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Rise Up and Go! In Mark 14, we see Jesus facing the greatest trial of His earthly ministry, yet He rose up and went forward in obedience to the Father's will. Missionary William Weimer challenged us to draw closer to God through prayer, submit our plans to His Word, remain faithful when life gets difficult, and refuse to follow Jesus from a distance. The world may be getting darker, but God is not finished working. Rise up and go!

This sermon explores the theological progression from sin to forgiveness as outlined in Leviticus 5, emphasizing that sin inevitably produces guilt, which must be addressed through verbal confession. The message identifies three specific areas of human failure—silence in the face of injustice, violation of purity, and broken promises—to illustrate the pervasive nature of sin and the necessity of a clear conscience. It argues that the Old Testament sacrificial system was a temporary shadow pointing to Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest who provides true atonement through His sacrifice. The preacher encourages believers to respond to this grace with four specific actions: finding joy in their forgiven status, engaging in focused worship, striving for godly living, and sharing the Gospel with others. The tone is pastoral and instructional, aiming to move the audience from a burden of guilt to a life of elated gratitude and active discipleship.

Doreen Virtue discusses how Christians should respond when churches introduce New Age teaching or practices. She addresses manifestation, mystical practices, and the importance of testing teaching against Scripture. This episode offers practical counsel for approaching church leadership respectfully, responding when concerns are dismissed, refusing participation in unbiblical practices, and helping children grow in biblical discernment. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The chapel message instructs students and pastors on the necessity of identifying and prioritizing God-given responsibilities to foster spiritual maturity. It emphasizes that a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ must remain the primary focus, superseding academic, social, and vocational demands. The speaker outlines a practical method for listing roles such as son, student, and father, then ranking them according to biblical principles to avoid the distraction of entertainment or misplaced ambition. By encouraging listeners to search Scripture for specific role descriptions and design actionable projects, the message challenges the audience to move from passive knowledge to active obedience. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to reject a consumerist attitude toward the church and instead commit to giving, serving, and growing in character through disciplined daily living.

Coming Home Luke 15:11–32; Acts 14:21–28; Zechariah 1:1–6 This message explores three distinct reasons for coming home, revealing how God's grace works in us, through us, and continues to call us back to Himself. Through these three scenes, we discover that coming home is much more than returning to a familiar place. It's an opportunity to testify of God's faithfulness, celebrate His transforming work, and examine whether our hearts are truly abiding in Him. First, we come home to tell what God has done in us. In Luke 15, the prodigal son leaves his father's house believing he knows a better way to live. After wasting his inheritance and experiencing the emptiness of life apart from his father, he comes to himself, acknowledges his sin, and returns home. Rather than condemnation, he encounters compassion, forgiveness, and restoration. His homecoming illustrates the transforming grace of God, reminding us that repentance brings us back to the Father and gives us a testimony worth celebrating. Second, we come home to tell what God has done through us. In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas return to their sending fellowship and report everything God accomplished through their missionary journey. Despite opposition, suffering, and rejection, they remained faithful to their calling to reach the lost, reinforce disciples, and refresh the family of God. Their example reveals the heart of kingdom-minded servants: a devotion without limits, diligence undeterred by rejection, duty independent of praise, delight unaffected by inconvenience, determination not dependent upon affirmation, and a gospel declaration unchanged by the times. Their homecoming was an opportunity to glorify God fo

Dave Jenkins explores four lessons Christians can learn from J. C. Ryle: biblical clarity, practical holiness, doctrinal faithfulness, and genuine spiritual growth. Drawing on Titus 2 and 1 Timothy 4:16, this episode shows why sound doctrine and godly living belong together and encourages believers to understand God's Word, pursue obedience to Christ, and stand firm in biblical truth. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Dave Jenkins explains why sola Scriptura remains essential for the church today. Examining religious authority, claims of new revelation, personal experience, and cultural pressure, he shows why every competing voice must be tested by God's Word. This episode also considers pastoral accountability, the differences between revelation and illumination, and faithful Christian decision making. Scripture alone is the only infallible and final authority for Christian faith and life. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Dave Jenkins explains the clarity of Scripture and why ordinary Christians can understand God's Word with confidence and humility. He discusses difficult passages, reading in context, the Holy Spirit's work of illumination, and the role of faithful pastors and study resources. Learn practical habits for interpreting Scripture carefully, applying it faithfully, and growing in the knowledge of Christ. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Confidence in public schools has fallen to an all-time low of 32%, down from 62% in 1975. In France, rioters have burned down 24 schools. What happens when the socialist state can't deliver what it promised? Kevin Swanson sits down with Danny Craig to talk about the collapse of the system, and what Christian parents should do about it… - Why France's school riots, Spain's rent protests, and Detroit paying students up to $1,000 to show up all point to a system in collapse - Why socialism is an idol, loved only until it fails to deliver - 400,000 evangelical children in Colorado schools, and why pastors need to take off the gloves - Why vouchers come with strings that tax credits don't - Raising children on obedience, work, and service, so they look to God and not the government Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #Generations #KevinSwanson #DannyCraig #Socialism #HomeEducation #FamilyDiscipleship #Homeschooling

Samuel Farag explains how studying church history helps Christians recognize false teaching today. Examining Gnosticism, Arianism, Pelagianism, Montanism, and Marcion's rejection of Scripture, he highlights recurring errors concerning Christ, salvation, and biblical authority. This episode calls Christians to learn from the past, interpret Scripture faithfully, and test every teaching by God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/