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Christians are called to contend for the faith while correcting opponents with gentleness. Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain why the gospel, biblical authority, and faithful worship must be defended. Learn to distinguish serious error from secondary disagreements and pursue discernment marked by courage, patience, and love for Christ and His church. For more fro...

Christians must evaluate claims of revival by Scripture. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why crowds, emotions, and miracle claims cannot establish that a movement is from God. Drawing on 1 John 4:1 and Acts 17:11, he outlines four principles for biblical discernment: submit to God's Word, look for Christ-centered teaching, examine lasting spiritual fruit, and exercise patience. True revival...

This sermon examines Hebrews 8:1-6 to establish the superiority of Jesus Christ as a heavenly high priest who ministers in the true tabernacle pitched by God, rather than an earthly one. The exposition highlights that Christ's sitting at the right hand of the Majesty signifies the completion of His redemptive work, His authority, and His role in recording the believer's acquittal. It further expla...

How does the Lord address and expose our idolatry? Jeremiah 2:29–37 prepares us for the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord addresses and exposes our idolatry through affliction, His Word, tokens of His covenant love, and frustrating our idolatrous efforts.

Three Secrets of Well Diggers Genesis 26:1–33 Worship • Witness • Wells Revival is not about finding a new fountain but removing whatever hinders the living water of Jesus from flowing through our lives. This message explores the life of Isaac and the example of his father Abraham to reveal three essential characteristics of a revived believer: a life of worship, an authentic witness, and a commit...

Genuine revival is a sovereign work of God that produces repentance, devotion to Christ, and obedience to His Word. Dave Jenkins examines lessons from revival movements, explains why emotional excitement and extraordinary claims are insufficient evidence of spiritual renewal, and encourages Christians to test every movement by Scripture. Learn to look for the fruit of repentance, holiness, love fo...

Romans 1:21–23 exposes humanity's refusal to honor God, give thanks, and worship Him as Creator. Dave Jenkins examines how sin darkens our understanding, turns claims of wisdom into foolishness, and leads us to exchange God's glory for created things. This study calls us to repent of idolatry and look to Jesus Christ, who perfectly honored the Father, died for sinners, and rose again to bring us b...

This sermon explores Psalm 7 as a model for praying when facing false accusations and character attacks, emphasizing David's reliance on God as a righteous judge. The exposition highlights the biblical concept of imprecatory prayer, where believers ask God to intervene in history to judge wickedness within the covenant community, drawing parallels to the rebellion of Korah and the judgment of Sodo...

If we're living under the New Covenant, do we still need Bible teachers? Join Pastor Jason as we continue our Hebrews Deep Dive.

This sermon examines the direct connection between Daniel's prophecy of the seventy weeks and Jesus' Olivet Discourse, highlighting how Jesus explicitly references Daniel 9:27 to explain the abomination of desolation. The teaching argues that while the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 fulfilled the immediate prophetic timeline, the discourse also points to the future return of Christ as the Son o...

This sermon examines the legal and ceremonial instructions in Deuteronomy 25 and 26, highlighting how God's law restrains human cruelty while promoting mercy and social justice. The discussion covers specific regulations regarding corporal punishment, levirate marriage, and honest commerce, arguing that these laws were designed to protect the vulnerable and maintain tribal integrity in a patriline...

Dawn Hill examines Alexander Pagani's apostolic claims, his "Apostles of the Year" recognition, and the reported closure of Amazing Church NYC. Comparing modern apostolic practices with 1 Corinthians 4 and 2 Corinthians 11, she calls Christians to test spiritual authority and prophetic claims by Scripture. This episode emphasizes faithful gospel ministry, accountability, and the church's foundatio...

Romans 12:19–21 calls Christians to refuse personal vengeance, trust God's perfect justice, and overcome evil with good. Dave Jenkins explains the difference between sinful retaliation and legitimate justice, addresses the place of boundaries and accountability, and offers practical help for resisting bitterness. Looking to Christ's example and saving work, this episode shows how the mercy we have...

Historic creeds continue to serve the church by summarizing biblical truth, strengthening unity, helping believers recognize false teaching, and passing sound doctrine to future generations. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Ephesians 4:11–14 and 2 Timothy 2:2 to explain why creeds remain useful today. Their value rests in their faithfulness to Scripture. The B...

An exposition of Deuteronomy 21 working through four distinct civil and ceremonial laws given to old covenant Israel: the procedure for an unsolved homicide, the law governing female captives taken in war, the rights of the firstborn son in a polygamous household, and the law concerning the hanging of an executed criminal. The sermon draws out the equity underlying each provision and considers how...

What does God say to the wicked man who would "take my covenant in thy mouth" (Psalm 50:16)? Read verse 17 and ask what that man has done with the words of God, and whether a man can hate the Word of God and still enter heaven. Then read John 1:14 and ask Who the Word is that he has cast behind him. "Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee." (Psalm 50:17)

This Bible Study examines the figure of Melchizedek in Genesis 14 as a prophetic type of Jesus Christ, highlighting his unique role as both King of Salem and Priest of the Most High God. The teaching contrasts the temporary, genealogy-based Levitical priesthood with the eternal, appointed priesthood of Christ, who is described in Psalm 110 and Hebrews as a priest forever after the order of Melchiz...

This sermon examines Paul's argument in Romans 2:25-29 that external religious rituals, such as physical circumcision, hold no value without corresponding obedience to God's law. The teaching emphasizes that God views true identity not through ethnic heritage or outward signs, but through an inward transformation of the heart by the Holy Spirit. By contrasting the faith of Gentiles with the hypocr...

This sermon explores the distinct theological perspective of the books of Chronicles compared to Samuel and Kings, highlighting how Chronicles serves as an encouragement to post-exilic Israel by focusing on the temple rather than the throne. The central message emphasizes that while God is just and will not clear the guilty, He is also rich in mercy, a duality fulfilled in the person and work of J...

Having spiritual eyes instead of just using physical eyes.

This sermon explores the nature of genuine love within the context of Christian marriage, distinguishing it from infatuation and cultural misconceptions. It outlines ten specific characteristics of true love, including responsiveness to the whole person, reverence, self-giving, responsibility, joy in companionship, protection, belonging, mutual understanding, and dynamic growth. The speaker emphas...

Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at h...