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This sermon examines the life of Aaron, tracing his lineage, his role as Moses' spokesman, and his appointment as the first high priest. It highlights his faithful support of Moses and his intercessory acts, contrasting these with his significant failure in leading the Israelites to worship the golden calf. The speaker emphasizes the consequences of Aaron's disobedience and his subsequent attempt...

The sermon explores the theological concept of God's omnibenevolence, asserting that His nature is inherently good, kind, and gracious despite the presence of evil and suffering in the world. It addresses the tension between divine goodness and human tragedy by examining biblical examples, such as the patience shown to Noah's generation and the common grace extended to sinners like Judas. The cent...

This sermon examines the biblical roles of husbands and wives within the marriage covenant, grounded in the passage of Ephesians 5. The central message asserts that wives are called to submit to their husbands' leadership as an expression of their submission to Christ, while husbands are commanded to love their wives sacrificially, mirroring Christ's self-giving love for the church. The teaching e...

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:2) ~~~~ Remembrance Sunday ~~~~ *1/ Asking help of God. 2/ Receiving help of God. 3/ Giving thanks and acknowledging the help of God.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the believer's relationship with the living God through the lens of asking for, receiving, and acknowledging divine help, grounded in Psalm 121:2. The mes...

The sermon explores the profound influence of the tongue, emphasizing that words possess the power to either build up or destroy the soul. Drawing from the Book of James, the message highlights the danger of double-mindedness and the specific responsibility of preachers to speak only what is grounded in Holy Scripture, avoiding personal opinion or rashness. The central theme calls believers to rec...

This sermon addresses the anxiety believers may feel following a political election by emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty over human governments. The speaker argues that political shifts are part of God's divine plan, citing biblical examples of wicked rulers like Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar to illustrate that God uses such times to display His power and call His people to repentance. Drawing p...

Jesus Christ perfectly displays humility and patience. Looking to Philippians 2:3–8, Dave Jenkins considers Christ's willing service, His patience with imperfect disciples, and His obedience to the point of death on a cross. This episode of Contending for the Word Q&A explains how Christ's character shapes our service to others and our response to suffering. We need Jesus as our Savior, and His gr...

Drawing from the book of Titus and his personal experience serving as a deacon during a pastoral transition, the speaker challenges men to take responsibility for the future of their churches. He argues that pastors, missionaries, and church leaders are not primarily produced by Bible colleges but by healthy local churches that intentionally develop godly men. Using Titus's assignment in Crete as...

This message centers on the importance of living a life marked by continual praise to God, based on Psalm 34:1: "I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth." Using the example of Job, who continued to worship and praise God despite devastating loss, suffering, and personal tragedy, the preacher challenges believers to become "fountains of praise" rather than pe...

Using the example of Benaiah, one of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23, this message challenges Christian men to become the kind of leaders their churches desperately need. The preacher emphasizes that while churches are often blessed with faithful women, God has called men to step forward as spiritual leaders who strengthen and support the ministry. Benaiah's life illustrates three key qualities....

If you have ever been helped by someone during a difficult time, you probably still have a feeling of thankfulness to the person who helped you. As I look back on my life, I can think of several people who were especially helpful to me at different periods of my life. I am still thankful to what they did for me and my family. In today's message, we will look at the responses of three people who we...

Using Ezekiel 22:30 as the central text, this message is a passionate call for men to answer God's search for someone willing to "stand in the gap" and make a difference in a generation marked by moral decline, spiritual apathy, and compromise. The preacher explains that in Ezekiel's day, political leaders, prophets, priests, and the people had all failed in their responsibilities, leaving a natio...

The sermon examines the theological reality of spiritual death and total depravity, asserting that unsaved humanity is under the control of Satan and incapable of seeking God without divine intervention. It contrasts this state with the supernatural act of regeneration, where God quickens the dead and raises them to sit in heavenly places with Christ, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a gift...

🌎 How do we raise children who love God, embrace biblical truth, and remain faithful to Jesus Christ in a world increasingly opposed to biblical values? Raising godly children has never been more challenging. Today's children are surrounded by powerful cultural influences, social media, secular philosophies, peer pressure, and messages that often contradict the Word of God. As Christian parents a...

Biblical humility begins with seeing God rightly and remembering His grace in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines Philippians 2:3–8 and 1 Peter 5:5 to explain how Christ's humility shapes our everyday relationships. Learn to receive biblical correction, acknowledge and use your God-given gifts without boasting, confess sin, forgive others, and serve...

This message, based on Isaiah 36-37, focuses on the spiritual battle believers face against Satan's lies and intimidation, using the Assyrian king Sennacherib and his spokesman Rabshakeh as a picture of how the devil attacks God's people. The preacher describes Satan's tactics as a form of "information warfare," seeking to undermine faith by exalting human wisdom, questioning God's Word, attacking...

Drawing from James 4 and illustrated by the powerful example of the Moravian prayer movement of 1727, this message challenges believers to examine whether they genuinely desire revival or merely admire the idea of it. The preacher emphasizes that true revival begins with personal repentance and a wholehearted pursuit of God. He outlines five essential responses for those seeking revival: securing...

A Work in Progress, But a Work of God Summary of the Message This message emphasizes the wonderful truth that God is not looking for people who possess all the abilities necessary to accomplish His purposes, but for humble, teachable, surrendered servants who are available to His ability. Through the life of Moses, we discover how God transforms a self-sufficient man into a meek and faithful serva...

Christian patience reflects trust in God's sovereign timing, love toward others, and hope in Christ's return. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines Colossians 3:12–13, James 5:7–11, and Galatians 5:22–23. Learn how God's patience toward us shapes our relationships, why patience includes speaking the truth and confronting sin, and how the Holy Spirit strengthens beli...

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In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore Question 12: "What is our responsibility?" Answer: Our responsibility is to represent God by ruling wisely over his good creation, exercising authority in life-giving ways. We are called not to abandon or abuse our authority, but to serve as stewards. Created in God's image, we are called to represent Him by exercising authority with wisdom,...

This midweek devotional follows a current events update of Pastor Adams, which emphasized the coming judgment of God upon America, like that judgment of God upon Israel mentioned in Eze. 12. In this devotional, we examine God's stern warning against the false prophets and prophetesses of Israel in Ezekiel 13. Rather than faithfully proclaiming the Word of God and warning the people of coming judgm...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for a Spirit-filled family, emphasizing that Christian faith must permeate daily life rather than being confined to Sunday worship. It addresses the specific commands for children to obey and honor their parents, identifying this as the only righteous response that builds a correct attitude toward authority. The message challenges parents to avoid provokin...