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Mortify the Flesh Don't Let the Flesh Occupy What Belongs to the Lord! DON'T LET YOUR HEART FAINT! Learning to Walk by Faith, Mortify the Flesh, and Live for the Glory of Jesus Deuteronomy 20:1–9, 16–18 This message emphasizes the necessity of living by faith rather than allowing fear and the desires of the flesh to govern our lives. As Israel prepared to enter battle and possess the land God had...

Paul learned to be content in abundance and in need through the strength Christ gave him. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins opens Philippians 4:11–13 in context and explains how believers can pursue wise change while trusting God with the outcome. From 1 Timothy 6:6–10 and Hebrews 13:5, he shows how gratitude and confidence in God's presence help us grow in biblical cont...

This sermon examines the final exhortations of 1 John, highlighting six specific truths that distinguish the believer from the world. It emphasizes the biblical doctrine of assurance, arguing that true confidence in salvation rests solely on faith in the Son of God rather than human works or special revelation. The teaching explores the believer's confidence in prayer, the duty to intercede for ba...

How Can We Have Confidence in Our Salvation? | Hebrews 10:15-22 Not all confidence is created equal. False confidence is brash and boastful; true confidence is secure and peaceful — like a daughter jumping off the couch into her father's arms, knowing he will catch her. How can we know the confidence we have before God is true and not false? Hebrews 10 gives us a sure sign: when God saves us, the...

What is the mischief the mighty man boasts himself in, and is it the small, cute word men make of it today? Read verse 5 and ask what God destroys "for ever" (Psalm 52:5), and where all liars "shall have their part" (Revelation 21:8). Then ask why the man who trusts God is like a green olive tree, and in Whom he abides as a branch. "But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in...

The lesson addresses the question of how God is pleased with those who love and obey Him. It explains that this divine pleasure is rooted in the fact that human love and obedience originate from God's prior grace and are performed in and through Jesus Christ. Salvation involves not only forgiveness but also the ongoing transformation of believers into the image of Christ, eliminating sin to achiev...

This sermon emphasizes that the final piece of the believer's armor, the sword of the Spirit, is an offensive weapon designed for aggressive engagement with spiritual darkness rather than mere defense. The central message asserts that Christians are responsible for actively pressing the battle against the enemy, relying on the divine power of God's Word to demolish strongholds and take thoughts ca...

Dave Jenkins teaches from Psalm 119:49–50 and Proverbs 3:5–6 on trusting God's Word when life doesn't make sense. He explains how God's promises sustain us in affliction and how the death and resurrection of Christ give us confidence to bring our grief to the Lord, seek wise help, and obey what God has made clear. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/con...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus becoming the 'Captain of Salvation' by fully partaking in human nature to secure the redemption of God's elect. It highlights the profound sibling relationship established between Christ and believers, emphasizing that Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. The message addresses the defeat of Satan...

This sermon examines the first day of creation in Genesis 1, affirming the literal truth of God's Word against modern evolutionary theories. The speaker refutes the Gap Theory and the Re-creation Theory, arguing that they lack scriptural support and contradict the plain reading of the text. By drawing on Psalm 33, the message emphasizes that creation was instantaneous and complete, highlighting th...

This world is not our home. If you are a Christian, Heaven is waiting. You can be confident that Heaven is your eternal destiny if you are saved by the blood of Jesus.

I. The Divine Content II. The Certain Basis III. The Confident Expression Scripture: Luke 11:1-28 Text: Heidelberg Catechism, LD 52c

This sermon explores the apostle Paul's perspective on life, death, and suffering as presented in Philippians chapter one. It emphasizes that true meaning and significance are found only in Christ, challenging believers to view death as a gain rather than a loss and to live with a focus on fruitful labor for God's glory. The teaching highlights the Christian's higher citizenship in heaven, urging...

This sermon examines Jesus' final words on the cross, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit," as the ultimate example of suffering and dying well. The central message argues that while suffering is difficult, Christians can navigate it with peace and trust because Jesus perfectly obeyed the Father even in agony, fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 31. The analysis highlights that Jesus' death w...

The sermon draws a parallel between the city of Jerusalem described in Psalm 48 and the universal church of Jesus Christ, highlighting five key attributes: its beautiful location in God's hands, heart, and plan; the indwelling presence of God; its influence that causes even earthly powers to marvel; its reputation as a source of true joy and peace; and its strength as a fortress built on Christ. T...

When we wrong someone, is saying "I'm sorry" enough? Sin often leaves real damage behind, and genuine repentance requires more than an apology. In Leviticus 5:14–6:7, the reparation offering reveals that our wrongdoing not only harms others but also offends the holy God to whom we belong. God calls His people to take responsibility for their sins and, wherever possible, repair the wrongs they have...

Acts 3:1-10

1. God's Promises in Abram's Crisis 2. God's Covenant and Abram's Confidence 3. God's Covenant Cutting and Abraham's Cutting

This sermon explores Psalm 61 as a guide for navigating overwhelming life circumstances by turning to God rather than relying on personal strength. It emphasizes that feeling faint or anxious is not a failure of faith but an opportunity to recognize human insufficiency and seek divine refuge. The text traces a spiritual progression from the wilderness of distress to the security of God's presence,...

In this Remembrance Sunday sermon, Learning the Art of Patience, we consider the call of Psalm 27:14: "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart." Through the example of a soldier standing vigilant and ready, we learn that waiting upon God is not passive resignation, but courageous faith in the midst of conflict. David's experiences, together with the accounts of Is...

This sermon examines the doctrine of limited atonement, arguing that Christ's death was effectual and particular to the elect rather than a general provision for all humanity. By analyzing John 10 and supporting passages, the message demonstrates that Jesus died specifically for His sheep, securing their redemption and guaranteeing their salvation through His ongoing intercession. The text address...

What do Christians have to be thankful for, even when life is filled with uncertainty, disappointment, or hardship? While Thanksgiving often reminds us of family, traditions, and material blessings, Scripture points us to far greater reasons for gratitude that remain unchanged regardless of our circumstances. In this special Thanksgiving message, Pastor Robb Brunansky examines six biblical reasons...