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Sermon: The Rescue Sermon Text: Psalm 40 1. The Rescue 2. The Reflection 3. The Response 4. The Proclamation 5. The Present Need

Every generation is full of people. Every generation of people has two kinds of people. The two kinds of people are the same in ever generation. On one hand, you have the people who are aware of their spiritual poverty. These are the ones who respond to the call of God upon their lives. The recognize the existence of God. They realize their responsibility to God, their Creator. They respond with faith when hearing the message of the gospel. They are taken out of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of Light, the Kingdom of God. But, every generation has another kind of people. These are the ones who are quite happy to let their own sense of worthiness govern their perspective of anyone who calls them to the gospel of Christ. They will mock anyone who preaches to them, no matter how the message is being presented. They will hate the preacher, because they already hate and have rejected God. These are the ones whom Jesus said prefer the darkness over the light because their deeds are evil (John 3:16ff.).

In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus teaches His disciples essential lessons about what it means to be used by God. Ministry begins with compassion, accepts responsibility, develops others, and trusts God rather than human resources. We are not the producers. We are the distributors. God supplies what is needed. Our responsibility is to faithfully use what He places in our hands and allow His provision to flow through us to others. Hashtags #BeingUsedByGod #Matthew14 #FeedingThe5000 #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #ChristianLeadership #ChristianMinistry #TrustGod #GodsProvision #BiblicalLeadership #Faith #Discipleship #BrandonHolthaus #RockHarborChurch

Suffering is never easy, but it is not meaningless for the Christian. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how God uses trials to produce endurance, refine genuine faith, form godly character, deepen hope, and draw His people into greater dependence on Himself. Romans 5:3–5 teaches that suffering produces endurance, character, and hope. First Peter 1:6–7 reminds believers that trials test and refine faith like gold. God is at work even in painful seasons, shaping His people and strengthening their trust in Christ. Listen as we consider the biblical purpose of suffering and the steady hope believers have in the God who is near, faithful, and wise. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Who Are We? — More Than Conquerors The central truth of this message is that God redeems us, reveals Himself to us, keeps us connected to Christ, and then sends us as witnesses of what we have come to know and believe. From Isaiah 43 through Acts 22, John 14–16, and Romans 8, the same pattern appears: chosen by grace, taught by truth, sustained by His presence, and sent to testify of Him. Isaiah 43 begins with the wonder of redemption: "I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine." God does not promise His people that they will never face waters, rivers, or fires. He promises something greater: "I will be with you." Our security is not found in easier circumstances but in belonging to the Lord. Redemption also reminds us that judgment cannot simply disappear. Divinely and nationally, He showed mercy to Israel and gave others nations to His wrath in their place. National mercy only leads to a Redeemer who was given for those who would be personally redeemed. While mercy fell upon a people wrath fell upon another people. Ultimately, the judgment our personal sins deserved fell upon the sufficient Substitute, the Lord Jesus Christ. We did not deserve His payment, but He took our place. From there comes responsibility. God says in Isaiah 43:10, "You are My witnesses… that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He." Acts 22 gives the same pattern in Paul's life: God chose him to know His will, see the Just One, hear His voice, and become His witness. God reveals Himself so that we may know Him; knowing Him leads to believing Him; believing Him produces a life that witnesses of Him John 17. Jesus also prepares His people by telling them

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/

Was Muhammad a Communist? Understanding Islam's Political Threat. We are joined by Paul Brown (Founder, Wasson Watch Co.). Topics discussed include: Was Muhammad a Communist? Understanding the History. The Current Threat. The Christian Response.