Contend for the Faith

First Baptist Church Copperas Cove

Contend for the Faith

May 14, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Jude 3–4

The truth God has entrusted to His church is our foundation, anchor, and treasure. We must not only hold it fast but be ready to contend for it within the life of the church against those who would lead us to depart from it.

Praise God

June 11, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Jude 24–25

Jude’s last word is a doxology (word of praise to God). This beautiful doxology reminds us of who God is, what He does for us, and what He deserves from

Be CAREful

June 4, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Jude 20–23

As we near the end of Jude the focus turns from warning about the dangers unfaithful people in the church pose to a call for positive action to safeguard ourselves and care for others. We "must contend for the faith" in our own lives and the lives of others. We are to do this in love with mercy. These are powerful and helpful verses for us in these times in which we live.

Don't Be Surprised!

May 28, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Jude 12–19

From time to time churches have to contend with unfaithful people who depart from the faith and influence others to join them. It happened in Jude's day and it happens in ours. The Bible clearly tells us that such people will arise in every generation. We need not be surprised but always ready to stand firm and contend for the true faith delivered to us from God in His Word.