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This Bible study continues the study of Stephen's defense before the Sanhedrin by analyzing his historical argument regarding God's pattern of sending deliverers who are rejected by His people. The speaker traces this pattern through the lives of Joseph and Moses, highlighting how both men were initially dismissed by Israel despite being chosen by God for their salvation. By examining Moses' early life in Egypt, his flight to the wilderness, and his commission at the burning bush, the transcript illustrates that the Jewish leadership has consistently opposed those sent to rescue them. The central message connects this historical rejection to the current audience's rejection of Jesus Christ, identifying Him as the ultimate Deliverer. The preacher urges listeners to cease relying on their own righteousness and instead place their complete trust in Jesus for salvation.

Paul tells the Church in Corinth they were not taking advantage of the Spirit of God ​H​e had been given to them​. He calls them Babes in Christ because they are behaving like normal humans, rather than ​people endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit. the spiritual people God wants them to be. He then moves to the responsibility of the leadership in Corinth​. He tells them to build the body on the foundation Paul laid—Jesus the Messiah! Jesus, alone, is the sole foundation of the church, ​a​nd they need to be careful to build on that foundation​ with eternal values, rather than human values, converting their boasting away from men and toward God alone.

The sermon calls for a national spiritual awakening by urging believers to abandon natural human strategies and return to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 16, it illustrates that God empowers only what He initiates, contrasting the dead works of man with the vibrant power of divine guidance. The speaker emphasizes that true leadership and ministry require yielding personal agendas to hear and obey God's inner promptings. By referencing the church in Ephesus, the message warns against losing the presence of God through predictable routines and doctrinal rigidity alone. Ultimately, it challenges the audience to seek a fresh baptism of the Spirit, promising that obedience leads to miracles and genuine revival.

Ministry Leadership: Gender Differences and Limitations. We are joined by Len Crowley (The 6:4 Fellowship). Topics discussed include: What Does "Equality" Mean Biblically? The Order of Creation and Responsibilities from Genesis. Redeeming Man's Role in Leadership. Celebrating Women - Their Unique Contributions & Holy Responsibility.

Strategy or Lack of Strategy? The U.S. Foreign Policy Question. We are joined by JR McGee (CEO X-Stream Leadership Group). Topics discussed include: The Bigger Policy Question. The Iran Policy Question. The Oil Policy Question. The Prophetical Conclusion.

How can Christians recognize a faithful church in a time when popularity, personalities, programs, and production often shape how churches are evaluated? In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical marks of a true church: faithful preaching of God's Word, the right administration of baptism and the Lord's Supper, loving church discipline, qualified biblical leadership, and meaningful commitment within the local body. Christians are not called to find a perfect church. We are called to seek a faithful church where Christ is exalted, the gospel is proclaimed, Scripture is the final authority, and God's people are equipped to grow together in grace and truth. This episode continues the September series, "Home: The Church, the Gospel, and the Grace That Brings You Back." For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Isaiah 3 exposes the consequences of pride, corruption, rebellion, and misplaced trust in Judah and Jerusalem. Dave Jenkins explains how God removes false sources of security, judges corrupt leadership, and humbles human glory. This chapter calls God's people to reject self-exaltation, pursue humility, pray for righteous leadership, and look to Christ, the humble King who gives grace to the humble. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The sermon outlines a comprehensive study on the doctrine of the church, beginning with three primary distinctives that define its identity in redemptive history. It establishes that the church is a unique entity formed by the union of Jew and Gentile into one new body, a mystery revealed through Christ's work and sealed by the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true adherence to the gospel is the defining mark of Christian community, distinguishing it from mere religious organizations or historical traditions. Furthermore, the transcript asserts that a valid church must practice specific internal ordinances and leadership structures while simultaneously engaging in external evangelism and discipleship. Ultimately, the church is presented as a spirit-filled community called to worship internally and fulfill the Great Commission externally.

In this message, taken from Matthew 22:1-14, we examine the parable of the wedding banquet. Jesus designed this parable to rebuke the leadership of Israel for not coming to faith. He also uses the parable to show that Israel's leadership will be replaced by others who do come to faith and bear fruit. We also learn that the only way any person can be compatible with God's great Messianic Banquet, is to be properly clothed in wedding garments. We show how the "wedding clothes" symbolize being clothed in Christ by faith alone.