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MAKE READY THE WAY. Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3:1–3 KJV Before God sent His Son, He first sent a voice calling people to prepare their hearts. Isaiah's prophecy was fulfilled through John the Baptist, proving that God's Word never fails. Just as the roads were prepared for the arrival of an earthly king, our hearts must be prepared through repentance, faith, and surrender for the coming of Jesus Christ. This message challenges believers to remove spiritual obstacles, listen to God's voice, and receive Christ as King while His invitation is still extended. It is a timeless call to revival, readiness, and wholehearted devotion to the Savior. God prepares the heart that is willing to receive the King. If God says it once, we should listen. If God says it twice, we should pay even closer attention.
Join us Sunday mornings at 11am as Pastor Jesse preaches through Paul's letter to the Colossians. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.
Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Psalm 22 gives voice to the desperate question, "Where is God?" This late-night episode explores suffering, divine silence, the cry of David, the words of Christ on the cross, and how faith can still speak when no explanation comes.
Over the course of eight weeks, Pastoral Assistant and Intern Steven Tavel will lead us in exploring one of the most beautiful and foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. Covenant theology is not merely a theological system; it is the way the Scriptures teach us about God's gracious relationship with His people. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals one unfolding plan of redemption centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.
Proverbs 23 reminds us that wisdom is not merely about outward behavior. Wisdom begins in the heart and shapes our desires, choices, priorities, and direction. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains the importance of practicing self-control, guarding the heart from envy, pursuing truth, receiving discipline, and recognizing the destructive consequences of temptation and sinful indulgence. Sin may appear attractive and promise satisfaction, but it ultimately produces pain and bondage. Jesus Christ perfectly resisted temptation and walked in complete obedience. Through Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are renewed, and we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to walk wisely. The key verse is Proverbs 23:17: "Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day." Learn more about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
"Don't be surprised that the world hates you." And when it does, "put not your trust in princes… in whom there is no salvation." In Daniel 6 we see these very things playing out in real life, all the way to the lions' den. Daniel doesn't fit in with the crowd and he is hated for it. But he doesn't allow this enmity to compromise his faith nor his devotion to the Lord. Instead, he puts his trust in the Lord who 'delivers and rescues.' This is our God! He who shut the mouths of lions in Daniel's day will one day shut every mouth when we stand before him. On that day the blood of Christ will speak for all who trust in the Lord, declaring us to be his! – righteous and blameless in his sight. He truly is the Lord who delivers and rescues.
The message explores the profound, active love of God as depicted in Hosea 11, emphasizing His role as a devoted Father who pursues His children with tender care. It highlights how God teaches believers to walk through life, guides them with bonds of love, and heals them even when they fail or wander away. The preacher urges listeners to internalize these divine actions, transforming abstract theology into personal reality by recognizing God's constant presence in their daily struggles. Through examples of personal ministry and missionary work, the message illustrates that God's compassion is tangible, offering hope and strength amidst suffering. Ultimately, the text calls for a deepened awareness of being God's beloved sons and daughters, secured by His unyielding grace.
The serpent's strategy has not changed. He still questions God's Word, distorts God's character, offers secret knowledge, and encourages people to elevate themselves above the Lord. In this episode of the Contending for the Word Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins examines Genesis 3 and explains how the first temptation provides a blueprint for modern spiritual deception. Counterfeit spirituality, false prophecy, prosperity theology, mystical experiences, deliverance errors, and doctrinal drift ultimately challenge the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Christians do not need hidden revelation or secret knowledge. They need the sufficient Word of God. Biblical discernment requires testing every claim by Scripture, growing in the knowledge of Christ, and remaining grounded in a faithful local church. The oldest lie still deceives, but God's truth still stands. For more from Contending for the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/
Proverbs 22 teaches that wisdom shapes our character, choices, relationships, and influence. A good name is more valuable than great riches because godly character reflects integrity, faithfulness, humility, and consistency. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why wise choices have lasting consequences, why instruction and training matter, and why believers should avoid harmful influences while pursuing justice, generosity, diligence, and excellence. Proverbs 22 ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who perfectly lived with wisdom, humility, integrity, and obedience to the Father. Through Christ, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are changed, and we are formed into people who increasingly reflect godly wisdom. Learn more about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave at: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
The devotional explores Psalm 16 to illustrate how believers can find divine guidance and joy through intimate communion with God. It highlights the practice of night watches as a time for receiving counsel and making difficult life decisions, such as career paths or spiritual concerns for others. The text emphasizes setting the Lord always before oneself to remain unshaken by daily uncertainties. By walking in God's presence, individuals discover the specific path they ought to take and experience fullness of joy. The message encourages consistent prayer and meditation on Scripture to navigate life's challenges with confidence and peace.
Deuteronomy 18:13 "Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God."
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 30 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
Daily #Devotional for Friday 31st July 2026 "Stockman Pocketknife" by Rev. Roger Higginson #lisburnfpc #lisburnfpc
Truth is increasingly being redefined around personal identity, experience, and cultural approval. Christians therefore face growing pressure to remain silent, adjust their convictions, or compromise the teaching of Scripture. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why Christians are called to stand firm in the truth of God's Word even when the culture rejects it. He examines the cost of following Christ, the subtle pressure to conform, the relationship between biblical conviction and Christian courage, and the endurance believers need for lifelong faithfulness. Christians do not stand in their own strength. God sustains His people through His Word, His Spirit, His grace, and the fellowship of the local church. By fixing their eyes on Jesus, believers can remain steady because Christ is faithful and worth more than anything the world can take away. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/
Proverbs 21 teaches that every leader, circumstance, and outcome remains under the sovereign authority of God. Although people may believe their actions are right, the Lord weighs the heart and calls His people to righteousness, justice, humility, generosity, and trust. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why righteousness is more acceptable to God than outward religious activity, how pride and selfishness lead to destruction, why God's justice is certain, and why true security cannot be found in human wisdom, preparation, or strength. We may prepare the horse for battle, but victory belongs to the Lord. Because God rules over all things, Christians can walk faithfully, pursue what is right, and rest confidently in His sovereign purposes. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
The devotional explores the transition from the Old Testament tabernacle to the believer's direct access to God through Jesus Christ. It contrasts the physical restrictions of the Holy of Holies with the spiritual reality that believers now enter the throne room of heaven through faith in Christ's sacrifice. The speaker emphasizes that worship and prayer allow for a face-to-face encounter with God, transforming ordinary spaces into holy ground. This intimate relationship results in personal transformation, reflecting God's glory in the believer's life. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to approach God with confidence, knowing their sins are covered by Jesus' blood.
1 John 2:12 "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake."
Unreasonable atheists, agnostics and other skeptics and scoffers may refuse to face the reality but the Biblical account of Noah's Flood is proven by the location of fossils and the universal historical reports in various cultures of such a flood. https://bbfohio.com
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 29 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
The sermon explores the prayer of King Asa in 2 Chronicles 14, highlighting how believers should utilize periods of peace for spiritual and practical preparation against future trials. It emphasizes that while human effort is necessary, ultimate trust must rest solely on God rather than military strength or resources. The central message urges Christians to pray primarily for the glorification of God's name, mirroring Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, rather than seeking personal comfort or gain. This perspective transforms prayer from a request for self-benefit into an act of worship that seeks to magnify divine power and grace. The preacher encourages the congregation to adopt this selfless approach to intercession, trusting that God will act to vindicate His reputation among the nations.
The article explores the theological concept of Divine Providence, arguing that God sovereignly directs both personal lives and global history through ordinary, often invisible, circumstances rather than overt miracles. By examining biblical examples like Esther, Romans 8:28, and Daniel 2:21, the text illustrates that God is masterfully weaving even painful or mundane details into a redemptive plan. Ultimately, it encourages readers to cultivate trust and peace by recognizing God's active presence in all aspects of life, even when His guidance is not immediately apparent.
God's timing is sovereign and perfect, even when it does not align with our hurried human expectations. Through biblical examples like Mordecai and the wisdom of Solomon, the text encourages believers to embrace waiting seasons as vital times of preparation, character building, and protection. The article concludes by urging readers to resist the temptation to force their own outcomes, instead choosing to persevere in faithful obedience and relinquish control to God's ultimate plan.
The article explores the biblical concept of "exile," describing how modern believers often feel displaced in a shifting cultural landscape that conflicts with their faith. Rather than retreating or compromising, it encourages Christians to thrive by maintaining their biblical identity, actively seeking the welfare of their communities, and living with distinctive integrity. Ultimately, the text frames this experience as a divine opportunity to bear witness to God's presence and hope, reminding readers that their true home is in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Proverbs 20 teaches that biblical wisdom is revealed through integrity, self-control, honesty, justice, and consistent godly character. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why wisdom must shape both our private character and public conduct. Proverbs 20 warns against drunkenness, dishonest business practices, slander, rash commitments, personal vengeance, and other expressions of foolishness. This chapter also reminds us that the Lord directs our steps, searches the deepest parts of our hearts, and judges with perfect righteousness. Because God sees and governs every part of our lives, His people are called to walk honestly, exercise self-control, trust Him with justice, and pursue enduring faithfulness. Jesus Christ perfectly demonstrated the integrity, justice, mercy, righteousness, and self-control that we lack. Through faith in Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are transformed, and we are empowered by grace to walk in wisdom. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
The article examines how to navigate life's inevitable storms by choosing faith over fear through trust in God's sovereignty. It highlights that divine peace is not the absence of external trouble, but the presence of Jesus during our darkest moments. To maintain this perspective, the text provides actionable steps like practicing spiritual stillness, naming specific fears, and relying on the support of other believers.
The speaker shares a personal journey of discovering the practice of worship, which was initially foreign due to a non-religious upbringing and learning disabilities. By studying the Psalms, particularly Psalm 8, the speaker found accessible language for praising God despite struggles with dyslexia and visualization. The message encourages believers who find worship difficult to use the Psalms as a guide, noting that they serve as the Bible's prayer book. This approach allows individuals to express their hearts through established biblical phrases rather than relying on personal eloquence. Ultimately, the devotional invites listeners to incorporate the Psalms into their daily prayers to deepen their relationship with God.
Isaiah 44:22 "I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee."
Wise reproof is a wonderful thing. But a foolish reprover is of no use, as Job describes his friends and as this preacher describes in his own life. Also Reference: Job 16:1-3 https://bbfohio.com
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 28 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
The sermon explores the spiritual principle of trusting God's process by drawing parallels between agricultural farming and the Christian life. It contrasts misguided zeal with devotion grounded in knowledge, emphasizing that believers must actively sow the seed of the Word while relying on God to bring growth and harvest. The preacher uses Psalm 126 and the parable of the sower to illustrate how Christ wept as He bore the precious seed of His people, ultimately reaping joy through redemption. This imagery encourages Christians to engage in earnest ministry and prayer, assured that their labor in tears will result in eternal fruitfulness. The message concludes with a call to faithfulness in spreading the Gospel, confident in God's promise to bring about the final harvest.
This Bible Study reevaluates the Apostle Thomas, challenging the stereotype of him as merely a pessimistic doubter by highlighting his profound loyalty and honesty. The preacher examines key passages in John's Gospel to show Thomas's willingness to die with Jesus, his sincere questions about the way to the Father, and his ultimate confession of Christ's deity after seeing the resurrected Lord. By analyzing these interactions, the message emphasizes that Thomas's doubt stemmed from a genuine desire for truth rather than weak faith. The central theological point asserts that Jesus is the exclusive path to God, offering both truth and eternal life. Ultimately, the Bible Study portrays Thomas as a believer with a heroic heart who sought certainty in his devotion to Christ.
The article explores the story of the paralytic man in Mark 2, highlighting how Jesus prioritizes spiritual forgiveness over physical healing to address humanity's deepest need. It explains that true biblical faith is active and desperate, demonstrated by the friends who tore open a roof to bring the man before Jesus, and emphasizes that only God has the authority to pardon sins. Ultimately, the piece calls readers to live in the freedom of this grace, forgiving others and actively interceding for those who are spiritually stuck.
David Lloyd is the father of Davy Lloyd. He's a graduate of Ozark Bible Institute and College. After marriage to his wife Alicia, they moved to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in order to pursue their missionary calling: a children's home under the name Missions in Haiti. They raised more than 100 children to adulthood, where hundreds of children are educated annually. As we read through the Scriptures, we see many occasions in which God miraculously delivered individuals from harm. We read of Daniel whom God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions. There was Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego delivered from the fiery furnace. Queen Esther and her people were protected when it seemed they would be wiped out by those who hated the Jews. We think of Peter whom God sent an angel to open prison doors and Elijah who was protected by perhaps the most wicked king and queen of Israel. While some were delivered from death, others were delivered by death. Hebrews 11 writes of those who were stoned, sawn asunder, killed by the sword, or suffered in other situations. Why does God deliver some and not others? Job writes as recorded in Job 23:14, "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him." We don't know the mind of God, but we do know God can be trusted and glorified in life or in death. Today's program is a true account of what happened just two years ago, as we learn about the simple service and the sudden sacrifice of martyrs in Haiti, and a family who had devoted themselves to serving the Lord at a Haitian children's home until their lives and that of a Christian co-worker were taken.
Let's examine Psalm 61:2 in its historical and literary context, explore the imagery of the "rock," and consider how this well-known verse can be applied today without losing its original meaning.
Proverbs 20 teaches that biblical wisdom is revealed through integrity, self-control, honesty, justice, and consistent godly character. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why wisdom must shape both private character and public conduct. Proverbs 20 warns against drunkenness, quarrelsomeness, laziness, deception, slander, rash commitments, dishonest dealings, and personal vengeance. The chapter also reminds us that the Lord directs our steps, searches our hearts, and judges with perfect righteousness. Because God sees and governs every part of life, His people are called to walk honestly, exercise restraint, entrust justice to Him, and pursue enduring faithfulness. Ultimately, Proverbs 20 points us to Jesus Christ, who perfectly demonstrated integrity, righteousness, justice, mercy, and self-control. Through faith in Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are transformed, and we are empowered by grace to live wisely before God and others. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
Proverbs 19 teaches that wisdom is formed through integrity, humility, discipline, and a willingness to receive correction. Foolishness leads to destructive choices, but the person who listens to instruction grows in knowledge and wisdom. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why integrity is better than worldly success, why discipline is necessary for spiritual growth, and why the sovereign purpose of God will always prevail over human plans. Jesus Christ perfectly walked in humility, integrity, and obedience. Through Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are changed, and we learn to trust God's purposes while walking in biblical wisdom. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
Daily #Devotional for Wednesday 29th July 2026 "Pet Rocks?!" by Rev. Roger Higginson #lisburnfpc #lisburnfpc
A new MP3 sermon from FairHavens Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Understanding Hard Times Subtitle: Book of Philippians Speaker: Bob Kirkland Broadcaster: FairHavens Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 11/22/2025 Length: 4 min.
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