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Justin Peters welcomes Todd Friel to discuss Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Hebrews 1:3, they consider how Christ's lordship shapes work, relationships, rest, and ordinary responsibilities. Their conversation also addresses biblical warnings about false teachers, the joy of obedience, and the importance of connecting sound doctrine with love for Christ and godly living. They share encouragement from faithful pastors and discuss concerns about using AI to write sermons. More from Justin Peters: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ Book information: https://fortisinstitute.org/king/ This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZSYw_O2EQg

Gratitude is more than a response to favorable circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical thanksgiving grows from God's character and the saving work of Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Colossians 3:15–17, he considers gratitude in suffering, the danger of entitlement, and the daily practice of remembering God's ordinary mercies. Learn to give thanks honestly, resist envy and discontentment, and rest in the goodness and faithfulness of God. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon explores the biblical motif of shepherding, arguing that true church leadership is defined by possessing the heart of Christ rather than merely managing tasks. The speaker highlights Jeremiah 3:15 as a prophetic promise that God would provide shepherds who feed His people with knowledge and understanding, a promise fulfilled through Jesus Christ. By examining John 9 and 10, the text demonstrates how Jesus modeled shepherding by seeking out the blind man, protecting him from religious persecution, and leading him to spiritual sight. The sermon further illustrates that Jesus personally shepherded the twelve apostles through intimate care, foot washing, and prayer, preparing them to receive the commission in John 21 to tend His flock. The central message calls for a return to close-range, sacrificial pastoral care, rejecting modern trends of inaccessible or corporate-style leadership in favor of men who reflect the tender, proactive, and self-giving nature of the Good Shepherd.

This sermon examines the narrative of Ahab and Jezebel in 1 Kings 21, contrasting their wicked conspiracy with the unwavering integrity of Naboth. The central message emphasizes the danger of compromising one's principles for personal gain or under pressure from authority, urging believers to stand firm on biblical convictions. The preacher highlights the theme of male leadership, arguing that men must exercise godly authority rather than yielding control to worldly influences or weak decision-making. Through the lens of Naboth's refusal to sell his inheritance, the text illustrates that maintaining moral integrity may require significant personal sacrifice, including the loss of property, relationships, or even life. The sermon concludes with a call to count the cost of discipleship, affirming that standing for Christ is ultimately worth the price, as it secures eternal reward.

This sermon explores the book of Job to address the theological mystery of suffering, contrasting the retributive theology of Job's friends with the sovereign goodness of God. It highlights that while human logic often demands an explanation for pain, God's response in the whirlwind emphasizes His holiness and the limitations of human understanding. The central message asserts that God is worth serving not because of material blessings or the absence of trials, but because of His inherent character and sovereign control over all circumstances. By examining Job's integrity in both prosperity and loss, the teaching encourages believers to reject the idea that they are owed answers or comfort, instead calling them to trust in God's benevolence and maintain worship even when the reasons for suffering remain unknown.

The five solas summarize biblical truths that guard the gospel and direct our confidence to Jesus Christ. In this Reformation Day edition of Contending for the Word Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins explains Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and glory to God alone. Closing October's Reformation series, Dave shows why every human authority must submit to God's Word, why good works are the fruit of salvation, and why peace with God rests on Christ's finished work. These truths call Christians to humility, assurance in Christ, biblical discernment, and faithful obedience. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-wordpage/

Christians are called to receive, defend, live, and pass on the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Concluding this church history series, Dave Jenkins considers Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 2:2 and explains how sound doctrine shapes worship, character, family life, the local church, and everyday obedience. Because Jesus Christ faithfully builds and sustains His church, believers can stand firm in the gospel and leave a legacy of faithfulness for the next generation. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In Romans 1:24–25, Paul describes God's righteous judgment in giving sinners over to their chosen rebellion. Dave Jenkins explains how sinful desires, bodily dishonor, and the exchange of truth for lies flow from worshiping creation instead of the Creator. This message calls believers to examine their hearts, honor God with their bodies, and answer temptation with Scripture. It also proclaims the hope of the gospel: Jesus Christ bore the judgment sinners deserve and rose again to redeem His people. Respond with repentance, true worship, and compassion for those who need Christ. For more from our Romans series, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/sermons/romans-the-gospel-that-changes-everything/