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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...

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...

Why do we worship on Sunday if the Sabbath is on Saturday? Throughout the world, the vast majority of Christian denominations hold worship services on Sunday. However, if you ask professing Christians what caused Sabbath worship to move from the last day of the week to the first, most would either say the Sabbath is unrelated to Sunday worship or point to tradition. But there are important biblica...

Dave Jenkins begins the November Equipping You in Grace series by examining God's sovereignty as the foundation of Christian contentment. From Psalm 115:3 and Romans 8:28–30, he explains how God's wisdom, goodness, and saving purposes sustain believers through suffering. Dave considers contentment amid grief, the meaning of God's promise to work all things for His people's good, and practical grow...

The sermon contrasts the human desire to earn salvation through works with God's provision of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Using Exodus 24 as the primary text, it highlights the Israelites' pledge to obey the law against Moses' response of offering a sacrifice, illustrating that the law condemns while the tabernacle and cross provide the remedy for sin. The message explains that J...

Justin Peters welcomes Todd Friel to discuss Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Hebrews 1:3, they consider how Christ's lordship shapes work, relationships, rest, and ordinary responsibilities. Their conversation also addresses biblical warnings about false teachers, the joy of obedience, and the importance of connecting sound...

Apostle John, after pointing to the necessity of hope of seeing Christ motivate a life of active purity (3). Like Thomas Watson asserted. Who that "Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet," John reminds the believers, on the need to use biblical vocabularies in defining sin: not only – as transgression against the law of God, as missing the mark of divine purity, as iniquity, as trespass, and...

This sermon examines the agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, emphasizing that His voluntary submission to the Father's will was the cost of human redemption. The text highlights the theological depth of Christ's humanity, noting that He experienced genuine fear and physical distress, symbolized by His sweat becoming like drops of blood, yet remained perfectly obedient. The preacher contras...

Paul, after he offered a hearty prayer on behalf of the Ephesian believers (16–19), in closing, he offers benedictive praise unto God. Pointing out two realities: a) Paul adores God's unlimited ability (20). In that, God's capacity of power, as well as His capability that transcends – our petitions and our perceptions. And His power is compelling. It is God's divine power that works within us. Sec...

The sermon examines the contrasting responses of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the transition from mockery to genuine faith. It emphasizes that all humanity begins in a state of rebellion against God, characterized by ignorance and disregard for divine authority, but the Gospel offers a path to redemption through repentance and trust in Christ. The text underscores the...

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 narrative of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 to address the deep weariness and despair that often accompany spiritual service and personal struggle. It highlights how even great faith can be overshadowed by fear and disappointment, urging believers to recognise their human limitations and dependence on divine grace. The message emphasises God's patient care, illustrated by the provis...

This sermon explores the human experience of feeling distant from God, particularly when observing the prosperity of the wicked. It validates the emotions expressed in Psalm 10 while urging believers to look beyond their feelings to the objective reality of God's covenant faithfulness. The central argument is that when God feels far away, Christians must remember the lengths He went to draw them n...

This sermon examines the contrasting lives of Abram and Lot to illustrate the difference between pursuing worldly comfort and trusting in God's provision. It highlights Abram's courageous rescue of his nephew and his subsequent refusal to accept spoils from the king of Sodom, demonstrating a faith that relies on divine promises rather than human validation or material gain. The message identifies...

The sermon explores the central truth of God's eternal nature and unchanging faithfulness, contrasting the brevity and fragility of human life with the permanence of the divine. Drawing from Psalm 102, the message emphasizes that while earthly circumstances shift and generations pass, God remains the same, offering a stable foundation for believers facing affliction or uncertainty. The text highli...

The sermon examines the theological distinction between the judgment of sin on the cross and the judgment seat of Christ, which evaluates the works of believers. It clarifies that salvation is secured by grace alone, while the Bema Seat determines rewards based on faithfulness and obedience to God's will. The message emphasizes that Christians must live with an awareness of future accountability,...

Putting on Christ transforms the Christian's words, thoughts, and works—not only for himself, but for his brethren, and especially for his God and Savior.

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the central tenet of the Reformation, Sola Fide, arguing that justification is received by faith alone apart from works of the law. It distinguishes the biblical gospel from self-salvation by examining Romans 3:28 and the theological debate surrounding the imputation of Christ's righteousness versus the infusion of righteousness. The message emphasizes t...

This sermon explores the theological concept of union with Christ as presented in Colossians 3:3-4. The central message breaks down this union into three distinct aspects: the believer's death to sin, their current life hidden with Christ in God, and their future appearance in glory. The tone is instructional and encouraging, emphasizing that this spiritual reality is objective and secure regardle...

What do idols look like in our culture today? This sermon explores the subtle nature of idolatry as described in 1 Corinthians 10, arguing that modern believers often worship the gifts rather than the Giver through comforts, pleasures, and conveniences. The message draws on Old Testament examples, such as the golden calf and the Israelites' grumbling, to illustrate how humanity consistently seeks...

The sermon opens with the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18, establishing the theme of persevering in prayer without losing heart. It then transitions to a biographical study of the Puritan duo Philip and Matthew Henry, highlighting their faithfulness during the English Civil War and the subsequent persecution of non-conformist ministers. The message details Matthew Henry's disciplined...