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If we are willing to truly reverence God and allow Him to occupy the place that He desires to have in our lives, He has promised to honor us with a blessing of happiness and fruitfulness that only He can give. Today, Charles Tapp shares the last part in his series "On Holy Ground" with his message "Worthless Reverence."
What do basketball and reverence for God have to do with each other? This week, Charles Tapp takes an honest look at the church and asks the believer if you're trying to take the easy way out, or are you aware of where you are right now? He continues with part 3 of this series "On Holy Ground" with his message "Goodbye Glory."
It seems there's a lack of reverence for...well, anything these days. And today, Charles Tapp shares what reverence is really about, and what it means to have reverence for God. As he shares the first part in his series "On Holy Ground" with his message "Holy Dirt."
We all have our own personal convictions--those things that may not be foundational to the faith. So what happens when we try to force others not like us to conform or do things the way we do them? This week, Charles Tapp offers a solution when these issues arise as he shares the second part in this series "When In Rome," with his message "Rise, Kill, Eat."
You've heard the phrase, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." But how does the Church find unity when there are others who come from other backgrounds, or might do things differently than we do? Charles Tapp tackles this question, and explains how the early church dealt with these very same issues, as he shares the first part in a new series of messages titled "When In Rome" with part 1, Rooted and Grounded."
There has never been a time in history when we haven't been in search of freedom. And this week, Charles Tapp helps make it clear that the search for the ultimate freedom begins and ends--not with people or the powers of this world--but with Jesus, as he shares his message "Free At Last."
When you decide to become a follower of Christ, you should know there are often demands when you accept His calling on your life. Charles Tapp shares what happened when Jesus called a rich man to forfeit his wealth, and how it applies to your life today, with his message "The Rich OLD Ruler."
A father’s role is important in helping us understand the place our Heavenly Father desires to have in the life of each of his children. This week, we’re sharing a message Charles Tapp gave last Father’s Day as he reveals the lessons he learned from his father, and how to make sure our own children receive the Godly wisdom they need, with his message “Lessons From My Father.”
This week, Charles Tapp asks you to take an honest assessment of your life; those things that consume the greatest part of your time and resources. And has it benefited or helped to serve as a detraction from your walk with God? Charles Tapp helps you identify the "burning bushes" in your life.
God is calling his followers into the world to serve in the dark places where light and hope are needed most. This week, Charles Tapp examines just how powerful the gospel really can be when the church becomes determined, not just to tell people about it, but to show it to them as well. As he continues with the fourth part in this series, "Going Beyond the Walls," with his message "Show and Tell."
Jesus calls his followers the salt and light of the earth. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this means, and what will happen if we lose our light or saltiness, as he continues with the third part in this series "Going Beyond The Walls" with his message "No Strings Attached."
Would Jesus ever wear a disguise? And if so, what would his reason be? This week, Charles Tapp answers that question as he continues with the second part in this series "Going Beyond the Walls" by revealing Christ's secret identity, with his message, "Jesus in Disguise."
If the church is going to reach the world for Christ, we must recognize that as our ability to serve goes, so does our effectiveness to win the world for Christ. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages titled "Going Beyond the Walls" and offers practical solutions to showing God's love, with part 1 "The Power of the Serve."
Most of us can attest to how much a mother loves her children, and the lengths she will go for them. And as Charles Tapp explains this week, this love of a mother, in a very real way, is God’s way of revealing his heart towards us. As he shares this special Mother’s Day message, “A Mother’s Love.”
There's more to lying than just what we say with our words. Today, Charles Tapp explains the witness Christians are called to through the testimony of the way they live their lives. Let's return to the rest of his message "Jehovah's Witnesses."
In the book of James in the Bible, he points out that words don't mean much if we have the ability to do more. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "We Come This Far By Faith" by explaining that faith by itself...without substance to back it up, doesn't always amount to very much. With part 2: The Work of Faith.
It's not easy to be thankful when you're in the midst of trials. But as Charles Tapp explains today, living by faith is more about having hope for the future than fixing your current situation. And he begins a series of messages "We've Come This Far by Faith" that will go deep into what living a life of faith should look like, with part one: A Walk of Faith.
Despite that Jesus' lifeless body lay in a tomb, there was as much life in him in death as there was in life. This week, Charles Tapp reveals one of the great mysteries of the resurrection story with his message "No Rest For The Weary."
Is there something greater than love? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of the most popular verses in the Bible to reveal the greatest thing God has put into the life of every believer. As he shares his message "The Greatest Thing."
There is so much competing for our attention...from work, to home, to children--even church. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover the one thing that can transform the rest of your life, and it only requires a simple word. As he shares the first message in this two-part series "The One Thing."
There's always risk when you commit yourself to something. But there's no greater reward than when you open yourself up to the kind of community for which God has created you. Charles Tapp challenges you to take time to remove the walls that separate us and enter into each other's space as he concludes his series on Building Community, with his message "Commitment to Community."
Mankind was never meant to live alone in seclusion. God created us for one another--for community--for building each other up. But it's been under attack since the beginning of time. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series by helping you understand what it means to live out a "community of oneness," with his message "Attack On Community."
The community God has created for us is one of the greatest gifts he's given us because it comes from his very nature. Charles Tapp continues his series Sweet Fellowship with his message "Created for Community."
In many ways the very thing that kept these castaways “on course” is what God has ordained to keep his church afloat, and that is the “Sweet Fellowship” that can be experienced when we as believers determine in our hearts to demonstrate the same compassion and concern for others that we crave ourselves. Charles Tapp explains in the first part of this new series "Sweet Fellowship."
Love is often misunderstood as an emotion, but real love is something deeper. And this week, Charles Tapp explores love as a choice--one that puts others first, and how it is the true measure of our faith and clearest reflection of God's heart, with his message, "The Love Church."
There is a reason God wants his church to exist within community. But more and more, it seems many don't feel the need to belong to a community of faith. So this week, Charles Tapp explains it's a real crisis facing the church today, and how our relationship with each other is critical to our spiritual development. As he shares his message "A Community In Crisis."
Jesus said that He is the Life. And today, Charles Tapp shares how you can obtain the abundant life Jesus offers each of us, as he concludes this 3 part series with his message "Fighting For Your Life."
There's been a lot of debate recently about what's really fake news. How do we know what's true? Jesus said that the truth will set you free. Charles Tapp investigates more into what this means as he continues his message The Kingdom of Truth.
We all need direction in our lives. Unfortunately, you can't buy a GPS for that. But Jesus says that He is the Way, if we're willing to follow Him. Charles Tapp shares his message, Jesus: The Way the Truth and The Life.
There is a difference between worldly hope and biblical hope, and today, Charles Tapp shows how true hope is rooted in God's faithfulness rather than our circumstances, reminding you that God's promises never expire, with his message, "Hope In Trying Times."
Today, on Simple Truths for Life, Charles Tapp explains that despite how bleak your outlook seems, God has a purpose in mind for you--and helps you see it from God's perspective by asking what is God writing on the wall of your life? His message is based on the small book of the Bible, Amos.
Sometimes the best way forward is to have a willingness to take an honest look at our past. This week, Charles Tapp explains what this means and how you can gain a better perspective as we enter a new year.
In the midst of the season with all the gifts, and lights, and music, is there something else we've missed along the way? Let's get back to Charles Tapp, as helps you discover the babe in the manger--the greatest gift of all, in his message "The Lost Glory."
God doesn't want you living in darkness, and in fear. This week Charles Tapp explains you have the chance to step out of whatever darkness you may be walking in right now, and step into God's light. As he shares his message "Have You Seen The Light?"
It is so easy to become consumed by what is going on around us that we forget where our protection comes from. This week, Charles Tapp focuses on the words found in Psalm 46 to help us learn to “be still.”
If we’re being honest, when it feels as though there’s darkness all around us, it can be extremely difficult to see even a glimmer of light on the horizon. Today, Charles Tapp takes you on a journey through the Gospel of John to share the words of Jesus himself that we are given hope, even in the darkest of times.
Giving isn't about what's in our hands, but what's in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp reveals that the concept of giving is the very foundation on which God has built his kingdom, and is a demonstration of the love of God in our hearts, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Giving."
God's grace is a response to our sin. And this week, Charles Tapp shares a new installment in his messages titled "The Gospel Of" by helping to unravel the misunderstandings of what grace is and isn't...and just how remarkable it truly is, with his message "The Gospel of Grace."
There's a reason we laugh...as if it's been hardwired into the very DNA of our bodies. And if that's the case, then does that mean God also laughs? It's the question Pastor Tapp asks this week as he shares his message "The Gospel of Laughter."
With the darkness that exists in our world today, it desperately needs a light. This week, Charles Tapp explains why it's important we respond to the call to be Christ's light, as he shares his message "Children of the Light."
Jesus has called his followers to live their lives in such a way that it brings constant glory to Him and not to us. Today, Charles Tapp shares what it means to bring about the character of God within you with his message, "The Mystery From Within."
Charles Tapp explains how God's character is revealed through mothers who never gave up on their children, as he shares his message, "A Mother's Prayer."
This week Charles Tapp challenges you to allow God to take you on new journeys even when the road is difficult, as he shares part 1 of this series "Strength for the Journey."
Time and time again, God has shown he values and wants to be with his people. Today, Charles Tapp goes back to the Bible to explain how God asked the children of Israel to build a place for him to dwell among them through building the temple. And asks whether you're willing to do the same today, by building a place for him in your heart, in his message "Heaven in Our Hearts."
We're all in search of that one thing that will bring us happiness and contentment. And this week, Charles Tapp reveals its source, but it requires some honesty and soul-searching, as he shares the fourth and final part in his series "God's Good Work: Lessons from Phillippians" with his message "The Secret of Contentment."
The fact is, God knows we're not perfect, which is why He's doing the good work for us. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in his series "God's Good Work" by explaining we just need to be willing to allow that work to take hold in us, with his message "Perfect Perfection."
There is a joy unlike any other God wants you to experience. And this week, Charles Tapp explains that God has started a work in you, and wants to see it to completion. It may involve some ups and downs, but you'll discover a life he's been preparing you for all along, if you're willing to trust Him. Here's Charles Tapp with part 2 in his series "God's Good Work: Lessons from Phillippians" with his message "Joy In the Journey."
You are a masterpiece under construction. And the apostle Paul made it clear that God is determined to complete this "good" work that he has started. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages based on lessons Paul shares in his letter to the Philippians, with part 1 of "God's Good Work."
Just as in nature, God has provided various seasons in our own lives. This week, Charles Tapp encourages you, in whatever season of life you’re currently facing, to follow the prescription God offers that provides a pathway to healing.
Depending on your circumstances, it can be easy to wonder whether God has your back. This week, Charles Tapp concludes his series "Back to the Bible" and asks 'who holds the reigns to your heart?' with his message "The Lord of the Reigns."
You are a work in progress, and to get where God wants you to be takes preparation. This week Charles Tapp shares what we can learn from the Israelite's journey to the Promised Land, as he continues with part 3 in this series "Back to the Bible," with his message "Out of Egypt."
How you handle the barren places in your life can be a reflection of where your relationship with God is. Today, Charles Tapp shares the story of Hannah, from the Bible, who found grace in the midst of her barrenness, and what you can learn from it, in his message "Barren But Blessed."
Your walk with God is not about perfection. But when you discover what God has done in your life, it changes your walk. Pastor Tapp shares the first part in his series "Back To The Bible, with his message "Dead Man Walking."
We're used to earning things in life. But today, Charles Tapp explains that grace isn't grace once you have to work for it. As he shares the third and final part in this series "On The Road Again" with his message "The Road to Salvation."
If money and things don't satisfy our hunger for happiness, what will? This week, Charles Tapp shares the secret to true and lasting contentment.
Being forgiven should elicit a proper response. This week, Charles Tapp shares what that response should look like when we realize we've all been forgiven, as he shares his message "The Road to Forgiveness."
Every day we see injustices around us. And the world looks on and wonders, what is there to do about it? Today, Charles Tapp continues his series on the book of Amos from the Bible, in search of the thing God wants the most from His church, in his message "Liberty & Justice for All."
There's supposed to be something that separates Christians from all other faiths. But does anyone notice? This week, Charles Tapp continues this series "Why I Believe," as he shares Why I Believe in Christianity.
If Jesus is who he says he is, it changes history. And that's something worth sharing. Because not only did he say he was the Son of God, but he lived it out, too. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in his series Why I Believe In...as he examines and shares why he believes in Jesus.
What does the Bible mean to you? This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this compilation of ancient manuscripts is all about, and how it affects our history, our everyday lives, and our future. As he shares part 2 in his series, "Why I Believe In...The Bible."
There's evidence of God everywhere. But how do you go about proving it? This week, Charles Tapp accepts the challenge as he begins a powerful series of messages with the hope of giving you a better understanding of what you believe about God, the Bible, Jesus, Christianity, and more.
As followers of Christ, we were never meant to spend our time preoccupied with his return. And this week, as Charles Tapp explains, we should instead be occupied with his return. He explains what that means in his message “Occupied or Preoccupied?”
You can make plans for life, but when it comes to carrying them out, you quickly realize just how little control you have over them. It's a piece of wisdom that comes from the wisest man to walk the earth, Solomon. Today, Charles Tapp shares how discovering this can open up a world of freedom and rest as he shares the third and last part in this series A Word to the Wise, with his message The Heart of Wisdom.
When we make excuses to conceal the truth, it's as if we're harboring a lion in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp continues the second part in his series A Word to the Wise by showing how to remove this "lion" in your heart when you're afraid to confront what is true.
Today, Charles Tapp begins a 3-part series based on the book of Proverbs--written by the wisest man to ever live. He starts this series by sharing what Solomon had to say about this vital figure who spoke some of the most valuable wisdom into your life, with his message "A Mother's Law."
It doesn't matter how pretty something looks on the outside if the foundation isn't strong. That's why God has built His kingdom on the foundation of principles like righteousness and justice. Which is why it's important as believers that we take on these traits and live them out for the world to see.
Walls can seem great, depending on which side you're on. But you can't be a citizen of this world and God's Kingdom, because His transcends the walls we've established. This week, Charles Tapp begins a two-part series with his message "Beyond the Walls."
While the cross of Christ is viewed by many as one of the darkest moments in human history, it actually stands as the brightest as Jesus allowed the light of his love and grace to shine into the hearts and lives of anyone willing to walk in it. Charles Tapp invites you to the foot of the cross this week with a special message "Beneath the Cross."
Grace isn't grace if it isn't deserved. And today, Charles Tapp shares just how unbelievable God's grace really is, and how some have reacted to this amazing gift, with his message "Shocked, But Not Shaken."
Discouragement can affect even the believer with the greatest amount of faith, and we all have those caves we run to when we feel as though we're alone and just want to give up. But if a great man like Elijah can fall prey to discouragement, how do we prevent it from taking hold of us? Pastor Charles Tapp offers guidance beyond a catchy cliche, and challenges the Christian to be willing to get close enough to those in our midst to understand them. In his message "Running From Hope."
Today, Charles Tapp concludes this series, "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" by asking if there is anything we could do to ever cause the Holy Spirit to leave us, and therefore, not do the transformative work in our lives, with his message "The Departure of the Spirit."
Each of us has been given gifts to fulfill our role in building God's Kingdom. And this week, Charles Tapp concludes this series "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" by helping you discover the purpose God has intended for you by examining the gifts His Spirit has poured out in each of our lives, with his message, "The Gift That Keeps On Giving."
God has made us for so much more than what we often do, day in and day out. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with part 3 in this series, "Going Deeper... Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" to help you discover how God's presence in your life will help you more accurately reflect His character, with his message "The Power To Be."
God's Kingdom is not for some, it is for all. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" and explains the incredible power of God's Spirit when it fills the life of each person, with his message "The Power of All."
It is possible to be a regular church-goer who is involved, and do everything a good Christian is supposed to, yet be missing the most important ingredient. This week, Charles Tapp identifies this "missing link" that is often overlooked in many faith journeys, as he begins a brand new series of messages titled "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and the Power of the Holy Spirit" with his message "The Missing Link."
When does the desire for things we love, even something seemingly innocent, become coveting? This week, Charles Tapp continues with the fourth part in this series, "God vs. Money: A Battle For the Heart" and helps navigate what this really comes down to, with his message "To Covet Or Not To Covet."
There tends to be this belief that material possessions improve our personal and social well-being. And this week, Charles Tapp debunks this myth and gets to the root cause of why we are so seduced by stuff, as he continues with the third part in this series, God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart, with his message "The Seduction of Stuff."
We worry an awful lot about money. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series, "God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart" to help you discover how to find peace and satisfaction with what you have, and to learn to trust God more fully to meet your needs, with Part 2 "The Wolves of Worry."
What we spend on our money on says a lot of about the place it holds in our hearts. And this week, Charles Tapp begins a five-part series that examines a touchy subject, but offers a glimpse into what God expects of those who follow him, with Part 1 of "God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart."
The prayer of Jesus as he hung on a Roman cross for humanity is the defining example of how his followers should live. And it is often the most difficult. Today, Charles Tapp concludes his series "The Prayers of Jesus: A Window Into the Heart of God" by examining the words of Jesus in his darkest moment, with his message "A Prayer for Them."
The prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsamane just before he would be crucified, is one of the most revealing moments into his and God's character. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series "The Prayers of Jesus: A Window Into the Heart of God" by examining that prayer, and how Jesus dealt with his requests being denied, and what it means for us today, in his message "The Mystery of the Cup."
So many are looking for their 5 minutes of fame. But there is a short but profoundly powerful prayer by Jesus, that not only challenges our culture's idea of glory, but it also redefines it altogether. Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "The Prayers of Jesus: A Window Into the Heart of God" with his message, "The Search for Glory."
Jesus invites you to rest from your own wisdom and futile attempts to acquire salvation on your own merits. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages "The Prayers Of Jesus: A Window Into The Heart of God" with the hope it will inspire a life of prayer, as he shares his first message "Wise In Their Own Eyes."
It doesn't always make sense when God says "wait". But one of Jesus' greatest miracles never would have happened if he hadn't waited. Today, Pastor Charles Tapp challenges you to have the faith of Martha, as you'll hear in this story, to be able to say, "even now."
When we reach out to those in need, we're allowing God's presence to dwell in us so we can be with them. It's an often overlooked ingredient to finding peace, satisfaction, and purpose. Charles Tapp reveals this and more in this timely message, "God With Us."
Being a recipient of God's favor doesn't guarantee you a life of ease or filled with material things. This week, Charles Tapp explains that God's blessings come in various sizes and packaging, and helps you discover the most amazing gift of all with his message "The Gift of Favor."
There's a tremendous amount of darkness that pervades our world today that can leave one hopeless and in despair. But as Charles Tapp explains, it's time God's people to hold up the light of God's glory so hope can begin to live in the hearts of those who need it most. As he shares his message "Hold Up the Light."
This week, we celebrate the Advent Season by taking a closer look at the child whose life's purpose was to come and set us free, and why it still holds so much meaning for us today, as Charles Tapp shares his message, "Born To Save."
It says in Scripture that we're to be thankful in all circumstances. But does God really expect us to give thanks in every situation? Even when we don't see anything for which to be grateful? Charles Tapp examines what God really expects of us and how to live a life full of gratitude with his message "The Gospel of Thanksgiving."
God has a reward planned for those who remain faithful, and do the "right thing" in this life. But, if that's the case is God rewarding us based on our efforts, or are we truly saved by grace? It's a question Charles Tapp unravels this week as he shares his message "The Gospel of Reward."
Jesus realized that conflict was sometimes unavoidable. And it's why the Christian world-view stands in conflict with what the world oftentimes believes. Today, Charles Tapp explains the compelling alternative the church needs to share with the world, even if it means being in conflict with those close to us, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Conflict."
Our culture's view of tolerance says that all opinions are equal and all truth is relative. But as Christians, what does God say about tolerance of others? Is there a better way for us to all get along? Charles Tapp reveals two sides of the same coin through examples of Christ as he shares his message "The Gospel of Tolerance."
We will always be subject to the temptations that this life brings. The key is not to look for a temptation-free existence but rather to align our lives with the one who has already defeated the very tempter himself. This week Charles Tapp concludes this series of messages Teach Us to Pray based on the Lord's Prayer as he looks at the final part about temptation with his message "Enemy of the Heart."
We've all been forgiven. So when you hold back forgiveness from someone, you're bound to that person. This week, Charles Tapp continues to dissect the Lord's Prayer, and looks at the part about forgiving other's debts, and making this a way of life for followers. As he shares the fifth part in this series "Teach Us to Pray" with his message "Till Debt Do Us Part."
We live in an age that is constantly bombarded with messages that preach the gospel of overconsumption. And this week, Charles Tapp delves into what it means to trust God for just what we need, as he shares the fourth part in this series Teach Us to Pray with his message "Manna for Today."
The greatest challenge we have in our relationship with God is accepting His will, because sometimes it means that life might get difficult. And this week, Charles Tapp reveals what it means when we say "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done" as he continues with the third part in this series of messages about The Lord's Prayer titled "Teach Us to Pray" with his message "Father Knows Best."
God wants us to experience Him on a deeper level. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "Teach Us to Pray" as he walks us through The Lord's Prayer, and what it means to "hallow" the name of God, with his message "The Prescription of Praise."
This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages titled "Teach Us to Pray" to help you see prayer as something that involves a responsibility to live as brothers and sisters - and not to treat it as though God were some genie in a bottle, as he shares the first part of this series "The Social Kingdom."
Truth. It seems harder than ever to know what it is. Today, Charles Tapp examines this thing called “truth” and why for many, it appears to be such a difficult thing to handle, in his message “The Trouble With Truth.”
Who hasn’t experienced broken dreams, shattered hopes, and betrayed promises? This week, Charles Tapp explores the many promises God has made to His people for centuries, and asks if there’s something more that is needed to reap the rewards.
There are two kingdoms one can subscribe to, and only one that offers the joy and peace we so desperately seek. This week, Charles Tapp shares a brand new message you may need to hear in a time when many of us have plenty to worry about, with his message “A Tale of Two Kingdoms.”
Whether you realize it or not, if you claim to be a Christian, you are a walking ambassador for Christ. This week, Charles Tapp asks if you had a letter of recommendation for your Christian walk, how would it read? It’s probably not a comfortable question, but it's one we need to be aware of, as he shares his message “A Letter From God.”
Chances are, you’ve had moments you've faced where it appeared the odds were so stacked against you that it caused you to lose all hope. This week, Charles Tapp explains how to find hope even in the midst of your greatest doubts, as he shares his message “Against All Hope.”
Maybe you’ve experienced times when it felt like there was a distance between you and God. But does that mean God has left you? This week, Charles Tapp offers understanding in those difficult moments when it feels as though God has abandoned you, with his message “Divorced By God.”
How much attention do you give to the nourishment of your soul? This week, Charles Tapp continues his series on the Promise of Community and why it's important to fill your soul with God's Word as individuals and as a community, with his message "Food For the Soul."
Jesus set the example for how we are to reach and minister to those in our communities. This week, Charles Tapp shares the final part in his series on The Promise of Community by examining ways we can be like Christ and spread salt and light into the world, with his message "Follow The Leader."
God has designed us to do life together. And without proper nurture, a community of believers will fail. This week, Charles Tapp continues his series of messages on community with his message "The Nutrition of Nurture."
You don't win games by being a spectator. And the same goes when it comes to the body of believers. So when we come together as one body of believers, we can experience the communion God desires for us to have with Him, as well as one another. This week, Charles Tapp digs into why we need each other when we worship, with his message "Body Building."
Obedience is a lot like a muscle that needs training, and can be a powerful way to demonstrate to God and the world your love and gratitude to Him. This week, Charles Tapp gets to the heart of what obedience to God looks like, with his message "The Sacrifice of Obedience."
Do your words serve to build, strengthen and encourage others, or do they serve to tear down? This week, Charles Tapp gets to the heart of our words and why God expects better from believers when it comes to the words we use, as he shares his message “The Weight of Words.”
When Jesus says to be "in the world, but not of the world" what is he really trying to say? Charles Tapp unravels this paradox and explains what this means in the context of being a part of a greater community. As he shares his message "The Paradox of Christianity."
In these difficult days, the world needs to hear about the love of Jesus now more than ever. This week, Charles Tapp appeals to the Church—the followers of Christ—not to ignore God’s calling on their hearts so that His amazing work can be done, as he shares this message based on Revelation 3.
Whether we like to admit it or not, we really aren’t very good at living our best lives. But, there is a source that offers you a better life and strength. This week, Charles Tapp shares the promise that gives you the opportunity to experience a life with God, with his message “To Be Or Not To Be.”
Each of the 5 senses we were given is a beautiful gift…to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. But if we were ever without any one of them, we could still survive. This week, Charles Tapp reveals there is a sixth sense that God has given us that is essential to anyone who desires to live a Christ-centered life.
We all have expectations of one another. But what about when it comes to the expectations we have of God? And is it wrong for us to expect certain things of God? This week, Charles Tapp answers these questions, as he returns to the pulpit for the first time since beating COVID, with his message “Great Expectations!”
What if everyone actually followed The Golden Rule? What would our world really look like? It's a little hard to imagine, but it's something Charles Tapp explores this week as he concludes this series on The Standards of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount, as he explains WHY Jesus shared this important rule to live by, with his message "Bumper Sticker Theology."
Many of us worry a great deal about the future. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover a different approach and where to put your attention, as he continues with the fifth part in this series on The Standards Of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount, as he shares his message "Daily Devotion."
We tend to like an "eye for an eye" justice. But Jesus teaches something that revolutionizes the way we should handle conflict. This week, Charles Tapp continues this series on "The Standards of Jesus" and reveals a more powerful response when someone has hurt us with his message "Actions Speak Louder Than Words."
Your outward appearance or behavior doesn't fool God. In fact, Jesus sees straight through it...and yet he still chooses to love you. This week, Charles Tapp continues with his series "The Standards of Jesus" by revealing what Jesus really says about what's at the heart of being right with God, with his message "The Root of Righteousness."
Jesus shared eight qualities of what it means to be blessed in his famous "Sermon On the Mount." This week, Charles Tapp reveals what these qualities are and what they mean for those wishing to be citizens of God's Kingdom, as he continues with the second part in this series "The Standards of Jesus" with his message "To Be Or Not To Be."
We've come to expect certain standards in order for our world to function. And the same is true in the way we conduct ourselves. What standards have you set for yourself? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of Jesus' most famous talks: The Sermon On the Mount, and reveals there are some very high standards he sets for his followers, and what this means, as he shares the first part in this series "The Standards of Jesus."
There are some important truths that can be learned from the tomb in which Jesus was laid. This week, Charles Tapp reveals these lessons and why the tomb should hold an important place in the hearts and minds of anyone who calls themselves followers of Christ.
Jesus had one purpose and one mission when he came to this earth. But this purpose was misunderstood even by his most ardent followers then, and still even to this day. This week, Charles Tapp shares the story of Palm Sunday, and what we can learn from it today, with his message "The Misunderstood King."
What is prayer to you? Do you feel tongue-tied when you have to pray? Or is it something that's saved as a last resort when nothing else pans out? This week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "When All You Can Do Is Pray" and shares one man's journey of prayer with his message "The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat."
It's easy to become discouraged when it appears as though God hasn't responded to your cry for help. And this week, Charles Tapp helps you understand God's nature, and to see it as an opportunity to strengthen your character. As he shares part 1 in a brand new series "When All You Can Do Is Pray" with his message "When God Tries Your Patience."
If you want to be successful at anything, you have to first plant the seeds--do the work necessary to reap the reward. And it's the same in our Christian journey. Charles Tapp explains with his message "Success Is Not An Accident."
God ultimately places the responsibility of whether we choose to believe or not in our hands. And today, Charles Tapp wraps up with the last part of this series "The Heart of Christianity" by explaining that you can't ignore the evidence around us, with his message "No Excuses."
Today, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "The Heart of Christianity" by helping you understand the importance of God's Word and why applying it to your life matters.
There are things that just can't function without that thing--an engine, a power source, a heart. And there is something that is so central to the Christian experience that without it, it couldn't survive--and it goes beyond following rules, and mere knowledge of the Bible. Today, Charles Tapp begins a new series, The Heart of Christianity that answers this question and lots more, with today's message "The Heart of the Matter."
If you consider yourself a follower of Christ, you've been called to serve as a type of "net" to help bring others from all walks of life into God's Kingdom. This week, Charles Tapp wraps up with the final part of his series "Keys to the Kingdom" as he shares his message "Dragnet."
People are a lot like flowers and weeds. It can be hard to distinguish those who have good hearts from those who know how to put on a good appearance. And that's why Jesus used a parable about wheat and tares to illustrate how good and evil are allowed to coexist in this world. This week, Charles Tapp shares the fourth part in his series "Keys to the Kingdom" with his message "Not In My Field."
There's an old story Jesus told about a farmer who spread seed, and the difference between the seed that landed on rocky surfaces and the ones that went into good soil. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this story means for you today, and for that person in your life who hasn't made the decision to follow Christ. As he shares the third part in his series "Keys to the Kingdom" with his message "No Root, No Fruit."
If your desire is to be a citizen of the Kingdom, then you must be willing to place the same value upon the Kingdom as God does. Charles Tapp explains what that means as he shares the second part in his series "Keys to the Kingdom" with his message "Buried Treasure."
There's a mystery about God's Kingdom that we often miss. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what Jesus shared with his disciples when it comes to His kingdom, and what it means for us today. As he shares the first part of this series "Keys To The Kingdom" with his message "Small Beginnings."
Sometimes the best way forward is to have a willingness to take an honest look at our past. This week, Charles Tapp explains what this means and how you can gain a better perspective as we enter a new year.
In the midst of the season with all the gifts, and lights, and music, is there something else we've missed along the way? Let's get back to Charles Tapp, as helps you discover the babe in the manger--the greatest gift of all, in his message "The Lost Glory."
God doesn't want you living in darkness, and in fear. This week Charles Tapp explains you have the chance to step out of whatever darkness you may be walking in right now, and step into God's light. As he shares his message "Have You Seen The Light?"
Peace is something that appears to elude us at every turn, which can make you wonder if you’ll ever find it. Today, Charles Tapp helps you discover a peace that passes all understanding, even in the current climate in which we live.
If we’re being honest, when it feels as though there’s darkness all around us, it can be extremely difficult to see even a glimmer of light on the horizon. Today, Charles Tapp takes you on a journey through the Gospel of John to share the words of Jesus himself that we are given hope, even in the darkest of times.
Blessings can come in mysterious ways. But is it possible to ever consider something tragic a blessing? This week Charles Tapp helps you recognize the blessings God may be putting in front of you right now before you miss them, as he shares his message "A Blessing In Disguise."
Giving isn't about what's in our hands, but what's in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp reveals that the concept of giving is the very foundation on which God has built his kingdom, and is a demonstration of the love of God in our hearts, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Giving."
In the book of James in the Bible, he points out that words don't mean much if we have the ability to do more. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "We Come This Far By Faith" by explaining that faith by itself...without substance to back it up, doesn't always amount to very much. With part 2: The Work of Faith.
It's not easy to be thankful when you're in the midst of trials. But as Charles Tapp explains today, living by faith is more about having hope for the future than fixing your current situation. And he begins a series of messages "We've Come This Far by Faith" that will go deep into what living a life of faith should look like, with part one: A Walk of Faith.
There are times when it appears as though all hope is lost. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with the 14th and final part in his series, "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation," and reveals that in the midst of some of the most dramatic events that unfold, that there is justice and hope on the horizon, with his message "Darkest Before The Dawn."
It's not easy living in the current condition of the world. But this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" as he reveals the amazing promise that we will one day overcome, with part 13, "Come and See!"
When you and I come to grips with the value of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, the book of Revelation in the Bible goes into great detail about what the reaction will be of those who truly understand its worth. This week, Charles Tapp continues with part 12 of this series, "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" as he examines chapter 5 of Revelation, with his message "Signed, Sealed, and Delivered."
It's easy to forget that feeling you once had for God when you first believed. And this week, Charles Tapp offers a beautiful picture of what God has in store for those who are faithful, as he continues with part 11 of this series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" with his message "Imagine Heaven."
We like to think we can do it all on our own, but it's clear that without God, we will never be able to measure up. This week, Charles Tapp continues with part 10 in his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" as he shares the lesson Jesus reveals to the 7th and final church mentioned in Revelation, Laodicea, and why this lesson is important to the church today, with his message "The Promise."
Jesus offers comfort to those who are faithful. And this week, Charles Tapp shares the hope offered to the Church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation, and what that means for his church today. As he continues with part 9 in this series, "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" with his message "He's Been Faithful."
It's impossible to relive the past. And while it's important to remember what's happened before, God wants to do some amazing things ahead of you. This week, Charles Tapp looks at what Jesus had to say about the Church of Sardis, as he continues his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" with his message "Life Through the Rearview Mirror."
If you've ever thought that you have no affect on other people, well, you might want to take a look in the mirror. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the 7th part in his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" as he tries to prevent the church from being contaminated by the "bad apples" and how we can be a positive influence on those around us, with his message "One Bad Apple."
It can sometimes feel overwhelming living in this world, with forces that assail us from every side. This week, Charles Tapp reveals the hope God wants his church to know in these last days, as he continues with part 6 of his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" with his message "The Last Word."
God is looking for people who have determined in their minds to remain faithful even in the midst of the most trying of circumstances. This week, Charles Tapp continues with part 5 of his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" as he helps you discover for yourself where you stand, in his message "With A Made Up Mind."
Without God's Spirit, we cannot truly be a light to the world. This week, Charles Tapp continues his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" with an honest look at The Church today, and what Jesus' example tells us about what it really means to love others, with his message "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire."
Jesus offers words of hope through his book of Revelation, not to fear. This week, Charles Tapp shares these comforting words as he continues his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" with his message "No Need To Fear."
This week, Charles Tapp begins a brand new series on one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible: the book of Revelation. But its message still speaks to the condition of our world today, and challenges the societal norms with the first part, "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation."
Often, our suffering can lead to some of our greatest blessings. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part of his series "Christ First: A Journey Through the Book of Revelation" by looking at how God offers another set of ways to experience happiness, with his message "Blessed Assurance."
We go through most of our days as people who want to please God and who want to live God’s will in our own lives. But, a battle rages within us, and Mr. Hyde shows his face whenever he wishes and ruins the very things that we sought to build. So, what's the verdict? Are we destined to living in darkness without any hope? This week, Charles Tapp shares the final part in his series "The Church On Trial" with a verdict you may not see coming, with Part 7: "The Verdict Is In!"
As star witnesses--Jesus wants us to live out our faith in such a way that it reflects God's light for others to see. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "The Church On Trial" by examining whether the Church has been a star witness or if it is guilty of giving false testimony, with Part 6: "The Star Witness."
It's a pretty amazing thought that God chooses to love us--warts and all. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "The Church On Trial" by asking whether the Church, the Bride of Christ, will remain faithful and committed until He returns to take part in the grand celebration he has planned just for her. This is Part 5 in the series: "Here Comes the Bride."
And the trial continues. This week, the claim is that the church is to be the salt and light of the world. But has it lost its flavor and contaminated the world instead? You get to play the jury as Charles Tapp continues his series "The Church On Trial" with part 4: Good For Nothing.
When it comes to being a part of God's Kingdom, is there a limit to what you're willing to pay? Charles Tapp continues to examine the evidence whether the church lives up to the claims it's made about itself in his series "The Church on Trial" with part 3 "The Cost of the Kingdom."
What does it mean to love? Does the world know the people--the church--by our love? Charles Tapp examines the evidence with part 2 of the Church On Trial with his message "The Love Church."
In the court of law, it's up to the jury to determine guilt or innocence based on the facts that have been presented. And some cases are more clear-cut than others. So if the church were on trial, would it be able to live up to the claims it's made about itself? For the next several weeks, you become the jury. And Pastor Charles Tapp will be presenting the claims the church has made. Will you find it innocent or guilty of those claims? We begin with part 1 of "The Church On Trial: Upon This Rock."
It’s not always easy to ask for help. But there is someone who truly understands what you may be going through. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what God has promised us, and challenges the believer to not be afraid to make your requests known to God, as he continues with part 2 in this series “Strength for the Journey” with his message “A Bold Request.”
It would be nice if God could just remove the pain and obstacles in our way. But as Charles Tapp reveals this week, there is a grace that God offers every believer when they find themselves faced with the most challenging circumstances. He shares what that looks like, and how to receive it, as he begins a new series of messages “Strength for the Journey” with part 1 “Perfect Weakness.”
As followers of Christ, we were never meant to spend our time preoccupied with his return. And this week, as Charles Tapp explains, we should instead be occupied with his return. He explains what that means in his message “Occupied or Preoccupied?”
Most of us can attest to how much a mother loves her children, and the lengths she will go for them. And as Charles Tapp explains this week, this love of a mother, in a very real way, is God’s way of revealing his heart towards us. As he shares this special Mother’s Day message, “A Mother’s Love.”
What we do affects others. Like good teams that hold each other accountable, in community, we need to hold each other accountable. It says a lot about how much we care about God, for others, and our community. This week, Charles Tapp brings understanding to what it means to be our brother's keeper and its impact on the larger community, as he shares his message "Our Brother's Keeper."
Jesus said that He is the Life. And today, Charles Tapp shares how you can obtain the abundant life Jesus offers each of us, as he concludes this 3 part series with his message "Fighting For Your Life."
There's been a lot of debate recently about what's really fake news.How do we know what's true? Jesus said that the truth will set you free. Charles Tapp investigates more into what this means as he continues his message, "The Kingdom of Truth."
We all need direction in our lives. Unfortunately, you can't buy a GPS for that. But Jesus says that He is the Way, if we're willing to follow Him. Charles Tapp shares his message, "Jesus: The Way the Truth and The Life."
It's not because of the things you've done, but because of love that you've been saved. Today, Charles Tapp reveals the great lengths God goes to show his love for you, and how that love should operate in your life, as he shares this special message for Resurrection Weekend titled, "Because Of Love."
Despite that Jesus' lifeless body lay in a tomb, there was as much life in him in death as there was in life. This week, Charles Tapp reveals one of the great mysteries of the resurrection story with his message "No Rest For The Weary."
We all have our own personal convictions--those things that may not be foundational to the faith. So what happens when we try to force others not like us to conform or do things the way we do them? This week, Charles Tapp offers a solution when these issues arise as he shares the second part in this series "When In Rome," with his message "Rise, Kill, Eat."
You've heard the phrase, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." But how does the Church find unity when there are others who come from other backgrounds, or might do things differently than we do? Charles Tapp tackles this question, and explains how the early church dealt with these very same issues, as he shares the first part in a new series of messages titled "When In Rome" with part 1, Rooted and Grounded."
God is calling his followers into the world to serve in the dark places where light and hope are needed most. This week, Charles Tapp examines just how powerful the gospel really can be when the church becomes determined, not just to tell people about it, but to show it to them as well. As he continues with the fourth part in this series, "Going Beyond the Walls," with his message "Show and Tell."
Jesus calls his followers the salt and light of the earth. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this means, and what will happen if we lose our light or saltiness, as he continues with the third part in this series "Going Beyond The Walls" with his message "No Strings Attached."
Would Jesus ever wear a disguise? And if so, what would his reason be? This week, Charles Tapp answers that question as he continues with the second part in this series "Going Beyond the Walls" by revealing Christ's secret identity, with his message, "Jesus in Disguise."
If the church is going to reach the world for Christ, we must recognize that as our ability to serve goes, so does our effectiveness to win the world for Christ. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages titled "Going Beyond the Walls" and offers practical solutions to showing God's love, with part 1 "The Power of the Serve."
Is there something greater than love? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of the most popular verses in the Bible to reveal the greatest thing God has put into the life of every believer. As he shares his message "The Greatest Thing."
There is so much competing for our attention...from work, to home, to children--even church. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover the one thing that can transform the rest of your life, and it only requires a simple word. As he shares the first message in this two-part series "The One Thing."
We're all in search of that one thing that will bring us happiness and contentment. And this week, Charles Tapp reveals its source, but it requires some honesty and soul-searching, as he shares the fourth and final part in his series "God's Good Work: Lessons from Phillippians" with his message "The Secret of Contentment."
The fact is, God knows we're not perfect, which is why He's doing the good work for us. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in his series "God's Good Work" by explaining we just need to be willing to allow that work to take hold in us, with his message "Perfect Perfection."
You are a masterpiece under construction. And the apostle Paul made it clear that God is determined to complete this "good" work that he has started. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages based on lessons Paul shares in his letter to the Philippians, with part 1 of "God's Good Work."
There is a joy unlike any other God wants you to experience. And this week, Charles Tapp explains that God has started a work in you, and wants to see it to completion. It may involve some ups and downs, but you'll discover a life he's been preparing you for all along, if you're willing to trust Him. Here's Charles Tapp with part 2 in his series "God's Good Work: Lessons from Phillippians" with his message "Joy In the Journey."
It's difficult to know who to trust anymore. And this week, Charles Tapp wants you to learn to hold on to the promises found in God's Word, and challenges you to claim these promises as you begin a new year, as he shares his message "Tried and Tested!"
This week, we celebrate the Advent Season by taking a closer look at the child whose life's purpose was to come and set us free, and why it still holds so much meaning for us today, as Charles Tapp shares his message, "Born To Save."
There's a tremendous amount of darkness that pervades our world today that can leave one hopeless and in despair. But as Charles Tapp explains, it's time God's people to hold up the light of God's glory so hope can begin to live in the hearts of those who need it most. As he shares his message "Hold Up the Light."
The signs are all around us...and as Christians, it can be easy to get caught up in them looking for when Christ will return that we miss the ones right in front of us. And Charles Tapp says we have two choices to make as to what we're going to do. He explains in today's message "Skywriting."
God has designed us to do life together. And without proper nurture, a community of believers will fail. This week, Charles Tapp continues his series of messages on community with his message "The Nutrition of Nurture."
It says in Scripture that we're to be thankful in all circumstances. But does God really expect us to give thanks in every situation? Even when we don't see anything for which to be grateful? Charles Tapp examines what God really expects of us and how to live a life full of gratitude with his message "The Gospel of Thanksgiving."
Everyone experiences difficulty--it will always exist. And today, Charles Tapp shares how to overcome feelings of doubt and fear, and learn to place your complete trust in God. As he shares his message "An Enemy At the Gate."
God has given his church the authority to right the wrongs here on earth, just as it is in heaven. Charles Tapp offers a glimpse into what our role should be as believers as he shares the rest of his message "The Politics of Jesus."
Today, Charles Tapp concludes this series, "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" by asking if there is anything we could do to ever cause the Holy Spirit to leave us, and therefore, not do the transformative work in our lives, with his message "The Departure of the Spirit."
Each of us has been given gifts to fulfill our role in building God's Kingdom. And this week, Charles Tapp concludes this series "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" by helping you discover the purpose God has intended for you by examining the gifts His Spirit has poured out in each of our lives, with his message, "The Gift That Keeps On Giving."
God has made us for so much more than what we often do, day in and day out. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with part 3 in this series, "Going Deeper... Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" to help you discover how God's presence in your life will help you more accurately reflect His character, with his message "The Power To Be."
God's Kingdom is not for some, it is for all. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit" and explains the incredible power of God's Spirit when it fills the life of each person, with his message "The Power of All."
It is possible to be a regular church-goer who is involved, and do everything a good Christian is supposed to, yet be missing the most important ingredient. This week, Charles Tapp identifies this "missing link" that is often overlooked in many faith journeys, as he begins a brand new series of messages titled "Going Deeper...Reaching Wider: Experiencing the Presence and the Power of the Holy Spirit" with his message "The Missing Link."
The prayer of Jesus as he hung on a Roman cross for humanity is the defining example of how his followers should live. And it is often the most difficult. Today, Charles Tapp concludes his series "The Prayers of Jesus: A Window Into the Heart of God" by examining the words of Jesus in his darkest moment, with his message "A Prayer for Them."
The prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsamane just before he would be crucified, is one of the most revealing moments into his and God's character. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series "The Prayers of Jesus: A Window Into the Heart of God" by examining that prayer, and how Jesus dealt with his requests being denied, and what it means for us today, in his message "The Mystery of the Cup."
So many are looking for their 5 minutes of fame. But there is a short but profoundly powerful prayer by Jesus, that not only challenges our culture's idea of glory, but it also redefines it altogether. Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "The Prayers of Jesus: A Window Into the Heart of God" with his message, "The Search for Glory."
Jesus invites you to rest from your own wisdom and futile attempts to acquire salvation on your own merits. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages "The Prayers Of Jesus: A Window Into The Heart of God" with the hope it will inspire a life of prayer, as he shares his first message "Wise In Their Own Eyes."
Depending on your circumstances, it can be easy to wonder whether God has your back. This week, Charles Tapp concludes his series "Back to the Bible" and asks 'who holds the reigns to your heart?' with his message "The Lord of the Reigns."
You are a work in progress, and to get where God wants you to be takes preparation. This week Charles Tapp shares what we can learn from the Israelite's journey to the Promised Land, as he continues with part 3 in this series "Back to the Bible," with his message "Out of Egypt."
How you handle the barren places in your life can be a reflection of where your relationship with God is. Today, Charles Tapp shares the story of Hannah, from the Bible, who found grace in the midst of her barrenness, and what you can learn from it, in his message "Barren But Blessed."
Your walk with God is not about perfection. But when you discover what God has done in your life, it changes your walk. Pastor Tapp shares the first part in his series "Back To The Bible, with his message "Dead Man Walking."
We're used to earning things in life. But today, Charles Tapp explains that grace isn't grace once you have to work for it. As he shares the third and final part in this series "On The Road Again" with his message "The Road to Salvation."
If money and things don't satisfy our hunger for happiness, what will? This week, Charles Tapp shares the secret to true and lasting contentment.
Being forgiven should elicit a proper response. This week, Charles Tapp shares what that response should look like when we realize we've all been forgiven, as he shares his message "The Road to Forgiveness."
It doesn't matter how pretty something looks on the outside if the foundation isn't strong. That's why God has built His kingdom on the foundation of principles like righteousness and justice. Which is why it's important as believers that we take on these traits and live them out for the world to see.
Truth. It seems harder than ever to know what it is. Today, Charles Tapp examines this thing called “truth” and why for many, it appears to be such a difficult thing to handle, in his message “The Trouble With Truth.”
God's grace is a response to our sin. And this week, Charles Tapp shares a new installment in his messages titled "The Gospel Of" by helping to unravel the misunderstandings of what grace is and isn't...and just how remarkable it truly is, with his message "The Gospel of Grace."
A father’s role is important in helping us understand the place our Heavenly Father desires to have in the life of each of his children. This week, we’re sharing a message Charles Tapp gave last Father’s Day as he reveals the lessons he learned from his father, and how to make sure our own children receive the Godly wisdom they need, with his message “Lessons From My Father.”
Today, on Simple Truths for Life, Charles Tapp explains that despite how bleak your outlook seems, God has a purpose in mind for you--and helps you see it from God's perspective by asking what is God writing on the wall of your life? His message is based on the small book of the Bible, Amos.
Giving isn't about what's in our hands, but what's in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp reveals that the concept of giving is the very foundation on which God has built his kingdom, and is a demonstration of the love of God in our hearts, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Giving."
You could call it a reset. As believers, we call it "conversion" when one chooses to change direction and begin a new life with God. But there's something even more amazing than just "going back to factory settings." This week, Charles Tapp reveals there's something more amazing that can and should happen that not only transforms your life, but the life of others, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Conversion."
Jesus realized that conflict was sometimes unavoidable. And it's why the Christian world-view stands in conflict with what the world oftentimes believes. Today, Charles Tapp explains the compelling alternative the church needs to share with the world, even if it means being in conflict with those close to us, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Conflict."
There's a reason we laugh...as if it's been hardwired into the very DNA of our bodies. And if that's the case, then does that mean God also laughs? It's the question Pastor Tapp asks this week as he shares his message "The Gospel of Laughter."
God demonstrates through his creation of motherhood his willingness to care for his children regardless of their circumstances. And this week, Charles Tapp explains how God's character is revealed through mothers who never gave up on their children, as he shares his message, "A Mother's Prayer."
Prayer is the foundation of the Church. And this week, Charles Tapp challenges the church to get back to being a house of prayer, otherwise we risk becoming a house of cards. As he shares the final message in this series on prayer titled "House of Cards."
Prayer. It's one of the greatest resources God has given us--to talk directly to him. And this week, Charles Tapp begins a new series on this topic, and shares just how important your prayers are to God, with his message "The Prayers of the Saints."
While the cross of Christ is viewed by many as one of the darkest moments in human history, it actually stands as the brightest as Jesus allowed the light of his love and grace to shine into the hearts and lives of anyone willing to walk in it. Charles Tapp invites you to the foot of the cross this week with a special message "Beneath the Cross."
Jesus had one purpose and one mission when he came to this earth. But this purpose was misunderstood even by his most ardent followers then, and still even to this day. This week, Charles Tapp shares the story of Palm Sunday, and what we can learn from it today, with his message "The Misunderstood King."
If you're a follower of Christ, it's important to protect, not only our destinies, but also our witness to others by being being good stewards of one of the most powerful and precious gifts we've been given...our minds. This week, Charles Tapp concludes this two-part series with an important message "The Stewardship of the Mind."
It was Teddy Roosevelt who once said, people don't care about how much you know until they know how much you care. Being a good steward of truth means recognizing the great responsibility we have to reflect God's love to the world, otherwise no one will care about what we have to say. Charles Tapp shares more of what this means with his message "The Stewardship of Truth."
There's always risk when you commit yourself to something. But there's no greater reward than when you open yourself up to the kind of community for which God has created you. Charles Tapp challenges you to take time to remove the walls that separate us and enter into each other's space as he concludes his series on Building Community, with his message "Commitment to Community."
Mankind was never meant to live alone in seclusion. God created us for one another--for community--for building each other up. But it's been under attack since the beginning of time. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series by helping you understand what it means to live out a "community of oneness," with his message "Attack On Community."
The community God has created for us is one of the greatest gifts he's given us because it comes from his very nature. Charles Tapp continues his series Sweet Fellowship with his message "Created for Community."
In many ways the very thing that kept the castaways on Gilligan's Island “on course” is what God has ordained to keep his church afloat, and that is the “Sweet Fellowship” that can be experienced when we as believers determine in our hearts to demonstrate the same compassion and concern for others that we crave ourselves. Charles Tapp explains in the first part of this new series "Sweet Fellowship."
It can be overwhelming if your debt reaches a point where it begins to rule your life, and robs you of peace. This week, Charles Tapp concludes his series, "God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart" by helping you find the peace and blessings God desires for you, with his message "Til Debt Do Us Part."
When does the desire for things we love, even something seemingly innocent, become coveting? This week, Charles Tapp continues with the fourth part in this series, "God vs. Money: A Battle For the Heart" and helps navigate what this really comes down to, with his message "To Covet Or Not To Covet."
There tends to be this belief that material possessions improve our personal and social well-being. And this week, Charles Tapp debunks this myth and gets to the root cause of why we are so seduced by stuff, as he continues with the third part in this series, God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart, with his message "The Seduction of Stuff."
We worry an awful lot about money. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series, "God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart" to help you discover how to find peace and satisfaction with what you have, and to learn to trust God more fully to meet your needs, with Part 2 "The Wolves of Worry."
What we spend on our money on says a lot of about the place it holds in our hearts. And this week, Charles Tapp begins a five-part series that examines a touchy subject, but offers a glimpse into what God expects of those who follow him, with Part 1 of "God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart."
Today, Charles Tapp challenges the church to rid itself of the ideas of self-indulgence, and to be willing to step out in faith to trust God in the face of challenges, as he shares this message "The Gospel of Me."
Today Charles Tapp offers encouragement to help you leave your past behind and to continue pressing forward. He shares how with the rest of his message, "Those Things."
Being a recipient of God's favor doesn't guarantee you a life of ease or filled with material things. This week, Charles Tapp explains that God's blessings come in various sizes and packaging, and helps you discover the most amazing gift of all with his message "The Gift of Favor."
Sometimes, it's difficult in the midst of life's distractions to find time to be still...especially this time of year. Well, let's get back to Charles Tapp, as he challenges you to listen for God's voice over all the noise, with his message "Peace be Still."
God doesn't want you living in darkness, and in fear. This week Charles Tapp explains you have the chance to step out of whatever darkness you may be walking in right now, and step into God's light. As he shares his message "Have You Seen The Light?"
Our culture's view of tolerance says that all opinions are equal and all truth is relative. But as Christians, what does God say about tolerance of others? Is there a better way for us to all get along? Charles Tapp reveals two sides of the same coin through examples of Christ as he shares his message "The Gospel of Tolerance."
Blessings can come in mysterious ways. But is it possible to ever consider something tragic a blessing? This week Charles Tapp helps you recognize the blessings God may be putting in front of you right now before you miss them, as he shares his message "A Blessing In Disguise."
Jesus set the example for how we are to reach and minister to those in our communities. This week, Charles Tapp shares the final part in his series on The Promise of Community by examining ways we can be like Christ and spread salt and light into the world, with his message "Follow The Leader."
Today, Charles Tapp challenges you to reflect in the way you approach God with your prayers and sacrifices. Do you come to him with humility or with demands? Listen in as he shares this message based on a passage in the book of Ecclesiastes titled “The Sacrifice of Fools.”
Do your words serve to build, strengthen and encourage others, or do they serve to tear down? This week, Charles Tapp gets to the heart of our words and why God expects better from believers when it comes to the words we use, as he shares his message “The Weight of Words.”
What if everyone actually followed The Golden Rule? What would our world really look like? It's a little hard to imagine, but it's something Charles Tapp explores this week as he concludes this series on The Standards of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount, as he explains WHY Jesus shared this important rule to live by, with his message "Bumper Sticker Theology."
Many of us worry a great deal about the future. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover a different approach and where to put your attention, as he continues with the fifth part in this series on The Standards Of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount, as he shares his message "Daily Devotion."
We tend to like an "eye for an eye" justice. But Jesus teaches something that revolutionizes the way we should handle conflict. This week, Charles Tapp continues this series on "The Standards of Jesus" and reveals a more powerful response when someone has hurt us with his message "Actions Speak Louder Than Words."
Your outward appearance or behavior doesn't fool God. In fact, Jesus sees straight through it...and yet he still chooses to love you. This week, Charles Tapp continues with his series "The Standards of Jesus" by revealing what Jesus really says about what's at the heart of being right with God, with his message "The Root of Righteousness."
Jesus shared eight qualities of what it means to be blessed in his famous "Sermon On the Mount." This week, Charles Tapp reveals what these qualities are and what they mean for those wishing to be citizens of God's Kingdom, as he continues with the second part in this series "The Standards of Jesus" with his message "To Be Or Not To Be."
We've come to expect certain standards in order for our world to function. And the same is true in the way we conduct ourselves. What standards have you set for yourself? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of Jesus' most famous talks: The Sermon On the Mount, and reveals there are some very high standards he sets for his followers, and what this means, as he shares the first part in this series "The Standards of Jesus."
Today, as we commemorate 20 years since September 11, 2001, we’re sharing a message from Pastor Tapp that goes to the heart of this question, and shows you how to allow those questions to actually build your faith, as he shares his message “A Song for the Suffering.”
How much attention do you give to the nourishment of your soul? This week, Charles Tapp continues his series on the Promise of Community and why it's important to fill your soul with God's Word as individuals and as a community, with his message "Food For the Soul."
You don't win games by being a spectator. And the same goes when it comes to the body of believers. So when we come together as one body of believers, we can experience the communion God desires for us to have with Him, as well as one another. This week, Charles Tapp digs into why we need each other when we worship, with his message "Body Building."
The ultimate reunion will be a sweet reunion beyond our human imaginations when Christ returns. Today, Charles Tapp reunites with his Sligo family for the first time in many months during their Homecoming celebration, as he ponders this most incredible reunion that is yet to come, as he shares his message “The Power of Reunion.”
We will always be subject to the temptations that this life brings. The key is not to look for a temptation-free existence but rather to align our lives with the one who has already defeated the very tempter himself. This week Charles Tapp concludes this series of messages Teach Us to Pray based on the Lord's Prayer as he looks at the final part about temptation with his message Enemy of the Heart.
We've all been forgiven. So when you hold back forgiveness from someone, you're bound to that person. This week, Charles Tapp continues to dissect the Lord's Prayer, and looks at the part about forgiving other's debts, and making this a way of life for followers. As he shares the fifth part in this series "Teach Us to Pray" with his message "Till Debt Do Us Part."
We live in an age that is constantly bombarded with messages that preach the gospel of overconsumption. And this week, Charles Tapp delves into what it means to trust God for just what we need, as he shares the fourth part in this series Teach Us to Pray with his message "Manna for Today."
The greatest challenge we have in our relationship with God is accepting His will, because sometimes it means that life might get difficult. And this week, Charles Tapp reveals what it means when we say "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done" as he continues with the third part in this series of messages about The Lord's Prayer titled "Teach Us to Pray" with his message "Father Knows Best."
God wants us to experience Him on a deeper level. And this week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "Teach Us to Pray" as he walks us through The Lord's Prayer, and what it means to "hallow" the name of God, with his message "The Prescription of Praise."
This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages titled "Teach Us to Pray" to help you see prayer as something that involves a responsibility to live as brothers and sisters - and not to treat it as though God were some genie in a bottle, as he shares the first part of this series "The Social Kingdom."
Every day we see injustices around us. And the world looks on and wonders, what is there to do about it? Today, Charles Tapp continues his series on the book of Amos from the Bible, in search of the thing God wants the most from His church, in his message "Liberty & Justice for All."
If you consider yourself a follower of Christ, you've been called to serve as a type of "net" to help bring others from all walks of life into God's Kingdom. This week, Charles Tapp wraps up with the final part of his series "Keys to the Kingdom" as he shares his message "Dragnet."
People are a lot like flowers and weeds. It can be hard to distinguish those who have good hearts from those who know how to put on a good appearance. And that's why Jesus used a parable about wheat and tares to illustrate how good and evil are allowed to coexist in this world. This week, Charles Tapp shares the fourth part in his series "Keys to the Kingdom" with his message "Not In My Field."
There's an old story Jesus told about a farmer who spread seed, and the difference between the seed that landed on rocky surfaces and the ones that went into good soil. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this story means for you today, and for that person in your life who hasn't made the decision to follow Christ.
If your desire is to be a citizen of the Kingdom, then you must be willing to place the same value upon the Kingdom as God does. Charles Tapp explains what that means as he shares the second part in his series "Keys to the Kingdom" with his message "Buried Treasure."
There's a mystery about God's Kingdom that we often miss. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what Jesus shared with his disciples when it comes to His kingdom, and what it means for us today.
You can make plans for life, but when it comes to carrying them out, you quickly realize just how little control you have over them. It's a piece of wisdom that comes from the wisest man to walk the earth, Solomon. Today, Charles Tapp shares how discovering this can open up a world of freedom and rest as he shares the third and last part in this series A Word to the Wise, with his message "The Heart of Wisdom."
When we make excuses to conceal the truth, it's as if we're harboring a lion in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp continues the second part in his series A Word to the Wise by showing how to remove this "lion" in your heart when you're afraid to confront what is true.
Today, Charles Tapp begins a 3-part series based on the book of Proverbs--written by the wisest man to ever live. He starts this series by sharing what Solomon had to say about this vital figure who spoke some of the most valuable wisdom into your life.
The cross of Christ is more than a symbol of the most pivotal event in human history, but it also serves as a powerful symbol of the lifestyle of those who choose to follow him. This week, Charles Tapp shares his final message as Senior Pastor of Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, and with it, explains what it truly means to “pick up your cross and follow him."
This week, Charles Tapp asks you to take an honest assessment of your life; those things that consume the greatest part of your time and resources. And has it benefited or helped to serve as a detraction from your walk with God? Charles Tapp helps you identify the "burning bushes" in your life.
It doesn't always make sense when God says "wait". But one of Jesus' greatest miracles never would have happened if he hadn't waited. Today, Pastor Charles Tapp challenges you to have the faith of Martha, as you'll hear in this story, to be able to say, "even now."
With the darkness that exists in our world today, it desperately needs a light. This week, Charles Tapp explains why it's important we respond to the call to be Christ's light.
There are some important truths that can be learned from the tomb in which Jesus was laid. This week, Charles Tapp reveals these lessons and why the tomb should hold an important place in the hearts and minds of anyone who calls themselves followers of Christ.
In these difficult days, the world needs to hear about the love of Jesus now more than ever. This week, Charles Tapp appeals to the Church—the followers of Christ—not to ignore God’s calling on their hearts so that His amazing work can be done, as he shares this message based on Revelation 3.
Whether we like to admit it or not, we really aren’t very good at living our best lives. But, there is a source that offers you a better life and strength. This week, Charles Tapp shares the promise that gives you the opportunity to experience a life with God.
Each of the five senses we were given is a beautiful gift…to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. But if we were ever without any one of them, we could still survive. This week, Charles Tapp reveals there is a sixth sense that God has given us that is essential to anyone who desires to live a Christ-centered life.
We all have expectations of one another. But what about when it comes to the expectations we have of God? And is it wrong for us to expect certain things of God? This week, Charles Tapp answers these questions, as he returns to the pulpit for the first time since beating COVID.
When you decide to become a follower of Christ, you should know there are often demands when you accept His calling on your life. Charles Tapp shares what happened when Jesus called a rich man to forfeit his wealth, and how it applies to your life today.
Jesus has called his followers to live their lives in such a way that it brings constant glory to Him and not to us. Today, Charles Tapp shares what it means to bring about the character of God within you.
One way we show God and the world our love is by giving of our time, energy and resources for His Kingdom. This week, we’re sharing another favorite message that Charles Tapp gave back in 2012 that may help rekindle your flame for God by looking for new and innovative ways to show others His love.
What does it mean to love? Does the world know the people--the church--by our love? This week, we're sharing part 2 of a series titled the Church On Trial that Charles Tapp gave several years ago, in which he examines the evidence.
Obedience is a lot like a muscle that needs training, and can be a powerful way to demonstrate to God and the world your love and gratitude to Him. This week, we’re going back to a powerful message Charles Tapp shared a few years ago that gets to the heart of what obedience to God looks like.
We live in an age that is constantly bombarded with messages that preach the gospel of overconsumption. And this week, we’re sharing this powerful message Charles Tapp offered a few years ago that delves into what it means to trust God for just what we need. It's the fourth part in a series titled Teach Us to Pray as he shares his message "Manna for Today."
When Jesus says to be "in the world, but not of the world" what is he really trying to say? Charles Tapp unravels this paradox and explains what this means in the context of being a part of a greater community.
There is hope--even for the hopeless and disenfranchised. And it's that hope the Church is called to offer the world. Today, we go back to the last message in a series Charles Tapp shared based on the book of Amos that feels very apropos for our times.
Sometimes the best way forward is to have a willingness to take an honest look at our past. This week, Charles Tapp explains what this means and how you can gain a better perspective as we enter a new year.
If we’re being honest, when it feels as though there’s darkness all around us, it can be extremely difficult to see even a glimmer of light on the horizon. Today, Charles Tapp takes you on a journey through the Gospel of John to share the words of Jesus himself that we are given hope, even in the darkest of times.
There's a tremendous amount of darkness that pervades our world today that can leave one hopeless and in despair. But as Charles Tapp explains, it's time God's people to hold up the light of God's glory so hope can begin to live in the hearts of those who need it most.
Peace is something that appears to elude us at every turn, which can make you wonder if you’ll ever find it. Today, Charles Tapp helps you discover a peace that passes all understanding, even in the current climate in which we live.
It is so easy to become consumed by what is going on around us that we forget where our protection comes from. This week, Charles Tapp focuses on the words found in Psalm 46 to help us learn to “be still.”
If thankfulness is the key to becoming spiritually fit, how are we to be thankful when it appears there is little to be thankful for? That’s the question Charles Tapp helps answer this week as he examines closely Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians when he says we should be thankful in ALL things.
Just as in nature, God has provided various seasons in our own lives. This week, Charles Tapp encourages you, in whatever season of life you’re currently facing, to follow the prescription God offers that provides a pathway to healing.
Our emotions can sometimes get the best of us, and if we’re not careful they can lead us to places we didn’t intend. As we’ve witnessed lately, whether on social media or with those around us, we can see the dangers of letting our emotions run wild. This week, we go back to a message Charles Tapp shared a number of years ago as he advises us not to let our emotions get in the way of our trust in God.
We all face difficulties and challenges, but how do we find joy in those circumstances? This week, in the midst of turmoil in our world, we felt it was a good time to go back to an important message Charles Tapp shared a couple of years ago, to explain what it means to be “more than victorious” over our enemies.
Truth. It seems harder than ever to know what it is. Today, Charles Tapp examines this thing called “truth” and why for many, it appears to be such a difficult thing to handle.
Who hasn’t experienced broken dreams, shattered hopes, and betrayed promises? This week, Charles Tapp explores the many promises God has made to His people for centuries, and asks if there’s something more that is needed to reap the rewards.
Trouble. We’ve all experienced it, and perhaps, endured it. But as Charles Tapp explains, you don’t truly know how strong your faith is until it’s been tested in those tough moments. This week, we go back to a message Pastor Tapp shared a number of years ago that still rings true today.
At one time or another, we find ourselves held captive by difficult or trying circumstances. But what are we to do when it feels as though our cries and prayers go unnoticed, or even ignored by God? This week, Charles Tapp probe’s God’s Word to find a desperately needed answer.
Most of us try—even go out of our way—to avoid disruptions. And this week, Charles Tapp shares there are times that, as believers, God allows us to experience a disruption in order for us to be reminded that He is still in control, with his message “Divine Disruptions.”
There are two kingdoms one can subscribe to, and only one that offers the joy and peace we so desperately seek. This week, Charles Tapp shares a brand new message you may need to hear in a time when many of us have plenty to worry about, with his message “A Tale of Two Kingdoms.”
Whether you realize it or not, if you claim to be a Christian, you are a walking ambassador for Christ. This week, Charles Tapp asks if you had a letter of recommendation for your Christian walk, how would it read? It’s probably not a comfortable question, but it's one we need to be aware of, as he shares his message “A Letter From God.”
Chances are, you’ve had moments you've faced where it appeared the odds were so stacked against you that it caused you to lose all hope. This week, Charles Tapp explains how to find hope even in the midst of your greatest doubts, as he shares his message “Against All Hope.”
Walls can seem great, depending on which side you're on. But you can't be a citizen of this world and God's Kingdom, because His transcends the walls we've established. This week, we go back to a message Charles Tapp shared 3 years ago that still holds important truths for us today, with his message “Beyond The Walls."
As followers of Christ, we were never meant to spend our time preoccupied with his return. And this week, as Charles Tapp explains, we should instead be occupied with his return. He explains what that means in his message “Occupied or Preoccupied?”
Maybe you’ve experienced times when it felt like there was a distance between you and God. But does that mean God has left you? This week, Charles Tapp offers understanding in those difficult moments when it feels as though God has abandoned you, with his message “Divorced By God.”
Jesus said that He is the Life. And today, Charles Tapp shares how you can obtain the abundant life Jesus offers each of us, as he concludes this 3 part series with his message "Fighting For Your Life."
There's been a lot of debate recently about what's really fake news. How do we know what's true? Jesus said that the truth will set you free. Charles Tapp investigates more into what this means as he continues his message The Kingdom of Truth.
We all need direction in our lives. But Jesus says that He is the Way, if we're willing to follow Him. This week, we’re sharing a series of messages that offer direction in these days when it may feel like there is none, as Charles Tapp shares part one of "Jesus: The Way the Truth and The Life."
What is prayer to you? Do you feel tongue-tied when you have to pray? Or is it something that's saved as a last resort when nothing else pans out? This week, Charles Tapp continues with the second part in his series "When All You Can Do Is Pray" and shares one man's journey of prayer with his message "The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat."
It's easy to become discouraged when it appears as though God hasn't responded to your cry for help. And this week, Charles Tapp helps you understand God's nature, and to see it as an opportunity to strengthen your character. As he shares part 1 in a brand new series "When All You Can Do Is Pray" with his message "When God Tries Your Patience."
It can take a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in the face of adversity. And this week, Charles Tapp asks the hard questions about our right to protest, and what it means as believers to speak up for the voiceless, in hopes that whatever path we choose will ultimately bring glory to God, has he shares his message “Protest and Progress.”
Today, we are being ravaged by viruses, social unrest, and more. So, how are we to keep hope alive? This week, Charles Tapp shares a unique answer to this question, and it may be closer than you think, as he shares his message “Monuments of Hope.”
It is inevitable that we will experience trouble in this life. And despite what you may hear from some preachers and teachers, the life of the Christian believer is not exempt from experiencing trouble. This week, Charles Tapp delves into why believers may actually experience more trouble in their life, and where to draw strength, as he shares his message “The Trouble With Trouble.”
A father’s role is important in helping us understand the place our Heavenly Father desires to have in the life of each of his children. This week, we’re sharing a message Charles Tapp gave last Father’s Day as he reveals the lessons he learned from his father, and how to make sure our own children receive the Godly wisdom they need, with his message “Lessons From My Father.”
We have an amazing opportunity we often miss in sharing Jesus to the world. And this week, Charles Tapp reveals the one thing the entire Word of God is based on, as he shares the second part in this series with his message "Generous Justice."
Evil and injustice will never be fully eradicated from our world until Christ returns, but we have been called to be his stewards of justice and righteousness right now. This week, Charles Tapp brings a new perspective to the unrest happening around us in his message "The Stewardship of Justice."
The secret to contentment in this life can be found when we are willing to place our complete trust in God, regardless of the circumstances in which we may find ourselves. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the fourth and last part in his series “Strength for the Journey” by sharing the promise we are given when enduring trials, with his message “Enduring Strength.”
Often, we only see our problems when God sees victory. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series, “Strength for the Journey” with the encouragement that God truly understands your struggles and pain, and offers you the strength when you feel weak. With his message, “Renewed Strength.”
Prayer. It's one of the greatest resources God has given us--to talk directly to him. And this week, Charles Tapp shares a message on this topic, and just how important your prayers are to God, with his message "The Prayers of the Saints."
Most of us can attest to how much a mother loves her children, and the lengths she will go for them. And as Charles Tapp explains this week, this love of a mother, in a very real way, is God’s way of revealing his heart towards us. As he shares this special Mother’s Day message, “A Mother’s Love.”
It’s not always easy to ask for help. But there is someone who truly understands what you may be going through. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what God has promised us, and challenges the believer to not be afraid to make your requests known to God, as he continues with part 2 in this series “Strength for the Journey” with his message “A Bold Request.”
It would be nice if God could just remove the pain and obstacles in our way. But as Charles Tapp reveals this week, there is a grace that God offers every believer when they find themselves faced with the most challenging circumstances. He shares what that looks like, and how to receive it, as he begins a new series of messages “Strength for the Journey” with part 1 “Perfect Weakness.”
In these difficult times, it can feel as though you’ve lost control of the world around you. And it can make one anxious about what tomorrow will bring. This week, Charles Tapp offers encouragement from the book of James in the Bible that outlines two things every believer should hold onto. As he shares his message “The Arrogance of Ignorance.”
There are times when God chooses to use the most painful of circumstances and situations to bring about not only healing and restoration, but allows us to experience the glory of God firsthand. Today, Charles Tapp offers a message he shared during last year’s Resurrection weekend, that is so apropos for us all today, with his message “A Matter of Life and Death.”
Sometimes God has to take us on a journey back to our past in order to gain greater insights into what He desires for us in the future. Today, Charles Tapp shares a message the church needs to hear, when it seems like the church isn’t being the church, by taking us back in time to the early days of the church, with his message “Back To The Future.”
Jesus did not call us to isolate ourselves behind the walls, but Jesus calls us to go beyond the walls, to the point that we would be a church without any walls. This week, Charles Tapp concludes his series “Going Beyond the Walls” by challenging the church, despite our distance from one another, to find ways to serve others in need and live out our faith, with his message “A Church Without Walls.”
God is calling his followers into the world to serve in the dark places where light and hope are needed most. This week, Charles Tapp examines just how powerful the gospel really can be when the church becomes determined, not just to tell people about it, but to show it to them as well. As he continues with the fourth part in this series, "Going Beyond the Walls," with his message "Show and Tell."
Note: In light of recent news, we at Simple Truths for Life have decided to preempt the message we were planning for today to bring you one that may offer perspective, and comfort in the midst of the chaos, and know that God is always near, even when it may not feel like it. This message was originally aired in 2017, and updated to reflect the current circumstances. We hope you enjoy today's message titled "A Song for the Suffering." When we see the kinds of terrible events, and natural disasters that have been happening around us, it's easy to to begin asking, 'Where is God?' This week, Charles Tapp goes to the heart of this question and shows how to allow those questions to actually build your faith, as he shares his message "A Song For the Suffering."
Jesus calls his followers the salt and light of the earth. This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this means, and what will happen if we lose our light or saltiness, as he continues with the third part in this series "Going Beyond The Walls" with his message "No Strings Attached."
Would Jesus ever wear a disguise? And if so, what would his reason be? This week, Charles Tapp answers that question as he continues with the second part in this series "Going Beyond the Walls" by revealing Christ's secret identity, with his message, "Jesus in Disguise."
If the church is going to reach the world for Christ, we must recognize that as our ability to serve goes, so does our effectiveness to win the world for Christ. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages titled "Going Beyond the Walls" and offers practical solutions to showing God's love, with part 1 "The Power of the Serve."
Is there something greater than love? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of the most popular verses in the Bible to reveal the greatest thing God has put into the life of every believer. As he shares his message "The Greatest Thing."
We all have our own personal convictions--those things that may not be foundational to the faith. So what happens when we try to force others not like us to conform or do things the way we do them? This week, Charles Tapp offers a solution when these issues arise as he shares the second part in this series "When In Rome," with his message "Rise, Kill, Eat."
You've heard the phrase, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." But how does the Church find unity when there are others who come from other backgrounds, or might do things differently than we do? Charles Tapp tackles this question, and explains how the early church dealt with these very same issues, as he shares the first part in a new series of messages titled "When In Rome" with part 1, "Rooted and Grounded."
"It's difficult to know who to trust anymore. And this week, Charles Tapp wants you to learn to hold on to the promises found in God's Word, and challenges you to claim these promises as you begin a new year, as he shares his message "Tried and Tested!"
Discouragement can affect even the believer with the greatest amount of faith, and we all have those caves we run to when we feel as though we're alone and just want to give up. But if a great man like Elijah can fall prey to discouragement, how do we prevent it from taking hold of us? Pastor Charles Tapp offers guidance beyond a catchy cliche, and challenges the Christian to be willing to get close enough to those in our midst to understand them. In his message "Running From Hope."