Simple Truths for Life

In the book of James in the Bible, he points out that words don't mean much if we have the ability to do more. And this week, Charles Tapp continues his series "We Come This Far By Faith" by explaining that faith by itself...without substance to back it up, doesn't always amount to very much. With part 2: The Work of Faith.

It's not easy to be thankful when you're in the midst of trials. But as Charles Tapp explains today, living by faith is more about having hope for the future than fixing your current situation. And he begins a series of messages "We've Come This Far by Faith" that will go deep into what living a life of faith should look like, with part one: A Walk of Faith.

Despite that Jesus' lifeless body lay in a tomb, there was as much life in him in death as there was in life. This week, Charles Tapp reveals one of the great mysteries of the resurrection story with his message "No Rest For The Weary."

Is there something greater than love? This week, Charles Tapp digs into one of the most popular verses in the Bible to reveal the greatest thing God has put into the life of every believer. As he shares his message "The Greatest Thing."

There is so much competing for our attention...from work, to home, to children--even church. This week, Charles Tapp helps you discover the one thing that can transform the rest of your life, and it only requires a simple word. As he shares the first message in this two-part series "The One Thing."

There's always risk when you commit yourself to something. But there's no greater reward than when you open yourself up to the kind of community for which God has created you. Charles Tapp challenges you to take time to remove the walls that separate us and enter into each other's space as he concludes his series on Building Community, with his message "Commitment to Community."

Mankind was never meant to live alone in seclusion. God created us for one another--for community--for building each other up. But it's been under attack since the beginning of time. This week, Charles Tapp continues with the third part in this series by helping you understand what it means to live out a "community of oneness," with his message "Attack On Community."

The community God has created for us is one of the greatest gifts he's given us because it comes from his very nature. Charles Tapp continues his series Sweet Fellowship with his message "Created for Community."

In many ways the very thing that kept these castaways “on course” is what God has ordained to keep his church afloat, and that is the “Sweet Fellowship” that can be experienced when we as believers determine in our hearts to demonstrate the same compassion and concern for others that we crave ourselves. Charles Tapp explains in the first part of this new series "Sweet Fellowship."

Love is often misunderstood as an emotion, but real love is something deeper. And this week, Charles Tapp explores love as a choice--one that puts others first, and how it is the true measure of our faith and clearest reflection of God's heart, with his message, "The Love Church."

There is a reason God wants his church to exist within community. But more and more, it seems many don't feel the need to belong to a community of faith. So this week, Charles Tapp explains it's a real crisis facing the church today, and how our relationship with each other is critical to our spiritual development. As he shares his message "A Community In Crisis."

Jesus said that He is the Life. And today, Charles Tapp shares how you can obtain the abundant life Jesus offers each of us, as he concludes this 3 part series with his message "Fighting For Your Life."

There's been a lot of debate recently about what's really fake news. How do we know what's true? Jesus said that the truth will set you free. Charles Tapp investigates more into what this means as he continues his message The Kingdom of Truth.

We all need direction in our lives. Unfortunately, you can't buy a GPS for that. But Jesus says that He is the Way, if we're willing to follow Him. Charles Tapp shares his message, Jesus: The Way the Truth and The Life.

There is a difference between worldly hope and biblical hope, and today, Charles Tapp shows how true hope is rooted in God's faithfulness rather than our circumstances, reminding you that God's promises never expire, with his message, "Hope In Trying Times."

Today, on Simple Truths for Life, Charles Tapp explains that despite how bleak your outlook seems, God has a purpose in mind for you--and helps you see it from God's perspective by asking what is God writing on the wall of your life? His message is based on the small book of the Bible, Amos.

Sometimes the best way forward is to have a willingness to take an honest look at our past. This week, Charles Tapp explains what this means and how you can gain a better perspective as we enter a new year.

In the midst of the season with all the gifts, and lights, and music, is there something else we've missed along the way? Let's get back to Charles Tapp, as helps you discover the babe in the manger--the greatest gift of all, in his message "The Lost Glory."

God doesn't want you living in darkness, and in fear. This week Charles Tapp explains you have the chance to step out of whatever darkness you may be walking in right now, and step into God's light. As he shares his message "Have You Seen The Light?"

It is so easy to become consumed by what is going on around us that we forget where our protection comes from. This week, Charles Tapp focuses on the words found in Psalm 46 to help us learn to “be still.”

If we’re being honest, when it feels as though there’s darkness all around us, it can be extremely difficult to see even a glimmer of light on the horizon. Today, Charles Tapp takes you on a journey through the Gospel of John to share the words of Jesus himself that we are given hope, even in the darkest of times.

Giving isn't about what's in our hands, but what's in our hearts. This week, Charles Tapp reveals that the concept of giving is the very foundation on which God has built his kingdom, and is a demonstration of the love of God in our hearts, as he shares his message "The Gospel of Giving."

God's grace is a response to our sin. And this week, Charles Tapp shares a new installment in his messages titled "The Gospel Of" by helping to unravel the misunderstandings of what grace is and isn't...and just how remarkable it truly is, with his message "The Gospel of Grace."

There's a reason we laugh...as if it's been hardwired into the very DNA of our bodies. And if that's the case, then does that mean God also laughs? It's the question Pastor Tapp asks this week as he shares his message "The Gospel of Laughter."

With the darkness that exists in our world today, it desperately needs a light. This week, Charles Tapp explains why it's important we respond to the call to be Christ's light, as he shares his message "Children of the Light."