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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...

(1) Israel Watch 10/28/26: October 7th kills continue to be hunted and killed. Election results are starting to come in but will not be known for certain for several days and then the coalition building efforts begin with Netanyahu's Likud Party winning a majority. We discuss the growing internal Arab parties in Israel and the fact that in the middle east, ONLY in Israel do Islamist Arabs get to v...

In his classic 1822 volume, Letters on Practical Subjects to a Daughter, New England pastor and biographer William Buell Sprague addressed the vital foundation of personal character: self-government. In this letter, Sprague reminds us that mastering one's own temper, thoughts, and passions is not merely a social virtue, but the key to inner peace and lasting usefulness. Here now is the letter on S...

This sermon examines the encounter between Saul and Samuel in 1 Samuel 9, highlighting the contrast between Saul's initial focus on lost donkeys and the divine purpose of his kingship. It emphasises Samuel's humility and approachability, noting that true spiritual authority does not require outward display or prestige. The text explores Samuel's gracious acceptance of his successor, demonstrating...

Deuteronomy 22 presents two bodies of Mosaic legislation: miscellaneous civil and social regulations governing neighbourly duty, creation order, and property (vv. 1–12), and a series of laws addressing sexual immorality, virginity, adultery, and rape (vv. 13–30). The sermon expounds these laws within their covenantal context, showing how Israel's civil code reflects the moral character of God and...

Christians should learn from the church's history while remaining governed by God's Word. Dave Jenkins explains the final authority of Scripture, the meaning of sola Scriptura, and the proper use of creeds and confessions. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Acts 17:11, and Jude 3, this episode shows how church history can expose blind spots, help believers recognize recurring errors, and deepen grati...

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Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the differ...

Canada is in bad shape. Alberta's separatist vote failed by 3 to 1…there are now more medically-assisted suicides than US gun homicides…and bill C9 makes preaching against homosexuality a hate crime. Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss what the last of the Canadian Christians should do – and how Christians in other nations can prepare for similar oppression. They ask… - If government schools be...

The sermon exorts believers to direct their attention away from earthly concerns and toward the heavenly realm, grounded in the theological truth of union with Christ. By highlighting that believers are raised with Jesus, the message establishes a foundation for pursuing spiritual realities over worldly distractions like wealth and anxiety. The text contrasts the 'muckraker' who looks only downwar...

The sermon examines Genesis 9:5-7 to affirm the biblical mandate for capital punishment as a reflection of divine justice. It argues that God demands a reckoning for unlawful murder because humanity bears the image of God, a truth that distinguishes humans from animals and establishes the inherent value of life. The preacher contends that modern society's rejection of this principle stems from a b...

This sermon explores the theological foundations of worship as rediscovered during the Protestant Reformation, grounding the discussion in the apostolic instructions found in 2 Timothy. It argues that acceptable worship must be strictly governed by Scripture alone, rejecting human inventions and extra-biblical traditions that obscure the gospel. The central message emphasizes that worship is a res...

Pastor Brian's sermon examines two instances in Matthew 22 where religious leaders attempt to entangle Jesus with tricky questions, highlighting the futility of human wisdom against divine omniscience. The first section addresses the Pharisees and Herodians' trap regarding taxes, illustrating that while Christians owe financial support and submission to government, they ultimately belong to God, w...

America is in its 250th year, and we have more freedom than almost any nation on earth. But is political freedom the only kind we need? Roosevelt named four freedoms in 1941. Jesus pointed to one more that no government can give. In this message from the series Celebration Sunday, Pastor Jim Scudder at Quentin Road Baptist Church looks at the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the...

As the Israelites stand at the base of Mt. Sinai, Moses again approaches the thick cloud where God was. Previously God had given him the ten commandments (20:1-17). In this encounter, God gives further instructions, civil laws, by which to govern the people. Included among these civil laws are instructions for relationships between masters and slaves. The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt and ex...

Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18 Article 2 Is the picture of kingship presented here realistic, or is it too idealistic? The sermon explores the theological distinction between wishful thinking and the infallible assurance of salvation, grounding this confidence in the divine promises and the testimony of the Holy Spirit rather than human merit. It then transitions to an exegesis of 2 Sa...

Dr. Schmidt examines how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego were under government control, facing death, and yet they stood firm in their biblical convictions and watched God deliver them from Nebuchadnezzar's furnace.

God's mercy that has saved my soul demonstrates its power and effectiveness best when it governs my responses to personal mistreatment and reaches out to those in need.

It was good for the nation to resolve this concern raised by assumptions and lack of communication. It is important to get the facts before taking action on a matter in a local church. The local church needs to be governed by the Lord Jesus Christ. He needs to be in charge and His will needs to be done.