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Doreen Virtue discusses how Christians should respond when churches introduce New Age teaching or practices. She addresses manifestation, mystical practices, and the importance of testing teaching against Scripture. This episode offers practical counsel for approaching church leadership respectfully, responding when concerns are dismissed, refusing participation in unbiblical practices, and helping children grow in biblical discernment. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon explores Psalm 85 as a comprehensive prayer for spiritual renewal, structured around the past mercies of God, the present need for turning, and the future promise of restoration. The central message emphasizes that true revival is not merely an external event but a divine work that transforms the hearts of God's people, leading them to rejoice in His presence rather than in material blessings. The exposition highlights the theological foundation of revival in the cross, where mercy and truth meet, and righteousness and peace kiss, demonstrating that God's justice and grace coexist through Christ's atonement. The tone is both convicting and hopeful, urging the congregation to persist in prayer and faithfulness, recognizing that while revival cannot be planned, it is a guaranteed future reality for those who hold fast to God's promises. The sermon concludes with an urgent appeal for the church to seek this blood-bought blessing, trusting that God will revive His people to yield the fruit of righteousness.

Rise Up and Go! In Mark 14, we see Jesus facing the greatest trial of His earthly ministry, yet He rose up and went forward in obedience to the Father's will. Missionary William Weimer challenged us to draw closer to God through prayer, submit our plans to His Word, remain faithful when life gets difficult, and refuse to follow Jesus from a distance. The world may be getting darker, but God is not finished working. Rise up and go!

This sermon examines Psalm 44 as a corporate lament that contrasts God's past mercies with the present suffering of His people, who feel abandoned despite their covenant fidelity. The text argues that such hardships are not necessarily direct chastisements for sin but are permitted to deepen trust, expose the wickedness of enemies, and allow believers to share in Christ's sufferings. By connecting the psalmist's plea for redemption to the New Testament context of Romans 8, the message emphasizes that salvation rests entirely on God's mercy and the work of Jesus rather than human performance. The preacher encourages the congregation to remember God's past faithfulness, cling to Him during seasons of apparent silence, and persist in prayer, trusting that His covenant guarantees the completion of His redemptive work.

Those who arise by valuing property or power over people bring judgment upon themselves and pain to the land.

Those who arise by valuing property or power over people bring judgment upon themselves and pain to the land.

Pastor Brewer introduces the book of Nehemiah, which documents the restoration of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah, cupbearer to Artaxerxes I, a powerful Persian king. Mr. Brewer also discusses guiding and forming our prayers according to the Psalms.