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First Bible Church Messages — 1000 episodes
Seven Reasons We Need the Gospel of Mark Now
The Mission of First Bible Church (Madison)
The Wise Church (Decatur)
The Wise Friend (Decatur)
The Wise Friend (Madison)
Wisdom and Words (Decatur)
Wisdom and Words (Madison)
Work and Money in the Book of Proverbs (Madison)
Work, Wealth, and Wisdom (Decatur)
Wisdom and the Heart (Decatur)
Wisdom and the Heart (Madison)
The Path of Wisdom (Decatur)
Wisdom's Way: Folly vs. Wisdom (Madison)
The Beginning of Wisdom (Decatur)
The Beginning of Wisdom (Madison)
God’s Common Grace Through Fallen Fathers
Sanctification: The New Life In Christ
Regeneration: The Application of the Great Exchange
The Great Exchange
A Quick Defense of Original Sin
The First Transfer
Why Is Motherhood Both Glorious and Laborious?
Entering the Great Unknown (Madison)
Parting Words on Service and Success (Decatur)
You Are Now Living in the Book of Numbers
Seven Ways to Prepare the Next Generation
Four Lessons from a Grifter
Christianity in One Letter
The Week That Changed the World
War In the Mideast and Christian Ethics
The Problem with Heroes
Why Everyone Needs a Priest
2026 Missions Conference Session 3 (Sunday Morning)
2026 Missions Conference Session 2
Finding Grace in a Surprising Place
Our Swearing God
Religion, Gender, Race, and Pride
The Sin of Complaining
Time Management 101
Candles, Cleansing, and a Call to Service (Decatur)
Candles, Cleansing, and a Call to Service (Madison)
The God Who Speaks (Decatur)
The God Who Speaks (Madison)
The Nazarite Vow (Decatur)
The Nazarite Vow (Madison)
The Purity God Requires (Decatur)
The Purity God Requires (Madison)
The Burden Bearer
The Firstborn Son
God In a Tent
Christmas By the Numbers
Seven Reasons Why We Need Numbers Today
What Happens After a Believer Dies? (Decatur)
What Happens After a Believer Dies? (Madison)
Welcome to One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church!
First Bible Church and the Holy Spirit
Why Did God Become a Man?
Who is Jesus?
Rejoicing in Heaven (Decatur)
What Does It Mean to Forgive Like God Forgives? (Madison)
The Blessing
Gospel Driven Work (Decatur)
Gospel Driven Work (Madison)
The Great Wait To-Do List (Decatur)
The Great Wait To-Do List (Madison)
Predict the Future with Humility
Predict the Future with Confidence
The Church That Unbelievers Need to See
The First Sexual Revolution
How To Pray For Each Other
Three Principles for Persevering in Adversity
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 6
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 5 (Decatur)
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 5 (Madison)
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 4
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 3
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 2
Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 1
Two Responses to the Gospel (Decatur)
Two Responses to the Gospel (Madison)
Three Fatherly Duties (Decatur)
Three Fatherly Duties (Madison)
Financial Integrity and the Second Coming
Four Kinds of Leaders
Four Marks of God’s Chosen People
How to Stay Humble and Hopeful
Ministry is Like Motherhood
A Battle Plan to Remember God’s Goodness When Doubts Come (Decatur)
Filling the Earth with Christ’s Glory (Madison)
What Holds Us Together
The Greatest Influencer
Four People Fearers of Holy Week
What Is the Fear of God? (Part Two)
What Is the Fear of God?
The Grace of Communion (Decatur)
The Grace of Communion (Madison)
The Grace of Baptism (Decatur)
The Grace of Baptism (Madison)
Separation: Progressively Become Like Jesus
2025 Missions Conference Session 2
2025 Missions Conference Session 3
2025 Missions Conference Session 1
Confrontation: Practice Tough Love
Celebration: Rejoice in Sovereign Circumstances
Delegation: Accomplish the Mission Through Multiplication
Repentance: Make Necessary Changes
The Word: Lead by the Book
Clarity: Focus on the Mission Despite Success
Discernment: Cultivate Skills to Discover Truth
Generosity: Use Authority to Serve People, Not Yourself
Justice (Decatur)
Justice (Madison)
Your King is Coming! 15 Christmas Prophecies in the Remnant Prophets
Your King is Coming! 15 Christmas Prophecies in the Remnant Prophets
Perseverance: Our Continued Effort to Do God’s Will by God’s Grace, Even When It’s Difficult (Decatu
Perseverance: Our Continued Effort to Do God’s Will by God’s Grace, Even When It’s Difficult (Madiso
Organization: Managing Talented People for Maximum Results
Vision: Hope for a Preferable Future
Prayer: Humble Reliance on God Alone
Exiles and Orphans
Twelve Truths About Marriage and Divorce
The Profile of a Reformer
The Principle of Strategic Separation
When God Stirs Your Spirit
The Nine Ins and Outs of the Bible
Help For the Wanderer, the Squanderer, and the Deconstructed
How to Avoid Worthless Religion: Following the Heart of God (Decatur)
How to Avoid Worthless Religion: Following the Heart of God (Madison)
The Prayer of Faith
The Prayer of Faith (Madison)
Patience in Suffering (Decatur)
Patience in Suffering (Madison)
The Foolishness of the Love of Money (Decatur)
The Foolishness of the Love of Money (Madison)
Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan, Do the Right Thing
Fight Fair
The Power of a Peacemaking Church
The Power of Polite Words: “Keep It Clean”
The Power of Polite Words: Give Thanks (Decatur)
The Power of Polite Words: Give Thanks (Madison)
The Power of Polite Words: “Speak Well of Others” (Decatur)
The Power of Polite Words: “Speak Well of Others” (Madison)
The Power of Polite Words: Keep Promises (Decatur)
The Power of Polite Words: Keep Promises (Madison)
The Power of Polite Words: Show Respect
Tell the Truth
Sola Fide or Not?
The Antidote for Partiality: Love-Decatur
The Antidote for Partiality: Love-Madison
The Sin of Partiality (Decatur)
The Sin of Partiality (Madison)
Two Kinds of Christians
Five Mighty Motivations for Christian Living and Ministry
The Gift of a Grown-Up Church
Three Habits of Successful Moms
Temptation and Gullibility (Decatur)
Temptation and Gullibility (Madison)
The Right Kind of Prosperity Gospel
How To Make Wise Decisions
How To Become a Perfect Christian
"He Lived:” Three Pre-Easter Principles
How Jehoiachin Raised the Expectations of Palm Sunday
Learn to Love the Discipline of the Lord
The God Who Keeps His Promises (Decatur)
The God Who Keeps His Promises (Madison)
Is This the One?
2024 Missions Conference Session 2
2024 Missions Conference Session 3
2024 Missions Conference Session 1
Nations Come and Go, But the Book Remains for the Nations
Even the Best of Us
How To Apply 2 Chronicles 7:14
Hezekiah and the Old Testament Church
The Sanctity of Life in 722 BC
A Sobering Caution Against Careless Christianity
How Our Church Can Flourish in 2024
Resolutions in Jerusalem
Nevertheless, Christmas
How The Preacher’s Wife Saved Christmas
Two Advents, Two Paydays
Axe Heads, Angel Armies, and the Siege of Samaria (Decatur)
Axe Heads, Angel Armies, and the Siege of Samaria (Madison)
Miracles, Money, and the Mission
The Immaculate Succession
Justice, Naboth’s Sons, and Orphan Sunday
Sola Scriptura, Justice, and Naboth’s Vineyard
Troublemakers, Reformers, and Sola Scriptura
Elijah: Authenticating Signs of a True Prophet (Decatur)
Elijah: Authenticating Signs of a True Prophet (Madison)
Is God Sovereign Over All Events?
How To Guard the Unity of the Church (And How Not To)
The Folly of Following Your Heart
Two Kinds of People: Believers and Non-Believers- Sheep & Goats (Decatur)
Two Kinds of People: Believers and Non-Believers- Sheep & Goats (Madison)
The Wisdom of Humility
The Wisdom of Prioritizing God
The Wisdom of Organizational Structure
God’s Wisdom Displayed (Decatur)
God’s Wisdom Displayed (Madison)
A Crisis of Leadership
Why We Need 1st and 2nd Kings Now
A Psalm for When You Celebrate
A Psalm for When You’re Thankful (Decatur)
A Psalm for When You’re Thankful (Madison)
A Psalm for When You're Mad
A Psalm for When You Sin (Decatur)
A Psalm for When You Sin (Madison)
A Psalm for When You're Sad
A Psalm for When You're Happy (Madison)
A Psalm for When You’re Happy (Decatur)
A Psalm for When You’re Voting
A Psalm for When You’re Parenting
A Psalm for When You're Confused — Psalm 1
Enjoy Money by Guarding the Gospel
The Charge to Persevere (Decatur)
The Charge to Persevere (Madison)
The Family of God Needs Men of God
Mothers Are the First Line of Defense Against False Teaching
Knowing and Combating Lies with the Truth (Decatur)
Knowing and Combating Lies with the Truth (Madison)
How To Care for Your Pastors
The Church, Widows, and Social Security
Your Role in Developing Leaders for the Next Generation
Our Reasonable Hope
Let’s Decrease Departures from the Faith
The Hymn of the House (Decatur)
The Hymn of the House (Madison)
Above Reproach in Public Humility
Above Reproach in Emotional Maturity
Above Reproach in Doctrinal Purity
Above Reproach in Financial Accountability
Above Reproach in Verbal Integrity
Above Reproach in Family Priority
Above Reproach in Marital Fidelity
Men and Women in the Household of God
Five More Benefits of Faithful Church Attendance in 2023
Nine Benefits of Faithful Church Attendance in 2023
Resolved to Pray in 2023 (Decatur)
Resolved to Pray in 2023 (Madison)
Why Jesus Came, Reason #4: To Win the War
Why Jesus Came, Reason #3: To Bring God Global Glory
Why Jesus Came, Reason #2: To Display God’s Perfections
Why Jesus Came, Reason #1: To Save Sinners
Three Reasons to be Thankful to God for the Gift of Mercy (Decatur)
Three Reasons to be Thankful to God for the Gift of Mercy (Madison)
Is the Bible Pro-Slavery?
The Glory of God in the Beauty of Adoption
Is the Church Anti-Gay?
The Law, the Gospel, and the Protestant Reformation
The Goal of All Teaching in the Church (Decatur)
The Goal of All Teaching in the Church (Madison)
Why First Timothy Now? Five Reasons
Speak the Truth About Jesus
Seek the Lost
Scatter to Live as a Witness
Accept Your Inadequacy, Then Go for It (Session 4)
Take the Right Fork in the Road (Sermon / Session 3)
How To Move Your Relationships Towards The Gospel (Session 1)
The Simplest Way to Share the Gospel (Session 2)
Twenty-Four Hours from Now
Work Wisely (Decatur)
Work Wisely (Madison)
Die Boldly
Age Wisely
Plan Ahead
Appreciate the Ordinary
Respect Authority
Enjoy Money (Decatur)
Enjoy Money (Madison)
Pursue Friendship
Practice Moderation (Decatur)
Practice Moderation (Madison)
Hope In a Just God (Decatur)
Hope In a Just God (Madison)
Fear God
Wise Fathers Embrace Realism
Define Wisdom and Success
Why We Need Ecclesiastes Now
Why the Ascension Matters (Decatur)
Why the Ascension Matters (Madison)
Is the Gospel of John a Credible Testimony or a Conspiracy Theory?
You Follow Me! In Humble Service (Decatur)
You Follow Me! In Humble Service (Madison)
The Three Ropes of Christian Motherhood
Grace That Restores (Decatur)
Grace That Restores (Madison)
The Foundation of Fact in the Appearances of Jesus
The Apex Sign in the Resurrection of Jesus
The Finished Work in the Death of Jesus
The Sovereignty of God in the Suffering of Jesus
The Trivialization of Truth in the Trial of Jesus
The Sin of Expediency in the Arrest of Jesus
The Final Apologetic (Decatur Campus)
The Final Apologetic (Madison Campus)
Africa, Europe, and the High Priestly Prayer
Let Go and Let God (Madison)
Wanted — Cot Carriers (Decatur)
Take Heart!
How To Love the World
The Abiding Disciplines
What We Need Today
The Exclusivity of Christianity
Abortion, Racism, and Love
The Betrayal
Deconstruction, Dirty Jobs, and 2022
The Baby is the Savior of the World (Decatur)
The Baby is the Savior of the World (Madison)
The Baby is the Son of Man
The Baby is the Son of God
The Baby is the Son of David
The Baby is the Son of Joseph (Decatur)
The Baby is the Son of Joseph (Madison)
The Finale
God’s Sovereignty and Our Free Will
The Centrality of the Cross (Decatur)
The Centrality of the Cross (Madison)
The Triumphal Entry and the Constitution
Reasonable Worship (Decatur)
Reasonable Worship (Madison)
A Resolve to Support The Testimony of My Church, Part Two
A Resolve to Support the Testimony of My Church, Part One
A Resolve to Serve the Church (Decatur)
A Resolve to Serve the Church (Madison)
A Resolve to Share the Responsibility
A Resolve to Protect Church Unity
The Purpose of the Church Membership Covenant
Pragmatism, Politics, and the Peace of the Church
Family, Friends, Faith and Funerals
Security of the Saints (Decatur)
The Security of the Saint (Madison)
Relying on God
The Tree of Life
The Lamb is Its Light
The Souls Under the Altar
The Good Shepherd's Missionary Heart
Is Jesus the Only Way to Know and Enjoy God?
If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Who is Jesus?
Like Father, Like Son - Decatur Campus
Like Father, Like Son - Madison Campus
What is Freedom - Decatur Campus
What is Freedom - Madison Campus
I Am the Light of the World
The Reliability of the Bible, Fathers, and The Women in Their Lives
The Two Sides of Jesus
"Come and Drink" - Decatur Campus
"Come and Drink" - Madison Campus
Missions and Memorial Day
The Futility of Cancelling Jesus
Why Do Some Disciples Turn Back From Following Christ?
Sovereign Grace and the Sacrifice of Motherhood
What Are You Here For - Decatur Campus
What Are You Here For? - Madison
Can Reasonable People Believe in Miracles?
What Are the Three Offices of Christ?
The Witness of Scripture in the Case for Christ
Easter and the Final Healing
Does God Still Heal Today?
For Those Who Want to Be Healed
Taking Jesus at His Word - Decatur Campus
Taking Jesus at His Word - Madison Campus
What is a True Worshiper?
The God Who Seeks
The Cause and Cure of Christian Controversy
The Joy of Living in the Light
The Bad News and Good News of John 3:16
What Does it Mean to Be Born Again?
Special Guest Speaker - John 2:13-25
The Sign of the Wine and Sanctity of Life
Are Followers of Jesus Anti-Intellectual?
Why is Jesus Called "the Lamb of God?"
Why Should I Believe John the Baptist's Testimony?
What Does it Mean to Say Jesus is the Son of God?
Why Do Christians Worship a Man?
Welcome the Stranger - Decatur
Welcome the Stranger - Madison
Welcome the Weak - Decatur
Welcome the Weak - Madison
Welcome One Another
Welcome the Fatherless
What is a Welcoming Church?
The Reformation and Our Present Exile
Your Adversary the Devil
How Humility Kills Anxiety
The Organization of a Healthy Church
To Be Called a Christian
The Recruiting Church
The Final Judgment and Our Joyful Inconvenience
How Not to Be An Idolater
Sexual Apologetics
Baptism and a Good Conscience
"We Will Bless the Lord"
Strong Wives, Secure Husbands, Part 2
Strong Wives, Secure Husbands, Part 1
Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
"The Christian Political Ethic"
"The Greatest Nation on Earth"
"Are You Really Born Again?"
How to Live in Exile
The Holy Spirit, Fathers, and the State of Our Nation
“Five Reasons for Optimistic Hope in the Midst of Uncertain Circumstances”
"We Are One"
John 8 - Jess Montegudo - Care Pastor, Decatur
Saving Faith and the Hope of Heaven
Three Reasons to Study 1 Peter
The Ground of All Reasonable Hope
"Then the Lord Answered"
To Understand Suffering, Study Science
How to Help a Friend Who Suffers
The Comfort of Christian Hope
Palm Sunday and the Purpose in Pain
The Problem of Pandemics
What Has Changed and What Hasn't
Facing the Coronavirus with Fact-Based Joy
Facing the Coronavirus with Fact-Based Joy: Full Service
The Practice of Missions
The Zenith of Missions
The Call to Missions
The Birth of Missions
Reason 17: The Joy of Financial Contentment
The Role of Suffering in Missions
"Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways. . ."
Reason 16: The Joy of Disciplined Thinking
How Rosie Ruiz Makes Some Sense of Your Suffering
Reason 15: The Joy of Logical Prayer
Reason 14: The Joy of Managing Church Conflict
Second Cycle of Dispute: Job's "Friends" Don't Back Down
Reason 13: The Joy of Standing Firm
Timeless Principles from Job 1-4
First Cycle of Dispute: Job's Friends vs. Job
Reason 12: The Joy of Imputed Righteousness
Job's Lament
Reason 11: The Joy of Leaving Legalism
God's Megaphone
Reason 10: The Joy of Mentoring
Behind the Scenes of Your Suffering
Reason 9: The Joy of Working Out Salvation
Authentic Christian Love-Matt Dubach-Student Ministry Pastor, Decatur
The Perfect Example of Love-Jared Pittman-Student Ministry Pastor, Madison
Reason 8: The Joy of Christmas
Reason 7: The Joy of Practical Humility
Son of Man, Son of God, King of Kings-Jerry Baker, Pastor: St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church
Reason 6: The Joy of Certain Victory
Reason 5: The Joy of Death's Defeat
Reason 4: The Joy of Jesus' Fame
The Promise: The Unchanging Character of God
God of the Wretched and the Righteous-Daylan Woodall; Pastor, First Missionary Baptist
Reason 3: The Joy of God's Glory
Reason 2: The Joy of Gospel Partnership
The Requirement: Justice, Mercy, Humility
Reason 1: The Joy of Serving Christ
The Summons: The Amnesia of the Defendant
The Cleansing: Idols and Misplaced Faith
William Tyndale: How the English Bible Changed the World
Money and the Church
The Ruler: The Rise of the Shepherd-King
The Celebration of the Lord's Supper
The Restoration: In That Day
The Distinction Between Church and State
The Nations: The Promise of a Global God
The Leaders: A Severe Indictment
The Priesthood of All Believers
Priority: The Ministry of the Word-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Priority: The Ministry of the Word-Andy Wisner, Biblical Counseling Pastor
The Powerful: Ears That Itch for Religious Lies
Initial Contact: Broad Strokes for Bad Times-Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
Necessity: We Need and Miss You
Introduction: History Solves Mystery
Sovereignty: You Are Not Here By Accident
Unity: Destroy the Divider
Variety: Play Your Position-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Trinity: The Model of Community
Theology: Jesus is Lord
Do You Really Belong?
Self-Control: Saying No to Myself and Yes to Jesus
Gentleness: Using Power to Serve Others
Faithfulness: Being a Person People Can Rely On
Goodness: Giving What I've Been Given
Kindness: People are Fragile, Handle with Care
Patience: Stay Calm and Choose Well
Peace: Living in Harmony with God and People
Joy: The Happiness of Knowing Jesus
Love: The King of Virtues
Final Thoughts on Being Rooted in Christ-Jared Pittman, Student Ministry Pastor, Madison
Who Is My Neighbor?-Jeremy Gilbert, Director of Student Ministries
Everyday Life Rooted in Christ-Jared Pittman, Student Ministry Pastor, Madison
Keeping the Heart-Matt Dubach, Student Ministry Pastor
Powerful Prepositions: Union with Christ-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
The Supremacy of Christ-Vance Helms, Discipleship Pastor
One Anothering - Andy Wisner, Biblical Counseling Pastor
Priorities from Paul's Prayer for the Colossians-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
The Redemptive Power of the Christ Dependent Life-Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
Because of the Evidence, We Believe Christ is Raised
Discerning 2
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Die with Hope
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Sing Hosanna!
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Prepare for Judgment
Disciplined
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Believe the Old Testament
Prayerful
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Put Politics in Its Place
Discerning
Be Wary
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Be Bold
Because Christ is Raised, We Will Go and Tell
The Birth of An Enduring Church
Being a Light to the Nations
Reaching the Unreached Around Us: Six Principles for Sharing Our Faith
Reaching the Strangers Next Door
Churches Here, Churches There! But Where Do Churches Come From?
Integrity: Why the Nations Need Our Solid Holiness
Saved From the Nations For the Nations
"And Out Came This Calf"
Strategy: Planning to Be Holy
Discipline: The Habits of Holiness
Jesus in the Tabernacle
The Holy Spirit: The Power of Holiness
What Makes the New Testament New?
Jesus: The Model of Holiness
State of the Church Address
God: The Standard of Holiness
Social Justice vs. Social Gospel
Does Slavery in the Old Testament Disprove Christianity?
Regeneration: The Beginning of Holiness
Embracing the Embarrassment of the Old Testament in 2019
Pressing On to Holiness
The Gift of Contentment
The Gift of Truth
The Gift of Possessions
The Gift of Marriage
Christ: The Content of Christmas, Paul Cheshier-Outreach Pastor
The Gospel According to John, Alexander Roberts-Madison Campus Pastor
The Gift of Life
The Gift of Parents
#8: Why Can't Christians Agree on Christ's Return
Manage Your Week
#7: Don't All Good People Go to Heaven?
Watch Your Language
Worship God God's Way
#6: Doesn't Hypocrisy in the Church Disprove Christianity?
God First, God Alone
The Upside Down Kingdom of God, Alexander Roberts-Madison Campus Pastor
#5: How Can You Say Jesus Is the Only Way?
The Jethro Principle
#4: If There is a God, Why is There so Much Suffering?
How to Pass a Test
#3: Isn't the Trinity Illogical?
God Will Get Glory
#2: Does God Exist?
The Second Most Important Event in History
#1: Is the Bible Reliable?
Is God Fair?
Three Results of Salvation, Alexander Roberts-Madison Campus Pastor
Five Traits of a True Miracle
Three Traits of a Hard Heart
The School of God
The Commission of God: GO!
The Promises of God
The Tenth Commandment
The Ninth Commandment
The Eighth Commandment
The Seventh Commandment
The Sixth Commandment
The Fifth Commandment
Church Family, Renounce all Rivals to the Advocate!
Fathers, Test the Spirits!
The Assurance of Fact-Based Faith
Five Reasons to Give Thankful Praise to God-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
The Heart of Biblical Counseling-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Passover: God's Memorial for Us-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Gospel: Our Only Hope-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Graduates, Prepare for the Return of Christ!
Mothers, It Is the Last Hour!
Growing, Older, Smarter, Stronger
The Reward of the Ambassador-Jeremy Gilbert, Student Ministry Director, Decatur
Testing the Claims of Those Who Identify as Christian
The Resolve of God's Ambassador-Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
The Initiative of God's Ambassador-Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
The Work of the Advocate
The Message of the Ambassador-Jared Pittman, Student Ministry Director, Madison
What to Do After You Sin
The Work of the Ambassador-Jared Pittman, Student Ministry Director, Madison
Welcome to the Fellowship of the Advocate
How the Resurrection Displays the Perfect Wisdom and Innocence of Jesus
The Dove Side of Jesus
The Place of the Ambassador, Pt. 2-Matt Dubach, Student Ministry Pastor
The Place of the Ambassador-Matt Dubach, Student Ministry Pastor
The Serpent Side of Jesus
The Goal (unfinished) of the Ambassador - Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
The Mission of the Serpent Doves
How to Find the Part God Wants You to Play in World Missions
Investing Financially in the Great Commission-John North
The Organising Principle/Stragegic Thinking
A Great Commission Lifestyle
Investing Cheerfully in the Great Commission
The Goal of the Ambassador-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Eternal Perspective-Andy Wisner, Biblical Counseling Pastor
Investing Systematically in the Great Commission
Investing Sacrificially in the Great Commission
The Kingdom of God and Its Embassy-Andy Wisner, Biblical Counseling Pastor
Marital Fitness: Gary Thomas, Guest Speaker
The Marriage and the Family of the Ambassador-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Financial Fitness: Stewardship of Money
The Character of the Ambassador-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Intellectual Fitness: Stewardship of the Mind
Physical Fitness: Stewardship of the Body
The Charge of the Ambassador-Vance Helms, Discipleship Pastor
Spiritual Fitness: Stewardship of the Soul
The Art of Biblical Persuasion
Certainty #8: You Will Enjoy God Forever
Certainty #7: You Will Enter the New Earth in Your Forever Body
Certainty #6: You Will Stand Before Christ in Judgment
Certainty #5: You Will Witness the Return of Christ
Certainty #4: Your Body Will Be Resurrected
Certainty #3: Life After Death
Certainty #2: You Will Die
Bad News, Good News
Certainty #1: You Will Experience Adversity
The Gospel Restores the Priesthood of All Believers
The Long-Deserved and Unstoppable Judgment of God
The Church, The State, and Our Patient God
The Gospel Reclaims Music
Nationalism, Exceptionalism, and Boastful Leaders
The Gospel Establishes Social Justice
Rich Christians and Social Justice
The Gospel Returns Dignity to Work
The Grace of Prayer: In Jesus' Name
Women, Worship and Tough Love
A Warning to the Proud
The Grace of Prayer: Confess!
The Grace of Prayer: Ask!
Why Attendance Will Go Down the More We Study Amos
The Grace of Prayer: Give Thanks!
Unfriendly Borders and Welcome Warnings
The Grace of the Lord's Supper
The Grace of Baptism
The Grace of the Word
Grace for Those Who Lose Their Love
Therefore, Get a Strong Grip on the Sword
Therefore, Put on the Helmet of Salvation
Therefore, Pick Up Your Faith Shield
Therefore, Put on Your "Ready Shoes"
Therefore, Do the Right Thing Every Time!
Therefore, Fasten Your Truth Belt!
Therefore, Study the Devil
The Simple Practice of the Christian Life-Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
Therefore, Confirm Your Calling-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Therefore, Take Your Theology to Work
Therefore, Raise the Next Generation of Disciples, Part Two
Jesus the Great High Priest-Matt Dubach, Director of Student Ministries, Decatur
Unity Through Humility-Jared Pittman, Director of Student Ministries, Madison
Have Mercy On Me, O God!-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Real Repentance-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
When God Feels Far Away-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Abide in Truth-Matt Dubach, Director of Student Ministries, Decatur Campus
Therefore, Raise the Next Generation of Disciples
Abide in Love-Jeremy Gilbert, Director of Student Ministries, Decatur Campus
Therefore, Husbands, Love Your Wives
Abiding in the Light-Jared Pittman, Director of Student Ministries, Madison Campus
Therefore, Wives, Submit to Your Husbands
Therefore, Give Yourself Up!
Spiritual Gifts
Therefore, Be Filled With the Holy Spirit!
Adrift from God-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Fruit of the Spirit 2
Therefore, Soberly Stand Your Post
The Fruit of the Spirit - Love
Therefore, Learn Sexual Apologetics
The Works of the Flesh
Therefore, Walk in Love
Reconcile or Perish!
Diversity and Unity in the Church
Three Characteristics of a Missions Sending Church
Therefore, Be a Giver, Not a Taker
Three Responses to the Flesh
The Spirit vs. the Flesh
Therefore, Be Angry and Don't Be Angry
Therefore, Speak the Truth in Love
What Does it Mean to Be Spirit Filled?
A Primer on the Holy Spirit
Therefore, Make Logical Lifestyle Decisions
Blue Lives Matter
Therefore, Build Up the Church
Therefore, Go: Step Up and Serve!
Unborn Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
Therefore, Grow: Grow Up in a Community Group
Therefore, Gather: Show Up On Sunday!
Why All Lives Matter
Therefore, Resolve to Walk in a Manner Worthy
We Believe in the Incarnation
We Believe in the Doxology
We Believe in Prayer
We Believe in Purposeful Suffering
We Believe in Missions
We Believe in the Gospel
Lessons From a King After a National Election
We Believe in Church Membership
Lessons from a King Before a National Election
We Believe in Racial Reconciliation
A King to Fight for Us, 2
We Believe in the Glory of God Alone
A King to Fight for Us
We Believe in Christ Alone
A King Replaced
We Believe in Faith Alone
Saul
We Believe in Grace Alone (a.k.a. Sovereign Grace)
Ichabod
We Believe in Regeneration
How to Be a Witness for Jesus in One-Off Encounters
We Believe in Our Total Inability
Eli's Sons
We Believe in the Holy Christian Church
Hannah's Son
We Believe in the Spirit's Sealing
The God We Can Know-Vance Helms, Discipleship Pastor
We Believe in the Trinity-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
We Believe in the Son's Redemption
We Believe in the Father's Election
Five Reasons We Need Ephesians Now
What to Expect at Church Next Sunday
The Twelve–Hour Sermon
The Triumph of the Gospel
Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Giving Thanks in the Storms
Are We All Created Equal?
The Perils of Procrastination
Fathers, Teach the Providence of God!
For God's Sake, Defend Yourself!
An Inconvenient Christianity
Eight Marks of a Bond Servant of Christ-Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Praying for Strength from a Sovereign God-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Six Temptations Your Church Leaders Face
The Examination of a Servant–Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Praying for Knowledge from a Sovereign God - Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Principles Disciples of Jesus Christ Can Learn from the Life of Joseph–Matt Dubach, Director of St
The Way of a Servant - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Four Great Bible Words Every Mom Should Know
The Character of a Servant - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
7 Marks of Growing in Christ–Matt Dubach, Director of Student Ministries
A Sermon on Sleeping in Church
Business, Government, and Religious Freedom
Dealing with Doubt-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
The Integrated Christian Life - Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
The Name of the Lord Jesus
Biblical Scholars, Christian Celebrities, and Grace Alone
Corporate Directives and Individual Realities - Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
Finding and Doing the Will of God
Personal Examples and Individual Challenges from the Life of Peter - Paul Cheshier, Outreach Pastor
Raised!: The Case Against Pitiful Christians
Is the Return of Christ Near?
Three Signs of a Successful Testimony
Is Socialism Biblical?
The Profitable Partnership of Business and Missions
Session 3
Session 4
Session 2
Session 1
Sending Sons and Daughters, Together
What Should I Think About Immigration?
Should I Carry a Gun?
Teach Your Children What to Look for in a Spouse, Together
Are We Losing Religious Freedom?
Raise Strong Daughters, Together
Raise Courageous Sons, Together
What is the Evangelical Voting Block?
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?, 4
Show God's Love, Together, 2
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?, 3
Show God's Love, Together
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?, 2
Fill God's World, Together
Do God's Work, Together
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
Resolve to Redirect Your Love in 2016
Follow the Lamb, For He is Your King!: Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
Love the Lamb, For He is Your Mediator!
Trust the Lamb, For He is Your Substitute!
Worship the Lamb, For He is Your God!
Thanksgiving in Athens, Pt. 2
Thanksgiving in Athens, Pt. 1
The Gospel for the Meek On Orphan Sunday-Herbie Newell
The Mutual Consent Argument/The Majority Argument
Fifty Years of Reasoning From Scripture
The Civil Rights Argument: Isn't Being Gay the Same as Being Black?
Here I Raise My Ebenezer
Proclaiming Truth in a Contrary Culture
Justified By Faith Alone
The Male Prostitution Argument: Isn't Paul Only Condemning Promiscuity?
Europe, Women, and the Gospel
The Divorce Argument: Aren't Traditionalists Being Hypocritical?
Leaders, Lovers and Losers
The Shellfish Argument & the Polygamy Argument
How to Argue Like a Christian
The Silence Argument: Didn't Jesus Approve of Same-Sex Marriage by Saying Nothing?
Prosperity Theology vs. Tribulation Theology
The Genetics Argument: What If I Was Born This Way?
The Sending Church and Sovereign Grace
What If Someone I Love is Gay?
Herod: The Inglorious End of a Proud Politician
Abounding in Hope from God-Alexander Roberts, Madison Campus Pastor
In Debt to the Gospel - Wayne Campbell, Pastor-Potter's House Community Church
Jesus Our Advocate - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Barnabas: The Encouraging Team-Builder
Cornelius: Catfish and the Great Commission
Saul: A Terrorist Turns to Christ
Philip: evangelism.org
Simon: Beware of Counterfeit Christians
Stephen: The First Christian Martyr
The Witness of Organization
The Witness of Civil Disobedience
The Witness of Church Discipline
The Witness of Boldness
The Witness of Signs and Wonders
The Witness of Unity
The Witness of Baptism
The Witness of Sermons, 2
Are You Free - Paul Cheshier, Pastor of Assimilation and Outreach
Contentment and Giving - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Scripture and Technology - Alexander Roberts, Pastor to Students
How to Enjoy the Peace of God - Alexander Roberts, Pastor to Students
Scripture and the Care of the Soul - Paul Cheshier, Pastor of Assimilation and Outreach
Unity in the Church and the Home - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Scripture and God's Will for Your Life - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
The Witness of Sermons
Scripture and Equipping the Saints - Matt Dubach, Associate Director of Student Ministry
The Witness of the Holy Spirit
Scripture and Singing - Bruce Ellsworth, Worship Pastor
The Witness of the Apostles
Scripture and the Past - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Witness of the Book of Acts
Jesus: I Am With You Always
Scripture and Sanctification - Matt Dubach, Associate Director of Student Ministry
The Soldiers: So They Took the Money
Got Bible (in your heart) for That?: The Lost Art of Scripture Memorization - Alexander Roberts, Pas
The Women: Go and Tell
Temptation and Scripture - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Soldiers: Truly This Was the Son of God
Session 3
Session 4
Session 2
Session 1
Missions, Translations and Scripture
Pilate: He Gave Him No Answer
Caiaphas: You Have Said So
The Clarity/Perspicuity of Scripture - Vance Helms, Pastor of Discipleship
The Father: Your Will Be Done
The Place of Scripture in the Life of the Believer - Paul Cheshier, Pastor of Assimilation and Outre
Peter: You Will Deny Me
The Inerrancy of Scripture - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Judas Iscariot: One of You Will Betray Me
The Sufficiency of Scripture - Vance Helms, Pastor of Discipleship
How to Stay Married!
Raising Disciples
Caiaphas: And They Paid Him
The Authority of Scripture
Mary: What She Has Done Will Also Be Told
The Setting: The Passover is Coming
The Root of Jesse: Jesus and the United States
Prince of Peace
Immanuel: God (Really) Is With Us!
The Choice Vine: Unconditional Love Misunderstood
The Branch of the Lord: Three Marks of the Elect
The Lord: Lessons on Credible Leadership
Participating in Culture While Not Allowing It to Control Us - Matt Dubach & Vance Helms
The Lord of Hosts: Peace Through Humility
Helping the Next Generation Navigate Cultural Challenges - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
The Holy One: Israel's Problem and Ours
Family: The Hard Work and High Calling of Marriage
Media/Technology Use and Abuse - Alexander Roberts, Pastor to Students
Productivity: The Christian Work Ethic
Pursuing Holiness in a Fallen Culture - Paul Cheshier, Pastor of Assimilation and Outreach
Hope - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Hope for the Hurting - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Believer's Roles & Responsibilities in Culture - Vance Helms, Pastor of Discipleship
Liberty: When Work and Government Collide
#5: Because the Bible is the Inspired Word of God
Idolatry: The Futility of Work-Worship
#4: Because We Are Living in the Last Days
Authority: God's Gift for Our Good
#3: Because Understanding the Bible is Hard Work
Strategy: Every Member a Missionary
#2: Because Sound Doctrine Must Be Multiplied
Integrity: Being a Complete Worker
#1: Because the Gospel Must Be Guarded
Dignity: How Love and Glory Guide Your Career Path
Different Together - Paul Cheshier, Pastor of Assimilation and Outreach
Different Together - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Our Prayer, Your Friends, God's Glory
Our Plan, Your Gift, God's Glory
Jesus is Like a Shepherd-King
Jesus is Like a Bridegroom
Jesus is Like a Thief
Jesus is Like the Summer
Jesus is the Son of Man
The Abomination of Desolation
Missions and the Second Coming
Birth Pains on Father's Day
Jerusalem: Ground Zero
Death, Taxes and the Second Coming
Remembering the Rebirth of a Nation - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Rightly Receiving the Truth - Vance Helms, Pastor of Discipleship
Building Character Through Trials - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Call - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
A Mother's Song - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Called to Be Holy - Alexander Roberts, Pastor to Students
Taming the Tongue - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Hell is for Real
Warning to the Wealthy and Worldly - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Jesus and "Persons of Faith"
Remember Jesus Christ, Risen
The Masterpiece of God's Refuge - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
When Half Right is All Wrong
Lord of the Decomposing Locusts - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Three Mistakes of the Palm Sunday Crowd
Are the Gospels Reliable?
Lord of the Flying Locusts - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Is it OK for a Christian to ________?
Serve Your Way to Greatness
So You Want to Be a Leader?
Three Marks of a True Christian
The Good Man
The One Thing
God's Unlikely Witness
The Master's Plan
Doesn't Calvinism Kill Missions?
Manage God's Money
Bring Your Children to Jesus
Why Do Some Believe and Some Do Not?
Soften Your Heart
Why Do I Sin, 2
Put Your Spouse in Their Place
Why Do I Sin?
Get a License for Sex
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ
Honor the Complementary Differences Between Men and Women
Isn't Being Religious Enough?
Are People Basically Good?
Embrace the Purpose of Marriage
Can I Trust the Bible?
How to Get and Grant Forgiveness
How God Rescues a Stray Sheep
Have a Humble New Year!
Joy to the World: He Rules the World
Joy to the World: The Curse that Christmas Cures
Blessings, Punishments and Vows
Joy to the World: The Savior Reigns
Joy to the World: Receive Your King, Or Else
10 Reasons for Giving Thanks - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Is Our Gospel God's Gospel - Paul Cheshier, Pastor of Assimilation and Outreach
The Root of Good and Bad Marriages - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
Support the Testimony of the Church, 2
The Six D's of Holiness, Pt. 4
Support the Testimony of the Church
The Six D's of Holiness, Pt. 3
Serve the Ministry of the Church
The Six D's of Holiness, Pt. 2
Share the Responsibility of the Church
The Six D's of Holiness, Pt. 1
Penal Substitutionary Atonement
Protect the Unity of the Church
Order: A Competent Leadership Team
State of World Missions: 2013 - Joseph Swanson, Missionary
Purpose: A Clear Mission
Worship, Sex and Clean Living
Love: A Caring Community
The Five Sacrifices and Priest Prep 101
All of Him, in All of Me, for All of Them
Discipline: The Consistent Practice of the Truth
13 Reasons Why You Should Study Leviticus
Sacrament: The Careful Portrayal of the Truth
Truth: The Coherent Preaching of the Word
What Is the Church?
Who Is Jesus?
Sending, Not Losing
Six Things to Teach Your Children, 6: Beware of Dangerous Teachers
Six Things to Teach Your Children, 5: Help Hurting People
Six Things to Teach Your Children, 4: Guard Your Heart
Six Things to Teach Your Children, 3: Honor Your Parents
Six Things to Teach Your Children, 2: Trust Jesus in Storms
Six Things to Teach Your Children, 1: Give Thanks for Food
Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?
Why People Don't Believe
To The Man of the House
The Spiritual Precedence of Godly Urban Restoration - Randy Nabors, Guest Speaker
How To Judge the Spiritual Condition of Yourself and Others
Three Ways to Know You Are Saved
The Unpardonable Sin
Fulfill Your Ministry - Alexander Roberts, Pastor to Students
The Christian Baptism - Alexander Roberts, Pastor to Students
Redemptive Relationships Revisited, Pt 2 - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
What Should Disciples Do On Sunday?
5 Characteristics of People the Lord Uses - Wayne Campbell, Madison Campus Pastor
Redemptive Relationships Revisited, Pt 1 - Wayne Campbell, Pastor to Students
How Do We Keep Killing Sin? - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
On Being An Easy Yoke Church
How Capernaum Is Like Decatur
What is Killing Sin? - Jess Montegudo, Associate Pastor
The Word of God, Public Opinion Polls, and the Wrong Side of History