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In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill responds to excerpts from Angela Scafidi's interview with James Goll. She considers how practices such as reading recurring numbers as messages from God and claims about releasing the Holy Spirit can be presented in Christian language. Drawing on her years in the New Apostolic Reformation, Dawn explains why Christians must test spiritual claims by Scripture and rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ. For more from Dawn, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

In Romans 8:28–29, Paul connects God's promise to work all things for the good of His people with His purpose to conform them to the image of His Son. Dave Jenkins opens this passage and 2 Corinthians 3:18 to explain how the Holy Spirit transforms believers as they pursue holiness in dependence on God's grace. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave considers how God uses His Word, the local church, difficult relationships, and trials to make His people more like Christ. He encourages believers who are discouraged by slow growth to keep looking to Christ, confessing sin, and trusting God to finish His work. Explore more from Contending for the Word Q&A https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Dave Jenkins teaches from Psalm 119:49–50 and Proverbs 3:5–6 on trusting God's Word when life doesn't make sense. He explains how God's promises sustain us in affliction and how the death and resurrection of Christ give us confidence to bring our grief to the Lord, seek wise help, and obey what God has made clear. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service reminds us that the goodness, kindness, patience, and love of God have been evidentially displayed again when God provides for our necessities.

God is to be praised with one's whole life because He is God. Sin is the singular cause of all troubles in this world, manifested in various ways. In this sermon on Psalm 107:17–22 titled "The Lie of Sin," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the third representation of sin—sin as disease. This is the illness of the soul, of humanity, of life. Sin is not only rebellion, but it is also transgression–a deliberate and continual going against God's indicated will, thus taking the health of one's soul. People are architects of their own troubles. The extraordinary paradox is that everyone is chasing happiness, but the result is unhappiness because it is not being sought in the right way. People search for the best, but find the worst. Sin always robs people of innocence, refinement, delicacy, judgement, and energy. The craving for evil exponentially continues to increase. Christ came to kill the poison of this disease through His death so that all could be reconciled to God.

If you've just made a decision to be born again, please respond here: https://bit.ly/ConnectwithTSC This sermon draws from the account of Jonathan and his armor bearer in 1 Samuel to illustrate that spiritual victory is achieved through humble dependence on God rather than human strength or weaponry. The central message encourages believers to 'crawl in faith' rather than stand in fear, emphasizing that even when facing overwhelming odds, God's presence turns the tide of battle. The preacher frames this as a spiritual war against darkness, urging the congregation to engage in prayer and active faith to bring about a shaking of the enemy's power. By highlighting the contrast between the armed Philistines and the unarmed believers, the message affirms that God's anointing is sufficient for those who are willing to submit to His will. The tone is urgent and pastoral, calling for a revival of prayer and a renewed commitment to God's plan for the current generation.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/o5eyXxLUWug This presentation explores the life and legacy of David Livingstone, presenting him as a model of Christian discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the Great Commission. It highlights Livingstone's post-millennial eschatology and his comprehensive approach to ministry, which addressed the physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the people he served. The speaker contrasts Livingstone's proactive, sacrificial service with modern tendencies toward passivity or shallow theology, emphasizing that true faith requires action and perseverance in the face of adversity. By recounting Livingstone's battles against the slave trade and his scientific contributions, the message argues that believers must confront evil boldly and rely on the power of the printed word and prayer. Ultimately, the sermon calls the audience to make the Great Commission their supreme ambition, following Livingstone's example of putting feet to their faith.

"Take Possession Today!" Sharpening Our Faith, Treasuring His Word, and Walking in the Promises of God Primary Scriptures: Psalm 4:1–5; Deuteronomy 9:1–6; Deuteronomy 10:12–13; Proverbs 2:1–6 Message Summary The central message is that faith takes ownership today of what God has promised, even before we see its fulfillment. God calls His people to live by trusting His Word rather than depending upon their own abilities, circumstances, or the opinions of others. Just as a dull ax requires unnecessary labor, a believer who neglects time in God's presence will struggle to remain spiritually sharp. Through prayer, meditation, and treasuring His Word, God sharpens our faith and prepares us for greater usefulness. We cannot live a fruitful life merely borrowing what someone else believes about God. His truth must move beyond our minds and take root in our hearts, transforming how we live. In Deuteronomy 9, Moses prepares Israel to possess the Promised Land. Although the nations were greater, their cities stronger, and their warriors more intimidating, God was greater than everything standing in their way. The previous generation had focused upon the giants rather than God's promises, resulting in forty years of wilderness wandering. Joshua and Caleb, however, trusted what God had said rather than allowing what they saw to determine what they believed. Moses encouraged the new generation to embrace God's promise before physically entering the land. This illustrates a powerful principle: Faith takes possession of God's promise today while trusting Him with the timing and manner of its fulfillment. Abraham and Caleb demonstrate that genuine faith rests upon the faithfulness

In Chapter 1, John Owen establishes that while the Holy Spirit carries out general works of grace like regeneration and sanctification in all believers, He also provides specific, vital aid tailored directly to the duty of prayer. Recognizing prayer—encompassing meditation, petition, praise, and thanksgiving—as a universal religious duty rooted in natural law and confirmed by Scripture, Owen argues that true spiritual life and acceptable worship are impossible without it. Despite Scripture giving more explicit emphasis to the Spirit's role in prayer than in almost any other duty, Owen highlights a sharp contemporary division between those who mock Spirit-led prayer as a worthless human trick and believers who cherish it as their highest privilege and source of strength. Ultimately, he frames the Holy Spirit's direct operation in prayer as the central hinge of Christian worship and sets out his two core objectives for the book: to prove from the New Covenant that this special work of the Spirit is promised to believers, and to explain the precise manner in which the Holy Spirit operates when we pray.

This sermon examines the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the radical and voluntary nature of forgiveness as taught in Matthew 6:12. By analyzing Old Testament passages such as Psalm 85 and Psalm 32, the message defines forgiveness not merely as the covering of sin but as a necessary step toward reconciliation and the restoration of fellowship. The teaching contrasts the immense debt humanity owes to God with the minor offenses committed against us, using the parable of the unforgiving servant to illustrate that our capacity to forgive should mirror the grace we have received. It challenges the listener to overcome pride and the desire for vindication, arguing that withholding forgiveness hinders one's relational standing with God, even if it does not affect eternal justification. Ultimately, the sermon calls for an intentional, Christ-like posture of grace, urging believers to forgive others freely and immediately to maintain a close and unimpeded relationship with the Father.

In Philippians 2:3–8, Paul calls believers to turn from selfish ambition, look to the interests of others, and have the mind of Christ. Dave Jenkins explains how Christ's humility and saving work free us to serve, rejoice in another person's good, and give up our preferences when love calls for it. He also considers how to serve wisely while honoring the responsibilities God has entrusted to us. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/