Pastor Steve Thompson's podcast

What is the key to understanding the Gospel? Listen to Jesus answer this question in John 16:25-33.

An exposition of John 16:16-24. Jesus explains that the disciples will experience both joy and pain. What can we garner from this as we think about Jesus Christ now?

An Easter message solely from the Scriptures.

How do we kill sin? What part does the Holy Spirit play in this? What does Romans 7 & Romans 8 inform us about? How do we walk by the Spirit?

What are some further things that the Scriptures tell us about the Spirit?

an exposition of John 16:12-15. What does Jesus tell us about the coming of the Holy Spirit & His ministry?

an exposition of John 16:4b-11. What do we learn about the Holy Spirit from this Scripture? How off is the charismatic movement when comparing the discussion of the Holy Spirit here?

an exposition of John 15:18-16:4. Why should we not expect persecution? What does Jesus say about it?

An exposition of John 15:12-17. How does the action of Jesus' love change relationships with His disciples? How does Jesus' love change His relationship with us? How does Jesus' love affect our relationship with the people of this world?

The second installment of the passage on the vine and the branches. (John 15:5-11) What do we do with the analogy of being in the vine? How does this relate to prayer? If our understanding of Jesus' love for His disciple is directly related to the Father's love for Jesus, then what is the goal of that love?

An exposition of John 15:1-4 with an emphasis on Scripture that talks about the certainess of being saved. What do we learn from the metaphor in Israel's past & how does it relate to Jesus Christ?

an exposition of John 14:25-31. How does the disciples anxiousness & Jesus speaking to them translate to how we should deal with things that can create anxiety? What are the three sources of encouragement that Jesus points out to them.

An exposition of John 14:15-24. How does Jesus prepare His disciples for what will await them? What is important for us to take away from this conversation?

An exposition of Romans 12:1-13. What should be a top priority for 2012 for every Christian? Why are these more than mere New Years' resolutions?

An exposition of Luke 1:67-79. What is the significance of the prophecy as it relates to the birth of Christ?

If Christmas is the celebration of Jesus Christ's incarnation through the virgin birth of Mary, do you fully understand it? What does the hypostatic union mean? Why does it matter?

An exposition of John 13:21-38. What do we learn from such an ugly portrayal of Judas' betrayal? What does Jesus' love & glorification have to do with anything?

An exposition of John 13:12-20. How does Jesus' action relate to what the 11 disciples will do?

An exposition of John 13:1-11. What is the purpose of Jesus washing the disciples' feet?

an exposition of John 12:37-50. Is God sovereign over those that reject Him? How does Judas fit into this picture?

An exposition of John 12:27-36. Do you see similarities in the crowd's reaction and today?

an exposition of John 12:9-26.
What do we know about Palm Sunday? Is it really triumphant? Is it triumphant for Jesus like it is for the people lining the roads?

An exposition of John 12:1-8. The question of the hour: How can using a $30,000 bottle of perfume on a person be more appropriate than to sell & use to help poor people? We explore this question in depth.

An exposition of John 11:45-57. How amazing is it that two vastly different groups/parties could work together to kill Jesus? What is the language of the atonement that we see here?

An exposition of John 11:28-44. Was Jesus moved to tears or anger when He saw Mary and the mourners? What was Jesus' reaction to Lazarus at the tomb? What was the crowd's reaction to Jesus?

An exposition of John 11:1-27. What do we learn about Jesus and the events surrounding Lazarus' sickness and death? Why does Jesus delay?

an exposition of John 10:22-42. What do we learn about Jesus defense of Himself? What does He appeal to? What is a good apologetic for us to consider?

An expostion of Romans 8:31-39. Find out how the love of Christ is a motivation. What is the love of Christ.

An exposition of John 10:1-21. What does it mean to say that Jesus is the shepherd? What makes Him a good shepherd?

An exposition of John 9. Why is the healing of a blind man a problem for the Pharisees? Why do they want to discredit Jesus?

Lots of people gain their significance and direction in life by having an identity in worldly things. Looking at Ecclesiastes 2 & various New Testament passages, we see that Christ is the only true source for our identity.

An exposition of John 8:12-30. What does Jesus mean by being the light? How does Jesus explain that His testimony is valid? How directly does Jesus make the claim of being God? What does His identity have to do with salvation?

An exposition of John 7:40-52. What do we learn about the crowds reaction to Jesus? Why does the name of Jesus bring about such strong reactions?

An exposition of John 7:32-39. What does Jesus mean when He identifies Himself with living water? What is the significance of the feast of booths with this statement?

an exposition of John 7:1-13. What is the world? (3 different meanings of this word) What does the world have to do with Jesus' relation to it? How should Christians respond to the world?

An exposition of John 6:59-71. What do we learn by a majority of Jesus' disciples leaving? What would we do well paying attention to in this passage? How is this so different than today's Christian mindset?

an exposition of John 6:41-58. Why won't logic work with people when presenting the Gospel? If it seems so obvious to Christians, then why is there a problem in others seeing it? What does it mean for Jesus to be the bread of life/bread of God?

An exposition of John 6:16-40. Where is the mindset of crowd that was fed by Jesus? Who do they think Jesus really is? What happens when a crowd of people has mixed motivations in life?

An exposition of John 6:1-15. What is the miracle about and how badly do people miss the sign? How does this speak to the situation of the world?

an exposition of 1 peter 1:10-21. What is the Christian to be focused upon and how does that happen? To put it another way: What is the key for any Christian to live a life focused on what really matters? (especially considering that life is complicated)

An exposition of John 5:31-47. Why is all bible reading not created equal? What do the masters of the Old Testament Scripture totally miss about their study when it came to Jesus? What is the most important testimony that matters about Jesus?

What impossibilities did the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ overcome? Look at the incredible problem that sin has created for being able to be in the presence of God?

An exposition of John 5:16-30. What are the implications for what Jesus says about God the Father and about Himself? Why does it matter?

An exposition of John 4:43-54. What do we learn about faith in Jesus? Why is Jesus not honored by certain faith?

An exposition of John 4:1-24. How does Jesus move from the superficial needs to the deeper needs? Why is Jesus anything but politically correct?

An exposition of John 3:22-36. Why were John the Baptist's disciples having a hard time with understand the primacy of Jesus? How does this relate to us?

Looking at the passage of John 3:9-21. Why is John 3:16 often undervalued or needs to be looked at closer. What paradigm shift did Nicodemus need?

An exposition of Acts 20. What does it mean to be an Elder (leader) of the church? How does one lead (shepherd)? What warnings do we take seriously?

Studying the passage in the Gospel of John 2:23-3:8. What does this passage teach about being born again? What can we learn from it?

An exposition of John 2:12-22. What is the issue with Jesus clearing out the temple courtyard? What do we learn about the temple & Jesus' body?

An exposition of John 2:1-11. Why does Jesus turn water into wine? Was it because He was bored? Did He do it for fun?

An exposition of John 1:19-34. What is said about Jesus? What do we learn from people asking John the Baptist questions?

An exposition of John 1:1-18 also referred to as the prologue of the Gospel of John. Understanding the Bible's explanation of The Word.

An apologetic sermon on the Scriptures. Addressing why The Bible is reliable for us today. (inerrant & inspired)

Do you really understand what this means? If you comprehend this miracle, then it makes Jesus' birth on earth extraordinary. Various Scriptures are used.

An exposition of Isaiah 9. Looking at the most popular passage that is quoted (or one of the most popular) during Christmas.

Christmas is often a time of stress and discontentment for people. Why should it be different for Christians? How can it be different?

An exposition of Exodus 34:10-16, 29-35. This was a sermon of November 14, 2010. What can we learn from the experience that Moses had in speaking with God? What does Paul teach us from this experience?

An exposition of Exodus 34:1-10. What can we take away from further explanation of God's attributes? Does Scripture really say that future generations are punished for one's sins?

An exposition of Exodus 33. What do we learn about the glory of God? What does the presence of God mean to the Christian?

An exposition of Exodus 32:15-35. How is idolatry confronted by Moses & God?

An exposition of Exodus 32:1-14. What does God think about Idolatry? Worship? What is idolatry for us today?

An exposition of Exodus 30:1-21. What does the laver, incense altar and ransom money have to do with us? It might surprise you.

Understanding the brazen altar of Exodus 27:1-8 & 4 sacrifices from Leviticus that use the altar. How do they relate to Jesus Christ?

An exposition of Exodus 26. Learning about the structure of the tabernacle and the veil in the tabernacle. What is the connection between the veil and a Christian not having an excuse to be uninvolved in a church? Listen & hear.

An exposition of Exodus 24:12 - 25. What do we learn about the Tabernacle and what it has to do with us today?

An exposition of Exodus 13 & 14.

An exposition of Exodus 12.

Exposition of Exodus 11 to 12:27. What is the passover about and how is it instituted? How does it relate to the Lord's Supper/Communion?

An exposition of Exodus 10. What do we learn about locusts and darkness? What does pride teach us about sin and God?

An exposition of this passage of Scripture with an eye towards looking at how this relates to our world. (i.e. Who is God? What is sin?)

An exposition of Exodus 7 and 8. A contrast between God and Pharaoh. What do we learn about God?

What can we learn from Exodus 4:18-6:8? An exposition of this large passage of scripture that illustrates 4 truths from the New Testament.

An exposition of Exodus 3 to 4:17. What do we learn from Moses' encounter with God?

An exposition of Exodus 2. What do we learn about Moses?

an exposition of Exodus 1 with some other passages from Genesis. Exploring what this book means for us.

Romans 6:8-14. How are we supposed to be living, now that we are freed from sin through Christ Jesus?

An exposition of Romans 6:1-7. What is the believer really freed from?

A review of the previous three sermons on the will of God and a Biblical look at making decisions in light of the will of God.

Talking about more attributes of God and what they have to do with God's will.

What do God's attributes contribute to our understanding of His Will?

What three categories speak of the will of God? A word study and examing several scriptures about the subject.

Finishing the last verses of Revelation and talking about my 5 favorite passages from Revelation.

What does the Bible say about parenting? Is Deuteronomy 6 a mandate that every Christian must homeschool? What is commanded in Scripture?

An exposition of Revelation 22:6-16. Answering the foundational question, is this book important? If so, why is it important?

An exposition of Revelation 22:1-5 (as well as looking at John 7 & 8)

Art Lindsay shares about repentance from Matthew 3

Jacob Allee shares why God's Word is reliable and true.

The importance of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

An exposition of Revelation 21:9-27. What is being emphasized in the description of the city? What does it have to do with a Christian's life in eternity?

An exposition of Revelation 21:5-8. What does this passage mean to John and to us? How is this a great reminder about God?

An exposition of Revelation 21:1-4. What is the focus of this new existence for the Christian? Where do we find inspiration in this passage?

An exposition of Revelation 20:11-15. What do we learn about judgment? How does this passage cause us to worship God?

An exposition of Revelation 20:1-10. When does the resurrection occur? Who is around in the millennium? Why are people deceived at the end of it? How can that be?

An exposition of Revelation 19:11-21.

An exposition of Revelation 19:1-10. What can we learn about heavenly worship from this picture? What do we learn about the marriage supper?

Revelation 18 and the economic collapse that comes from Babylon's fall.

Revelation 16:17-21 & Revelation 17.

An exposition of Revelation 16:1-16. What doe the plagues reveal about God and those that refuse to worship Him?

An exposition of Revelation 15. What do we learn from the worship before the 7 bowls & 7 plagues are poured out on the earth?

An exposition of Revelation 14:14-20. An intense picture of God's judgment. What should we garner from this picture right now?

An exposition of Revelation 14:1-13. What do Christians take away from this period of time (tribulation)? If this is a time that is future that we don't experience, is there relevance to us?

An exposition of Philippians 3:12-16.

How can we possibly bring gifts to honor Jesus Christ, in the same manner that he was presented with gifts 2,000 years ago? What does the church do to honor Jesus Christ? A second Sunday for looking at the church.

Christmas is the time of celebrating Jesus, do we think about the church as well? Is the church an option for being a Christian?

An exposition of Revelation 13:11-18. What does the False Prophet do for the beast? What is the deal with the number 666? What does all this have to do with us?

An exposition of Revelation 13:1-10. What do we learn about the beast in Revelation? How do we understand the concept of antichrist?

An exposition of Revelation 12. What is it that Satan will be doing during the last half of the tribulation? Is this new? What does it have to do with us?

An exposition of Revelation 11:14-19. What does the Kingdom of God have to do with this? What does this have to do with the Kingdom of the world?

The exposition of Revelation 11:1-13. What do we learn about God's mercy? What is the purpose of these two witnesses?

What does this interlude tell us or prepare us for? This is an exposition of Revelation 10.

An exposition of James 1:6-12. What are two dangers to having joy in the Lord during a trial? What do these two things create in our walk?

An exposition of James 1:2-5. Why is Joy commanded in trials? How should we understand joy? What is tied to joy whenever we go through trials?

An exposition of Revelation 9:12 - 21. What do we learn from this judgment? What do we learn about repentance?

An exposition of Revelation 8:13-9:11. Why is this such a strange picture to our minds & what does it reveal about our secular minds? What should we think about in light of this judgment?

An exposition of Revelation 8:1-12. What does judgment look like as the trumpets are blown?

Who are the 144,000? What does the multitude teach us about worship? What is the center of all refreshment?

Writer and minister of The Gospel Art Lindsay shares from God's Word what he would want his grandchildren to know.

An exposition of Revelation 6:9-17. What do we learn from the Martyrs here? What does the 6th seal tell us about judgment?

Jesus begins breaking the seals. We look at the first 4 seals as we examine Revelation 6:1-8.

An exposition of Revelation chapter 5. What is the crucial chapter that sets up the events of the end times?

An exposition of Revelation 4. What do we learn about this vision of God's throne? How can it help us in thinking about worship?
(What does this picture on the podcast page have to do with this sermon? see Rev. 4)

An exposition of Revelation 3:14-22. What does Jesus say to the church at Laodicea? This is a strong rebuke to the church.

The author of "Dominion Over Wildlife?" shares about the correct Christian perspective of humanity's relationship to animals.

What does Jesus Christ tell a small church and praise a small church about? What should a small church focus upon?
An exposition of Revelation 3:7-13.

What is the picture of a dying church... according to Jesus Christ? An exposition of Revelation 3:1-6.

An exposition of Revelation 2:18-29. What lessons do we learn about this church? Does it apply to us? How serious does Jesus take someone deceiving His slaves?

A man that was instrumental in proclaiming The Gospel in my life, shares The Gospel and his ministry.

Two churches are addressed by Jesus, but only one is warned? What can we learn? The churches are Pergamaum and Smyrna

An exposition of Revelation 1:19 - 2:7. What are Jesus' words to the Ephesian church? What is the warning? Does it apply to our churches? Us as individual believers?

An exposition of Revelation 1:7-18. What does a visual picture do for someone in relation to their life? What is the picture describing about Jesus? Notice the commanalities with Daniel 10 and the transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17.

An exposition of Revelation 1:1-6 and some preliminary notes about how to study the book of Revelation.

What is the problem with assuming The Gospel? What happens when Christians assume it? Is it a problem?

An exposition of Luke 19:11-27. Can you make a connection to this parable in your life? Does it require some introspection?

How does this apply to Mothers? What do we learn about this Psalm for ourselves?

An exposition of Philippians 1:27 - 2:2. What should be considered as Biblical fellowship? Stated another way, what should be the cause of Christian Fellowship?

Can the Bible be over-emphasized? How should we understand Scripture in our life?

Looking at some distinct themes that are found in Mark: such as discipleship; faith; "Son of God".

An exposition of Mark 15:42 - 16:8. If Mark ends at verse 8 of Chapter 16, then the question to answer is: What are we to see? I think the answer might surprise you and help recapture the wonder of Jesus' resurrection.

The exposition of Mark 15:27-41. What significance is the darkness? What is the point of Jesus saying: "My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

This is an expositional look at Mark 15:16-26. Much psychological counseling would tell people that part of healing requires that they need to get mad at God. After looking at this passage, we should ask if this is good Biblical advice or very very bad advice.

DISCLAIMER: If you are part of the Unitarian Church or believe in Universalism theology, then you will be offended!!!
An exposition of Mark 15:1-15.

What do we learn about Peter's denial? What does a born again believer learn about this failure? An exposition of Mark 14:66-72.

An exposition of Mark 14:53-65. How can this passage be used to marvel about Jesus? Listen to the exposition of this Scripture and see that it is found in the passage.

An exposition of Mark 14:43-52. Want to find a reason to spontaneously worship Jesus, listen to what this passage has to say about Jesus Christ beginning to drink the cup of God's wrath.

An exposition of Mark 14:26-42. What did Peter deny would happen? Why was Jesus so upset about his upcoming death that He had greater anguish than Stephen before his death?
What does the disciple's response mean to us?

Looking at the passage of the Great Commission and seeing how it works through the vision of Grace Community Evangelical Church.

Looking at the passage of Mark 14:12-25. Learn about the Passover and how Jesus incorporated His new celebration into it. Do you look at this time of Communion/Lord's Supper in a trivial fashion?

An exposition of Mark 14:1-11. There are three reactions to Jesus in these 3 paragraphs. What do we learn from them and what do they tell you about the value of Jesus? Does this challenge you to value Jesus more in your living?

The first two chapters in Job have 4 lessons that can be learned. It was rather profound for me to contemplate during the week leading up to Sunday. I was able to reflect on my study of God's Word and to share from my life in light of these truths.

An exposition of Mark 13:24-36. What does the end times have to do with us? If we don't see the time period of tribulation, what are we to take away from this passage?

Expostion of Mark 13:14-23. Jesus talks about the endtimes and the abomination of desolation. What does Jesus say further about this? What is the application?

An exposition of Mark 12:35-44. How is the "problem with the Scribes" and the "giving of the widow" related to each other? What can we learn from it?

An exposition of Mark 12:28-34. What can we learn about a question that Jesus is asked?

An exposition of Mark 12:18-27. Why was the question by the Sadducees off base? What is the problem with what many assume about life after death?

An exposition of Mark 12:13-17. What does an obligation to the government (like taxes) have to do with God?

an exposition of Mark 11:27 - 12:12. What does a parable about an owner of a vineyard and those that lease the vineyard have to do with Jesus' authority? listen!

an exposition of Mark 11:19-26. Is bold certainty an issue of pride? Does humility mean that we can't be certain about anything?

An exposition of Mark 11:12-18. Why was Jesus upset? What was happening to worship? How do this relate to us because we don't worship in the temple?

An exposition of Mark 11:1-11. What does the political climate have to do with this passage? Are there any parallels?

An exposition of Mark 10:46-52. What does faith really look like? Is it simply lip service? Take a look at Bartimaeus!

An exposition of Mark 10:40-45. What is greatness in the world's eyes and in God's eyes? Are they the same?

An exposition of Mark 10:32-39. Incredible, Tremendous, Awesome are superlative words that normally are used for heroes and vacation spots. However, there is something that is far and away the most incredible but least talked about in those terms. What is it?

An exposition of Mark 10:17-31! What are three things that make salvation anything but ordinary?

An exposition of Mark 10:13-16. What is the problem that Jesus' rebukes? What is the wrong attitude to appeal to? Is it o.k. to focus on a target group and just seek out the hip and happening people? See what Jesus is addressing!

An exposition of Mark 10:1-12. Is this passage about divorce or marriage? How should we view both?
(note: last 5 minutes of application didn't get recorded)

An exposition of Mark 9:38-50. Three lessons can be learned from this passage (or three questions answered). How narrow is too narrow? What is a picture of repentance? What is the role of trials in a believer's life?

An exposition of Mark 9:30-37. What did the disciples struggle with that often doesn't get emphasized enough today? What is a servant? What is greatness and how do we baptize it in the church?

An exposition of Mark 9:14-29. Are you willing to take a look at your faith? How is it? Should you be concerned with a lack of trust in Jesus Christ?

An exposition of Mark 9:9-13. How would the disciples understanding of the Messiah and Elijah create a microwave theology? How does this tie into America's microwave theology?

An exposition of Mark 9:1-8. What picture do you have a Jesus Christ? Does it make a difference? Should it make a difference?

An exposition of Mark 8:31-38. This passage may do one of three things: It may make you ashamed of your walk with Jesus. It may irritate you that someone would talk about expectations for a disciple. Hopefully, it will challenge you to step up your faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

An expositon of Mark 8:22-30. What does this healing of the blind man have to do with the disciples understanding about Jesus Christ.

An exposition of Mark 8:1-21. Is it possible to read and understand the details about Jesus Christ but still miss His true identity? If you have any doubt, see the disciples in this account.

An exposition of Mark 7:31-37. What is unique about Jesus healing the deaf and mute man? What is the deeper issue that is occuring here? How do you apply this towards the tendency of many churches to use marketing?

What lesson can we learn about evangelism and compromise? What does the word faith mean in light of today's enigmatic meaning?

An exposition of Mark 7:14-23. A further explanation of the true source of defilement. Externals are not the problem, it is something from within a man. What is it?

An exposition of Mark 6:53 - 7:13. What is it that Jesus identifies as the real enemy? If the Pharisees were guilty of succombing to this problem, can we? Do we?

An expositiion of Mark 6:45-52. There are a lot of beliefs about Jesus, but many are wrong. What does Jesus do to teach His disciples that they don't understand who He is? What does this inform us about our understanding about Jesus?

An exposition of Mark 6:30-44. What does teaching have to do with the miraculous feeding? Is it a miracle or a lesson? Who is being taught? What is being taught?

An exposition of Mark 6:14-29. Can a message about a death be more than a depressive story? What do we make of this story about John the Baptist? How can this be inspiring? How can this be a message to preach on Mother's day? Take a listen!!!

An exposition of Mark 6:1-13. What caused Jesus to be amazed? What was Jesus trying to teach the disciples? Where does a church turn to fulfill the Great Commission?

An exposition of Matthew 5:21-43. What is the point of these two healings? Is there some complicated formula that will help us with our spiritual condition?

An exposition of Mark 5:1-20. Does a healthy church receive accolades from the world for doing a good job? What do we see about discipleship in this passage?

An exposition of Mark 4:30-41! Can you be amazed at the Lord Jesus Christ?

An exposition of Mark 4:21-29. What is the place of God"s Word for the Christian? the unbeliever? What does this passage reveal about man centered evangelism?

An exposition of 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
What happens to your faith if Jesus isn't resurrected? What could cause a Christian to be pitiful?

What is the point of this fairly well known parable?
Why does Jesus speak just the parable without the explanation to the larger crowd?
What is the perspective to gain in evangelism from this truth?

An exposition of Mark 3:20-35.
The unforgiveable sin.
Priority of family isn't always right.

An exposition of Mark 3:7-19.
Was there really a rock star atmosphere with Jesus? Why?
What do we learn from the 12 that Jesus appoints?

An exposition of Mark 3:1-6.
Uncovering the problem of healing on the Sabbath that the Pharisees held. How Jesus gave the Pharisees an opportunity to defend their belief with the Scriptures.

An exposition of Mark 2:23-28. What problems did the Pharisees have with Jesus and the Sabbath?

An exposition of Mark 2:18-22.

An exposition of Mark 2:13-17.

An exposition of Mark 2:1-12. What was the issue about Jesus' healing of the paralyzed man? What did Jesus attack in the Scribes thinking? What systematic theology did the Scribes need to rethink?

an exposition of Mark 1:40-45

Mark 1:29-39 exposition
What was the disciples' agenda and how was it different than Jesus' agenda? You might be surprised!!

An exposition of Mark 1:16-28. How demanding was Jesus in calling out disciples? What two things did Jesus do that people talked about throughout the region?

An Exposition of Mark 1:9-15
Why is Jesus baptized?
How intense was Jesus' temptation?
Did Jesus begin ministry with relational evangelism?

What happened to my life that changed me radically?
What was life like before Christ? What did steroids do in my life?
How has God continued to work in my life since becoming a believer?

An exposition of Mark 1:1-8. Find out why the ministry of John the Baptist was part of the plan for the Gospel. What are the implications of John's message for our proclamation of the Gospel?

An exposition of Isaiah 6:1-8. What are you? A person with a vision of a big God or a little god?
The audio may need to be turned up but the passage speaks loud and clear!

What great truths do we find in the first 8 chapters of Romans?

Matthew 10:26-39
What is to be feared? What does fear reveal about ourselves? How do we gain the proper fear?

An Exposition of the final verses of Titus. Also, 3 highlights that come from this pastoral epistle. What if you had to pick out 3 verses to highlight, what would they be?

Exposition of Colossians 3:7-11.
Is there a blueprint on teaching?
Is there a blueprint on handling false teachers?

WARNING: The recording was done at a faster speed, which means my voice sounds a little bit different!

Exposition of Titus 3:1-6
How do we talk when correcting? What was our speech/life like before Christ? What changed?

Exposition of Titus 2:11-15

Exposition of Titus 2:7-10
What is expected of teaching?
What is expected of employees?
Note: 3 minutes of audio were lost in the middle of the recording.

exposition of Titus 2:1-6. What is addressed to the different generations?

What other teachings are dangerous besides major doctrinal heresies? What type of false teaching is more subtle in the church?
An exposition of Titus 1:13-16

What is necessary for an Elder to be competent in doing? Why is it so necessary? Is this still an issue that Elders need to address in the church? Listen to an exposition of Titus 1:9-12

What is the qualification of an Elder? Do these qualifications mean nothing else to other Christians?

What is the point of baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Does it produce anything in one's life?

An Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Straight forward talk on what the Scriptures say about a casual acquaintance with other Christians in the body of Christ. Is Church really that necessary? I don't need others for my spiritual growth, do I?

Find out who was concerned for the Colossian Church and the background that each of them had! It is a lesson from the many lives of these friends

An exposition of Colossians 3:18-21. What has God designed for leadership roles in the family? Why is it tough for a wife to submit? What about an abusive relationship? Do men lead from the lazy boy chair? All these questions are answered in this sermon!

An exposition of Colossians 3:12-17. What behaviors should be exhibited by the new self (born again believer)? What should be the lifestyle of the new self?

A hospital bed is where most physical births take place and we know what should take place. A spiritual birth is from above (being born again) and takes place on the inside. What should we expect to take place for the Christian? Listen to find out!

An exposition of Colossians 3:1-4. The emergent church is harkening back to the ways of monasticism and a wholistic spirituality with nature but our Scripture teaches this isn't the key to spirituality. Listen to what the Scriptures teach about this subject.

An exposition of Colossians 3:5-7. This passage is looking at the necessity of putting to death the flesh. The picture is from an album that deals with this issue and other Christian elements (if you are a fan of hip-hop you should check it out).