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Dawn Hill is joined by Dave Jenkins to discuss grieving with hope after personal loss and leaving false teaching. They consider the sorrow of losing loved ones, the loss of relationships and trust after leaving the New Apostolic Reformation, and the comfort found in Christ. Turning to Scripture, Dawn and Dave explain biblical lament, Christ's compassion, the Holy Spirit's comfort, and the hope of the resurrection. They also discuss rest, gratitude, patient listening, and practical ways Christians can bear one another's burdens. This conversation encourages believers to bring their grief to the Lord, distinguish Christ's character from the conduct of false teachers, and receive faithful care within a sound local church. For more from Dawn Hill, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

Doctrine Drives Discernment. We are joined by Bodie Hodge (Biblical Authority Ministries). Topics discussed include: What is Doctrine & Why It Matters. Truth, Error, and Spiritual Deception. From Doctrine to Worldview. Doctrine Drives Discernment.

The sermon explores the concept of biblical mindfulness through the lens of Paul's desire to know Christ more deeply, arguing that spiritual maturity requires consistent adherence to foundational truths rather than a pursuit of novelty. It emphasizes that the same grace, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines that initiated the Christian life are necessary for its continuation, warning against the deception of knowing doctrine without practicing it. The message encourages believers to reject shortcuts and the allure of new methods, instead remaining faithful to the established path of prayer, fellowship, and obedience. By framing the Christian journey as a race to be run with patience, the speaker urges the audience to look unto Jesus as the author and finisher of their faith, ensuring that their growth is marked by deepening dependence on Christ rather than a search for something new.

THE RESTLESS HEART: How Discontentment Leads to Deception and Unfaithfulness "Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied." — Proverbs 27:20 Why are some people never satisfied, regardless of how many blessings God gives them? Why do they continually seek something new - new relationships, new experiences, new opportunities - only to become dissatisfied again? And what does this restless spirit reveal about someone's readiness for marriage? In this Bible study, we examine the dangerous connection between discontentment, deception, instability, and unfaithfulness. From Eve's temptation in Paradise to Israel's murmuring in the wilderness, Scripture reveals how dissatisfaction can blind us to present blessings, distort our judgment, and make us vulnerable to deception. We also consider a vital but often overlooked question when choosing a marriage partner: Does this person possess the character to remain faithful when the excitement of something new has faded? Marriage does not automatically cure a restless heart. A person who continually abandons lesser commitments may carry that same instability into the marriage covenant. The Apostle Paul declared: "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." — Philippians 4:11 The question is not merely whether someone is satisfied with you today, but whether they have learned the godly contentment necessary to remain faithful tomorrow. An important message for singles considering marriage, married couples seeking lasting faithfulness, and every Christian desiring a steadfast heart in an increasingly restless world.

This sermon examines the characteristics of those who reject false teaching, focusing on the necessity of remaining steadfast and holding to the foundation of God. It identifies the specific heresy of Hymenaeus and Philetus, who taught that the resurrection had already occurred, thereby undermining the faith of believers and confusing the church regarding eschatology. The message contrasts the destructive nature of such deceptive doctrines with the unshakable reality of the true church, which stands as the pillar and support of the truth. It emphasizes that God's elect are sealed by the Holy Spirit, guaranteeing their eternal security and sanctification despite the presence of apostasy. The sermon concludes with the assurance that while false teachers will face judgment, the firm foundation of God remains secure, calling believers to live holy lives in response to this divine guarantee.

John 13:21, 33, 38 21 "When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me." 33 "Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you." 38 "Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice." This sermon examines three specific prophecies made by Jesus in the Upper Room, focusing on the imminent betrayal by Judas, His own departure from the world, and Peter's denial. The message highlights the veracity of Christ's knowledge, contrasting the disciples' inability to discern Judas's deception with Jesus's perfect insight into the heart. It further explores the solemnity of a soul abandoned to Satan and the comfort found in the promise that believers will ultimately follow Christ to heaven. The sermon concludes by emphasising the new commandment to love one another as the mark of discipleship and the necessity of relying on God's grace rather than human confidence to remain faithful during trials.

Is fear of what is to come a motivation for changing your life? We should be afraid of what is to come, a time of judgment on the earth.

The speaker lays out the cold hard facts that man is a sinner, but he can't truly know how sinful he is because of his wicked nature, being blinded by Satan, and having a darkened understanding. God the Holy Spirit must come and open the heart, enlighten the understanding and cause a sinner to see a need for salvation before the sinner will ever begin to seek the Lord. It's the Lord that saves.