A Carrot on a Stick, Part 1
Are you satisfied today? In your marriage? In your job? In your Church? In this message Stephen brings us a new study from the book of James to show us what real satisfaction looks like . . . and why every Christian should have it.
The Ways of Wisdom
In this message Stephen gives us another look at the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. So let's open our Bibles to James chapter 3 and discover it together.
Sandcastles Before Tide, Part 2
The parable of the foolish man who built his house on the sand is one that everyone is familiar with. Many of us learned it as kids, growing up. But how does the parable relate to our lives today? In other words, what are the sandcastles in our own society? In this message Stephen offers some convicting answers.
Question and Answer Program No. 50
Stephen and Scott discuss questions phoned in by listeners. Please note that there is NO transcript available for this program.
Sandcastles Before Tide, Part 1
The parable of the foolish man who built his house on the sand is one that everyone is familiar with. Many of us learned it as kids, growing up. But how does the parable relate to our lives today? In other words, what are the sandcastles in our own society? In this message Stephen offers some convicting answers.
A Learner's Permit for Life, Part 2
When we pray and ask God for wisdom, what exactly are we asking for? An answer? An inner compulsion to do something or not do something? A sign from heaven, perhaps? In this message Stephen takes us back to James' convicting letter to remind us what Godly wisdom is really all about. Contrary to popular opinion, it's not a matter of the mind . . . it's a matter of the heart.
A Learner's Permit for Life, Part 1
When we pray and ask God for wisdom, what exactly are we asking for? An answer? An inner compulsion to do something or not do something? A sign from heaven, perhaps? In this message Stephen takes us back to James' convicting letter to remind us what Godly wisdom is really all about. Contrary to popular opinion, it's not a matter of the mind . . . it's a matter of the heart.
A Foretaste of Freedom
What did Barabbas have to do? Walk out of prison and accept his freedom. That is it! Why? Because his freedom had been paid by the Lamb who literally hung on his cross. What an illustration of Christ's redemptive mission this is. And to this day, salvation comes to those who simply accept the freedom offered by Christ.
The Surrender of Bliss
One of the easiest choices to overlook in the Christmas story is the choice made by Joseph. But his choice to wed Mary despite the scandalous allegations leveled against her is one of the most incredible and self-sacrificing choices of all. It was a decision that changed his life, reputation, and social standing forever. Matthew might not tell us much about Joseph in his inspired Gospel account, but what he does reveal is invaluable to the Gospel story. So let's join Stephen as he unfolds it in this message.
The Father's Gift
This is Christmas from the perspective of the Father. We hear it in the joy of the Father's announcement about the Son; We sense it in the satisfaction in the Father's affirmation of the Son; We understand it in the love in the Father's address through the Son. Christmas is about a Father's gift to a prodigal world!