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Dave Jenkins explores four lessons Christians can learn from Charles Spurgeon: confidence in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, devotion to Christ and the gospel, compassion for people, and perseverance through suffering. Drawing on 2 Timothy 4:2 and 1 Corinthians 2:2, this episode encourages believers to grow in biblical conviction, care for others, and remain faithful to Christ through...

Dave Jenkins explores four lessons Christians can learn from John Calvin: commitment to Scripture's authority, the importance of sound doctrine, theology that strengthens the church, and perseverance in serving Christ. Drawing on Acts 20:28 and 2 Timothy 4:2, this episode encourages believers to grow in biblical truth, faithful discipleship, and everyday obedience to God. For more episodes of Cont...

The King, Not the Thing Our Commitments, Our Families, and Our Representation of Jesus Numbers 30–31 | Romans 12:1–2 | Ephesians 4–6 This message emphasizes that the circumstances we encounter are not meant to govern who we become; rather, the Lord uses those circumstances to transform us as we entrust ourselves to Him. It's not the thing that's changing us, but the King who is renewing us through...

The gospel never changes, but every generation must guard against teachings that distort it. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why recovering the gospel was central to the Protestant Reformation and remains essential today. Drawing from Galatians 1 and Romans 1, Dave emphasizes salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, the danger of adding hu...

This instructional sermon examines the casuistic legislation found in Deuteronomy 22 and 23, arguing that these laws are tailored to the specific historical context of ancient Israel rather than serving as universal moral codes. The central theme identifies the restraint of greed and covetousness as the unifying principle behind diverse regulations, ranging from property rights and agricultural pr...

The piece presents a stark theological assessment of human nature, asserting that God's testimony identifies every person as a sinner who is wholly evil, under condemnation, and fundamentally characterized by unbelief. It argues that this divine verdict is inescapable and that no amount of outward goodness can alter the status of a heart that does not love God or believe in His Son. The central me...

The devotional emphasizes that the primary source of joy for believers should be the salvation of lost souls rather than material gains or worldly successes. It contrasts the lukewarm response of some congregations to new converts with the biblical mandate found in Acts 15:3, where believers rejoiced greatly as non-Jewish people turned to God. The text highlights that true Christian joy is reveale...

This sermon examines Psalm 2 as a depiction of the futility of human opposition against God, highlighting the divine sovereignty of Christ as King over His church. The exposition contrasts the ridiculousness of earthly powers raging against the Anointed One with the certainty of God's judgment and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom. It emphasizes the eternal relationship between the Father and th...

The Protestant Reformation reminds the church of Scripture's authority and sufficiency and the truth that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Dave Jenkins explains why these truths remain essential today and encourages believers to guard the gospel, test teaching by God's Word, and stand firm in biblical conviction. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: htt...

(AI Generated Summary) This study explores the historical theological concept of divine impassibility, defined as the belief that God is not affected by human feelings or circumstances in a way that changes His essential nature. The speaker examines early church fathers like Irenaeus and Origen, who argued against anthropomorphizing God, and contrasts this with biblical passages that describe God...

This sermon examines the urgent shift in Jude's letter from a planned discussion on common salvation to a necessary warning against infiltrators who have breached the church's perimeter. The central message calls believers to earnestly contend for the faith, defined as the unchanging gospel core of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, rather than engaging in debates over secondary traditions...

In this passage, we see Solomon exercise the wisdom God gave the king in response to his prayer.

This sermon examines the divine judgment pronounced in Genesis 3, highlighting how God addresses the serpent, the woman, and the man following the fall. The speaker emphasizes that while judgment is meted out for sin, God simultaneously displays mercy by promising a seed from the woman who will bruise the serpent's head, pointing to the redemptive work of Christ. The exposition explores the theolo...

This instructional Kids message defines faith and repentance as saving graces that involve resting in Christ alone and turning from sin to God. The teaching uses the account of the rich young man in Mark 10 to illustrate the failure of relying on personal works for salvation, contrasting this with the positive example of Zacchaeus who demonstrated true faith through repentance. The core message em...

When talking about Samuel's faith, you would be remiss if you did not begin by looking at his mother Hannah's faith. Her fervent prayer during her barrenness illustrates the nature of biblical faith as a family legacy and a response to divine sovereignty. Her invocation of the Lord of Hosts reveals a deep understanding of spiritual warfare, where she appeals to God's power to overcome her afflicti...

This sermon addresses the need for the church to recover its clarity, passion, and priority regarding biblical missions. The speaker defines missions as taking the gospel across boundaries to make disciples and plant indigenous churches, arguing that the primacy of evangelism supersedes the goal of church planting alone. Drawing from Luke 24, the message outlines the responsibilities of messengers...

This sermon argues that the primary responsibility of the local church is to equip Christian parents for the task of discipling their children, rather than replacing the family's role in spiritual formation. Drawing from Psalm 78, the message outlines four priorities for church ministry: cultivating a reverent reception of God's Word, intentionally communicating God's truth, recognizing God's desi...

The sermon explores Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7 regarding the tension between earthly responsibilities and undivided devotion to Christ. It argues that while marriage and worldly duties are good gifts from God, they bring distinct anxieties that can distract believers from their primary focus on the Lord. By referencing the parable of the wise builder in Matthew 7, the message emphasizes th...

The devotional centers on the spiritual discipline of the 'night watch' in prayer, illustrating how God often awakens believers in the stillness of night to intercede for others in need, even when they are unaware of the urgency. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical insight, it emphasizes that prayer is not confined to formal times or postures, but can be a spontaneous, Spirit-led respon...

Doreen Virtue explains why blending unbiblical beliefs and practices with Christianity is dangerous, even when Jesus' name is attached. Drawing from her experience combining tarot cards with the Bible before her conversion, she addresses idolatry, false gospels, and the misuse of Christian freedom. She points listeners to salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, explaining tha...

The joyful response to divers temptations.

This sermon examines the final reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50, highlighting the transition from their fear of retribution to genuine repentance and forgiveness. The preacher contrasts mere remorse with true repentance, illustrating how the Holy Spirit convicts sinners to seek mercy rather than wallowing in guilt. By analyzing the brothers' plea and Joseph's response,...

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is founder and CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television (Milwaukee, WI) and VCY.tv. He's authored or co-authored numerous articles and books inclu...

This sermon calls the church to engage with courage in the mission of passing the faith to the next generation, as outlined in 2 Timothy 2:2. It emphasizes that this task involves not only proclaiming the gospel and teaching sound doctrine but also equipping and entrusting believers with ministry responsibilities. The message highlights that this work is a form of spiritual warfare, requiring a wa...

This sermon commemorates the 490th anniversary of William Tyndale's martyrdom, highlighting his final request for a Hebrew Bible while imprisoned as a testament to his unwavering dedication to Scripture. The central message contrasts Tyndale's active perseverance in translating the Word amidst persecution with the modern tendency to lament cultural and spiritual decline without taking personal res...