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Christians are called to receive, defend, live, and pass on the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Concluding this church history series, Dave Jenkins considers Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 2:2 and explains how sound doctrine shapes worship, character, family life, the local church, and everyday obedience. Because Jesus Christ faithfully builds and sustains His church, believers can stand firm in...

The five solas summarize biblical truths that guard the gospel and direct our confidence to Jesus Christ. In this Reformation Day edition of Contending for the Word Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins explains Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and glory to God alone. Closing October's Reformation series, Dave shows why every human authority must submit to God's Word, why good works a...

The sermon centers on the vital practice of testing new teachings against the foundational truths of Christ's words and the broader Scripture, emphasizing that genuine faith requires discernment rooted in Scripture. Drawing from Acts and the example of the Bereans, it highlights that authentic believers diligently examine teachings by asking whether they align with Christ's message and whether the...

Look to Crosstalk each Friday when you want to get caught up on news items where they're presented and discussed from a Christian perspective. Here are some highlights from this week's program: --Israel faces a political stalemate following Tuesday's national elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition falling short of a parliamentary majority despite his party emergin...

In a culture where spiritual apathy silently suffocates true faith, can a dormant church afford to wait for revival to just happen? On New Year's Day, 1816, NYC pastor Gardiner Spring issued a fiery, unyielding wake-up call to a comfortable generation, proclaiming that God's people cannot remain passive while vital religion languishes. Drawing from King Hezekiah's urgent cleansing of the Jerusalem...

This sermon explores the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6, emphasizing that believers are called to stand firm against demonic forces rather than run from them. The teaching distinguishes between God's loving conviction and Satan's hateful accusations, urging Christians to rely on the positional truths of truth, righteousness, and peace. It further instructs believers to actively take up t...

In Romans 1:24–25, Paul describes God's righteous judgment in giving sinners over to their chosen rebellion. Dave Jenkins explains how sinful desires, bodily dishonor, and the exchange of truth for lies flow from worshiping creation instead of the Creator. This message calls believers to examine their hearts, honor God with their bodies, and answer temptation with Scripture. It also proclaims the...

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. (John 11:43-45) ~~~~~ Afternoon Harvest Thanksgiving Ser...

This sermon explores the spiritual discipline of waiting silently for God, drawing from Psalm 62 and the historical context of David's flight from his son Absalom. The central message encourages believers to prioritize God as the sole object of their desire and trust, rather than placing hope in transient worldly possessions or achievements. By referencing the concept of *Coram Deo* and the majest...

This text and study examine the practical implications of salvation by grace, contrasting the futile effort of keeping the Mosaic law with the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that believers are called to walk in the Spirit, a daily discipline of being filled through prayer, the Word, and fellowship, rather than relying on carnal strength to justify themselves. The text highli...

Don't take the first pastoral call that comes along. Don't wait for a perfect one, either. Somewhere between paralysis and presumption is a faithful way to decide, and most men facing a call have no map for finding it. In part two of our series on the pastoral call, Dr. Paul Ipema explains how an internal desire and an external open door work together, why an inquiry deserves more than a polite "n...

In the absence of established authority, society inevitably descends into chaos, as illustrated by the biblical condition of Israel lacking a king, where 'everyone did what was right in their own eyes.' The sermon emphasizes that stable families, grounded in biblical principles, are the foundation of a healthy nation, with clear roles and boundaries fostering both discipline and freedom. Without p...

The sermon examines the account of the Gerasene demoniac in Mark 5 to illustrate the stark contrast between the tormenting rule of darkness and the liberating authority of Jesus Christ. It argues that the increasing prevalence of occultism and moral chaos in contemporary society is a direct result of neglecting the biblical reality of spiritual warfare. The text highlights how demonic influence ma...

In this episode, we venture into the heart of the 18th-century transatlantic awakenings to examine the fierce theological battles surrounding the revivals at Cambuslang and Kilsyth, as captured in William McCulloch's personal Examinations and James Robe's landmark Narrative. We trace how these extraordinary Scottish outpourings sparked intense opposition from the Associate Presbytery (the Seceders...

This sermon explores the practical implications of Christ's return by examining 2 Peter 3, 1 Thessalonians 5, and Titus 2. It argues that the certainty of the Second Coming should not lead to passivity or anxiety, but to a life of holy conduct, sober watchfulness, and mutual encouragement. The speaker emphasizes that God's delay is an act of mercy, allowing time for repentance, while believers are...

Michael Germi is a former Muslim born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the U.S. where he is a missionary with Baptist World Mission and now p...

Joshua Emmanuel grew up the son of a Presbyterian minister and memorized the Westminster Confession by age 8. By 13 he was using drugs and making a point of being the atheist in his Christian school's Bible class. At 17, God brought him back. Today Joshua runs the Jungle Ministry in Jos, Nigeria, working with the men most churches there have written off: addicts, hustlers, and traffickers living i...

Summary AI Generated... The sermon presents 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 as a message of Christ's triumph and the church's testimony. Although Paul left Troas unsettled, he trusted Christ's leading—a reassurance applied to the congregation's move from Lake Sherwood. In the triumphal procession, Christ is the conquering general, and believers are captives rescued by His grace, living evidence of His victo...

Christians can treasure church history without treating any generation as a perfect Christian age. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how to receive the wisdom of previous generations, learn from their failures, and test everything by Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ Drawin...

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of unwavering faith in God's provision, particularly in the face of financial pressure and spiritual warfare. It challenges the congregation to shift their trust from human organizations or circumstances to God alone, citing Philippians 4:19 and the examples of Old Testament figures in Hebrews 11. The speaker argues that without faith, it is impossible to pleas...

The sermon examines the concept of virtue as the first step in the Christian growth process outlined in 2 Peter 1, emphasizing that it is a necessary response to God's grace rather than a means to earn salvation. It challenges the modern tendency to dismiss moral standards, arguing that believers must actively pursue moral excellence, purity, and noble character in their daily conduct. By citing P...

What does the Scripture teach about marriage, divorce, and remarriage? What is our calling as the church when it comes to walking into circumstances facing individuals that are challenging and hard? Over 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, we see the Apostle Paul addressing these areas. Ultimately, we as Christians must think biblically so that we can bring Gospel grace and biblical truth to souls in need and...

This sermon shifts focus from warning against false teachers to encouraging believers to anchor themselves in the authentic truth of the apostolic faith. The central message urges the church to distinguish between counterfeit teachings and the genuine revelation given by the apostles of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that security is found in remembering established doctrine rather than seeking new rev...

These two chapters in the book of Ezra relate the rebuilding of the Jersualem city wall. Priest and scribe Ezra speaks about the workers, the redeemed people of God, nobility and commoner, laboring side-by-side while keeping their swords at the ready. Ezra's words bring life to the concept of "ora et labora", pray and work ... and are a call for unity of all members of the church.