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(1) Israel Watch 10/21/26: As the 10/28 Israel Elections approach the Iran War "looms" and internal politics hog the headlines as the Leftists and Islamophiles seek to take Netanyahu down. We hear the testimony of a former South Sudanese slave of Israel being the lone nation to care about Christians suffering at the hands of Islamists. And we quote Dave Hunt regarding the majority of Catholics being anti-Israel and antisemitic. (2) The Fall of Europe: Due to suicidal empathy and open borders policies. And the Antichrist Pope's endorsement of open borders. (3) The Reprobate Left: See the memes and examples we provide. (4) Strange and Funny Things: Why is Ilhan Omar running, an idea for "tracts-n-treats" and cat-cause-or-response riddle... https://bbfohio.com

This sermon examines the Old Testament trespass offering as described in Leviticus, highlighting its application to sins against God's holy things and sins against one's neighbor. The teaching emphasizes that even unintentional sins carry guilt and require restitution, illustrating the high cost of sin through examples like Achan and the requirement to restore what was taken plus an additional fifth. The preacher connects these ancient rituals to the New Testament reality of Jesus Christ as the ultimate High Priest who made atonement once for all, removing the need for repeated animal sacrifices. Key themes include the seriousness of consecrated things, the necessity of making things right with others upon repentance, and the assurance that grace is greater than any sin. The message concludes by encouraging believers to live faithfully in response to the finished work of Christ.

Creeds and confessions serve the church by summarizing biblical doctrine, guarding against false teaching, and promoting unity in the truth. Their authority is always subordinate to Scripture. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how faithful doctrinal summaries support teaching, discipleship, and discernment. Drawing on 2 Timothy 1:13–14 and Titus 1:9, he encourages Christians to grow in sound doctrine while testing every confession and teaching by God's Word. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon explores Psalm 2 as a Messianic psalm that reveals the conflict between the nations' rebellion and God's sovereign response. The message identifies the central tension as the world's futile plotting against the Lord and His anointed, contrasted with the Father's laughter and the installation of Christ as the eternal King on Zion. It affirms the doctrine of Christ's eternal sonship, explaining that the Father's declaration of the Son is an unchanging decree that predates creation. The preacher calls the audience to recognize their position in this cosmic drama, urging them to make themselves wise by submitting to Christ's authority. The final appeal is a warning to those who reject the King and a comfort to those who take refuge in Him, emphasizing that salvation is found only in embracing the Son.

Christians are called to contend for the faith with conviction, humility, and love. Drawing from Jude 3 and Ephesians 6:10–18, Dave Jenkins explains why God's revealed truth must be received, proclaimed, and guarded. This episode considers the centrality of the gospel, the importance of Christlike character, and the call to remain faithful to Scripture in the home, workplace, and local church. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Artificial intelligence can assist research, editing, and administrative work, but it cannot replace biblical authority, spiritual wisdom, or personal responsibility. Dave Jenkins examines research versus composition, source verification, confidentiality, authorship, and the dangers of dependence. He also explains why pastors must retain the work of studying Scripture, developing sermons, and shepherding their congregations. Learn to use AI thoughtfully and honestly under the authority of God's Word. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Justin Peters examines Jack Graham's congratulatory message to Benny Hinn in light of Scripture's commands concerning false teaching and pastoral responsibility. Reviewing archival investigations, healing claims, and prosperity gospel fundraising appeals, Justin explains why public endorsements matter. From Romans 16:17–18, 2 John 9–11, Titus 1:9, and 1 Timothy 5:22, he calls Christians to test teaching by God's Word and pastors to protect their congregations through sound doctrine. For more from Justin, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K8o0O7hOkk

This sermon emphasizes the hermeneutical principle that the Old Testament must be interpreted through the lens of the New Testament to understand its full theological significance. Using the example of Herod's perplexity in Luke 9, the teaching demonstrates how New Testament passages clarify Old Testament prophecies, such as identifying John the Baptist as the fulfillment of Malachi 4:5. The discussion highlights that the New Testament provides the final authoritative word on how to apply Old Covenant laws and understand prophetic timelines, distinguishing between the era of the picture and the current age of the spiritual kingdom. This approach prevents misinterpretation by allowing the Holy Spirit's guidance in the New Testament to illuminate the meaning of earlier scriptures. The message concludes with a pastoral encouragement to trust God's timing and selective revelation, reminding believers that they are responsible only for what has been revealed to them in the present moment.

This sermon explores the theme of divine compassion as illustrated through Jesus' interactions with a leper and a paralytic in Luke 5. The central message asserts that Christ's presence and actions, empowered by the Holy Spirit, transform lives by cleansing sin and restoring relationships with God and others. The text highlights the theological significance of Jesus touching the leper, violating cultural norms, and forgiving the paralytic's sins to demonstrate his divine authority. Pastor contrasts the responses of the healed men, noting that true gratitude involves both faith and obedience to Christ's commands, such as the paralytic's immediate act of walking and glorifying God. Finally, the sermon calls the congregation to acknowledge Jesus as Lord, obey his word by putting off sin, and serve as instruments of his compassion in their own communities.

The sermon examines the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, emphasizing the active labor required to spread the Gospel and the varying responses of human hearts to divine truth. It distinguishes between the hardened, shallow, and choked soils that represent false professions or spiritual stagnation, contrasting them with the good ground that yields abiding fruit through genuine faith. The message calls believers to be diligent workers in the harvest field, urging them to avoid the distractions of worldly cares and the deceitfulness of riches. Ultimately, it presents a pastoral appeal for listeners to examine their spiritual condition, rejecting empty religious forms in favor of a sincere, saving relationship with Christ that produces visible evidence of grace.