In his final words, Joshua calls the people to a decisive, personal commitment to serve God with wholehearted faithfulness, rooted in a lifetime of witnessing God's faithfulness and marked by reverence, integrity, and deliberate choice. He emphasizes that true devotion requires rejecting the spiritual compromises of surrounding cultures—both secular and false religion—while affirming that the decision to follow God must be made individually and passed on to future generations. The passage underscores that obedience to God is not merely doctrinal adherence but a lived reality of intimacy, prayer, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's guidance within the family. The call is urgent and practical: make the choice now, begin the journey with one step, and trust God to provide direction and blessing along the way. This final exhortation serves as both a challenge and a promise, affirming that God's faithfulness is real and that His blessings are available to those who walk in His ways.

This sermon explores the believer's new identity in Christ as described in Romans 8, transitioning from a mindset of slavery to one of sonship. The preacher emphasizes that while believers still face mortality and sin, the indwelling Holy Spirit guarantees future resurrection and empowers ongoing sanctification. Central to this message is the doctrine of adoption, where the Spirit confirms believers as children of God, allowing them to approach Him with intimate confidence rather than fear. The exposition highlights that this new status brings both freedom from the flesh's rule and a secure inheritance as fellow heirs with Christ. Ultimately, the text offers assurance that suffering does not negate this familial bond but serves as a precursor to future glorification.

Christians are called to live in the present with eternity in view. In this episode, Dave Jenkins considers 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 and Colossians 3:2, explaining how the sure hope of eternity reshapes our priorities, strengthens perseverance in suffering, and helps us live faithfully for Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

5:46 How does a believer deal with repeated hurt from church leadership? 12:44 When does the command to obey and honor a parent shift with and adult child? 24:42 I'm struggling finding a good church in a small town, what should I do? 38:04 What is the core purpose of the Book of Leviticus for Christians today? 44:49 What is pantheism? 51:12 Should I wait to serve in my church until I have beat my cancer diagnosis?

Many of you remember the old Life Alert commercial. An elderly woman lies on the floor, unable to rise, and cries out, "I've fallen… and I can't get up!" That cry is not merely physical. It is the cry of every human heart after man's rebellion in Genesis 3. We have fallen—and left to ourselves we cannot get up. Grab your Bible and join us from the Chatham Transition Ministries weekly Bible study as we open the chapter that explains how that fall happened, why it still defines us, and why the only One who can lift us is the Seed of the woman who crushed the serpent's head. Listen carefully. The story of our ruin and the first promise of our recovery are both here.

Moses was considered one of the greatest leaders in Jewish history. But he was human too, and made many mistakes. His response to personal failure teaches us valuable lessons to apply to our own lives.

The sermon establishes the Holy Spirit as fully divine, equal in essence to the Father and the Son, while clarifying that He is a person rather than an impersonal force. Through examination of Old and New Testament passages, the teaching highlights the Spirit's role in creation, inspiration of Scripture, and the new covenant reality of indwelling believers. It corrects misconceptions about the Trinity and emphasizes that spiritual baptism is solely God's work, not dependent on human ritual or emotion. The message outlines key promises of the Holy Spirit, including salvation, sanctification, gifting, and intercession, urging a biblically grounded worship that honors His full deity.

The Humility and Exaltation of Jesus Christ the Lord