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Why does false teaching resurface in every generation? Dave Jenkins examines Satan's opposition to God's truth, the sinful heart's susceptibility to deception, and the return of old errors in new forms. Drawing from 2 Peter 2:1 and 1 John 4:1, this episode explains how Scripture, church history, faithful pastoral teaching, and fellowship in the local church help Christians recognize error and stand firm. Believers can remain watchful with confidence in Christ's faithfulness to preserve His church. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Paul expresses his deep heart's desire and prayer for the salvation of his fellow Jews, who possess genuine religious zeal yet lack the true knowledge of God's righteousness in Christ. The sermon calls believers to persistent prayer for the lost (including enemies), to recognize that the victory has already been won at the cross, and to pursue a zeal that submits to the finished work of Christ rather than self-righteous effort.

We watch a short video with a baptist John Piper and pedobaptist Kevin DeYoung. https://youtu.be/PnZ8nfCjPV4 We spend take as many points of discussion as possible to scripture and discuss.

This sermon explores Psalm 80 as a fourfold appeal to God for spiritual revival, addressing the church's need for sanctification beyond initial justification. The exposition identifies the psalmist Asaph as a Levitical choir director and frames the text as a cry for divine intervention in times of national and personal spiritual decline. Key themes include God as Shepherd, Judge, and Savior, with a specific focus on the metaphor of Israel as a vine that requires divine protection and care. The message connects these Old Testament appeals to the New Covenant, emphasizing that true revival begins within the believer's heart through the work of the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes by linking this cry for restoration to the Lord's Supper, viewing the elements as tangible reminders of Christ's atoning sacrifice and the ultimate source of spiritual renewal.

Wisdom is calling, but are we listening? In Proverbs 8:1–11, Solomon presents wisdom as a voice that actively seeks our attention, offering God's perspective for the decisions we face every day. Wisdom is not reserved for the educated, the spiritually mature, or a select few. It calls to everyone, offering guidance in our relationships, finances, families, and daily lives. Yet wisdom is often ignored, not because it is unavailable, but because we fail to listen, diligently seek it, and value God's instruction above our own desires.

The fifth installment of this series brings us to a desert place, where a man is trying to sit and understand. He has purposed to worship in his mind and his heart, but he has no clue about what he is supposed to do. He has not yet received salvation. Most would have seen him, a wealthy man sitting there reading the bible and would have offered him a Sunday school class to teach, or a small group to lead. But Philip didn't do that, instead he asked him a question. A question that would take this guy from a place of trying to understand what he is reading, to the place of receiving salvation. In our world we have many of the same issues this guy had, we have a lot that have read, but only few that have received. But as we navigate this text we notice a pattern for us to follow. A pattern that will lead us into the place that we might receive real salvation.

This sermon addresses the danger of legalism, described as the 'ditch on the right' that Christians must avoid while pursuing a life of obedience to God's commandments. The central argument is that legalism arises from a false theological separation between salvation and sanctification, treating the Christian life as a two-stage process rather than an organic outgrowth of the Gospel. By relying on self-generated righteousness and man-made rules instead of the sustaining grace of Christ, believers risk becoming disconnected from the Head of the Church. The message emphasizes that true obedience flows naturally from a heart transformed by God's love and the work of the Holy Spirit, rather than from a desire to earn favor or maintain self-righteousness. Listeners are urged to remain rooted in the assurance of justification and adoption, allowing the law to function as a rule of gratitude rather than a burden of performance.

IF JESUS FOLLOWED YOUR FACEBOOK.[Would He Recognize You as One of His Followers?] Matthew 5:14–16; Luke 19:10 KJV Would Jesus have a Facebook page? Scripture doesn't answer that question—but it does show us that Jesus went where people were to seek and save the lost. Today, millions gather every day in a digital world. In this message, we as Christians need to examine what our posts, comments, conversations, and online conduct say about the Savior they claim to follow. Social media is only a tool; the heart determines how it is used. The greater question isn't whether Jesus would have Facebook, but: If Jesus looked at mine, would He recognize me as one of His followers?

This sermon explores the theological significance of the dietary laws in Leviticus 11, arguing that the primary purpose of these restrictions was not health or physical purity, but the cultivation of a heart that obeys God. The central message emphasizes that defilement stems from disobedience rather than consumption, and that true holiness is rooted in God's character and the believer's redemption. The preacher highlights that grace precedes law, meaning holiness is the grateful response of a redeemed people rather than a means to earn salvation. Applying these principles to the New Testament context, the message calls believers to live distinctively, exercise spiritual discernment, and nourish their souls with God's Word, reflecting the holiness of the God who set them apart.