How can Christians determine whether a spiritual experience, dream, impression, or supernatural claim is truly from God? In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why every spiritual experience must be evaluated by the authoritative and sufficient Word of God. First John 4:1 commands believers to test the spirits, while 1 Thessalonians 5:21 instructs Christians to test…
Ephesians 4:31 — Hurting from what someone did to you isn't bitterness. That's grief. And scripture never confuses the two. This teaching addresses one of the most misunderstood pain points in the Christian life: the difference between bitterness and grief — and how spiritual abuse hides behind a twisted use of Hebrews 12:15. If you've ever been told your continued hurt proves you haven't…
War A Good Warfare Part Two — The Calling Confirmed Timothy's ministry was neither accidental nor self-appointed. His character, testimony, and calling had been publicly confirmed. This message examines the biblical nature of God's calling and how its assurance supplies courage when obedience becomes difficult. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus:…
This sermon provides an overview of the pastoral epistle to Titus, emphasizing the necessity of sound doctrine for church leadership and Christian conduct. It highlights key themes such as salvation by grace through faith rather than works, the qualifications for elders, and the call to godly living across all demographics. The preacher stresses that true belief must result in good works and a…
2:26 What is an apostate? 6:33 What are some good commentaries for the Book of Hebrews? 9:05 What does it mean in the Book of Revelation where it is says our prayers are stored in bowls? 10:52 Why do so many people believe the Da Vinci Code's claims? 18:21 How do I handle a family member who claims to be a Christian, but gets drunk at our house? 20:03 Is the Rahab mentioned in Psalm 87:4, Job…
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 7 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
Most of the actions of our faculties, as they are actions, might have been in the state of innocency. Eating is an act Adam would have used if he had stood firm, but not eating to excess. Worship was an act that should have been performed to God in innocence, but not hypocritically. Every action is good by a physical goodness, as it is an act of the mind or hand, which have a natural goodness by…
This week's top headline involves two "good Christian girls" cat-fighting on a basketball court. Is this really Christian femininity? Kevin and Danny discuss scripture's vision for women, and how to cultivate it (or kill it) in our daughters. What is our objective getting girls into sports? What kinds of side-hustles cultivate feminine instincts? What role models should we present them – Disney's…
A House Filled With Fragrance This message moves through John 10–12 and shows how one gathering in Bethany became a living picture of what Jesus does in people. Around the table were Lazarus, Martha, Mary, Simon the leper, Judas, the disciples, and Jesus—each one revealing something different. Lazarus was living evidence of resurrection power. Martha was serving. Mary was worshiping. Simon's house…
The sermon contrasts human ambition with divine sovereignty by examining David's desire to build a temple for God. It argues that while human plans are often well-intentioned, they frequently rely on performance rather than grace, leading to exhaustion and failure. The preacher highlights God's greater promise to establish an eternal kingdom through Jesus Christ, fulfilling the Davidic covenant…
The sermon explores the biblical metaphor of believers as 'children of light' and 'little lights' in a dark world, drawing from Ephesians 5. It outlines three essential steps for Christian conduct: acknowledging one's past condition of spiritual darkness to maintain humility, aiming for the present reality of union with Christ which naturally produces goodness and righteousness, and continuously…
This sermon explores the nature and growth of God's kingdom through three parables in Matthew 13, addressing Christian tendencies toward either excessive optimism or pessimism regarding the church's mission. The preacher explains that the kingdom begins insignificantly but expands inexorably through the gospel, ultimately encompassing all nations. It further clarifies that good and evil coexist in…