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Remembering God's goodness strengthens faith, fuels gratitude, and helps Christians trust the Lord when present circumstances are difficult. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Psalms 103 and 77 and the biblical call to remember God's character, promises, and works. He explains how spiritual forgetfulness feeds unbelief, comparison, and discontentment, and how remembering God's grace redirects our hearts toward worship and faithful obedience. At the center of this encouragement are the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God's goodness is rooted in His unchanging character, and His love is decisively revealed in His Son. The episode concludes with five practical ways to remember His faithfulness and grow in gratitude today. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/YchuoYh3K1E This sermon commemorates the Protestant Reformation by examining the courage and conviction of reformers like Martin Luther, who stood firm on the authority of Scripture against ecclesiastical and political pressure. Drawing parallels with biblical figures such as Elijah and Daniel, the message emphasizes that true faith requires a willingness to be unpopular and to make decisive stands for truth in the face of cultural and religious compromise. The central theme asserts that the Reformation is not merely a historical event but an ongoing mandate for the church to continually self-examine and align its practices with the Bible. The preacher challenges the audience to reject complacency and apathy, urging them to live with doctrinal integrity and spiritual fervor in their personal lives and communities. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a renewed commitment to the five solas and a holistic reformation of hearts, homes, and society, grounded in the unchanging Word of God.

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Our words have tremendous power - for good or for harm. In James 3:1-12, James warns about the danger of an uncontrolled tongue, shows how our speech reveals the condition of our hearts, and challenges believers to pursue the spiritual maturity that should shape the way we speak.

In America, we now spend $220 per family on Halloween – and just $40 on Easter. Meanwhile, harvest festivals are increasingly excuses to celebrate the Day of the Dead, Wicca has become a badge of honor, and the horror genre is exploding. Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss the history of Halloween, its modern descent into glorifying death and darkness, and whether Christians today should still celebrate it. They talk about… - How Christians changed the name and meaning of October 31 – but now we've reverted to the pagan holiday while keeping the Christian name - How religious beliefs are externalized in symbols, and where we put our money indicates where our heart is - The human impulse to worship what we fear, and how our reaction to covid explains our infatuation with celebrating death - Why infatuation with the occult is a recurring feature of modern thinking, and the connection to rock-and-roll - How Christians can repurpose Halloween to redeem it for a holy cause – rather than being Debbie Downers and refusing to get involved at all Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Halloween

In Chapter 11 of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, John Owen shifts his focus from the mental exercise of spiritual thoughts to the foundational seat of spiritual-mindedness: the human affections. Owen argues that the affections—the deep longings, loves, and delights of the heart—are the governing helm of the soul, determining its true direction, sincerity, and ultimate spiritual state regardless of outward religious performance. Because the world actively competes with God for these affections, Owen outlines the providential ways God exposes the vanity, danger, and transience of earthly things, warning that an unmortified love for the world forfeits a person's eternal soul while offering practical principles for maintaining a heart truly set on heavenly realities.

What convinces a person that he will see goodness in the midst of severe opposition and suffering? In Psalm 27, David wrote, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple." From shepherd boy to king, David knew what it meant to suffer. Throughout his trials, he learned to take his eyes off himself and focus on the beauty of the LORD. This one desire gave David his greatest comfort, healed his deepest hurt, and helped him rise above his adversity. Tune into today's podcast as Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo, joined by Richard Lang, unpack this unique Psalm.