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The church endures because its Savior is faithful. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Isaiah 40:8 and Matthew 16:18 to explain why Christians can stand firm in every generation. Concluding this month's church history focus, Dave highlights God's unchanging Word, Christ's promise to build His church, and our responsibility to pass the same gospel to those who f...

In Romans 1:24–25, Paul describes God's righteous judgment in giving sinners over to their chosen rebellion. Dave Jenkins explains how sinful desires, bodily dishonor, and the exchange of truth for lies flow from worshiping creation instead of the Creator. This message calls believers to examine their hearts, honor God with their bodies, and answer temptation with Scripture. It also proclaims the...

Don't take the first pastoral call that comes along. Don't wait for a perfect one, either. Somewhere between paralysis and presumption is a faithful way to decide, and most men facing a call have no map for finding it. In part two of our series on the pastoral call, Dr. Paul Ipema explains how an internal desire and an external open door work together, why an inquiry deserves more than a polite "n...

We discuss the subtle differences in Scripture's use of "the slothful" and "the sluggard", and are reminded of redemption and second chances for those who will REPENT toward God with faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ! Also Reference: (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) https://bbfohio.com

God is looking for faith and obedience

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. (Matthew 24:44) ~~~~ Evening Harvest Thanksgiving Service. ~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the imperative for believers to maintain spiritual readiness for the imminent and unpredictable return of Jesus Christ. Drawing primarily from Matthew 24:44 and the parable of the ten virgins, the message em...

Faith Trumps Feelings !

This sermon explores the practical implications of Christ's return by examining 2 Peter 3, 1 Thessalonians 5, and Titus 2. It argues that the certainty of the Second Coming should not lead to passivity or anxiety, but to a life of holy conduct, sober watchfulness, and mutual encouragement. The speaker emphasizes that God's delay is an act of mercy, allowing time for repentance, while believers are...

The sermon centers on the biblical assurance that for the believer, death represents an immeasurable gain rather than a loss. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1:21-23, the message explains that the moment a Christian dies, they are immediately present with the Lord, free from sin, sorrow, and physical decay. This transition is described as entering paradise, a state of perfect communion with Chr...

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...

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. (John 11:43-45) ~~~~~ Afternoon Harvest Thanksgiving Ser...

Joshua Emmanuel grew up the son of a Presbyterian minister and memorized the Westminster Confession by age 8. By 13 he was using drugs and making a point of being the atheist in his Christian school's Bible class. At 17, God brought him back. Today Joshua runs the Jungle Ministry in Jos, Nigeria, working with the men most churches there have written off: addicts, hustlers, and traffickers living i...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Jonah 2 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Summary AI Generated... The sermon presents 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 as a message of Christ's triumph and the church's testimony. Although Paul left Troas unsettled, he trusted Christ's leading—a reassurance applied to the congregation's move from Lake Sherwood. In the triumphal procession, Christ is the conquering general, and believers are captives rescued by His grace, living evidence of His victo...

Christians pursue holiness because they belong to Jesus Christ. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins examines 1 Peter 1:13–16 and explains how God's holy character shapes the believer's conduct. Learn the relationship between justification and sanctification, why holiness differs from legalism and outward respectability, and how saving grace produces obedience. Dave offers practic...

Dawn Hill is joined by Dave Jenkins to discuss grieving with hope after personal loss and leaving false teaching. They consider the sorrow of losing loved ones, the loss of relationships and trust after leaving the New Apostolic Reformation, and the comfort found in Christ. Turning to Scripture, Dawn and Dave explain biblical lament, Christ's compassion, the Holy Spirit's comfort, and the hope of...

Christians can treasure church history without treating any generation as a perfect Christian age. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how to receive the wisdom of previous generations, learn from their failures, and test everything by Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ Drawin...

This sermon explores the book of Habakkuk as a model for honest and bold prayer, highlighting the prophet's dialogue with God regarding the prevalence of wickedness and the apparent delay in divine judgment. The central message encourages believers to bring their struggles and doubts directly to the Lord, trusting that His answers, though sometimes unexpected or delayed, are always right and suffi...

This sermon examines a distinctive of healthy churches as being evangelistic, grounded in the example of the early church in Acts 5. It clarifies common misunderstandings of evangelism and defines it simply as the proclamation of the plain gospel message. The preacher emphasizes that evangelism is a command for the entire body of believers, driven by obedience to Christ, compassion for perishing s...

If Jesus Christ revealed the day of His return, would you change the way you live today? In I Thessalonians 4:1–18, the Apostle Paul calls believers to walk in a way that pleases God, grow in holiness, and obey His Word. The promise of Christ's return is not an invitation to guess dates—it is a reason to examine our priorities and live faithfully now. In this message, Pastor Ed Decker challenges C...

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