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The sermon explores the call for believers to be swift to hear and slow to speak, grounding this instruction in the identity of Christians as beloved brethren purchased by God. It emphasizes that true religion is not merely intellectual assent but active obedience, illustrated by the metaphor of a tree planted by the rivers of water that bears fruit in its season. The message warns against the self-deception of being hearers only, urging listeners to lay aside wickedness and receive the implanted word with meekness. Practical application is drawn from the command to visit orphans and widows, demonstrating that pure religion is evidenced by tangible acts of love and service. Ultimately, the preacher asserts that a life of obedience flows naturally from the assurance of salvation and the central focus on Jesus Christ.

Text: Phil. 4:19 Theme: Our Inexhaustible Supply 1. The Setting 2. The Source 3. The Supply 4. The Sufficiency Closing Prayer

Join us this Sunday morning as RE Jeremiah Horner preaches from Psalm 118. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.

This sermon examines Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, highlighting the pattern, power, provision, purity, and perfection inherent in His intercession. The message emphasizes that Jesus, the spotless Lamb, models a life of devoted prayer even in the face of suffering, urging believers to imitate this example. It explores the theological truth that salvation is entirely of God's grace, rejecting human merit and affirming that eternal life is defined by an intimate knowledge of the only true God. The preacher contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly idols with the unchanging, infinite glory of God, which Jesus sought to reveal through His perfect obedience. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to a deeper reliance on Christ's finished work and a renewed commitment to prayer as the vital part of the Christian life.

The sermon examines the dangers of false teaching in the church at Colossae, specifically addressing the traits of false humility, the worship of angels, and the pride that drives such deviations. It emphasizes that these errors result in a disconnection from Jesus Christ, who is the head of the body, thereby cutting off believers from spiritual nourishment and growth. The message urges the congregation to resist being cheated of their reward by remaining firmly connected to Christ through the prayer, Scripture, and the church. This holistic approach ensures that believers maintain their vital connection to the head, allowing them to flourish in the faith.

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

Dave Jenkins explores four lessons Christians can learn from Charles Spurgeon: confidence in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, devotion to Christ and the gospel, compassion for people, and perseverance through suffering. Drawing on 2 Timothy 4:2 and 1 Corinthians 2:2, this episode encourages believers to grow in biblical conviction, care for others, and remain faithful to Christ through hardship. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

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Do you ever feel like God is not answering? This sermon addresses the common spiritual struggle of feeling that God is not speaking or answering prayers by exploring five primary reasons for this perceived silence. It begins by suggesting that God may have already provided clear instructions through general biblical commands, such as loving one's neighbor and sharing the gospel, removing the need for specific new revelation. The message then warns that cherished sin creates a barrier to communication, citing Psalm 66, and emphasizes the necessity of repentance to restore fellowship. Furthermore, it challenges listeners to recognize God's communication as a 'still, small voice' rather than expecting dramatic signs, drawing from the account of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. The sermon also reframes waiting not as passive inactivity but as an active period of spiritual strengthening, supported by Isaiah 40, and critiques self-centered motives in prayer by contrasting James 4:3 with the call to delight in the Lord found in Psalm 37. Finally, it concludes with a pastoral call to salvation, asserting that one must be a sheep of the Good Shepherd, as described in John 10, to truly know and follow His voice.