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Humility and (spiritual) death, death to self.

This sermon explores the spiritual danger of 'drying up' or withering, using the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 as a central illustration. The message identifies five areas where believers may experience spiritual stagnation: church services, suffering, sin, the state of the soul, and the direct relationship with the Savior. It emphasizes that God does not expect perfection or an abundance of fruit, but rather a consistent, abiding connection to Christ that produces evidence of life even during difficult seasons. Bro. Qualls urges the audience to examine their spiritual vitality, warning that a superficial connection to God results in withering, while a deep, abiding faith yields fruit that glorifies God. The tone is pastoral and convicting, encouraging believers to remain responsive to God's grace and to avoid the hardness of heart that leads to spiritual death.

Doreen Virtue explains how Satan uses counterfeit spiritual experiences and false teaching to draw people away from the true gospel. She addresses the New Age emphasis on feelings, distortions of God's love, and deception concerning sin, judgment, and salvation. Pointing to Christ's sinless life, substitutionary death, and bodily resurrection, she urges listeners to repent, trust in Christ, and test spiritual claims by Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Please pray for the Stockton Open Air, Thursdays at 11:30 am. This sermon centres on the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in Matthew 1, emphasising that His incarnation as Emmanuel, or God with us, was specifically to save His people from their sins. The message presents a stark choice between acknowledging Jesus as Lord or rejecting Him, arguing that human works are insufficient for salvation and that only grace through faith in Christ's atoning death can remove the penalty and power of sin. It highlights the infinite worth of Jesus, who bore the wrath of God on behalf of sinners, contrasting the hope of eternal life with the certainty of judgment for those who reject Him. The tone is urgent and pastoral, calling listeners to examine their spiritual state and trust in the finished work of Christ to be adopted into God's royal family.

Peter confesses then rebukes. The transfiguration. A demon cast out. Death and resurrection foretold. Who will be greatest?

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 10-01-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses Issues of Morality and Atheism/ Facing Our Fears/ Does Suicide Invalidate Salvation?/ A Caller is Concerned About a Jehovah's Witness Spouse/ God Takes No Pleasure in The Death of the Wicked?/ October 1, 2026

The sermon explores the theological significance of Christ's blood by drawing parallels with the biological functions of red and white blood cells. It argues that just as white blood cells engulf, break down, and consume foreign invaders to protect the body, Christ's sacrifice completely covers, breaks, and consumes human sin, ensuring total forgiveness. The speaker refutes the idea that salvation is based on death alone or that sins can be re-accused, emphasizing instead that the blood of Christ provides a permanent, divine cleansing. This message is grounded in the belief that the human body reflects God's design, with the circulatory system and immune response serving as physical illustrations of spiritual truths found in Scripture.

Let the Bible Speak - TV Recording 412. Preacher: Rev Marcus Lecky. Bible reading: Judges 16 : 21 - 31. Subject: Victory in Death. Hymns: Search Me O God & Take Time to be Holy.