This lesson presents a biblically grounded critique of marital dysfunction, centering on the destructive impact of a wife who rejects her God-ordained role of submission, particularly through adultery and incessant nagging, which are portrayed as manifestations of the curse in Genesis 3 and the broader spiritual rebellion against divine authority. Drawing from Proverbs, it emphasizes that such behaviors—whether through premeditated infidelity or persistent quarreling—undermine the home's purpose as a refuge of peace and order, reflecting a deeper spiritual disorder rooted in pride and the desire to usurp God's design. The teacher argues that feminism, far from being a modern movement for equality, is an ancient expression of the serpent's lie, seeking to replace God's authority with human autonomy, and that true marital harmony requires mutual submission under Christ, not competition or self-assertion. While acknowledging the complexity of modern challenges like pornography and interpersonal alienation, the lesson calls for repentance, self-examination, and reliance on the Holy Spirit to restore biblical order in the home, where love, honor, and reverence are not earned but lived out in obedience to God's created design.

The sermon delivers a urgent, biblically grounded warning against the pervasive epidemic of pornography, framing it as a moral and spiritual crisis that enslaves individuals, fuels sexual violence, and leads to eternal judgment. Drawing on statistics from major platforms, it emphasizes the widespread addiction among men and women, linking pornography use to harmful attitudes, abuse, and the erosion of marriage and human dignity. Rooted in Scripture—particularly passages from Proverbs, Matthew, 1 Corinthians, and Ephesians—it argues that viewing pornography constitutes adultery in the heart, aligns with satanic influence, and excludes unrepentant users from the kingdom of God. Yet, amid the severity of divine judgment, the message pivots to the redemptive power of Christ, affirming that no one is beyond the reach of grace, and calling all who are enslaved to repent, believe in Jesus, and find deliverance through faith and the transforming grace of God.

In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses the struggle with lust and pornography and explains the biblical path to purity and freedom in Christ. Sexual sin is not merely behavioral — it is a heart issue that Scripture speaks to with clarity, seriousness, and hope. This episode walks through key passages that call believers to holiness, repentance, renewed thinking, and accountability in the body of Christ. Listeners are reminded that sin grows in secrecy, but healing begins in the light of God's truth and grace. Christ's finished work is sufficient, and His power is greater than our deepest struggles. Key Scriptures include Matthew 5:27–28; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20; 1 John 1:9; Romans 12:2; and Psalm 51:10. Subscribe to Servants of Grace for weekly biblical teaching and encouragement. For more from Anchored in the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

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The world says, "If it feels good, do it." But, many people know the bondage and heartache such wanton living can cause. How can we hope to overcome such temptation? -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/03/sermon-overcoming-sexual-immorality-1.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

Illustrating Isaiah 41:21-42:9; Guard your heart, and walk by the Spirit

The sermon explores how digital culture fosters a pervasive shame culture and a compulsive consumption of inappropriate imagery, both rooted in a post-Christian moral economy that condemns without offering absolution. It highlights how online shaming, driven by performative righteousness and moral grandstanding, reflects humanity's ancient tendency to deflect guilt through scapegoating, a pattern that finds no true resolution outside the gospel's message of forgiveness and atonement. The internet's design—prioritizing novelty, consumption, and isolation—fuels digital lust as a symptom of deeper spiritual disorientation, turning human beings into commodified spectacles and replacing authentic relationships with fleeting dopamine-driven distractions. In contrast, the lesson calls for a return to the real world, where the dominion mandate, communal love, and physical engagement with creation subvert the allure of online perversity and restore the heart's true purpose. Ultimately, it urges believers to embody the gospel's grace by resisting digital addictions, cultivating discernment, and filling their lives with love for God, others, and the tangible realities of His creation.

The sermon centers on the biblical call for husbands to love their wives with a secure, sanctified, sacrificial, and spoken love, mirroring Christ's sacrificial and redemptive love for the church. Drawing from Ephesians 5, it emphasizes that marital leadership is not dominance but servant-hearted responsibility, grounded in mutual submission, spiritual intimacy, and covenantal faithfulness rather than performance or control. The preacher underscores that true love is demonstrated through consistent time, emotional presence, and verbal affirmation—rejecting the distractions of pornography and worldly images—while affirming that a husband's spiritual integrity profoundly impacts the entire family. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and transformation: when men walk with God and embody Christ-like love, marriage deepens, heals, and grows more beautiful over time, reflecting the eternal nature of divine love.

Pure Life: Victory Over Porn. We are joined by Josh Rowand (Pure Life Ministries). Topics discussed include: The Power of Pornography. Not Just A "Man" Issue. Steps to Victory. How The Church Needs to Help.