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This sermon explores the central truth of Revelation chapter 5, declaring that the Lamb is worthy to open the book of God's plan for history. The message explains that humanity lost its divine inheritance through sin, creating a need for a kinsman redeemer who is related to mankind, capable of paying the price, and willing to do so. Jesus Christ is presented as the only one who meets these criteria, having lived a sinless life and offered Himself on the cross to redeem creation. The preacher emphasizes that this worthiness demands the Lamb hold the preeminent place in the believer's life, surpassing all earthly pursuits. Finally, the sermon calls for a life characterized by continuous praise and gratitude, recognizing that the Lamb is worthy of honor, glory, and the highest devotion from all creatures.

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of diligent study and accurate understanding of God's Word, urging believers to move beyond superficial familiarity with scripture. It highlights the role of the pastor and the local church in providing sound doctrine that equips members to withstand error and engage with a culture marked by spiritual confusion and distress. The message argues that true faith is demonstrated through the practical application of biblical truths in daily life, including civic engagement and evangelism. By citing examples of teenage anxiety and the need for deeper theological grounding, the speaker calls for a church that is not merely a place of entertainment but a center of edification and truth. The ultimate goal is for believers to live consistently with their beliefs, reflecting the light of Christ into the darkness of the world.

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/.

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This sermon explores Psalm 20 as a model for maintaining faith and confidence during times of distress. It highlights the significance of the title 'God of Jacob,' drawing a parallel to Jacob's prayer in Genesis 32 to demonstrate that God hears and answers in moments of crisis. The exposition emphasizes trusting in the name of the Lord, which represents His character and points prophetically to Jesus Christ as the ultimate banner of victory. The message affirms the theological truths that God saves, hears prayer, and remains sovereign in His holy heaven, providing stability amidst earthly turmoil. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to look toward the triumph of the King, Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death, ensuring that His people stand upright in victory.

Christians can stand firm in God's truth without surrendering compassion or losing hope. Dave Jenkins concludes the September series by exploring our identity in Christ, biblical courage, speaking the truth in love, and guarding against cynicism. Discover how abiding in Christ strengthens believers for daily faithfulness through Scripture, prayer, local church fellowship, and ordinary obedience. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

BJU equips students to impact the world as they live for truth, seize opportunities and embrace life experiences. Standing on the authority of the Bible, BJU shapes heads, hearts and backbones for Christ by equipping students to lead lives of integrity and influence others for God's glory. www.bju.edu

In this episode, Assistant Pastor Ryan Ahlenius sits down with Pastor Cogbill and John Unger to discuss a question on 1 Timothy 3:11. The ESV translates 1 Timothy 3:11 as 'their wives', although a more faithful translation would be 'the women'. Is this verse referring to an office of deaconess? How does Titus 2 shed more light on women who serve the local church? How should we understand the uses of 'deacon' in reference to Phoebe in Romans 16:1? How does RCC seek to put our conclusions into practice? Tune in to hear more.

Lieutenant Colonel Phill Cochran spent more than two decades flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. He flew operational missions from Misawa Air Base, Japan in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. Later he trained the next generation of fighter pilots between 1990 and 2013 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. His career took him around the world, including Singapore, Africa, Germany, and Korea. Lt. Col. Cochran is the father of seven, and is also a grandfather. He spent 23 years as a pastor. Now retired from military service, he has authored the book, Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Faith, Discipline and Trust. As we read through the Scriptures, we see the Lord Jesus using many illustrations as He taught. He used agriculture by taking examples from a mustard seed, an olive tree, different types of soil and fields that were white unto harvest. He also used illustrations of shepherding, fishing and everyday life - things with which people were familiar. In similar fashion, the apostle Paul used various vocations to drive home spiritual truth in his letters. He compared a minister of the Word to a teacher who passes on Biblical truth to others, a farmer that labors and partakes in the first of his fruits, an athlete that runs the race faithfully and finishes his course with joy and a good soldier that endures hardness. Indeed, we relate to illustrations such as these. Our guest today has written from a vantage point that is unique to him. He was a fighter pilot and has written a devotional book that draws from his everyday experiences with application that presents Biblical truth.