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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/

Welcome back to our narration of classic 19th-century children's literature. In this edition, we turn to The Young Cottager by Legh Richmond, first published in 1813 and later gathered into his beloved collection, Annals of the Poor. Set against the serene backdrop of the Isle of Wight, this deeply moving account follows Richmond's pastoral visits with "Little Jane"—an impoverished, unassuming young girl whose quiet study of the Scriptures and simple, unshakeable faith transformed her final days. Beyond its historical significance as one of the most widely distributed evangelical narrative tracts of its era, Richmond's gentle story offers a timeless look at redemption, childlike trust, and the profound comfort found in the Gospel.

Welcome back to our narration of classic 19th-century children's literature. In this edition, we turn to The Young Cottager by Legh Richmond, first published in 1813 and later gathered into his beloved collection, Annals of the Poor. Set against the serene backdrop of the Isle of Wight, this deeply moving account follows Richmond's pastoral visits with "Little Jane"—an impoverished, unassuming young girl whose quiet study of the Scriptures and simple, unshakeable faith transformed her final days. Beyond its historical significance as one of the most widely distributed evangelical narrative tracts of its era, Richmond's gentle story offers a timeless look at redemption, childlike trust, and the profound comfort found in the Gospel.

This sermon excerpt is from the 2026 SO4G / Sermon Smart Clips Series from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace, Evangelistic Outreach Ministries - Sermon Audio Broadcast in Paintsville, Kentucky. This smart clip excerpt was by Brother, Douglas Salyer, the Director of the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace. The title of the clip, 'Sealed by the King' The main message coming from the text taken from Ephesians 1:12-14.

The sermon examines the early opposition to Stephen, highlighting how his ministry of grace and power provoked a response rooted in the historical sins of Israel. By drawing parallels between the false witnesses against Stephen and the narrative of Ahab and Naboth in 1 Kings, the text illustrates the recurring pattern of religious leaders silencing God's prophets through deceit and violence. The charges of blasphemy against the temple and the law are contextualized through Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating that Stephen's teachings on the fulfillment of the Mosaic covenant in Christ were consistent with the Scriptures. The passage concludes with the supernatural composure of Stephen, whose angelic countenance testified to the presence of God amidst the hostile council, setting the stage for his defense.

This sermon explores the incomprehensible depth of God's love, emphasizing that salvation is initiated by God rather than earned by human effort. Drawing primarily from John 3:16 and 1 John 4, the message asserts that God loved humanity before the foundation of the world and sent His Son as a propitiation for sin, not to condemn but to save. The speaker illustrates this truth through personal testimony and a mission story in Kosovo, highlighting how the gospel reaches even those who feel unworthy or bound by past failures. By referencing Jesus' reading of Isaiah 61, the sermon presents the Spirit's anointing as a call to bring freedom to the poor, healing to the brokenhearted, and liberty to the captives. The tone is pastoral and inviting, urging listeners to receive this unmerited grace immediately, recognizing that God's love is the sole reason for their redemption and future hope.