Episodes

Feb. 24, 2019

How To Get Out of a Rut

A rut is a season when you feel discouraged; it refers to a time when you feel frustrated, run down, or crippled without hope. The Bible tells us that all Christians go through ruts. In fact, what defines a mature believer is not the absence of ruts, but how they persevere and navigate out of ruts. The question then is: how do you get out of a rut? This sermon provides clarity and seven meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be I Kings 19:1-18.
Feb. 24, 2019

How To Get Out of a Rut

A rut is a season when you feel discouraged; it refers to a time when you feel frustrated, run down, or crippled without hope. The Bible tells us that all Christians go through ruts. In fact, what defines a mature believer is not the absence of ruts, but how they persevere and navigate out of ruts. The question then is: how do you get out of a rut? This sermon provides clarity and seven meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be I Kings 19:1-18.
Feb. 24, 2019

How To Get Out of a Rut

A rut is a season when you feel discouraged; it refers to a time when you feel frustrated, run down, or crippled without hope. The Bible tells us that all Christians go through ruts. In fact, what defines a mature believer is not the absence of ruts, but how they persevere and navigate out of ruts. The question then is: how do you get out of a rut? This sermon provides clarity and seven meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be I Kings 19:1-18.
Feb. 17, 2019

Who is God?

Who is God? This is a question that triggers a consideration of, and a meditation on, the Almighty. Answering this question is important because knowing who God is explains what He requires of us. Identity is theological, so answering this question is also important because a thorough understanding of who God is will also tell us who we are. In this sermon, Rev. Sadaphal explores many answers to the "God question." Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:1-9. (From the series Preaching Through the ...
Feb. 17, 2019

Who is God?

Who is God? This is a question that triggers a consideration of, and a meditation on, the Almighty. Answering this question is important because knowing who God is explains what He requires of us. Identity is theological, so answering this question is also important because a thorough understanding of who God is will also tell us who we are. In this sermon, Rev. Sadaphal explores many answers to the "God question." Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:1-9. (From the series Preaching Through the ...
Feb. 17, 2019

Who is God?

Who is God? This is a question that triggers a consideration of, and a meditation on, the Almighty. Answering this question is important because knowing who God is explains what He requires of us. Identity is theological, so answering this question is also important because a thorough understanding of who God is will also tell us who we are. In this sermon, Rev. Sadaphal explores many answers to the "God question." Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:1-9. (From the series Preaching Through the ...
Jan. 27, 2019

What is Man? (Who are you?)

Who are you? This is a question that triggers a search for identity, that non-disposable sense of self that stays with you for life. Answering this question is important because how you respond animates how you with interact with reality. Dr. Sadaphal explores several alternative answers before arriving at the biblical answer to the "man question." Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:1-4. (From the series Preaching Through the Psalms.)
Jan. 27, 2019

What is Man? (Who are you?)

Who are you? This is a question that triggers a search for identity, that non-disposable sense of self that stays with you for life. Answering this question is important because how you respond animates how you with interact with reality. Dr. Sadaphal explores several alternative answers before arriving at the biblical answer to the "man question." Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:1-4. (From the series Preaching Through the Psalms.)
Jan. 27, 2019

What is Man? (Who are you?)

Who are you? This is a question that triggers a search for identity, that non-disposable sense of self that stays with you for life. Answering this question is important because how you respond animates how you with interact with reality. Dr. Sadaphal explores several alternative answers before arriving at the biblical answer to the "man question." Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:1-4. (From the series Preaching Through the Psalms.)
Jan. 13, 2019

Regeneration

Regeneration is synonymous with being "born again" and marks the true beginning of the Christian life on earth. Regeneration is the reason why anyone is a Christian, and Jesus explains that being regenerated is a necessary condition for seeing the kingdom of God. Regeneration is therefore critically important and absolutely necessary. So what is it, why does it matter and how is it relevant? This sermon provides clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Also discussed are the five leave...
Jan. 13, 2019

Regeneration

Regeneration is synonymous with being "born again" and marks the true beginning of the Christian life on earth. Regeneration is the reason why anyone is a Christian, and Jesus explains that being regenerated is a necessary condition for seeing the kingdom of God. Regeneration is therefore critically important and absolutely necessary. So what is it, why does it matter and how is it relevant? This sermon provides clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Also discussed are the five leave...
Jan. 13, 2019

Regeneration

Regeneration is synonymous with being "born again" and marks the true beginning of the Christian life on earth. Regeneration is the reason why anyone is a Christian, and Jesus explains that being regenerated is a necessary condition for seeing the kingdom of God. Regeneration is therefore critically important and absolutely necessary. So what is it, why does it matter and how is it relevant? This sermon provides clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Also discussed are the five leave...
Dec. 23, 2018

The Son of the Most High

In this Christmas message, learn what Christmas is really about. Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 1:26-33. There, the angel Gabriel tells the virgin Mary that she will conceive a baby boy in her womb. The angel also makes five prophecies about baby Jesus that look into His life, His public ministry and into the end of time. Jesus is the Son of the Most High then, now and forever. (From the series The Gospel of Luke, a verse-by-verse exposition of the third gospel.)
Dec. 23, 2018

The Son of the Most High

In this Christmas message, learn what Christmas is really about. Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 1:26-33. There, the angel Gabriel tells the virgin Mary that she will conceive a baby boy in her womb. The angel also makes five prophecies about baby Jesus that look into His life, His public ministry and into the end of time. Jesus is the Son of the Most High then, now and forever. (From the series The Gospel of Luke, a verse-by-verse exposition of the third gospel.)
Dec. 23, 2018

The Son of the Most High

In this Christmas message, learn what Christmas is really about. Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 1:26-33. There, the angel Gabriel tells the virgin Mary that she will conceive a baby boy in her womb. The angel also makes five prophecies about baby Jesus that look into His life, His public ministry and into the end of time. Jesus is the Son of the Most High then, now and forever. (From the series The Gospel of Luke, a verse-by-verse exposition of the third gospel.)
Dec. 16, 2018

How to Appeal Against Slander: 7 Steps

Slander is a weaponized lie. It refers to language people use that is designed to hurt someone and their reputation. The lions of ungodliness get into a rage when they pick up the scent of godliness, and the intent of the beasts is to destroy. Thus, slander is an expected part of the Christian experience and it can harm not only you, but your reputation, church and organization. So how do you defend against it biblically? This sermon will provide seven practical steps. Our Scripture verses will ...
Dec. 16, 2018

How to Appeal Against Slander: 7 Steps

Slander is a weaponized lie. It refers to language people use that is designed to hurt someone and their reputation. The lions of ungodliness get into a rage when they pick up the scent of godliness, and the intent of the beasts is to destroy. Thus, slander is an expected part of the Christian experience and it can harm not only you, but your reputation, church and organization. So how do you defend against it biblically? This sermon will provide seven practical steps. Our Scripture verses will ...
Dec. 16, 2018

How to Appeal Against Slander: 7 Steps

Slander is a weaponized lie. It refers to language people use that is designed to hurt someone and their reputation. The lions of ungodliness get into a rage when they pick up the scent of godliness, and the intent of the beasts is to destroy. Thus, slander is an expected part of the Christian experience and it can harm not only you, but your reputation, church and organization. So how do you defend against it biblically? This sermon will provide seven practical steps. Our Scripture verses will ...
Nov. 18, 2018

The Temptation of Jesus

Temptation refers to being enticed to sin. Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, but He never fell into Satan's trap; Jesus passed the test. This tells us that Christ is our key to victory in temptation since He is the One who successfully resisted. Hence, this sermon will answer three questions: (1) What is temptation? (2) How does the devil tempt? (3) How do you resist temptation? Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 4:1-13.
Nov. 18, 2018

The Temptation of Jesus

Temptation refers to being enticed to sin. Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, but He never fell into Satan's trap; Jesus passed the test. This tells us that Christ is our key to victory in temptation since He is the One who successfully resisted. Hence, this sermon will answer three questions: (1) What is temptation? (2) How does the devil tempt? (3) How do you resist temptation? Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 4:1-13.
Nov. 18, 2018

The Temptation of Jesus

Temptation refers to being enticed to sin. Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, but He never fell into Satan's trap; Jesus passed the test. This tells us that Christ is our key to victory in temptation since He is the One who successfully resisted. Hence, this sermon will answer three questions: (1) What is temptation? (2) How does the devil tempt? (3) How do you resist temptation? Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 4:1-13.
Sept. 30, 2018

Waiting on God

"Waiting on God" is a phrase that is frequently used but biblically speaking, what does waiting on the Lord actually mean? In this sermon, gain seven actionable insights on how you can move from gloom to glory in pursuit of a deeper intimacy with the Lord. Our Scripture verses will be Habakkuk 2:1-4.
Sept. 30, 2018

Waiting on God

"Waiting on God" is a phrase that is frequently used but biblically speaking, what does waiting on the Lord actually mean? In this sermon, gain seven actionable insights on how you can move from gloom to glory in pursuit of a deeper intimacy with the Lord. Our Scripture verses will be Habakkuk 2:1-4.
Sept. 30, 2018

Waiting on God

"Waiting on God" is a phrase that is frequently used but biblically speaking, what does waiting on the Lord actually mean? In this sermon, gain seven actionable insights on how you can move from gloom to glory in pursuit of a deeper intimacy with the Lord. Our Scripture verses will be Habakkuk 2:1-4.