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First Family Church Sermons — 841 episodes
Stand and See | Exodus 14:1–31
The Trinitarian Presence and Power of God | 1 Corinthians 2:1–16
When God’s Presence Goes Public (Pt. 3: Salvation and Covering) | Exodus 11:1–12:42
When God’s Presence Goes Public (Pt. 2: Supremacy and Confrontation) | Exodus 7:8–10:29
The Lord Who Reigns | Psalm 16
The King Who Comes | Psalm 118
Holy Spirit Help | Romans 8 & Ephesians 5
When God’s Presence Goes Public (Pt. 1: Promise and Resistance) | Exodus 5:1–7:7
God’s Presence and Human Reluctance (Pt. 2) | Exodus 4:1–31
God’s Presence and Human Reluctance (Pt. 1) | Exodus 3:11–22
His Presence, His Purpose | Exodus 3:1–10
Divine Movement in Deadly Misery | Exodus 2
The Present Hand in Painful Places | Exodus 1
The Movement and the Moments | Intro to Exodus
When the Holy Spirit Speaks | Acts 13:1–3
Celebrate Life | Psalm 139:13–16
Preparing for His Presence: Responding | Psalm 27
Preparing for His Presence: Awakening | Genesis 28:10–22
The Response of the Redeemed | Luke 1:46–56
The Son’s Presence | Luke 1:39–45
The Spirit’s Power | Luke 1:34–38
The Father’s Plan | Luke 1:26–33
Embrace Relationships | 2 Timothy 4:9–22
Embrace Responsibilities | 2 Timothy 4:1–8
The Source of Our Exhortation (Pt. 2) | 2 Timothy 3:1–17
The Source of Our Exhortation (Pt. 1) | 2 Timothy 3:1–17
The Style of Our Exhortation | 2 Timothy 2:14–26
Transformational Generosity (Pt. 2)
Transformational Generosity (Pt. 1)
The World’s Greatest Problem | Romans 3:9–18
Endure from a Vertical Perspective | 2 Timothy 2:3–13
Endure from a Horizontal Perspective | 2 Timothy 1:13–2:2
Endure from a Gospel Perspective | 2 Timothy 1:8–12
Gentleman, Restart Your Engine | 2 Timothy 1:1–7
2 Timothy Overview | Final Words
2 Thessalonians 3:16–18
2 Thessalonians 3:14–15
2 Thessalonians 3:6–13
2 Thessalonians 3:1–5
The Believer’s Sanctification
2 Thessalonians 2:13–17
The Devil’s Deadly Weapon
2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (Pt. 1)
2 Thessalonians 1:11–12
2 Thessalonians 1:5–10
2 Thessalonians 1:1–4
1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
1 Thessalonians 5:14–22
1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
1 Thessalonians 4:9–12
1 Thessalonians 4:1–8
It was a Week of Finality | John 20:19–23
It was a Week of Fulfillment | John 12:12–19
The Coming of the Lord Jesus
1 Thessalonians 3:11–13
1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:10 (Pt. 2)
1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:10 (Pt. 1)
1 Thessalonians 2:13–16
1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (Part 2)
1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (Part 1)
Turning to God
1 Thessalonians 1:8–10
1 Thessalonians 1:1–7
The Spiritual Steward | 1 Corinthians 4:1–2
The Generational Steward | Psalm 127
The Gracious Steward | 2 Corinthians 8–9
The Faithful Steward | Matthew 25:14–30
The Time is Now | Hebrews 5:11–14
The Light of Christ | Christmas Eve 2024
The Body of Christ
The Offices of Christ
The Incarnation of Christ
The Expectation of Christ
The Book of Zechariah
The Book of Zephaniah
The Book of Nahum
The Book of Obadiah
The Book of Amos (Part 2)
The Book of Amos (Part 1)
Eyes Up | GO Week 2024
Mission Wisdom | GO Week 2024
The Book of Joel
The Book of Hosea (Part 2)
The Book of Hosea (Part 1)
The Word that does the Work | 1 Thessalonians 2:13
The Chain of Christian Connection | Colossians 4:7–18
The Preeminence of Christ in Our Witness and Mission | Colossians 4:2–6
The Preeminence of Christ in Our Work | Colossians 3:22–4:1
The Preeminence of Christ in our Homes | Colossians 3:18–21
Raised with Christ: The Acts (Part 3) | Colossians 3:15–17
Raised with Christ: The Acts (Part 2) | Colossians 3:12–14
Raised with Christ: The Acts (Part 1) | Colossians 3:5–11
Raised with Christ: The Facts | Colossians 3:1–4
Dead to the World’s Elements (Part 4) | Colossians 2:20–23
Living Christianly in a Politically Charged Culture
Dead to the World’s Elements (Parts 2 + 3) | Colossians 2:16–19
Dead to the World’s Elements (Part 1) | Colossians 2:8–15
What it Means to Walk in Christ | Colossians 2:6–7
Christ in You and You in Christ (Pt. 2) | Colossians 2:1–5
Christ in You and You in Christ (Pt. 1) | Colossians 1:24–29
Pentecost and the Mission of God | Acts 2:1–13
The Real Reason We Don’t Witness
The Ascension and the Mission of God | Acts 1:1–11
The Cross of the Gospel | Colossians 1:21–23
The Christ of the Gospel | Colossians 1:15–20
The Gospel of Christ and Continuing Prayer | Colossians 1:9-14
The Gospel of Christ and Thankful Prayer | Colossians 1:1-8
Christ Alone | Colossians 1:18
The Final Word of the Grave
The Final Word of the Cross
Killing Cultural Christianity
Review of Galatians 5:16–26
Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness and Self-Control
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness and Faithfulness
Fruit of the Spirit: Patience and Kindness
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy and Peace
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
Overview of Galatians 5:16–26
Life From A–Z
Following: What Fish Do
Fishing: What Followers Do
Travis’ Top 5
Reflecting on the Goodness of God from Psalm 100
Where does worship come from?
The Treasure of Worship | Matthew 2:10–11
4 words that help us understand the kingship of Christ
The Treasure of the King | Matthew 2:1–12
How can I better understand the concept of “affections”?
The Treasure of the Incarnation | Matthew 1:22–25
Covenant and Conflict: A Theological Perspective on the Current Middle East Crisis
The Treasure of Our Salvation | Matthew 1:18–21
What’s the difference between sovereignty and providence?
The Treasure of Providence | Matthew 1:1–17
Why is there suffering and evil?
Why? The Answer (Pt. 2) | Job 42:7–17
How did Job know he was blameless?
Why? The Answer (Pt. 1) | Job 38–42:6
Why? The Approach (Pt. 2) | Job 32–37
Are there other doctrinal words for transcendence and immanence?
David and Asaph on waiting
Why? The Approach (Pt. 1) | Job 4–31
Who are the sons of God in Job 1?
Why? The Anguish | Job 1–3
What does it look like to live on mission today?
A People on Mission
Is “missions” a spiritual gift?
Does the Old Testament have a sending theme?
God’s Great [co]Mission
Philippians 4:21–23
How do Philippians 4:13 and 4:19 Connect?
Philippians 4:15–20
What false doctrine does Philippians 4 subtly dismantle?
Philippians 4:10–14
Why did Paul use the word “virtue” in Philippians 4:8?
Philippians 4:8–9
Who’s really holding who? (+ one question)
Philippians 4:2–7
What kinds of clarity should I pursue?
Philippians 4:1
Philippians 3:15–21
Does “sinner by nature” exempt me from responsibility?
Philippians 3:12–14
What is imparted and infused righteousness?
Philippians 3:7–11
Does “trying” apply to sanctification? (and other questions)
Philippians 3:1–6
Profiles in Partnership: Epaphroditus
What does “in the Lord” mean in Philippians 2:29?
Philippians 2:25–30
Profiles in Partnership: Timothy
How does Augustine connect to selflessness?
Philippians 2:19–24
Meet Josiah South
Understanding sanctification
Philippians 2:12–18
What is Kenosis?
Philippians 2:5–11
Do futurists and idealists view the beast and the false prophet differently?
Philippians 2:1–4
Meet the Summer Interns
4 observations from Philippians 1:27–30
Philippians 1:27–30
Meet Todd Stiles
Is Philippians a collection of snapshots?
Philippians 1:21–26
3 potential cancers to a local church
Philippians 1:12–20
Who in the world is John Harper?
Philippians 1:3–11 (Pt. 2)
3 things I really like about last Sunday’s communion song
Philippians 1:3–11 (Pt. 1)
How to declare the works of God without boasting
Philippians 1:1–2
How does FFC partner with the SBC? An interview with Tim Lubinus about the Cooperative Program
Overview of Philippians
2 followup resources for Passion Week + 1 question
Day Eight: Resurrection Sunday
Why does First Family observe communion weekly?
Day One: Palm Sunday
3 statements that personalize Psalm 22
Psalm 22
How Does John the Baptist Illustrate Psalm 90?
FFC Stories: Sara Hentzel
Psalm 90
Is the Lord’s Prayer a lament?
Psalm 13
Why does Psalm 126 have sowing and reaping language?
Psalm 126
What does it mean for God to “lift up my head”?
Psalm 3
Are there things only the Holy Spirit can do?
Psalm 12
Is there a New Testament example of lamenting?
Psalm 42
6 Resources for our Psalms of Lament Series
Psalms of Lament Overview
Is the Great Commission only verbally mandated?
Relationships Matter | 1 Timothy 1:1–7, 18–20
Was Timothy a Pastor AND a Deacon?
Truth Matters | 1 Timothy 4:1–16
Q&A on Church Leadership
Leadership Matters | 1 Timothy 3:1–13
Are there other metaphors for the church? Plus, why I’m using the CSB this year
Identity Matters | 1 Timothy 3:15
Can I trust how we got our Bible?
The One Thing
5 facts about the incarnation
Anticipating Christ: Light
Does obedience produce sanctification or help me experience it?
Anticipating Christ: Love
Where does Jesus get His joy?
Anticipating Christ: Joy
Why the difference of wording in Luke 2:14?
Anticipating Christ: Peace
How can I invite my family to church?
Anticipating Christ: Hope
Does God ordain all things? Plus two other questions
Holiness in the Midst of Hostility: Review
What doctrine does 1 Peter 5:12 point to?
Standing Firm in True Grace | 1 Peter 5:12–14
SPECIAL EPISODE: What fundamental principle guides a believer’s vote?
When Satan Twists Suffering | 1 Peter 5:8–11
Does God have different types of love?
Humility 101 | 1 Peter 5:6–7
Meet Jen Coleman
The Gospel and North America: Living on Mission
What was the essence of Jonah’s, Jesus’, and Paul’s preaching?
God’s Global Means
Does Jonah 4:11 refer to children?
The Gospel and Non-America
The Jonah Syndrome: An Extended Conversation Between Father and Son (Sharing the Gospel When It’s Humanly Hard)
God’s Global End
1 Peter Interlude: Biblical Eldership
How Shepherds Lead and How Sheep Follow | 1 Peter 5:1–5
Two more words that accompany devotion
18 Years of Developing Devoted Followers of Jesus
Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 3) | 1 Peter 4:15–19
Is persecution likely to increase?
Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 2) | 1 Peter 4:14
FFC Stories: Lauren Baker
Another helpful passage when facing “fiery trials”
Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 1) | 1 Peter 4:12–13
FFC Stories: Joel and Sarah North
Are there 3 categories of spiritual gifts? Plus 2 other musings
Spiritual Gifts: For the Good of Others and the Glory of God | 1 Peter 4:10–11
Loving Hospitality | 1 Peter 4:8–9
Why did the Thessalonians not need reminded of the times?
End-Times Praying | 1 Peter 4:7
Living for the Will of God (Part 2) | 1 Peter 4:3–6
Belt-Tightening Biographies
Living for the Will of God (Part 1) | 1 Peter 4:1–2
Would you sprinkle someone on their deathbed? And other baptism questions
Biblical Baptism | 1 Peter 3:21–22
Why does Christ’s ascension matter?
Christ’s Suffering and our Salvation | 1 Peter 3:18–22
What sources a good apologetic?
Responding to Being Reviled for Righteousness | 1 Peter 3:13–17
The Basis of Blessing | 1 Peter 3:8–12
The Subject of Marriage: Husbands | 1 Peter 3:7
Was Peter thinking about Genesis 20 when he mentioned Sarah?
The Subject of Marriage: Wives | 1 Peter 3:1–6
Meet RJ Parks
Is civil disobedience allowed in matters of conscience?
Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 2) | 1 Peter 2:22–25
The Apostle Paul on Suffering
Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 1) | 1 Peter 2:18–21
Human Government and the Christian | 1 Peter 2:13–17
Two Helpful Books for our Month of Prayer
Being Subject, Living Freely | 1 Peter 2:13–17
Who we are and what we do: Does the order matter?
Who We Are and What We Do (Part 2) | 1 Peter 2:11–12
Who We Are and What We Do | 1 Peter 2:9–10
God’s grace is present tense grace
Of First Importance (Part 2) | 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
Good Friday
Q and A: God’s Word
Of First Importance (Part 1) | 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
An Illustration from Berlin
How did early Christians, who didn’t have personal Bibles, grow in God’s Word?
Is “the Word” spoken of in 1 Peter 2:2 referring to the Scriptures or to Christ?
Why does Peter emphasize “all” on only some of the sins listed in 1 Peter 2:1?
The Stone and the Stones | 1 Peter 2:4–8
Meet Becky Doubleday
Are spiritual gifts really that simple? And spontaneous?
The Taste that Transforms | 1 Peter 2:1–3
How is the Word of God necessary for the new birth?
What the Good News Is and Does | 1 Peter 1:22–25
How does prayer show up practically at FFC?
Did Christ have a body before the incarnation?
The Foundation for Living Fearfully | 1 Peter 1:17–21
What Are the General Views of the Coming of Christ?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ | 1 Peter 1:13
Meet Heidi Hight
How Does Paul Echo Peter When It Comes to Grace?
Future Hope and Present Holiness | 1 Peter 1:13–16
Do Suffering and Glory Really Go Together?
Concerning This Salvation | 1 Peter 1:10–12
4 Ways to Translate Emotions
Unrelenting Rejoicing | 1 Peter 1:6–9
The Gifts of Hope
The Majestic Mountain of God’s Mercy | 1 Peter 1:3–5
The Trinity and the Treasure of our Identification | 1 Peter 1:1–2
3 Helpful Resources on Suffering + 1 New Value
Holiness in the Midst of Hostility
Does Romans 1 Describe a Specific Historical Situation?
The Headwaters of Abortion
How Can I Think Properly About Surrender?
Spiritual Warfare: The Arenas
Spiritual Warfare: The Enemy
The Truth of Christmas (Part 3)
The Truth of Christmas (Part 2)
What did Paul mean by the phrase “the fullness of time”?
The Truth of Christmas (Part 1)
How do I make it through my first Christmas without a loved one?
How Can I Better Understand the Degrees of Relationship?
Walking with Christ till the End // Ephesians 6:21–24
Godly Zeal // Numbers 25
Your Mind as a Control Tower and Praying Missionally
Walking with Christ in Spiritual Warfare (Part 2) // Ephesians 6:14–20
Evangelism // John 4
4 Books I’d Recommend on Spiritual Warfare
Walking with Christ in Spiritual Warfare // Ephesians 6:10–13
Does the bible endorse slavery?
Walking with Christ in the Workplace // Ephesians 6:5–9
Spiritual Gifts Q&A
Personal God // Luke 19
Living Sent (Part 2)
Meet Travis Walker
Sara’s Story
Living Sent
How much should we expose our children to, or shield our children from, the things of the world?
What’s a good first step to being a better dad?
Walking with Christ in the Family // Ephesians 6:1–4
Three ways to strengthen your marriage
Walking with Christ in Marriage // Ephesians 5:22–33
Todd’s Tips Concerning the Lord’s Will and the Holy Spirit’s Filling
Walking with Christ in Discernment // Ephesians 5:15–21
2 Books To Help Couples Avoid (or Recover From) Pornography
Walking with Christ in the Light (Pt. 2) // Ephesians 5:7–14
How do you foster a culture of missions and evangelism at a church?
Meet Stan Hayek
Walking with Christ in the Light // Ephesians 5:3–6
Does God Love Everybody the Same Way?
Walking with Christ in Love // Ephesians 5:1–2
2 Books and 2 Views
Walking with Christ in Forgiveness // Ephesians 4:31–32
Are the sins in Ephesians 4:31 connected?
Walking with Christ in Holiness (Pt. 2) // Ephesians 4:25–32
How do I come back after drifting away from the Lord?
Does Paul explain depravity elsewhere?
Walking with Christ in Holiness // Ephesians 4:17–24
Meet Julie Day
Are There Essentially 2 Categories of Spiritual Gifts?
Walking with Christ Towards Maturity: An Applicational Overview // Ephesians 4:4–16
Is there validity to modern-day political prophets?
Potential Pitfalls for Followers of Christ
Walking with Christ Towards Maturity // Ephesians 4:12–16
5 Ways Spiritual Gifts Operate
Walking with Christ in Variety (Part 2) // Ephesians 4:7–11
Meet Tanner Battles
Who and what is the 435 Network?
Eyes to the Harvest
How does FFC give toward missions?
A bit more on variety and unity
Walking with Christ in Variety (Part 1) // Ephesians 4:7–11
How many should send and how many should go?
Use the Bible to read the Bible
Walking with Christ in Unity (Part 2) // Ephesians 4:4–6
Long-fused or short-tempered?
Walking with Christ in Unity (Part 1) // Ephesians 4:2–3
What’s your most impactful memory at FFC?
Why is hypocrisy so dangerous?
Walking with Christ // Ephesians 4:1
What does it mean to “abide”?
The Best Book I’ve Read on the Holy Spirit
The Fruit-Bearing Work of the Holy Spirit
Why would God create people knowing some of them would go to hell?
Loving your LGBTQ+ Neighbor
A Change of Affection
Was Jesus indwelt with the Holy Spirit?
How do we do greater works than Jesus?
The Helping Work of the Holy Spirit
Did Lot’s wife look back or *go* back before she was turned into a pillar of salt? And what can we learn from her and Lot in this story?
Who are the “Rulers of this Age” in 1 Corinthians 2:6?
The Illuminating Work of the Holy Spirit
How can we talk to unbelievers about Christ without using “Christianese”?
3 Views on Acts 2:19–20 and 2 Movements in Romans 8:1–17
The Indwelling Work of the Holy Spirit
Should one pastor’s voice be the final voice at a church? Is that the case at FFC?
2 More Observations About the Holy Spirit and Restoration
The Restoring Work of the Holy Spirit
If Adam hadn’t sinned, would humanity have lived in the garden forever?
Already, not yet
The Resurrecting Work of the Holy Spirit
Meet Brett Stiles
How can we continue to deepen our understanding of theology?
Understanding Pentecost
The Empowering Work of the Holy Spirit
How does FFC balance responding to everything and nothing culturally?
What is the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations?
The Creating Work of the Holy Spirit
Why is reading my Bible so difficult?
Is John 14:17 a subtle reference to the Holy Spirit’s deity? (Plus a book recommendation)
3 Things You Must Believe About the Holy Spirit
Meet Taylor Holt
Why is communicating in marriage so frustrating?
The Presence of God
Union with Christ: A Review of Ephesians 1–3
How do we disagree agreeably?
Lingering thoughts about the love of God
God’s Glory in Christ // Ephesians 3:14–21
What was God’s “plan A” for humanity?
Three results of understanding access in Christ
Access in Christ // Ephesians 3:7–13
What’s common, yet different, in our conversion moment?
Alive to God // Romans 6:1–14
If we’re dead to sin, why do we keep on sinning?
Why Romans 6 isn’t about water baptism, but why water baptism really matters
Dead to Sin // Romans 6:1–14
How Do We Love in the Middle of Differences?
United in Christ (Pt.2) // Ephesians 3:1–6
Why Was Jesus Righteously Angry When the Temple Was Misused?
Built Together in Christ // Ephesians 2:19–22
Unity and Uniformity
Reconciled in Christ // Ephesians 2:11–18
God Has Planned All Your Good Works (even if you don’t yet know it)
Created in Christ // Ephesians 2:10
Three Metaphors for Eating God’s Word
Displayed in Christ // Ephesians 2:1–9
Praying for Those In Christ // Ephesians 1:15–23
The Simplicity of God
Sealed in Christ // Ephesians 1:13–14
The Scottish Girl and Her Inheritance
Heirs in Christ // Ephesians 1:11–12
United in Christ // Ephesians 1:10
The Christian’s Lifestyle Posture
The God of All Life
The Extra Point – January 12
What Opportunity Wears
The Extra Point – January 7
Three Marks of a Faithful Servant
The Light of Christ’s Identity (Pt. 2)
The Light of Christ’s Identity (Pt. 1)
One Pastor’s Perspective on Christ’s Authority, the Church, and COVID
The Light of Christ’s Authority
The Extra Point Podcast – December 15
The Light of Christ’s Humanity and Deity
The Extra Point – December 9
Christ: The Gloriously Great Light of Christmas
Meet Molly Wierck
The Extra Point – December 1
Redeemed in Christ // Ephesians 1:7–9
The Extra Point – November 24
Chosen in Christ // Ephesians 1:5–6
The Extra Point – November 17
Chosen in Christ // Ephesians 1:4
Blessed in Christ // Ephesians 1:3–6
The Extra Point – November 3
Elders and Deacons: Together with the Church
Meet Jake Walton
The Extra Point – October 27
The Extra Point – October 20
God’s Passion, Our Mission
The Extra Point – October 13
Faithful in Christ // Ephesians 1:1–2
The Extra Point – October 4
The Incredible Doctrine of Union with Christ
The Extra Point – September 29
The Counter Culture Church [Part 4]
Meet Parker McGoldrick
The Extra Point – September 22
The Counter Culture Church [Part 3]
The Extra Point – September 15
The Counter Culture Church [Part 2]
The Extra Point – September 8
The Counter Culture Church [Part 1]
The Extra Point – September 1
But God: His Purpose // Genesis 50:20
The Extra Point – August 25
But God: His Forgiveness // Psalm 130:3–4
The Extra Point Roundtable: Psalm 73
But God: His Strength // Psalm 73:26
But God: His Comfort // 2 Cor. 7:6
But God: His Mercy // Philippians 2:27
But God: His Foundation // 2 Timothy 2:19
But God: His Church (Part 2) // 1 Cor. 12:24-25
But God: His Church // 1 Cor. 3:6
But God: His Life // Psalm 49:15
But God: His Promises // Genesis 8:1
But God: His Salvation // 1 Corinthians 1:27–29
But God: His Salvation // Ephesians 2:1–10
But God: His Love // Romans 5:8
Spiritual Gifts: Functionality and Profitability (Part 2)
Spiritual Gifts: Functionality and Profitability // Romans 12:6–8
Spiritual Gifts: Unity with Variety // Romans 12:4–5
Reconvening with Confidence During Covid: A Pastor Talks with a Nurse Practitioner and a Medical Statistician
Spiritual Gifts: Sobriety with Humility // Romans 12:3
Spiritual Gifts: Their Placement and Priority // Romans 12:1–8
Why You Should Be Thankful for the Present Infinitive // 1 Timothy 3:1–7
Resurrection Realities (Part 2) // Mark 16:9–20
Coronavirus, Copeland, and King Jesus: Biblical Perspectives on Sovereignty, Healing, Civics, and Cultural Disruption
Resurrection Realities // Mark 16:1–8
Christ Crucified: Our Substitute // Mark 15:16–39
Christ Crucified: Our Substitute // Mark 15:6–15
Christ Crucified: Our Sufferer // Mark 14:43–15:5
The Four-Fold Power of Prayer During Trials // Mark 14:32–42
The King: Sovereign and Sacrificial // Mark 14:12–31
The King: Anointed and Betrayed // Mark 14:1–11
Enduring to the End (Part 2) // Mark 13:24–37
Enduring to the End (Part 1) // Mark 13:1–23
The Culminating Contrast That Points to the Cross // Mark 12:38–44
Identifying True Deliverance // Mark 12:13–37
2020 Men’s Conference – Session 3
2020 Men’s Conference – Session 2
2020 Men’s Conference – Session 1
The Goal of Glorification // 1 Corinthians 6:18–20
Seeing Sin Seriously // 1 Corinthians 6:18–20
November 2019 Fireside Chat
Union with Christ // 1 Corinthians 6:15–17
The Beauty and Blessing of the Body // 1 Corinthians 6:12–14
Growing in 2020 // Colossians 1:3–14
God’s Fulfilled Promise // Matthew 1:18–25
God’s Singular Purpose // Matthew 1:12–17
God’s Preserving Power // Matthew 1:6b–11
God’s Sovereign Grace // Matthew 1:2–6a
Turning the Tables [Part 3] // Mark 12:1–12
Turning the Tables [Part 2] // Mark 11:12–33
Turning the Tables [Part 1] // Mark 10:46–11:11
Same Song, Third Verse // Mark 10:32–45
The Crossroads of Conversion // Mark 10:13–31
The Church’s Missionary Song [Part 2] // Psalm 96
The Church’s Missionary Song [Part 1] // Psalm 96
Why Marriage Demands Discipleship // Mark 10:1–12
The DNA of Discipleship // Mark 9:30–50
The Delightful Duty of Deacons
The Necessity of Dependance // Mark 9:14–29
Continuing God’s Work // Joshua 4:19–24
A Window into the Kingdom // Mark 9:1–13
The Centrality of Jesus in our Confession and Mission // Mark 8:27–38
Missing the Forest for the Trees // Mark 7:24–8:26
The Root of What’s Really Wrong // Mark 7:1–23
The Comprehensive Compassion of Jesus // Mark 6:31–56
Called by the Sovereign, Sent to Serve // Mark 6:7–30
Stumbling Into Hell // Mark 6:1–6
Why Christ Has Ultimate Control // Mark 4:35–5:43
The Explanation That Lets Me Sleep // Mark 4:26–34
The Center of Christ’s Worthiness // Revelation 5:9–10
Watching God Unleash His Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
The Profitability of the Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
The Variety of the Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
The Unity of the Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
The Evidential Aspect of God’s Salvation // Mark 4:1–25
The Blasphemy Challenge // Mark 3:20–35
What Urgency Demands //Mark 3:7–19
Q and A with Jesus (Part 3) // Mark 2:23–3:6
Q and A with Jesus (Part 2) // Mark 2:18–22
A Week in the Life of Jesus (Part 2)
A Week in the Life of Jesus (Part 1)
Merry Christ[ology]mas – Part 1
Why did this happen?
What does God require?
Who’s on the throne?
Is God’s judgment justified?
Hezekiah and Prayer
Does prosperity equal godliness?
Is there any hope?
Is judgment coming?
The Matter of Multiplication
Under Your Roof: “X” at Home
When “X” Comes through (÷)
When “X” Comes by (+)
When “X” Comes by (-)
“X” Spotlight: France
Of All Nations: “X” Across the Ocean
Food, fields, and fruit
Do you see what I see?
Will God save anyone?
Do you trust God?
Is There No God?
The Dangerous Duty of Soul Watching [Part 2]
The Dangerous Duty of Soul Watching [Part 1]
Our Source of Comfort During Difficult Times
The Leash of Negative Relationships
The Treadmill of Old Habits
The Trap of Wrong Thinking
The Absence of Biblical Forgiveness [Part 2]
The Absence of Biblical Forgiveness [Part 1]
The Rot of Lingering Bitterness
The Lack of Genuine Regeneration [Part 2]
The Lack of Genuine Regeneration [Part 1]
The Marathon of Making Disciples
The Goal of Discipleship
The Process of Discipleship
The Qualifier of Discipleship
The Command of Discipleship
The Pattern of Discipleship
The Source of Discipleship
The Genetics of Discipleship
Our Incomprehensible King
Our Gracious King
Our Jealous King
Our Faithful King
The Great “I Am” of Easter
Bad Kings, Good Kings, the Best King
The Parable of the Prophet
Stupidity Under Sovereignty
The Divided Kingdom
The Rise and Fall of Solomon (Part 2)
The Rise and Fall of Solomon (Part 1)
Solomon’s House of Prayer
The Humble Way of Wisdom and the Subtle Trap of Compromise
The Deep State of Israel and the Definite Plan of God
The Call for Fluency
The Need for Margin
The Matter of Frequency
The Issue of Perspective
Resting in the Creator
The Impeccable Timing of God’s Greatest Gift
Remembering Jesus: Communion
Identifying with Jesus: Baptism
Where Judgment Ends
The True King of Israel
The Hard but Holy Work of Restoration
The Sin and the Sins (Part 3)
The Sin and the Sins (Part 2)
Turning the World Upside Down
The Sin and the Sins
The Graciousness of the King
The Covenant with the King
The Casualty of Casualness
The King that Points to the King
Civil War and Sovereignty
How the Mighty Have Fallen!
Kingdom: God Reigns
Church: God Sends
Holy Spirit: God Empowers
Resurrection: God Saves
Cross: God Dies
Incarnation: God Comes
Fall: God Judges
Man: God’s Image Bearer
Angels: God Helps
Satan & Demons: Creation Rebels
Creation: God Makes
Revelation: God Speaks
Trinity: God Is
God Among Us!
Man on the Rise
Man on the Run (Part 3)
Man on the Run (Part 2)
Man on the Run (Part 1)
The Dreadful Triumphant Grave
The Terrible Beautiful Cross
The Face of God’s Faithfulness
David: A Man After God’s Own Heart (Pt. 2)
David: A Man After God’s Own Heart
The Best Thing You Can Do Today
A Contrast of Character(s)
Mercy in the Morning
Saul: A King After Man’s Own Image
Revival’s Reversal
Revival’s Return
Ichabod and the Lost Ark (Pt 2)
Ichabod and the Lost Ark
The Contrast
The Intersection
A Theology of Good Works
Born This Day: Jesus
Born This Day: Christ the Lord
Born This Day: A Baby
Born This Day: A Savior
The Church’s Character and Conduct (Part 2)
The Church’s Conduct and Character
The Elders’ Task: Protecting the Flock
The Church’s Foundation and Leadership
Special Speaker: Brad Buser
The Fallout of False Doctrine
The Path to Confident and Continued Obedience
The Lord is Always Faithful
Prayer in the Mission of God
God’s Calling and Our Commitment
Clarity and Confidence about Christ’s Coming
Uncommon Community, Unstoppable Commission
Being Made Worthy
The Lord of the Churches
Laodicea: The Church that Makes God Vomit
Philadelphia: The Church that Keeps God’s Word
Sardis: The Church of the Walking Dead
Thyatira: The Church of Cultural Tolerance
Pergamum: The Church of Corrupt Compromise
Smyrna: The Church that Wears a Crown
Ephesus: The Church of Loveless Formality
Bringing Back the Wandering Brother
Praying Like Jesus Taught: Forgiveness
Praying Like Jesus Taught: Simplicity
Praying Like Jesus Taught: Humility
Elijah on Prayer
The Power of a Praying Church
Paul on the Coming of the Lord
Pursuing Patience
Winning the War Within (Pt. 4)
Winning the War Within (Pt. 3)
Winning the War Within (Pt. 2)
Winning the War Within
Why We Preach: The Glory of the Gospel
What We Preach: The Grace of the Gospel
Paul on Words
What Wisdom Wears
The Power of the Tongue
A Working Man’s Faith
The Problem with Partiality
The Law and the Christian
How do I know if I’ve received the Word?
Job on Trial(s)
The Gift of Trials
The Trouble with Trials
Intro to the Epistle of James
Scenes 3–5: An Unexpected Trip
Scene 2: An Unexpected King
Scene 1: An Unexpected Dream
Contending for the Faith
Truth Walkers: Warning #2
Truth Walkers: Warning #1
Overcoming the Tyranny of the Past
Paul’s Postcard to Philemon
The Great Commission Motive
The Great Commission Mandate // Matthew 28:18–20
Deacons and the Unhindered Church
What God Didn’t Do / Jonah 3:10
A Real Look at Repentance / Jonah 3:4-9
The Echo of Grace / Jonah 3:1-3
The Way Back/ He Honors Us / Jonah 2:8-10
The Way Back/ He Humbles Us / Jonah 2:3-9
The Way Back/ He Hears / Jonah 2:1-2
God Will Not Let You Sleep / Jonah 1:4-16
What Running Reveals / Jonah 1:1-3
No Where to Hide / Jonah
The Church’s Entrustment / 1 Timothy 6:20-21
The Church’s Warning / 1 Timothy 6:3-19
The Church’s Reputation / 1 Timothy 6:1-2
The Church’s Elders / 1 Timothy 5:17-25
The Church’s Widows / 1 Timothy 5:3-16
The Church’s Behavior / 1 Timothy 5:1-2
The Church’s Responsibility / 1 Timothy 4:1-16
The Church’s Conduct | 1 Timothy 3:14-16
The Church’s Leaders | 1 Timothy 3:1-13
The Church’s Members | 1 Timothy 2:1-15
The Church’s Messenger | 1 Timothy 1:12-20
The Church’s Message | 1 Timothy 1:1-11
The Victorious Nature of God | Isaiah 64-66
The Truthful Nature of God | Isaiah 58
The Exclusive Nature of God | Isaiah 49-52
The Responsive Nature of God | Isaiah 36-39
The Loving Nature of God | Isaiah 53
The Restorative Nature of God | Isaiah 34-35
The Chastening Nature of God | Isaiah 28-33
Aligning Our Lives
The Sovereign God | Isaiah 13-27
Understanding the Task | Habakkuk 2:14
The Redeeming Nature of God | Isaiah 7-12
The Judicial Nature of God | Isaiah 2-4
The Holy Nature of God (Pt 2) | Isaiah 6
Captured! Overview of Isaiah | Isaiah 1
Captured | Isaiah 1:1
The Small Gift of Simplicity | Micah 6:1-7:20
The Small Gift of Security | Micah 3:1-5:15
Significance of Small Things
Passin’ the Faith Along | Joshua 23-24
Staking Your Claim | Joshua 13-22
Devilish Deception | Joshua 9
Ambushing Your Ai | Joshua 8
An Achan, Breakin’ Heart | Joshua 7
The Walls Came Tumblin’ Down | Joshua 6
The Call of the Conqueror | Joshua 5
Crossing Over | Joshua 3-4
A Case of Faith | Joshua 2:1-24
Borderline Believers | Joshua 1:10-17
Fear Factor | Joshua 1:1-9
Today | Joshua 1:1-2; Joshua 24:15
Footprints of Forgiveness | Mark 14:66-72
Footprints of Hope | Matthew 2:1-2:12
Footprints of Courage | Matthew 1:18-25
Footprints of Faith | Luke 1:26-38
Trusted/ A Review | Genesis 37-50
Week Seven/ Community | Luke 20:20-26
Week Six/ Scripture | Luke 19:47-48
Trusted with a Household | Genesis 46-50
Week Five/ Worship | Luke 19:28-44
Trusted with a Heritage | Genesis 42-44; 46-50
Week Four/ Giving | Luke 18:18-19:9
Trusted with a Country | Genesis 40-41
Week Three/ Humility | Luke 18:9-17
Trusted with a Prison | Genesis 39:6-23
Week Two/ Prayer
Week One/ Forgiveness | Luke 17:1-10
Trusted/ Overview | Genesis 37-50
Jesus, Our Jubilee | Luke 4:14-30
When the Word Comes In | Psalm 119
From Wonder to Wander | Psalm 95
When Worship Turns to Worry | Psalm 73
The Only One Worthy | Psalm 47
Where Worship Begins | Psalm 32
Living a Lifestyle of Praise | Psalms
Grace in the Graveyard | Ephesians 2:1-9
What Does Giving Do? | 2 Corinthians 9
End Times Q and A
Is Heaven More?
Is Jesus Really Coming Back?
The Church in Prophecy
Are We Living in Last Days?
When the Word Comes In | Nehemiah 8:1-13:31
Responding to Resistance | Nehemiah 5:1-19
Backbones and Drawing Boards, 2 | Nehemiah 4:1-23
Backbones and Drawing Boards, 1 | Nehemiah 4:1-23
Not Coming Down or Going Back | Nehemiah 4:1-23
Portrait of a Biblical Leader | Nehemiah 2:1-3:32
The Best Prayer Ever | Nehemiah 1:4-11
Failure vs. Faith | Nehemiah 1:1-4
How to Get Things Done | Nehemiah 1:1-13:31