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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 study examines the sixth trumpet judgment in Revelation, focusing on the release of bound angels and the subsequent destruction that fails upon the ungodly. The discussion highlights the spiritual hardness of heart, illustrating how even catastrophic events cannot compel a response without the work of the Holy Spirit. By connecting this apocalyptic imagery to Jesus' warnings in the Gospels an...

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...

In Episode 8 of Insaka Season 3, the conversation turns to Biblical Preaching and the responsibility of those entrusted with proclaiming Scripture to handle God's Word faithfully, clearly and with conviction. Biblical preaching goes beyond delivering an inspiring message. It seeks to faithfully communicate what God has revealed in His Word, point people to Christ and equip believers to live in obe...

Doreen Virtue explains how Satan uses counterfeit spiritual experiences and false teaching to draw people away from the true gospel. She addresses the New Age emphasis on feelings, distortions of God's love, and deception concerning sin, judgment, and salvation. Pointing to Christ's sinless life, substitutionary death, and bodily resurrection, she urges listeners to repent, trust in Christ, and te...

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...

Church history gives Christians perspective on God's work through the centuries. Dave Jenkins explains how believers can learn from faithful Christians, recognize recurring errors, and rejoice in the Lord's faithfulness to his church. The same God who sustained his people in the past remains faithful today. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/conten...

This instructional kids message defines the theological concepts of faith and repentance using the Westminster Shorter Catechism as a framework. Faith is presented not merely as intellectual assent but as a complete trust and resting in Jesus Christ for salvation, illustrated through the physical act of sitting in a chair. Repentance is distinguished from mere remorse, defined instead as a decisiv...

The sermon explores the theological significance of Christ's blood by drawing parallels with the biological functions of red and white blood cells. It argues that just as white blood cells engulf, break down, and consume foreign invaders to protect the body, Christ's sacrifice completely covers, breaks, and consumes human sin, ensuring total forgiveness. The speaker refutes the idea that salvation...

Thanksgiving is a humble and wholehearted response to God for what He has done for us. However, sometimes, even children of God may be far from Him, and fail to give Him rightful glory. Was this not the case with Jonah? This devotional traces God's gracious dealings with Jonah, despite his initial disobedience, until he no longer fled from Him, but testified, 'I will sacrifice unto thee with the v...

The sermon explores the Christian call to run the race of faith with endurance, as outlined in Hebrews 12, by laying aside spiritual weights and fixing one's eyes on Jesus. It emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's fire to purify, empower, and energize believers, drawing on biblical examples from the burning bush to Pentecost. The message warns against the lethargy of lukewarm faith, urging...

Temptations can be extremely frustrating to new believers. They need to understand that undergoing temptation is not a bad thing. Even Jesus was tempted. It is the response to temptation that is vitally important. Temptations and trials give believers opportunity to show their love and obedience to God by showing a holiness like God's.

This sermon examines the immediate human response to the Fall as recorded in Genesis 3, focusing on the progression of hiding from God. The central message argues that man's first instinct is to cover his sin with self-righteousness, symbolized by the fig leaves, rather than seeking divine grace. The text highlights how conscience, instead of leading to repentance, often drives individuals to flee...

Sound doctrine is for every Christian. Dave Jenkins explains how biblical truth shapes godly living, strengthens discernment, deepens worship, and helps believers stand firm in the hope of God's promises. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon examines the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus in Acts 9, highlighting the sovereign initiative of God in confronting a zealous persecutor with the reality of his sin. The message emphasizes that true conversion requires conviction of sin and submission to Jesus as Lord, illustrated by Saul's immediate question, "What do you want me to do?" Drawing from 1 Timothy 1, the text presen...

The God who begins the work of salvation will bring it to completion. Dave Jenkins reflects on God's faithfulness in saving, sustaining, sanctifying, and ultimately glorifying his people. Drawing on Philippians 1:6 and Lamentations 3:22–23, he encourages believers to trust God's promises and look to him through every season of life. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit https://s...

The book of James is written to Believers to teach them the proper response of faith. How does Spirit-wrought faith respond to things which try our faith and our brethren?

Many ask the question of who was responsible for the death of the Lord Jesus Christ? Was it the Jews, was it the Romans? The honest answer is that it was each one of us and because of our sin nature we are all guilty of putting Jesus on the cross.

On this Let's Talk Pastor Rocky Stevenson of Benoni Bible Church is joined with Bill Jack from Worldview Academy in the USA, and they discuss and examine the historical impact of secularism on Christian institutions, arguing that the separation of sacred and secular spheres has led to the erosion of family and church authority. It highlights the rise of youth ministry as a reactive phenomenon to c...

Believers endure because God faithfully preserves His people. Dave Jenkins explains biblical perseverance from Philippians 1:6 and Hebrews 12:1–2, showing how God's grace sustains Christians through suffering, weakness, and struggle. Learn why perseverance does not mean sinless perfection and how fixing your eyes on Christ strengthens you to continue in faith. For more episodes of Contending for t...

The sermon explores the theological tension between God's sovereign mercy and human responsibility, arguing that divine grace is extended to all but results in either humility or hardening of the heart. Drawing from Romans, Hebrews, and Revelation, the message clarifies that God's judgment is not an act of cruelty but a withdrawal of protection, leaving individuals vulnerable to the destructive na...

The sermon examines the apostles' defense before the Sanhedrin, focusing on Peter's response to the accusation that they are bringing Jesus' blood upon the Jewish leadership. It identifies three key components of the apostolic message: the council's transgression in crucifying Christ, which bore the curse of the law on their behalf; Christ's triumph through His resurrection and exaltation to the r...

Theme: We Chose to Ally Ourselves with Satan, God Stops that Alliance and Promises Purpose and Salvation. I. We Trusted Satan More than God! – vv. 1-13 II. God's Curse on Sin Focuses Forward to Future Service – vv. 14-19 A. God's Curse of Satan includes the Promise of Christ – vv. 14-15 B. God's Curse on the Woman Promises Future Generations – v. 16 C. God's Curse on Adam Promises Future Work – vv...

In our passage for this Sunday, Pilate asks Jesus a question that people have been asking ever since: "What is truth?" As we consider our Lord's response, we will see how the truth of Jesus Christ confronts us, calls us to follow Him, costs us our autonomy, and ultimately restores us to who God created us to be. The question before each of us is not simply, "Is Christianity true" but "What will I...

This sermon explores the narrative of Jesus calling Simon Peter and his partners to become fishers of men, emphasizing Jesus' sovereignty over all creation and His role as the ultimate Master. The preacher highlights the contrast between Peter's professional expertise and Jesus' divine authority, illustrating that Christ knows better than humans in every aspect of life, including their vocations....