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Religious Freedom and the Bible's Freedom of Religion Clause. We are joined by David New (Constitutional Attorney). Topics discussed include: The Biblical Foundation of Religious Freedom. The Image of God and Human Liberty. The Constitution, Property Rights, and Freedom. Stewardship, Responsibility, and the Proper Use of Liberty.

A thankful heart grows from knowing God's grace in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Colossians 3:12–17, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical thanksgiving reaches beyond our words to shape the way we see life and treat others. This episode considers how the gospel confronts entitlement, why Christians need to remember God's faithfulness, and how we can trust His providence in circumstances we would never c...

This sermon examines the nature and responsibilities of the local church, asserting that it was established at Pentecost and must remain autonomous under Christ's direct oversight. The central focus is an analysis of five specific spiritual problems identified in the seven churches of Revelation, including the loss of first love, the tolerance of false doctrine, unqualified leadership, hypocrisy,...

Lying is not a minor fault or a harmless weakness to be excused or overlooked. It is a fundamental sin, originating with Satan himself, through which sin entered the world and brought untold destruction upon mankind. Lies conceal wickedness, pervert justice, destroy trust, and can ruin innocent lives, families, churches, and entire generations. God calls a lying tongue an abomination and warns tha...

WHO WILL INHERIT THE AMERICA WE LEAVE BEHIND? Psalm 78:1–8 (KJV)This message examines America's changing political and cultural landscape from the 1960s through November 2026 and asks a far more important question: What spiritual inheritance are we leaving the next generation? Drawing from Psalm 78:1–8, the sermon presents three biblical truths: a people must remember their foundation, a generatio...

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–18 What does it mean to live a life that is genuinely pleasing to God? In 1 Thessalonians 4, the Apostle Paul challenges a young church to grow in spiritual maturity, holiness, and obedience. He doesn't want believers to remain ignorant of God's Word, God's will, or God's expectations for their lives. Paul begins by emphasizing the importance of a Christian walk that...

The sermon explores the book of 2 Chronicles, emphasizing that a nation's destiny is determined by its response to God, as illustrated through the reign of King Hezekiah. It highlights Hezekiah's initiative to restore temple worship and celebrate the Passover, inviting a remnant from the northern kingdom who were ignorant of proper sanctification. The central message underscores God's grace and pa...

El mensaje enfatiza la necesidad urgente de la oración como el medio a través del cual se manifiesta la intervención divina en la vida de las personas. Se destaca que los cambios significativos en el cuerpo, la familia o el trabajo no son logros humanos, sino la obra directa de Dios. El tono es de alabanza y gratitud, exhortando a los creyentes a reconocer la fidelidad y el poder de Dios al atribu...

This sermon presents a Calvinistic exposition of Ephesians 1:1-5, emphasizing that salvation is the result of God's sovereign decree rather than human merit. The speaker argues that believers were chosen by God before the foundation of the world, establishing that election is an act of divine grace that precedes any human action or response. The text highlights the theological distinction between...

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The Word of the Lord Is Right The Privilege of Knowing God, the Responsibility of Walking With Him, and the Wonder of His Unfailing Purpose Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4; Amos 3:1–3; Psalm 33:4, 10–11; Psalm 147:19–20; Romans 3:1–4; Ezekiel 20:9–11; Zephaniah 3:1–7 This message explores the extraordinary privilege of knowing God through His revealed Word and the responsibility that comes with rece...

Some trials continue long after we hoped they would end. Grief remains, prayers seem unanswered, and waiting becomes exhausting. God's Word teaches Christians to give thanks while bringing their sorrow honestly before the Lord. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Habakkuk 3:17–19 and Lamentations 3:21–24 to explain how gratitude rests in God's unchanging characte...

God always gives good gifts. Man's response to these good gifts is one of sin and rebellion since the fall. The end of man's sinful works is death. God gives the perfect gift of Jesus Christ to deliver his beloved people from death, and gives them eternal life in Jesus Christ the perfect gift of God for all our needs.

In Part 3 of this series, I continue examining what our Lord Jesus Christ meant when He said, "except it be for fornication." In this sermon, I go back to the Law of Moses and ancient Jewish marriage customs to examine what happened when a husband discovered that his new bride had not been a virgin. Could he lawfully put her away? To find out, we need to go to Deuteronomy 22:13–21 to see how this...

3:26 How should churches select elders and what are their responsibilities? 17:57 What is hyper dispensationalism and is it biblical? 27:58 Why did you start Compass Bible Church? 29:21 Is Satan being thrown down to earth literally in Revelation 12 and is this during the Tribulation? 31:36 I got angry while talking to another Christian and said, "as God is my witness" is that wrong to say? 36:20 I...

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Groomed, Gripped, and Graced for His Glory The Courage of a Servant Who Knows His Responsibility and Who He Is Accountable To This message reveals that true spiritual courage is born out of knowing what God has called us to do, understanding who we are accountable to, and trusting His sufficiency to accomplish His purposes through us. God does not call His servants because they possess extraordina...

Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss two school shootings with very different outcomes. In one, hundreds of police did nothing for 77 minutes; in the other, one man stopped the shooter immediately. They boil down the huge implications for what it means to be a man – and how to train our boys to assume manhood. They discuss… - How hard it is to being willing to "die" for others in even the smalle...

THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST (Jesus is God) 1. His Preeminence in Conversion 2. His Preeminence as Christ A. The Reality of His Deity B. The Response to His Deity C. The Revelation in His Deity D. The Rank in His Deity

DON'T EVEN INQUIRE! Graced, Gathered, Guided, and Grown by God Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12–22; 11:1–32; 12:29–32 Central Truth: God is fully able to grace, gather, guide, and grow His people in the very world where He has planted them, without requiring them to adopt the world's ways. His unfailing love deserves our wholehearted trust, devotion, and obedience. The message reveals the remarkable f...

Remembering God's goodness strengthens faith, fuels gratitude, and helps Christians trust the Lord when present circumstances are difficult. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Psalms 103 and 77 and the biblical call to remember God's character, promises, and works. He explains how spiritual forgetfulness feeds unbelief, comparison, and discontentment, and how re...

Courageously Committed Deuteronomy 3:28 | Joshua 1:1–9 The strength to fulfill God's purposes comes from knowing our responsibility, recognizing our accountability, and committing ourselves to what God is already committed to accomplishing. This message explores how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, reminding us that the Lord never calls His people to accomplish His will i...

Christians can give thanks during suffering because God's character, promises, and saving grace remain unchanged. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Romans 8:28 to explain how biblical gratitude and honest lament can exist together. Learn to remember God's faithfulness, bring your burdens to Him in prayer, notice H...