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The sermon explores the narrative of David and Uriah the Hittite through a hypothetical lens, asking what would have happened if Uriah had opened the letter containing his death warrant. This thought experiment serves as a warning to men of God about the dangers of moral compromise, illustrating how a leader's sin can betray the trust of their followers and endanger the entire congregation. The me...

This summary surveys Galatians 3 through Ephesians 3, and examines particularly the apostle Paul's argument in Galatians 3 against the Judaising heresy, emphasising that justification is received by faith alone rather than through the works of the law. It highlights the theological distinction between the Mosaic Law, which served as a temporary tutor to reveal sin, and the covenant of promise fulf...

This sermon examines the dual responsibilities of the preacher and the hearer as outlined in 1 Corinthians 4, emphasizing that church leaders are not masters but servants and stewards of God's mysteries. The central argument challenges the Corinthian tendency toward division and human boasting by redefining ministry as a role of accountability to Christ rather than popularity with the congregation...

The sermon explores the book of Esther to demonstrate that God's deliverance is rooted in His sovereign grace rather than human merit or faithfulness. It highlights the conspicuous absence of God's name and recorded prayer in the text to illustrate how God works behind the scenes, saving His people in spite of their compromises and spiritual apathy. By contrasting the ambiguous motives of Esther a...

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: Jacob was godly, but he looked and the winds and the waves and he took his eyes off of the Lord. Yes, he had met with the Lord and his angels and was recently reassured of God's call to return to Canaan. Yes, he had the support of his wives to return. Yes, God had protected from Laban. Yes, God prospered him and made him into 2 companies. But fear took over his life…agai...

Jesus highlights the ministry and message of John to teach us an important lesson about how we minister and how we receive the Word of God. May God spare us from the sins of compromise with the world and cynicism toward the Word of God. May God help us to receive the Word with humility and joy, respond to it in repentance and faith, engage with one another with love and grace, and minister the gos...

The sermon explores the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit rather than human strength to fulfill God's purposes, using the vision of the golden lampstand in Zechariah 4 as its foundation. It argues that Zerubbabel's task of rebuilding the temple was impossible by human might or power, requiring divine empowerment to overcome significant obstacles and discouragement. The message applies this p...

The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. In this exposition of Romans 1:16, Dave Jenkins explains why Paul was unashamed to proclaim Christ and why Christians today can share that same confidence. Discover why sinners need salvation, why faith rests in Christ's finished work, and why Jews and Gentiles are saved through the same gospel. This message calls believers to...

Righteousness or Wrath The message traces the condition of humanity from Genesis into Romans 1, showing that when people stop seeing God rightly, they eventually begin altering His truth, redefining righteousness, and calling unclean things clean. Romans 1 reveals both the righteousness of God in the gospel and the wrath of God against ungodliness, unrighteousness, and uncleanness. The warning is...

This sermon challenges believers to distinguish between physical bravery and the often more difficult moral courage required to stand firm in their faith. It argues that cowardice and the fear of man lead to compromise and spiritual destruction, citing biblical examples of those who failed to confess Christ due to social pressure. The speaker emphasizes that while legitimate caution preserves life...

Remember Now, That You May Know Message Summary | Micah 6:3–5; Numbers 22–25; Revelation 2 and 6–9 Central Truth: Remembering the righteous works of God strengthens our confidence in His faithfulness, guards us against compromise, and teaches us to trust Him with what we cannot fully understand. This message connects God's dealings with Israel in Numbers, His call to remember in Micah, and the rev...

I Will and You Shall The Mercy of God, the Responsibility of Faith, and the Victory of Obedience Scriptures: Joshua 11–12; Deuteronomy 11 and 30; Numbers 21; Psalm 136 Message Summary God's promises and our obedience are not in competition. They work together according to His Word. Throughout Joshua 11, we discover a beautiful relationship between what God promises to accomplish and what He comman...

In today's chaotic digital age, our spiritual well-being can easily become compromised by the overwhelming influence of social media. Platforms like TikTok, while providing valuable connections and resources, can also lead us into a cycle of comparison, distraction, and even sin. As we engage with these platforms, we risk losing sight of our spiritual priorities. Scripture reminds us in Hebrews 10...

The sermon examines the theological and behavioral disconnect in the life of the Apostle Peter, specifically contrasting his initial acceptance of the Gentile mission in Acts with his later withdrawal in Antioch as recorded in Galatians. It argues that Peter's vacillation was not merely a lapse in memory but a failure to align his actions with the doctrine he had received, driven by peer pressure,...

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of unwavering obedience to God's Word, using the narrative of Achan in Joshua as a primary illustration of how individual sin can bring collective judgment and severe personal loss. It argues that compromising with worldly standards or abandoning biblical teachings leads to spiritual death, whereas maintaining holiness ensures eternal life. The message is delive...

This sermon examines the trial of Paul before Governor Festus and King Agrippa, highlighting the futility of unfounded accusations and the political maneuvering of Roman officials. The central theological theme is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Festus identifies as the true source of conflict between Paul and the Jewish leaders, rather than any legal violation. The preacher critiques the...

This sermon examines Daniel 1:3-7 to illustrate how the world system seeks to assimilate believers by selecting the gifted, schooling them in secular ideologies, supplying their needs to create dependency, and substituting their God-given identity with worldly labels. The preacher argues that this 'Babylonian blueprint' mirrors modern cultural pressures that aim to reprogram the thinking and behav...

This sermon examines the fourth, fifth, and sixth plagues in Egypt, emphasizing that God's repeated warnings demonstrate His mercy and desire for repentance rather than immediate destruction. The central theological theme is the divine distinction between God's people and the world, illustrated by the protection of Israel in Goshen and the preservation of their livestock, which points to the redem...

Judges 17 is significant because it portrays Israel's spiritual decline when God's people reject His authority and create their own standards for worship and morality. Micah steals money from his mother, returns it, and then uses it to make an idol, establishing a private shrine and even appointing his own priest. Although Micah claims to worship the LORD, his actions demonstrate a mixture of bibl...

The sermon explores the transformative identity of believers who have been moved from darkness into the light of Christ, emphasizing that ethical conduct flows from this new status rather than preceding it. It examines the call to put off impurity and covetousness, urging believers to bear the singular fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, and peace—rather than the plural fruits of the flesh. The text hi...

This sermon examines Paul's address to the Athenians in Acts 17, focusing on the biblical anthropology that all humanity descends from one man and is created to seek God. The speaker highlights Paul's strategic use of Greek poetry as a bridge to communicate the truth of the one true God, contrasting the Athenians' right intuition with their wrong execution of worshiping idols. The central message...

Part two of Walking Worthy, and the ninth message in Pastor Robert Rohlin's study of Philippians. Paul writes to a church 600 miles from Rome and tells it to behave like the citizens of heaven they already are (Philippians 1:27-30). Rohlin works through the conduct, the cohesion, the courage and the conflict of that walk, using the Roman shield wall as his picture of a church that closes ranks. He...

Read: Numbers 25:1-9; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1 Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Christ encourages his church and warns them against compromising with a hostile world. 1. His comfort 2. His admonition 3. His encouragement Questions for reflection: 1. Are you a faithful witness for our Lord Jesus Christ? 2. Do you maintain an antithesis with our world? In what ways are you making compromises with our world? 3...

This sermon examines the Apostle Paul's motivation for surrendering his personal rights and liberties, identifying the advancement of the gospel as the primary driver. The central message emphasizes that true Christian service involves voluntary self-denial and cultural accommodation to reach lost souls, rather than compromising doctrinal truth. By contrasting Paul's flexibility with the immutabil...

The love of the world is a great snare. It's a trap. The more we love the world and the things in the world, the more anxious we'll be about things in our lives and as we go through these troubled times. The more we love the world and the things in the world, the more we're distracted from our main mission in the world as the people and as the church of God. As the church of God, as the people of...