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God declares sinners righteous by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical doctrine of justification, the righteousness of Christ counted to believers, and the distinction between justification and sanctification. Working through Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, and James, Dave shows why good works are the fruit of saving faith and never the basis of our acceptance before God. Learn how sola fide protects the gospel, strengthens Christian assurance, and encourages a life of grateful obedience. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

This sermon explores the encounter between Nathanael and Jesus in John 1, illustrating how the invisible God reveals Himself through His Son. It addresses the human tendency to dismiss spiritual truth based on preconceived assumptions, urging believers to examine the Bible directly rather than relying on cultural skepticism. The message emphasizes that Jesus possesses complete knowledge of the individual, seeing the heart and motives with perfect clarity, which removes the need for self-justification. By referencing Jacob's ladder, the sermon presents Christ as the sole mediator between heaven and earth, highlighting that salvation is initiated by God's grace rather than human effort. The tone is pastoral and convicting, inviting listeners to trust in the sufficiency of Christ's work and the depth of His personal knowledge.

We have spoken of the reality of the Love of God. We have been reminded that the eternal redemption accomplished by the work and person of Jesus were always the plan of God. This redemption is NOT an afterthought, it is the purpose of God accomplished in the fullness of time. He has chosen us before the foundations of the world, called us with an effectual calling which at the instant of its working made us alive through regeneration… with that regenerating work of the Holy Spirit God also imparts to us faith and makes us repent… This is not a partial thing, it is a soul transforming, mind renewing, desire imparting reality that alters every single part of who and what we are… and it is ours because of Christ Jesus and His finished work for the redemption of His own bride!

Taking an in depth look at the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

This lesson is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of Romans. It was taught in the adult Bible class of Grace Baptist Of Ruston Louisiana.

This sermon was preached on October 18, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Challenge" on Romans 8:31-34a. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Sermon Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at Princess Chapel Church in Ashland, Kentucky. The title of this message was 'Sovereign Election and the Effectual Call', the main text was taken from John 6:35-37, as well as various other Scripture texts.

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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.

Sunday Morning Worship 10/18/26

"But to him who does not work, but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness." (Romans 4:5, NKJV)