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Summary AI Generated... The sermon presents 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 as a message of Christ's triumph and the church's testimony. Although Paul left Troas unsettled, he trusted Christ's leading—a reassurance applied to the congregation's move from Lake Sherwood. In the triumphal procession, Christ is the conquering general, and believers are captives rescued by His grace, living evidence of His victory. The church's preservation and accomplishments therefore call for gratitude to God, not self-congratulation. Its calling is to spread the fragrance of Christ through worship, witness, welcome, and works, measuring success primarily by faithfulness and God's pleasure rather than attendance, buildings, budgets, or programs. The same gospel brings different responses: life to those who receive Christ and judgment to those who reject Him. The church cannot control these outcomes but must proclaim Christ clearly, love people genuinely, and trust God, who supplies the sufficiency His servants lack. Faithful ministry requires four commitments: sincerity, divine commission, service in God's sight, and speaking in Christ, rather than diluting God's Word for personal gain or approval. The sermon concludes by urging the congregation to remain anchored in these commitments and inviting unbelievers to surrender to Christ, emphasizing that true freedom is found in being captured by His grace.

Have you ever been asked, "Where was your church before Luther?" In about fifty-four minutes, this teaching puts its arms around the whole story of the Reformation, from Wycliffe and Hus through Luther, Zwingli, Tyndale and Calvin, all the way to the confession we hold at King's Church. You'll meet a Cambridge priest whose "bruised bones leapt for joy" over a single verse, a translator strangled and burned for giving England the Bible, and the very bishop who had turned him away, later putting his name on that same Bible. Most of all, you'll see that the Reformers were renovators, not innovators, and that the gospel they recovered is the same good news that still rescues sinners now.

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/

Dawn Hill is joined by Dave Jenkins to discuss grieving with hope after personal loss and leaving false teaching. They consider the sorrow of losing loved ones, the loss of relationships and trust after leaving the New Apostolic Reformation, and the comfort found in Christ. Turning to Scripture, Dawn and Dave explain biblical lament, Christ's compassion, the Holy Spirit's comfort, and the hope of the resurrection. They also discuss rest, gratitude, patient listening, and practical ways Christians can bear one another's burdens. This conversation encourages believers to bring their grief to the Lord, distinguish Christ's character from the conduct of false teachers, and receive faithful care within a sound local church. For more from Dawn Hill, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

The sermon centers on the biblical assurance that for the believer, death represents an immeasurable gain rather than a loss. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1:21-23, the message explains that the moment a Christian dies, they are immediately present with the Lord, free from sin, sorrow, and physical decay. This transition is described as entering paradise, a state of perfect communion with Christ where the redeemed behold the Lamb of God and praise His finished work at Calvary. The tone is comforting and celebratory, emphasizing that this hope is grounded solely in the sovereign grace of God and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, offering profound relief to those mourning the loss of loved ones who have departed this world.

3:40 How do my husband and I create good Bible study and prayer habits together? 4:50 Could you explain all the Old Testament offerings and sacrifices? 14:54 How does free will relate to sharing the gospel? 25:33 How much do we need to teach people about God and Jesus before sharing the Gospel? 37:00 Is IBF biblical and what are the some of the concerns? 40:41 What sermons do you recommend to study that you have preached through? 41:35 How can we know God created the heavens and why are Christians worried about what we might find? 47:07 Is it wrong for Christians not to vote because they think they are voting for evil? 49:42 How do I parent an unruly and disobedient child?

This text and study examine the practical implications of salvation by grace, contrasting the futile effort of keeping the Mosaic law with the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that believers are called to walk in the Spirit, a daily discipline of being filled through prayer, the Word, and fellowship, rather than relying on carnal strength to justify themselves. The text highlights the internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, noting that while the flesh produces evident works of sin, the Spirit produces transformative fruit such as love, joy, and peace. The central argument is that true Christian liberty is found not in legalistic adherence to rules, but in abiding in Christ, walking in the Spirit, allowing God to work in believers to will and do His good pleasure. The passage concludes with the imperative that those who live in the Spirit must consistently walk in the Spirit to overcome the lusts of the flesh.

This sermon examines the conclusion of the Book of Acts, highlighting how God's sovereign providence guides the Apostle Paul to Rome despite trials and shipwrecks. It emphasizes that while Paul is physically bound, the gospel remains unhindered, fulfilling the promise in Acts 1:8 that the witness would reach the ends of the earth. The message encourages believers to view their circumstances as divine appointments where they can effectively witness to Christ, using Scripture as the primary basis for persuasion. It further calls the church to value one another as acts of God's kindness and to live as confident citizens of the Kingdom, boldly proclaiming the good news in their current contexts.