Leaving the New Age involves more than rejecting false beliefs. New believers must learn to think, worship, build relationships, and live according to the Word of God. In this episode, Doreen Virtue explains why those coming out of New Age spirituality need biblical discipleship and active involvement in a faithful local church. She addresses spiritual warfare, lost friendships, church hurt, corporate worship, Christian fellowship, baptism, the Lord's Supper, and the importance of serving alongside other believers. Although online teaching can be helpful, it cannot replace belonging to the body of Christ. Christians need the biblical instruction, accountability, encouragement, fellowship, ordinances, and relationships God provides through the local church. For more biblical answers to your questions, visit Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The sermon emphasizes the urgent necessity of personal and corporate holiness as the prerequisite for genuine revival and the rapture. Drawing primarily from Isaiah 64, the speaker contrasts modern superficial Christianity with the profound awe, brokenness, and weeping exhibited by biblical prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The text argues that true spiritual power comes not from emotional manipulation or entertainment but from a deep reverence for God's holiness and submission to His will. It critiques contemporary evangelism for focusing on forgiveness without transformation and calls for a return to fasting, prayer, and sincere repentance. Ultimately, the message asserts that only through the consuming fire of the Holy Spirit can the church be purified and effectively witness to a lost world.

This Bible Study examines the life and betrayal of Judas Iscariot to illustrate the danger of religious profession without genuine regeneration. It contrasts Judas's outward appearance as a trusted apostle with his inward corruption, highlighting how he remained unregenerated despite years of proximity to Jesus and participation in miracles. The preacher emphasizes that external actions, such as baptism or witnessing power, do not guarantee salvation if the heart remains hardened and self-serving. By analyzing scriptural accounts from Mark, John, and Matthew, the text demonstrates that Judas was a thief and a betrayer whose faith was merely intellectual rather than transformative. Ultimately, the message serves as a solemn warning to believers to examine their own hearts to ensure they are truly born again and not merely counterfeit followers of Christ.

The sermon explores Paul's declaration in Romans 1 that he is a debtor to all people, clarifying that this obligation stems from his apostolic commission to preach the gospel rather than a financial debt. It distinguishes between the believer's duty to share God's grace with others and the impossibility of earning salvation through works, emphasizing that Christ alone paid the sin debt as the Kinsman Redeemer. The message highlights the urgency of evangelism by referencing Paul's desire for spiritual fruit among the Gentiles and the sovereign guidance of the Holy Spirit in his ministry. By connecting themes of grace, truth, and the bearing of spiritual fruit, the preacher urges listeners to utilize their God-given gifts to serve others and spread the good news. The central intent is to comfort believers with the assurance of free grace while simultaneously convicting them to fulfill their mandate as witnesses to a lost world.

Barbara Loe Fisher is President of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), a non-profit charity she co-founded with parents of DPT vaccine injured children in 1982. NVIC is a national, grassroots movement and public information campaign to institute vaccine safety reforms and informed consent protections in the public health system. She has researched, analyzed and publicly articulated the major issues involving the science, policy, law, ethics and politics of vaccination to become one of the world's leading non-medical, consumer advocacy experts on the subject. There is much news happening on the vaccination front. Just last week President Trump instituted an executive order on the child vaccination schedule. Barbara will tell you what this is and its expected impact. It's also been reported that there is a record share of kindergartners that have exemptions for required shots. In New York, Amish Families have lost their religious exemption for vaccinations. Where is this headed and what are the implications? Also, in the news the FDA is approving the first-ever Moderna mRNA flu shot. Concerns have been raised about the lack of testing and many are wondering about the influx of mRNA vaccinations. There is regular coverage again on the number of measles cases. Is this all hype? What about the texts that have been released in recent days concerning Dr. Anthony Fauci with concerns over the miscarriage rate following the COVID shots? What's the latest concerning vaccination mandates? What's the push behind having dentists recommending vaccinations for their patients? The answers to these questions are found in this edition of Crosstalk!

Scripture: John 9 Text: John 21:30-31 Sermon: The Gospel 1. Have we lost it? 2. Where to find it? 3. What to make of it?

The sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' presence in Mark chapter 2, contrasting the desperate crowd seeking Him with modern apathy toward church gatherings. It highlights Jesus' authoritative teaching and His primary mission to preach the gospel rather than merely perform miracles. The preacher uses the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof to illustrate the necessity of compassionate, persistent evangelism among believers. By personifying the friends as Compassion, Faith, Works, and Determination, the text emphasizes that saving faith often requires others to act on their behalf. Ultimately, the message calls the church to maintain a burden for the lost and to remain faithful in sharing the gospel despite obstacles.

Salvation is available, don't miss out. The Lord doesn't want anyone lost.

Here's a very challenging message for us to examine our own selves and see if we are doing all WE can to reach the world for Jesus!