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In the Deep Fall of Adam; we, with our sins, our Cosmic Treason, our Apoplectic Apostasy, made a Great unbridgeable Gulf between God and us! But, God in Grace has sent Jesus Christ to be the BRIDGE for Lost Sinners to escape our Righteous Damnation!

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Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can trust God's Word when their feelings tell them something different. Drawing from Psalm 42 and Romans 8:1, he addresses fear, guilt, shame, temptation, and suffering; distinguishes conviction from condemnation; and explains how the Holy Spirit renews our affections. Dave also shares personal encouragement about grief, caregiving, rest, and receiving help fro...

This sermon examines the life of Cornelius in Acts 10 as a model for a consistent and devoted prayer life. It highlights how Cornelius, despite his busy role as a centurion, maintained a habit of praying to God always, demonstrating perseverance and priority in his spiritual discipline. The message emphasizes the confidence believers can have that their prayers are remembered by God as a memorial,...

This sermon examines the beginning of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as recorded in Acts 13, highlighting their divine commissioning by the Holy Spirit. The teaching contrasts the boldness of the apostles with the opposition of Elymas the sorcerer, emphasizing the spiritual danger of false prophets and the necessity of submitting to God's authority over human tradition. It furth...

This chapel service addresses young people on the practical and spiritual preparation required for marriage, emphasizing that it is a deliberate process rather than a spontaneous event. Drawing primarily from Proverbs 24:27, the speaker outlines a sequence of preparation, establishment, and building, urging listeners to count the costs and secure their foundations before entering into covenant. Th...

This chapel concludes a year-long study on the Beatitudes by emphasizing the absolute authority of Scripture over personal opinion or situational ethics. It identifies five essential spiritual qualities—genuine humility, denial of self, a forgiving spirit, a clear conscience, and pure motives—as the foundational gears of a healthy Christian life. The message warns that deficiencies in these areas...

It is the Person of Love; Jesus Christ, Who is the One that can and does Reconcile Chief Sinners, such as us, with The whole Trinity. We sinned against the Whole Trinity; not just Jesus Christ. Thus, we can only be Reconciled with God, Who is Love; by the Interceding Love of Love, Personified!

This sermon explores the biblical response to anger and irritation by emphasizing the foundational importance of personal dedication to God. Drawing from Romans 12 and the book of Job, the message argues that a believer's identity as belonging to God allows them to view life's difficulties as tools for character development rather than sources of resentment. The central theological theme is that G...

The sermon illustrates a case of spiritual torment in a new home to highlight the often-overlooked reality of territorial spirits. It recounts how a family, despite their faith, suffered from demonic activity that persisted until the deacons intervened, causing the spirits to flee. The central argument posits that the root cause was likely the land itself, possibly an Indian burial ground, which s...

This devotion explores the true nature of humility as defined by Andrew Murray, emphasizing that it is not merely self-depreciation but a profound recognition of one's nothingness in the presence of God. The central message argues that genuine humility eliminates comparison and envy, allowing believers to honor others and serve them joyfully without seeking personal recognition. Drawing from Paul'...

The sermon centers on the conditional promise found in 2 Chronicles 7, arguing that the spiritual and national future of America rests on the word "if." It challenges the church to move from a posture of convenience to one of sacrifice, emphasizing that God's power to heal the land is contingent upon the people's willingness to humble themselves, pray, and seek His face. The message contrasts the...

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The reading outlines five definitive facts regarding salvation found in Romans 8:29-30, emphasizing that God's foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification of believers were established before the foundation of the world. It argues that these acts are entirely dependent on God's sovereign will rather than human effort or circumstance, ensuring the absolute certainty of...

This sermon explores the profound connection between belonging to God's kingdom and the practice of forgiveness, using the parable of the unmerciful servant to illustrate that the demand for forgiveness far exceeds human capacity. The central argument posits that forgiveness is not a work required for salvation but rather the natural indication of having received God's grace, as believers who have...

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Dave Jenkins explains the clarity of Scripture and why ordinary Christians can understand God's Word with confidence and humility. He discusses difficult passages, reading in context, the Holy Spirit's work of illumination, and the role of faithful pastors and study resources. Learn practical habits for interpreting Scripture carefully, applying it faithfully, and growing in the knowledge of Chris...

This sermon examines the warning against idolatry in Deuteronomy 4, highlighting the human tendency to create manageable gods rather than worship the invisible Creator. It contrasts the judgment of nations given over to their idols with God's faithful preservation of Israel through the intercession of Moses. The message identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate and eternal Mediator who stands in the...

In John 13:31-38, we see God's glorious love revealed in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and reflected in the lives of His people. Jesus commands us to love one another JUST AS HE HAS LOVED US! This is a love that is self-giving, gracious, and extended to the undeserving. We are fully known by our God, and yet we are fully loved! But there is a problem. Like Peter, we often approach spiritua...

SUMMARY: where we're at in Romans & where we're going in this passage RELEVANCE: why does this matter to me? THEME: Your groan doesn't mean your story has gone wrong. It means your story is half-told: the Spirit began it, hope holds you in the middle, and your body is the last chapter. v. 23a THE PLOT: YOU HAVE THE FIRSTFRUITS You don't groan because the Spirit is missing. You groan because he's here...

1. The Preaching's Message 2. The Preaching's Hearers 3. The Preaching's Validity This sermon explores the theological concept of the 'keys of the kingdom of heaven,' arguing that the public, official preaching of the Gospel is the primary means by which God opens the kingdom to believers and shuts it against unbelievers. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2 and the Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Days 31, th...

I. What Is the Fruit of Faithfulness? A. Knowing B. Receiving/Assenting C. Resting/Trusting II. How Is It Manifested? A. Obedience B. Dependence C. Allegiance D. Awareness/Self-Consciousness