Faith Fellowship Church with Alex Ruggieri: Recent Episodes
Faith Fellowship Church / Pastor Alex Ruggieri
Direct and relevant biblical teaching from Pastor Alex Ruggieri, intended to encourage you to love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Did you know that your great-grandfather influenced your life in some way, whether positively or negatively? How can we be sure that we are leaving a godly legacy? In this homey message, the life of this godly man will inspire you to trust God even in the mundane circumstances.
Taken from Ruth 2:1-12
Have you ever had a moment where you realize that you need to wake up and get with it? The Corinthians have had such a moment. As Paul wraps up his letter, he gives them some spit-fire commands that exhort the Corinthians to get with the program of the Christian life.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 16:1-14
Why does God seem so distant? If we are supposed to have an intimate, close relationship with our Heavenly Father, why doesn't He just show up in all His glory? This three-part message will show us that God wants to reveal Himself in degrees so that we are prepared to know Him.
Taken from Psalm 19.
Why is the Bible filled with exhortations to "remember" the Lord? Could it be that we are forgetful? As God does miraculous things in our lives, will we remember? What can we do to practice the art of remembering God's works? Join the Israelites as they cross the Jordan and set up a memorial so that they never forget the wonders of God.
Taken from: Joshua 4:21-24
Did you ever come across a language barrier where you were trying to communicate something to someone who didn't speak English? Why is that? Is that simply a process of cultural evolution? Or, is there spiritual significance to it? Tune in to discover the cosmic plan of God behind the confusion of languages.
Taken from Genesis 11:1-9
For thousands of years, Jews have been observing a feast called "Passover". Why does Paul bring this up in a letter to non-Jewish believers? What does the Passover have to do with sin and overcoming temptation? Tune it to bridge the gap between an ancient practice and your Christian walk today.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Have you ever wondered what happens to a believer when they die? Does their soul sleep? Do they have a body in Heaven? Will they know what is happening on earth? What will the resurrected body look like? All these questions, plus many more, are addressed in this exhilarating message.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
How important is the resurrection to you? Well, if there were no resurrection, what would that imply? Paul takes great pains to convince the Corinthians that the resurrection is not only important for their present activity, but also for their eternal destiny.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28
What is the driving force over your destiny? Is it good luck? Is it good living? Or, is it a good Lord? Tune in to discover how we can trust a sovereign God over our destiny, and learn how the life of Patrick of Ireland is a living testimony.
Taken from: Isaiah 65:11-12
It has been said that all roads lead to Rome. If your life was a road map, where would all the roads lead back to? Would they lead to yourself, or would they lead to Jesus Christ? In this motivational message, you'll discover the secret to a life which is full of activity for God, yet which is not sourced in yourself.
Taken from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Is God alive today? If so, how do we know? In this pivotal message, you'll sit in on a worship service that likely would've taken place 2000 years ago in Corinth and discover the ways God brings order to chaos.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
Some product labels will advice consumers to follow a procedure "for best results". In this message, you'll discover that God has given you a gift, but that to get the "best results" out of the gift, you'll need to learn the secret of 1 Corinthians 13.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
When you receive a package to assemble, it's always a good idea to read the instructions. The Corinthians had not read the instructions on how to use spiritual gifts, and things weren't working properly. Tune in to discover the purpose and use of spiritual gifts, and find out where you may play a part.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Why do we practice communion? What is the significance of the Lord's Supper? And especially, why does the practice of communion seem to be one of the most divisive practices of the Christian church in history? Can we find union in communion? Tune in to find out what is important when we come to the table.
Should men dress like women? Should women dress like men? Should the culture just pursue androgyny? Satan is trying to hoodwink people into thinking that their manhood and womanhood is shameful or altogether nonexistent. Paul teaches the Corinthians about the foundational difference between men and women and how that difference can be expressed. Tune in to embrace your God-given role!
How was it possible that 12 individuals, faithful to a cause, could change the face of history and spread a message so widely accepted today? Tune in to understand the final purpose for which God's people meet: to expand the Kingdom.
Taken from: Luke 9:1-6
What are we here for? After laying the foundation that we gather as a Christian people to "Exalt the Lord", we turn to the second hallway in the house of our God-given purpose. Are you being equipped for the work of ministry?
Taken from: Ephesians 4:11-16
What is the primary purpose of God's people when we gather together? While we learned that we can't enter into God's purpose without going through the door of the Gospel, once we're in, what next? Tune in to hear what matters most when we meet as a congregation.
Taken from: Psalm 57:5-11
Why do we "go to church"? Is it to enjoy good music? Is it to feel socially engaged? Is it to receive inspiration? Is it to be a part of a "cause"? While all these things may be involved in what we do, is there a clear, biblical definition of why we gather together as a group of "Christians"? Start off the New Year with a miniseries which will build a foundation for why we "go to church".
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3
Did you know that angels are very interested in what happens to mankind? They have seen a lot since their creation. Why is there so much excitement when they announce the birth of the Savior? Tune in to hear, not only the message of the angels, but the reason for their praise.
Taken from: Luke 2:8-14
We all have memories of joyful Christmas experiences. Most of these are rooted in family, friends, festivities, and fun. However, what happens when our circumstances are anything but pleasant? Can we still find joy this Christmas season? Tune in to experience the shepherds' not-rooted-in-external-circumstances joy!
Taken from: Luke 2:8-12
Can we trust God's Word? How do we know that God will fulfill the things that He says are yet to come? In this message you'll discover how the birth of Jesus Christ shows us the supernatural nature of God's Word and how we can trust Him for our future.
Taken from: Isaiah 9:1-7
Did you know that there is a good faith and a bad faith? It's possible to have all the right beliefs, yet be an enemy of God. In this encouraging message of hope for the wanderers of this world, you'll see the contrast of faith between the Magi, aka the wise men, and King Herod, aka the wise guy.
Taken from: Matthew 2:1-12
Elder Bill Neal shares with us how we are called to be salt and light in the world.
TAKEN FROM: Matthew 5:13-16
Imagine your life was being recorded for others to witness. How would you live? Paul reminds the Corinthians that the people of Israel were recorded in history for the church to learn. When they were faced with temptation, how did they handle it? How can we learn from them about what to do, and what NOT to do when we are taken by temptation?
TAKEN FROM: https://www.dodgevilleffc.com/sermons/taken-by-temptation/
Running is one of the oldest sports known to man. Today there are Olympic runners. In Paul's day, Corinth hosted the Isthmian games, which included running. Paul compares the Christian life to running a race. What does that mean? What does that not mean? How are we running?
TAKEN FROM: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Paul's experience on Damascus road radically changed his life. He became a new man with a new purpose. He was so centered on his God-given purpose, that he was willing to deny certain rights he had in order to further the Gospel. In this message, you'll be challenged to ask yourself, "Am I living a life of nicety, or necessity?"
TAKEN FROM: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
Jesus heard a cry across the Sea of Galilee. Someone needs Him. Nothing will stand in His way of reaching the soul that needs Him. Tune in to hear a fresh look at the encounter across the Sea. Do you hear the cry?
Taken from: Mark 5:1-20
Would you give your life to defend that Jesus is the only way to God? What about your view on baptism? What about your view on whether or not Christians can smoke? You see, there is a big difference between issues that are primary and issues that are secondary. How do we handle these secondary issues? Part 2 will guide us through the process.
Taken from:
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Would you give your life to defend that Jesus is the only way to God? What about your view on baptism? What about your view on whether or not Christians can smoke? You see, there is a big difference between issues that are primary and issues that are secondary. How do we handle these secondary issues?
Taken from:
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Christians get so wrapped up with the things of this world, yet under the floorboards of our feet is a great, vast, satisfying treasure for us to tap into. What is this treasure?
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
The Bible teaches that God is sending a fire to this world. For many, it will be a fire of His wrath. For Christians, it will be different. When God sends His fire to test our lives, how can we be build for the burning?
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 3:5-15
A group of men share how Christ has transformed their lives through Adult and Teen Challenge in Milwaukee, WI.
Are you concerned about the things you’re concerned about? Do you care about the things you care about? What drives you when you make decisions? In this foundational message, Paul gives us three reality checks to undergird our decisions.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 7:29-39
The brokenness caused by divorce is everywhere. How can we find healing? Just as there are myths about marriage, so our culture has many myths about divorce. In this revealing message, you'll the first and most prevalent myth that the culture has about divorce. What is a believer's response?
1 Corinthians 7:10-16
It's amazing how the culture can influence the way we thing about topics. In our day, there are many cultural views about marriage that are perplexing. Some of them are outright wrong. Others are deceptive. How can we discern? What does the scripture say about marriage, particularly about the reasons for marriage?
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Why does God care about our bodies so much? Why doesn't He just let us do what we want with our bodies, so long as our hearts are right with Him? In this riveting message, you'll discover the place where God has made as His sanctuary.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
God is passionately concerned about the purity of His people. He uses all sorts of means to protect His children from compromise. One of the means He uses is entrusted to us, and often we misuse it. What does the Bible say about church discipline and handling disputes?
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:8
What happens when you've confronted somebody about their sin and they don't repent? What happens when all means of turning somebody from the error of their ways have been exhausted? There is only one thing left. There is only a final warning. Tune in to read the road sign.
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Is it wrong to judge somebody? Does God only judge, or is there a time for us to judge? What happens when a so-called Christian is living in flagrant sin. In this two-part message, you'll discover the key knowing the difference between wielding the "Gavel" and wielding the "gavel".
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5/5:9-12
We've heard so many people talk about "toxic masculinity". What is this all about? Is masculinity inherently toxic? Is manhood something to be ashamed about? In this foundational message, you'll find out that the answer lies in which man you are talking about.
Taken from: Romans 5:12-21
If a hose nozzle is not spraying water, it doesn't make sense to only focus on fixing the nozzle. Sometimes there is a source problem. As we begin a journey through 1 Corinthians, we discover that there are many practices we can focus on as believers. However, before we focus on any of the practices, we have to ask ourselves, "Does my practice line up with my position?"
From: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10
It makes sense for an infant to be concerned only about himself. What happens when a grown adult never loses that immaturity? In this message, you'll discover the three types of men as they land on a spectrum of spiritual life. Where do you land?
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 2:11-3:7
In a culture that is increasingly hostile to the name of Jesus, how is a believer going to freely speak the truth? Freedom of speech in more that a constitutional right for Americans, it is a duty of Christians. In this empowering message, you'll discover that Pentecost not only brought in the indwelling Holy Spirit, but the very power to speak and live as we ought, no matter the culture's condition.
When God promised that He would restore His people when they repent, He said that they would be called "Repairer of the Breach". At that time, there had been a breach in the nation's security and God saw it good that the breach would be repaired. From illegal immigration to individual spirituality, this timely message will encourage us to be repairers of the various breaches we have in our walls.
Taken from: Isaiah 58:11-12
From the average person on the streets, to the highest court system in our county, people have been debating the definition of a "woman". Conservatives have rightly acknowledged that the answer is easy: an adult human female. But is that it? Is it mere biology? Or, is there more to understanding the essence of womanhood? Tune in to find out what is a woman, really.
Taken from: Genesis 2:8-24
Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension? What can we learn from this period? Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.
Taken from: Luke 24:1-35
Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension? What can we learn from this period? Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.
Taken from: Matthew 28:16-20
Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension? What can we learn from this period? Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.
Taken from: Luke 24:36-53
Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension? What can we learn from this period? Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.
Taken from: Mark 16:9-20
We don't know when we will die. We are not guaranteed to die at an old age. We could die suddenly. If there was a way that we could know after we die, we could be raised for eternal life, would we want to know it? Tune in to hear three different factual and historical accounts of people who died suddenly and were raised miraculously, then find out the secret to your own possible resurrection.
Taken from: John 11:-1-7
God is a God of ironies. Joseph’s brothers sell him, years later they're buying grain from him. Haman builds a gallows for Mordecai, only to end up hanging on it himself. David convicts a supposed man who stole a poor man's only sheep, only to convict himself for stealing a poor man's only wife. Did you know that the triumphal entry of Jesus on Palm Sunday was one of many ironies surrounding His death, burial, and resurrection? Tune in to hear the lessons from the ironic entry.
Taken from Mark 11:1-11
The Law. Repentance. Mercy.
Hear how these worked out in the life of King Josiah - and how they could work in your life in this stirring message from guest speaker Bill Neal.
Did you know that Jesus already has gained the victory over evil? How is that possible when evil is so rampant? What does that mean for us as we follow Christ? In this profound message, you'll gain a renewed confidence in the fact that Jesus Christ always has the upper hand. Part 2 will focus on how the victory of Christ is spread through His burning incense, namely, us!
Taken from: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Did you know that Jesus already has gained the victory over evil? How is that possible when evil is so rampant? What does that mean for us as we follow Christ? In this profound message, you'll gain a renewed confidence in the fact that Jesus Christ always has the upper hand. Part 1 will focus on how Jesus is already a victor. Are you His captive?
Taken from: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Do you need revival? What is revival anyway? Is it gaining a sort of superhuman spirituality? Or is it simply returning to the Christian life we're supposed to have? In this message, you'll hear a biblical perspective on both revival in general and the current happening of revival at Asbury University.
Taken from: Isaiah 57:15
The Bible warns us, "Do not be deceived" many times. Today, we ask the question, "What are these 'wolves in sheep's clothing' we shouldn't be taken in by?"
Taken from 2 Timothy 3:13
How should we handle the things of God? When it comes to His Word, worship, prayer, communion, baptism, and everything associated with our Christian walk, what happens when we are careless? Fortunately for us, we can learn from the mistakes of others. Unfortunately for Uzzah, he had to make the mistake to teach us.
Taken from: 2 Samuel 6:1-15
We talk often of how much God loves us. We celebrate how "God so loved the world" and how "God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life." However, we often forget that the greatest commandment for humankind is the reciprocal: "Love God will all your heart, mind, soul, and strength". In this heart-warming account, you'll ask the question, "Do I love God little, or do I love God much?"
Taken from: Luke 7:36-50
God's grace is like a three-course meal. There is the appetizer when we first trusted in Christ as Savior. We also look forward to the dessert when the God's grace will be revealed in His return. But why do so many Christians forget about the main course? In this "meaty" message, you'll discover God's grace for you in the present age, as we look at the "three-course meal" of His grace.
Taken from: Titus 2:11-13
God's grace is like a three-course meal. There is the appetizer when we first trusted in Christ as Savior. We also look forward to the dessert when the God's grace will be revealed in His return. But why do so many Christians forget about the main course? In this "meaty" message, you'll discover God's grace for you in the present age.
Taken from: Titus 2:11-14
Life is sometimes described as a roller coaster. If that's true, then we have no say in where we go or what we do, and it's all downhill from here! For believers, life is more like driving a vehicle. We do have decisions to make and paths to follow. The question is, are we on the right path? Tune in to discover that God can give us His GPS as we learn about finding His will for our lives.
Taken from: Colossians 1:9
Achsah had it made. She was a daughter of Caleb and was looking forward to living in Hebron. But when her father offers her to Othniel, she realizes that she will be living in the Southland - a land that is often dry and hard to cultivate. Is it wrong for her to ask her father for more than what he has given, namely, springs in the Southland? Tune in to discover how we don't have to settle for bare-minimum blessings.
Taken from: 15:13-19
When the storms of life come our way, are we going to stay in the boat and wait around for Jesus to come and rescue us? Or, are we going to let God turn this trial into a testimony and get out of the boat to showcase His power? Tune it to discover what it takes to have the faith to stay afloat.
Taken from: 14:22-33
What's at the beginning of your life? What's at the beginning of your time? What's at the beginning of your ambitions? When you make decisions about your goals, what's the first factor? What's the driving force? If we want to answer these questions biblically, then we should go to the beginning of the Bible.
As time changes the meaning of Christmas, so our understanding of familiar Scripture passages can change. This Christmas morning, we look at the Gift of God to the world in the verse John 3:16.
Taken from John 3:16
What does it mean to be a courier? It means that someone has something to be delivered to another. This Advent season, we'll look at the characters in the Christmas story who became couriers for Christ, and how we share a similar calling, even thousands of years later.
What does it mean to be a courier? It means that someone has something to be delivered to another. This Advent season, we'll look at the characters in the Christmas story who became couriers for Christ, and how we share a similar calling, even thousands of years later.
Taken from: Matthew 1:18-25
What does it mean to be a courier? It means that someone has something to be delivered to another. This Advent season, we'll look at the characters in the Christmas story who became couriers for Christ, and how we share a similar calling, even thousands of years later.
Taken from: Luke 1:26-38
What does it mean to be a courier? It means that someone has something to be delivered to another. This Advent season, we'll look at the characters in the Christmas story who became couriers for Christ, and how we share a similar calling, even thousands of years later.
The pilgrims had a season of scarcity. God brought a means of provision in Squanto. With the provision, God gave an abundance, and they gave thanks to the LORD. In our text, we see the same pattern and learn how God abundantly provides for us.
Taken from: Mark 6:30-44
What comes to mind when you think of "home"? Shelter? Family? Did you know that, as God's children, we are promised a homeland? Throughout the Bible, that homeland is referred to as Mount Zion. Tune in to find out the details of our future home!
Taken from: Psalm 48
Could we possibly comprehend all the feelings and thoughts of all humanity? We wouldn't be able to handle it! Yet God, in His power, is able to know all thoughts and feelings of anyone at any given time. God, in love, cares for all mankind and is patient toward us. If God cares for a wicked nation like Nineveh, shouldn't we care for a nation like America? Tune in to discover the heart of God for a nation.
Every good story is said to be segmented into an introduction of setting, an initial conflict, a rising plotline, a climax, a falling plotline, and a resolution. Did you know that you are part of the real story? Did you know that what happened on Mount Calvary is the climax of history?
Did you know that Jesus made predictions about the future? When He climbed the Mount of Olives, He gave a discourse that has been a debate among His followers for millennia. What was so controversial about this discourse? Is there any relevance to your own day? Tune in and find out what is coming your way!
Taken from: Matthew 24
The Mount of Transfiguration is perhaps the most overlooked and underestimated event in the Gospels. Yet God in His wisdom purposely placed this theophany right where it belongs, after the revelation that the Messiah would die. Tune in to catch a glimpse of His glory.
Taken from: Matthew 17:1-9
The Sermon of the Mount has been called one of the most transformative messages ever to be heard. God wants us to climb this unknown mountain to hear the teaching that Jesus Christ is offering us.
Matthew 5:1-2
Bill Neal gives an encouraging message about bold obedience and what that looks like in the life of a Christian.
Satan brought Jesus up the mountain in order to bring Him down. God brought Jesus down from Heaven in order to raise Him up. This is the pattern we see throughout Scripture. On this Mount of Testing, we'll see this played out, and learn how God uses testing to raise us up in our faith.
Life is made up of decisions. Some seem arbitrary, some are life changing. Is it possible to reach a point where all our decisions are in the right direction? Is it possible to make decisions that are constantly according to God's will? Join the Levites in the valley of Shechem to hear the blessing and cursing in between the mounts of decision.
Taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-29
We, as believers, are faced with the task of fulfilling the Great Commission. All of Satan's hosts will be against us. To press forward with His truth, we will need bravery. Join Barak, Deborah, and Jael at Mount Tabor to hear the declarations of the brave, an learn how those declarations will help you in your walk with Christ.
Taken from: Judges 5:1-12, 24-31
When we realize that the teachings of Christ are not popular in our world, will we still follow Him? Will we change His words to suit our tastes? Will we walk away from following Him completely. This message will challenge your understanding of what it means to be a Christian.
Taken from: John 6:47-69
We come to Mount Gilboa. Although this mountain is a beautiful mountain to behold, it only brings memories of death, destruction, and defeat. We all will experience a "Gilboa" in our lives - moments of tragedy and sorrow. What can we learn from the events on Gilboa that help us cope with tragedy?
Taken from 2 Samuel 1:17-27
We come to Mount Carmel. A 25-mile-long ridge east of the Sea of Galilee, this mount is where Elijah vindicated God. What can we learn from God’s vindication and how can it help us today?
Taken from: 1 Kings 18:20-40
We come to Mount Sinai. We don’t know where this actual mountain is, but we know that one of the most important events in the OT happened here – the giving of the Ten Commandments. What can we learn from this law?
Taken from: Exodus 20:1-19
When God asks you to give up something precious, can you trust Him to still provide your every need? As we go to the land of Moriah, you'll discover that God is a God of provision. How can we receive this provision?
Taken from: Genesis 22:1-19
We begin a new series looking at the mountains of significance in the Bible. The first mountain is Mount Ararat - the mountain where God landed the ark after the flood. When we look at this mountain, what do we see? What can we learn? Does God offer us a new beginning like He offered Noah and his family?
From Genesis 8:1-19
There are times in life when we have opportunity to stop and think about our lives, our purposes, and our goals. Paul was in prison and he had time to think. What were the questions he answered, and how can we apply them to our lives?
Taken from: Philippians 1:20-26
In Jesus' day, there was a tyrant ruling over the land of Israel. Laying the principle our founding fathers would follow for America, Jesus rebelled against a tyrant. In this patriotic message, we will learn what it means that rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
Taken from: Luke 13:31-33
Did you know that you have an enemy who wants you to think very little of him? The Devil is our adversary, and he wants to do anything he can to draw our lives away from God. In this powerful message, you'll discover four strategies to unlock God's secret to have victory over the enemy.
We think that chastening is simply applying "the board of education to the seat of learning". But in the Bible, the word's meaning is broader, including "training, education, instruction, and nurture". Chastening is never enjoyable, but there are reasons why our Heavenly Father chooses to chasten us for our good. Tune in to discover the Father's heart for His children.
We often talk of what we, the saved, look forward to: Heaven, bliss, everlasting joy, worshiping in the presence of God, etc. But we don't talk too much about what will happen to those who do not believe in Jesus. In this difficult, yet necessary message, you'll discover the answer to the question: what will become of them?
Taken from: 1 Peter 4:12-19
The Holy Spirit came as a fire on the day of Pentecost. He lives in us as a fire - consuming us, empowering us, and illuminating us. However, did you know that you can quench that fire? In this powerful message, you'll learn what things can actually quench the Spirit of God in our lives, and how to avoid doing them!
Taken from: 1 Thessalonians 5:19
The farmers are in their fields because they know that it is the season for sowing. Well, now is our time to plant God’s Gospel. We are to be spreading the Gospel as God’s farmers. Part 3 focuses on the production process. God desires a crop, and so how can we ensure that God brings forth a harvest of souls?
Taken from: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
The farmers are in their fields because they know that it is the season for sowing. Well, now is our time to plant God’s Gospel. We are to be spreading the Gospel as God’s farmers. Part 2 focuses on the planting process. What elements are involved in planting the Gospel?
Taken from: Mark 4:26-29
The farmers are in their fields because they know that it is the season for sowing. Did you know that God has a season for sowing for His children? In this 3-part series, you'll learn that the purpose of a child of God is to understand the season God has placed them in. It is a time to plant.
Part 1 focuses on the plowing process. What are the barriers that get in the way of spreading the Gospel?
Taken from: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
With talk of a food shortage on the horizon, how should the church respond? When the well-fed lions go hungry, how will they react? Tune in to hear!
You've heard the phrase, "You are what you eat". It means that your overall health is directly connected to your general eating habits. Did you know that you are what you worship? There is a direct link between your life and what you worship. Tune in to discover how to find you connection with God through worship.
Many people live their lives thinking nothing of the crucified Christ. Jesus asks, "Is it nothing to you who pass by? Behold and see!" What do we behold and see when we take time to look at the crucified Christ?
From Lamentations 1:12
So many are just content with the surface meaning of the resurrection, namely that we will one day rise from the grave. But did you know that there is a deeper resurrection? Tune in to discover all the diamonds that the Lord has for His own people.
From John 11:1-7, 17-27
Why is someone blessed when they are associated with the "Name of the Lord"? Why did the people shout that when Jesus entered into Jerusalem. In this comprehensive message, you'll discover the Old Testament context to their shouts of praise and learn how you can find blessings in the Name of the Lord.
Taken from: Matthew 21:1-11
We're called to be witnesses and spread the glorious message of the Gospel. Have you ever wondered why, when sharing, it seems like people look at you as if you're speaking a different language? What is going on? Why can't people understand? The Bible calls this a spiritual blindness. This message gives four truths that help us respond to spiritual blindness.
Taken from 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6.
We've come to the final message in our series "A Friend in Jesus". What a journey! This encouraging message gives a summary statement of everything we've learned. May Jesus no longer be just a set of theological ideas, but your very own personal Lord and Savior!
From: Luke 1:1-4
Every successful business is comprised of many components. A restaurant, for example, is only successful if it has working components, such as a grill, a fryer, a freezer, a stock room, a dining room, etc. In this final application of Luke, God teaches us that the Great Commission is accomplished through a group of people called the “church”. In our text, we see the initial vital components of the church, and how those components are relevant to our day.
Acts 2:37-47
Every successful business is comprised of many components. A restaurant, for example, is only successful if it has working components, such as a grill, a fryer, a freezer, a stock room, a dining room, etc. In this final application of Luke, God teaches us that the Great Commission is accomplished through a group of people called the “church”. In our text, we see the initial vital components of the church, and how those components are relevant to our day.
Acts 2:37-47
There is a big difference between a hand tool and a power tool. Both are sufficient for you to accomplish your task, but power helps accomplish the task faster and easier. In our text, Jesus gives His disciples a promise that, although He will ascend to the Father, He will come back through the Holy Spirit, and enable them to fulfill His will more effectively and quickly.
Acts 1:1-8
Ever sit in a movie theater watching the end credits and suddenly an additional clip is played? For the next couple of weeks we'll look at the "end-credit clips" found in the book of Acts as an epilogue for our series in Luke. This week, Jesus gives the disciples a title, task, and territory to be His witnesses.
Acts 1:1-8
Ever wonder why Jesus ascended to Heaven? Why didn't He just stay here on earth and reign as King? After all, He was raised from the dead and could never die again! In this message, you'll see that Jesus' "goodbye" was more than ordinary. It was glorious.
When things don't go our way, our hearts tend to grow cold in our affections to God. On the road to Emmaus, the disciples experienced a revival of heart that is available for any follower of Jesus Christ. In this penetrating message, you'll learn what the conditions of a cold heart are, and how you can have a burning heart for Him.
Is your faith real? Or is your faith just an interest in stories that give you a spiritual kick? You see, the resurrection puts a whole new perspective on your life. It gives your faith "flesh and bones". It makes alive a belief that would otherwise be dead and useless. In this exciting message, you'll discover the power to a life with Christ that makes biblical truth a reality.
What happened on the Cross 2000 years ago hurt God. A lot. His love for mankind is excruciating. In this sobering message, you'll discover exactly why the love of God is excruciating, and how the crucifixion of the Son of God 2000 years ago applies to your life today.
Luke 23:26-56
Did you know that the darkest hour in time was when Jesus was crucified? Why? Because in that hour Jesus said to Satan, "Do your worst." When an hour of darkness falls upon us, what can we expect? What overlap is there between the night Jesus was betrayed and our experiences with evil? In this profound message, you'll gain insight into the patterns of darkness and how God always will come out triumphant.
How many times have we failed at something? How do we handle failure? If God wants us to succeed, why does He allow Satan to tempt us? In the experience of Peter's denial, you'll see how much God is concerned for your well-being, and how He wants you to approach failure.
With the New Year upon us, there are many opportunities we could take in service to Christ. However, have we ever thought that perhaps the thing we think we are doing to serve Christ is actually hindering His cause? In this crucial message, you'll follow the life of Saul of Tarsus to discover that the greatest question any faithful Christian should ask is, "What shall I do, Lord?"
One of the signs of the end times is that people will become "unthankful". This is certainly a condition of our day! In a culture where "Thanks-giving" has become "Thanks-taking", and where the precious heritage of Thanksgiving's history is being replaced with ungodly narratives, how can we rescue Thanksgiving? In this message, you'll discover the first step to becoming a person marked by "thanksgiving".
Mankind desires greatness. This has been the case since the Fall. As Satan said, "God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God" (Genesis 3:4). This interesting message will enlighten you to the fact that a hierarchy is not bad, but that mankind equates their worth with their position on a hierarchy. Jesus teaches us about the hierarchy of Heaven, where the chief means of greatness is very backwards to the hierarchies of humanity.
Do you believe that someday you will meet Jesus Christ? Either you will stand in front of Him when you die or He will come back to this world while you are alive. This "timely" message is about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. When Jesus gives the Olivet Discourse, He will describe what things to look for when He returns. Are you ready?
Luke 21:5-38
The world asks, "What right does Jesus have to claim absolute authority over the world?" Even religious leaders have a difficult time embracing the authority of Christ. By and large, Jesus has been rejected. In this message, you'll discover why Jesus is rejected and how we can avoid following suit.
Luke 20:1-26
Jesus expresses emotions perfectly. Sadness and anger are emotions that the world tries to bury in a pile of "positive-thinking" vibes. These emotions are not bad, but need to be expresses rightly. In this text, you'll see these emotions lived out in a perfect way as Jesus weeps over those who reject Him and burns with anger over those who corrupt His house. As we follow Christ on His path to the Cross, come and hear how He is a Lord of zealous love.
When the church starts reclining, the world starts declining. We've got work to do, and the work is not over until God says so. After this life is over, don't we want to hear those precious words from Jesus Christ, "Well done"? Tune in to hear how!
Is it people with piety? Is it people with position? Is it people with possessions? What qualifications does a person need in order to be saved? In this crucial message, you will discover the answer to this important question: who can be saved?
Have you ever felt like you ought not to pray? Have you ever felt like you wanted to lose heart? Well, the Bible tells us in Luke 18:1, "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." This parable is for you to become a persistent petitioner.
We have been living through a very difficult time. In major cities, crime is at an all-time high. Across the world, natural disasters are striking - hurricanes in the Gulf, wildfires in the west, flooding in the south, earthquakes in Haiti. The plandemic continues to exert power over the world. Evil dictators are rising in global power and influence. Terrorist groups are taking over countries. Ideological wars fight it out in the White House.
God's people are asking the same question the Pharisees did: "When is the coming of the Kingdom?" Tune in to hear about the things to come?
Taken from Luke 17:20-37
Have you ever seen yourself as a leper? Most people think that they're okay. Why? Because everyone's got the disease, so nobody thinks anything is wrong with themselves or anybody else. In this profound message, you'll discover how the cleansing of the ten lepers show us how we are sick and in need of a cleansing, and how by being cleansed we can do what we were made to do - glorify God.
There's a time to confront, and a time to forgive. Confrontation and forgiveness have their proper places. If we forget to forgive, we can become cold-hearted. If we forgive to forget, we can become irresponsible. Sometimes sweeping sins under the rug is detrimental to the situation. Sometimes ignoring bad behavior only adds fuel to the fires of iniquity. On the flip side, sometimes confronting someone about their wrongdoing only escalades the situation. Sometimes pointing out a persons offenses is met with unnecessary hurt, and it would've been better to overlook the offense and leave the convicting up to the Holy Spirit. In this revealing message, you'll learn how to find a balance between the two tensions.
Ever have a reality check? You're going through life and then suddenly reality hits you, and you realize that changes need to be made in your life. Well, the Bible teaches that when we die, we're given an eternal reality check, only at that point, it'll be too late. In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, God's reality check to you will be fierce like a hot flame. Praise God that He gives the world opportunity to repent now!
When a sheep wanders from following the shepherd, it becomes lost both in direction and dignity. It doesn't know where it's supposed to go, and it can't serve the purpose it was designed to serve. This is true with mankind. Mankind, having wandered from God, is lost in both the direction and dignity of purpose. In this encouraging message, you'll discover that even though mankind is lost, the Son of Man came to seek and save that which was lost.
Should we raise hands when we sing? Should we kneel when we pray? Should we shout, "Amen!" when the Word is being preached? In our day, we can easily become more concerned about how we appear in worship, then that we're sincere in worship. The Bible teaches us that God is seeking a special group of people, namely, true worshippers. In this foundational message, you will not only discover the conditions of true worship, but also be challenged to find out the unique way God wants you to express that worship.
Everyone loves receiving a good invitation. Right now, God is extending the greatest invitation to the world. But, when the time comes, are we going to excuse ourselves? In this eye-opening message, you'll tap into the heart of God and His desire to see His house filled, and the call of His servants to go out and compel the world to come in.
Passage: Luke 14:1-24
Our modern American minds don't quite connect with the concept of a "kingdom". Yet the Bible is replete with descriptions of a Kingdom of God. What kind of a Kingdom is this? In our text, Jesus gives us some of the qualities of the Kingdom, and as a citizen of that Kingdom, you'll be encouraged to further its purposes until the King returns.
From Luke 13:18-35.
Do all roads lead to God? Are all religions basically the same? In a world that is calling for "unity", how does a Christian respond? If you believe that Jesus meant it when He said, "No man comes to the Father but through me," are you willing to accept the consequences? In this difficult but needed message, you'll discover that the division Jesus calls for is the best possible way for humanity to unite.
Everyone will go through suffering at some point. The question is, what is our rational for it, and what is our responsibility in it? In this needed message, you'll find the key to understanding suffering as Jesus Christ gives a solemn teaching.
The #Dadication movement speaks of an issue that is ruining society: the unfaithfulness of fathers. Despite this global tragedy, God Almighty has shown Himself true to His role as Father to His children. In this heart-entreating message, you'll discover that even though all earthly relationships fail in some way, the faithfulness of the Father to His own is perfect, steadfast, and will be a rock of refuge to every weary child of God. But the real question is: Are you His child?
The Good News includes not just the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also His glorious return. In this relevant message, Jesus teaches us how to be like a bridegroom's servant as we wait, welcome, and watch for the return of Jesus Christ.
Do you feel discontented with life? Do you feel that if only you had ______ - THEN you could be content, THEN you could be a faithful Christian, THEN you could serve God as you ought to? Do you always compare yourself with those around you? DO you strive to make sure that you are one step above them on the totem pole of prosperity? If so, there may be covetousness and greed at the root and this message serves to cut off that root. Tune in to hear Jesus teach us how to beware of wanting the world.
In a time where everyone is hiding behind a facemask, this message is extremely relevant. When the Son of God tells you to beware of something, you'd better listen. Tune in to understand what Jesus is warning us from and how we can avoid it.
Did you know that Jesus' greatest enemies were religious people? We expect the world to persecute us. We don't expect the person sitting next to us in the pew to persecute us. In this short subseries, we'll hear the strongest language a holy Christ can use to condemn religious hypocrisy, and learn how to strive for biblical unity and love within the church.
Did you know that Jesus' greatest enemies were religious people? We expect the world to persecute us. We don't expect the person sitting next to us in the pew to persecute us. In this short subseries, we'll hear the strongest language a holy Christ can use to condemn religious hypocrisy, and learn how to strive for biblical unity and love within the church.
"Honor Thy Mother" is one of the Ten Commandments. As families continue to spurn and diminish the importance of the role of a mother, society is suffering as a result. This eye-opening message will show you what some of these consequences have been, as well as provide biblical insight as to what God meant when He gave us the 5th commandment.
A believer's success as a Christian will never exceed their prayer life. Need help in your prayer life? You are not alone. The disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray". His answer? "When you pray..." - tune in to find out!
A believer's success as a Christian will never exceed their prayer life. Need help in your prayer life? You are not alone. The disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray". His answer? "When you pray..." - tune in to find out!
What did John the Baptist mean when he called Jesus "The Lamb of God"? Any Jew would have known the exact reference to the Passover lamb. In this enlightening message, you will discover the amazing parallel between the Passover lamb of the Old Testament and the Passover Lamb of the New Testament, followed by a clear invitation - has the blood of the lamb been applied to you?
Why is it that we have no problem spending hours using media such as television, internet, and our phones, but when it comes to spending time in church, devotions, and prayer, it's a constant battle to stay focused? In this revealing account with Mary and Martha, we discover that distraction is not only a bad habit, but a spiritual attack.