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This sermon examines the warnings in 2 Timothy 2:14-15 regarding the dangers of unprofitable word wrangling and the necessity of diligent study of Scripture. The teaching highlights that engaging in contentious debates over words leads to the spiritual ruin of hearers, likening the damage to a plow turning over settled soil. In contrast, believers are called to be diligent workmen who accurately handle the word of truth, seeking to be approved by God through examination and conformity to Christ. This diligence is not a fleshly effort but a response to the new life given by the Holy Spirit, who motivates believers to grow in their understanding and relationship with Jesus. The message concludes with a call to focus on the Word as the source of truth and the means by which believers are tested and found genuine.

Meet Kevin Schwartz Faith Debate: Sunday, September 20th, 2026 (09/27/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) For 5 straight shows The Faith Debate asked if AI's bringing the End Times? That makes for a total of 7 shows in '26 examining eschatological alarm about technology, wondering if it's from faithful Bible reading or an overreaction. This week shifts gears, but first here's some more about "Artificial Intelligence". Some point to The Book of Revelation's image of the beast, with economic control & widespread surveillance, as a framework thru which to interpret AI's trajectory. Others invoke Daniel ("many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase") as prophetic foreshadowing of the tech explosion. The panel distinguished between legitimate eschatological vigilance and date-setting sensationalism (the church has an embarrassing history of the latter). Postmillenial & Amillennial views frame the answers differently from Dispensational & Premillennial views. Those certain that AI is the mark-of-the-beast are undiscerning, but so too could be those saying AI is just a neutral tool. This episode is part 1 of a 4-part conversation on the subject of spiritual visions/apparitions. The Faith Debate can be found at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & most podcast platforms - including SermonAudio & Odysee. Videos are found in many of these same places, plus on Rumble. Find links for all of these outlets at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner. Founder, Household of Faith in Christ Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Conquered By Love Elijah Dirksen. Student, Whitfield Theological Seminary Kevin Schwartz. Gentleman with dramatic stories of visions/visitations

Cultural controversies change constantly, but the worldview beneath them remains the same: humanity's rejection of God's authority to define reality. In this Weekly Watch episode, Dave Jenkins explains how Romans 1 equips Christians to recognize the lies beneath modern debates about identity, sexuality, human dignity, freedom, technology, justice, and truth. Christians are called to resist compromise and cruelty, renew their minds through God's Word, speak truth in love, and rest in the reign of Christ. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The sermon examines the doctrine of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it from the separate experience often taught in charismatic circles. It argues that the biblical baptism of the Spirit occurs at salvation, indwelling the believer and washing away sin, rather than serving as a subsequent empowerment for special gifts. The speaker critiques the blurring of doctrinal lines that leads to false assumptions, using examples from cultural debates to illustrate how confusion can be manipulated. By analyzing Acts 2 and 1 Corinthians 12-13, the text posits that the sign gifts of the Spirit, such as tongues and prophecy, were necessary for the validation of the infant church but have ceased as the church matured into the fullness of Scripture. The presentation concludes that while the Holy Spirit remains active, the specific miraculous signs associated with the early church are no longer required for believers today.

The sermon examines Romans 11:11-15 to explain how God uses the rejection of the gospel by ethnic Israel to bring salvation to the Gentiles, a strategy designed to provoke the Jews to jealousy. The sermon clarifies that Israel's stumbling is neither total nor permanent, as evidenced by the elect remnant and the future hope of their fullness. The preacher argues that this 'fullness' implies a future, massive conversion of Jews to Christ, distinct from dispensationalist views that separate Israel from the church. The sermon acknowledges the debated nature of the passage while offering a cohesive Reformed interpretation of God's sovereign plan for both Jews and Gentiles.

The sermon urges believers to remain steadfast in their faith amidst a darkening world by holding firmly to God's Word and rejecting political polarization. Drawing from Proverbs, the speaker emphasizes that spiritual integrity requires avoiding the paths of the wicked and focusing solely on vertical devotion to Christ rather than horizontal societal debates. The message highlights the promise that as global darkness increases, the light of the church will shine brighter, attracting those seeking truth during times of crisis. Believers are called to be lighthouse keepers who offer courage and hope through the power of the Holy Spirit, regardless of external threats or cultural pressure. Ultimately, the central appeal is for individuals to surrender their lives completely to God, asking Him to glorify His name through their faithful witness and transformed character.

The sermon warns believers against spiritual distractions that divert attention from Jesus Christ to unprofitable disputes, genealogies, and syncretistic philosophies. Drawing primarily from Titus 3:9-11, the message identifies these diversions as destructive because they fail to cultivate love for Christ or produce righteous living. The preacher emphasizes that true biblical teaching must always point to the centrality of Christ's work and result in obedience to His gospel. Believers are exhorted to reject divisive influences and maintain their focus on the transformative power of grace rather than empty theological debates. Ultimately, the core message calls for a steadfast commitment to the true gospel as the only path to salvation and spiritual vitality.

This sermon explores how Christians can endure suffering without fear by anchoring their lives in the right fear of God, a firm hope in resurrection, and a gentle witness. Drawing from 1 Peter 3, the preacher explains that believers should expect hardship but remain unafraid because Christ has already faced the ultimate trial. The message emphasizes that honoring Christ in the heart produces a hope that sustains believers through loss and persecution. It further argues that apologetics is less about philosophical debate and more about living with a clear conscience and godly character. Ultimately, the sermon encourages the congregation to follow Jesus' example of self-sacrifice, finding courage in the assurance of eternal life.

(1) Praying for the Spirit's inner strength; (2) Praying for Christ's indwelling love; (3) Praying for God's powerful glory.

Engaging With AI in Spiritual Matters Faith Debate: Sunday, September 13th, 2026 (09/20/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) How serious are deepfakes? Can AI provide true spiritual counsel, as people replace true shepherding for algorithmic comfort? If used for sermons will AI bring bad preaching? Does tech erode understanding that human thought/creativity/relationships are unique/valuable because humans bear God's image? What's the case for/against engaging AI? Is it faithful, or failure, to disengage? If saints don't interact with AI, do they forfeit opportunity to shape it? Will Christian absence interacting mean the training data will skew further from a biblical framework? Is there a responsibility to engage AI development, prompt AI tools with theological content, & work in AI industries as a vocational calling? Or would this normalize a tech whose long-term effects are maybe corrosive? If only secular materialists are shaping AI's values, will the church one day complain about the fruit of a tree it refused to tend? This is part 5 of a 5-part series. For the full uninterrupted discussion, go to Theology Throwdown (04-11-26) on the Christian Podcast Community. The Faith Debate is found at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, & most podcast platforms - including SermonAudio & Odysee. Videos are found at many of these places, & on Rumble). Find links for it all at householdoffaithinchrist.com. Panel: Troy Skinner, Faith Debate Andrew Rappaport, Theology Throwdown Keith Heltsley, Quest For Truth Melissa Lex, Thoroughly Equipped Eve Franklin, Are You Just Watching Brandon Hollen, Rooted Reason George Binoka, Gospel Talks Anthony Russo, Grace and Peace Radio