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This sermon explores the book of Nahum as a sequel to Jonah, highlighting the eventual destruction of Nineveh due to its extreme cruelty, immorality, and rejection of God. The central message emphasizes that God is slow to anger but will ultimately take vengeance on His adversaries to protect His people, contrasting human jealousy with God's righteous and protective nature. The speaker urges the c...

Creeds and confessions serve the church by summarizing biblical doctrine, guarding against false teaching, and promoting unity in the truth. Their authority is always subordinate to Scripture. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how faithful doctrinal summaries support teaching, discipleship, and discernment. Drawing on 2 Timothy 1:13–14 and Titus 1:9, he encourag...

This sermon explores Psalm 2 as a Messianic psalm that reveals the conflict between the nations' rebellion and God's sovereign response. The message identifies the central tension as the world's futile plotting against the Lord and His anointed, contrasted with the Father's laughter and the installation of Christ as the eternal King on Zion. It affirms the doctrine of Christ's eternal sonship, exp...

Christians are called to contend for the faith with conviction, humility, and love. Drawing from Jude 3 and Ephesians 6:10–18, Dave Jenkins explains why God's revealed truth must be received, proclaimed, and guarded. This episode considers the centrality of the gospel, the importance of Christlike character, and the call to remain faithful to Scripture in the home, workplace, and local church. For...

Artificial intelligence can assist research, editing, and administrative work, but it cannot replace biblical authority, spiritual wisdom, or personal responsibility. Dave Jenkins examines research versus composition, source verification, confidentiality, authorship, and the dangers of dependence. He also explains why pastors must retain the work of studying Scripture, developing sermons, and shep...

Justin Peters examines Jack Graham's congratulatory message to Benny Hinn in light of Scripture's commands concerning false teaching and pastoral responsibility. Reviewing archival investigations, healing claims, and prosperity gospel fundraising appeals, Justin explains why public endorsements matter. From Romans 16:17–18, 2 John 9–11, Titus 1:9, and 1 Timothy 5:22, he calls Christians to test te...

Ryan Holloway explores the biblical narrative of Elijah's depression in 1 Kings 19, presenting it as a model for understanding the complex interplay between physical exhaustion and spiritual struggle. He argues that God's initial response to Elijah was not immediate spiritual rebuke but physical sustenance through sleep and food, demonstrating a tender mercy that addresses human weakness before ad...

The sermon explores the divine perspective on God's people as described in Isaiah 43:4, focusing on three key adjectives: precious, honorable, and beloved. It contrasts the world's contempt for the church and the believer's own sense of unworthiness with God's high estimation of His saints, who are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. The message emphasizes that the church is honorable due to...

This sermon examines the response of King Jehoshaphat and the nation of Judah to a massive military threat, emphasizing that spiritual maturity requires acknowledging danger without being ruled by fear. The message contrasts the failure of King Asa, who relied on political alliances, with Jehoshaphat's deliberate turn to God, prayer, and the Word of Scripture. It argues that believers must be awak...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the dietary laws in Leviticus 11, arguing that the primary purpose of these restrictions was not health or physical purity, but the cultivation of a heart that obeys God. The central message emphasizes that defilement stems from disobedience rather than consumption, and that true holiness is rooted in God's character and the believer's redemptio...

This sermon explores the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 as a foundational model for Christian worship, emphasizing that singing is the appropriate response to God's redemptive acts. The central message argues that the origin of our song is the salvation accomplished by God, who delivers His people from the bondage of sin and death. The purpose of this singing is threefold: to remember what God has don...

Sermon | Esther 9:1-16 | Sunday Evening Service, October 18 2026. Preacher: Rocky Stevenson The sermon explores the dual themes of divine reversal and human restraint found in Esther 9, highlighting how God flips the fate of His people from destruction to victory. It connects this event to the historical disobedience of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15, arguing that the Jews' refusal to plunder their enem...

1. The Report (Neh. 1:1-3) 2. The Response (Neh. 1:4-11) 3. The Resolution (Neh. 2:1-6) Text: Nehemiah 1:1-2:6

The sermon examines Jesus' response to the Pharisees' demand for a miraculous sign, identifying the resurrection as the ultimate proof of His authority. It contrasts the reluctant obedience of Jonah and the seeking of the Queen of Sheba with the rejection of Jesus by the religious leaders, highlighting the greater responsibility of those who witness His works. The teaching warns that a life cleans...

This sermon explores the biblical perspective on enduring hardship, emphasizing that trials are inevitable and serve a divine purpose in building spiritual character. The central message encourages believers to view diverse temptations with joy, not because suffering is desirable, but because it produces patience and reveals God's presence. The text highlights the necessity of seeking God's wisdom...

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 4:25-31, where Moses prophesies Israel's future idolatry, resulting in national destruction and exile, yet promises that God will not ultimately abandon His covenant people. The message highlights the tension between human responsibility for sin and God's sovereign mercy, arguing that the ability to seek God after ruin is itself a gift of divine grace. By connectin...

Wisdom is calling, but are we listening? In Proverbs 8:1–11, Solomon presents wisdom as a voice that actively seeks our attention, offering God's perspective for the decisions we face every day. Wisdom is not reserved for the educated, the spiritually mature, or a select few. It calls to everyone, offering guidance in our relationships, finances, families, and daily lives. Yet wisdom is often igno...

The sermon addresses the fundamental question of God's existence by pointing to the order of the universe and the human conscience as evidence of a Creator. It argues that while science explains mechanisms, it cannot account for the origin of existence or the objective reality of moral laws. The message shifts from intellectual inquiry to personal accountability, noting that conscience reveals hum...

In this 4th installment in the explanation Jesus gives concerning the Seed and the Soils, we get to see a close proximation (though it still misses the mark) of what salvation looks like, and a good example of what True Salvation looks like. There are lots of people attending churches today (on a somewhat regular basis) whose lives are filled with so many worldly-oriented things and so many energy...

This sermon examines the final section of Philippians, focusing on Paul's response to the financial gift sent by the Philippian church. Rather than centering on the material transaction, the exposition highlights Paul's deep contentment in Christ, which allows him to remain secure in both abundance and need. The message emphasizes the profound partnership between believers, illustrating that their...

Are You Resisting the Holy Spirit? In Acts 7, Stephen stood faithfully and preached the truth, even when his message was rejected by those who refused to hear it. Bro. Ronald Brown challenged us to examine our own hearts, recognize the ways we resist the Holy Spirit, and respond in obedience when God speaks through His Word. Our responsibility is not to change hearts, but to faithfully deliver God...

Jesus tells His disciples when they share the gospel, there will be 4 responses, but only one leads to life.