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The sermon emphasizes that experiential Christianity is defined by the practical love and unity displayed within the body of Christ, rather than mere intellectual assent to doctrine. Drawing from Ephesians 4, the message argues that spiritual gifts are given to equip believers for mutual edification, fostering a maturity that resists division and heresy. The speaker contends that how believers tre...

This sermon examines the distinction between vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor within the church, using the metaphor of a large house to illustrate the difference between those who glorify God and those who do not. The central message emphasizes that being a vessel of honor is not about perfection but about a deliberate process of cleansing oneself from sinful behaviors and false teachings...

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...

This sermon addresses Christian husbands, urging them to fulfill their biblical mandate to nurture and protect their wives as outlined in Genesis 2:15. The speaker argues that a husband's spiritual health and devotion to God are the primary sources of his wife's emotional and spiritual well-being, citing Psalm 128 and Ephesians 5 to illustrate the connection between a man's walk with God and his d...

Grab your Bible and join us as we explore the biblical reality that God's moral law has not been canceled by the cross. Christ fulfilled its demands for our justification, and by the Spirit He is fulfilling its righteous requirement in us for our sanctification. This lecture walks through the three uses of the law and shows why grace does not erase the standard—it supplies the power to love and ob...

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...

God's Word calls Christians to give thanks in all circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how gratitude helps believers resist grumbling, entitlement, fear, and cynicism by remembering God's character, promises, and saving grace in Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 1, Philippians 4, Colossians, and Ephesians 6, Dave considers thanks...

This discussion explores the intersection of Christian faith and mental health, highlighting the distinct role of biblical counseling in addressing anxiety and depression. The conversation identifies contributing factors to rising mental health issues, including social isolation, digital overstimulation, and the erosion of trust in societal institutions. It emphasizes the unique pressures faced by...

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...

Dave Jenkins begins the November Equipping You in Grace series by examining God's sovereignty as the foundation of Christian contentment. From Psalm 115:3 and Romans 8:28–30, he explains how God's wisdom, goodness, and saving purposes sustain believers through suffering. Dave considers contentment amid grief, the meaning of God's promise to work all things for His people's good, and practical grow...

Justin Peters welcomes Todd Friel to discuss Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Hebrews 1:3, they consider how Christ's lordship shapes work, relationships, rest, and ordinary responsibilities. Their conversation also addresses biblical warnings about false teachers, the joy of obedience, and the importance of connecting sound...

This sermon explores the narrative of Jacob's departure from Laban in Genesis 31, framing the twenty-year period as a process of divine sanctification where God refines His people through hardship. The central message emphasizes that God's grace is unmerited favor, illustrated by Jacob's prosperity despite Laban's deceit and the family's pervasive jealousy. The text highlights the importance of mo...

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 00:00 – Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1–2 01:30 – Understanding the Greatness of God's Grace 04:24 – The Question Concerning Grace 05:37 – The Corruption of Grace 07:23 – The Continuation in Sin 13:51 – The Condemnation of Wrong Reasoning 16:09 – The Contradiction of the Gospel 23:44 – The Character of Genuine Grace 29:09 – The Change in Our Relationship...

The sermon examines the transformative change required of believers as described in Ephesians 4, contrasting the former life of spiritual darkness and vanity with the new life in Christ. It emphasizes that salvation involves a fundamental shift in mindset, where the 'old man' of deceitful lusts is put off and the 'new man' is put on, created in righteousness and true holiness. The message instruct...

This sermon examines the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, highlighting the Lord's intercession for Himself, His disciples, and future believers. The central message emphasizes the security of the believer, asserting that God keeps those who are saved, thereby preventing them from being lost. Key theological themes include the unity of the church as a witness to the world, the sanctificati...

Pastor Lee McKinnon expounds on Colossians 3:11, emphasizing that believers are a new creation in Christ, having put off the old man and put on the new. He argues against the notion of a dual nature where the old and new selves compete for dominance, asserting instead that the old self is dead and the new self holds all the advantages of union with Christ. The central theme is that Christ is the b...

Paster: Andy Riley Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Calico Rock, AR Old fashion singing and KJV preaching

This sermon explores the illustration of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that the primary responsibility of the believer is not to produce fruit through human effort, but to abide in Christ. Listen along as Pastor Gable contrasts the failed vine of Israel with Jesus, the true vine, and identifies the Father as the husbandman who prunes and purges branches to maximize fruitfulness for His glo...

Healthy churches must teach specific, gendered applications of the faith, rejecting the notion of a generic Christian identity in favor of distinct masculine and feminine expressions of discipleship. Christian men are to embody virtues such as sobriety, dignity, and self-control. These traits are not achieved through human effort but are the result of being trained by God's grace. Grace actively t...

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This sermon examines the list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, arguing that diligent pursuit of holiness is essential for confirming one's calling and election. The central message contrasts self-reliant moral striving with a grace-empowered life that begins with God's divine power and ends in eternal glory. It identifies spiritual stagnation as a form of nearsightedness caused by forgetting the defin...

Romans 8:9–11 teaches that everyone who belongs to Christ is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, who gives new life and assurance of salvation. Though the body remains subject to death, God's Spirit lives within believers and will one day raise them from the dead, just as He raised Jesus. This Bible teaching on Romans 8:9–11 highlights the Holy Spirit's role in Christian life, the believer's identity in C...

Text: Luke 18:9-14 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Jesus then gave his disciples another parable about the danger of trusting in one's own righteousness. As we celebrate Reformation Day, we find the heart of the Reformation in this passage: we are justified by faith alone, through grace alone, in Christ alone. We all, like the poor tax collector, are sinners in need of God's mercy. Yet God...