Matthew (3) - Preparing For The Hero - 3:1-17
The Hero Jesus is ready to begin his public ministry. John the Baptist is preparing the way and shows us how to prepare to meet Jesus. Big thanks to Ricky Jones for help on this.
Sep 10, 2020•30 min
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Matthew (2) - The Responses To The Hero - 2:1-18
When Jesus arrives, we not only learn about Him, but we learn about ourselves through the hearts response.
Sep 03, 2020•34 min
Matthew (1) - The Hero Arrives - Matthew 1
Matthew introduces us to the hero of the Scriptures and of the whole world with a genealogy and his birth story. But these events show us what kind of hero Jesus is.
Aug 27, 2020•27 min
Colossians (5) - The Delivery - 2:6-15
The Apostle Paul encourages the Colossians to now walk in the say way they received Christ.
Feb 27, 2020•31 min
Colossians (4) - The Mystery: Christ In You - 1:24-2:5
Paul proclaims the mystery revealed in Christ Jesus. The presence of God dwells in you by faith. However, this will be displayed differently than you imagine.
Feb 20, 2020•33 min
Colossians (3) - Look At Jesus - 1:15-23
Whatever false teaching Paul may have been concerned with in the Colossian church, Paul knows the best thing is for people to know Jesus Christ. He pens an astounding poem about the beauty and sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Thank you Ricky Jones for so much of the information and application and illustrations of this sermon.
Feb 06, 2020•33 min
Colossians (2) - Knowing God's Will - 1:9-15
Paul prays for the Colossians be filled with the knowledge of God's will. The knowledge of God and His Will produces a beautiful life.
Jan 30, 2020•30 min
Colossians (1) - No More Proving Yourself - 1:1-8
The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Colossians church with a prayer of thanksgiving. Within that pray we see the marks of being in Christ. * Much Thanks To Ricky Jones for insights on this sermon, especially the introductory illustration and introduction which were stolen from him.
Jan 23, 2020•29 min
Relatable (13) - Relationship With Other - Enemies - Romans 12:9-21
A relationship with an enemy is usually a relationship we don't want in our lives. However, Jesus and the way He brings salvation to the world ends up creating a new ethic that is upside down. Jesus calls His people to love their enemies.
Nov 21, 2019•34 min
Relatable (11) - Relationship with Other - Singleness
The Apostle Paul gives a beautiful description of the gift of singleness in I Corinthians 7.
Nov 07, 2019•29 min
Relatable (10) - Relationship With Other - Sex - I Corinthians 6
God, who designed sex, says it is a gift for marriage. Why would it be only good for that context?
Oct 31, 2019•37 min
Relatable (9) - Relationship With Other - Marriage - Ephesians 5
We tend to either idolize or undervalue marriage, but the Apostle Paul shows us that ultimately it teaches us about Christ and the church.
Oct 24, 2019•31 min
Relatable (8) - Relationship with Other - Dating - I John 4:18, I Cor. 7:3-4, Gen. 1:26-27, Psalm 118:4-6
Dating can be very confusing. Does the Bible have any principles that help us to date in a healthy way? What if dating could be a place of freedom instead of insecurity and fear? Special thanks to Les Newsom, Matt Howell and Way Rutherford.
Oct 17, 2019•44 min
Relatable (7) - Relationship with other - Friendship - Proverbs
Friendship is vital for becoming a wise and flourishing person. It's typically most formative relationship in college.
Oct 10, 2019•38 min
Relatable (6) - Relationship With Self - Emotions - Psalm 42-43
Emotions can be very confusing. The Psalmist shows us how praying our emotions brings us to the heart of God. Special thanks to Matt Howell and Dan Allender
Oct 03, 2019•34 min
Relatable (4) - Relationship With God's Will - Matt. 10:29, Eph. 1:11, I Thess 4:3, I John 2:15-17, Mark 14:35-36
What do people mean when they talk about God's will? What do the Scriptures say? How much of God's will am I supposed to know? Big time Special thanks to Matt Howell for his material on this.
Sep 19, 2019•34 min
Relatable (3) - Relationship with God - Hosea 1-3
Hosea provides a sobering and thrilling picture of what a relationship with God looks and feels like. It holds in tension what we think is impossible. That we are more sinful and broken than we ever thought but more loved and treasured in Jesus Christ than we ever dare dreamed. **Special Thanks to Matt Howell and Tim Keller for help on this
Sep 12, 2019•34 min
Relatable (2) - The Mess and Hurt of Relationships - Genesis 3:1-21
Genesis 3 is the birthplace of all relational sin and hurt, from Racism, to abuse, to mistrust and jealousy. ***special thanks to Ricky Jones for much of this material
Sep 05, 2019•37 min
Relatable (1) - Designed For Relationship - Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25
The design of something tells us its purpose. Genesis 1-2 gives us a look into his design of humanity. And what we find is that relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. *Special thanks to Matt Howell for help on this material
Aug 29, 2019•32 min
O Come All Ye Unfaithful - Matthew 1:1-6, 16
A one night Christmas celebration at RUF Ole Miss. The NT introduces Jesus by way of a genealogy. That may sound strange to us, but it shows us something beautiful about Jesus and His people. Special thanks to Ricky Jones for his help on this sermon
Nov 19, 2018•31 min
Ephesians (12) - Stand Firm, Jesus is Enough - 6:10-20
Paul ends his letter by reminding Christians that they are in a battle. But it's a battle that has been won by Jesus and so we are called to stand firm in Him.
Nov 13, 2018•27 min
Ephesians (11) - Anthony Forrest - Obedience & About The Other - 6:1-9
Guest Speaker Anthony Forrest teaches from Ephesians 6 to show the beauty of obedience, the free life of being about the other, and the beauty of Jesus.
Oct 31, 2018•36 min
Ephesians (10) - Marriage - 5:20-33
Paul points to marriage as a visible display of how Christ is uniting all things to himself in unity and makes an astonishing claim about its purpose.
Oct 24, 2018•39 min
Ephesians (8) - The New Self - 4:17-31
Paul uses clothing imagery to tell Christians to wear the clothes that fit. Put on the character of Christ, the new self.
Oct 10, 2018•33 min
Ephesians (6) - Rooted and grounded in love - 3:14-21
Paul's prayer for the Ephesians shows that no matter what our circumstance or feelings, what is most needed is to know the love of Christ.
Sep 26, 2018•37 min
Ephesians (5) - Mystery Revealed - 3:1-13
The Apostle Paul reveals by his message and life that the gospel produces a humble confidence that reconciles relationships.
Sep 19, 2018•35 min
Ephesians (3) - By Grace Alone - 2:1-10
Ephesians 2 drives us to hope not in the character of man, but in the character of God. Big thank you to Ray Cortese. Much was stolen/borrowed from his sermon on this text.
Sep 06, 2018•35 min
Ephesians (2) - The Unseen Truth - 1:15-23
Paul's prayer for the Christians in Ephesus is instructive towards what we most need. And it's probably not what we initially think. Thank you Ricky Jones, Ray Cortese, Way Rutherford, Les Newsom and more.
Aug 29, 2018•30 min
Ephesians (1) - The Foundation - 1:1-14
The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Christians in Ephesus by reminding them all the blessings they have in Christ Jesus. As always, nothing is original to Brian, much thanks to Ricky Jones, Les Newsom, Way Rutherford, Ray Cortese, and others.
Aug 22, 2018•26 min
Leviticus (13) - Blessings and Cursings - 26
When God draws near, you are either with Him or against Him, It's either blessings or cursings, there is no neutrality. Is God's covenant with His people conditional or unconditional. Jesus is the answer.
May 03, 2018•33 min
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