Weekly sermon audio designed to help people love and joyfully obey God through a better understanding of the Bible.
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As Mary Magdalene’s weeping was turned to rejoicing through the resurrection of Jesus, so we too can find comfort, encouragement, and joy through meditating on the resurrection.
Starting a series of messages in the Book of Habakkuk. This message introduces the book of Habakkuk with an understanding of the book’s background and historical setting. The message then focuses on Habakkuk’s burden for his nation amid societal evil and God’s seeming inactivity in the face of blatant violation of His law. Five lessons can be gleaned from Habakkuk’s burden, namely: - Embrace an Honest Dialogue with God - Recognize The Reality of a Fallen World - Recognize the Reality of Injustice - Have a Correct Understanding of God's Tolerance to Evil - Trust in God's Sovereign Plan
In this final message of our 1 Corinthians 13 and Spiritual Gifts series, Paul shows why love outlasts everything else. While spiritual gifts are temporary, love never fails — it's the very atmosphere of eternity. Through Christ's example and stories like Corrie ten Boom and George Müller, discover why Paul calls love "the most excellent way" — the one thing that remains when Christ returns.
In Part 2 of "Love — The Most Excellent Way," we dive into 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, where Paul reveals fifteen qualities that reveal what real, Christlike love looks like in action. Far from a poetic ideal, love is shown to be patient, kind, selfless, and enduring — actively rejecting envy, pride, and grudges while persevering through every hardship. Drawing from the Corinthian church's own struggles, we see how love turns our hearts away from self and toward God and others. Ultimately, we can only love this way because we've first been loved by Christ, whose perfect love mediated by the Holy Spi
As we conclude our series on Spiritual Gifts, we turn to 1 Corinthians 13 to discover Paul's answer to the question, "What matters most?" In this message, we explore verses 1-3 and see that even the greatest spiritual gifts, knowledge, and sacrifices amount to nothing without love — God's math is simple: Spiritually Gifted - Love = 0. Love isn't just one Christian virtue among many; it's the most excellent way to live out every gift God has given us.
Part 2 tackles the real dangers of bad healing theology, showing from Scripture that even Elisha, Paul, and his companions weren't always healed. We learn 'by his wounds you are healed' points to soul-healing now, with full bodily healing promised in eternity — and four practical truths for trusting God faithfully when healing doesn't come.
In this message, we explore two distinct biblical patterns of healing — ordinary prayer-healing that continues for every believer today, and the apostolic sign-gift that authenticated the gospel in Scripture's foundational moments. We close with a simple 4-mark test to discern modern healing claims and a call to trust God's sovereign goodness, whether healing comes now or not. Part 2 continues next week, wrestling with unanswered prayers for healing.
Do the miraculous gifts continue today? In this message, we examine what Scripture teaches about the purpose of miracles in the ministries of Jesus and the apostles, whether the gift of miracles continues today, and why the greatest miracle God performs is the salvation of sinners through the gospel. Discover why God's Word—not signs and wonders—must remain the foundation of our faith.
In Part 2 of this study, we take a close look at 1 Corinthians 14—one of the most important chapters in the Bible on the subject of tongues. We then conclude with 10 biblical reasons why the speaker believes the biblical gift of tongues is no longer operative today.
In Part 1 of this study, we examine the historical background of tongues and survey the key biblical passages from Genesis to Acts. Along the way, we consider not only what Scripture teaches about tongues, but also how God intends our speech to be used—to praise him and build up others.
This message examines whether apostles and prophets exist today, concluding from Scripture that both were unique, foundational offices in the early church that have now ceased. While their roles were vital in revealing and establishing God’s truth, believers today are called to rely on the completed Word of God and the ongoing work of faithful teaching. Ultimately, the sermon urges discernment, warns against modern false claims, and points listeners to Jesus as the full and final revelation we need.
The church is not as effective as it can be when only a few people do everything. Its full potential is realized when every believer faithfully uses their God-given gifts. This sermon looks at ten biblical principles — five for finding your gift and five for using it well.
This sermon explores 12 spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gives believers to serve, strengthen, and build up the church together.
Instead of being proudly individualistic or surrounding yourself with angry people, look to true friends to build into your life.
In the second part of our series exploring who the Holy Spirit is and what he does in a believer’s life, we examine six more foundational truths—the Spirit’s role in Spirit Baptism, in sanctification, in prayer, in spiritual gifts, in filling, and in guiding believers. This message shows how these truths call us to pursue unity, grow in holiness with vigilance, pray with dependence on the Spirit, use our spiritual gifts faithfully, and surrender daily to His filling and leading. A biblically grounded and practical look at how the Holy Spirit continues to work in and through every follower of J
Before we understand spiritual gifts, we must first know the Giver of those gifts, the Holy Spirit. This message launches our series on Spiritual Gifts by exploring who the Holy Spirit is and what He does in a believer's life. In this sermon, we walk through six foundational truths—the Spirit’s role in Creation, Scripture, Salvation, Indwelling, Sealing, and Anointing—and learn how these truths lead us to reverence, confidence in God’s Word, and rest in His saving work. A biblically grounded, practical look at how the Spirit empowers and secures every follower of Jesus.
The deceiver is adept at disguising his hate with fervency and charm.
Following the command to “walk in love” in verses 1-2, Paul clarifies and gives a serious warning about what this cannot mean in Ephesians 5 verses 3-7
God’s plan is for his people to be deeply connected to a local, Bible-believing church. In this message, discover 12 powerful reasons why committing to your local church is not only essential to your spiritual growth but also dear to the heart of Jesus.
Christ’s resurrection can be hard to believe, but there are reasons to believe; it calls us to faith.
As Peter reflects on Jesus’s supreme sacrifice, he draws out four precious truths about our great salvation. 1. The Price of Our Salvation — The Life of Jesus: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross.” 2. The Purpose of Our Salvation — A Changed Life: “so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness.” 3. The Promise of Our Salvation — Our Sins are Fully Dealt With: “By his wounds you have been healed.” 4. The Protection of Our Salvation — Kept by our Shepherd: “You were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
Meet a person who loves to interfere in conflicts, treats it like a joke, only to makes things worse.
This sermon addresses how these applied in the context of the Israelites then, and also how they apply to us today. It also addresses other issues, such as "Are believers commanded to tithe?" "What are some areas the New Testament calls believers to give?" "4 Principles to Guide our Giving," etc.
Strong and meaningful Christian relationships are the hallmarks of a healthy church and a saved life and are rooted in the instructions and character traits outlined in the Book of Titus. Building and sustaining strong Christian relationships requires hard work, sweat, sacrifice and diligence.
Even in the midst of judgment, there is hope. If we humble ourselves, confess our sins, and turn to Jesus in repentance, the gracious and loving God of the Bible promises to restore us.
