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In this exposition of Romans 1:28–32, Dave Jenkins explains what it means for God to give sinners over to a debased mind. Paul traces the effects of rejecting God through our thinking, our relationships, and the evil we are willing to approve. As the passage leads into Romans 2, it calls us to examine our own hearts and look to Jesus Christ for forgiveness and a renewed mind. For more from our Rom...

In the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, we ask God to forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Does that make our forgiving others the condition of God's forgiving us? In Part 2 of our series on repentance and forgiveness, Dr. J. Mark Beach examines the question with Calvin, the Heidelberg Catechism, and the parable of the unmerciful servant. Dr. Beach shows why the Reformers refused to...

The words of a talebearer are slanderous, untrue and hurtful. Even the strongest of men can feel gut-punched when they are the target of such words that wound. Also Reference: (2 Corinthians 13:1), (1 Timothy 5:19), (Matthew 18:15-20), Matthew 12:36 https://bbfohio.com

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Martin Luther's A Simple Way to Pray, showing that prayer is a learned habit rather than a spontaneous skill. Luther's example, written for his exiled barber Peter, encourages believers to warm up before prayer by reciting the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, hymns, and Scripture, then to pray through the petitions of the Lord's Prayer as a framework. Pastor Hoga...

Micah 4:1 (KJV) But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. Micah 4:4 (KJV) But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it. Micah 4...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the sin offering in Leviticus, distinguishing it from the burnt offering by focusing on the restoration of broken fellowship rather than the establishment of right relationship with God. The teaching clarifies that while salvation is secure and unbreakable, daily sins, particularly those of ignorance or omission, require confession and a return...

The sermon addresses the theological tension between the irreversible nature of justification and the ongoing necessity of confession, using Psalm 32 and Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 11 as the primary framework. It argues that while believers are permanently justified by Christ's imputed righteousness and cannot lose their saved status, they continue to sin and must therefore regularly...

Should you pray for a sinful brother?

Donald Trump says he doesn't forgive his enemies, and he doesn't love them. Should we commend his honesty, or condemn his less-than-Christ-like words? In today's episode, Kevin plays clips from the president's recent interview on 60 Minutes, and a 2015 exchange at the Family Leadership Summit. He responds to Trump's remarks about forgiving and loving his enemies, then asks what gets in the way of...

This sermon examines the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the radical and voluntary nature of forgiveness as taught in Matthew 6:12. By analyzing Old Testament passages such as Psalm 85 and Psalm 32, the message defines forgiveness not merely as the covering of sin but as a necessary step toward reconciliation and the restoration of fellowship. The teaching contrasts the immense de...

The lesson addresses the question of how God is pleased with those who love and obey Him. It explains that this divine pleasure is rooted in the fact that human love and obedience originate from God's prior grace and are performed in and through Jesus Christ. Salvation involves not only forgiveness but also the ongoing transformation of believers into the image of Christ, eliminating sin to achiev...

Jeremiah 31:18 "I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God." King James Version

Jesus calls his people to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can seek peace where possible, speak the truth in love, and refuse revenge. He also considers how forgiveness relates to trust, reconciliation, and wise boundaries. Our starting point is the mercy God showed us in Christ while we w...

This sermon explores the spiritual condition of humanity as described in John 8, contrasting the pervasive darkness of sin with the illuminating presence of Jesus Christ. The preacher defines spiritual darkness as a state of blindness, coldness, and hopelessness that arises from the absence of Christ, leading to a rejection of God and an inability to perceive the soul's true need. In response to t...

This sermon examines the prayer of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30, highlighting his role as an intercessor who pleads for the forgiveness of those who are not ritually clean but have sincere hearts seeking God. The message contrasts the historical context of Hezekiah's worship reformation with the theological reality of Christ as the ultimate advocate who intercedes for believers before the Fath...

This sermon explores the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old, arguing that while the Old Covenant was faultless in its design, it failed due to the inherent disobedience of the people. The speaker highlights that God, in His grace, established a new covenant through Jesus Christ, who serves as the perfect mediator and High Priest, securing forgiveness and direct access to God. Unlike the...

This sermon explores the narrative of Jonah to demonstrate that the living God responds to genuine repentance by hearing the cries of sinners and delivering them from judgment. The central message emphasizes that true repentance involves humility, contrition, and trust in God's mercy, rather than merely feeling sorry for consequences. By contrasting Jonah's failure with Christ's success, the text...

This sermon examines the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness as a demonstration of His sinless perfection and His role as the representative who succeeds where Adam failed. The central message highlights that Christ relied entirely on the authority and sufficiency of God's Word to resist the devil's strategies, which sought to induce discontent, presumptuous pride, and idolatry. By contrasting t...

The sermon centers on 1 Corinthians 10:31, challenging believers to align every action with God's glory rather than personal preference or reputation. Through biblical narratives such as Micah's idolatry, the faithful contractors in 2 Kings, and the parable of the unforgiving servant, the message emphasizes that true worship requires integrity, forgiveness, and a heart transformed by grace. Brothe...

A sermon on receiving God's forgiveness and granting it to those who sin against us.

Christ's sufferings extended throughout His entire earthly life, but culminated in His betrayal, trial, torture, and crucifixion. His suffering was physical, emotional, and spiritual as He bore the wrath of God against sin. Yet even after enduring such terrible suffering, Christ still had to die. Why was death necessary? The answer begins with Adam's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Under the c...

This sermon explores the character of Jesus through the lens of Mark 14, emphasizing that Christ possesses perfect knowledge of human weakness and sin yet maintains an unchanging, eternal love for His people. The central message asserts that Jesus's foreknowledge of the disciples' abandonment did not hinder His choice to save them, illustrating that God's grace is not contingent on human faithfuln...

What are you doing with the sin God has already brought to your attention? In this message from Psalm 32, we discover the agony of unconfessed sin, the immediate relief that comes through confession, and the abundant blessings that follow when we get things right with God. Don't let unconfessed sin rob you of the joy, peace, and praise that come from walking in fellowship with the Lord!

This devotional examines the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to illustrate that true righteousness is found not in self-reliance but in humble dependence on God's mercy. It contrasts the Pharisee's pride and contempt for others with the tax collector's confession of sin and plea for forgiveness, highlighting that the latter is justified before God. The central message emphasizes that...

Among the civil laws God gave to Moses in Exodus 21, there were stiff penalties for violent offenses. The punishment must fit the crime. Retribution should involve "life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise" (vv. 23-25). This principle, which has informed criminal justice systems ever since, has been called The Lex...