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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...

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...

This sermon concludes a series on the Sermon on the Mount by examining the exclusivity of salvation through the narrow gate and the narrow way, contrasting it with the broad path to destruction. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace and election, rejecting any human effort or addition to the gospel. The text warns against false prophets who disguise themselves as...

The sermon explores the doctrine of justification by faith as the foundation for a believer's peace with God, drawing from Romans 5:1. It emphasizes that this peace is not merely an emotional state but a secure legal standing before God, achieved through the imputation of Christ's righteousness rather than human effort. The message distinguishes between the objective reality of being at peace with...

The piece presents a detailed account of a widespread religious revival occurring across the Saratoga region, highlighting the transformation of previously destitute areas into centers of fervent faith. It documents the rapid growth of congregations in towns such as Malta, Stillwater, Ballston, and Galway, where hundreds of individuals have publicly professed their faith and joined the church. The...

Over a hundred years ago, two young men in Northeast India journeyed to learn reading and writing. By God's grace, they were converted to Christianity through the ministry of missionary Watkin R. Roberts, and became the first Christians among their people, helping to spread the Gospel and begin Bible translation work in the Vaiphei language. Their vision eventually led to the publication of the co...

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...

Humanity living life before God is the theme of Psalm 92 and the Bible as a whole. In this sermon on Psalm 92:1–15 titled "Godly or Ungodly," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones takes the opportunity to walk through the psalm and observe the life of people before God's presence. What are the two types of people in this world? Listen to hear the only distinction that truly includes all people in one of two cate...

Today's reading for November 3 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is 2 Chronicles 29-30; Hebrews 10:26-39; and Ps...

Chapter 12 of John Owen's The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded establishes that true spiritual mindedness requires a fundamental transformation of our affections—our deepest desires, loves, and longings. Owen argues that because human affections are thoroughly corrupted by the Fall, they naturally rebel against God and cling to worldly vanities. This depravity cannot be cured by temporar...

This sermon examines Revelation 14:14-20, presenting the imagery of two distinct final harvests that signify the end of the age. The preacher identifies the first harvest as the gathering of the godly, represented by wheat, which Christ personally reaps to bring His people into the heavenly storehouse. In contrast, the second harvest depicts the gathering of the ungodly, represented by grapes, whi...

Why do we worship on Sunday if the Sabbath is on Saturday? Throughout the world, the vast majority of Christian denominations hold worship services on Sunday. However, if you ask professing Christians what caused Sabbath worship to move from the last day of the week to the first, most would either say the Sabbath is unrelated to Sunday worship or point to tradition. But there are important biblica...

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...

The sermon contrasts the human desire to earn salvation through works with God's provision of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Using Exodus 24 as the primary text, it highlights the Israelites' pledge to obey the law against Moses' response of offering a sacrifice, illustrating that the law condemns while the tabernacle and cross provide the remedy for sin. The message explains that J...

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...

What does it mean to give thanks always, even in suffering? In Ephesians 5:18–20, Paul teaches that genuine gratitude is a natural expression of a life filled with the Holy Spirit. Biblical thanksgiving is more than a holiday tradition or a response to life's blessings. Spirit-filled believers are called to give thanks to God in every season—the highs, the lows, and the ordinary moments of everyda...

THE KEEPERS OF THE THRESHOLD! 2 Chronicles 34:8–15 (KJV) During the reign of King Josiah, the neglected temple in Jerusalem was being repaired. Among those serving in the restoration were Levites described as keepers of the doors. These faithful servants helped receive contributions brought for the repair of God's house. Their responsibilities remind us of three powerful spiritual truths. First, t...

Heidleberg Catechism Q. 86 Q. Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace through Christ without any merit of our own, why then should we do good works? A. Because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, is also renewing us by his Spirit into his image, so that with our whole lives we may show that we are thankful to God for his benefits, and that he may be praised through us, and furth...

Apostle John, after pointing to the necessity of hope of seeing Christ motivate a life of active purity (3). Like Thomas Watson asserted. Who that "Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet," John reminds the believers, on the need to use biblical vocabularies in defining sin: not only – as transgression against the law of God, as missing the mark of divine purity, as iniquity, as trespass, and...

This sermon examines the agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, emphasizing that His voluntary submission to the Father's will was the cost of human redemption. The text highlights the theological depth of Christ's humanity, noting that He experienced genuine fear and physical distress, symbolized by His sweat becoming like drops of blood, yet remained perfectly obedient. The preacher contras...

Paul, after he offered a hearty prayer on behalf of the Ephesian believers (16–19), in closing, he offers benedictive praise unto God. Pointing out two realities: a) Paul adores God's unlimited ability (20). In that, God's capacity of power, as well as His capability that transcends – our petitions and our perceptions. And His power is compelling. It is God's divine power that works within us. Sec...

The sermon examines the contrasting responses of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the transition from mockery to genuine faith. It emphasizes that all humanity begins in a state of rebellion against God, characterized by ignorance and disregard for divine authority, but the Gospel offers a path to redemption through repentance and trust in Christ. The text underscores the...

The call to build or rebuild for God is great. It is a privilege and a duty to serve. Listen as Pastor Brian dives into the meaning of the names in Nehemiah to see how they contributed to the wall and how it applies to us today.