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In this episode, we examine the way a wise person listens and obeys God's instruction compared to the obstinance of a foolish person.

In this passage, we consider God's exhortation not to be envious of the wicked and what we should instead be most concerned about.

In this episode, we study the next events after Jesus' resurrection where he appeared to the disciples who were locked in hiding for fear of the Jewish leaders.

In this episode, I respond to an audience member's question on the baptism of the Holy Spirit

In this episode, we examine the statement Jesus makes to Mary Magdalene in John 20 declaring the new relationship we have with God the Father through the atoning work of Christ.

In this episode, I respond to an audience member's question on whether baptism is required for a person to enter heaven.

In this episode, we examine the first part of the resurrection details recorded in John 20 focusing on Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene.

In this episode, we examine John 19:28-42 and consider the work that Jesus finished for us.

In this episode, we examine two proverbs that warn us about being unable to listen to rebuke or advice from others.

In this episode, we examine Proverbs 11:2, considering the contrast between pride and humility, and also considering the destructive capacities of pride.

In this episode, we consider how hasty words can cause damage and pain in our relationships and our need for obeying God's instructions on communication.

In this episode, we study Proverbs 14:8 and ask ourselves whether we are able to perceive our true motives for our actions. God warns us that we can deceive ourselves into thinking we do things out of purity, when actually we might have an ulterior motive.

In this episode from our Proverbs series, we examine God's warning about how our perspective can sometimes lead us to bad decisions that cause our own destruction, and our great need to make sure our perspective is informed and based on the truth of God's word.

In this episode, we examine Jesus' provision for his mother Mary's care, while he was being crucified, and consider the example for us in being faithful to our God-given responsibilities, even when circumstances are most challenging.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan responds to a question from the audience about the virginity of Mary.

In this episode, we consider the truth that a worker's appetite is what motivates him to work. As believers, what motives and desires are controlling us as we serve our Lord?

In this episode, we examine the description of the crime Jesus was executed for and consider the analogy God makes about how Jesus cancelled our legal debt of sin by nailing it to the cross.

The third part in a series on Jude. This study examines the life of Balaam and identifies characteristics in his life that Jude warns us are characteristics of false believers and teachers. This was preached Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Silver Bay Baptist Church

In this episode, we begin by looking at Jesus' statement in John 19:10-11 in his dialogue with Pilate on God having ordained his arrest and crucifixion. We contrast the New Testament's predictions about the suffering of believers with popular prosperity theology that claims believers don't have to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

In this episode, we examine Proverbs 28:11 and consider what the Bible says about how we ought to perceive and value people in comparison to the man-centered perspective. 

In this episode, we consider the release of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus and the connecting picture of Christ's atonement fulfilling the ceremonial Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16. 

In this episode, we examine Proverbs 30:11-14 and consider the description given of people and God's solution to that condition. 

In this episode from our Proverbs series, we examine Proverbs 29:8 and consider God's instructions to us on making peace with our speech and fools who stir up conflict by their words. 

In this episode, we consider believers' responsibility to pray for our leaders and how those leaders can prosper. 

In this episode, we examine the portion of Jesus' trial that occurred before Pilate.