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God's Word calls Christians to give thanks in all circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how gratitude helps believers resist grumbling, entitlement, fear, and cynicism by remembering God's character, promises, and saving grace in Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 1, Philippians 4, Colossians, and Ephesians 6, Dave considers thanks...

Remembering God's goodness strengthens faith, fuels gratitude, and helps Christians trust the Lord when present circumstances are difficult. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Psalms 103 and 77 and the biblical call to remember God's character, promises, and works. He explains how spiritual forgetfulness feeds unbelief, comparison, and discontentment, and how re...

Mat Staver is founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel. Mat is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith & Freedom and Freedom's Call and the TV broadcast Freedom Alive. We are now on the eve of the 2026 election. Early voting is over and what matters at this point is who will show up at the polls an...

We enjoyed a prime location today as we preached and handed out Gospel literature in front of the statue of David Livingstone and the Monument to Sir Walter Scott. Thank you for praying for God's enablement of this ministry. (God has brought 3 people to our church from it thus far this year.)

When we gather on the Lord's Day, we spend a significant amount of our time singing. Why? In Colossians 3:16-17 and Ephesians 5:18-21, we see that Christians are a singing people. We sing with sincerity and thanksgiving when we are filled with the Spirit and allow the Word to dwell in us richly.

This sermon examines Revelation 14:14-20, presenting the imagery of two distinct final harvests that signify the end of the age. The preacher identifies the first harvest as the gathering of the godly, represented by wheat, which Christ personally reaps to bring His people into the heavenly storehouse. In contrast, the second harvest depicts the gathering of the ungodly, represented by grapes, whi...

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Courageously Committed Deuteronomy 3:28 | Joshua 1:1–9 The strength to fulfill God's purposes comes from knowing our responsibility, recognizing our accountability, and committing ourselves to what God is already committed to accomplishing. This message explores how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, reminding us that the Lord never calls His people to accomplish His will i...

The devotional explores the spiritual discipline of waiting, using the narrative of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate the tension between human urgency and divine timing. It addresses the emotional difficulty of suspending judgment when outcomes are uncertain, particularly when high expectations are not immediately met. The message offers a practical method for balancing expectations by objectively weig...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/YchuoYh3K1E This sermon commemorates the Protestant Reformation by examining the courage and conviction of reformers like Martin Luther, who stood firm on the authority of Scripture against ecclesiastical and political pressure. Drawing parallels with biblical figures such as Elijah and Daniel, the message emphasizes that true faith requires a willingness to be...

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man who grew up in a Christian home in Northern Ireland but spent decades in a downward spiral of violence, alcohol, and prison. Despite hearing the gospel from childhood and receiving direct challenges from ministers to be saved, he repeatedly delayed his decision, seeking fulfillment through physical achievements and distractions. The narrative...

God called His people holy. What does that mean? It means being set apart for His purposes, and Deuteronomy 7 gives us 4 implications of that reality.

The sermon centers on the metaphor of the potter and the clay from Jeremiah 18, illustrating God's sovereign right to shape believers according to His divine purpose. By referencing 1 Corinthians 6:20, the message emphasizes that Christians are bought with a price and therefore belong to God, not to themselves or worldly desires. The speaker uses personal anecdotes, including his father's lifelong...

This sermon examines the believer's responsibility to guard their speech by evaluating the nature of their words before they are spoken. It argues that Christians must act as gatekeepers of their mouths, ensuring that no corrupt communication proceeds from them, as defined by Paul in Ephesians 4. The message outlines four criteria for godly speech: it must not be corrupt, it must be edifying, it m...

The call to build or rebuild for God is great. It is a privilege and a duty to serve. Listen as Pastor Brian dives into the meaning of the names in Nehemiah to see how they contributed to the wall and how it applies to us today.

This sermon explores the path to finding peace and contentment amidst a chaotic and noisy world, drawing primarily from Psalm 131. It highlights David's deliberate choice to calm his soul by rejecting pride, praise, and pomp. The message emphasizes that true contentment is not a natural state but a learned discipline, akin to a weaned child resting contentedly in its mother's presence. The preache...

This sermon explores the biblical motif of shepherding, arguing that true church leadership is defined by possessing the heart of Christ rather than merely managing tasks. The speaker highlights Jeremiah 3:15 as a prophetic promise that God would provide shepherds who feed His people with knowledge and understanding, a promise fulfilled through Jesus Christ. By examining John 9 and 10, the text de...

VaultAI Summary: This sermon explores the compassionate relationship between Jesus Christ and the children of believers, using the baptism of an infant as a central illustration. It argues that the kingdom of God includes the infants of covenant parents, citing Christ's command to let them come and the biblical promise that their children are holy. The preacher contrasts the disciples' rebuke with...

This sermon explores the practical implications of the Christian hope in the resurrection, urging believers to respond to this assurance with unwavering stability and energetic service. The central message is that the reality of life after death should motivate Christians to stand firm in biblical truth against cultural pressures and false teachings. Furthermore, the text calls for a life of dilig...

1. Deliverance! 2. Deliverance by redemption 3. The corresponding call to repentance

This sermon examines Genesis 16 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of impatience and the attempt to 'help God out' when His promises are delayed. It highlights how Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands through Hagar resulted in lasting family conflict and generational consequences, demonstrating that human schemes often exacerbate divine plans. The message contrasts th...

The sermon addresses the human tendency to believe that God is distant and unaware of hidden sins, refuting this notion by affirming His omniscience and presence. It presents the call to "acquaint thyself with God" as an invitation to move from mere intellectual knowledge to a deep, personal relationship grounded in the Word of Scripture. The message outlines the incentives for this intimacy, incl...

The sermon critiques the modern church's adoption of consumerist values, arguing that marketing and human appeal have replaced the conviction of the Gospel. It asserts that the church has lost its nerve by seeking to please people rather than relying on the sovereign power of God to save souls. Drawing from Paul's ministry in Corinth and Athens, the message emphasizes that the testimony of Christ...