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1 Corinthians 1:20 "Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?" King James Version

In Colossians 2:6–10, Paul calls believers to abound in thanksgiving and warns them against teaching that would draw them away from Christ. Dave Jenkins explains how remembering what God has given us in Christ strengthens discernment. He discusses the ordinary means of grace, testing spiritual claims by Scripture, correcting error with gentleness, and seeking wise counsel in the local church. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

Does God's Word really cover all of life? In this passage, we see that Isaiah warns the people from seeing value in competing testimonies! -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/11/sermon-sufficiency-of-law-and-testimony.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

What is sin? In this sermon on sin from Psalm 107:4–9 titled "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones discusses sin and its power but rejoices that hope exists. Sin manifests itself in almost an endless variety of ways, and because sinners fail to recognize this, they often fail to recognize sin when it is right in front of them. Does the Christian recognize sin when it manifests itself in rags but not in an evening dress? This disease has endless symptoms. Sin causes people to lose their way and miss the mark. There is a constant search for the philosophy of life and a need for an outlook that will finally satisfy the question of existence. The city of intellectual satisfaction is immense as is the search for truth and rules for living. Humanity desires security, and in such, provokes law. Listen to the views of modern and classical humanists and discover that there is no hope for the intellect alone. The listener is encouraged to read the autobiographies and biographies of Christians and be convinced that there is no hope of satisfaction apart from Christ. God's way is simple and humble and it makes all things new.

🌎 How do we raise children who love God, embrace biblical truth, and remain faithful to Jesus Christ in a world increasingly opposed to biblical values? Raising godly children has never been more challenging. Today's children are surrounded by powerful cultural influences, social media, secular philosophies, peer pressure, and messages that often contradict the Word of God. As Christian parents and grandparents, how can we protect their hearts, establish a lasting spiritual foundation, and prepare them to stand firm in their faith? In this Bible study, we examine the biblical responsibility and privilege of raising children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Drawing from Scripture, we explore God's instructions to parents, the importance of a consistent Christian example, the dangers of worldly influences, and the necessity of teaching our children to discern truth from error. 📖 Key Scriptures include: - Deuteronomy 6:6–9 – Teaching God's Word diligently to our children. - Proverbs 22:6 – Training a child in the way he should go. - Proverbs 4:23 – Keeping the heart with all diligence. - Ephesians 6:4 – Bringing children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. - Romans 12:2 – Not conforming to this world. - Psalm 78:4–7 – Passing the truth of God from one generation to the next. - Judges 2:10 – The sobering consequences when a generation fails to know the Lord. In this study, we consider: ✓ The biblical foundation for raising godly children. ✓ Why parents must be the primary spiritual influence in the home. ✓ How to guard children's hearts against worldly influences. ✓ The importance of biblical discipline, instruction, and godly example.

Constant exposure to outrage, false teaching, and cultural confusion can turn vigilance into cynicism. In this Weekly Watch episode, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical gratitude steadies Christians as they exercise discernment. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Hebrews 12:28, and other passages, he encourages believers to test teaching by Scripture, remember God's goodness, value the local church, and rest in Christ's faithfulness. Stay watchful, hold fast to what is good, and remain thankful for a kingdom that cannot be shaken. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The sermon introduces the Sermon on the Mount by summarizing the preceding chapters of Matthew, establishing Jesus as the sinless Messiah who came to destroy the works of the devil and fulfill all righteousness. The central focus is on the first four Beatitudes, which are presented as an upside-down kingdom philosophy that contrasts worldly standards of self-confidence and power with the spiritual necessity of humility. The speaker explains that true blessedness is found in being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, submitting to God's control, and hungering for righteousness, rather than relying on one's own strength. This progression illustrates that believers must first be emptied of self and pride to be filled with God's joy and the promise of the kingdom of heaven. The message concludes with an invitation to self-examination and gratitude, encouraging the congregation to recognize their dependence on Christ for salvation and to partake in communion as a remembrance of His sacrificial love.

God's Word calls Christians to give thanks in all circumstances. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how gratitude helps believers resist grumbling, entitlement, fear, and cynicism by remembering God's character, promises, and saving grace in Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Romans 1, Philippians 4, Colossians, and Ephesians 6, Dave considers thanksgiving as an expression of faith and dependence on God. He also explains how gratitude shapes biblical discernment, helping Christians distinguish truth from error, recognize faithfulness, and correct others with humility and love. The episode closes with seven practical encouragements for cultivating gratitude through prayer, remembering the gospel, encouraging others, and participating faithfully in the life of the local church. Christians can grieve honestly while continuing to give thanks for the mercy of belonging to Christ. For more Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

This sermon explores the theological contrast between the transient wisdom of the world and the enduring, counter-cultural wisdom of God as revealed in the cross of Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, the message argues that human philosophies, from Enlightenment rationalism to modern atheism, ultimately fail to provide true meaning or salvation. The preacher emphasises that God intentionally uses what appears to be foolishness to the world to save those who believe, thereby nullifying human pride and establishing the supremacy of divine revelation. The central call is for the church to persist in preaching the scandalous message of the crucified Christ, recognising that this 'foolishness' is actually the power and wisdom of God for salvation. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging believers to trust in God's unchanging wisdom rather than the shifting standards of society.

This Kids Message explains the theological basis for believer's baptism by contrasting it with infant baptism, emphasizing that baptism is a visible sign of personal faith in Jesus Christ. Using the analogy of traffic lights, the teaching illustrates how symbols communicate meaning without words, arguing that baptism requires an understanding of its significance which infants lack. The core message asserts that baptism follows belief and repentance, serving as a public declaration of identification with Christ's death and resurrection. Scripture passages such as Romans 6:4 and Acts 18:8 are cited to support the order of salvation and the symbolism of immersion. The tone is instructional and pastoral, aiming to clarify the church's Baptist distinctives and encourage children to grow in their understanding of the gospel.

To lay aside is not gently remove them, fold them up and put them in the draw, but to cast away, take them off as disgusting filth for they are the works of the flesh that we are so aptly warned of in the Holy Scripture. Those weights may consist of pride, worldly entanglements, or various forms of lust. Worldly philosophies and hypocrisy; the putting off of the old man.

This lesson examines the theological danger of pragmatism, defining it as a relativistic worldview that prioritizes anticipated outcomes over divine command. By contrasting the failures of Saul, Aaron, and Jeroboam with the repentant heart of David, the teaching illustrates how pragmatic reasoning leads to idolatry, unauthorized worship, and the rejection of God's authority. The central argument asserts that when human convenience or political stability becomes the deciding factor in moral and spiritual choices, it results in a dead end of ethical compromise. The teacher emphasizes that true faithfulness requires submitting to God's Word, even when obedience carries a personal cost or seems impractical by worldly standards. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to Scripture as the sole standard for decision-making, rejecting the trap of self-determined morality.