This sermon explores the Orthodox Catechism's definition of true faith, emphasizing that salvation is exclusively through Christ for the elect rather than a universal offer. It distinguishes genuine saving faith from mere intellectual belief by citing numerous scriptures that highlight grace, justification, and the necessity of spiritual rebirth. The preacher argues that while believers are saved by faith alone, this faith inevitably produces good works and a holy life as evidence of their union with Christ. Additionally, the message unpacks the Apostles Creed to affirm core doctrines such as the Trinity, Christ's atonement, resurrection, and the universal nature of the Church. The overall tone is instructional and pastoral, aiming to deepen the congregation's orthodox understanding of scripture and encourage faithful witness.

The sermon examines the theological significance of Jesus Christ's ascension and session, establishing that He has taken the high ground at the right hand of the Father. This event marks the beginning of the final countdown in history, creating an urgent call for repentance as the period of grace continues. The teaching connects Christ's victory over demonic powers to the believer's position of strength in spiritual warfare, emphasizing that Christians fight from a place of already-secured victory rather than defeat. It further explains that sanctification is achieved by walking by the Spirit, allowing the life of Christ to be reproduced in the believer through dependence on divine power. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to endure current spiritual skirmishes with confidence, knowing they are being equipped to reign with Christ upon His return.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Saturday Sermon/Lesson Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by SO4G Director, Brother Douglas Salyer at the SO4G office in Paintsville, Kentucky. This series we will be looking at passages or even theological concepts within the Scriptures in which men have used such verses out of context, misinterpreted, over the years. The title of this sermon/lesson was 'Exegetical Fallacies / Part-6'. This lesson continues on with the misconception that there's something you can do to be born again. Then it gives the reason why salvation is a work of Monergism, a Sovereign work by the will of God. This reason is human depravity, our total utter inability to come to God on our own outside of His grace and sovereign work of regeneration. This lesson continues to build on the doctrine of total depravity / total inability which will later lead us into the doctrine of unconditional election. The key texts that were used were from Matthew 15:16-20 / Jeremiah 13:23 as well as various other texts.

Psalm 149 calls God's redeemed people to praise the Lord with joy, humility, and confidence. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how the Lord delights in His people, adorns the humble with salvation, and will vindicate His saints in righteousness. This Psalm points us to Jesus Christ as Savior, King, and Judge, reminding believers to praise Him in the assembly, in the night, and in every season of life. For more from our Psalms series please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/sermons/psalms/

Pastor Mark Hogan taught from the penitential psalms—specifically Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 130, and 143—to show that the Psalms give believers God-glorifying language to confess their particular sins in prayer. He emphasized that Christians often struggle to pray freshly and that God placed a prayer and worship book in Scripture to instruct us. Hogan walked through each psalm: Psalm 6 shows David connecting physical sickness to sin and crying for deliverance; Psalm 32 reveals the physical effects of unconfessed guilt and the relief found in confession; Psalm 38 depicts feeling overwhelmed by iniquity and crying out for mercy; Psalm 51 models repentance after the Bathsheba sin, asking God to blot out transgressions; Psalm 130 cries from the depths for forgiveness, acknowledging that if God marked iniquities no one could stand; and Psalm 143 pleads for God not to enter judgment because no living person is righteous. Hogan drew four practical applications: reject Christian perfectionism, recognize that experiencing your own sinfulness is not strange for a believer, make confession of specific sins a regular part of personal devotion using biblical language, and reject the cultural idea of self-forgiveness since forgiveness must come from the offended party—God alone. He urged listeners to use these psalms in their prayer lives to humble themselves, remember their need for Christ, and cultivate a relationship with God marked by ongoing confession.

In this final episode of the Warriors of Grace sexual sin series, Dave Jenkins explains what it means for Christian men to walk in real freedom in Christ. Biblical freedom is not the absence of temptation, but growing obedience through the power of the Holy Spirit. Dave addresses repentance, daily dependence on Christ, spiritual growth, and practical ways men can pursue purity and holiness over the long haul. For more from Warriors of Grace, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/warriors-of-grace-podcast/

Faithfulness to Christ often comes with a cost. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines 2 Timothy 3:12 and explains why believers should not be surprised when obedience to Christ brings opposition, misunderstanding, or pressure to compromise. Concluding the June series on biblical sexuality and identity, this episode encourages Christians to stand firm on the truth of God's Word. Believers are reminded that endurance comes from Christ, faithfulness requires courage and compassion, and the hope of the gospel makes every sacrifice worthwhile. As followers of Christ, we are called to live with clarity, humility, and conviction while fixing our eyes on Jesus, who is worth it all. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/