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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...

In Philippians 2:3–8, Paul calls believers to turn from selfish ambition, look to the interests of others, and have the mind of Christ. Dave Jenkins explains how Christ's humility and saving work free us to serve, rejoice in another person's good, and give up our preferences when love calls for it. He also considers how to serve wisely while honoring the responsibilities God has entrusted to us. F...

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How Important Is It? How Important Is It To Hear Him? Why Is It So Essential? He is the Prophet. He is the Promise. He is the Priority. He is the Purpose. Hear Him! The Prophet, the Promise, and the God of All Grace Message Summary Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:18–22; Acts 3:22–26; Acts 4:23–33; 1 Peter 5:5–11 Central Truth: God has called us to hear His Son, trust His Word, and surrender our...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: James 4 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Learning to Fear the Lord The ABCs of the Kingdom of God Key Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; Deuteronomy 17:18–20; Jeremiah 9:23–24 Message Summary The fear of the Lord is the foundation of all kingdom wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Just as the ABCs form the foundation of reading and writing, the fear of the Lord forms the foundation of everything we do for God's glory. To fear the...

Christian persecution is rising in the five nations with the most evangelicals: the United States, China, India, Brazil, and Nigeria. In Nigeria alone, thousands of believers have been killed this year. Why is it happening, and what should Christians in America do about it? Kevin Swanson sees a spiritual battle behind the headlines, and a lesson in it: Jesus never promised His disciples an easy ro...

Lasting contentment grows as Christians learn to treasure Christ and submit their desires to God's Word. Continuing the November series, Contentment in a Restless World, Dave Jenkins considers Colossians 3:1–4 and Matthew 6:19–21. He explains how union with Christ gives believers a secure identity and how Jesus' teaching about treasure challenges the pursuit of fulfillment through possessions, rec...

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As much as God is often pleased to use His shepherds to be ministers of mercy and comfort being present with and giving good words to those in pain in His flock today, He is also often pleased to work in and through them to lead people through pain. Your merciful Lord is also often then pleased to work in and through you, who have received and know His comfort, to help one another. It's often true...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: James 3 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Christian service often takes place where no one notices. Yet every act of faithfulness is known to Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines the motives behind our service through Matthew 6:1–4, Colossians 3:23–24, and Mark 10:45. He considers the difference between receiving appreciation and depending on it, the danger of becoming proud of being overlooked, an...

Paul, comes to a summit of his revealing of God's divine indictment. Considered here, was: 1) the Cause of depravity (28a). 2) The Condition of depravity (28b) ...being total, radical inability, borne of the native nature of humanity's fallenness. Thus; thirdly: 3) A catalogue of sins illustrating the depth of depravity affecting: i) moral conduct (29), relationships (29–30a), attitude (30–31), fa...

Does God's Word really cover all of life? In this passage, we see that Isaiah warns the people from seeing value in competing testimonies! -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/11/sermon-sufficiency-of-law-and-testimony.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

Job gives an account of trepidation observed (2–17). Job observed that – it seemed as if, the wicked do get away with everything. He gives three categories of evil: 1. That the wicked exploit the vulnerable (2–4) 2. The poor suffer, while the wicked prosper (5–12) and also: 3. That the wicked love darkness rather than light (13–17). However, Job would have us contemplate the reason why – God being...

As he nears the end of his prophecy, Micah breaks into a lament. He openly mourns the loss of the godly and the pervasive practices of injustice. But in the final verse here, grief gives way to hope. God is still on the throne, poised to save those who call on him.

Romans 15:1–7 teaches the strong to bear with the failings of the weak and not live to please themselves. Christ's example governs the church: He did not seek His own comfort, but endured reproach for God's glory and the good of his people. As Holy Spirit applies the Scripture in our lives, He gives us perseverance, encouragement, and hope, so that believers may be unified in one heart and voice,...

The sermon emphasizes that believers will stand before the judgment seat of Christ to be evaluated not for their salvation, which is secured by the cross, but for the quality and manner of their works. The central argument distinguishes between the 'what' of Christian service and the 'how,' asserting that God judges the methods and motives used to build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. The spe...

We need the Father's witness and the Son's and Spirit's to give us assurance of our salvation

Genesis 15:7-21 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it. 8 And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? 9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. 10 And he took unto him all t...

Pastor Greg Barkman explains principles of God-honoring giving.

This sermon examines the parables of the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, and the fishing net to illustrate the supreme value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the necessity of total surrender to Christ. The preacher argues that while the cost of discipleship involves giving up everything, the reward of forgiveness and eternal life far exceeds any earthly loss, making the sacrifice a rational...