Glory and Joy

Loving others is hard! We need God's free love when we need help and when we fail. Tune in as Pastor Cyril highlights the role of God's free love as we see to love others.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

We all love love, but what does it mean to truly live it, to truly enjoy it? Pastor Cyril kicks off our Love God, Love People series by challenging into true love.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

The Bible is sometimes either seen as hateful, or its place as an authority in our lives is laughed at. But what if you need the Bible to love, and you need to it to not suggest but to demand your love? Pastor Cyril talks about what it means for God to speak as we seek to live lives of love.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcA...

We can often make ourselves at home with sin, but sin seeks to destroy us. Anger and depression can be places where sin seeks us, but God invites us to himself. Join us as Pastor Cyril teaches from the narrative of Cain and Abel! Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Have you been discouraged by that certain sin that you are fighting but can't seem to overcome? Pastor Cyril teaches on the nature of sin and ways we can fight it as we look at Adam's and Eve's original sin.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Life can be really hard. We usually grit through it, but why is it hard? And what is God doing in the midst of these hardships? Join us as Pastor Cyril teaches on the consequences of death now shaping the world.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Romantic love is something that many of us hope to experience in meaningful ways, but we have faced fear and frustration over and over. Is there hope that we can find this kind of love? Join us as Pastor Cyril teaches on the purpose and blueprint for marriage, romance, and Black love.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Not knowing our purpose can bring us to dark places. What is your purpose? You cannot begin to understand your purpose until you look to God. Join us as Pastor Cyril talks about why you matter and why what you do matters.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

The most common negative emotion this generation experiences is tiredness. We try hard to do self-care and create a work/life balance, but rest seems to escape us. Join us as Pastor Cyril talks about God's gift of rest to weary souls.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

You are running on fumes if you are not running on God's love. God is GOOD, and his love is abundant. Join us as Pastor Cyril preaches on God's abundance.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Have you ever struggled with trusting that God is good? Do his restrictions feel like a kill-joy? God is worthy of your trust, and he is leading you to delight in him. Join us as Pastor Cyril preaches on Adam's relationship with God in the garden of Eden.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Do you feel the chaos in your life? Do you need help higher than yourself? God is there to supply your need and reorder your chaos. Join us as we look at the first few verses of the Bible in our Firm Foundation series.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

So often we fail to find joy in God's world. How do we set our eyes upon him and stand of him as we behold creation? Join us as Pastor Cyril preaches on creation being our worship leader.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:1-14. So often we try to have our cake and eat it too with Jesus, but the scriptures call us beyond seeking to have a half-way relationship with him as our king. Join us as we explore the beauty and power of obedience in our walks with Jesus.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:15-27. There are moments in our walks with Jesus where we can be confused about his claims to be the Christ. Was Jesus who he said he was? Let's explore how we can develop confidence in who Jesus is and live in light of that.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:28-3:15. We know the pain of not knowing if we belong to a family; how much more God's family? Jesus not only grants you the privilege of being God's child but also the calling to live as one. Let's develop confidence in our status as children by exploring what the life of a child of God looks like.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG:...

How to date, who to date, and enjoying singleness. Join Pastor Chris and Pastor Cyril as they discuss all things dating.  "How should college Christians keep God at the forefront of their romantic relationships? How do you date to marry when you're not ready to be married? Should you just stay single until you're ready to settle down? If so, how are you able to build that relationsh...

The resurrection really happened and brings real hope into our lives. Enjoy this bonus episode as Pastor Cyril explains 1 Corinthians 15:3-14 on the resurrection of dead people. He invites us to consider historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection and why it changes everything.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"What does it even look like to have Jesus at the center of your life? How do you stay grounded experiencing many new things, (relationships, living alone, going out, freedom) while keeping God at the center of your life?"  Have you ever felt that there was more to your Christian walk than simply praying, reading the Bible, and going to church? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they...

Have you wondered if the Bible has anything meaningful to say to you? What could it possibly mean for a college student at Howard in 2024? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they explore how the Bible powerfully changed their lives in college and about how it can change yours.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Thanks for tuning in y'all! Keep your eyes peeled for updates about season 3, which is coming soon. Please give us feedback! Take 2 minutes to rate and review us. See you next season.  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"In my alone time with God, I tend to learn a lot and feel closer with Him. However, I often feel fearful of destruction maybe because of what I read in His word or I just feel super serious and not really enjoying the time with God! How can we as Christians feel the joy of spending time with the Lord like we do with our friends ?" Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ talk about how to experienc...

See you all next week!  Ministry IG: @rufathoward Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"What’s the difference between a Christian and a Catholic? And which religion came first!" Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ take on the topic of how to relate across differences in the broader Christian religion, particularly between Protestants and Roman Catholics. What are the points of unity? What are the points of difference? How did these two broad traditions develop? How do we as Prote...

"I think my biggest question/concern is that now that I’ve gotten older, I’ve seen these adults that I’ve looked up to in the church, show different sides of themselves outside of 'Sunday Church.' Like why are these elders of the church so judgmental towards the youth and those younger than them, but yet, have these crazy pasts as well as still not living fully of Christ ? Idk if th...