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Lessons and Carols: Joy
13 december 2021 · 37 min
Dr. Easley continues in his Advent series Lessons and Carols with a sermon on the incredible gift Mary was given, and the joy she found because God chose her. If the Bible is true, then the message of Jesus is cause for great joy. God's forgiveness of our sins over and over again is cause for great joy! Lees meer
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Lessons and Carols: The Coming Ruler Brings Peace
5 december 2021 · 36 min
From the beautiful song "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and also Micah 5, Dr. Michael Easley continues in his Advent series Lessons and Carols. With the birth of Jesus, the New Testament sees the fulfillment of all the promises of the Old Testament writers, of which even the religious powers of Jesus’ day understood: Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. This One will be our peace. Lees meer
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Lessons and Carols: Hope
28 november 2021 · 37 min
Dr. Michael begins his Advent series Lessons and Carols by preaching on hope from Isaiah 9:1-7. Jesus, the soon and coming King reigns. Scripture bears out that Jesus is Lord of lords, King of kings, yet His reign is not yet universal in the sense that He will end war, deal with evil, reign over all, literally and completely. Your hope in Jesus is not in vain. Lees meer
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Philippians 2:25-30: Examples in Faithfulness - Epaphroditus
21 november 2021 · 38 min
Dr. Michael Easley continues in the book of Philippians by teaching about Epaphroditus. Preaching from chapter 2, verses 25-30, Dr. Easley outlines yet another example of a disciple living faithfully for Jesus Christ and others.
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Philippians 2:19-24: Timothy - An Example of Faithfulness
14 november 2021 · 37 min
Dr. Easley continues in the book of Philippians chapter 2, verses 19-24. Unpacking Timothy's character qualities and spiritual gifts, Dr. Easley highlights Timothy's genuine concern for God's church, his gift of encouragement, and his proven worth. Dr. Easley encourages listeners to follow Timothy's lead and yield to the Lord and seek to serve others. Lees meer
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Philippians 2:12-18: Do Everything without Grumbling or Complaining
7 november 2021 · 40 min
To love God is to keep his commandments. Dr. Michael Easley teaches on Philippians 1:12-18. Why should we obey God and not reason with him for a different result? A holy fear of God and an awesome respect of Christ Jesus compels us to hold fast to the Word of life and grow in sanctification. Lees meer
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Philippians 2:9-11: Jesus Christ's Glorification
31 oktober 2021 · 40 min
Dr. Michael Easley continues his exegesis of Philippians. Preaching on chapter 2, verses 9-11, Dr. Easley teaches how one day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
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Philippians 2:5-8: The Believer's Humility
25 oktober 2021 · 49 min
Looking at Christ's humility, how shall we then live? Dr. Easley preaches through Philippians 2:5-8 to help find the answer to this question.
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Philippians 2:1-4: True Fellowship
18 oktober 2021 · 48 min
Dr. Michael Easley continues preaching through the book of Philippians with chapter 2, verses 1-4.
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When Giving Up Is the Best Thing
10 oktober 2021 · 34 min
On Paul’s third missionary journey he decided to return to Jerusalem with his offering for the Christians there, but all along the way he was warned of coming danger. Focusing on the powerful verse 14 in the NIV: “When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, 'The Lord’s will be done,'” Morgan asserts that there are times when we cannot have our way or fulfill our wishes. We have to give the matter to the Lord and say, “Your will be done.” But in Paul’s case, God’s will unfolded in a way that greatly advanced the Gospel. Our God always does what is in our best long-term interests and for the far-flung cause of His Gospel and His Glory. Our greatest disappointments are overturned by divine providence, and our heartaches are—through the power of the resurrection—overruled, overturned, overridden—though we may not see it as such until eternity. Lees meer
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Conduct Becoming: Philippians 1:27-30
3 oktober 2021 · 38 min
Dr. Michael Easley preaches on Philippians 1:27-30. Living with joy no matter what, believers in Christ Jesus are to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the calling of the gospel of Christ. Followers are called to be steadfast - standing firm together, and fearless - not alarmed by opponents. Listen and be encouraged as Dr. Easley discusses how this passage teaches believers to live as citizens of God's eternal heavenly kingdom during this earthly life. Lees meer
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A Text for Traumatic Times
26 september 2021 · 31 min
Preaching from Acts 18:1-9, Dr. Robert Morgan reviews Paul’s second missionary journey and points out its hardships. When Paul arrived in Corinth he did so with fear and trembling. He seemed to be at a low spot, especially following his traumatic flogging in Philippi. But the Lord appeared to him and gave him five great statements to strengthen his spirit. Lees meer
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To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain
19 september 2021 · 44 min
Dr. Michael Easley continues on in his in-depth study of the book of Philippians. This week he exegetes Philippians 1:19-26. Paul offers the proper perspective on suffering in this present life and joy in the life to come.
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Philippians 1:12-18: The Gospel Imprisoned
13 september 2021 · 35 min
Dr. Michael Easley preaches on Philippians 1:12-18, explaining how Paul's circumstances resulted in the gospel's progress. Paul teaches us to live with joy no matter what, turning his circumstances around for the glory of God.
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Philippians 1:9-11: Being Blameless
5 september 2021 · 41 min
Dr. Michael Easley continues in his exegesis of the book of Philippians. Diving into chapter 1 verses 9-11, Pastor Easley examines the necessity of love, knowledge, discernment, and blamelessness in a believer's life until Christ's return.
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Partakers of Grace: Philippians 1:7-8
29 augustus 2021 · 31 min
Dr. Michael Easley preaches on Philippians 1:7-8. Paul's affection for the Philippian church was so deep because they were on the same mission of the gospel. Christ living in us allows believers to love other people, and the infiltration of the gospel of Christ should inflame our love for the body of Christ. Lees meer
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Prayer with Joy
22 augustus 2021 · 43 min
Dr. Michael Easley moves forward in the book of Philippians. Paul stresses that believers in Jesus Christ should have "joy no matter what." In great humility, Paul levels the playing field as equates himself to a bondservant of Christ. Because of our hope in Christ Jesus, believers can smile at the future, no matter what. Lees meer
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Introduction to Philippians
18 augustus 2021 · 44 min
Dr. Michael Easley introduces the book of Philippians.
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Faith of Our Fathers: Jacob
8 augustus 2021 · 37 min
Dr. Abe Kuruvilla preaches on the life of Jacob.
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Uncovering Your Calling
3 augustus 2021 · 46 min
Guest speaker Tom Douthit preaches about uncovering your calling.
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Dave Gibson
3 augustus 2021 · 29 min
Guest speaker Dave Gibson speaks on Hebrews 11:13-16.
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Joshua 1
28 juli 2021 · 31 min
Guest speaker Robert J. Morgan preaches.
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Guest Speaker Spencer Brand
28 juli 2021 · 46 min
Guest speaker Spencer Brand preaches on Psalm 139.
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Bill Howard Interview
28 juli 2021 · 47 min
Dr. Easley Interviews Dr. Bill Howard on evangelism and sharing the gospel.
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Making Sense in the Noise: Wisdom for This Cultural Moment
6 juli 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Bill Brown returns to preach on Proverbs 9.
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Revelation: The Lord Jesus Christ
2 juli 2021 · 48 min
It’s remarkable to step back on this Big Book and see that it begins and ends with connections that are impossible to ignore. In this episode, Michael teaches an overview of the book of Revelation.
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Jude: Contend for the Faith
2 juli 2021 · 50 min
Michael teaches through the book of Jude: a letter that begins as a letter about salvation but makes an abrupt shift to address something more important.
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2 & 3 John
2 juli 2021 · 46 min
Michael teaches through the very short, personal letters of 2 and 3 John. Each letter details different facets of fellowship and encourages believers to hold fast to the truth of Christ.
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The Lord's Prayer
2 juli 2021 · 50 min
Wayne Wolf preaches on The Lord's Prayer.
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"Strengthen What Remains"
30 juni 2021 · 55 min
Guest teacher Dr. Erwin Lutzer preaches on Revelation 3:2.
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1 John: Fellowship with God
30 juni 2021 · 48 min
Dr. Michael Easley preaches on the first Epistle from John. "These have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name."
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2 Peter: Be on Guard Against False Teaching
30 juni 2021 · 46 min
Dr. Michael Easley preaches on this marvelous book and a final address from the Apostle Peter, the original spokesperson of the Church, imploring the believers to remember what he taught after he's gone.
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Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians
30 juni 2021 · 55 min
Wayne Wolf preaches on Ephesians 1:15-18.
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1 Peter: Courageous Conduct for Christ
30 juni 2021 · 49 min
A truly pastoral charge, the book of 1 Peter deals with living with and in suffering and calls us to rejoice nonetheless in the joy of our salvation.
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James: The New Testament Proverbs
25 april 2021 · 49 min
Faith without works cannot be called faith. It is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must work; it must produce; it must be visible. Verbal faith is not enough; mental faith is insufficient. Faith must move into action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith "works." It endures trials; it obeys God's Word; it produces doers; it harbors no prejudice; it controls the tongue; it acts wisely; it provides the power to resist the devil; it waits patiently for the coming of the Lord. (Wilkinson & Boa, Walk Thru The Bible) Lees meer
Michael teaches on the book of James from his series The Big Book: Cover to Cover.
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James: The New Testament Proverbs
19 april 2021 · 53 min
Faith without works cannot be called faith. It is dead and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must work; it must produce; it must be visible. Verbal faith is not enough; mental faith is insufficient. Faith must move into action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates rue faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith "works." It endures trials; it obeys God's Word; it produces doers; it harbors no prejudice; it controls the tongue; it acts wisely; it provides the power to resist the devil; it waits patiently for the coming of the Lord (Wilkinson and Boa, Talk Thru The Bible). Lees meer
Join Michael Easley as he teaches an overview of the book of James from his series The Big Book: Cover to Cover.
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A Certain Word in an Uncertain World
12 april 2021 · 52 min
Guest speaker Moe Proctor preaches on Joshua 1:1-9.
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Easter 2021
5 april 2021 · 38 min
Michael Easley preaches on Easter Sunday.
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Hebrews
28 maart 2021 · 47 min
Many Jewish believers, having stepped out of Judaism into Christianity, wanted to reverse their course in order to escape persecution by their countrymen. The writer of Hebrews exhorts them to "press on" to maturity in Christ. His appeal is based on the superiority of Christ over the Judaic system. Christ is better than the angels, for they worship Him. He is better than Moses, for Moses was created by Him. He is better than the Aaronic priesthood, for His sacrifice was once for all time. He is better than the Law, for He mediates a better covenant. In short, there is more to be gained by suffering for Christ than by reverting to Judaism. Pressing on to maturity produces tested faith, self-discipline, and a viable love seen in good works. Lees meer
Michael teaches on the book of Hebrews.
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Philemon: To Forgive a Thief or No Longer a Slave
21 maart 2021 · 39 min
Paul's "postcard" to Philemon is the shortest and perhaps the most intimate of all his letters. It is a masterpiece of diplomacy and tact in dealing with a festering social sore in the Roman Empire: human slavery. Onesimus, a slave of Philemon, had stolen from his master and run away to Rome. There he came in contact with Paul's (who was under house arrest) and with the claims of Jesus Christ. After his conversation, Onesimus faced yet another confrontation, this time with his estranged master Philemon. Paul sends him back with this letter in hand, urging Philemon to extend forgiveness. Onesimus had left him as a bond servant. Now he was returning as his brother in the Lord. Therefore, Paul exhorts, "Receive him as you would me." (Wilkinson & Boa, Talk Thru The Bible) Lees meer
Michael teaches on the book of Philemon.
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Psalm 73
14 maart 2021 · 37 min
Guest speaker Dr. Dave Gibson preaches on Psalm 73.
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Titus: Set in Order and Appoint Elders
7 maart 2021 · 36 min
Titus, a young minister, is left on the island of Crete by Paul to begin the challenging task of organizing new converts into local churches. In this letter, Paul shares with Titus some practical wisdom regarding church organization and administration. Leaders must be chosen on the basis of proven character and conduct; false teachers must be quickly detected and removed; church members of all ages must be encouraged to live lives worthy of the gospel they claim to believe. Young and old, leader and laity, must demonstrate the reality of their faith by being "careful to maintain good works." (Wilkinson & Boa, Talk Thru The Bible.) Lees meer
Michael continues The Big Book series, teaching on the book of Titus.
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2 Timothy: Entrusted to Faithful Men
28 februari 2021 · 50 min
2 Timothy is Paul's last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of opposition and hardship in Ephesus. Paul stresses the importance of godly living, preaching the Word both in and out of season, and preparing for the coming apostasy within the church. Underlying all that Paul says is the importance of God's Word -- the only foundation strong enough to withstand persecution from without and problems from within. (Wilkinson and Boa, Talk Thru The Bible.) Lees meer
Michael continues The Big Book: Cover to Cover with the book of 2 Timothy.
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1 Timothy: The Goal of Our Instruction
21 februari 2021 · 49 min
According to Wilkinson and Boa in their book Talk Thru the Bible, Paul, the aged and experienced apostle, writes to young pastor Timothy who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. The task is challenging: false doctrine must be erased, public worship safeguarded, and mature leadership developed. In addition to the conduct of the church, Paul talks pointedly about the conduct of the minister. Lees meer
Timothy must be on his guard lest his youthfulness become a liability, rather than an asset to the gospel. He must be careful to avoid false teachers and greedy motives, pursuing instead righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness as befitting a man of God.
Join Michael as he teaches on the book of 1 Timothy.
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2 Thessalonians
14 februari 2021 · 40 min
Michael returns to his series The Big Book: Cover to Cover with the book of 2 Thessalonians. Lees meer
1-2 Thessalonians are generally considered the earliest canonical Pauline letters. 2 Thessalonians is only 47 verses long, but it's a very practical book in many ways, and very applicable in our current situation.
“Paul’s first letter evidently left some Thess. believers unconvinced. They still questioned whether the Day of the Lord had already come and gone, they may have been confused by other issues wrongly attributed to Paul’s teaching (2 Thessalonians 2:1–2). 2 Thessalonians is the apostle’s further clarification regarding the return of Christ. (In a way, this gives me solace; even under Paul’s teaching, people were confused about the eschaton!) Beware of deception.
As to this “confusion”, we read in 2:1–12 the apostle clarification on Christ’s return, warning the Thessalonian believers should not be too easily swayed by any rumor that Christ has already returned. This event, he explains, will be preceded by a rebellion (v. 3), by the exposure of “the man of lawlessness” who is presently restrained but will proclaim himself divine (vv. 3–7), and finally by Christ’s destruction of this person (v. 8).Paul again confronts certain believers who continued their refusal to work because they felt that the imminent return of Christ rendered labor unnecessary. Citing his own ministry among them as an example to be followed (3:7–9), Paul repeats the command he had given in person that anyone refusing to work not be sustained by the others (v. 10). He then urges the idle believers to earn their living (v. 12).
2 Thessalonians may be less affectionate in tone than its predecessor, but its corrective comments on Christ’s return have admirably comforted believers through the centuries.” (From Allen C. Myers, The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary)
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Psalm 90
8 februari 2021 · 54 min
Guest speaker, Jonny Ardavanis, preaches on Psalm 90.
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A Fool's Bargain
1 februari 2021 · 32 min
Alfy Austin preaches on the Parable of the Rich Fool.
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1 Thessalonians
25 januari 2021 · 40 min
Sanctification: Becoming more like the person of Jesus Christ, less like my sinful self and more like my savior. It’s a transformation process. We often differentiate between salvation and sanctification. Lees meer
The backdrop of the Thessalonian letters is found in Acts 17:1-5: Thessalonian Jewish leaders had chased Paul all the way to Berea (about 90 miles) According to Wilkson and Boa, Talk Thru The Bible: “The church at Thessalonica was in many ways a model church. Paul had many things to commend the believers for: their exemplary faith, diligent service, patient steadfastness, and overflowing joy. But in the midst of his commendation, Paul voices a word of caution. Abounding in the work of the Lord is only one step removed from abandoning the work of the Lord through complacency. Thus, Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to excel in their faith, to increase in their love for one another, and to give thanks always for all things. In short, Paul encourages them to “stay on target” as they labor for the Lord.” Listen as Michael teaches an overview to the book of 1 Thessalonians.
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Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ
18 januari 2021 · 59 min
Written to believers in Colossae, Asia Minor or modern-day Turkey, Colossians is another of the “prison epistles” written, most likely, while Paul was imprisoned in Rome. The letter’s intent is to correct the false teaching that had infiltrated the church of Colossae. Lees meer
According to Wilkinson and Boa, Talk Thru The Bible: “Colossians is one of the most Christ-centered books of the Bible. Paul stresses the supremacy of the person of Christ and the completeness of the salvation He provides in order to combat a growing heresy in the church at Colossae. Christ, the Lord of creation and Head of the body which is His church, is completely sufficient for every spiritual and practical need of the believer.”
Join Michael as he teaches on Colossians, which affirms that Christ is the sovereign King of the universe, there is no other. That’s always a comfort and recalibration.
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Philippians: Joy and Gratitude
11 januari 2021 · 41 min
“Philippians is the epistle of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. In it, Paul freely expresses his fond affection for the Philippians in view of their consistent testimony and support, and lovingly urges them to center their actions and thoughts on the person, pursuit, and power of Jesus Christ. Paul also seeks to correct a problem with disunity and rivalry, urging his readers to imitate Christ in His humility and servanthood. In this way the work of the gospel will go forward as believers seek to stand fast, be of the same mind, rejoice always, and pray about everything.” (Wilkinson and Boa, Talk Thru The Bible) Join Michael as he teaches an overview of the book of Philippians, offering a fresh look at a text many may be familiar with. Lees meer