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The church endures because its Savior is faithful. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Isaiah 40:8 and Matthew 16:18 to explain why Christians can stand firm in every generation. Concluding this month's church history focus, Dave highlights God's unchanging Word, Christ's promise to build His church, and our responsibility to pass the same gospel to those who follow us. Be encouraged to trust Scripture, rest in Christ's faithfulness, learn from believers who have gone before you, and faithfully proclaim the gospel in your own generation. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

What should you know about raising kids who progress slower, require more attention, and increase the levels of stress for parents? Kevin Swanson is joined by David Braun and Bill Roach to discuss caring for special needs children – those with emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges well beyond normal. They discuss… - How to counsel a parent who has just discovered their child has a condition like Down's Syndrome - What's wrong with the term "special needs," and a better way to think about it - How to distinguish between physical inability and sin, to avoid disciplining children for things they can't help - How to teach the gospel to someone who will never be able to understand complex ideas - The one thing more helpful than any kind of therapy Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #ChristianFatherhood #Generations #KevinSwanson #SpecialNeeds

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 210 The Glorious Weight of Ministry: Application 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 #morningreflections #evangelism #discipleship #churchplanting #missions

Christians pursue holiness because they belong to Jesus Christ. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins examines 1 Peter 1:13–16 and explains how God's holy character shapes the believer's conduct. Learn the relationship between justification and sanctification, why holiness differs from legalism and outward respectability, and how saving grace produces obedience. Dave offers practical encouragement to resist sin, let Scripture shape your conscience, pursue growth within the local church, and bear faithful witness in an unholy world. Our confidence rests in Christ's finished work as the Holy Spirit conforms us to His image. For more from Anchored in the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

Joshua Emmanuel grew up the son of a Presbyterian minister and memorized the Westminster Confession by age 8. By 13 he was using drugs and making a point of being the atheist in his Christian school's Bible class. At 17, God brought him back. Today Joshua runs the Jungle Ministry in Jos, Nigeria, working with the men most churches there have written off: addicts, hustlers, and traffickers living in the slums. He tells Kevin Swanson what brought him back to the faith, what his father did right, and why he spends his time on a few men instead of crusades and altar calls. Kevin asks the question behind it all: how do kids raised in Christian homes catch a real Kingdom vision instead of walking away? #ChristianParenting #Discipleship #Missions #GenerationsRadio #KevinSwanson #JoshuaEmmanuel

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 209 The Glorious Weight of Ministry: Marvel 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 #morningreflections #evangelism #discipleship #churchplanting #missions

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 208 The Glorious Weight of Ministry: Method 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 #morningreflections #evangelism #discipleship #churchplanting #missions

This sermon explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that He is the third person of the Trinity who dwells within every believer at the moment of salvation. The teaching highlights the theological shift from the Old Testament, where the Spirit came upon individuals temporarily, to the New Testament reality of permanent indwelling, making believers the temple of God. Key functions of the Spirit are outlined, including sealing the believer for eternal security, convicting the world and the church of sin to drive them toward repentance, and empowering believers to witness boldly. The message encourages a daily dependence on the Spirit for filling, resulting in the manifestation of spiritual fruit such as love, joy, and peace. Ultimately, the sermon presents the Holy Spirit as the agent who unites the church, transforms the believer's character, and guarantees the completion of God's redemptive work. Questions: Who is the Holy Spirit, and is He God? [x] Does every Christian receive the Holy Spirit when they are saved? [x] How can I know if the Holy Spirit lives inside me? [x] What is the difference between the body, soul, and spirit? [x] What does it mean that a Christian is the temple of the Holy Spirit? [x] Can a Christian lose their salvation if they sin? [x] What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? [x] How does the Holy Spirit convict us of sin? [x] What is the difference between being indwelt by the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit? [x] How does the Holy Spirit give Christians power to witness? [x] What are the signs that the Holy Spirit is working in my life? [x] What is the fruit of the Spirit?

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The sermon examines the concept of virtue as the first step in the Christian growth process outlined in 2 Peter 1, emphasizing that it is a necessary response to God's grace rather than a means to earn salvation. It challenges the modern tendency to dismiss moral standards, arguing that believers must actively pursue moral excellence, purity, and noble character in their daily conduct. By citing Proverbs 31 and Titus 2, the message highlights that a virtuous life serves as a powerful witness to the world, demonstrating the transformative power of the Gospel through actions rather than mere words. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to separate themselves from worldly trends and to reflect the righteousness of Christ in their workplaces, homes, and communities. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deliberate effort in sanctification, where believers allow the Holy Spirit to guide their behavior, resulting in a life that adorns the doctrine of God and points others toward reconciliation with Christ.