Isaiah 49 shows the Servant of the Lord—Jesus Christ—speaking and being spoken of as the merciful Shepherd who gathers sinners, frees prisoners, and leads His flock through a wilderness world. This sermon follows the promise that believers will “neither hunger nor thirst,” and will not be struck down by the heat, because the One who has mercy is personally guiding them by living waters. Drawing the line from Isaiah 49 to Revelation 7, it shows that Christ’s care now is a true foretaste of heaven: the same Shepherd, the same mercy, brought to full and final glory.
The world calls the cross foolish—but God saves through what looks weak. This sermon opens up Paul’s argument that Christ crucified is God’s wisdom and power, cutting down human pride so our faith rests on God, not on man.
Ryan Fullerton | Part 2 | After weeks in Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7, Ryan Fullerton turns to Ephesians 5 and asks how a local church can actively help single Christians who desire marriage to find a godly spouse. This message walks through character, covenant, counsel, and practical wisdom on dating, showing how pastors, parents, and the whole congregation can support singles toward Christ-honoring marriages.
Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7 raise honest questions about marriage, singleness, desire, and calling. In this sermon, Ryan Fullerton walks through Jesus’ words on “it is better not to marry,” the so-called “gift of singleness,” and how the church should love and honor singles, widows, and those who long to be married but are not.
A young man under deep conviction seeks spiritual help, but his uncle gives ruinous counsel—minimizing sin and soothing the very conscience God had awakened. Distressed by this false peace, he returns to his pastor, who warns him that such advice can hinder salvation. Guided back to Scripture and to a true sense of his need for Christ, the young man ultimately finds genuine hope. The sketch warns against comforting a sinner when God is calling him to repentance.
From the woman at the well in John 4 to Jeremiah’s “broken cisterns,” this sermon shows how Jesus alone gives living water that truly satisfies—spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally—so that your soul no longer has to chase the world for peace, purpose, and joy.
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