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There is a real difference between being correct and being righteous, and Judges 20 makes that distinction impossible to ignore. Israel mobilized 400,000 warriors in response to a horrific injustice, but their outrage was fueled by a half-truth told by a man more concerned with his own reputation than with justice. Over three battles, they learned a costly lesson: acting on what seems right is not the same as depending on God. The tribe of Benjamin made the same mistake from the other side, defending criminals out of loyalty and cultural instinct rather than seeking God at all. Forty thousand Israelite casualties and the near destruction of an entire tribe were the result of people doing what seemed right in their own eyes. The call for believers today is to pause before reacting, humble themselves, and seek God before acting, choosing righteousness over simply being right.

The sermon distinguishes between modern cultural expressions of worship, such as music and emotional displays, and the biblical definition of worship as extreme submission to God in spirit and truth. It argues that true worship involves physical humility, such as kneeling and bowing, which aligns the body with a heart of contrition and confession. The speaker emphasizes that while praise and music are important, they are not synonymous with worship, which requires acknowledging one's unworthiness and the truth of human sinfulness. By referencing the seraphim and the need for genuine humility, the message calls for a return to a posture of deep reverence and self-humbling before the throne of grace.

Why does false teaching resurface in every generation? Dave Jenkins examines Satan's opposition to God's truth, the sinful heart's susceptibility to deception, and the return of old errors in new forms. Drawing from 2 Peter 2:1 and 1 John 4:1, this episode explains how Scripture, church history, faithful pastoral teaching, and fellowship in the local church help Christians recognize error and stand firm. Believers can remain watchful with confidence in Christ's faithfulness to preserve His church. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Why, when we are surrounded (North, South, East and West) by hostile forces why do WE have to become our own enemy. It's like an autoimmune disease; the Body attacks itself. We think of modern parallels as the Christian Church is fragmented - not only the Big Three Traditions (RCC, Protestant and EOC) but also the hundreds of little sects and splinter groups and differences even in our own congregation. Are WE getting along? Are WE UNIFIED? Are differences impeding our progress? Let's look at this painful episode and its redemptive end: 1) Truth Will Out 2) What's Good for the Goose… 3) Business as UN-usual

If you have God's Word…turn with me to Mark 10. If you'll remember… last week… we began discussing the account of a young man… who lost his soul! It was a story of a young man… who had so much going for him. But in the end…he lost it all! And as we took a look at this young man last week… we spent time looking at his desire. What was his desire? He had a desire for eternal life. And if you'll remember… we said that outwardly…this was a fine young man! And when Jesus Christ… began reciting… the ten commandments to this young man…what did he say? "Teacher, I have kept all these from my youth." This young man was yearning for the truth! He wanted to know…truly…how to inherit… eternal life! He had a desire… that he knew only Jesus could fulfill! But the thing I want to focus on this morning… is not the desire he had… but I want us to see the decision he made.

The sermon examines the apostolic command to exercise spiritual discernment in distinguishing between biblical truth and false teaching. It emphasizes the necessity of guarding against heresies that deny the full humanity and deity of Christ, urging believers to be watchful of their own doctrinal integrity to avoid forfeiting eternal rewards. The message instructs the church to withhold hospitality and fellowship from those who actively propagate error, while distinguishing this from the compassionate engagement of unbelievers. Finally, it offers encouragement by affirming the perseverance of true believers and the global advancement of the Church, reminding the audience that they are never alone in their faith journey.

The Westminster Larger Catechism is an oft-neglected treasure house of clearly stated biblical doctrine. In this class, we are opening the doors of the treasure house to handle and steward truths old and new for the people of God. This session continues in our consideration of the moral law of God summarized in the Ten Commandments, beginning with the preface found in Exodus 20:1-2.

This sermon explores the doctrine of Solus Christus (Christ Alone), arguing that salvation is found exclusively in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work, with nothing added or taken away. The central message emphasizes that Christ is the only sufficient Savior because He is both truly divine and truly human, possessing the necessary attributes to satisfy God's justice and holiness. The exposition details how Christ's sinless life and substitutionary death on the cross serve as the propitiation for sin, appeasing God's wrath and imputing righteousness to believers. The preacher contrasts this biblical truth with distortions found in Roman Catholicism and modern evangelicalism that add human works or institutions to the gospel. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a faith that rests solely in the finished work of Christ, rather than in human wisdom or persuasive speech.

The sermon centers on the assurance of salvation found in Ephesians 1, structured around three key concepts: being saved, sealed, and secure. It emphasizes that salvation is not a theological abstraction but is found in a specific person, the Lord Jesus Christ, whom believers trust after hearing the word of truth. The Holy Spirit is presented as the seal of this ownership, marking believers as the purchased possession of Christ and bearing witness to their status as children of God. The message concludes with the security of the believer, asserting that those given to Christ by the Father are kept by His power and will ultimately be presented without spot, ensuring that salvation rests entirely on His faithfulness rather than human effort.