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This sermon emphasizes the necessity of unwavering faith in God's provision, particularly in the face of financial pressure and spiritual warfare. It challenges the congregation to shift their trust from human organizations or circumstances to God alone, citing Philippians 4:19 and the examples of Old Testament figures in Hebrews 11. The speaker argues that without faith, it is impossible to please God, and that believers must actively declare God's promises over their lives rather than succumbing to fear or doubt. By illustrating how faith sustains the universe and overcomes impossible odds, the message calls for a collective stand of prayer and confidence in God's ability to meet every need. The tone is urgent and pastoral, urging the community to reject division and weakness by embracing the power of faith to secure their future and fulfill their mission.

Influencing the Human Mind: Fear, Medicine, & AI. We are joined by Gordon Donaldson (DO, Morgantown Family Practice). Topics discussed include: Fear - The Powerful Driver Behind Human Behavior. What Fear Does to the Brain. AI in Medicine - Healing Tool or Control Mechanism? Truth or Fear - What Will Influence Your Mind?

This sermon examines a distinctive of healthy churches as being evangelistic, grounded in the example of the early church in Acts 5. It clarifies common misunderstandings of evangelism and defines it simply as the proclamation of the plain gospel message. The preacher emphasizes that evangelism is a command for the entire body of believers, driven by obedience to Christ, compassion for perishing sinners, and a desire for God's glory. By highlighting the sovereignty of God in conversion, the message offers comfort to believers who fear inadequacy or lack of results, encouraging them to be faithful witnesses. The sermon concludes with practical applications, urging the church to be gospel-minded, seek opportunities to share Christ, and live lives that reflect the transformative power of the gospel.

This sermon addresses the pervasive nature of fear in the modern world, contrasting it with the biblical command to trust in God. The central message, drawn from Isaiah 41:10, asserts that fear is not an option for believers because God provides a command to conquer, a companion to comfort, and a covenant to claim. The speaker emphasizes that while fear is a foe originating from the world, flesh, or devil, God's presence is personal and His promises are permanent. By distinguishing between internal strength and external help, the sermon encourages believers to wait on the Lord rather than worry, trusting that He will uphold them through trials. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the congregation to replace anxiety with boldness and reliance on divine power.

The sermon explores Zephaniah 3:16-17, contrasting the impending judgment of the Day of the Lord with the profound comfort and joy God extends to His people. It identifies Zion as a typological picture of the church, emphasizing that God's love is not merely a distant concept but an intimate, bridal affection that quiets the believer's fear. The text highlights God's power to save and His delight in redeeming sinners, drawing parallels to the Exodus, the marriage imagery in Isaiah and Psalm 45, and the ultimate fulfillment in Christ. The message encourages believers to remain strong and obedient, trusting in the God who is present in their midst and who rejoices over them with singing. This pastoral exhortation invites the church to rest in the assurance of God's unchanging love and the hope of the New Jerusalem.

1:33 Can you lose your salvation according to Hebrews 6:4? 4:50 Could you explain what it means to remain in Christ according to John 15:4? 14:03 Is verbal abuse grounds for divorce from a professing Christian husband? 23:35 Should a pastor be removed if his adopted son commits child sexual abuse? 27:48 How do head coverings for women work in the church today? 42:09 What does fear of the Lord mean in the Bible? 48:43 Will we be made aware of how our enemies will be judged? 50:00 How do we justify praying when God already knows what we need? 53:18 In Genesis 1:2 what are the waters being described?

Are you exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy? People-pleasing can leave us overwhelmed, overcommitted, and fearful of disappointing others. In this episode, we explore what Jesus teaches about true rest in Matthew 11:28–30 and how biblical counselling helps us apply God's Word to everyday struggles. Discover the difference between biblical love and being enslaved to the approval of others and learn how the fear of man can influence our decisions (Proverbs 29:25; Galatians 1:10). Through the Gospel, we are reminded that our acceptance before God rests in Jesus Christ, not in our performance or other people's opinions. Join us as we consider how to serve others wisely, establish godly priorities, and learn to say yes with a willing heart and no with a clear conscience. Whose yoke are you carrying?

Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the difference between conviction and stubbornness. He explains why Christian courage includes humility, gentleness, repentance, and wisdom about which disagreements require a firm response. Listeners are encouraged to practice faithfulness in everyday life and to look to Jesus Christ, whose finished work and resurrection give His people confidence when obedience becomes costly. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Luk 20:9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. Luk 20:10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. Luk 20:11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. Luk 20:12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. Luk 20:13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. Luk 20:14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. Luk 20:15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? Luk 20:16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. Luk 20:17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? Luk 20:18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. Luk 20:19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.