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Proverbs 24 part 2, Just "a little" is powerful enough to effect much harm - or good.

WITH APOLOGIES, DUE TO AN ERROR IN OUR RECORDING PROCESSES, WE HAVE NO VIDEO. While we may become frustrated with people who will not listen to us when we speak helpfully and reasonably, here we have divine patience and kindness with stubborn sinners. The Lord issues a plea to the hard-headed, the stubborn-hearted, who are far from righteousness, which is itself a wonder of grace. Even more, the L...

THE DAY I RAISED MY RIGHT HAND! ["I Swore to Defend My Country—But I Surrendered My Life to the King!"] 2 Timothy 4:6–8 KJV There is a day many American veterans will never forget—the day they raised their right hand and solemnly swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath represented commitment, sacrifice, and a willingness to serve something greater than personal...

This podcast examines the unified Protestant stance against Roman Catholic Eucharistic theology, highlighting the shared conviction that Christ's sacrifice was a finished event rather than a repeated propitiatory offering. It argues that the Lord's Supper serves as a memorial and proclamation of redemption, grounded in the priesthood of the ascended Christ rather than the priestly mediation of the...

The Queen of Sheba makes a diplomatic mission trip to Israel to see if the stories about King Solomon and his kingdom are true, and to establish solid trade relations that will benefit her country (Arabian desert nations today). We talk about gold, wealth, apes, peacocks and trains! We are reminded of the Biblical and Historical truthism found in the saying, "Hard times create strong men. Strong m...

The sermon examines the theological reality of spiritual death and total depravity, asserting that unsaved humanity is under the control of Satan and incapable of seeking God without divine intervention. It contrasts this state with the supernatural act of regeneration, where God quickens the dead and raises them to sit in heavenly places with Christ, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a gift...

"Pride Always Pollutes" Seek • Surrender • Submit • Serve Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 10:12–13; Deuteronomy 30:6; Zephaniah 3:1–7; 1 Peter 5:5–11; James 4:6–10; Psalm 143:7–8. Central Truth: Pride always pollutes what grace intends to produce. This message reveals the danger of spiritual self-sufficiency and the necessity of daily dependence upon the Lord. In Deuteronomy 10:12–13, God calls Hi...

Constant exposure to outrage, false teaching, and cultural confusion can turn vigilance into cynicism. In this Weekly Watch episode, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical gratitude steadies Christians as they exercise discernment. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Hebrews 12:28, and other passages, he encourages believers to test teaching by Scripture, remember God's goodness, value the local church,...

Is saying "I believe in Jesus" good enough to take you to heaven? Not at all! It has to be the one true Jesus Christ as mentioned in the Holy Scriptures the Bible associated with the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. No, you are not saved by believing in just any Jesus. True salvation requires a specific belief in Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior. Key Aspects of Genuine Faith Turning from...

In Romans 1:26–27, Paul connects dishonorable passions to humanity's rejection of the Creator. Dave Jenkins explains God's good design for sexuality, the enslaving power of sinful desires, and the call to honor God with our bodies. Read within Romans 1–3, this passage leaves no room for self-righteousness: every sinner needs the righteousness God provides in Christ. This message calls believers to...

This sermon explores the Fifth Commandment through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism, emphasizing the Christian duty to show honor, love, and faithfulness to parents and governing authorities. It addresses modern cultural resistance to authority by affirming that all leaders are instituted by God, even when they are imperfect or flawed. The teaching distinguishes between obedience and honor, no...

Genesis 1:31 "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day." King James Version

In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore Question 12: "What is our responsibility?" Answer: Our responsibility is to represent God by ruling wisely over his good creation, exercising authority in life-giving ways. We are called not to abandon or abuse our authority, but to serve as stewards. Created in God's image, we are called to represent Him by exercising authority with wisdom,...

Prices are up, wages are flat, and a house now takes almost half the family budget. If you're a dad feeling the weight of providing for your family, this one's for you. Kevin Swanson, Danny Craig, and Bill Roach start where every money conversation should start: God is good, and He has never let their families go hungry. From there, they get practical. Spend less than you make. Learn skills, not j...

Hear, That You May Live! Deuteronomy 9:1; 8:1–6; 10:12–13; Romans 10:17; Romans 12:1–2 Central Truth: God has given us His Word not merely to inform us, but to transform us. True hearing produces faith, faith produces trust, and genuine trust expresses itself through obedience. This message explores the importance of hearing the Lord with a heart prepared to honor, heed, and obey His Word. Through...

1 Thess chapter 5 explores the high calling of Christians to refrain from retaliation and instead actively pursue the good of others, even those who have mistreated them. It contrasts the natural human desire for revenge with the supernatural standard set by Jesus in Luke 6, emphasizing that non-retaliation is merely the baseline for Christian maturity. The teaching highlights that returning evil...

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...

Fearing man leads to joining oneself to the ungodly, and the harm that comes from that. But trusting in YHWH causes the upright man to view it as unthinkable to partner with the wicked, because he looks to YHWH for all good.

The sermon explores Paul's declaration in Philippians that he gives thanks to God upon every remembrance of the Philippian church, contrasting this joy with the severe persecution and physical suffering he endured there. By recounting the events in Acts 16, including the deliverance of a demon-possessed girl, the subsequent beating, and the imprisonment that led to the jailer's salvation, the mess...

W are not always so good at following the Lord. The simple reality of being a Christian is to follow Hum and do what He tells us to do. You cannot follow Jesus if you are focused on yourself or when you are focused on others.

(1) Israel Watch 11/4/26: We discuss the Israeli 10/27 & U.S. 11/3 election crossover and urge folks to be very careful believing the claims made about J.D. Vance (or anyone else for that matter). We have concerns about J.D. but some of the claims are dishonest and just untrue. Will Trump finish the job in Iran? (2) America went "blue": We discuss the results of the 11/3 U.S. elections with a Bob...