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Jesus from the Old Testament in John 4:27-30

The sermon explores the narrative of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24 to demonstrate that the Bible is a unified story centered on Jesus Christ. It argues that God's word must be believed rather than merely studied, as the disciples' initial failure to recognize Jesus stemmed from a misunderstanding of the necessity of the cross. The message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit opens the mind to understand scripture, transforming intellectual knowledge into a burning love for Christ. Finally, it calls the church to proclaim this gospel, recognizing that the entire biblical history points to the risen Savior who offers forgiveness and eternal life.

Creeds and confessions serve the church by summarizing biblical doctrine, guarding against false teaching, and promoting unity in the truth. Their authority is always subordinate to Scripture. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how faithful doctrinal summaries support teaching, discipleship, and discernment. Drawing on 2 Timothy 1:13–14 and Titus 1:9, he encourages Christians to grow in sound doctrine while testing every confession and teaching by God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon examines the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 as a divine pattern for Christian prayer rather than a mere recitation. The message emphasizes approaching God with genuine reverence and recognizing His paternity, perfection, and sovereignty. It instructs believers to align their desires with God's will, trust in His daily provision, and seek both personal forgiveness and the forgiveness of others. The teaching concludes by highlighting the need for protection from evil and the ultimate goal of glorifying God's preeminence in all aspects of prayer.

Theological error often uses familiar Christian language while changing its biblical meaning. Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can recognize theological drift, test teaching by Scripture, and remain grounded in the gospel. Learn why context, sound doctrine, humility, and a faithful local church are essential to growing in biblical discernment and speaking the truth in love. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

This sermon explores the theological paradox that the suffering of believers, exemplified by Paul's imprisonment, serves to strengthen the church rather than weaken it. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1:12-14, the message argues that witnessing the steadfastness of those who endure for Christ instills a deeper confidence in the faith of the community. The central theme is the cultivation of boldness, defined as the spiritual courage to speak the Word without fear, which is produced by the Holy Spirit and fortified by the assurance of Christ's love and intercession. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, challenging the congregation to move beyond mediocrity and private faith toward a public, active witness that reflects the sufficiency of God's grace. By connecting historical Reformation figures with the present day, the sermon encourages believers to pray for and demonstrate this boldness in their daily lives and evangelistic efforts.