Gospel on SermonAudio

The Chronology From Crucible To The Eternal Kingdom

The sermon examines the complex relationship between the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation, arguing that while the former provided essential intellectual and technological preparation, it ultimately fell short of the latter's spiritual depth. It highlights how Renaissance humanism, through the recovery of Greek and Hebrew texts and the invention of movable type, created the conditions for biblical scholarship and the spread of Reformation ideas. The discussion contrasts the Erasmian view that human ignorance is the primary problem, solvable through education, with the Lutheran conviction that human sin is the root issue, requiring justification by faith alone. By analyzing the works of Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther, the presentation demonstrates that the Reformation succeeded where the Renaissance failed by addressing the doctrinal and spiritual needs of the church rather than merely its cultural or moral corruption. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that true revival requires a transformation of the heart through the Gospel, not just an elevation of human knowledge.

It is a mark of grace to be a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus from the Old Testament in John 4:39-42

God is a God of judgment. No question about it. But what does this mean? What is judgment? Above all, what is God‟s judgment? Is it something for believers to rejoice in, or is it something for them to fear? And when preaching the gospel, is God‟s judgment something they should keep quiet about, or, at least, play down?1 And it surely makes a difference when we talk of God‟s judgment of evil in the abstract – as it were, outside of ourselves – and God‟s judgment of us individually and personally. You remember how David reacted when he was confronted by Nathan: the king was righteously angry with the rich man over his evil treatment of the poor man and his only ewe (2 Sam. 12:5-6), but the moment the sin – which he was rightly condemning in the other – was brought home to himself, to his conscience – when Nathan exclaimed: „You are the man!‟ (2 Sam. 12:7) – David was mortified and repentant (2 Sam. 12:13; Ps. 51).

Genuine revival is a sovereign work of God that produces repentance, devotion to Christ, and obedience to His Word. Dave Jenkins examines lessons from revival movements, explains why emotional excitement and extraordinary claims are insufficient evidence of spiritual renewal, and encourages Christians to test every movement by Scripture. Learn to look for the fruit of repentance, holiness, love for the church, and faithfulness to the gospel. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

"In the heart of fog-bound, 19th-century London, a neglected and starving young street urchin named Jessica wanders up to a morning coffee stall run by Daniel Standring—a hardened, self-interested man who secretly keeps the keys to a prosperous chapel. Drawn by a rare gesture of kindness and a warm cup of coffee, Jessica quietly follows Daniel into the grand, empty church, where for the very first time she hears the Gospel message and offers a simple, sincere prayer from her heart. What begins as a starving child's search for food transforms into a deeply moving story of redemption that utterly upends not only her own life, but also soft-hearted Daniel's, proving that the most earnest faith can shatter the hardest hypocrisies. I am thrilled to bring this forgotten masterpiece out of the archives and present my full audio narration of Hesba Stretton's Jessica's First Prayer."

Romans 1:21–23 exposes humanity's refusal to honor God, give thanks, and worship Him as Creator. Dave Jenkins examines how sin darkens our understanding, turns claims of wisdom into foolishness, and leads us to exchange God's glory for created things. This study calls us to repent of idolatry and look to Jesus Christ, who perfectly honored the Father, died for sinners, and rose again to bring us back to God. For more from our Romans series, please visit here: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/sermons/romans-the-gospel-that-changes-everything/

In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore Question 10: "Who Are We?" Answer: We are persons loved by God, created to love God, love others, and care for the world he has made. We become like what we love. Our identity is found not by looking within ourselves but looking up to God. Through Scripture and conversation, we consider what it means to find our true identity in God rather than in our accomplishments, relationships, or the approval of others. The discussion explores how easily we can lose sight of who God says we are and begin believing false narratives about ourselves. Ultimately, we are reminded that our worth rests in God's unchanging love, and that we can continually return to this truth through repentance, remembrance, and faith.