Episodes of Telling the Truth

Are you discouraged by unfulfilled hopes or a dream that seemingly has died? You are not alone. Disappointment can drag us down and sometimes leave us feeling hopeless. Don’t give up. God knows exactly when and how to intervene. His timing is p

The Empowering Effect of Encouragement, Part 2

1 day ago 24m 29s

Haggai delivered a prophetic message to the despondent, dispirited, and distracted people, temporarily reviving their hopes. But discouragement set in less than a month after the returned exiles had been motivated and mobilized to embark on a T

The Empowering Effect of Encouragement, Part 1

2 days ago 24m 31s

Haggai delivered a prophetic message to the despondent, dispirited, and distracted people, temporarily reviving their hopes. But discouragement set in less than a month after the returned exiles had been motivated and mobilized to embark on a T

Finding Hope and Comfort in Hard Times, Part 2

5 days ago 24m 20s

When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to Godthe God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote some of his psalms about it. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings

Finding Hope and Comfort in Hard Times, Part 1

6 days ago 24m 15s

When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to Godthe God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote some of his psalms about it. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings

Encouraging People to Carry On

7 days ago 24m 24s

aul described his work among the Thessalonians as "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God." But Paul and his colleagues also needed encouragement themselves. In fact, everyone could use encouragement! So how do we e

He Promised Me, Part 2

8 days ago 24m 13s

When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to br

He Promised Me, Part 1

9 days ago 24m 28s

When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to br

Faith Requires More than a Little Effort

12 days ago 24m 13s

The letter to the Hebrews, as is common with New Testament epistles, having dealt with many deep theological issues, is brought to a conclusion with many essential, practical instructions. A healthy reminder that faith is not just a matter of b

Growing Weary and Losing Heart

13 days ago 24m 28s

Various metaphors have been used to describe the Christian life. Some see it as a war to be fought, others as a party to be enjoyed, others as a task to be completed, and still others as a race to be run. The writer of Hebrews chooses the race

Faith, Hope, and Clarity

14 days ago 24m 16s

Having encouraged his readers to keep the faith despite the pressures under which they were living, and having delivered warnings to them about the dangers of abandoning the faith, our writer now defines, describes, and illustrates faith and ho

Faith, Hope and Patience

15 days ago 24m 21s

It’s easy to place your faith in people, parties, and programs. But it’s impossible for all those things to sustain and uphold your heart. When patience wears thin and genuine hope is all you long for, the who of faith matters greatly. And ther

The Faith We Profess

16 days ago 24m 16s

Whom we confess and the faith we profess are both translations of the Greek word homologia, which is defined as an act of proclamation in which the concrete relation of man to Jesus is expressed in binding and valid form. Jesus expressed the im

Lost and Found

19 days ago 24m 54s

A parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. And the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 may be one of the most famous parables in Scripture. The story of the prodigal son is about God losing something very preciou

Be Wise About the Whatevers of God

20 days ago 23m 24s

God’s will, God's Word, and God’s worship may sound a little spiritual to some people. But Paul is extremely practical when he turns his attention to whatever you do. That just about covers everything! To support this ministry financially, vis

Be Wise About the Worship of God

21 days ago 24m 22s

Someone has said, Too many Christians worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship. Let’s talk about worship with particular reference to psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. To support this ministry financially, visit: htt

Be Wise About the Word of God, Part 2

22 days ago 23m 23s

It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites

Be Wise About the Word of God, Part 1

23 days ago 24m 23s

It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites

Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 2

26 days ago 24m 10s

You can’t be a peacemaker if you don’t have peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We’ve all heard this before, but do we really understand what that means and how to practice it in our lives? In this message, Jill Briscoe talks about the path

Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 1

27 days ago 23m 8s

You can’t be a peacemaker if you don’t have peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We’ve all heard this before, but do we really understand what that means and how to practice it in our lives? In this message, Jill Briscoe talks about the path

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

28 days ago 22m 3s