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This sermon examines the biblical qualifications for a 'widow indeed' as outlined in 1 Timothy 5, contrasting her spiritual maturity with the carnal lifestyle of those who live for pleasure. The central message emphasizes that true godliness is demonstrated through a consistent walk of trust in God, persistent prayer, and the fulfillment of familial duties, particularly the obligation of children...

Believing That Is Becoming 1 Corinthians 2–3 | Jeremiah 32:38–40 This message emphasizes that genuine faith in Jesus is more than believing something about Him; it is a believing that is continually becoming more like Him. Our believing affects our behavior, and our behavior reveals whether we're being led by the Spirit of God or governed by the desires of our flesh. Paul confronted the believers...

The Always Life — Enriched by Grace, Equipped for His Glory This message emphasizes that genuine spiritual maturity is not measured merely by what we know about God, but by how what we believe is helping us become more like Jesus. Drawing from 1 and 2 Corinthians, it reveals how God has enriched His people through the grace of Christ, giving them everything necessary to comprehend His truth, commu...

God declares sinners righteous by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical doctrine of justification, the righteousness of Christ counted to believers, and the distinction between justification and sanctification. Working through Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, and James, Dave shows why good works are the fruit of saving faith and never the...

If the Lord asked you to leave behind everything you knew and follow Him to another country, would you go? This is the question that faced Jaron and Kim McFarland. Living a comfortable life in Maine with their seven children and their cow, suddenly the Lord asked them if they were willing to give up, "the way life should be" to bring the Good News of Jesus to Czechia. Almost two decades prior, Kim...

A Kenyan preacher, Paul Mackenzie, and 28 others have been convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult. How did the Good News International Church become the center of the horrifying Shakahola massacre? We investigate the history, religious teachings, mass graves, criminal convictions, and government failures behind this tragedy.

There is one declaration in the creation account in the book of Genesis that was not pronounced good, and that is in Gen 2:18, "...it is not good for the man to be alone." The genius of marriage was created to address the first recorded instance of loneliness. A brief survey of the scriptures on the topic of loneliness is offered. Loneliness need not be viewed as sinful. Providence will at times d...

Theme: In a world with countless demands and obligations, Jesus tells us to choose the good portion 1. A Peaceful Ideal 2. Reckoning with Reality 3. Choosing the Good Portion

This sermon explores the life of Joseph as a testament to God's sovereign plan working through difficult circumstances, emphasizing that character is built by focusing on God rather than one's background. It argues that while family and societal influences may be flawed or pagan, they do not dictate a believer's outcome if they remain faithful to the Lord. The message challenges listeners to remov...

Lord's Day 27 1. In Christ's Blood Alone 2. To Make Alive by the Spirit 3. For Children of the Covenant 4. Unto Every Good Work Psalters: 113C, 119S, 16A, 145A

The sermon addresses the age-old question of why the righteous suffer while the wicked appear to prosper, drawing from Ecclesiastes 9 to provide comfort and perspective. It argues that while life is full of trouble, believers can find peace by trusting in God's sovereignty and His promise that all things work together for good. The message encourages Christians to stop trying to control every deta...

This sermon explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints through the lens of 2 Thessalonians 3, emphasizing that Christian security rests not on human strength but on the unchanging faithfulness of God. The message contrasts the faithlessness of men, including false believers and external opponents, with the sovereign preservation of God's people, who are guarded by Christ despite the a...

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In Mark 4:35-41, we witness an amazing demonstration of the power and authority of Jesus Christ, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. When a MEGA storm threatened the lives of His disciples, Jesus simply spoke, and the wind and waves obeyed His voice, producing a MEGA calm! Yet, what followed was a MEGA fear as the disciples began to comprehend WHO WAS IN THE BOAT WITH THEM! Like the discipl...

This birth account of Jesus gives us some of the details in world history and gives a few details of Jesus birth. What Luke wants his readers to focus on is the message of the angels. This one born in the manger is the Savior who is both Lord and Christ. He is the good news and is capable of bring true peace to earth.

At this time we want to think more carefully about what a good and godly preacher should be like in our generation. I think that is very clear that the example of our Lord Jesus Christ is the best model for what a faithful preacher should be like. All preachers and all Christians should learn from their Master what a godly preacher and good preaching consists of. The preaching of Christ, as it is...

Text: Acts 8:4-25 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Persecution in Jerusalem drives the believers out into the surrounding areas. Through this Jesus advances his kingdom as his people begin to proclaim the good news of his resurrection. Luke specifically focuses on the ministry of Philip, one of the seven chosen by the church in Acts 6, who begins a fruitful ministry in a city in Samaria. Ma...

What if I am following the Lord, trying hard to do only what is right and good, but when I am doing good, someone threatens to harm me, or actually harms me? What if I suffer for righteousness' sake? How do I handle that?

Are there comforts we would be willing to give up if we knew that giving them up would help lead a friend or family member to a saving faith in Jesus Christ? This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing eternal rewards over temporary comforts, using the Apostle Paul's example in 1 Corinthians as a model for Christian living. It argues that believers should be willing to sacrifice personal ease...

Our imaginations can be quite vivid. It is important to seek to have the facts before drawing a conclusion. The nation of Israel faced a real test of character in our text. The good news is that they allowed God to direct them in the resolution to the challenge.