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View this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyP1743WxDE This sermon examines the visit of the Magi in Matthew 2 to explore the tension between spiritual distance and proximity to Christ. It highlights God's sovereign grace in bringing those who are far away, including those with occult backgrounds, into a relationship with Jesus, while simultaneously warning that extensive biblical knowl...

Church history reminds us that God has sustained His people through persecution, false teaching, and difficult seasons. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on how faithful Christians from the past encourage perseverance and biblical conviction. Drawing from Hebrews 13:7 and Hebrews 12:1–2, Dave explains how believers can learn from their examples without idolizing...

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines the life and legacy of John Brown of Haddington, illustrating the principle from Proverbs 22:29 that diligence in one's business leads to standing before kings. The central message emphasizes that God honors consistent effort and tenacity over raw talent, as seen in Brown's self-taught mastery of Greek and his prolific theological works. Key themes include the...

This devotional explores the challenging spiritual discipline of stillness, drawing primarily from Psalm 46:10 to encourage believers to release their anxiety and trust in God's sovereignty. It highlights the theological distinction between silence as an absence of response and silence as a profound sign of divine intimacy and confidence. By referencing Oswald Chambers, the message emphasizes that...

This sermon explores Psalm 11 as a call to trust in God's sovereignty amidst the temptation to flee from suffering. The central message contrasts the unreliable sight of human fear with the reliable reality of God's presence in His holy temple, emphasizing that the Lord sees, tests, and ultimately judges the wicked. By identifying the 'Righteous One' as a Christological figure who endures the cup...

John 15:26 "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:" King James Version

This sermon explores the divine power of Jesus Christ as revealed in His roles as Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 1, the message emphasizes that Jesus is not merely a distant architect but the active agent who brought the universe into existence from nothing and continuously holds all things together. The exposition contrasts this dynamic preservation with passive...

This sermon examines Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane to illustrate the necessity of surrendering personal will to God's purpose in evangelism. The message emphasizes that effective ministry requires a life of earnest prayer, seeking God's specific will through obedience and fasting, and embracing the reproach of Christ as a living sacrifice. By contrasting the impossibility of the Grea...

This sermon explores the spiritual danger of 'drying up' or withering, using the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 as a central illustration. The message identifies five areas where believers may experience spiritual stagnation: church services, suffering, sin, the state of the soul, and the direct relationship with the Savior. It emphasizes that God does not expect perfection or an...

The sermon explores the theological significance of Psalm 72:16, interpreting the image of a handful of corn on the mountaintops as a metaphor for the advancement of God's kingdom through the simple sowing of the gospel. It argues that the church's growth is not achieved through military power or human effort, but through the divine power inherent in the preached Word, which transforms even the mo...

The devotional emphasizes the necessity of shifting the focus of prayer from personal needs to the exaltation of God, drawing on Psalm 66 to illustrate that God listens to those who approach Him with a heart free of cherished iniquity. It argues that true prayer involves high praises that lift up God's character and glory, a practice that enriches the believer's spiritual life and aligns with the...

The speaker shares a personal story of returning to the Indianapolis Colts to illustrate the profound value of teamwork and mutual support. This narrative serves as a foundation for encouraging the audience to become active teammates in the mission of Lifeline Ministries, an organization dedicated to bringing hope and Christ to those in need. The core message emphasizes that giving courage means h...

The early creeds helped the church clarify biblical truth, defend against false teaching, and preserve sound doctrine. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how these statements connect believers to the historic Christian faith while remaining subject to Scripture. Drawing on Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 1:13–14, this episode encourages Christians to guard sound doctrine an...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 9 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

During this period, Spurgeon is locked in combat, contending for the honour and glory of Christ. This sermon is situated both in the overall battle he is fighting, but also in the context of a pastoral ministry in which he is conscious of the need to feed and encourage the flock of Christ. So, having previously preached on the Lamb in glory (the previous sermon in this volume, number 2095, if you...

This sermon explores the practical outcomes of church unity as described in Ephesians 4, identifying three specific fruits: doctrinal stability, directed growth, and driven connectedness. The message emphasizes that unity is not merely for social harmony but serves to protect believers from being swayed by false doctrines or emotional manipulation, ensuring they remain grounded in the truth of Scr...

~~~~~ No 32 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:1-7** This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: ....Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.....But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved...

COMMITTED UNTIL… We Do Not Leave the Fight Until the Family Has Rest Primary Passage: Numbers 32 Supporting Passages: Joshua 14; John 3:16; 1 John 3:16; 2 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 3:16; Malachi 3:16; Hebrews 11:6–7; Proverbs 16:3 Central Truth: God has not called us merely to possess something for ourselves. He has joined us to a family. And love for that family demands that we remain committed, e...

The devotional explores the biblical command to cast burdens upon the Lord, emphasizing that this act requires genuine faith and the release of personal control. It distinguishes between merely throwing a worry to God and truly letting go, noting that carrying loads not designed for human endurance leads to spiritual and physical exhaustion. The message highlights that God's care is active and tha...

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 194 Focused on Scripture and the Finish Line: Scripture Ephesians 6:10-17 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

This sermon explores the narrative of Joseph in Genesis 37 to demonstrate the sovereignty of God over human evil and circumstance. It argues that God orchestrated specific events, such as the timing of the Ishmaelite traders and the interventions of Reuben and Judah, to fulfill His divine plan for Joseph despite the brothers' jealousy and malice. The teaching emphasizes the importance of meditatin...

Went over some developments on the Mormon front, the fact that Mormonism really is splintering fast into self-prophet groups with all sorts of different views and beliefs. We also looked at a statement posted by Leighton Flowers (written by someone else) that said that if Judas or Pilate had "repented" that God could have found "someone else." We thought through what that would mean and realized t...

Dawn Hill examines Vlad Savchuk's "octopus spirit" teaching and the Scriptures used to support it. She explains why passages about thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare should be read in context rather than used to establish an unnamed demon. She closes with biblical encouragement to seek counsel, resist isolation, and look to Christ and His Word. For more from Dawn, please visit: https://se...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' anger, arguing that His righteous indignation reveals His deep passion for the integrity of God's house and the well-being of His people. The speaker identifies five specific triggers for Christ's anger: the abuse of the vulnerable, the hypocrisy of religious leaders, the spiritual adolescence of demanding signs despite evident blessings,...