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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...

Courageously Committed Deuteronomy 3:28 | Joshua 1:1–9 The strength to fulfill God's purposes comes from knowing our responsibility, recognizing our accountability, and committing ourselves to what God is already committed to accomplishing. This message explores how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, reminding us that the Lord never calls His people to accomplish His will i...

The devotional explores the spiritual discipline of waiting, using the narrative of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate the tension between human urgency and divine timing. It addresses the emotional difficulty of suspending judgment when outcomes are uncertain, particularly when high expectations are not immediately met. The message offers a practical method for balancing expectations by objectively weig...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/YchuoYh3K1E This sermon commemorates the Protestant Reformation by examining the courage and conviction of reformers like Martin Luther, who stood firm on the authority of Scripture against ecclesiastical and political pressure. Drawing parallels with biblical figures such as Elijah and Daniel, the message emphasizes that true faith requires a willingness to be...

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man who grew up in a Christian home in Northern Ireland but spent decades in a downward spiral of violence, alcohol, and prison. Despite hearing the gospel from childhood and receiving direct challenges from ministers to be saved, he repeatedly delayed his decision, seeking fulfillment through physical achievements and distractions. The narrative...

God called His people holy. What does that mean? It means being set apart for His purposes, and Deuteronomy 7 gives us 4 implications of that reality.

This sermon explores the biblical motif of shepherding, arguing that true church leadership is defined by possessing the heart of Christ rather than merely managing tasks. The speaker highlights Jeremiah 3:15 as a prophetic promise that God would provide shepherds who feed His people with knowledge and understanding, a promise fulfilled through Jesus Christ. By examining John 9 and 10, the text de...

VaultAI Summary: This sermon explores the compassionate relationship between Jesus Christ and the children of believers, using the baptism of an infant as a central illustration. It argues that the kingdom of God includes the infants of covenant parents, citing Christ's command to let them come and the biblical promise that their children are holy. The preacher contrasts the disciples' rebuke with...

This sermon explores the practical implications of the Christian hope in the resurrection, urging believers to respond to this assurance with unwavering stability and energetic service. The central message is that the reality of life after death should motivate Christians to stand firm in biblical truth against cultural pressures and false teachings. Furthermore, the text calls for a life of dilig...

1. Deliverance! 2. Deliverance by redemption 3. The corresponding call to repentance

This sermon examines Genesis 16 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of impatience and the attempt to 'help God out' when His promises are delayed. It highlights how Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands through Hagar resulted in lasting family conflict and generational consequences, demonstrating that human schemes often exacerbate divine plans. The message contrasts th...

The sermon addresses the human tendency to believe that God is distant and unaware of hidden sins, refuting this notion by affirming His omniscience and presence. It presents the call to "acquaint thyself with God" as an invitation to move from mere intellectual knowledge to a deep, personal relationship grounded in the Word of Scripture. The message outlines the incentives for this intimacy, incl...

The sermon critiques the modern church's adoption of consumerist values, arguing that marketing and human appeal have replaced the conviction of the Gospel. It asserts that the church has lost its nerve by seeking to please people rather than relying on the sovereign power of God to save souls. Drawing from Paul's ministry in Corinth and Athens, the message emphasizes that the testimony of Christ...

In this passage, the prophetess Deborah calls on Barak to save Israel from the oppressor—but Barak responds to the call with a bit of hesitation.

Discover how to overcome spiritual discouragement in Encouragement Behind & Ahead Pt. 2. God's Word offers unshakeable hope! When believers face disappointment and weakened resolve, the temptation is to listen to our own doubts. God answers this exact struggle in the book of Haggai by calling His people to consider their ways and trust His promises. We must learn to preach biblical truth to oursel...

Isaiah was a candidate up until the events of Chapter 6. Then he saw the Lord in all his glory and experience deep conviction for sin, saying, I am a man of unclean lips. The remedy was the live coal from off the altar administered to Isaiah's lips. Then he was purged from his sin and ready to preach the efficacy of the sacrifice of Christ.

This sermon explores Psalm 104 as a testament to the greatness, wisdom, and goodness of God revealed through His creation. The central message argues that the physical world acts as a reflection of God's character, with the heavens displaying His glory and the earth demonstrating His sustaining power. The exposition highlights how God's stability is seen in the permanence of the earth, while His w...

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) Heidelberg Catechism 31 Q. Why is he called "Christ," meaning "anointed"? A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning...

The sermon explores the transition in the Lord's Prayer from heavenly petitions to earthly needs, emphasizing that prayer bridges the gap between God's eternal will and human daily dependence. It argues that the phrase "in earth as it is in heaven" establishes a standard of perfect submission and glory that believers are called to emulate, while simultaneously inviting them to bring their temporal...

VaultAI Summary: This exposition of John 17:12 explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, emphasizing that Jesus Christ actively keeps His people from utter ruin and apostasy. The sermon highlights that salvation is not sustained by human effort or self-reliance, but by the sovereign power and vigilance of the Savior, who guards the souls of the elect as a shepherd watches over his s...

The Risen Christ Give His Church the Sign and Seal of Baptism 1. It's authority. 2. It's promise. 3. It's calling. Order of Service: Silent prayer Votum and salutation Psalter 421:1-2 Apostles Creed Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20; Ezekiel 36:25–32; HC Lord's Day 26 Prayer Psalter 140:1,3,5 Sermon Psalter 140:4-6 Close of Sermon Prayer and thanksgiving Psalter 322:1,4 Doxology Benediction

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of sharp rebuke and sound doctrine to maintain spiritual integrity, drawing primarily from Titus 1. It argues that while the Word of God is meant to exhort and encourage, it must also confront sin and false teaching decisively to prevent the church from being led astray by unruly talkers and deceivers. The message challenges believers to distinguish between bibl...

This sermon explores the parable of the ten lepers to highlight the critical importance of gratitude in the Christian life. It contrasts the nine who received healing but walked away with the one Samaritan who returned to glorify God, using this narrative to challenge believers to examine their own response to divine blessings. The message emphasizes that faith involves obedience before seeing evi...