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Generational Warfare Taking Every Thought Captive, Tearing Down Strongholds, and Preparing the Next Generation to Walk with Jesus Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1–6 This message emphasizes the spiritual responsibility of believers, particularly parents and grandparents, to prepare the next generation to recognize truth, resist deception, and walk faithfully with Jesus. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, it reveals that our warfare is not against people but against the lies, false reasoning, and fortified patterns of thinking that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. The weapons of this warfare are not fleshly but mighty through God, enabling His people to tear down strongholds and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. The message begins by highlighting the power of songs of deliverance, those testimonies of God's faithfulness that remind others of what He has brought His people to, through, and beyond. Through Psalm 32:7, Psalm 142:7, and Psalm 8:2, we discover how praise strengthens believers, confronts the enemy's accusations, and encourages others to see God's greatness beyond their immediate circumstances. These testimonies become a spiritual inheritance that strengthens future generations. The sermon then examines the enemy's strategy of deception, illustrated through Adam and Eve in the garden, the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, and the serpents in Numbers 21. While the enemy seeks to undermine confidence in God's Word, Jesus demonstrates that victory is found through trusting and obeying what God has spoken. Just as the Israelites were instructed to look upon the bronze serpent and live, we must continually look

Christians must evaluate claims of revival by Scripture. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why crowds, emotions, and miracle claims cannot establish that a movement is from God. Drawing on 1 John 4:1 and Acts 17:11, he outlines four principles for biblical discernment: submit to God's Word, look for Christ-centered teaching, examine lasting spiritual fruit, and exercise patience. True revival magnifies Christ, proclaims the gospel, and produces repentance and obedience. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The sermon explores the theological tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, arguing that while God permits sin and sinful events, He is not the author of sin. Through passages in Romans, Job, Acts, and Genesis, the text demonstrates that God can overrule evil for good, as seen in the life of Joseph, while still holding individuals accountable for their actions. The message emphasizes that salvation is a divine work of grace initiated in eternity past, not dependent on human merit or timing. Listeners are encouraged to trust in God's sovereign plan, finding comfort in the knowledge that He works all things together for good and that His patience ensures the salvation of those He has chosen.

Jesus is calling the crowd, the disciples, and all who read this text, to examine their hearts and consider their ways. How do we hear the Word of God? How do we respond to the Word of God—not just in the moment, but in practical daily living? And what does our hearing and response say about the state of our hearts?

The Witness of Our Wisdom Deuteronomy 4:5–8 This message explores how the wisdom God gives His people is intended not merely to increase their knowledge but to transform their conduct into a living witness of His goodness, grace, and glory. Through Moses' final instructions to Israel in Deuteronomy, we are reminded of the importance of remembering God's faithfulness, trusting His promises, obeying His Word, and encouraging one another in the good fight of faith. Moses recounts Israel's wilderness journey, emphasizing how unbelief turned an eleven-day journey to Kadesh Barnea into decades of wandering. Although the people failed to trust God, He remained faithful, providing manna, preserving their clothing, and sustaining them through the wilderness. These provisions taught them that life is not sustained by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Their greatest need was not simply God's provision but a faithful dependence upon His instructions. The message also examines Moses' failure to honor God when he struck the rock rather than speaking to it. Though his disobedience prevented him from entering the promised land, God still instructed him to encourage and strengthen Joshua. This reveals that past failures and present limitations do not eliminate our responsibility or opportunities to help others fulfill God's purposes. Likewise, the tribes who had already received their inheritance were commanded to stand with their brethren until everyone had taken possession of what God had promised, illustrating the importance of unity, encouragement, and shared responsibility among believers. The central truth is found in Deuteronomy 4:6, where Mose

On today's episode, Dr. Jim Townsley is visiting Bible Baptist Church in Bennington, VT, pastored by Michael Twardy, for a special weekend and Revival services. He has the opportunity to sit down with Bill Smith and his wife to talk about the layman's point of view of ministry and Bro. Smith's responsibilities in helping Pastor Twardy.

Genuine revival is a sovereign work of God that produces repentance, devotion to Christ, and obedience to His Word. Dave Jenkins examines lessons from revival movements, explains why emotional excitement and extraordinary claims are insufficient evidence of spiritual renewal, and encourages Christians to test every movement by Scripture. Learn to look for the fruit of repentance, holiness, love for the church, and faithfulness to the gospel. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Historic creeds continue to serve the church by summarizing biblical truth, strengthening unity, helping believers recognize false teaching, and passing sound doctrine to future generations. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Ephesians 4:11–14 and 2 Timothy 2:2 to explain why creeds remain useful today. Their value rests in their faithfulness to Scripture. The Bible alone is our final authority, and every creed, confession, and teaching must be tested by God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Splendor to Render — We Were Made and Born Again to Render His Splendor This message emphasizes that God has fashioned all things for His glory, and through Jesus Christ, believers have been redeemed and made new creatures to reflect His splendor in every aspect of life. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 8–11 and 15, the sermon challenges us to examine why we were created, who we belong to, how we are functioning, and what kind of fruit our lives are producing. Three foundational truths define God's purpose for our lives: • His Divine Design — The Reason We Were Fashioned: God created us intentionally, for His pleasure and glory. Our identity and purpose must be established by our Creator rather than by the changing opinions of the world. • His Divine Declaration — The Results of Our Function: Like the sun, moon, and stars, which possess distinct glories and purposes, believers have different responsibilities and opportunities that work together to reveal God's goodness and character. • His Divine Delight — The Reward of Our Fruit: When we faithfully function according to God's design, the fruit produced through His grace brings pleasure to Him, strengthens others, and declares the transforming power of Jesus. Using Israel's wilderness journey in 1 Corinthians 10, the message warns that people can experience the same provisions and circumstances without responding to them in the same way. Although Israel witnessed God's deliverance and received His provision, many failed to please Him because of unbelief, idolatry, immorality, and complaining. Their experiences were preserved for our instruction, reminding us that faith involves seeing, agreeing with, and acting upon what

This sermon explores the believer's responsibility in an age of rapid technological and financial change, contrasting human knowledge with divine wisdom. Drawing from Daniel 12, the message highlights the prophetic call for the wise to shine like stars by turning others to righteousness. The central focus shifts to 1 Corinthians 1, where the preaching of the cross is presented as the ultimate power of God, even though it appears as foolishness to the perishing world. The text argues that God intentionally chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the wise, establishing the cross as the central source of authority and glory. Believers are encouraged to remain close to the cross, allowing its power to reflect through their lives and challenge the prevailing cultural reliance on human intellect and technology.