When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, people weren't quite sure what to think. Jesus may not be the King we expect or even want, but He is certainly the King we need. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
Jesus shows us that gentleness is not weakness, but is a controlled strength that brings healing to hurting people. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
According to Deuteronomy, staying faithful to God means remembering Him. Why are we so prone to forget? Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
No one wants to be a hypocrite, but if we are honest we are all inconsistent. How do we develop lives of goodness and integrity? Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
Is there more to kindness than being nice? The book of Ruth reveals the beauty of kindness. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
Intern and all-around good guy Derek Nelsen shows us how being forgiven by God allows us to forgive others. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
The path to patience is is growing confidence in God who "sees the end from the beginning and does all things well." Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
When God lifts His face to people, it gives real peace. And He calls us to do the same. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
Joy is what happens when you believe that God is in control and is good regardless of the circumstances. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
To love is to be fully human. By looking at Hosea 11 we discover some our pitfalls and the path to real love. Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
God's intention is to make His people like Jesus. That is, to make us fully human. But how does that work begin? Music: "Stillness is the Move" by Dirty Projectors. All rights reserved.
God's last words to us in the Bible are images of a river and a tree. Thankfully, they are just what we need. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
What happens after we die? What is the afterlife like? Revelation reveals a vision of our future home with God. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Christians are engaged to Jesus and wait expectantly for the wedding supper of the Lamb. But what do you do during the engagement period? Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Why is it so difficult to be a faithful follower of Jesus? It's because a prostitute named Babylon wants to seduce you away from Him. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Satan is waging war against the world and God's people. One of his most effective tools is telling you that you can't trust God. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Everyone is angry and fearful. John shows us that there is a force behind it all. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Rev. Scott Sauls is the pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN and the author of "Jesus Outside the Lines" and the forthcoming "Befriend." We were privileged to hear from him at RUF App State on the topic of friendship. (Music: "Almighty God" by Sandra McCracken. All rights belong to the artist.)
Revelation shows us that there is an unseen war being waged all around us. How does that war play out in our lives? Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Until Jesus returns, suffering is a normal part of life. How does God want us to walk through it all? Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
We are full of beauty and dignity, yet deeply broken. Does God have a plan to make it right? Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Whether we are struggling from persecution or simply disinterested, John gives us a vision of a God who is worthy, a Trinity and full of grace. Can it move the needle of in hearts? Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
Is it possible to have strong convictions and be abundantly compassionate? We find both in perfect harmony at the cross. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
In a world of superficiality and spin, the message of Revelation can help us see what is real. Music: "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by REM. All rights reserved.
The presence of God in the tabernacle shows us one of the deepest desires of His heart. Music: "Fishing the Sky" by The Appleseed Cast. All rights reserved.
The concept of a "mediator" is one of the central themes of Christianity. Why is it so important? Music: "Fishing the Sky" by The Appleseed Cast. All rights reserved.
The Bible has pretty high standards for how Christians are to treat others. Why fuss with it at all? Lots of credit and thanks to Tim Keller and Les Newsom for their thoughts on this. Music: "Fishing the Sky" by The Appleseed Cast. All rights reserved.
Why is it so hard to love God? How does Jesus transform our obedience to God? Lots of credit and thanks to Tim Keller and Brian Sorgenfrei for their thoughts on this. Music: "Fishing the Sky" by The Appleseed Cast. All rights reserved.
We look at what God's law isn't and what it is and see a way toward beauty and love. Lots of credit and thanks to Brian Habig, Sammy Rhodes and Brian Sorgenfrei for their thoughts on this. Music: "Fishing the Sky" by The Appleseed Cast. All rights reserved.
RUF intern and all around nice guy Derek Nelsen preaches on Israel's conflict with Amalek in the wilderness. Music: "Fishing the Sky" by The Appleseed Cast. All rights reserved.
