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Dave Jenkins explores four lessons Christians can learn from Charles Spurgeon: confidence in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, devotion to Christ and the gospel, compassion for people, and perseverance through suffering. Drawing on 2 Timothy 4:2 and 1 Corinthians 2:2, this episode encourages believers to grow in biblical conviction, care for others, and remain faithful to Christ through...

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This instructional sermon examines the casuistic legislation found in Deuteronomy 22 and 23, arguing that these laws are tailored to the specific historical context of ancient Israel rather than serving as universal moral codes. The central theme identifies the restraint of greed and covetousness as the unifying principle behind diverse regulations, ranging from property rights and agricultural pr...

This sermon examines the urgent shift in Jude's letter from a planned discussion on common salvation to a necessary warning against infiltrators who have breached the church's perimeter. The central message calls believers to earnestly contend for the faith, defined as the unchanging gospel core of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, rather than engaging in debates over secondary traditions...

This sermon explores the theological necessity of personal evangelism by examining the inherent spiritual condition of humanity, which is characterized by sin from birth, nature, choice, and deed. It argues that all individuals are spiritually dead, physically mortal, and destined for the second death unless they receive Christ, emphasizing that human efforts to please God are futile due to a corr...

Luk 19:41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Luk 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. Luk 19:43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, Luk 19:44 And shall...

In this study on Richard Baxter's approach to soul care, his writings on melancholy—most notably in The Right Method for a Settled Peace of Conscience, The Christian Directory, and his Cripplegate discourse The Cure of Melancholy—offer a remarkably compassionate and holistic vision of the human person. Operating far ahead of his time, Baxter recognized that true spiritual distress is often deeply...

The sermon centers on the enduring mercy and faithfulness of God, drawing primarily from Lamentations 3:21-26 to affirm that the believer's hope rests solely in Christ. It emphasizes that divine compassion is renewed daily, ensuring that God's people are not consumed by their sins but are kept by His power. The message transitions to a theological exposition of Ephesians 1 and Romans 8, arguing th...

This sermon explores the transition of the disciples from passive observers to active participants in Jesus' mission, emphasizing that believers are called to engage in the work of the Kingdom rather than remain on the sidelines. The message highlights three key aspects of this call: directing efforts toward those who are lost, serving with compassion and dependence on God's provision, and faithfu...

Matthew 10:5-15 can be broken down by the six basic questions, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How? Using this framework, Pastor Rob then relays Christ's simple message that Christians can trust Christ to provide His people with all they need to be faithful in sharing the Gospel with others.

Ebed-melech heard that Jeremiah had been left in a dungeon, and he brought the matter to the king even though powerful men were responsible. His response shows us how trust in God leads to truthful speech, practical action, and tender care for someone in danger. From Jeremiah 38:7-13, this message challenges the fear that keeps known duties undone and points us toward the next faithful step. Doing...

This sermon examines the confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees in Matthew 12, focusing on the theological tension between legalistic observance of the Sabbath and the divine authority of Christ. The central message asserts that Jesus is greater than the temple and the Sabbath itself, emphasizing that mercy and doing good take precedence over rigid ritualistic rules. By citing the actions o...

This sermon explores the multifaceted nature of divine compassion as demonstrated in the healing of Peter's mother-in-law, highlighting its sensitivity, energy, tangible touch, and ultimate fortitude. The speaker contrasts human tendencies toward desensitization and selfish entitlement with Jesus' immediate and selfless response to suffering, even when weary. By examining the physical act of Jesus...

Continuing his sermon series on Christ's emotional life, Pastor Holland examines the perfect emotional balance of Jesus Christ, arguing that He consistently experienced the right emotions at the right time and to the proper degree. By analyzing passages such as Mark 1, John 11, and Mark 10, he demonstrates how Christ simultaneously expressed deep compassion and holy indignation, challenging the no...

In examining Christ's Emotions and Ours, Pastor Holland explores the theological connection between human emotions and the values they reveal, arguing that feelings are natural expressions of what the heart loves most. By examining Jesus's responses in John 8 and John 2, he demonstrates that Christ's balanced emotional life flowed from a supreme commitment to God's honor and the good of others, ra...

WHEN GOD DECLASSIFIES THE SECRETS. [What Is Hidden Will One Day Be Revealed] Luke 12:1–3 KJV For decades, secret aircraft such as the U-2 and A-12 OXCART flew from highly classified facilities while the public wondered what was moving through the heavens. Today mankind continues searching distant worlds for answers about the universe. Yet Scripture begins with the ultimate answer: "In the beginnin...

In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, the message of grace shines through as a beacon of hope. The sermon on John 3:16 invites us to reflect profoundly on the heart of God's love and the transformative power it holds for each of us. As we explore the four key questions regarding God's grace, we are reminded of the incredible depths of His compassion. o Who Did God Love? o How Did Go...

Loving one's neighbor is the true measure of loving God, as shown in the parable of the Good Samaritan. The priest and Levite failed in compassion, revealing empty religion, while the Samaritan—despised by Jews—demonstrated true neighbor-love through active, sacrificial care. The parable urges believers to reject passive sympathy, imitate God's own healing compassion, and "make yourself a neighbor...

This sermon examines the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding the observance of the Sabbath, highlighting how religious tradition often supersedes genuine compassion and divine grace. By referencing the account of David eating the showbread, the text argues that the Sabbath was instituted as a blessing for humanity rather than a burdensome legalistic requirement. The narrative contra...

This sermon explores the profound nature of God's mercy as depicted in Psalm 103, emphasizing that His compassion is abundant, intrinsic to His character, and superior to human sin. The message highlights that God's forgiveness is complete, removing the guilt and shame of transgressions as far as the east is from the west, thereby freeing believers from the burden of past failures. It further asse...

The sermon explores the account of Jesus raising the widow of Nain's son, highlighting the profound compassion Jesus displays toward human suffering. It contrasts the crowd of joy following Jesus with the procession of grief, illustrating how Jesus moves from empathy to decisive action by commanding the dead young man to arise. The preacher emphasizes that true compassion is concern in action, poi...

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