The sermon outlines the spiritual weapons available to believers for overcoming ongoing spiritual battles, emphasizing that victory comes through reliance on God rather than human strength. Key themes include the authority of Jesus' name, the power of truth against deception, and the liberating force of praise during tribulation. The speaker highlights the foundational role of Christ's blood in securing redemption and the importance of personal testimony as a weapon against the enemy. Additionally, the message stresses the necessity of fasting, intercessory prayer led by the Holy Spirit, and radical forgiveness to remove spiritual hindrances. Ultimately, the central message encourages believers to actively engage these divine resources to walk in confidence and triumph over adversity.

Paster: Andy Riley Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Calico Rock, AR Old fashion singing and KJV preaching

The sermon expounds on Revelation chapter 8, detailing the opening of the seventh seal and the subsequent first four trumpet judgments during the Great Tribulation. It describes how silence in heaven precedes a series of catastrophic natural disasters, including hail mixed with blood, a burning mountain striking the sea, bitter waters, and darkened celestial bodies. The preacher emphasizes that these events signify God's sovereign wrath against an unrepentant world and serve as a warning to those remaining on earth. The message urges believers to recognize the urgency of evangelism so that loved ones may be spared from this impending divine judgment. Ultimately, the exposition aims to stir the congregation to faithful witness and personal trust in Jesus Christ for salvation.

This sermon explores the revelation of God's wrath against human ungodliness and unrighteousness as detailed in Romans 1. The speaker emphasizes that humanity is without excuse because God's invisible attributes are clearly perceived through creation, yet people willfully suppress this truth. By examining passages from Ephesians and Matthew, the text illustrates that all humans are naturally children of wrath due to sin, but believers are saved by grace through Christ. The message contrasts the inevitable judgment for those who reject God with the mercy offered to the elect, highlighting that salvation is found only in Jesus. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to recognize their depraved state and appreciate the sovereign remedy provided by God's grace.

What are the attributes of God? Dave Jenkins explains that God's attributes are the perfections of His character revealed in Scripture. This episode considers God's holiness, love, justice, mercy, sovereignty, wisdom, faithfulness, and unchanging nature, showing why knowing God rightly leads believers to trust and worship Him. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This Bible Study examines the dramatic transformation of Saul from a zealous persecutor of the early church to a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. It highlights key scriptural accounts, particularly in Acts 7 through 9 and Galatians 1, detailing his involvement in Stephen's stoning and his subsequent blind encounter with the risen Lord on the road to Damascus. The preacher emphasizes that Saul's prior knowledge of Scripture and various divine 'pricks' prepared him for this pivotal moment of grace. Following his healing by Ananias and baptism, Saul retreats to Arabia to receive direct instruction from God before beginning his ministry. This narrative underscores the sovereignty of God in calling and equipping chosen vessels to bear His name to both Jews and Gentiles.

Song of Solomon 7 celebrates the renewed joy, affection, and faithful commitment of covenant love in marriage. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical love flourishes through mutual devotion, intentional care, purity, and delight in God's good design. Above all, faithful covenant love points beyond itself to the steadfast and joyful love of Christ for His bride, the Church. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. Pastor Brian explains the meaning of purity and gentleness that are the products of Godly wisdom.

All sin is sinful and deserves God wrath and curse, but the same sin committed by two different persons may not be equally sinful in the sight of God.