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Encounter the Truth
Through faithful teaching of the Scriptures, we seek to facilitate encounters with the truth of God’s Word – and ultimately, with the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Truth that came down from heaven. Our prayer is that those who do not yet know Jesus will come to a saving knowledge of the truth, that believers will be grounded in the truth, and that local churches will be encouraged in their witness to the truth.
Episodes
Encounter the TruthHow to Wait Well for the Lord's Return (Part 2 of 2)
What does Jesus expect from us in terms of our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure? Perhaps to our surprise, he does not simply want us to guard the…
Encounter the TruthHow to Wait Well for the Lord's Return (Part 1 of 2)
What does Jesus expect from us in terms of our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure? Perhaps to our surprise, he does not simply want us to guard the…
Encounter the TruthWhen Wealth Becomes a Problem (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus wants us to know how hard it is for the rich to be saved—not because riches are evil, but because they matter far too much to those who have them. When…
Encounter the TruthWhen Wealth Becomes a Problem (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus wants us to know how hard it is for the rich to be saved—not because riches are evil, but because they matter far too much to those who have them. When…
Encounter the TruthA Reality Check from Beyond the Grave (Part 2 of 2)
The story of the rich man and Lazarus is here to show us what matters in the long run and what does not. The rich man enjoyed good things in this life, but…
Encounter the TruthA Reality Check from Beyond the Grave (Part 1 of 2)
The story of the rich man and Lazarus is here to show us what matters in the long run and what does not. The rich man enjoyed good things in this life, but…
Encounter the TruthThe Priority of People (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus has surprising praise for an unlikely role model: the dishonest manager. But in the surprise of what Jesus has to say, we learn a key lesson about money…
Encounter the TruthThe Priority of People (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus has surprising praise for an unlikely role model: the dishonest manager. But in the surprise of what Jesus has to say, we learn a key lesson about money…
Encounter the TruthServing a Master Who Will Return (Part 2 of 2)
The Lord has entrusted us with resources and opportunities to use fruitfully while we await his return. Jesus has a stark warning for those who would use those…
Encounter the TruthServing a Master Who Will Return (Part 1 of 2)
The Lord has entrusted us with resources and opportunities to use fruitfully while we await his return. Jesus has a stark warning for those who would use those…
Encounter the TruthThe Heart of the Matter (Part 2 of 2)
One of the ways that money grabs hold of our heart is through fear—fear of the future, fear of not having enough. Jesus tells us that the Father cares for us…
Encounter the TruthThe Heart of the Matter (Part 1 of 2)
One of the ways that money grabs hold of our heart is through fear—fear of the future, fear of not having enough. Jesus tells us that the Father cares for us…
Encounter the TruthCash and Covetousness (Part 2 of 2)
Money is not a bad thing, but coveting money is terribly dangerous. Jesus warns us against longing for money and placing our confidence in the abundance of…
Encounter the TruthCash and Covetousness (Part 1 of 2)
Money is not a bad thing, but coveting money is terribly dangerous. Jesus warns us against longing for money and placing our confidence in the abundance of…
Encounter the TruthMinistry That Builds the Church (Part 2 of 2)
Here Paul is using the imagery of a building to teach us about the way in which the church of Jesus Christ is constructed. He wants us to see that care is…
Encounter the TruthMinistry That Builds the Church (Part 1 of 2)
Here Paul is using the imagery of a building to teach us about the way in which the church of Jesus Christ is constructed. He wants us to see that care is…
Encounter the TruthA Spiritually Mature Understanding of Ministry (Part 2 of 2)
At the beginning of chapter 3, Paul calls the Corinthians "people of the flesh and infants in Christ"—a stinging rebuke. We need to ask ourselves the question…
Encounter the TruthA Spiritually Mature Understanding of Ministry (Part 1 of 2)
At the beginning of chapter 3, Paul calls the Corinthians "people of the flesh and infants in Christ"—a stinging rebuke. We need to ask ourselves the question…
Encounter the TruthThe Secret Wisdom of God (Part 2 of 2)
The wisdom of God displayed in the cross of Christ is not something that we can understand on our own. We need the Spirit of God to open our eyes and to give…
Encounter the TruthThe Secret Wisdom of God (Part 1 of 2)
The wisdom of God displayed in the cross of Christ is not something that we can understand on our own. We need the Spirit of God to open our eyes and to give…
Encounter the TruthThe Key to a Powerful Ministry (Part 2 of 2)
Many people assume that a powerful ministry will be based on powerful rhetoric. Paul says “no”. A powerful ministry is based on a powerful message – the…
Encounter the TruthThe Key to a Powerful Ministry (Part 1 of 2)
Many people assume that a powerful ministry will be based on powerful rhetoric. Paul says “no”. A powerful ministry is based on a powerful message – the…
Encounter the TruthOrdinary People, Extraordinary Saviour (Part 2 of 2)
Most of us Christians are not impressive people in the eyes of the world. That is true today; it was true in Paul’s day. But this is not some failure on the…
Encounter the TruthOrdinary People, Extraordinary Saviour (Part 1 of 2)
Most of us Christians are not impressive people in the eyes of the world. That is true today; it was true in Paul’s day. But this is not some failure on the…
Encounter the TruthThe True Source of Wisdom and Power (Part 2 of 2)
The preaching of the gospel is not impressive to the world. Quite the opposite. But the wisdom of the message of the cross is greater than the wisdom of any…
Encounter the TruthThe True Source of Wisdom and Power (Part 1 of 2)
The preaching of the gospel is not impressive to the world. Quite the opposite. But the wisdom of the message of the cross is greater than the wisdom of any…
Encounter the TruthThe Peril of Christian Personality Cults (Part 2 of 2)
It is so easy for us to become fixated on a particular Christian leader and teacher that we end up divided from other believers who choose another leader to…
Encounter the TruthThe Peril of Christian Personality Cults (Part 1 of 2)
It is so easy for us to become fixated on a particular Christian leader and teacher that we end up divided from other believers who choose another leader to…
Encounter the TruthWhat the Gospel Says About Flawed Christians (Part 2 of 2)
These opening verses are stunning and remarkable in what they say about flawed and failing Christians. The church at Corinth is a mess, and ungodliness…
Encounter the TruthWhat the Gospel Says About Flawed Christians (Part 1 of 2)
These opening verses are stunning and remarkable in what they say about flawed and failing Christians. The church at Corinth is a mess, and ungodliness…
Encounter the TruthA Day of Victory (Part 2 of 2)
The empty tomb speaks of victory – of salvation won – of mission accomplished. It also speaks of a fresh start for the failed disciples. Jesus promises to meet…
Encounter the TruthA Day of Victory (Part 1 of 2)
The empty tomb speaks of victory – of salvation won – of mission accomplished. It also speaks of a fresh start for the failed disciples. Jesus promises to meet…
Encounter the TruthA Day of Darkness
Jesus dies a horrific death in the place of sinners. As he dies, Mark highlights for us the significance of all that is taking place – the cry from the cross…
Encounter the TruthA Day of Promise (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and is greeted by the crowds as the long-awaited Messiah-King. Almost immediately, as Jesus confronts sin and corruption, his…
Encounter the TruthA Day of Promise (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and is greeted by the crowds as the long-awaited Messiah-King. Almost immediately, as Jesus confronts sin and corruption, his…
Encounter the TruthDeath Defeated
Jesus’ death and resurrection achieve the ultimate victory over the grave. Because he died and rose again, we who believe in him share in his victory.
Encounter the TruthAccess Restored
Sin bars us from God’s holy presence. But when Jesus died, the curtain of the temple was torn in two—indicating that sinners may now enter God’s presence…
Encounter the TruthSin Cleansed (Part 2 of 2)
The Old Testament ceremonial system tells us that sin has a defiling effect. The blood of the animal sacrifices pointed to God’s intention to cleanse, but did…
Encounter the TruthSin Cleansed (Part 1 of 2)
The Old Testament ceremonial system tells us that sin has a defiling effect. The blood of the animal sacrifices pointed to God’s intention to cleanse, but did…
Encounter the TruthGuilt Removed (Part 2 of 2)
The cross is the place where God is able to justify sinners without violating his standards of justice—because Jesus bears the judgment of God in our place as…
Encounter the TruthGuilt Removed (Part 1 of 2)
The cross is the place where God is able to justify sinners without violating his standards of justice—because Jesus bears the judgment of God in our place as…
Encounter the TruthThe Journey Complete (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus now appears to the Eleven, shows the truth of the resurrection, and opens their minds to see the whole sweep of God's salvation plan. He then returns to…
Encounter the TruthThe Journey Complete (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus now appears to the Eleven, shows the truth of the resurrection, and opens their minds to see the whole sweep of God's salvation plan. He then returns to…
Encounter the TruthA Journey to Understanding (Part 2 of 2)
The followers of Jesus do not yet understand all that has taken place, but the risen Jesus shows them from the Scriptures the greater plan of God concerning…
Encounter the TruthA Journey to Understanding (Part 1 of 2)
The followers of Jesus do not yet understand all that has taken place, but the risen Jesus shows them from the Scriptures the greater plan of God concerning…
Encounter the TruthA Journey to Life
Just as he promised, Jesus has died and risen again. And because his word has been fulfilled, his invitation to paradise has been validated as true. And now we…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Darkness
Jesus bears the judgment of God (symbolised by darkness) to open the way to his presence (symbolized by the tearing of the curtain). We look on in quietness…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Pain (Part 2 of 2)
Here we finally begin to see more appropriate responses to Jesus, mixed with continued mocking. Women mourn for him, and the criminal asks to be remembered by…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Pain (Part 1 of 2)
Here we finally begin to see more appropriate responses to Jesus, mixed with continued mocking. Women mourn for him, and the criminal asks to be remembered by…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Injustice (Part 2 of 2)
The whole process of the trial is shown to be an act of great injustice as the Righteous Lord submits himself to the judgment of unrighteous men. Again, we are…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Injustice (Part 1 of 2)
The whole process of the trial is shown to be an act of great injustice as the Righteous Lord submits himself to the judgment of unrighteous men. Again, we are…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Loneliness (Part 2 of 2)
On his way to the cross, Jesus faces abandonment by his closest allies. He alone can atone for sin—and he faces the cross alone. Our response is to marvel at…
Encounter the TruthA Journey of Loneliness (Part 1 of 2)
On his way to the cross, Jesus faces abandonment by his closest allies. He alone can atone for sin—and he faces the cross alone. Our response is to marvel at…
Encounter the TruthPlacing Our Trust in the Right Place (Part 2 of 2)
There is no escaping it: we will all be disappointed at times by politicians, teachers, bosses, and community leaders—people who hold the responsibility of…
Encounter the TruthPlacing Our Trust in the Right Place (Part 1 of 2)
There is no escaping it: we will all be disappointed at times by politicians, teachers, bosses, and community leaders—people who hold the responsibility of…
Encounter the TruthLifting Up Our Eyes (Part 2 of 2) | Songs of the Heart
The Psalms of ascents speak of the journey of the people of God as they go up to Jerusalem to enjoy the Lord’s presence in his temple. You and I are not on a…
Encounter the TruthLifting Up Our Eyes (Part 1 of 2) | Songs of the Heart
The Psalms of ascents speak of the journey of the people of God as they go up to Jerusalem to enjoy the Lord’s presence in his temple. You and I are not on a…
Encounter the TruthThe King's Dominion (Part 2 of 2) | Songs of the Heart
In many ways, the prayer of Psalm 72 was fulfilled in the life of King Solomon. But like his father, David, Solomon did not live up to all the hopes invested…
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The King's Dominion (Part 1 of 2) | Songs of the Heart
In many ways, the prayer of Psalm 72 was fulfilled in the life of King Solomon. But like his father, David, Solomon did not live up to all the hopes invested…
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Speaking Hope to Your Soul (Part 2 of 2) | Songs of the Heart
The psalmist who wrote Psalm 42 is far from home—he feels far from the people and the Lord he loves—and he is facing opposition in a hostile land. He is…