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Romans 12:2 calls Christians to be transformed by the renewal of their minds. In this Weekly Watch episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins considers how popular ideologies shape our thinking, how the fear of man can weaken our witness, and how Scripture teaches us to test claims of fresh revelation. Hebrews 13:8–9 grounds that discernment in the unchanging Christ, who gives us reason to s...

Can you fall away from Christ and still be saved, or does Hebrews 6:1-8 mean a Christian can lose salvation? In Episode 417 of the Straight Truth Podcast, host Josh Philpot asks Pastor Richard Caldwell about false conversion and eternal security. Pastor Caldwell explains that Hebrews 6 begins as a call for those professing Christ to press on to maturity and warns against a superficial, unconverted...

Mortify the Flesh Don't Let the Flesh Occupy What Belongs to the Lord! DON'T LET YOUR HEART FAINT! Learning to Walk by Faith, Mortify the Flesh, and Live for the Glory of Jesus Deuteronomy 20:1–9, 16–18 This message emphasizes the necessity of living by faith rather than allowing fear and the desires of the flesh to govern our lives. As Israel prepared to enter battle and possess the land God had...

This study explores the practical implications of Christian liberty as presented in Galatians 6, emphasizing that freedom from the law is intended for serving others rather than indulging the flesh. The central message warns against the deception of both legalism and licentiousness, asserting that God is not mocked and that individuals will reap what they sow. By contrasting the corruption resulti...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/oh9Wp0Z0Y4Y The presentation defines true repentance as a complete 180-degree turn away from a former life of sin, emphasizing that this transformation is not optional but a divine command. Drawing on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, the message argues that salvation requires unconditional surrender and the abandonment of worldly pleasures, inc...

Persuasives to Early Piety (often published with the subtitle Interspersed with Suitable Prayers) is a 19th-century Christian devotional work by English Baptist minister John Gregory Pike that urgently appeals to young readers to dedicate their lives to God. Written in an earnest, direct style reminiscent of earlier Puritan literature, the book argues for the immediate necessity of Christian faith...

In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill responds to excerpts from Angela Scafidi's interview with James Goll. She considers how practices such as reading recurring numbers as messages from God and claims about releasing the Holy Spirit can be presented in Christian language. Drawing on her years in the New Apostolic Reformation, Dawn explains why Christians must test spiritual claims by Script...

This sermon examines the narrative of Lot in Genesis 19 to illustrate the spiritual danger of compromising with the world. It contrasts Lot's initial return to Sodom with the divine command to separate from its wickedness, highlighting his hesitation and attachment to worldly comforts as a warning to believers. The message emphasizes that God's mercy is evident in His repeated interventions to sav...

This study explores the necessity of spiritual growth and the assurance of salvation found in 2 Peter 1. It contrasts the fruitful believer who increases in godly virtues with the barren individual who lacks genuine knowledge of God, warning against both stagnation and the false security of mere intellectual orthodoxy. The central exhortation is to give diligence to make one's calling and election...

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Martin Luther's A Simple Way to Pray, showing that prayer is a learned habit rather than a spontaneous skill. Luther's example, written for his exiled barber Peter, encourages believers to warm up before prayer by reciting the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, hymns, and Scripture, then to pray through the petitions of the Lord's Prayer as a framework. Pastor Hoga...

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In this midweek teaching from the book of Judges, the speaker walks through Gideon's victory over the Midianites with only 300 men, emphasizing how God reduces the army to show His power. The lesson highlights Gideon's pursuit of the enemy kings despite fatigue, the discouraging responses from fellow Israelites including his own tribe, and the importance of staying focused on God's goal rather tha...

The sermon examines Genesis 6, focusing on the identity of the 'sons of God' as angelic beings who intermarried with human women, resulting in the Nephilim and a surge of wickedness. It argues that God's decision to destroy humanity was a response to the inherent, habitual, and absolute control of sin within the human heart, rather than merely external circumstances. The text highlights God's long...

This sermon examines the identity, role, and fall of Lucifer by analyzing key passages in Genesis, Job, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Revelation. It challenges the 'gap theory' by arguing that the fall occurred after creation was declared 'very good' but before the temptation in the Garden of Eden, citing Job 38 to show that all angels rejoiced at creation. The speaker describes Lucifer as an 'anointed che...

This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of personal study and knowledge of the Bible for every believer, arguing that relying solely on a pastor's teaching without verification is dangerous. The speaker urges the congregation to emulate the Bereans by searching the Scriptures daily to confirm the truth, warning that ignorance of God's Word leads to destruction and susceptibility to false do...

This sermon uses the metaphor of a soldier to explore the Christian life as a battle fought for Christ, emphasizing that believers are enlisted to serve a commanding officer rather than merely to secure salvation. The message distinguishes between the gift of salvation and the rewards for faithful service, urging believers to endure hardships and remain faithful in their specific assignments, even...

In Hosea 4 God charges his people in Israel, the northern Kingdom, with unfaithfulness. We see the charge against them of idiotic and culpabable ignorance, leadership that lacked, and religion that ruins. God warns Judah against fellowship with them, and states that he will deal with the problem. Here is also a warning for the Church today to avoid sinful entanglements with the apostate.

This sermon emphasizes that the final piece of the believer's armor, the sword of the Spirit, is an offensive weapon designed for aggressive engagement with spiritual darkness rather than mere defense. The central message asserts that Christians are responsible for actively pressing the battle against the enemy, relying on the divine power of God's Word to demolish strongholds and take thoughts ca...

Satan has gone after the children of God's people since Pharaoh and Herod. They will always be one of his main targets. What should Christian parents do? How should they prepare their kids for this battle? How can they keep from over-protecting? Kevin is joined by Daniel Craig to talk about the war on the next generation, and what parents should do about it… - Why the devil targets the seed of the...

In Colossians 2:6–10, Paul calls believers to abound in thanksgiving and warns them against teaching that would draw them away from Christ. Dave Jenkins explains how remembering what God has given us in Christ strengthens discernment. He discusses the ordinary means of grace, testing spiritual claims by Scripture, correcting error with gentleness, and seeking wise counsel in the local church. For...

God and God alone is to be praised. Salvation is found only in God. In this sermon on Psalm 107:10–16 titled "Prisoners of Sin," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the God who delivers every type of person, a God worthy of all the praise of humanity. This psalm is a great picture of both sin and salvation. Sin can take many forms, but is still sin. This is the common root to all the varied problems a...

Learning to Fear the Lord The ABCs of the Kingdom of God Key Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; Deuteronomy 17:18–20; Jeremiah 9:23–24 Message Summary The fear of the Lord is the foundation of all kingdom wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Just as the ABCs form the foundation of reading and writing, the fear of the Lord forms the foundation of everything we do for God's glory. To fear the...

Justin Peters offers Todd Bentley an urgent appeal to repent and trust in Jesus Christ alone. Drawing on Hebrews 9:27 and Matthew 7:21–23, he warns against false assurance and addresses Bentley's teaching, claims of supernatural experiences, and public ministry. Justin explains why religious activity and restoration to ministry cannot replace genuine repentance and saving faith. He presents the go...

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 – Introduction to Habakkuk and the Condition of the World 1:14 – Habakkuk's Cry to God 2:34 – Violence and Wickedness in Habakkuk's Time 3:25 – God's Judgment Against Nineveh 6:09 – The Rise of Babylon 7:31 – When Wickedness Prevails Over Righteousness 9:32 – The Consequences of Rejecting God's Law 11:26 – God's Response to Habakkuk 13:03 – God's...

This sermon examines the final chapter of 2 Chronicles to illustrate the severe consequences of national and individual rebellion against God. The central message emphasizes that persistent refusal to repent, symbolized by King Zedekiah stiffening his neck, leads to a point where divine judgment becomes irreversible, described as having 'no remedy.' The text highlights the theological theme that G...