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This sermon establishes that good works are not a means of salvation but the intended lifestyle of those saved by grace through faith. Drawing from Ephesians 2 and the Heidelberg Catechism, it defines true good works as actions arising from genuine faith, conforming to God's law, and performed for His glory alone. The preacher warns against moral relativism and societal pressure, urging believers to maintain a distinct Christian identity rooted in Scripture rather than human opinion. By viewing good works as the natural fruit of sanctification, Christians demonstrate their union with Christ and serve as light to the world. The message calls for a lifelong commitment to obedience that reflects God's character and brings honor to His name.

The sermon explores the profound paradox of God's nearness as both a supreme blessing and a terrifying danger, contrasting the restricted access of the Old Covenant with the unrestricted confidence available to believers in the New Covenant. It emphasizes that through the blood of Jesus, Christians have permanent forgiveness and direct entry into God's presence, moving beyond the fear that characterized previous eras. The preacher outlines four practical ways for believers to continually draw near: embracing the 'already' realities of salvation while awaiting future promises, marveling at the access provided by Christ's sacrifice, committing to corporate devotion within the church community, and accepting the ongoing invitation to fellowship. This approach challenges individualistic spirituality by highlighting that true intimacy with God is inextricably linked to participation in the body of believers. Ultimately, the message serves as a pastoral call to abandon drift and hypocrisy in favor of genuine, confident, and communal worship.

The sermon explores the paradox of loving Jesus Christ without having physically seen Him, grounding this affection in His prior love for humanity and His sacrificial death on the cross. It emphasizes that faith replaces sight, allowing believers to experience joy unspeakable and full of glory despite their physical separation from the Lord. The message challenges listeners to surrender their lives to Christ as Lord and demonstrates this love through daily obedience and active evangelism. By sharing the gospel with others, Christians fulfill the command to invite the lost to 'come and see' the Savior who has transformed their own lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a personal decision to trust in Jesus for salvation and eternal life.

The sermon examines the grave sin of unbelief by analyzing God's lament in Numbers 14 regarding Israel's refusal to trust His promises. It highlights how unbelief is an unreasonable rejection of God's truth, driven by fear and a reliance on visible circumstances rather than divine word. The preacher emphasizes that God's patience is extensive but finite, warning that persistent distrust provokes His judgment. While addressing non-Christians with an urgent call to repentance, the message also challenges believers to overcome their own tendencies toward doubt and discontent. Finally, it urges immediate faith in Christ as the only remedy for the hardening heart.

We take some time to consider a common statement made about Jesus that seems to imply that Jesus doesn't know something?

Knowing God rightly is not merely an intellectual exercise. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how the knowledge of God transforms the believer's mind, strengthens trust in God's character, shapes daily obedience, and produces worship, humility, and reverence. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this Weekly Watch episode, Dave Jenkins examines four trends shaping a post-truth culture: personal experience as authority, technology as a source of salvation, spirituality without biblical truth, and biblical vocabulary detached from biblical meaning. Christians are called neither to fear nor obsession, but to watchfulness rooted in the sufficient Word of God. This episode equips believers to test every claim, discern the worldview beneath cultural trends, and remain firmly anchored in Jesus Christ. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Continued discussion on how we as Christians should vote in our respective country's elections.

The sermon emphasizes that faith, rather than resources or ability, is the primary driver for effective missions and Christian service. Using the biblical example of David in Psalm 143 and the historical account of Foon Lim's survival at sea, it illustrates how believers must remain outwardly diligent, inwardly determined, and upwardly dependent on God during times of darkness and trial. The message encourages listeners to maintain spiritual routines and trust in God's provision while waiting for their 'morning' of deliverance or the Lord's return. It concludes with an urgent call to salvation, asserting that only through faith in Jesus Christ can one reach the ultimate hope of heaven.