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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...

In Romans 1:17, Paul explains that the gospel reveals the righteousness of God, received by faith in Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins examines justification by faith alone, Christ's imputed righteousness, and the Old Testament foundation of Paul's teaching. This sermon shows why Christian assurance rests on Christ's perfect righteousness and how believers continue living by faith through suffering, temp...

The early creeds helped the church clarify biblical truth, defend against false teaching, and preserve sound doctrine. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how these statements connect believers to the historic Christian faith while remaining subject to Scripture. Drawing on Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 1:13–14, this episode encourages Christians to guard sound doctrine an...

This sermon addresses the common objection that a church confession undermines the supreme authority of Scripture, arguing instead that a confession is a necessary aid for understanding and applying biblical truth. By analyzing the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, the speaker demonstrates that the document explicitly affirms the Bible as the sole rule of faith and obedience, serving merely as a s...

Church history gives Christians perspective on God's work through the centuries. Dave Jenkins explains how believers can learn from faithful Christians, recognize recurring errors, and rejoice in the Lord's faithfulness to his church. The same God who sustained his people in the past remains faithful today. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/conten...

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Ephesians 4 calls Christians to maintain the unity of the Spirit with humility, patience, and love. Dave Jenkins explains why that unity rests on the truth of the gospel, how to distinguish essential doctrines from secondary disagreements and matters of Christian liberty, and how to pursue peace without compromising Scripture. Because believers are united in Christ, they can stand firm in truth wh...

Dawn Hill examines Vlad Savchuk's "octopus spirit" teaching and the Scriptures used to support it. She explains why passages about thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare should be read in context rather than used to establish an unnamed demon. She closes with biblical encouragement to seek counsel, resist isolation, and look to Christ and His Word. For more from Dawn, please visit: https://se...

The sermon explores the Reformed theological understanding of free will by examining the fourfold state of man: innocency, sin, grace, and glory. It argues that while human will is intrinsically free to choose according to one's nature, the fall into sin renders humanity unable to will spiritual good without divine intervention. The central message emphasizes that salvation is entirely God's work,...

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Matthew 6:13, explaining that temptation is an incitement to sin arising from Satan, our sinful flesh, and the world, not from God (James 1:13; Galatians 6:1). The petition does not ask never to encounter temptation—Jesus himself was led into the wilderness and warned his disciples to "watch and pray" in Gethsemane (Matthew 4; Matthew 26:41)—but asks God to preserve an...

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This sermon describes a healthy church as one that possesses sound theology, which is described as a correct and heartfelt understanding of God based on Scripture. Both intellectual accuracy and intimate devotion should be the aim of a healthy church. The speaker outlines key attributes of God, such as His holiness, love, sovereignty, and faithfulness, arguing that a distorted view of these charac...

Sound doctrine is for every Christian. Dave Jenkins explains how biblical truth shapes godly living, strengthens discernment, deepens worship, and helps believers stand firm in the hope of God's promises. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Christ calls His church to make disciples through the proclamation of the gospel, baptism, and teaching His Word. Dave Jenkins explains why the local church is central to that mission and how ordinary believers bear witness to Christ in everyday life. For more from Equipping You in Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

The God who begins the work of salvation will bring it to completion. Dave Jenkins reflects on God's faithfulness in saving, sustaining, sanctifying, and ultimately glorifying his people. Drawing on Philippians 1:6 and Lamentations 3:22–23, he encourages believers to trust God's promises and look to him through every season of life. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit https://s...

Believers endure because God faithfully preserves His people. Dave Jenkins explains biblical perseverance from Philippians 1:6 and Hebrews 12:1–2, showing how God's grace sustains Christians through suffering, weakness, and struggle. Learn why perseverance does not mean sinless perfection and how fixing your eyes on Christ strengthens you to continue in faith. For more episodes of Contending for t...

Your pastor does not need to be famous to faithfully shepherd your soul. Dave Jenkins explains why faithfulness to Christ matters more than platform size and how ordinary preaching, prayer, and pastoral care strengthen the local church. Learn to appreciate faithful shepherds, resist celebrity culture, and use online teaching to supplement your participation in a local congregation. For more from E...

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of rigorous spiritual discipline to cultivate a life of faith, arguing that believers must 'train hard' during times of ease to maintain stability during suffering. By utilizing a structured framework of biblical history, the speaker encourages the memorization of key events and doctrines to enable immediate recall and connection with God's promises in moments o...

This sermon examines the apostle Paul's warning in Romans 16 to guard against false teachers who cause division and create obstacles to the faith. It distinguishes between sound doctrine and three categories of error: legalism, which adds human requirements to God's law; licentiousness, which disregards moral boundaries; and doctrinal error, often rooted in secret knowledge or Gnosticism. The mess...

The Jews charged our Lord with the crime of Sedition. In order to put him to death, they demanded that Christ be crucified in the place of Barabbas, who was guilty of sedition and murder. Christ the innocent died in the place of Barabbas the guilty who went free. In this we are given an example of the biblical doctrine of Substitution.

Do Christians have two natures? How does the answer to this question affect sin in your life? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at Romans 6:12-13.

Eternity shapes how Christians live today. Dave Jenkins explains how Colossians 3:1–4 and 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 direct believers toward lasting priorities, endurance in suffering, and faithful obedience. Learn how the hope of glory and Christ's promised return strengthen us to live faithfully in the present. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/conte...