Category: Religion & Spirituality

Ruth: Hope On The Horizon (Chapter 4)

Ruth: Hope On The Horizon (Chapter 4)

At one point, Ruth and Naomi were down. They were BROKEN, HURTING, and DESPERATE. But in God’s time, He picked them up – the last chapter of their story was far better than the first!

Click to hear this encouraging word from Ruth 4.

Ruth: A New Start, And A New Hope (Chapter 1)

Ruth: A New Start, And A New Hope (Chapter 1)

Today may be terrible. But that doesn’t mean that tomorrow will be.

In Chapter 1 of Ruth, things couldn’t have been worse for Ruth and Naomi. Death in the desert awaited. But God had a better plan. Click to learn more.

A New Year And An Old Promise (Psalm 103)

A New Year And An Old Promise (Psalm 103)

What makes you HAPPY?

If you’re only happy when your circumstances are great, then prepare to be unhappy a lot. But what if your happiness is vested in something else? Something transcendent? Click to learn more.

The Poor, The Broken, And The Down And Out

The Poor, The Broken, And The Down And Out

It is easy to become JADED toward the need of others. It is also WRONG.

From one end of Scripture to the other, God’s love for the poor, broken and hurting is on display. As Christians, we should reflect that love. In this sermon we discuss how.

O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Micah’s Prophecy)

O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Micah’s Prophecy)

The prophets spoke. The people didn’t listen.

For centuries, the people had ignored the prophets. But the prophets were consistently right. And Micah was definitely right about this – a KING was coming, to be born in BETHLEHEM.

How Majestic Is Your Name, O Lord

How Majestic Is Your Name, O Lord

The Jews stopped saying God’s name in the 5th century BC. Why?

There are a lot of reasons for this. Among them was that God’s name is holy and not to be taken lightly. So how do we approach His name now? Click to learn more about the “name” of God.

Ten Lepers: One Came Back, The Others Did Not

Ten Lepers: One Came Back, The Others Did Not

Ten men stood on the edge of town. They were broken. They were desperate. And then the most amazing thing happened – their greatest desires were fulfilled. It was incredible. It was a MIRACLE.

But what happened next? How did they respond? Click to learn more.

Tear Down Your High Places (Sanctification)

Tear Down Your High Places (Sanctification)

You’re making progress. Good. But there is some issue in your life that you haven’t addressed – some issue that you have been unwilling to deal with. Some sin that you’re letting hang on.

In Judah, there were a number of good kings. But even the good kings did not take down the “high places” of idolatry. They kept them up. And God held that decision against them. They went so far in their reforms, but they did not go all the way. Click to learn more in this sermon from 2 Kings.

Consider The Source: Who Are You Listening To?

Consider The Source: Who Are You Listening To?

Everyone is someone’s disciple. Someone is teaching you. Someone is attempting to remake you in their image. The question is: who?

As a Christian, you need to consider the sources that are instructing you and your children (from church to the media to schooling). Not everyone can be right about the big questions in life, and some sources are outright wrong and depraved. Click to listen to this relevant sermon from Colossians 2.

The Reformation: I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

The Reformation: I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Don’t do it. Don’t water down the Gospel. Don’t pander to sinners. Don’t appease goats and starve sheep. Tell people the truth.

In Romans 1, the Apostle Paul said “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” We shouldn’t be either. Click to listen to this convicting sermon from Dr. Holt, preached on Reformation Sunday.