The sermon, drawn from Titus 3, centers on the believer's response to God's grace: not merely as a doctrinal affirmation but as a lived reality marked by intentional good deeds, humility, and spiritual discernment. It emphasizes that salvation by grace through faith in Christ—highlighted in the passage's declaration of God's mercy and love—naturally produces a transformed life characterized by service, compassion, and selfless action, not for merit but as a fruit of regeneration. The preacher underscores the danger of theological distractions, urging the church to shun divisive controversies, genealogical debates, and legalistic disputes that undermine unity and obscure the gospel's core. Instead, believers are called to reject false teachers after due warning, to prioritize practical love within the body of Christ, and to meet pressing needs quietly and faithfully, reflecting the grace they have received. Ultimately, the message calls for a vibrant, Spirit-filled church where faith is demonstrated not in words alone but in consistent, humble, and sacrificial love—evidencing the truth that genuine salvation always results in good works done in secret for the glory of God.

A — About: This passage outlines the genealogy of David, revealing both the blessings and failures within his lineage. It highlights God's sovereign plan unfolding through imperfect মানুষ, pointing forward to the promised Messiah. B — Best Verse: 1 Chronicles 3:9 (NKJV) — "These were all the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister." C — Called to Do: Recognize human weakness and place full trust in Jesus Christ, the perfect King. Rest in His righteousness rather than striving in personal strength, and faithfully follow God despite imperfection.

The sermon establishes the eternal and superior priesthood of Jesus Christ by contrasting it with the temporary, imperfect Levitical system, using Melchizedek—a mysterious figure from Genesis—as a divine type of Christ. Though appearing briefly in Scripture without genealogy or death, Melchizedek, as priest of the Most High God and king of peace, blesses Abraham and receives tithes from him, demonstrating his greater authority. The author of Hebrews emphasizes that Christ's priesthood, though not from the tribe of Levi, is established by God's unchangeable oath, making Him a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Unlike the Aaronic priests who offered repeated sacrifices for their own sins and those of the people, Christ offered Himself once for all, being holy, blameless, and without sin, thereby fulfilling the law and inaugurating a better covenant that brings true forgiveness, reconciliation, and access to God. This eternal priesthood, grounded in divine promise and sealed by oath, provides believers with a sympathetic, ever-living High Priest who intercedes for them at the right hand of the Father, enabling bold approach to grace in every time of need.

Why does the Bible include genealogies, and what do they teach us about God, redemption, and the gospel? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why genealogies are not filler, but essential to understanding the storyline of Scripture. Though often overlooked, these passages reveal God's faithfulness, root the gospel in real history, and point directly to Jesus Christ. Drawing from Genesis 12:1–3, Matthew 1:1–17, and Luke 3:23–38, this episode shows how God's promises unfold across generations and culminate in the person and work of Christ. In this episode, you'll learn: How genealogies demonstrate God's covenant faithfulness Why Christianity is rooted in real history, not myth How God's grace is displayed through imperfect people Why every genealogy ultimately points to Jesus Christ Genealogies remind us that God keeps His promises, works through generations, and faithfully brings about His plan of redemption in Christ. 👉 For more from Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

📖 John 8:19–24 • The most dangerous mistake a man can make isn't gross immorality — it's misidentifying Jesus Christ. And the Pharisees were standing right in front of him. 📚 Part of our verse-by-verse expository series through the Gospel of John The Pharisees built their entire identity on knowing God — the prayers, the fasting, the memorized scrolls, the tithed garden herbs, the phylacteries on their wrists. And Jesus answered all of it with one sentence: Ye neither know me nor my father. That's not a debate. That's a verdict. In this exposition of John 8:19–24, Pastor Fortunato works through one of the most sobering passages in Scripture — the triple verdict ye shall die in your sins — and shows why misidentifying Christ is the most catastrophic failure a man can make. The problem wasn't the Pharisees' immorality. It was their genealogy. And it's yours too. This sermon also opens up one of the most misunderstood features of the King James Bible: the italicized words. Why is he italicized in John 8:24 but am is italicized in Isaiah 43:10? Two testaments. Two languages. One voice. The fingerprint of the Holy Spirit woven between them. This expository sermon walks through John 8:19–24, explaining: • Why their failure was relational, not intellectual — and what that means for us • The difference between dying of your sins and dying in your sins • Why "from beneath" is genealogy, not geography — Genesis 3 and 1 Corinthians 15 • The only solution to an Adamic nature: you must be born again • The warning of Isaiah: "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found" • Why the Pharisees controlled nothing — not the timetable, not the door

A new MP3 sermon from Cross Roads Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Judah and Tamar

Subtitle: Genesis

Speaker: Greg McGuigan

Broadcaster: Cross Roads Baptist Church

Event: Bible Study

Date: 8/14/2024

Bible: Genesis 38:1-30

Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Liberty and Grace Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Sons of Ishmael, Part 4

Subtitle: Chronicles

Speaker: Pastor Steven Dilday

Broadcaster: Liberty and Grace Reformed Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/13/2024

Bible: 1 Chronicles 1:31; 1 Chronicles 5:18-22

Length: 40 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Lakeville Christian Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Rehoboam reigned in his place

Subtitle: Genealogy of Jesus Christ P17

Speaker: Daniel J. Casieri

Broadcaster: Lakeville Christian Fellowship

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/11/2024

Bible: Matthew 1:7; 1 Kings 11:41-43

Length: 61 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Lakeville Christian Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Solomon clung to these in love

Subtitle: Genealogy of Jesus Christ P16

Speaker: Daniel J. Casieri

Broadcaster: Lakeville Christian Fellowship

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/4/2024

Bible: 1 Kings 11:1-14

Length: 63 min.