Simple Truths for Life

Most of us can attest to how much a mother loves her children, and the lengths she will go for them. And as Charles Tapp explains this week, this love of a mother, in a very real way, is God’s way of revealing his heart towards us. As he shares this special Mother’s Day message, “A Mother’s Love.”

There's more to lying than just what we say with our words. Today, Charles Tapp explains the witness Christians are called to through the testimony of the way they live their lives. Let's return to the rest of his message "Jehovah's Witnesses."

For those who believe, and have fought the good fight, there is a reward coming. And it's something worth waiting for that can't be measured in human standards. Today, Charles Tapp shares the third and last part in his series "We've Come This Far by Faith" by explaining the important role faith plays in our lives, with his message "The Reward of Faith."

In the book of James in the Bible, he points out that words don't mean much if we have the ability to do more. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "We Come This Far By Faith" by explaining that faith by itself...without substance to back it up, doesn't always amount to very much. With part 2: The Work of Faith.

It's not easy to be thankful when you're in the midst of trials. But as Charles Tapp explains today, living by faith is more about having hope for the future than fixing your current situation. And he begins a series of messages "We've Come This Far by Faith" that will go deep into what living a life of faith should look like, with part one: A Walk of Faith.

Despite that Jesus' lifeless body lay in a tomb, there was as much life in him in death as there was in life. This week, Charles Tapp reveals one of the great mysteries of the resurrection story with his message "No Rest For The Weary."

Is there something greater than love? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of the most popular verses in the Bible to reveal the greatest thing God has put into the life of every believer. As he shares his message "The Greatest Thing."

There is so much competing for our attention...from work, to home, to children--even church. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover the one thing that can transform the rest of your life, and it only requires a simple word. As he shares the first message in this two-part series "The One Thing."

There's always risk when you commit yourself to something. But there's no greater reward than when you open yourself up to the kind of community for which God has created you. Charles Tapp challenges you to take time to remove the walls that separate us and enter into each other's space as he concludes his series on Building Community, with his message "Commitment to Community."

Mankind was never meant to live alone in seclusion. God created us for one another--for community--for building each other up. But it's been under attack since the beginning of time. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series by helping you understand what it means to live out a "community of oneness," with his message "Attack On Community."

The community God has created for us is one of the greatest gifts he's given us because it comes from his very nature. Charles Tapp continues his series Sweet Fellowship with his message "Created for Community."

In many ways the very thing that kept these castaways “on course” is what God has ordained to keep his church afloat, and that is the “Sweet Fellowship” that can be experienced when we as believers determine in our hearts to demonstrate the same compassion and concern for others that we crave ourselves. Charles Tapp explains in the first part of this new series "Sweet Fellowship."

Love is often misunderstood as an emotion, but real love is something deeper. And this week, Charles Tapp explores love as a choice--one that puts others first, and how it is the true measure of our faith and clearest reflection of God's heart, with his message, "The Love Church."

There is a reason God wants his church to exist within community. But more and more, it seems many don't feel the need to belong to a community of faith. So this week, Charles Tapp explains it's a real crisis facing the church today, and how our relationship with each other is critical to our spiritual development. As he shares his message "A Community In Crisis."

Jesus said that He is the Life. And today, Charles Tapp shares how you can obtain the abundant life Jesus offers each of us, as he concludes this 3 part series with his message "Fighting For Your Life."

There's been a lot of debate recently about what's really fake news. How do we know what's true? Jesus said that the truth will set you free. Charles Tapp investigates more into what this means as he continues his message The Kingdom of Truth.

We all need direction in our lives. Unfortunately, you can't buy a GPS for that. But Jesus says that He is the Way, if we're willing to follow Him. Charles Tapp shares his message, Jesus: The Way the Truth and The Life.

There is a difference between worldly hope and biblical hope, and today, Charles Tapp shows how true hope is rooted in God's faithfulness rather than our circumstances, reminding you that God's promises never expire, with his message, "Hope In Trying Times."

Today, on Simple Truths for Life, Charles Tapp explains that despite how bleak your outlook seems, God has a purpose in mind for you--and helps you see it from God's perspective by asking what is God writing on the wall of your life? His message is based on the small book of the Bible, Amos.

Sometimes the best way forward is to have a willingness to take an honest look at our past. This week, Charles Tapp explains what this means and how you can gain a better perspective as we enter a new year.

In the midst of the season with all the gifts, and lights, and music, is there something else we've missed along the way? Let's get back to Charles Tapp, as helps you discover the babe in the manger--the greatest gift of all, in his message "The Lost Glory."

God doesn't want you living in darkness, and in fear. This week Charles Tapp explains you have the chance to step out of whatever darkness you may be walking in right now, and step into God's light. As he shares his message "Have You Seen The Light?"

It is so easy to become consumed by what is going on around us that we forget where our protection comes from. This week, Charles Tapp focuses on the words found in Psalm 46 to help us learn to “be still.”

If we’re being honest, when it feels as though there’s darkness all around us, it can be extremely difficult to see even a glimmer of light on the horizon. Today, Charles Tapp takes you on a journey through the Gospel of John to share the words of Jesus himself that we are given hope, even in the darkest of times.

Giving isn't about what's in our hands, but what's in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp reveals that the concept of giving is the very foundation on which God has built his kingdom, and is a demonstration of the love of God in our hearts, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Giving."

God's grace is a response to our sin. And this week, Charles Tapp shares a new installment in his messages titled "The Gospel Of" by helping to unravel the misunderstandings of what grace is and isn't...and just how remarkable it truly is, with his message "The Gospel of Grace."

There's a reason we laugh...as if it's been hardwired into the very DNA of our bodies. And if that's the case, then does that mean God also laughs? It's the question Pastor Tapp asks this week as he shares his message "The Gospel of Laughter."

With the darkness that exists in our world today, it desperately needs a light. This week, Charles Tapp explains why it's important we respond to the call to be Christ's light, as he shares his message "Children of the Light."

Jesus has called his followers to live their lives in such a way that it brings constant glory to Him and not to us. Today, Charles Tapp shares what it means to bring about the character of God within you with his message, "The Mystery From Within."

Charles Tapp explains how God's character is revealed through mothers who never gave up on their children, as he shares his message, "A Mother's Prayer."

This week Charles Tapp challenges you to allow God to take you on new journeys even when the road is difficult, as he shares part 1 of this series "Strength for the Journey."

Time and time again, God has shown he values and wants to be with his people. Today, Charles Tapp goes back to the Bible to explain how God asked the children of Israel to build a place for him to dwell among them through building the temple. And asks whether you're willing to do the same today, by building a place for him in your heart, in his message "Heaven in Our Hearts."

We're all in search of that one thing that will bring us happiness and contentment. And this week, Charles Tapp reveals its source, but it requires some honesty and soul-searching, as he shares the fourth and final part in his series "God's Good Work: Lessons from Phillippians" with his message "The Secret of Contentment."

The fact is, God knows we're not perfect, which is why He's doing the good work for us. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in his series "God's Good Work" by explaining we just need to be willing to allow that work to take hold in us, with his message "Perfect Perfection."

There is a joy unlike any other God wants you to experience. And this week, Charles Tapp explains that God has started a work in you, and wants to see it to completion. It may involve some ups and downs, but you'll discover a life he's been preparing you for all along, if you're willing to trust Him. Here's Charles Tapp with part 2 in his series "God's Good Work: Lessons from Phillippians" with his message "Joy In the Journey."

You are a masterpiece under construction. And the apostle Paul made it clear that God is determined to complete this "good" work that he has started. This week, Charles Tapp begins a new series of messages based on lessons Paul shares in his letter to the Philippians, with part 1 of "God's Good Work."

Just as in nature, God has provided various seasons in our own lives. This week, Charles Tapp encourages you, in whatever season of life you’re currently facing, to follow the prescription God offers that provides a pathway to healing.

Depending on your circumstances, it can be easy to wonder whether God has your back. This week, Charles Tapp concludes his series "Back to the Bible" and asks 'who holds the reigns to your heart?' with his message "The Lord of the Reigns."

You are a work in progress, and to get where God wants you to be takes preparation. This week Charles Tapp shares what we can learn from the Israelite's journey to the Promised Land, as he continues with part 3 in this series "Back to the Bible," with his message "Out of Egypt."

How you handle the barren places in your life can be a reflection of where your relationship with God is. Today, Charles Tapp shares the story of Hannah, from the Bible, who found grace in the midst of her barrenness, and what you can learn from it, in his message "Barren But Blessed."

Your walk with God is not about perfection. But when you discover what God has done in your life, it changes your walk. Pastor Tapp shares the first part in his series "Back To The Bible, with his message "Dead Man Walking."

We're used to earning things in life. But today, Charles Tapp explains that grace isn't grace once you have to work for it. As he shares the third and final part in this series "On The Road Again" with his message "The Road to Salvation."

If money and things don't satisfy our hunger for happiness, what will? This week, Charles Tapp shares the secret to true and lasting contentment.

Being forgiven should elicit a proper response. This week, Charles Tapp shares what that response should look like when we realize we've all been forgiven, as he shares his message "The Road to Forgiveness."

Every day we see injustices around us. And the world looks on and wonders, what is there to do about it? Today, Charles Tapp continues his series on the book of Amos from the Bible, in search of the thing God wants the most from His church, in his message "Liberty & Justice for All."

There's supposed to be something that separates Christians from all other faiths. But does anyone notice? This week, Charles Tapp continues this series "Why I Believe," as he shares Why I Believe in Christianity.

If Jesus is who he says he is, it changes history. And that's something worth sharing. Because not only did he say he was the Son of God, but he lived it out, too. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in his series Why I Believe In...as he examines and shares why he believes in Jesus.

What does the Bible mean to you? This week, Charles Tapp reveals what this compilation of ancient manuscripts is all about, and how it affects our history, our everyday lives, and our future. As he shares part 2 in his series, "Why I Believe In...The Bible."

There's evidence of God everywhere. But how do you go about proving it? This week, Charles Tapp accepts the challenge as he begins a powerful series of messages with the hope of giving you a better understanding of what you believe about God, the Bible, Jesus, Christianity, and more.

As followers of Christ, we were never meant to spend our time preoccupied with his return. And this week, as Charles Tapp explains, we should instead be occupied with his return. He explains what that means in his message “Occupied or Preoccupied?”