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This sermon explores the spiritual condition of Israel as depicted in 1 Samuel 7, focusing on the danger of a divided heart and true repentance. Here too is encouragement to all believers to remember God's past mercies and deliverances by raising their own 'Ebenezers,' or stones of remembrance, to cultivate gratitude and trust in His ongoing help.

What do you give the God who has everything? What will you give Him out of gratitude for so great a salvation? He already has everything in all creation. If you want to please God, if you want to bring Him glory, then you will desire to do His will, as written in His book, in the name of Christ Jesus, who loved you and gave Himself up for your sins. Serve Him with gladness.

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The Eighth Commandment calls you to care not only about obvious theft, but also about economic practices that diminish what others rightfully possess. You are called to value honesty and fairness in money and commerce, recognizing the real harm that inflation can cause, especially for those with limited or fixed incomes. Yet your ultimate security is not found in money or economic stability, but in Christ. Because He has redeemed you by grace, you are called to pursue economic integrity and faithful stewardship as an expression of gratitude and obedience to God.

This sermon introduces a new series on the Songs of Ascent, specifically focusing on the context of Psalm 120 through 134 as pilgrim songs sung by Israelites ascending to Jerusalem for the major feasts. The message emphasizes the practical and spiritual purpose of singing, arguing that it centers hearts on Christ, expresses gratitude, unites the body of believers, reinforces biblical truth, and prepares the soul for worship. By drawing on passages such as Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, Brother Brenson highlights the importance of choosing music that is rich in doctrine and God-honoring rather than self-focused. The tone is instructional and encouraging, urging the congregation to view singing not as entertainment but as a vital means of spiritual preparation and communal unity in their daily walk with God.

This sermon examines the life of Noah as a profound example of faith and grace in a corrupt world, centering on the declaration that Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. It contrasts the ungratefulness and disobedience of humanity, beginning with Eve in the Garden of Eden, with Noah's consistent walk with God and his obedience to build the ark. The text presents the ark as a type of Christ, the sole refuge from divine judgment, emphasizing that salvation is received by faith rather than by works. The preacher urges listeners to recognize the urgency of the coming judgment and to live in gratitude and obedience, securing their souls in the one true door of salvation.

Salvation is God's work from beginning to end. Dave Jenkins explains the biblical teaching of grace alone and calls believers to rest in Christ with humility, gratitude, and worship. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Who is good enough to go to heaven? Mark 10:17–31 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christ's goodness is the only goodness good enough to bring us into the kingdom. This devotional examines the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler to distinguish between superficial religious effort and true saving faith. The central argument posits that the man's failure stems not merely from his attachment to wealth, but from a fundamental misunderstanding of Jesus' divinity and the depth of God's law, which requires holiness of the heart rather than merely external compliance. The text contrasts the man's sorrow over losing possessions with the Christian's gratitude for gaining everything in Christ, challenging the common assumption that material prosperity or personal sacrifice constitutes spiritual merit. The message urges hearers to recognize their own spiritual poverty and rely entirely on the sufficiency of Christ. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, emphasizing that true salvation is found in knowing Jesus as Yahweh and resting in the grace that provides all spiritual riches.

When the Cloud Moves and Cravings Rise Numbers 9–11 | Following the Lord Without Losing Our Appetite for His Ways This message examines Israel's departure from Mount Sinai, revealing how the Lord prepared, organized, guided, and provided for His redeemed people as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. Although they were surrounded by evidence of His faithfulness, their dissatisfaction soon overshadowed their gratitude, exposing the danger of allowing fleshly desires to govern the heart. God's Preparation and Guidance: Before moving Israel, the Lord established their worship, responsibilities, leadership, and order. When the cloud moved, they moved; when it rested, they rested. Their greatest privilege was not knowing their destination but knowing the One who was leading them. Moses' invitation to Hobab also demonstrates that trusting God's leadership does not eliminate the value of practical wisdom and the help of others. The Danger of Dissatisfaction: Shortly after departing Sinai, the people began complaining. Their cravings caused them to remember Egypt's food while forgetting Egypt's bondage. They despised the manna that sustained them, treating God's daily miracle as insufficient. Their dissatisfaction spread throughout the congregation, revealing how an ungrateful spirit can influence others and distort our understanding of God's goodness. When Cravings Become Our Master: Israel devoted extraordinary effort to gathering the quail they demanded, demonstrating how readily people can pursue fleshly desires while neglecting what God has already provided. The Lord gave them meat, but their rebellion brought judgment. Psalm 106:15 captures the warning: "And he gav