A young man under deep conviction seeks spiritual help, but his uncle gives ruinous counsel—minimizing sin and soothing the very conscience God had awakened. Distressed by this false peace, he returns to his pastor, who warns him that such advice can hinder salvation. Guided back to Scripture and to a true sense of his need for Christ, the young man ultimately finds genuine hope. The sketch warns against comforting a sinner when God is calling him to repentance.

From the woman at the well in John 4 to Jeremiah’s “broken cisterns,” this sermon shows how Jesus alone gives living water that truly satisfies—spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally—so that your soul no longer has to chase the world for peace, purpose, and joy.

Is unforgiveness secretly blocking your prayers? In this message from Mark 11:22–25, we look beyond “Do I have enough faith?” and ask a deeper question: “Am I holding on to offenses?” Drawing from Jesus’ words on prayer and forgiveness, the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, and the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6, we see how clinging to bitterness can turn our prayer life into “airplane mode” before God. True grace not only cancels our unpayable debt of sin, it produces a heart that forgives others from the heart. If your prayers feel like they’re hitting a brass ceiling, this sermon will help you examine your heart, let go of offenses, and seek the kind of forgiveness that leads to unhindered fellowship with God.

In this sermon from Mark 11:20–25 (Part 1), the preacher unpacks Jesus’ words about faith that moves mountains, exploring the tension between bold belief and humble submission to God’s will. Through vivid illustrations and honest wrestling with the text, we see how true faith leads to prayer that depends wholly on God, not self-sufficiency.

There is yet another form of backsliding that must be mentioned, especially since many in our present age have been overtaken by it: an eager and consuming involvement in political disputes.

The state of the world in recent times has stirred up the attention and conversation of people in every class of society. As one political party or another has gained success, people’s minds have become deeply affected—some filled with fear that their side will be defeated, others overflowing with excitement, as if a new world of freedom, peace, and universal happiness were about to begin.....

Another common form of backsliding is through love for the world.

It is not unusual for those who once seemed zealous, affectionate, and devoted to God to gradually lose their spiritual fervor once they become settled in life and absorbed in its daily responsibilities. As they pursue their business and personal goals, their heart for God fades, and they begin to care about little else except saving money.

This attitude is rarely condemned by society. In fact, as long as someone is fair in business, the world praises such conduct as wise. “Men will praise you when you do well for yourself.” They say, “He’s a careful man, a man who knows how to secure his future.”....

In a walk with a seasoned Christian mentor, a young leader asks for wisdom on three crucial areas of life: What is the single most important piece of advice for the next generation? How should a Christian approach the simple act of entering a room? And what is the wisest way to give counsel to someone in need?

Bob Jennings | January 22, 1997 | In 1 Corinthians 5:6, Paul urges believers to cleanse themselves of “the leaven of malice and wickedness” and to embrace “the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” Drawing from the Passover Feast in Exodus 12, Paul illustrates the Christian life as a spiritual feast characterized by honesty and integrity.

What does it mean to forgive “from the heart”? Walking through Matthew 18:21–35, this message shows the extent of Christian forgiveness (70×7) and the motive that makes it possible—God’s immeasurable mercy toward us. You’ll learn the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why repeated forgiveness doesn’t erase church discipline, how personal mercy coexists with the state’s duty to punish evil (Romans 13), and practical ways to keep bitterness from taking root. Includes a striking modern example of public forgiveness and pastoral counsel for lifelong practice.