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Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the differ...

Having enjoyed the Lord's Supper, we must go on from here living for Christ. When death comes, it will be heaven and therefore gain. Meanwhile, there are two possibilities – to go to the joy of heaven or to labour on here for the good of men and women. God leaves us here to labour on as real Christians serving our fellowman.

The Bible is the historical record of the world and it is the record of the Lord Jesus Christ and His love for the world that He would die on the cross for the penalty that we deserve.

The Five "Giants" Newton categorizes the major forces of sin and spiritual danger into five specific giants that every person must fight: Giant Heathenism: Spiritual darkness, ignorance of God, and the global need for gospel truth and missionary work. Giant Selfishness: The natural inclination toward self-centeredness, greed, and failing to love and serve others. Giant Ill-Temper: Uncontrolled ang...

What is the main thing for Christians to keep in focus? The Lord our God is one, and we are to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. We must do it, and we must teach it to one another.

How should Christians answer difficult questions about the Bible and the Christian faith? Dave Jenkins explains how to respond with biblical conviction, careful listening, gentleness, and respect. Addressing suffering, biblical reliability, salvation through Christ alone, sexuality, church hypocrisy, and judgment, he offers practical guidance for defending the faith while keeping Christ and the go...

Church history helps Christians gain perspective, recognize recurring theological errors, and persevere in biblical faithfulness. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins draws together lessons from previous generations to encourage believers to stand firmly on Scripture. Discover how the victories and failures of earlier Christians sharpen discernment, why Christ's faithfulnes...

Justin Peters examines Philip Anthony Mitchell's report of a teenage girl being healed of deafness at the ACCESS gathering in Texas. He discusses the importance of verifying healing claims, reviews examples from faith-healing ministries, and compares those claims with the apostolic miracles recorded in Acts 3–4. While affirming that God can sovereignly heal today, Justin distinguishes that convict...

Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Spend and be Spent, ask the question of what does it mean to truly give ourselves in service to God and others? In 2 Corinthians 12:15, the Apostle Paul declares with great joy that he will spend and be spent for the people he loves — and that phrase unlocks something profound about the Christian life. There is a difference between spending what we have and being spe...

Walk renewed in your Christian life by putting on Christ.

[Note - Reading of Text and Intro cut off] The second part of 3 John contrasts two men, Diotrophes and Demetrius. One loves himself to the point of rejecting others, even those sent to teach and preach the Word. The other has received glowing testimony. Which of these would you imitate? Who is the One Whom we should be imitating? Who comes first in our lives?

This sermon examines the all-night prayer of Jesus in Luke 6, connecting it to the preceding persecution and the subsequent selection of the twelve apostles, including Judas Iscariot. The central message argues that extended prayer is not merely about receiving an answer but about aligning one's attitude and actions with God's will, even when that answer is undesired or painful. By analyzing the S...

This sermon explores Psalm 130 as a depiction of the believer's struggle with internal sin and despair, contrasting it with the external trials found in other Psalms. The message emphasizes that the Christian life is characterized by a continuous cry for mercy, acknowledging that no one can stand before God if He marks iniquities, yet finding confidence in His forgiveness. The preacher highlights...

1. The Commendation 2. The Refreshment 3. The Consolation This sermon explores the significance of Philemon 1:7, emphasizing the duty of believers to refresh one another's 'bowels,' a term denoting the innermost seat of emotion and mercy. The exposition clarifies that this refreshment is not merely physical support but involves the spiritual and emotional restoration of weary souls through the Wor...

This sermon examines the biblical protocols for handling accusations against church leadership, emphasizing the need to protect pastors from malicious or unsubstantiated complaints while ensuring genuine sin is addressed. Drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 5, the message outlines that accusations should not be received without two or three witnesses, referencing the Old Testament legal standard foun...

The Lord reveals God's life to you so that you might have true joy in learning to trust and follow His example. - Jesus shows you God's sovereignty so that you can learn to trust His plan (14:12–16). - Jesus shows you God's grace so that you can learn to trust His providence (14:17–20). - Jesus shows you God's love so that you can learn to trust His call (14:21–24). - Jesus shows you God's abundan...

The souls of men are highly valued and esteemed by Jesus Christ. How does our evaluation of the soul match that of Him who is the lover of souls?

This sermon explores the theme of divine restoration through the account of Peter's reinstatement in John 21, emphasizing that God is a redeemer who repairs rather than discards the broken. The central message highlights that genuine, though imperfect, love for Christ is the essential foundation for salvation and ministry, contrasting it with mere religious duty or self-confidence. By analyzing th...

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines the internal and external causes of division within the church, identifying the devil and human flesh as primary adversaries to Christian unity. The central message urges believers to mortify ten specific sinful tendencies, including pride, evil suspicion, whispering, and an unforgiving spirit, which often masquerade as righteous conviction but ultimately serv...