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This sermon addresses the destructive nature of division within the church, identifying pride and the works of the flesh as the primary root causes. It distinguishes between necessary separation from false doctrine and the sinful strife that arises from human ego and selfishness, illustrating these concepts through historical examples and the context of the Corinthian church. The message emphasize...

This sermon explores the foundational doctrines of God, man, and nature, emphasizing the creator-creature distinction and the concept of analogical knowledge of God. It examines the impact of the Fall on both humanity and the natural world, highlighting how sin introduced suffering and disorder into creation. The teaching connects these theological truths to the believer's experience of sanctifica...

I read in the Bible where Jesus said, in Matt 16:18 I will build my Church My question was OK which one is YOUR CHURCH ? After studying history for a couple years I can honestly say that the Methodist, Catholics, Quackers, & other historians MADE A BAPTIST OUT OF ME.

The sermon examines Paul's argument in Romans chapter two, which systematically dismantles the religious privileges of the Jewish people to demonstrate that no one is exempt from sin. It identifies five specific areas where the Jewish believer placed their hope: their name, trust in the law, boasting in serving the true God, their scriptural knowledge, and their confidence as spiritual guides. The...

This sermon explores the doctrine of sola gratia, or grace alone, as a foundational pillar of the Christian faith and a key principle of the Reformation. It argues that true understanding of God's grace requires a prior recognition of the depth of human sinfulness, which is revealed through Scripture as a state of total depravity and bondage. The message contrasts the condemnation brought by Adam...

This sermon explores the doctrine of God's infinitude, emphasizing that He is unbounded by space, creation, thought, or time. By contrasting the finite nature of heaven and the created order with the eternal nature of the Creator, the message clarifies that God exists outside of temporal constraints, acting within history without being subject to its passage. The theological argument asserts that...

The sermon addresses the theological objection that God's sovereign election renders Him unrighteous by arguing that His justice is defined by His own revealed character rather than human standards. It examines Paul's distinction between national Israel and the spiritual Israel of promise, emphasizing that salvation is based on divine choice rather than human works or lineage. The text highlights...

In "An Example To Follow", Pastor Richard Caldwell preaches on finishing the Christian race well and leaving a faithful legacy. The Apostle Paul knew his death was near, yet his focus remained fixed on the glory of God. In his final charge to Timothy, Paul evaluates his life not with vain boasting, but with a deep awareness of God's sustaining grace. This passage serves as a conscious passing of t...

Ephesians 2:8-10 is expounded as Paul's definitive statement on the nature of saving grace: that salvation is entirely the gift of God, received through faith, excluding all human boasting, and issuing in a life of good works prepared by God beforehand. The sermon works through the whole of Ephesians 2 as context before focusing on the doctrines of grace, the instrument of faith, and the purpose o...

The sermon explores the theological significance of the 'common faith' described in Titus, emphasizing that salvation is a shared gift of grace and mercy available to all believers regardless of social status. It highlights the critical importance of spiritual order and the appointment of qualified church leaders who are blameless, hospitable, and grounded in sound doctrine. The message encourages...

This sermon explores the doctrine of depravity by distinguishing between man's personal sin, sin nature, and sin state from God's perspective rather than a human moralistic view. It argues that Scripture concludes all humanity is under sin, rendering man unable to achieve righteousness through works or religious observance. The message emphasizes that salvation is received solely by faith in Jesus...

This episode defines a Christian not by external markers such as doctrine, baptism, or moral behavior, but by the fundamental reality of belonging to Jesus Christ. It argues that true conversion involves the Holy Spirit effectually applying Christ's redemption to spiritually dead sinners, resulting in a new union with Him. The episode emphasizes that salvation is entirely by grace through faith, d...

Church history reminds us that God has sustained His people through persecution, false teaching, and difficult seasons. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on how faithful Christians from the past encourage perseverance and biblical conviction. Drawing from Hebrews 13:7 and Hebrews 12:1–2, Dave explains how believers can learn from their examples without idolizing...

This exposition examines the Reformed doctrine of predestination, specifically focusing on the Westminster Confession of Faith's treatment of God's sovereign decree regarding the non-elect and the assurance of the elect. The speaker emphasizes that God's withholding of mercy is an act of justice that glorifies His power, while the extension of mercy to the elect is purely of grace, stripping belie...

The Reformation's central concerns remain vital for the church today. In this episode of The Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins examines biblical authority, the sufficiency of Scripture, and justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Learn how competing authorities and spiritual experiences can contribute to doctrinal drift, why every teaching must be tested by God's Word, and how C...

Doreen Virtue explains how Satan uses counterfeit spiritual experiences and false teaching to draw people away from the true gospel. She addresses the New Age emphasis on feelings, distortions of God's love, and deception concerning sin, judgment, and salvation. Pointing to Christ's sinless life, substitutionary death, and bodily resurrection, she urges listeners to repent, trust in Christ, and te...

The sermon examines the phrase "reformed and always reforming" by contrasting modern liberal interpretations with the original 17th-century intent of Jodocus Lodenstein, who argued that the church is always in need of being reformed according to the Word of God. Using Acts 2:42 as the primary text, the message outlines how the early church continued steadfastly in apostolic doctrine, fellowship, t...