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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...

When individuals commit to a serious and consistent prayer life, they may encounter spiritual opposition, distraction, and even persecution, as illustrated by Paul and Silas, who were imprisoned after casting out a demon. Despite their suffering, their deep devotion to prayer and worship in the midst of adversity led to a powerful, earth-shaking miracle that liberated both themselves and others. T...

The Lord Is My Light: Rediscovering Daily Prayer From ancient Judaism to early Christianity and the development of the Liturgy of the Hours, Christians have a long history of praying at appointed times, following structured Scripture readings, and observing the seasons of the Christian calendar. In this episode, we explore that fascinating history and introduce The Lord Is My Light: A Liturgy for...

How should Christians answer difficult questions about the Bible and the Christian faith? Dave Jenkins explains how to respond with biblical conviction, careful listening, gentleness, and respect. Addressing suffering, biblical reliability, salvation through Christ alone, sexuality, church hypocrisy, and judgment, he offers practical guidance for defending the faith while keeping Christ and the go...

Church history helps Christians gain perspective, recognize recurring theological errors, and persevere in biblical faithfulness. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins draws together lessons from previous generations to encourage believers to stand firmly on Scripture. Discover how the victories and failures of earlier Christians sharpen discernment, why Christ's faithfulnes...

Justin Peters examines Philip Anthony Mitchell's report of a teenage girl being healed of deafness at the ACCESS gathering in Texas. He discusses the importance of verifying healing claims, reviews examples from faith-healing ministries, and compares those claims with the apostolic miracles recorded in Acts 3–4. While affirming that God can sovereignly heal today, Justin distinguishes that convict...

Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Spend and be Spent, ask the question of what does it mean to truly give ourselves in service to God and others? In 2 Corinthians 12:15, the Apostle Paul declares with great joy that he will spend and be spent for the people he loves — and that phrase unlocks something profound about the Christian life. There is a difference between spending what we have and being spe...

This sermon explores the divine attribute of immutability, asserting that God is unchangeable in His being, nature, and purposes. By contrasting the inherent instability of human life with the constancy of God, the message emphasizes that God's perfect wisdom and power preclude any possibility of improvement or deterioration. The text highlights that while God's dealings with humanity may appear t...

This sermon examines the all-night prayer of Jesus in Luke 6, connecting it to the preceding persecution and the subsequent selection of the twelve apostles, including Judas Iscariot. The central message argues that extended prayer is not merely about receiving an answer but about aligning one's attitude and actions with God's will, even when that answer is undesired or painful. By analyzing the S...

This sermon explores the narrative of Peter's imprisonment and miraculous release in Acts 12, identifying three central themes: persecution, prayer, and preservation. It highlights the church's response to the execution of James and the arrest of Peter, emphasizing that their primary recourse was earnest, corporate prayer rather than human intervention. The text illustrates God's sovereign power a...

God has dropped blessings all around us. But we can be guilty of allowing other things take the place of enjoying God's gracious provision. Hear as Pastor Brian explains the application of Saul's men, and Jonathan walking through the woods dripping with honey, to us today.

Join us this Sunday morning as Pastor Bradley Chwastyk of Saint's Haven Presbyterian Church preaches on Psalm 5. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and is a church devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship as an effective and ultimately victorious means of reaching our community for Christ.

In Ephesians 1:7–12, Paul reveals that God's saving work in Christ extends far beyond the forgiveness of sins. Through three glorious truths- redemption, revelation, and inheritance- we see how God graciously redeems His people, unfolds His eternal purpose to unite all things in Christ, and secures an everlasting inheritance for His adopted children. Christ's blood has purchased our forgiveness, G...

The souls of men are highly valued and esteemed by Jesus Christ. How does our evaluation of the soul match that of Him who is the lover of souls?

Are you content in God's Word? Do you have control sometimes with trials, tribulations, and your own actions at times? How about prayer, do you do it as a laundry lists of things, or do you spend special time with the Lord, and then take time to listen?

Join us Sunday evenings as Intern Steven Tavel preaches through the book of Ephesians. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and is a church devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship as an effective and ultimately victorious means of reaching our community for Christ.

Jesus Christ is the Rock of our salvation. He is always just a prayer away. Listen as we draw out of Psalm 61 the times when we need to get to the Rock.

Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. (Psalms 90:16) *1/ A mark of being the Lord's servants - his people. 2/ The work that is to appear - Salvation 3/ Where it is to appear to us - Scriptures, providence, in our souls. 4/ How it is to appear to us - glorious.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the prayer of Moses in Psalm 90:16, emphasizing that the visi...

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines the internal and external causes of division within the church, identifying the devil and human flesh as primary adversaries to Christian unity. The central message urges believers to mortify ten specific sinful tendencies, including pride, evil suspicion, whispering, and an unforgiving spirit, which often masquerade as righteous conviction but ultimately serv...

*Singing Psalter 38 Text: Psalm 19 Theme: The LORD makes Himself known. 1. His revelation in creation 2. His revelation in the Word 3. Our biblical response to His revelation Closing Prayer

God, be merciful to me, a sinner!