Podcasts about contend for the faith

Jude 1-16 Who is Jude and why is he writing to the Beloved? The faith once for all delivered to the saints What is that faith we are to contend for? The people who pervert the grace of God Why should we contend for the faith?

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We are called to guard the gospel, not compromise it. Contending is not about fighting people—it's about fighting for the truth.

Week one of our series on the book of Jude. Join us Sundays at 9am + 10:45am at 2100 Main Street in Sarasota. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @harbourchurch to stay up to date on upcoming events!

Contend For The Faith – Part 3. Taking a look at the Letter of Jude. Special thanks to Tim Mackie, Richard J. Bauckham, NT Wright, and Josh White. The post Contend For The Faith Part 3 appeared first on Plymouth Meeting Church.

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Contend For The Faith – Part 1. Taking a look at the Letter of Jude. Special thanks to Tim Mackie and Richard J. Bauckham The post Contend For The Faith Part 1 appeared first on Plymouth Meeting Church.

What does it mean to contend for the faith? This week, our Senior Pastor, Miles Fidell, begins our study of Jude, exploring how faith is more than intellectual agreement—it is relational trust in Christ that transforms the way we live.

In this sermon, we consider the conclusion of Jude and its instructions for how we are to fight for our faith, the faith of others, and finally who we are to look to while doing so. Jesus is the author of our faith and the one we contend to be like. 

In this sermon, we look at the way God deals with the opponents to his mission. And how we are called to be on guard against lies from he enemy and from those trying to dissuade the church.

False teaching rarely announces itself—it slips in unnoticed, often through the media we scroll every day. Pastor Ben examines Jude's urgent letter to a church already infiltrated by ungodly influences who twisted grace into an excuse for immorality while denying Christ's lordship. Drawing a parallel to a hidden conspiracy within General George Washington's own ranks, he shows that being called, sanctified, and preserved by God is not license for complacency but a summons to vigilance. The central thesis: believers must earnestly contend for the faith, trading passive consumption for active discernment. Listeners are challenged to submit every thought, priority, and habit of media consumption to the lordship of Jesus Christ.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don't just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join UsFind service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join.Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give

Keel Compton teaches from Jude 1-7

A verse by verse study through the book of Jude with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

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This week we look at the threat to the church of false teachers and divisive people creeping into the church.

This summer, we will journey through the New Testament letters of James and Jude. In this message, Pastor Jared explores the remarkable transformation of James and Jude, from skeptics of Jesus to faithful servants of Christ. He examines how their doubts were overcome and highlights their powerful call for believers to remain steadfast and contend earnestly for the faith.

Join listeners across six continents for the next LEADING THE WAY! Your teacher, Dr. Michael Youssef, reveals biblical tools YOU can leverage to experience victory in 2026 as YOU passionately CONTEND FOR THE FAITH. (Jude 17-25) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: Jude – Contend for the Faith — Preacher: Darren Pautz

Jude knew that deceivers don't merely confuse ideas—they lure believers toward ungodliness and weaken the Church's witness. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Jude's practical, battle-tested blueprint for standing firm when false teaching pressures the people of God. First: Know the Word. Jude warns that false teachers twist Scripture and “do not have the Spirit” (Jude 1:19). The antidote is biblical discernment: when you know God's Word deeply, distortion becomes obvious. Second: Insulate your soul. Jude calls believers to “build yourselves up” in the faith and to “pray in the Holy Spirit” (Jude 1:20)—praying as the Spirit leads and obeying His promptings. That Spirit-led prayer life strengthens you from within. Third: Stay close to the Father. Jude says this lifestyle keeps you “in God's love” (Jude 1:21). Dr. Youssef connects this to the prodigal son: the Father's love never changed, but the son only experienced its warmth when he returned home. Staying near God keeps you from becoming an easy target. Finally: Be involved with people. Jude calls us to mercy toward doubters (Jude 1:22) while remaining wise and firm against deceivers—speaking truth in love with both conviction and compassion. This devotional equips you to protect the flock, extend grace to the lost, and resist error without losing a heart for sinners. Prayer: Lord, may I proclaim the hope of Christ to the lost and call false teachers to repentance, pushing back against their deception for the strengthening of the Church. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Keep yourself in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life” (Jude 1:21). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Contend for the Faith: WATCH NOW|LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Scripture is unmistakably clear: Jesus will return in glory to judge the nations, separating those who received Him from those who rejected Him (Matthew 25:31–32). Yet false teachers deny or dilute this reality, replacing repentance and holiness with a softened message that cannot save. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jude's urgent imagery for apostate teachers—portraits designed to help believers recognize danger before spiritual shipwreck occurs: “Hidden reefs” at your love feasts (Jude 1:12): beneath-the-surface threats that damage the church while “feeding only themselves.” “Clouds without rain” (v. 12): loud, trend-driven voices that promise refreshment but deliver only disappointment. “Autumn trees… without fruit and uprooted” (v. 12): spiritually barren leaders who leave others malnourished and are ultimately “twice dead.” “Wild waves” and “wandering stars” (vv. 13): chaotic influences that produce wreckage and provide no true direction—drifting farther from biblical Truth. Jude then lifts our eyes to the certainty apostates try to erase: the Lord is coming with holy ones to judge everyone (Jude 1:14–15). For the unrepentant, that day will bring terror. But for believers who long for His appearing, it will be a day of joy—when we see the signs of His return and “lift up [our] heads” with expectation (Luke 21:28). Prayer: Lord, may I pursue Your Truth revealed in Your Word with confidence and joyfully prepare for the day of Your return. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever” (Jude 1:13). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Contend for the Faith: WATCH NOW|LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Jude understood the wreckage false teachers can leave behind: polluted witness, weakened biblical authority, and a “cult of personality” that distracts from following Christ. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks Jude's strong language—calling these apostates “dreamers” who crave their own glory while denying the true Gospel (Jude 1:8). Because they often appear spiritual on the outside, Jude gives believers three vivid clues—each rooted in a familiar Old Testament story: The way of Cain (Jude 1:11; Genesis 4): choosing self-made religion over God's revealed way—twisting worship into self-expression and resisting repentance. Balaam's error (Jude 1:11; Numbers 22–24): using spiritual influence for profit, following feelings instead of Truth, and harming God's people through compromise. Korah's rebellion (Jude 1:11; Numbers 16): ego-driven leadership that refuses God's appointed authority and turns ministry into a power grab—destructive and doomed. Dr. Youssef reminds us that apostates dream of salvation without a Savior, peace without repentance, and unity without Christ. But believers are not helpless. Christ has equipped His people to recognize falsehood, hold fast to the Gospel, and push back against deception—for the glory of His name. Prayer: Lord, may I be alert to the schemes of the enemy and bold to confront false teaching in my midst out of zeal for Your name. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings” (Jude 1:8). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Contend for the Faith: WATCH NOW|LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Jude 1:17-25

This week, Jeremy Daniel preached from Jude 1:17-25, encouraging believers to remain faithful by grounding themselves in God's truth, praying with dependence on Him, and resting in His love and mercy. Jeremy reminded us that perseverance is not ultimately sustained by our strength, but by the God who is able to keep His people and present them blameless before Him.

This is a special message from guest speaker Pastor Nathan Smith on understanding how to remain in faith during periods of shaking.

This is the message from our Sunday morning service on 5/31/2026 with Pastor Chet Lowe.

Series: Jude – Contend for the Faith — Preacher: Darren Pautz

Jude 1:5-16

Pastor Patrick Carmichael & occasional guest speakers deliver God's Word at Christ Bible Church's weekly Sunday services. Mission Hills, California.

Pastoral Postcards: A Pastoral Study Through JudeA 5-episode Gospel for Life Radio series outline focused on the book of Jude, highlighting contending for the faith, discernment, perseverance, false teaching, and the preserving grace of God.Jude 3–4 (ESV)Judgment on False Teachers3  Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. 4  For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. Main Theme: Christians are called to defend and preserve the truth of the gospel in everygeneration.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate

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Jude 1:1-4

Pastor Patrick Carmichael & occasional guest speakers deliver God's Word at Christ Bible Church's weekly Sunday services. Mission Hills, California.

What happens when Christians stop contending for the faith and choose silence instead? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef highlights three warnings from Jude that expose the dangers of indifference toward false teaching and spiritual drift. Israel after the Exodus (Jude 1:5): God delivered His people, yet many later doubted Him—believing obstacles were bigger than God's promises. Their unbelief led to prolonged wandering and loss of blessing. Dr. Youssef warns that apathy toward truth can similarly rob believers of God's best—His power for victory. Rebellious angels (Jude 1:6): Just as Satan deceived many, spiritual leaders can drift through apathy and pull others with them. It often starts when believers stop contending for the faith, resulting in loss of influence and spiritual effectiveness. Sodom and Gomorrah and Lot's slow compromise (Jude 1:7): Lot moved closer to sin step by step—distressed by evil, yet passive. In the end, judgment came and he lost dearly, showing how spiritual apathy can cost privilege and stability. Dr. Youssef's message is clear: apathy produces loss—but contending for the faith is faithful service to our mighty King. This devotional will challenge you to reject passivity, stand on Scripture, and speak truth with courage and love. Prayer: God, I pray against apathy in my life and ask for Your wisdom and love to guide me in sharing the hope of Christ with those inside and outside the church. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe” (Jude 1:5). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Truth: The Most Endangered Species: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

God has entrusted believers with something priceless: the faith once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges Christians to embrace their responsibility as custodians of Gospel Truth—passing it to the next generation unmodified, unwatered-down, and unchanged. But here's the danger: many believers rarely open their Bibles, and “we cannot contend for something we don't know.” When Scripture is neglected, deception becomes inevitable, and false teachers flourish—often appearing kind and spiritually polished while quietly draining the Gospel of its saving power. As Paul warned, they may have “a form of godliness but denying its power” (2 Timothy 3:5). Dr. Youssef reminds us that contending isn't about quarrelsome pride—it's about love for God and love for the lost. The true Gospel transforms people from the inside out, and that's exactly why it is worth defending. This devotional will strengthen you to know, love, and live the faith—so you can recognize error, speak truth with grace, and hold fast to the whole counsel of God. Prayer: Lord, thank You for the transforming, saving power of Your Gospel. May I be bold to stand against false teaching out of love for You, Your Truth, and the lost in need of redemption. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you” (Jude 1:4). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Truth: The Most Endangered Species: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Everyone is created in God's image, but only those who have been called to follow Jesus have become children of God—and that identity changes everything. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef anchors your heart in the Father's lavish love (1 John 3:1) and the unshakable security that flows from belonging to Christ. Because you are His: you can fight temptation through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can have peace in turmoil, you can contend for the faith with courage, and you can rest knowing no one can snatch you from God's hand (John 10:28–29) and nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38–39). That security also confronts complacency. Dr. Youssef reminds us that true believers cannot habitually live in careless disobedience. We may still struggle with sin, but conviction drives us back to confession and repentance—and gratitude compels us to submit to the whole counsel of God's Word. Finally, this devotional clarifies a vital tension in today's culture: God's love does not muddy Truth. Love does not excuse false teaching or “baptize” sin into the Church. Love speaks the Truth—even when it's unpopular—because the Gospel is the power of God for salvation (Romans 1:16). If you've felt intimidated by accusations of narrow-mindedness, this episode will strengthen you to stand firm, love freely, and contend faithfully. Prayer: Lord, embolden me to proclaim Your Truth in love, that more might come to know eternal life in Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance” (Jude 1:1-2). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Truth: The Most Endangered Species: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Some voices today try to make Christianity “easier” by removing whatever feels uncomfortable—reducing the faith to a few agreeable points and ignoring the rest. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why that approach doesn't produce stronger believers—it produces weaker ones. Jesus Himself affirmed the Old Testament, including accounts like Noah and Jonah (Matthew 24:37; Matthew 12:40). That means we cannot claim to believe in Jesus while dismissing what He declared to be true. Scripture isn't a buffet. If the Bible records Christ's virgin birth, His miracles, His cross, and His resurrection, we don't get to select the parts we prefer and discard the rest. Dr. Youssef then turns to Jude, who urged Christians to “contend for the faith” (Jude 1:3). Truth does not shift with the times—and when we forget the magnitude of God's grace toward us, our faith grows thin and our witness loses strength. But when we hold fast to the Gospel, we submit to Christ fully, trust every Word He affirmed, and stand firm—even in a culture that pressures compromise. Prayer: Father, help me cling firmly to Your Gospel and trust and obey Your Word—contending for Truth. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, . . .” (Jude 1:1). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Truth: The Most Endangered Species: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Episode 2.104In this capstone episode of the Cults series, Michael and Zach turn to the book of Jude to answer a foundational question: why does doctrine matter enough to defend? Jude begins intending to write about the shared salvation of believers—but abruptly shifts to a warning. Something more urgent was at stake: the need to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints.This episode walks through Jude's central concerns—false teachers within the church, distortions of the gospel, and the denial of Christ's authority. Rather than focusing on outsiders, Jude exposes dangers from within: leaders who use grace as a license for sin, who redefine truth, and who ultimately lead others toward destruction. The discussion highlights how these same doctrinal fault lines—God, Christ, salvation, and authority—have been at the center of the entire series.Michael and Zach also explore Jude's response: believers are called not only to recognize error, but to grow in truth, remain grounded in God's love, and engage others with both clarity and mercy. Contending for the faith is not about argument for its own sake—it is about protecting the gospel and the people shaped by it.The episode closes with Jude's doxology, reminding listeners that while the church is called to contend, it is ultimately God who keeps His people secure. The call is clear: defending the faith is not optional—it is an essential expression of faithfulness.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/2KvoyNXbSLgMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

How do we fight for the faith when the world pushes back — and false teaching is everywhere? In this week's Midweek Bible Study from the Book of Jude, we work through Jude 17–23 and find a clear game plan for contending for the faith right where God has placed you. Whether you're a business owner, a teacher, a plumber, or a retiree — you have a platform, and you have a testimony. This passage gives every believer four practical ways to stand firm, finish strong, and show mercy to those around them. Journey Together, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Book of Jude" - 4.8.26 Taught by Mike Hess. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com