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In Philippians 2:3–8, Paul calls believers to turn from selfish ambition, look to the interests of others, and have the mind of Christ. Dave Jenkins explains how Christ's humility and saving work free us to serve, rejoice in another person's good, and give up our preferences when love calls for it. He also considers how to serve wisely while honoring the responsibilities God has entrusted to us. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

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 more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

In All Things… …HEAR HIM IN ALL THINGS The Prophet, the Playbook, and the Blessing of Following Jesus Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 11–13; Deuteronomy 18:15–22; Joshua 11:15; Acts 3:22–26 Central Truth: God sent Jesus not merely to improve our circumstances, but to rescue us from our sins, turn us from ourselves, and bring us into the blessing of hearing, trusting, and following Him in all things. This message emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful to God's revealed Word rather than allowing personal desires, extraordinary experiences, cultural influences, or even close relationships to lead us away from Him. In Deuteronomy 11, Moses places before Israel the blessing and the curse, represented by Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. These mountains illustrate the distinction between walking in obedience to God and turning away from His instruction. The issue was not merely hearing God's Word, but hearkening to it with the intention of obeying. God's people were being taught that His blessings were inseparably connected to their relationship with Him and their willingness to trust His ways. Joshua 11:15 reveals the importance of faithfully following God's playbook. What the Lord commanded Moses, Moses communicated to Joshua, and Joshua faithfully carried out. He did not need to invent another way or improve upon God's revelation. Likewise, we have been entrusted with the Word of God, not to change it, but to believe it, live by it, and pass it along to others. Deuteronomy 18 introduces the promise of a greater Prophet, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Moses was a faithful servant and mediator under the old covenant, but Jesus is the Son of God and the Mediator of 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 gospel of Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man, who lived in perfect obedience, died for sinners, and rose bodily from the grave. The episode closes with a call to turn from sin, trust Christ alone, and bear the fruit of genuine repentance. This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and appears here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0nsxoSd28Q

In this sermon on Psalm 46, Pastor Brandon Charbonneau walks through one of the great songs of the sons of Korah — written in the shadow of Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem. When the Assyrian armies had Jerusalem "like a bird in a cage," God broke the siege in a single night. The psalm that came out of that deliverance is not a warrior's chant. It is the high, exposed cry of a people who had nothing left but the Lord. As winter settles over the Keweenaw and seasonal darkness presses in, this sermon speaks directly to anxiety, discouragement, and the temptation to run to every refuge except God. Drawing on the structure of the psalm (refuge → river → God in the midst → cease striving), Pastor Brandon shows how the Lord of hosts is not a distant idea but a very present help. He calls the church to dwell with God — training the mind on truth, taking courage in the heart because God has never failed, and putting it into practice by running to the Word and prayer first. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold." If you are weary, anxious, or simply need to be reminded that God is in the midst of His people and will not be moved, this sermon is for you. Subscribe for more expository preaching from Christ the King Church in the Upper Peninsula.

Christian service often takes place where no one notices. Yet every act of faithfulness is known to Christ. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines the motives behind our service through Matthew 6:1–4, Colossians 3:23–24, and Mark 10:45. He considers the difference between receiving appreciation and depending on it, the danger of becoming proud of being overlooked, and the freedom of resting in our identity in Christ. Jesus came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Because we belong to Him, we can serve our families, churches, and neighbors with humility and perseverance. We serve because we have already received His grace. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Jesus in Psalm 67 verse 1 Jesus said the Old Testament was about Him. John 5:39, Luke 24:27, 24:44

This sermon examines the prayer of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30, highlighting his role as an intercessor who pleads for the forgiveness of those who are not ritually clean but have sincere hearts seeking God. The message contrasts the historical context of Hezekiah's worship reformation with the theological reality of Christ as the ultimate advocate who intercedes for believers before the Father. It emphasises that true worship is defined by humility and a contrite heart rather than mere ritual compliance, drawing a parallel between Hezekiah's plea for pardon and Jesus' provision of atonement. The sermon concludes by encouraging the congregation to rely on Christ's ongoing intercession and to pursue genuine reformation of worship in their own lives and nation.

The sermon explores the theological transition of Gentiles from a state of spiritual alienation to inclusion in God's eternal family through the work of Christ. It emphasizes the doctrine of election, contrasting the historical lack of access to God for Gentiles during the Old Testament era with the new access provided by the blood of Christ. The text argues that salvation is entirely a work of divine grace, where the ceremonial law and the wall of separation between Jews and Gentiles are abolished by the cross. This reconciliation creates a unified body of believers, described as a holy temple built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone. The message concludes by affirming that believers are now fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God, secured by the Holy Spirit.