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In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Rev. Ryan Denton expounds upon the biblical duty of Christian thanksgiving, showing that gratitude is not merely a feeling dependent upon our circumstances, but a duty owed to God because of who He is and what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. Drawing from the Scriptures, the examples of Job, David, the Apostle Paul, and Matthew Henry, Rev. Denton examin...

This sermon explores the necessity of nurturing the believer's conscience through the Word of God to ensure acceptable worship and spiritual stability. It contrasts the historical abuses of the Reformation era, specifically the sale of indulgences, with the biblical truth that only Christ's blood cleanses the conscience. The central argument, drawn from Romans 12:1-2, asserts that believers must b...

God, be merciful to me, a sinner!

Praise God we have gathered again in the Lord's House to hear his word preached

Have you ever felt that there is a disconnect between what the church is, and what Scripture says it should be? The church is meant to be a hospital for the hurting, but some of our wounds are self-inflicted. Instead of helping to bear one another's burdens, we are sometimes afraid to get involved. Jesus calls us a city on a hill but sometimes the church is an almost invisible secret society. Rath...

The preacher warns that Christians must not let the world "find its place in their hearts," using C.S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters as illustration. Believers belong to the Father, not the world, and must be sanctified by the truth — "Your word is truth." The sermon stresses the necessity of Christian community, rejecting the idea of a "Lone Ranger Christian," and calls believers to fill their hearts...

In the sermon, Pastor Linehan considers the duty of believers to pursue personal holiness.

The Plowman's Bible Reformation Sunday Sermon 1 Corinthians 14:6-12 10/25/26 Sunday AM Sermon

This sermon addresses the theological error of antinomianism, defined as the rejection of the Ten Commandments in Christian life, which serves as a dangerous counterpart to legalism. The speaker argues that dismissing God's law leads to a demotion of God's moral character, a depreciation of sin, and ultimately a disconnection from the gospel-centered life that drives believers to Christ. By examin...

This sermon explores the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, using James 4 as the primary text. It contrasts the self-exaltation of pride with the God-centered posture of humility, arguing that true Christian life requires active submission to God and resistance to the devil. The message emphasizes that grace is not merely a static state but a dynamic force...

As we reach the end of our series we come to a most exciting and profound portion of this subject of salvation. The rest of salvation. Because of Jesus we can have rest, rest in today, rest in tomorrow, and rest in eternity. This world is without hope, unrest is everywhere, there is an unstableness to society, but we have more than hope we have the promise. The promise that He will never leave us...

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Baptism And… (1) 1. Baptism and the cross 2. Baptism and forgiveness 3. Baptism and renewal 4. Baptism and sanctification

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For this Sunday night we find ourselves in 2nd Samuel, looking at the story of Mephibosheth. But in this message we do not focus on Him, or David, but rather taking a look at Ziba and his willingness to be a servant.

Biblical discernment calls Christians to stand firmly on God's Word with humility, courage, and love. Drawing from Philippians 1:9–10 and Ephesians 4:15, Dave Jenkins explains how a teachable spirit, biblical conviction, and devotion to Christ shape faithful discernment. Learn why discernment seeks to protect others from spiritual harm and point them to Christ, and consider four practical ways to...

Christians are called to contend for the faith while correcting opponents with gentleness. Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain why the gospel, biblical authority, and faithful worship must be defended. Learn to distinguish serious error from secondary disagreements and pursue discernment marked by courage, patience, and love for Christ and His church. For more fro...

Christians must evaluate claims of revival by Scripture. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why crowds, emotions, and miracle claims cannot establish that a movement is from God. Drawing on 1 John 4:1 and Acts 17:11, he outlines four principles for biblical discernment: submit to God's Word, look for Christ-centered teaching, examine lasting spiritual fruit, and exercise patience. True revival...