We must practice a repentance that takes sin seriously, accepts whatever pain it requires, and works diligently to restore sincere obedience.

00:00 Merry Christmas and Nativity Scenes 00:52 The Origin of Nativity Scenes 02:04 The Spread of Nativity Scenes 03:05 The Significance of the Nativity Scene 03:49 Christmas Reminders and the Baby Jesus 04:42 Prophecies of Isaiah 08:04 The Messiah's Titles and Their Meanings 18:15 The Paradox of Jesus' Birth 21:28 The Wise Men and Their Journey 24…

De către Pastor Nate Mason

Resolved: Courage to Confront Text: Mark 6:14-30 I. Pursue Clarity About Jesus’ Identity II. Live According to Conviction—Not Convenience III. Courageously Confront Evil Application Questions Read Mark 6:14–15 and John 1:29–30. What do people in your circles say about Jesus today? Are their views more influenced by cultural assumptions or Scripture…

[0:00] Introduction and Personal Story [1:22] Paul's Imprisonment and Stewardship [10:32] The Mystery of the Gospel [17:44] Living Up to Your New Status [23:00] The Church's Purpose and Encouragement [31:36] Conclusion and Final Prayer

Full grasp that love, when rightly understood and applied, is indispensable to genuine Christian living.

00:00 Introduction to Sale Season 00:34 The Tension Between Gratitude and Consumerism 00:59 The Call for Christians to Be Thankful 01:37 Isaiah 12: A Guide to Daily Thankfulness 02:03 Understanding the Messiah in Isaiah 11 03:09 The Millennial Kingdom and Gratitude 05:09 Personalizing Gratitude for the Cross 05:34 The Importance of Intentional Than…

Because God intends our relationships in the church to be marked by a quality that the world cannot match, we must be serious about building friendships that are uniquely loving, loyal, and encouraging.

00:00 Introduction to Marriage Roles 00:20 The Role of Wives in Marriage 02:09 Examples of Strong Women 04:10 Biblical Instructions for Wives 05:45 Submission in Marriage 11:40 The Value of Submission 20:02 Transformative Power of Submission 22:31 True Beauty in Submission 24:11 Biblical Perspective on Physical Beauty 25:32 The True Source of Beaut…

Clothed in Christ (Matthew 22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

00:00 Introduction and Context 00:36 The Role of Husbands in Marriage 04:41 Understanding and Knowing Your Wife 06:30 Living Together in Unity 13:06 Sacrificial and Sanctifying Love 18:51 Honoring Your Wife 22:10 Understanding the Weaker Vessel 23:40 Caring for God's Daughter 25:27 Teaching Gentle Care 27:50 Chivalry and Spiritual Care 30:23 Addres…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Actively and carefully pursue holiness in your mind and body for the sake of our great God who said we will draw near to us when we do.

00:00 Introduction and Context 00:49 The Parable of the Sower Explained 03:16 The Reality of Christian Suffering 04:34 Peter's Message on Suffering 08:16 Following Christ's Example in Suffering 13:43 The Privilege of Suffering for Christ 23:03 Peter's Reference to Isaiah 53 23:33 Jesus' Sinless Suffering 24:29 Jesus' Response to Suffering 26:42 Tru…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Women's Bible Study

Jesus and the Agony of Unanswered Prayer (Mark 14:32-42) | Dr. Erwin Lutzer

00:00 The Iconic Nike Ad of 1988 01:48 The True Source of Inspiration 02:34 Understanding Biblical Context 07:28 Historical Context of Slavery in the Roman Empire 11:23 Misinterpretations and True Teachings 20:35 Submission to Authority as Submission to God 23:14 Understanding Submission in Relationships 24:50 Biblical Context of Submission 28:07 P…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

God wants us to pursue moral purity as his distinctive people, which he has promised will increase our daily experience of fellowship, joy, and assurance with him.

00:00 Introduction: Dividing Topics 00:12 Biblical Guidance for Politics 01:33 Submitted Living Series Introduction 01:54 Ultimate Authority of God 02:21 Understanding Submission to Authority 04:23 Government as God's Creation 05:32 Historical Context of Government 09:45 Christian's Dual Citizenship 10:22 Engaging with Government 15:24 Unity in the…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Women's Bible Study at Compass Bible Church

We must guard the personal partnerships in our lives, so our devotion to Christ is not imperiled and our usefulness to the Lord remains uncompromised.

00:00 Introduction: Trump's Pursuit of Peace 00:47 The Christian Perspective on Peace 01:48 Life at War: Spiritual Warfare 02:27 Understanding Our Identity as Exiles 03:32 Living as Sojourners in a Foreign Land 06:58 The Temptation to Make Ourselves at Home 17:21 Fighting the Passions of the Flesh 25:05 Practical Steps to Overcome Temptation 26:05 …

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Resolve to love God so much that you hate sexual sin. Genesis 39:7-12 I. Expect Temptation’s Targeted Attacks (v.7) II. Enumerate the Reasons Why Sin is Very Stupid (vv.8-9) III. Draw the Battle Lines Far From Temptation—Not on the Edge (vv.10-12) Application Questions Consider some of the prominent former pastors who have given in to sexual sin. W…

Repentance and Restoration (Psalm 80) | Women's Bible Study | Stacy Richards

00:00 Introduction to Credit Card Perks 00:13 Exploring Specific Credit Card Benefits 01:52 The Purpose Behind Credit Card Perks 02:16 Perks of Belonging to Jesus 02:37 The Essential and Goodness of Church Involvement 03:07 Scriptural Foundations: 1 Peter 2:9-10 03:23 Israel and the Church: A Biblical Relationship 05:33 Our Special Status in Christ…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Be an effective and determined Ambassador of Christ, willing to endure the hardships, while maintaining your integrity and sincere love for others.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Daily Decisions 00:52 Significant Life Choices 02:12 The Most Important Decision: What to Do with Jesus 03:05 Scriptural Insights: 1 Peter 2:4-5 04:44 Living Stones and Spiritual Sacrifices 08:23 The Importance of the Church Community 10:50 Commitment to Jesus and His Church 23:02 The Precious Cornerstone: Jesus Chr…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Women's Bible Study

We must no longer be casual or timid about relaying the gospel to our generation, but we must be bold and urgent about it, as Christ would have us be while there’s still time in our crazy and chaotic culture.

00:00 Introduction: Surprising Facts About Everyday Habits 00:47 Parenting Challenges: The Pill Bottle Incident 01:58 Parenting Challenges: The Gummy Vitamins Incident 03:02 Spiritual Lesson: You Can Never Have Too Much God 03:40 Biblical Reference: Longing for Spiritual Milk 06:31 Understanding Spiritual Milk: Beyond Just the Bible 13:13 Practical…

De către Pastor Mike Elliott

Women's Bible Study

When we understand the means, the method, and the motivation of our pursuit of godliness, we'll find that God's call to holiness is both possible and life-giving.