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SBA Elementary Program - Memorization - Year 4 - Week 9

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is founder and CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television (Milwaukee, WI) and VCY.tv. He's authored or co-authored numerous articles and books inclu...

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...

This instructional sermon provides a historical overview of the Roman Empire in the first century, focusing on its rise, legal structures, economic systems, and literacy levels to contextualize the early Christian experience. The speaker examines how Roman law, including citizenship rights and imperial authority, shaped the lives of apostles like Paul and Peter, noting that early Christians were o...

Because only Christ can tame our tongue, we must yield ourselves fully to Him. Copyright Images: Images in this educational presentation are in the public domain and free for use under Creative Commons licenses 1-4 or Fair Use allowances. Copyright Notice: Calvary Baptist Church Music © Copyright: Calvary Baptist Church CCLI # 20414529

This episode addresses the theological necessity of creeds, confessions, and catechisms by affirming the sufficiency of Scripture while distinguishing it from the church's responsibility to preserve and teach revealed truth. It argues that these doctrinal standards are not additions to the Bible but human instruments that help the church articulate, defend, and transmit the faith, citing passages...

The Protestant Reformation didn't only overhaul the church (in a good way), the Reformation also had long-lasting impacts on western civilization as a whole. Here are eight categories of society the Reformation deeply affected for good, that many of us still benefit from today.

Because the mind of Christ enables unity, we should heed the appeal to humbly prioritize others as Christ did. Copyright Images: Images in this educational presentation are in the public domain and free for use under Creative Commons licenses 1-4 or Fair Use allowances. Copyright Notice: Calvary Baptist Church Music © Copyright: Calvary Baptist Church CCLI # 20414529

This sermon examines 1 Peter 3:18-22 to clarify the theological meaning of baptism, distinguishing it from physical water immersion and identifying it as the Holy Spirit's work of uniting believers with Christ. By analyzing the Greek term *antitype*, the teaching draws a parallel between Noah's ark as a type of salvation and the believer's identification with Jesus as the antitype. The central arg...

The Godley Home - Book by Richard Baxter

The five solas summarize biblical truths that guard the gospel and direct our confidence to Jesus Christ. In this Reformation Day edition of Contending for the Word Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins explains Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and glory to God alone. Closing October's Reformation series, Dave shows why every human authority must submit to God's Word, why good works a...

Michael Germi is a former Muslim born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the U.S. where he is a missionary with Baptist World Mission and now p...

SBA Elementary Program - Memorization - Year 4 - Week 8

As part of Bob Jones University's centennial celebration, this special presentation explores the early history of computing at BJU and the beginnings of the Department of Computer Science. Dr. Guthrie shares the Lord's providential guidance in preparing him for ministry at BJU. He reflects on his involvement in the development of software supporting BJU's academic and business operations, and also...

Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the differ...

This episode instructs believers on the proper approach to reading the Bible, emphasizing that Scripture is God-breathed and must be received with reverence and dependence on the Holy Spirit for saving understanding. It argues against making personal impressions the primary authority, instead advocating for careful observation, contextual interpretation, and synthesis with the whole of Scripture....

This gospel by which men are converted to Christ was spoken throughout the known world, to Jew and Gentile alike and without exception. To the barbarian as well as the educated, to nobility or pauper, to merchants and slaves is the gospel of hope preached.

Because our All-Sufficient God graciously supplies for us, we should bless Him by giving back to Him. Copyright Images: Images in this educational presentation are in the public domain and free for use under Creative Commons licenses 1-4 or Fair Use allowances. Copyright Notice: Calvary Baptist Church Music © Copyright: Calvary Baptist Church CCLI # 20414529

Must a Pastor Be Seminary Trained? Faith Debate: Sunday, October 25th, 2026 (11/01/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) In the first episode of this three-show arc we gave an introduction to "Theology Throw Down" and its guests who began to discuss the value of seminary education in pastoral training. In part two the conversation shifts more deeply into the necessity of seminary in pastoral trai...

Christians are called to contend for the faith while correcting opponents with gentleness. Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain why the gospel, biblical authority, and faithful worship must be defended. Learn to distinguish serious error from secondary disagreements and pursue discernment marked by courage, patience, and love for Christ and His church. For more fro...

This sermon explores the theological paradox of spiritual victory through the lens of Philippians 3, arguing that true winners are those who recognize their inherent spiritual defeat apart from Christ. The speaker contrasts human credentials, such as lineage, education, and moral standing, with the sufficiency of faith in Jesus, emphasizing that all earthly gains must be counted as loss to gain th...

The sermon examines the complex relationship between the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation, arguing that while the former provided essential intellectual and technological preparation, it ultimately fell short of the latter's spiritual depth. It highlights how Renaissance humanism, through the recovery of Greek and Hebrew texts and the invention of movable type, created the conditions for...

While exploring SermonAudio's new article section, I discovered the Independent Baptist Institute and its extensive collection of ministry courses, doctrinal teaching, and biblical exposition\. We examine the institute's educational philosophy, explore its available resources, and sample a lecture on biblical interpretation\. An opportunity to discover, investigate, and think critically\. Explore...

SBA Elementary Program - Memorization - Year 4 - Week 7