Episodes
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Blessings in Christ (Eph. 1:1-3)
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
The phrase “in Christ” appears repeatedly in the opening verses of Ephesians. It teaches that all the spiritual blessings that belong to you -- including election, adoption, and inheritance -- are based solely on your relationship with Jesus. In this introduction to the Book of Ephesians, you will discover...
A long sentence with a powerful punch
The meaning of "union with Christ"
The true identity of the Christian
Practical ways to live out your union with Christ
How union with Christ fuels a love for others
Thanks for listening.
Friday Jan 22, 2021
The Goodness of God (Ps. 34)
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Have you tasted and experienced for yourself who God is? Don’t take someone else’s word for it. Try him out for yourself! In this study of Psalm 34, we learn...
The invitation to "taste and see" who God is
How goodness is at the very heart of God's essence
How do we reconcile God's goodness and his wrath?
Where to run when you're in danger or struggling with fear
Three ways to take refuge in the Lord
Thanks for listening.
Friday Jan 08, 2021
The Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-13)
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
On the mount of transfiguration, three of Jesus’ disciples have an experience they will never forget. It's seared on their minds and consciences, though they are told to wait until Christ's resurrection before they can tell anyone. In our latest sermon podcast, we learn...
Irrefutable evidence that Jesus is the Messiah
What it means that Jesus was "Transfigured"
How Jesus humbled himself in the "kenosis"
Why the prophets Moses and Elijah stood next to Jesus
Two disciples give an eyewitness account of their experience on the mountain
The right kind of fear and wrong kind of fear to have
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Simplicity of the Gospel (1 Cor. 15:3-4)
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Much has changed over the past year, but the most important things have not. The foundational truths, upon which we build our lives, have remained the same and continue to deserve our trust. In this sermon, we learn...
The "fundamentals" of Christianity
Why the gospel is good news
A basic overview of the gospel
The reason for Christ's death
What makes Christianity different from every other religion
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Christ - Our Firm Foundation (1 Corinthians 3:10-17)
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
We all need a firm foundation, and only Jesus is strong enough to be that solid rock. In this study of 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, we learn...
Three ways to build your life on the rock of Christ
The history behind one of our most beloved hymns
How Paul and Apollos turned a potential rivalry into a powerful tag-team effort
Does the Bible really say Christians won't be judged?
How to gain more reward in heaven
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Standing Firm (Phil. 1:27-30)
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
In this season of uncertainty, we should pray we will stand firm, side by side in the gospel. In this study of Philippians 1:27-30, we discover...
A great theme verse for COVID
How to stand firm in trials
Our citizenship transcends this earth
Unity doesn't happen by accident
A helpful passage for handling conflict
Suffering is a gift to make us more like Jesus
Thanks for listening.
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Examine Yourselves (2 Cor. 13:1-9)
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
C.S. Lewis once said "God whispers to us in our pleasures; he speaks to us in our work; he shouts at us in our pain." Sometimes, God can only get our attention by disciplining us. In our latest sermon podcast, we take a look at what the Bible says about church discipline. Topics we discuss include:
Why a little pain is sometimes a good thing
The need for "tough love"
Jesus' formula for correcting a brother or sister in sin
Reasons we should or should not confront
How God is ultimately wielding the rod in spiritual discipline
What does self-examination look like practically?
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Paul’s Worst Nightmare (2 Corinthians 12:20-21)
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
The Apostle Paul was known for his boldness and afraid of little. But one thing that scared him was that the church would be unresponsive to the Word of God. In this sermon podcast, we discuss...
The ingredients of a healthy church
Paul's stern yet loving rebuke over fighting Christians
A vision for Christian sexual ethics
The danger of being conformed by our culture
What to do when a Christian won't give up their sinful lifestyle
An early church father writes to Corinth
Thanks for listening.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
From Victims to Victors (2 Cor. 12:11-18)
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Spiritual leaders gladly spend themselves for the sake of God's flock. In this sermon podcast we learn...
That Christians need to "grow up" in maturity
A biblical case for cessationism
The danger of self-pity and a victim mentality
Exercising faith will cause it to grow
Why churches should financially support their pastor
Symptoms of a heart of unbelief
Thanks for listening.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
My Grace is Sufficient, pt 2 (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
God provides special strength in times of weakness. In our latest sermon podcast, we discuss...
What Paul saw when he visited heaven
The reason for pain in our world today
Benefits of trials and affliction
Why God does not always answer our prayers
Thanks for listening.