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This sermon examines the narrative of Achan in Joshua 7 as a cautionary tale about the severe consequences of ignoring divine warnings and committing sin. The central message emphasizes that sins such as covetousness and theft from God, disrupts the covenant relationship and brings adverse effects on both the individual and the community. Listen along as Brother Rhein highlights the themes of hidden sin, the failure to repent, and the tragic cost of disobedience, illustrating how Achan's actions led to the defeat at Ai and the destruction of his household. By connecting this Old Testament account to New Testament teachings on salvation and judgment, the sermon urges listeners to heed God's warnings, confess their sins promptly, and recognize that the opportunity for salvation is present now but will eventually close. The tone is convicting and instructional, aiming to prompt self-examination and immediate repentance.

THE ROAD TO REPENTANCE 1. The Concealment of the Cancerous Sin A. Unrepentant Sin causes Distress B. Unrepentant Sin causes Distraction C. Unrepentant Sin causes Discipline D. Unrepentant Sin causes Drought 2. The Counsel of the Caring Savior A. On our Need to Be Guided B. On our Need to Be Governed C. On our Need to Be Guarded

This sermon explores the theological concept that God motivates believers through the promise of rewards, challenging the notion that serving God should be devoid of self-esteem or significance. Using the life of Moses as a primary example, the message highlights how he chose to suffer with God's people over the fleeting pleasures of Egypt because he looked ahead to the reward. The speaker argues that this divine incentive is not self-righteous but is rooted in Jesus' own teachings on receiving credit for loving enemies and seeking God's honor. The discourse connects this biblical principle to practical spiritual growth, suggesting that praying for enemies leads to a greater anointing and insight, while also emphasizing the ultimate accountability at the judgment seat of Christ. The sermon concludes with a pastoral appeal for salvation, urging listeners to ensure their eternal security by confessing Christ and relying on His grace rather than their own works.

Repentance is not merely something that happens when a person first becomes a Christian. It is an ongoing part of the Christian life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the difference between repentance and regret, why believers must continue confessing and forsaking sin, and how genuine repentance produces new patterns of obedience. Christians continually turn from sin and return to God because He is gracious, faithful, and ready to forgive everyone who comes to Him through Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon addresses the spiritual battles facing Christian families, emphasizing that the enemy often targets the father to disrupt the household. It illustrates how unresolved personal bondage, occult involvement, or unconfessed sin can create legal rights for demonic attack, affecting spouses and children with issues ranging from behavioral disturbances to severe mental health crises. The speaker urges fathers to take responsibility for their spiritual authority, to cleanse their homes and properties, and to pursue personal freedom through confession and prayer. By highlighting the theological truth that the enemy is already defeated, the message encourages believers to appropriate their victory in Christ, internalize biblical truth, and stand firm as protectors of their families against deceptive and destructive influences.

This sermon explores the theological connection between Old and New Testament believers, emphasizing that the faith of the patriarchs was incomplete without the fulfillment of the promise in Christ. The central message highlights that God provided a better covenant for New Testament believers, creating a mutual dependency where the Old Testament saints are perfected in the final consummation alongside the church. By examining the 'good testimony' obtained through faith, the text underscores that salvation is solely by grace, joining believers to Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, urging the congregation to persevere in their confession despite the challenges of the current age. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a humble reliance on God's grace, recognizing that the fullness of salvation is found in the united family of believers across all eras.

This sermon examines the faith of Moses and his parents as presented in Hebrews 11, emphasizing the necessity of enduring in faith amidst persecution. The central message is that true Christian faith prioritizes God's will over human authority and worldly comfort, illustrated by Moses' parents defying Pharaoh and Moses rejecting Egyptian riches for the sake of God's people. The text highlights that believers must value the reproach of Christ above all earthly treasures, trusting in the eternal reward rather than temporary pleasures. By connecting the Passover blood to the blood of Christ, the sermon underscores that salvation and protection come solely through faith in God's promises. The tone is exhortative, urging the audience to remain steadfast in their confession and to finish their Christian journey with unwavering trust in God.