In this teaching, we begin our series on the Book of Hebrews. And what a book it is! Hebrews shows us the glory of Christ in a way that we don’t find in many other places of the New Testament. Let’s reverently come to this book to be brought face to face with the greatest Person this world has ever known.
Read More...Sermon Series: New Testament Book
Jesus: Much Better than the Angels
Is Jesus Michael the archangel as the Jehovah’s Witnesses teach? Is He a created being, or is He the creator of all other beings. What rank does He hold? Tune in to see.
Read More...Paying Much Closer Attention To The Gospel
The writer to the Hebrews gives the first of many strong exhortations to persevere in the faith in this section, admonishing them not to neglect so great a salvation.
Read More...Who Will Rule the World to Come?
In this section of Hebrews we learn something of the Church’s exalted destiny under Christ. It is almost too much to take in. Learn and exult!
Read More...The Humanity of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus truly a man? If so, what would implications does that have?
Read More...Why Did Jesus Become A Man?
We learn in this text why Jesus became a man. And what a glorious reason it was!
Read More...Hold Fast!
“For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end.” Does this mean that if we don’t hold fast we will lose our salvation?
Read More...Enter God’s Rest!
Be diligent to enter God’s eternal rest in heaven! Don’t slacken, don’t grow slothful or apathetic. Stir yourself up to be diligent to enter!
Read More...The Deadly Word
Usually this passage in Hebrews is used to teach that God’s Word is like a knife that brings conviction of sin and sanctification of soul. Although there is much truth in that statement, I do not believe that is what is being taught here. Tune in to find out what God’s Word will bring.
Read More...Our Great High Priest
Why is it important that Jesus Christ is our high priest? What does that mean practically for the Christian? Find out in this important teaching.
Read More...Chosen by God
1 Peter is a wonderful and glorious letter. In this first study of 1 Peter we examine Peter’s statement that believers were “chosen by the foreknowledge of God the Father, sanctified by the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood.” Revel in the sovereign grace of God with us!
Read More...Our Glorious Inheritance
What does the Bible teach about our future eternal inheritance? What can we know about heaven? Listen in and discover with us.
Read More...Fiery Trials
In this message we have a mini-theology of trials from God’s Word. If you have every wondered about the Biblical teaching on trials in the life of a Christian, stop and dwell here.
Read More...Marks of True Christianity
What are the marks of a genuine Christian? Peter lays out 4 of them in this section.
Read More...Our Great Salvation
Peter describes our great and awesome salvation in various ways: he describes it as the subject of the Old Testament prophet’s message, the subject of the apostles’ preaching, and the subject of the angels’ interest.
Read More...Blessed Be God!
In this message we begin our verse-by-verse in-depth study of the book of Ephesians. This letter of Paul to the Ephesians has long been one of my favorite books of the New Testament. I think we are in for a thrill as we examine it together!
Read More...Holiness
God’s Word everywhere urges believers to a holy life. Peter does the same in this section of Scripture. Learn what it means to live a holy life, and how we are to accomplish it.
Read More...Chosen By The Father
In this study we run smack dab into one of the most controversial doctrines in the Bible – the doctrine of divine sovereign election. Although this subject is very controversial, when rightly understood and applied to your life, it can be one of the most life changing truths you will ever grasp! For more on God’s sovereign grace in salvation, read the book Overwhelmed By Grace found under the Books section of the Resource Library.
Read More...Redeemed By Blood
What does the Biblical word “redemption” mean? How was our redemption accomplished? What were we redeemed from? Who did Jesus come to redeem? You’ll find answers to these questions and more in this message.
Read More...Our Riches In Christ
Paul is spurring the Ephesians on to bless God for all the spiritual blessings He has granted to us in Christ Jesus. After describing the glorious blessing of choosing us in Christ before the foundation of the world, He goes on to describe the blessings that come to us in Jesus Christ His Son
Read More...Sealed With The Spirit
Paul’s passion is to glorify God. The way he goes about doing that in this passage is to throw the spotlight on each member of the Trinity to reveal their invaluable contribution to God’s Master Plan of Salvation. After praising God the Father and God the Son for their parts, he moves on to praise God the Spirit for preserving us in our salvation. Believers have been sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Read More...Love One Another!
When we are born again, we are called to fervently love the other members of God’s family. In this study, we explore both the command to love, and the Biblical reasons to love, including the human and divine side of conversion. Oh, let brotherly love continue!
Read More...How To Grow Spiritually
Have you ever wondered how a person grows spiritually? What is it that must take place if they are to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ? Find out in this teaching.
Read More...Lord Enlighten The Eyes Of Our Hearts!
In this section, Paul shifts from preaching to praying, from declaring the spiritual riches that are ours in Christ, to praying that believers will comprehend our glorious future inheritance, and the awesome power that has made it possible for us to believe the gospel.
Read More...Jesus Christ: The Corner Stone
Is Peter the Rock upon which the Church is built? How is it that unbelievers are “appointed” to doom? These are some of the questions that this study in 1 Peter 2:4-8 address. Tune in!
Read More...The Power Of God In The Exaltation Of Christ
Paul prays first that thte Ephesians would understand the greatness of the honor and glory God has destined for them, then the greatness of the power that will bring it to pass. But what kind of power is needed to bring these believers to their glorious inheritance? The same kind of power that was needed to bring Christ into possession of His glory. What did God do to bring Christ into possession of His glory, and how has He exalted Him? Our answer is found in this text.
Read More...Dead in Sins
What is the real condition of the unregenerate person? Is he basically good, just lacking the right environment or education? Paul speaks with absolute authority on the desperate condition of the lost man.
Read More...The Glorioius Privileges of the People of God
One of the most basic questions, we as humans ask is “Who am I?” In other words, what is my identity? Peter answers that question in this section. Our identity is wrapped up in terms of our relationship to God.
Read More...But God!
“But God” – 2 of the most glorious words in all the Bible! Paul doesn’t say, “but you.” When we could do nothing to save ourselves, God did something. Salvation is of the Lord. It was God who took the initiative. God acted. With man salvation is impossible, but with God all things are possible!
Read More...How To Live As An Alien In This World
Who are we? How are we to live? Why are we to live this way? These are some questions that Peter answers in this section of Scripture.
Read More...The Christian And Government
This section in 1 Peter is very important as it addresses the Christian’s responsibility toward governing authorities. What is our responsibility toward them? What is God’s purpose for them? Why are we to submit to them? How are we to submit to them? Is it ever right not to submit to them? Find out in this study
Read More...The Master Artist
Imagine if God were a Master Artist. What would the canvass be? What about the paint, and the brush, and the final art gallery? This message is probably Brian Anderson’s most popular message he has ever given, having preached it many times in many places. Let the truth of Ephesians 2:7-10 thrill your soul!
Read More...The Christian Servant’s Relationship To His Master
There were as many as 60 million slaves in the 1st century in the Roman world. What does the Bible have to say about slavery, and especially, about the Christian slaves’ relationship to his master. Find out in this study!
Read More...The Unfathomable Riches Of Christ For The Gentiles
Here Paul turns his attention on the saved Gentiles in Ephesus, and extolls God’s unfathomable grace in what He has done for them. <
Read More...Why Did Jesus Go To The Cross?
Why did Jesus go to the cross? What would you say if someone asked you that question? See how Peter answers it in this study.
Read More...Paul’s Ministry to The Gentiles
Up until this point in Ephesians Paul has not talked about himself at all — it has all been about what God has done for us in Christ. But now, everything changes as he becomes intensely personal and autobiographical in going down a bunny trail to describe the glorious riches the Gentiles have as fellow heirs with believing Jews!
Read More...The Submissive Wife
The Biblical injunction for a wife to submit to her husband is not in vogue in today’s culture, to say the least! However, the Bible has a lot to say about this very important aspect of a godly wife. Peter gives us “The Submissive Wife 101 Course” in this study.
Read More...The Understanding Husband
Christian husbands are challenged here to understand and honor their wives. We had a lot of fun together in this teaching as we ribbed each other on how well we are doing in understanding our wives. Tune in to see what I mean!
Read More...God-Exalting Relationships In The Body
In this teaching we examine what kinds of relationships in the Body of Christ exalt God. The beauty is that as we display God-exating relationships, God exalts and blesses us. This message did not record during our Wednesday night Bible Study, so Brian recorded it again while he was all alone. We trust it builds you up toward Christ-honoring, edifying relationships!
Read More...Paul’s Prayer For The Power Of The Spirit
Paul concludes the first half of the book of Ephesians with a powerful prayer. It is a prayer we should pray for ourselves and others often. Join us as we meditate on the 4 principal parts of this prayer: the power of the Spirit, the love of Christ, the fulness of God, and the glory of God.
Read More...How To Suffer For Righteousness
“Suffering” is one of the major themes in 1 Peter, and the subject of the final major section in this letter. In this study, we learn how we should suffer for righteousness’ sake, should our Lord call us to it.
Read More...The Unity Of The Spirit
In this study we commence the 2nd half, and the practical section of the book emphasizing the Christian Life. Paul goes to great pains to exhort us to walk worthy of our great and high calling by being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Learn how to preserve the unity that God has already supernaturally created between every true child of God!
Read More...Principles To Help Us Suffer For Righteousness
This passage of Scripture is one of the most confusing and difficult to interpret passages in all of the New Testament. You’ve heard the expression, “He can’t see the forest for the trees.” When we step back and look at the surrounding context, we can see how this difficult section fits into Peter’s thought — encouragement to help persecuted and suffering believers endure for Christ’s sake
Read More...Gifts From Our Ascended Lord
After Paul teaches us about the Unity of the Spirit that every true Christian has with every other true Christian (Ephesians 4:1-6), he shows how this unity works itself out in the diversity of spiritual gifts in the body, especially those of its leaders (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastor-teachers). This passage of Scripture is also known for giving rise to the idea that after Jesus died on the cross, His spirit descended into hell to preach to the spirits there. Let’s examine that doctrine, to see if these things are so.
Read More...The Growth Of The Body
Church Growth has become an extremely popular subject in our own day. In this section Paul tackles that subject, but not as we might. Instead of focusing on numerical growth, he focuses on inward, spiritual growth. In what ways does God want the church to grow? Find out in this study!
Read More...Arming Ourselves For The Pursuit Of Holiness
What are some weapons God has given us to wage the warfare against sin in our pursuit of holiness? Peter tells us in this passage. Oh, may God grant us victory over sin that we might be pleasing to Him!
Read More...New Clothes For A New Man
The apostle Paul in this section begins his in-depth, prolonged teaching on the sanctification of the believer and personal holiness. He does so by showing us that God has made us brand new people with new desires and ambitions. He shows us that sanctification is to a great extent believing and acting on the truth of who we are in Christ.
Read More...Living In The Light Of Eternity – Pt. 2
We were unable to finish this section in our previous message, so we allowed it to spill over into a Part 2. What a wonderful, rich passage of Scripture. What important and powerful exhortations we have been given in this section! Oh, how we need to live in light of eternity!
Read More...Living In The Light Of Eternity – Pt. 1
What did Peter mean by “the end of all things is near?” How are we to live in light of the fact that eternity could break in upon us at any moment? The message did not get taped “live” at our weekly Bible Study, so Brian re-taught this study by himself. We pray you are edified!
Read More...Exchanging The Old Life For The New – Pt. 1
In this section, Paul shows us in 5 very practical areas how we are to exchange the old lifestyle patterns for brand new ones. We got some heavy questions and comments in this teaching right off the bat, so we didn’t complete the study. This will be Part 1. I think you will enjoy the dialogue, as we seek to understand how to obey God’s Word!
Read More...Exchanging The Old Life For The New – Pt. 2
We continue in our message on “Exchanging The Old Life For The New” and look at some more specific areas in which we are to lay aside the characteristics of the old life and exchange those for new lifestyle patterns. In this message we speak of laying aside stealing, unwholesome words, and ungodly attitudes. At the heart of all is the Love of Christ displayed in offering Himself up for us, as a fragrant aroma to God!
Read More...Sexual Purity
The Scriptures detail a very high standard for the church concerning sexual purity. In this passage we are taught God’s standards, and what will be the ultimate destination for those who characterize a sexually impure lifestyle.
Read More...Children of Light
God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. Because we are born of Him, we are children of light. What is our responsibility in this dark world? How are we to conduct ourselves among an evil generation? Find out in this message.
Read More...Shepherds Of God’s Flock
What is an Elder? Is he different from a pastor? What is he supposed to do as he serves the church? These are all very important questions that Peter gives answers to in this passage.
Read More...Be Careful How You Walk!
Paul exhorts believers to be careful how they live out their Christian life because there are dangers, traps, drop offs, and pitfalls on every side. How are we to be careful? By making the most of our time and understanding the will of our Lord.
Read More...Clothing Ourselves With Humility and Resisting The Devil
In this, our final study in 1 Peter we take a look at 2 very important exhortations of the apostle Paul is it relates to suffering: humbling ourselves, and resisting the devil. In our own church two different families had recently dealt with assaults from the devil that had serious consequences, so this study proved to be very timely.
Read More...Sharing In The Sufferings Of Christ
The believers Peter was writing to were facing suffering and persecution. In just a few short years both Peter and Paul would die for Christ under the reign of Nero. Peter writes to encourage suffering believers to be faithful to Christ in the midst of sufferings, and gives a wonderful promise of where they would the strength to endure them.
Read More...The Spirit-Filled Life – Pt. 1
Ephesians 5:18 is perhaps the most important verse in the 2nd half of Ephesians, for it reveals how we are to obey all the other commands and exhortations found there. If Ephesians 4-6 are a race course, and you are the driver, Eph.5:18 is the fuel. In this message we examine what the Bible teaches about drunkenness, and about how we can obey the command to be filled with the Spirit.
Read More...The Spirit-Filled Life – Pt. 2
Having discussed the command to be filled with the Spirit in our previous message, we now focus on the consequences of being filled with the Spirit. This church meeting turned out to be very different as you will probably realize as you listen to it. Buckle your seat belts, for you will be going on a ride as you tune into this house church gathering!
Read More...God’s Will For Husbands and Wives
Paul initiated some Biblical discussion on God’s will for husbands and wives from this popular passage of Scripture.
Read More...God’s Will For Children
What is God’s will for children? The apostle Paul answers that question in this section of Scripture. Since we had no young children present in this meeting, we sought to apply the principles found here to adult children. Interestingly, in God’s Providence we just happened to study this section of Scripture on Mother’s Day!
Read More...God’s Will For Parents, Slaves, and Masters
In this study we examine God’s will for Parents, then Slaves, and finally Masters. If you would like to know the Biblical work ethic, look no further. Paul spells it out quite clearly for us here!
Read More...The Believer’s War Against Satan
Have you ever been confused by all the various teachings on spiritual warfare today?! In this message we analyze several different tactics popular teachers suggest we use in spiritual warfare, and compare them with Scripture. Then we look at what the apostle Paul actually tells us to do in Ephesians 6. I think you might be surprised.
Read More...The Believer’s Armor – Pt. 1
In order to be effective in our war against Satan, there are various pieces of armor that we must put on. In this message we examine the first 3: The Belt of Truth, The Breastplate of Righteousness, and the Sandals of the Gospel of Peace.
Read More...The Believer’s Armor – Pt. 2
In order to be effective in our war against Satan, there are various pieces of armor that we must put on. In this message we examine the last 3 pieces of armor: The Shield of Faith, the Helmot of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit. May the Lord enable all of us to put them on and defeat the enemy’s attacks!
Read More...Prayer Warriors
How does prayer “fit” in the believer’s life? How is it related to the spiritual warfare we are in? Do you see yourself as a prayer warrior? If not, I hope this message will help to change your mind!
Read More...Grace For The Undeserving
In this study we launch a new teaching series on the book of 1 Corinthians. In this introductory paragraph (1 Corinthians 1:1-9) we learn of God’s rich grace for His unworthy children.
Read More...Putting Away Party Divisions
In the church of Corinth the brethren had lined up under certain preachers like Paul, Apollos and Cephas, while others said they were devoted only to Christ. This brings up the age old problem of division in the church and God’s attitude toward it. Listen in as we discuss this problem and how we can seek to avoid it.
Read More...Christ: The Power and Wisdom of God
Have you ever wondered why some people respond eagerly to the gospel, while others ignore or reject it? In this study the apostle Paul answers that question. He tells us how the Jews responded to the message of Christ crucified — they stumbled at it. He tells us how the Greeks responded — they laughed at it. However, there were some Jews and some Greeks that found Christ to be the power and wisdom of God. Find out why they responded this way in this study!
Read More...Consider Your Calling
What is God’s call? Who does God call? Why does God call who He does? And what does Christ become for those God calls? We find Biblical answers to these questions in our study of 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. We hope you can listen in!
Read More...The Wisdom of God
Man’s wisdom differs greatly from God’s wisdom! In this study we examine the entire 2nd chapter of 1 Corinthians to discover Paul’s preaching of God’s Wisdom, the rulers’ blindness to God’s wisdom, Paul’s revelation of God’s wisdom, and man’s response to God’s wisdom. In so doing, we discover some very important lessons about how God would have us seek to win people for Christ.
Read More...God’s Judgment of Christian Workers
How will God judge Christian Workers — those that lead, preach and teach God’s people? What will He be looking for? How can those of us who have leadership in the body of Christ make sure we are preparing ourselves for this solemn judgment to come? How can we “be careful how we build upon the foundation” Paul laid? In this study, we examine Paul’s architectural metaphor of those that work to construct God’s building – God’s temple, and the fire which will test the qualitiy of their works.
Read More...The True Minister of Jesus Christ
What is the true minister of Jesus Christ like? What is his job? What is required of him? What will God’s judgment be like? This message is especially appropriate for those who have a calling to serve Jesus Christ in a special way.
Read More...Kings or Scum?
One of the worst problems in the Corinthian church was their divisions based on exalting various leaders. To combat this spirit of pride and arrogance in the Church of Corinth, Paul compares their estimate of themselves with his estimate of himself and the other apostles. They considered themselves to be kings. He considers himself to be scum. What do you consider yourself to be?
Read More...The Responsibility of a Spiritual Father
Paul was a spiritual father to the Corinthians, and as such had certain responsibilities toward them. In this message, learn our duties toward those we are a spiritual father or mother to.
Read More...Church Discipline
Church discipline is a very unpopular subject in our modern “feel good” Christianity, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 5 Paul goes to great lengths to teach the need, method, reason, and sphere of church discipline. May God grant us “ears to hear” as we search His Holy Word on this vital subject!
Read More...What About Lawsuits In The Church?
The United States spends $250 billion annually on the costs of lawsuits, equaling 2% of its Gross Domestic Product. Our sue-happy culture has infected the Church so that often Christians take other Christians to court. What is God’s will concerning lawsuits among believers? Find out in this message.
Read More...Glorify God In Your Body!
In this passage, Paul deals with the last problem reported to him from Chloe’s people — that of men in the church going to prostitutes. What does God have to say about the proper us of our bodies? What does God’s Word have to say about sexual immorality? What are Biblical motivations for holy living regarding the use of our bodies? Find out in this message!
Read More...God’s Will Concerning Sex In Marriage
There was a group of married believers in Corinth who believed that it was more “spiritual” to remain celibate in their marriage than enjoying normal physical relations. Tune in to see what God’s will is for married couples concerning their sexual relationship.
Read More...God’s Will Regarding Marriage For Various Believers
In this passage the apostle Paul gives spiritual counsel to 3 groups of believers: the unmarried, believers married to believers, and believers married to unbelievers. Admittedly there are some difficult and thorny problems in this section of Scripture when it comes to interpretation, but the rewards of careful study here give light on this difficult issue. The church has struggled with understanding and applying Paul’s counsel in this section for hundreds of years. I guess we’ll contribute our 2 cents to the whole!
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