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PBCWG Sermons — 815 episodes
Praises from a Life Well-Delivered
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
What Shows Up in the Bleak Days
Wounds of a Rebel Song
A Shameful Act Breaks a Nation
Nathan Confronts David
Keep this Warning Close
Showing the Hesed of God
The Church & AI
The Promise of an Eternal Kingdom
One Body, Many Parts
Conscious of the Holy
Resurrection Hope for Today
David's Annointing
David's Lament
David's Lament
The Yielded Prayer Life
The Essentials of a Rich Prayer Life
The Struggles of Prayer Life
The Perpetual Prayer Life
The Effective Prayer Life
The Kingdom-Centered Prayer Life
Our Truest Roots
Extend the Love of Christ
Embrace Unity
Delight in Jesus
Reflective Service 2025
David Spares Saul Again
Deliverance from the Least Expected Enemy
David Spares Saul's Life
David Takes Forbidden Bread
Friendship: David & Jonathan
The Fearful Scheming of the Rejected King
David and Goliath
David Chosen
The Lord Rejects Saul
What Kings Shouldn't Do
Saul, Israel's First King
Israel Rejects God as King
God Against Other Gods
Listening to God
A Righteous Woman's Plea
Where Recipients of Salvation Give Special Attention
Community God Creates
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Get Your Head in the Clouds
Temptation of Kings: Power
Temptation of Kings: Sex
How to Read the Bible
The Ways of Those Reborn
Showing up to Church as Family, Part 2
Temptations of Kings; Money
Fulfilling our Lost Calling
Parable of the Sower
Showing up to Church as Family, Part 1
Great Faith
Dinner with Sinners
Jesus' Secret
When Called to Serve
Jesus Wants to Make You Whole
Jesus Wants Your Pain
Jesus Wants You to Trust Him
All Eyes on the Invisible King
Jesus Wants to Bring you Life
Jesus Wants You Where You Are
Jesus is Looking for You
Sanctifying Contempt
Sanctifying Despair
Sanctifying Envy
The Servant's Suffering
The Servant's Commission
The Servant of the Lord
Your Christian Calling is Too Difficult to Stand Alone
Sanctifying Shame
Sanctifying Fear
Sanctifying Anger
Listening to God
Christmas Eve Homily
The Story that Never Gets Old
The Power of God’s Peace
A Searing Refutation from the Great King
Jesus is the King
Worship Fit for a King
Jesus’ Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus’ Already and Not Yet Kingdom
When Beauty Breaks Through
When Love Makes a Move
Hospitality in Scarcity
Decisions in the Valley
When God Goes Head-to-Head with Affliction
Taste and See that the Lord is Good
The Glory of God and the Good of Others
Lessons from the Past for God's People
Keep Your Eye on the Prize
Faith and Work
Soul Hunger
Reaching Different Kinds of People
Christian Use of Rights
Tears in the Night
Love & Knowledge
God's New Family: Talitha Koum
The Sweet Sting of a Reality Check
The Enduring Word
The Ultimate Test of our Transformation
Learning Contentment and Learning Generosity
Right Thinking, Right Living
Following Paul, Following Jesus
Three Lessons Following Jesus
What to Do in the Middle of Two Worlds
The Most Vital Notification
The Marks of an Effective Mission
Renew: Loving All
Welcome as Christ Welcomed Us
Building Up in Faith
Jesus is Lord Over All
The Want for Nothing Kind of Life
Redeemer of Israel
Fear of the Lord vs. Men
Barbara Metzler Mission Moment
Healthy Kingdom Citizens
The Work of Kingdom Citizens
Be Like the King
Kingdom Citizens
Good Samaritan
Patient Endurance
Jesus' Power
Jesus' Mission
Jesus' Temptation
Jesus' Baptism
Trustworthy
Reflective Service 2024
Savior of the Lowly
Grace to Do the Impossible
When the Fullness of Time Came
Something New in the Wilderness
Judgement Proceeds Renewal
A Letter of Hope to Those Far from Home
The Expectation of Joyful Unity
The Progress of Joyful Unity
The Partnership of Joyful Unity
The Basis for Joyful Unity
Wisdom in Wealth and Poverty
Wisdom in Family
Wisdom in Friendship
Wisdom in Speech
Praying as a Leader
Wisdom and the Heart
Pursuing Wisdom
True Wisdom
Praying in the Valley
An Invitation to Life with God
The Demand of Justice in Prayer
Winsome Wisdom
The Singular Focus of the Single Life
Finding Contentment with God in Your Circumstances
Questions about Marriage and Divorce
Healed to Heal
When Curses Become Blessings
Judgment and Grace in the Desert
When Leaders Lose It
Cynicism Versus Humility
Dying Faith and Living Faith
Grace and Grumbling in the Desert
Core Values: Expository Preaching
Core Values: Servant Leadership
Core Values: Ministry of the Saints
Identity - Week 8
Core Values: The New Covenant
Identity - Week 7
Resurrection: Your Move
Something Wondrous This Way Comes
Identity - Week 6
Passion: Crucifixion, Death, Burial
Identity - Week 4 & 5
Passion: Jesus on Trial
Identity - Week 3
Passion: Agony and Arrest
Identity - Week 2
Passion: New Covenant and New Beginnings
Identity - Week 1
Passion: The Anointing of Jesus
Godliness in Riches
Godliness in Contentment
Godliness in Leadership
Godliness in Caring for the Poor
How to Train for Godliness
Why Godliness is Worth Pursuing
Reframing the Path to Godliness
Reflective Service 2023
Julotta 2022
Christmas Eve Service 2022
Advent as New Creation
Witnesses on the Brink
The Announcement of the Coming King
Our Debt to Love
Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To
Cultivating Holy Dissatisfaction
A New Temple: The End of the Temple Era
A New Temple: Jesus Teaching in His Temple, Part 2
A New Temple: Jesus Teaching in His Temple, Part 1
A New Temple: Evicting the Temple Leadership
A New Temple: Jesus Confronts a Fruitless Temple
A New Temple: Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
The Power of Prayer
The Source of True Godliness
The Role of Deacons
The Role of Elders
Men and Women in the Church
Pray for Peace that Christ May be Known
Christians are Sinners Saved by Grace
The Goal of Good Theology
The Aim of Sound Doctrine
Jonah: Overcoming the “Us vs Them” Epidemic
A Message to the Married
Free to Flee: Pt. 2
Free to Flee: Pt. 1
The Way of Christ: Serving Like Jesus
The Way of Christ: Learning From Jesus Pt. 2
The Way of Christ: Learning From Jesus Pt. 1
Theology Roundtable: Gender Roles
The Way of Christ: Listening to Jesus
The Way of Christ: Following Jesus
The Way of Christ: Seeing Jesus
WHY CHURCH? Unity: Who Makes Us One
WHY CHURCH? Universal: Christ for All, Always
WHY CHURCH? Apostolic: Entrusted with Good News
WHY CHURCH? Holiness: God's Alternate Way of Living
Three Implications of the Resurrection
Torment, Turmoil, Triumph
An Unexpected Peace
The Test of Faith
How Ministry is like Parenting
How God Uses our Weaknesses
Fools for Christ Gain by Losing
Jealous for Christ, Not for Money
Don't Fight Like the World
God's Word to the Trusting
In That Day
Song of a Delivered People, Part 2
The Perfect King
Jesus' Humanity
Song of a Delivered People, Part 1
Jesus' Deity
City of Life & the End of Death
Gentle Jesus Vs. Wrathful God of the Old Testament
When Judgement Falls
Introduction
Reflective Service 2022
Our Proclamation: Jesus
Christmas Eve Service 2021
Humility and Boldness
Humility and Hope
Rebuked for Redemption
The God of the Whole World
Keeping Close To God
The God Who is Present
Walking with the Shepherd God
What Keeps Us from God
The Goal of Giving
The Grace of Giving
The Joy of Repentance
Do Not Compromise the Gospel
Be Reconcilers of God
Be Reconciled to God
The Folly of Self-Dependence
Just Who Are God's People?
Basic Christianity; Week 5
Wisdom Of The Fools
Basic Christianity; Week 4
When We Forget
Basic Christianity; Week 3
Ambition & Superiority
Basic Christianity; Week 2
The Problem with Arrogance
Basic Christianity; Week 1
Resolving Sibling Conflict
Dealing with a Brother Who Sins
Expectations for God's Family
A Loving Witness to a Hostile World
The Glory of Friendship
Diversity & Unity
Growing in Grace
History & The Black Church Tradition
Trusting Jesus in a Storm
The Church: Differentiated Unity & How We Got To Where We Are
Freedom in Grace
Intro to Biblical Theology of Justice + Jesus & Social Divides
A New Hope
The Warrior and the Witness
God Three Feet Away
The Character of the Kingdom of God
The Stronger Man and The Stronger Family
Ambassadors for Christ
Aiming to Please
Where the Gospel Shines in Life
Greater Glory of the Gospel
How Christ Attracts and Repels
Confrontation, Love, and Forgiveness
The Comfort from Suffering
The Great Rejoicing
Ethics and Economics
The Ruler We Need
War and Violence
The Plan
Ethical Issues at the End of Life
Mental Health & COVID Family Seminar
Two Wisdoms
Ethics at the Beginning of Life, Part 2: Reproductive Technologies, particularly issues related to I
What Will He Find?
Ethics at the Beginning of Life, Part 1: Abortion & Stem Cells
Conflict & Commission
How to Think Morally and Ethically
Loving All
Ethical Systems
Living Freely
Why Be Moral?
Knowing God
Reflective Service 2021
Christmas Eve Service 2020
Fear Not!
Opposition
Authority
The King and the Kingdom
A New Beginning
The Glory of the God of Grace
Seeing the God of Grace
Grace and Presence
Wanting Grace on our own Terms
Grace in the Law
Responding to Grace
Final Argument: Case Against Humanity
Attributes of God Part 2
Trial: God Invites Judgement
Hope: A Remnant for Life
Vision: A Glorious Future
Case & Choice: Indictment and Restoration
Diagnosis: You are Broken
A Blueprint for Revival
Wholly His
A Community to Represent God
Hope and Despair
Delighting in the Trinity
Servant Leadership Under Examination
Servant Leadership
Praying for Wisdom
Praying in Suffering
Praying in Crisis
Warnings from the Wilderness
A Song of Deliverance
Ten Plagues and a Hard Heart
God is Mighty to Save
Responding to the Presence of God
A New Vision – Understanding The Enormity of God
How Do We Know All Will Be Well?
How to Love the Suffering
Death's Conqueror
Scholarly Thinking & God’s Presence
Rational Thinking & God's Grace
Mind the Gap
Psalm 91 Bible Study
The Essential Temptation
Seeking His Face
Turning Affliction to Glory
Questions & Doubts
Confession of Dependence/Thanksgiving of Worthiness
The Sympathetic Savior
Heaven Help the Helpless
Tasting the Fine Wine
Warning Against Idleness
Loving the Truth
Defeating the Deceiver
Avoiding Deception
The Hope of Judgement
A Healthy Church
Reflective Service 2020
Being People of the Light
Jesus the Light
Light Has Dawned
5 Reasons Why the Crucifixion Makes Christmas Better
Death from Every Angle
Three Trials
Garden to Garden
Passover Redefined
Conspiracy, Worship & Treachery
To Find the High, Visit the Low
Putting on Jesus' Strength
How to Be Strong
Well Done Faithful Servant
A Hope that Purifies
Amazed by Love of God
Abiding in Him
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
1) Speaker Introduction
2) Created for Relationship
3) Explicit vs. Implicit Memory
4) Family of Origin
5) 10 Signs of Emotional/Relational Health
6) 10 Spiritual Qualities of Health
7) Sin, Wounds, Weaknesses & Contemplative Disciplines
8) Self Circles
9) Enneagram
Walking in Truth
Loving the World
Growing in Grace & Strength
Celebrating the Deacon Ministry
Remember Who You Are
Cultivating a Heart of Compassion
Building for Eternal Impact and Reward
Fueled By Grace & Founded on Christ
The Gospel in Grief
Gospel & Work
The Gospel in Love
A Community of the Gospel
Gospel Message & Gospel Means
A Gospel Made Church
My Father's Business
What's a Christian to Do?
How to Be Ready
Let Us Go!
The Beginning of the End
Questionable Witness, Abundant Evidence
An Unexpected King
The Character of Slaves, The Character of Masters
The Character of Children & The Character of Parents
How the True Light Shines
Keeping His Commands
Jesus, Our Advocate
The God Who is Light
The Value of Life
The God Who Can Be Known
The Proper Perspective on Church Leadership
Hope at the End of Time
Rulers of the Unseen Realm
A Parallel Universe
A Prayer that Changes the World
The Kingdoms of the World
Who is the Son of Man?
Reflective Service 2019
The Character of Christmas
Watch Out for His Coming
Loss, Lament, & Hope
Severe Warnings Pt. 2
Thanksgiving Top Ten
Severe Warnings Pt. 1
Motivations of the Heart
Supremacy of the Son
The Gospel According to Jonah
Angry Enough to Die
Repenting and Relenting
In a Great Fish
In a Great Storm
The Runaway Believer
Christ, Husbands & the Self-Sacrificing Life
Christ, Wives & the Self-Surrendering Life
Living Carefully in Wisdom & Filled by the Spirit
Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit
Wisdom Spoken in a Mystery
Temporary Terrors and Eternal Hope
Faith Under Pressure
The Upside Down View of the Humble & Proud
Grace and Faith in the Furnace
God's Wisdom in Uncertain Times
Mission and Grace in Babylon
The Greatest Movement on Earth
God and Pop Culture Part 2
Does Belief in Resurrection Make Any Sense?
God and Pop Culture Part 1
Dual Citizenship
In Name or in Heart
Vineyard of Life, Caretakers of Death
Heaven or Humans: Authority and the Will of God
What a Healthy Church Looks Like
Marking Time (2nd Service)
Marking Time (1st Service)
Living as Children of Light
Living in Love
Free Servants
The Not Quite Empty Tomb
The Not Quite Empty Tomb
Reflecting on the Death of Christ
Beautiful Behavior
The People of God
Living Stones
Figs, Curses, Mountains, and the Power of Prayer
And What Did He Find?
How to See
Real Greatness
The Unfairness of the Gospel
Healing in the Home: Children & Money
Singleness, Celibacy, & the Kingdom of Heaven
Endless Forgiveness in Christ
Marriage and the Will of Jesus
Reflective Service 2018
Christmas Eve Service 2017
The Truth is in Jesus
Growing Up
Walking Worthy
The Living and Enduring Word of God
Born Again to Love
The Cultivation of Holiness
Holy Living
What Prophets Sought and Angels Desired
Joy and Pain
A Living Hope
Elect Exiles
What To Do When Attacked
The Trustworthy God
I Best Be Going
Aligning My Desires and God's Desires
How Many Times?
Responding to Sin
God is Glorified
The Value of the Little Ones
Restored
Stumbling Blocks
The Greatest
Who's in Charge?
Consider the Weak and Foolish Messengers
Consider the Foolish Message
A Foundation of Grace for a Flawed Church
A Life of Substance and Satisfaction
Farewell to Rome
So I am Sending You
Example of Christ
Prayer and Care
Patient Endurance
Covetousness and Corossion
Fulfilling the Law Through Love
Life is a Mist
Submission to Authorities
Only One Judge
Humiliation and Humility: Preparation for Ministry
Let Love Be Genuine
Harmony and Humility
Kingly Gifts
Believing Without a Net
When Life Gets Gritty
Prophetic Gifts
Listen
Making Room for the Nations
A Living Sacrifice
The Day Fear Died--1st Service
The Day Fear Died--2nd Service
It's Not What You Think
The Ultimate One
Leaven of Life
God's Sovereign Choice
A Guide to Prayer
Future Glory
Don't Lose Heart
Groaning in Hope
Christian Unity
Killing Sin by the Spirit
Gentle Wisdom
Life in the Spirit
The Telltale Tongue
Faith that Works
Free From the Law
Friends in Low Places
Slaves to Righteousness
The Law that Sets You Free
The Lure of Temptation
Strength to Face Troubles
Jesus Sees You
Successful Suffering
Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ
The Story Before
Unexpected Gifts
Promise Realized Through Faith
A Great Miracle Happened There
Mission Possible
Abraham Justified Through Faith
Loving All
Living Freely
No One is Righteous
Knowing God
Matters of the Heart
Into the Deep
God's Faithfulness
The Jews and the Law
The Way of Satisfaction
God's Workmanship
Washed & Sanctified
Qualities and Growth of a Church
A Gospel Community
The Gospel Itself
Return to the Gospel
God's Wrath in Human Rebellion
The Shepherding Community
Paul's Longing to Visit Rome
The Sacrificial Community
An Unshakable Life
Running with Endurance
Living and Dying by Faith: Part 2
The Nature of Faith
Drawing Near: To God and One Another
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?: Men, Women, & God’s Image
Meekness and Majesty
Tent Dwellers in the Promised Land
You Were Meant for MORE
Homeward Bound
Sensuality or Morality
Offense or Honor?
Seriously
Posture of the Heart
Worth it at Any Cost
Attack Withdraw or Give Up?
Listen Up
Empty Houses, Evil Demons and the Will of God
Sign of the Times
Glory
The Rescue
A God-Centered Life
Jesus' Last Will and Testament
A Better Resurrection
Clean to the Core
A Better Agreement
Vainglory
A Better Hope
Wake Up to the End
Our Priest and King
Sloth
An Anchor for the Soul
Wrath
Growing Up in Christ
Envy
Match Made in Heaven
An Integrated Life
Greed
Power of the Spirit King
The Curse and Blessing of Food
Gentle Assurance
Lust
The Real Sabbath
Finding Our True Self
The Real Jesus
The Adventure of a Gospel-Shaped Life
The Hope of History
The Wisdom of Christmas
Does Christmas Really Bring Peace on Earth?
Filled to the Fullness of God
Our Great High Priest
Finding Rest
Lessons from the Wilderness
The Faithful Son
How to Live Every Day on a Mission
A Life of Mission for Others
Humanity at its Highest
Why We Need the Church
The Name Above All Names
Work & Rest
Jesus Christ: God's Final Word
Where is Life?
Three Insights
How do We Respond?
Reorienting Our Purpose
The Goal of Life
We're in this Together
Radical Renewal
New Family
The Response of God's People
David's Hero
Generosity
Contentment
Back to the Future
Good Grief
The Pursuit, Plan & Purpose
Living to Please God
A Pastor's Heart
The Living Word
Our Manner and Motive in Ministry
How Lives are Changed
The Behavior of the Beloved
The Response of God's People
The Response to God's People
The Compassion of Christ
Does God Act?
How We Know Luke Got it Right
Is God Just?
Colts, Cloaks, Figs, & Bandits
Does God Speak?
The Truth in Jesus
A New Lens and a New Voice
Is God True?
Welcome to the Family
Does God Exist?
Is There Only One God?
The Hope of Heaven
The Suffering Servant
The Servant's Commitment
The Commission of the Servant
The Servant of the Lord
Core Value #4: Servant Leadership
Core Value #3: Expository Preaching
Core Value #2: Ministry of the Saints
Core Value #1: The New Covenant
Why Christmas Matters
Wisdom in Parenting
The Feast is On!
For the Love of the Sheep
True Riches
Rise and Come Home
Antidote to Apathy
Four Reasons to Give Thanks
Faithful Planning
True Enemy in a New Exodus
The Essence of Genuine Christianity
Life in the Spirit
The Fertility of the Spirit
Wisdom in Relationships
The Futility of the Flesh
Wise Speech
The Only Thing That Counts
Guard Your Heart
Risk it All, or Play it Safe?
What is Wisdom
A Tale of Two Sons
Experiencing Our Adoption
Taking New Territory
Healing for All
Grace for the Enemy
The Foundation for Home
The Welcome Home
A Promise You Can Count On
Lapsing into Legalism
Face-off at Antioch
The Gospel Jesus Gave
Distortion and Desertion
The Pressure's Off
The Way Home
Life in the Vertical - Relationship with the Father
How Jesus Transforms Relationships
The Antidote to Anxiety
Attention: Your Priorities are Showing!
Another Moses?
Investment Portfolio
The Real Reason to Fast
The Discipline and the Danger of Delay
Love That Never Lets Go
Firm Resolve or Major Mistake?
Finishing Well
Last Words: A Look at What Matters in Ministry, Part 2
Last Words: A Look at What Matters in Ministry, Part 1
The Story That Never Gets Old
Relentless Love
Relentless Peacemaking
True Speech
The Thrill of Liberation
A New Way of Living - The Reality of Divorce
A New Way of Living - The Reality of Adultery
Paul in Athens: Making Known the Unknown God
Turning the World Upside Down
Open Heart, Open Home
The Spirit's Guidance: Sensitivity and Security
Grace on Trial
A Tale of Three Cities
Let Go and Let God
Mixed Aroma
The New Way of Relationships
The New Way of Living of Jesus People
The Power of Service
The New Purpose of Jesus People
The World Experience of Jesus People
The External World of Jesus People
The Internal World of Jesus People
How the Gospel Comes
It Is God Who Justifies
Gaining Christ
The Truth That Will Set You Free
Go West, Young Men!
Tragedy and Triumph
The Grace of God at Work
No Ordinary People
In the Grip of God's Grace
Keeping in Step with the Spirit
The Missional Mindset
The Power for Temptation
The New Exodus of a "Nobody"
Flashback: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Baptism
Behind the Scenes of the Triumphal Entry
Worship, Indifference, Violence
The Case for the Virgin Birth
To God Be the Glory
Our Model for Ministry
Limiting My Liberty
Disagreement Without Division
Rise and Shine
God and Caesar
What Love Looks Like
A Sober Self Image
Life on the Altar
God's Unsearchable Judgements
Giving Away the Good News
Let God Be God
The Glory and the Groan
Life in the Spirit
Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?
The Role of the Rule Book
Free at Last
Grace Works
Guilt and Grace
A Perspective on Pain
The Joy of Justification
The Beauty of Faith
By Faith Alone
The Miracle of Righteousness
Guilty as Charged
The Dangers of Religion
Judging the Judgmental
Man's Descent and God's Wrath
The Motivation for Ministry
The Man and His Message