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"All the redeemed of the Lord will join in one great anthem." In this sermon on Psalm 107:1–3 titled "Religion that is True," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses this unity despite four different types of experiences people one can encounter. Those wandering in the wilderness in need of habitation, those bound in affliction needing relief, those suffering in ill health and starvation, or those on the...

This sermon explores Ecclesiastes 3, arguing that the passage is not merely a list of human experiences but a declaration of humanity's dependence on God's sovereignty. The central message asserts that God has appointed a specific time for every event, including both joy and suffering, and has intentionally limited human understanding to foster trust in His wisdom. By examining God's control, know...

The sermon explores Joshua 24, emphasizing the necessity of a deliberate and timely decision to serve the Lord. It highlights the importance of remembering God's past deliverance and blessings as the foundation for present obedience, urging believers to reject both ancestral idolatry and contemporary cultural influences. The text interprets the phrase "if it seem evil unto you" as a dismissal of f...

Galatians 4:7-21 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. 12 ¶...

The Bible on your kitchen table cost William Tyndale his life. Five hundred years ago, he gave English-speaking families the New Testament in their own language, and he was burned at the stake for it. Kevin and Josh tell Tyndale's story, including how his jailer's whole family came to Christ while he was in prison. Then they open the Scriptures to show why God wants His Word in every language. Jes...

God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy

God always gives good gifts. Man's response to these good gifts is one of sin and rebellion since the fall. The end of man's sinful works is death. God gives the perfect gift of Jesus Christ to deliver his beloved people from death, and gives them eternal life in Jesus Christ the perfect gift of God for all our needs.

This introductory study on the prophet Zechariah establishes the post-exilic context by examining the concurrent ministries of Ezra and Haggai. The sermon highlights the tension between the people's focus on personal comfort and their neglect of God's house, showing how divine discipline redirects their priorities. Through the lens of Haggai's call to rebuild and Zechariah's invitation to return,...

In Part 3 of this series, I continue examining what our Lord Jesus Christ meant when He said, "except it be for fornication." In this sermon, I go back to the Law of Moses and ancient Jewish marriage customs to examine what happened when a husband discovered that his new bride had not been a virgin. Could he lawfully put her away? To find out, we need to go to Deuteronomy 22:13–21 to see how this...

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...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Nahum 2 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

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...

As much as presence plays an important part with people in pain, so too is God often pleased to use good words, said in the right way at the right time, as another portion of salve to and growth in their hearts. Therefore, what do you need to consider and grow in skill in doing?

Courageously Committed Deuteronomy 3:28 | Joshua 1:1–9 The strength to fulfill God's purposes comes from knowing our responsibility, recognizing our accountability, and committing ourselves to what God is already committed to accomplishing. This message explores how God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, reminding us that the Lord never calls His people to accomplish His will i...

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...

What convinces a person that he will see goodness in the midst of severe opposition and suffering? In Psalm 27, David wrote, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple." From shepherd boy to king, David knew what it meant to suffer. Throughout his tr...

Our words have tremendous power - for good or for harm. In James 3:1-12, James warns about the danger of an uncontrolled tongue, shows how our speech reveals the condition of our hearts, and challenges believers to pursue the spiritual maturity that should shape the way we speak.

Taste and see that the Lord is good. I. A CALL TO EXALT THE LORD II. THE LORD'S DELIVERANCE

This sermon examines the practical application of the doctrinal teachings in Hebrews, arguing that true faith requires active obedience rather than passive hearing. The message is structured around three key responses to Christ's victory: embracing the access to God's presence, heeding the warning against willful sin, and enduring through the remembrance of God's past faithfulness. It emphasizes t...

This sermon explores the personal and passionate command to praise God, rooted in the wisdom of David as recorded in Psalm 103. The message emphasizes that praise is a requirement for the believer, urging a wholehearted response that goes beyond mere verbal acknowledgment to involve the entire soul. It outlines five specific reasons for praise: God's forgiveness of iniquities, His healing of disea...