Is unforgiveness secretly blocking your prayers? In this message from Mark 11:22–25, we look beyond “Do I have enough faith?” and ask a deeper question: “Am I holding on to offenses?” Drawing from Jesus’ words on prayer and forgiveness, the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, and the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6, we see how clinging to bitterness can turn our prayer life into “airplane mode” before God. True grace not only cancels our unpayable debt of sin, it produces a heart that forgives others from the heart. If your prayers feel like they’re hitting a brass ceiling, this sermon will help you examine your heart, let go of offenses, and seek the kind of forgiveness that leads to unhindered fellowship with God.
In this sermon from Mark 11:20–25 (Part 1), the preacher unpacks Jesus’ words about faith that moves mountains, exploring the tension between bold belief and humble submission to God’s will. Through vivid illustrations and honest wrestling with the text, we see how true faith leads to prayer that depends wholly on God, not self-sufficiency.
There is yet another form of backsliding that must be mentioned, especially since many in our present age have been overtaken by it: an eager and consuming involvement in political disputes.
The state of the world in recent times has stirred up the attention and conversation of people in every class of society. As one political party or another has gained success, people’s minds have become deeply affected—some filled with fear that their side will be defeated, others overflowing with excitement, as if a new world of freedom, peace, and universal happiness were about to begin.....
Another common form of backsliding is through love for the world.
It is not unusual for those who once seemed zealous, affectionate, and devoted to God to gradually lose their spiritual fervor once they become settled in life and absorbed in its daily responsibilities. As they pursue their business and personal goals, their heart for God fades, and they begin to care about little else except saving money.
This attitude is rarely condemned by society. In fact, as long as someone is fair in business, the world praises such conduct as wise. “Men will praise you when you do well for yourself.” They say, “He’s a careful man, a man who knows how to secure his future.”....
In a walk with a seasoned Christian mentor, a young leader asks for wisdom on three crucial areas of life: What is the single most important piece of advice for the next generation? How should a Christian approach the simple act of entering a room? And what is the wisest way to give counsel to someone in need?
Bob Jennings | January 22, 1997 | In 1 Corinthians 5:6, Paul urges believers to cleanse themselves of “the leaven of malice and wickedness” and to embrace “the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” Drawing from the Passover Feast in Exodus 12, Paul illustrates the Christian life as a spiritual feast characterized by honesty and integrity.
What does it mean to forgive “from the heart”? Walking through Matthew 18:21–35, this message shows the extent of Christian forgiveness (70×7) and the motive that makes it possible—God’s immeasurable mercy toward us. You’ll learn the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why repeated forgiveness doesn’t erase church discipline, how personal mercy coexists with the state’s duty to punish evil (Romans 13), and practical ways to keep bitterness from taking root. Includes a striking modern example of public forgiveness and pastoral counsel for lifelong practice.
In this sermon excerpt, Jeff Peterson admits that at times his preaching may have been too harsh, leading believers to wrongly question their salvation. He asks forgiveness for this and makes clear that his desire is to encourage assurance, not doubt. He reminds his listeners that even weak faith, as small as a mustard seed, is God-given and sufficient to save.
Mr. O shares how our deepest yearnings point us to Christ, the reality of walking with Him day by day, and why true godliness isn’t something we can manufacture.
In this message from the book of Job, we look at the response of Job’s three friends who came to comfort him in his suffering. While they began with sympathy and silence, their words later failed to bring life or hope. We explore the difference between sympathy and empathy, the value of silence, and why kindness and listening are essential in counseling one another. Job’s experience challenges us not to become “dry riverbeds” when our brothers and sisters come to us for help, but instead to offer true compassion, patience, and love.
What does evangelical obedience really mean, and how does it shape the way we live out our faith? In this conversation with Mr. O, we explore obedience to Christ as a thankful response to the gospel, not mere duty or fear. The discussion touches on handling family conflicts with a Christ-centered compass, preparing for leadership in the church through Bible study, doctrine, and church history, and the reality of prayer—especially when we find ourselves asking the same thing again and again. A practical and heartfelt guide for Christians seeking clarity, direction, and encouragement in their walk with Christ.
This devotional study of Romans by Robert Charles “Bob” Jennings was written from his sermons between 1992 and 1994. Rather than being an academic commentary, it’s a Christ-centered guide meant to help believers understand Romans deeply and to point the lost to the Savior.
(0:00) Introduction
(2:10) 1:16-17 – Not Ashamed
(11:08) 1:18 – Wrath of God
(18:30) 1:18-20 – Reasons for Wrath
(26:48) 1:21-22 – A Short History of Man
(34:15) 1:23 – Wrath Revealed
(42:05) 2:1-2 – God Judges the Good Man Too
(45:57) 2:4-5 – What Will God Do With You?
(53:37) 2:6-11 – Deeds and Judgment
(1:01:09) 2:11-16 – No Partiality
(1:07:43) 2:17,29 – False Security of the Jew
(1:16:23) 3:1-8 – No Advantage?
(1:21:08) 3:9-20 – All Under Sin
(1:28:25) 3:19-24 – Getting Right With God
(1:32:19) 3:24-26 – Just God, Justifying the Unjust
(1:40:27) 3:27f – Law of Faith
(1:46:57) 4:1-8 – OT Example of Justification
(1:52:32) 4:9-12 – Rituals Don’t Save
(1:57:55) 4:13 – Blessing by Faith, Not Law
(2:04:45) 5:1 – Results of Faith
(2:12:08) 5:2 – Access by Faith
(2:15:45) 5:2 – Boasting in Hope
(2:20:46) 5:3 – Boasting in Tribulations
(2:27:38) 5:5 – Spirit’s Witness of God’s Love
(2:31:16) 5:6-8 – Love of God Demonstrated
(2:38:37) 5:9 – Much More — Saved From Wrath
(2:46:55) 5:10 – Much More — Saved by His Life
(2:52:31) 5:11 – Exulting in God
(2:59:08) 5:12-14 – Adam’s Sin, Death’s Reign
(3:06:29) 5:15 – Grace Abounding
(3:12:05) 5:16-17 – More Much Mores
(3:16:35) 5:18-19 – Obedience of the One
(3:22:13) 5:20-21 – Reign of Grace
(3:28:57) 6:1-2 – Continue in Sin?
(3:34:43) 6:3-13 – Dead, Yet Alive With Christ
(3:42:15) 6:12-14 – Therefore Do Not
(3:47:48) 6:14 – The Law and the Saint
(4:00:03) 6:15-18 – Two Slaveries
(4:03:44) 6:19-20 – Just As – So Now
(4:08:28) 6:21-23 – Outcomes of Slavery
(4:15:09) 7:1-6 – Dead to the Law
(4:21:00) 7:7-14 – What the Law Does
(4:28:52) 7:14-25 – A Wretch Needs a Savior
(4:33:57) 8:1 – No Condemnation
(4:39:33) 8:2 – New Dispensation
(4:45:11) 8:3-4 – Law’s Failure and Fulfillment
(4:51:11) 8:3 – Christ’s Temptation and Sin
(5:00:31) 8:5-8 – Righteous Requirement Fulfilled
(5:06:04) 8:9-11 – Indwelling Spirit
(5:13:12) 8:12-13 – Obligation to the Spirit
(5:26:18) 8:14 – Led by the Spirit, Proof of Sonship
(5:35:27) 8:16 – Witness of the Spirit
(5:50:42) 8:17 – Heirs Also
(6:00:52) 8:18 – Glory Revealed
(6:09:23) 8:26-27 – Spirit’s Help in Prayer
(6:17:15) 8:28 – All for Good
(6:28:23) 8:29 – Foreknowledge and Plan
(6:34:12) 8:29 – Predestination
(6:42:14) 8:31 – God For Us
(6:51:53) 8:32 – How Much God Is For Us
(7:02:32) 8:33-34 – No Charges
(7:10:52) 8:35 – Perseverance of the Saints
(7:22:26) 9:1-13 – Jewish Unbelief
(7:29:37) 9:14-16 – Election — Is It Fair?
(7:33:25) 9:17-24 – God’s Choices and Reprobation
(7:44:22) 9:24-33 – Gentiles Accepted, Jews Rejected
(7:49:55) 10:1-4 – False Zeal
(7:57:09) 10:5-13 – Justification by Faith
(8:05:46) 10:14 – Still Unbelief
(8:11:28) 11:1 – Jewish Rejection Not Absolute
(8:20:23) 11:7 – The Rest Hardened
(8:28:22) 11:12 – Failure and Fulness
(8:37:41) 11:33-36 – Greatness of God
(8:49:38) 12:1-2 – Living Sacrifice
(9:02:21) 12:3-6 – Self-Image and Gifts
(9:15:55) 12:6 – Gift of Prophecy
(9:42:54) 12:7 – Gift of Serving
(10:02:37) 12:7 – Gifts of Teaching, Exhortation, Leadership
(10:16:52) 12:9 – Primacy of Love
(10:25:14) 12:11 – Diligent, Fervent, Serving
(10:41:28) 12:12 – Rejoicing, Persevering, Praying
(10:57:06) 12:13 – Contributing, Hosting
(11:03:21) 12:14-21 – No Retaliation
(11:21:56) 12:15 – Identification
(11:42:34) 13:1 – Government (Part 1)
(11:55:09) 13:1 – Government (Part 2)
(12:14:17) 13:8 – Love Fulfills the Law
(12:32:43) 13:11 – Alarm to Sleepy Saints
(13:00:28) 13:14 – Put On Christ
(13:07:59) 14:1 – Accepting One Another
(13:32:11) 14:8 – Reasons for Receiving
(13:54:44) 14:17 – Acceptable Service
(14:14:42) 14:23 – Operating by Faith
(14:28:44) 15:1-3 – Self-Denial in Service
(14:43:23) 15:4 – Help from the Word
(14:58:18) 15:5 – Reasons for Unity
(15:11:20) 15:13 – Prayer for Abounding Hope
(15:22:53) 15:14 – Paul’s Boldness (Part 1)
(15:36:23) 15:15 – Paul’s Boldness (Part 2)
(15:45:46) 15:15 – Paul’s Boldness (Part 3)
(16:02:57) 16:1 – Paul’s Friends
(16:23:06) 16:17-18 – Separation
(16:44:07) 16:25-27 – To Establish You
Have you ever felt like your Christian life is nothing more than a checklist—Bible reading, prayer, church attendance—without joy or power? In this walk with Mr. O, we explore what it means to truly thrive in faith, not just perform duties. From the history of how believers lived without daily Bibles to the struggles of prayer, this conversation points us back to a living, joyful relationship with God.
In this episode of A Walk with Mr. O, Stuart Olyott explores the nature of true, godly friendship—its loyalty, trust, and growth—and then turns to the heart of pastoral ministry, offering compassionate counsel and practical steps for pastors facing burnout to find rest and renewal in Christ.
The Apostle Paul unveils a "mystery" that was hidden for ages: God's eternal plan to unite all believers, Jew and Gentile, into one body—the Church. This isn't a building; it's a living masterpiece. Learn how this diverse family of faith displays the "manifold wisdom" of God in a way that nothing else in all of creation can. Through the weakness of the cross and the simplicity of His people, God puts His multi-colored, brilliant wisdom on display for the highest cosmic powers to see.
What happens after a public failure? How can you build a godly legacy when your own story is marked by sin and disqualification? Before diving into the roles of husbands and wives in Ephesians 5, this sermon tells the powerful, true story of a man who fell from pastoral ministry yet became the most profound spiritual influence on his family.
Tim Conway opens with a student’s challenge: “If society says genocide is OK, would it be OK?” He shows how genocide—the mass killing of men, women, and children—exposes the absurdity of moral relativism. He then turns to divine authority: “If God says genocide is OK, it’s OK,” pointing to Saul’s loss of his kingdom for disobeying God’s command.
In this Ask Pastor Tim (from 2019) we study Ecclesiastes 7:16—“Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise”—and unpack what Solomon really meant by that warning. We’ll walk through three foundational hermeneutical methods (compare Scripture with Scripture, examine context and genre, cross‑reference translations), see how translation differences affect our understanding, and survey New Testament passages that call us to genuine holiness without slipping into legalism or laxity.
Stuart Olyott opens 2 Thessalonians 2 :13 – 3:5 and paints a portrait of “true Christianity.” A real Christian, he says, is saved—a word “stronger than helped or rescued”—delivered from God’s wrath through Christ’s death and resurrection. That rescue rests on God’s loving choice, the Spirit’s sanctifying work, and believing the gospel truth: “God chose you as the first‑fruits to be saved through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth”.
A thoughtful exploration of the “secret walk” with God through the intertwined practices of prayer, meditation, and temptation. Drawing on Martin Luther’s insight and inspired Scripture (Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 4:6–7), the sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord, slowing our frantic pace, and punctuating life with Sabbath stops.