should not be mere self-preservation or the accumulation of knowledge, but a desire to know God personally and to experience His goodness, mercy, and grace. The text contrasts the casual reader who re...

Suffering well in this life increases your capacity of enjoying God in the next.

This sermon examines Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, emphasizing the transition from mere enlightenment to divine enablement through the Holy Spirit. The central message challenges believers to move beyond powerless or ritualistic prayer toward a life of purposeful intercession, rooted in the dispensation of grace. Key theological themes include the necessity of spiritual stability, the intimacy of...

The sermon explores the profound influence of the tongue, emphasizing that words possess the power to either build up or destroy the soul. Drawing from the Book of James, the message highlights the danger of double-mindedness and the specific responsibility of preachers to speak only what is grounded in Holy Scripture, avoiding personal opinion or rashness. The central theme calls believers to rec...

This sermon explores the biblical role of the wife as a virtuous woman and a godly helpmeet, drawing primarily from Proverbs 31 and Ephesians 5. The central message emphasizes that submission to one's husband is an act of humility and obedience to God, mirroring the church's relationship with Christ. Through scriptural examples such as Lot's wife, Job's wife, and Priscilla, the text contrasts wive...

On Remembrance Sunday, what do we remember, and why? We consider God's leading, our learning, and our leaning on God as we remember the two World Wars and their lessons to us as Christians.

Jesus Christ perfectly displays humility and patience. Looking to Philippians 2:3–8, Dave Jenkins considers Christ's willing service, His patience with imperfect disciples, and His obedience to the point of death on a cross. This episode of Contending for the Word Q&A explains how Christ's character shapes our service to others and our response to suffering. We need Jesus as our Savior, and His gr...

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. https://www.thetruthpulpit.com

An abridged modernized format. "In this opening part of The Dairyman's Daughter, a country clergyman receives a heartfelt letter from a young servant named Elizabeth W— requesting that he conduct her sister's funeral, leading to an unexpected meeting with her elderly father, a humble dairyman whose own heart was turned to God through Elizabeth's gentle, persistent prayers. Strikingly serene in the...

Biblical humility begins with seeing God rightly and remembering His grace in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines Philippians 2:3–8 and 1 Peter 5:5 to explain how Christ's humility shapes our everyday relationships. Learn to receive biblical correction, acknowledge and use your God-given gifts without boasting, confess sin, forgive others, and serve...

The sermon identifies brokenness as the essential prerequisite for genuine spiritual revival, drawing primarily from Jacob's encounter at the Jabbok River. It contrasts the destructive nature of pride with the transformative power of humility, arguing that true intimacy with God requires surrendering self-will and facing one's sin honestly. The preacher emphasizes that resisting God through pride...

This message, based on Isaiah 36-37, focuses on the spiritual battle believers face against Satan's lies and intimidation, using the Assyrian king Sennacherib and his spokesman Rabshakeh as a picture of how the devil attacks God's people. The preacher describes Satan's tactics as a form of "information warfare," seeking to undermine faith by exalting human wisdom, questioning God's Word, attacking...

Drawing from James 4 and illustrated by the powerful example of the Moravian prayer movement of 1727, this message challenges believers to examine whether they genuinely desire revival or merely admire the idea of it. The preacher emphasizes that true revival begins with personal repentance and a wholehearted pursuit of God. He outlines five essential responses for those seeking revival: securing...