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Temptations can be extremely frustrating to new believers. They need to understand that undergoing temptation is not a bad thing. Even Jesus was tempted. It is the response to temptation that is vitally important. Temptations and trials give believers opportunity to show their love and obedience to God by showing a holiness like God's.

Thanksgiving is a humble and wholehearted response to God for what He has done for us. However, sometimes, even children of God may be far from Him, and fail to give Him rightful glory. Was this not the case with Jonah? This devotional traces God's gracious dealings with Jonah, despite his initial disobedience, until he no longer fled from Him, but testified, 'I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving', and praised the Lord for His salvation. To read the article: https://www.tbsbibles.org/page/AWondrousThanksgiving To learn more about TBS: https://www.tbsbibles.org/ This article was written by the late Rev. G. Hamstra and narrated using artificial intelligence.

The sermon explores the Christian call to run the race of faith with endurance, as outlined in Hebrews 12, by laying aside spiritual weights and fixing one's eyes on Jesus. It emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's fire to purify, empower, and energize believers, drawing on biblical examples from the burning bush to Pentecost. The message warns against the lethargy of lukewarm faith, urging a wholehearted response to God's call for zeal and boldness. By referencing historical figures like Spurgeon and Calvin, the text highlights the church's need for divine intensity rather than superficial piety. Ultimately, it calls for a life filled with the Spirit's power, enabling believers to finish the race with victory and purpose.

The God who begins the work of salvation will bring it to completion. Dave Jenkins reflects on God's faithfulness in saving, sustaining, sanctifying, and ultimately glorifying his people. Drawing on Philippians 1:6 and Lamentations 3:22–23, he encourages believers to trust God's promises and look to him through every season of life. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/.

The book of James is written to Believers to teach them the proper response of faith. How does Spirit-wrought faith respond to things which try our faith and our brethren?

On this Let's Talk Pastor Rocky Stevenson of Benoni Bible Church is joined with Bill Jack from Worldview Academy in the USA, and they discuss and examine the historical impact of secularism on Christian institutions, arguing that the separation of sacred and secular spheres has led to the erosion of family and church authority. It highlights the rise of youth ministry as a reactive phenomenon to cultural secularisation, suggesting that this approach has inadvertently accelerated the loss of young people to non-Christian influences. The conversation emphasises the biblical mandate for parents to retain responsibility for their children's education, citing Proverbs 9:10 to assert that the fear of the Lord must be the foundation of all knowledge. It critiques the modern church for mimicking state school structures by segregating age groups, advocating instead for a unified family ministry where the church complements rather than replaces the home. The tone is convicting and instructional, urging believers to engage the culture with truth and grace while reclaiming their distinct jurisdiction under Christ.

Many ask the question of who was responsible for the death of the Lord Jesus Christ? Was it the Jews, was it the Romans? The honest answer is that it was each one of us and because of our sin nature we are all guilty of putting Jesus on the cross.

Believers endure because God faithfully preserves His people. Dave Jenkins explains biblical perseverance from Philippians 1:6 and Hebrews 12:1–2, showing how God's grace sustains Christians through suffering, weakness, and struggle. Learn why perseverance does not mean sinless perfection and how fixing your eyes on Christ strengthens you to continue in faith. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The sermon examines the nature of the true gospel as presented in 1 Thessalonians, distinguishing it from false teachings by emphasizing its divine origin and empowering presence through the Holy Spirit. It highlights the Thessalonian church's transformation from idolatry to serving the living God, illustrating that genuine faith involves a visible change in conduct and a reliance on God's sovereignty rather than human will. The message underscores the necessity of repentance and faith as the foundational response to the gospel, which delivers believers from the wrath to come. By contrasting the powerlessness of idols with the authority of Christ, the sermon calls for a personal examination of one's spiritual state, urging listeners to ensure they have received the power to become children of God. The tone is both instructional and convicting, challenging the audience to move beyond mere intellectual assent to a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 2 emphasizes the personal stirring of every person. Here is how, but the general response despises the greatest and kindest benefits of God, being ignorant of the reason of His longsuffering – the call to salvation. Here also is the seeking that leads to God.