I am the Good Shepherd by Francis Chan. This talk is Plenary 5 of 9 from Oxygen 2014.
God teaches His servant through disappointments in his Christian life. During these times, God exposes you to what you truly love and believe. Your disappointments reveal what you rest in, find satisfaction and security in, and where your ultimate treasure lies. However, you can be rest assured that His provision is loving. He will relentlessly and ruthlessly pursue you in his compassion and grace for your joy.
[Part 1 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
Delivering the academic convocation address for the 2014-15 school year, Dr. Philip Ryken introduces his year-long series "When Trouble Comes" with an account of the difficulties he himself faced in the recent past.
[Part 2 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
Continuing his year-long series "When Trouble Comes," Philip Ryken speaks to the Wheaton College community about the suffering and guilt endured by the prophet Isaiah.
[Part 3 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College, speaks on Ruth's poverty and grief at a Wheaton College Chapel service.
[Part 4 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
Have you considered what temptations you will face today? Dr. Philip Ryken tells the story of the downfall of King David, an upright and moral man. Despite his righteousness and status as "beloved by God," David succumbed to temptation and sin.
[Part 5 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
Has any mother suffered as much as Mary, the Mother of Jesus? Dr. Philip Ryken tells the story of Mary and the trouble she experienced in her divinely-appointed role.
[Part 6 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
How did the prophet Jeremiah respond to the trouble he found throughout his life? Continuing his series on the trouble faced by God's servants, Dr. Philip Ryken examines Jeremiah's bitterness, distress, and depression during his tenure as God's prophet.
[Part 7 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
How did God lift up the prophet Elijah from deep trouble? Continuing his series on the trouble faced by God's servants, Dr. Philip Ryken examines Elijah's suicidal depression in 1st Kings 19.
[Part 8 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
How did Jesus Christ approach trouble and tribulation during his betrayal and crucifixion? Drawing from the Passion Week narrative in John 12, Dr. Philip Ryken examines how our Lord underwent trials and difficulty at the Cross that dwarfed any He had experienced so far.
[Part 9 of 9] When Trouble Comes: We are Afflicted in Every Way
Paul's Light & Momentary Troubles (2 Corinthians 4:7-18) How did the apostle Paul grapple with the realities of trouble and suffering in his ministry to the early church?
Tim and Kathy Keller discuss the meaning of marriage at TGC's 2012 national women's conference.
2008-07-27 Sermon by Francis & Lisa Chan
From cornerstonesimi.com Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, CA
Speaker: Francis Chan
Tim Keller on Marriage to Google Employees in New York
Timothy and Kathy Keller discuss the Biblical view of dating,sex,and romance; the goodness of singleness; and the Christian ordering of the different types of love. This talk was done in an open forum setting and is followed by a Q&A.
Paul Tripp speaks on Preaching the Gospel to Yourself
Desiring God Conference for Pastors 2014 Sinclair Ferguson | Union with Christ: Life-Transforming Implications
Christian growth is described through the metaphor of the fruit of the spirit,which is a gradual process that begins with the seed of the Holy Spirit. As we are changed from the inside out,organically and radically,we will find deep joy and lasting change.
The default mode of the human heart is to work on our behavior and outer appearance,but the gospel changes us at the heart level. To grow,we must understand the difference between religion and the gospel,and apply the gospel to our hearts to confront the idols at the root of our sin. This talk was given at a training conference at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.
The essential dynamic of change in the heart of the Christian runs on a cycle of repentance and faith. Repentance is unmasking the idols of the heart,the motivations for action and bases for identity other than Christ, and then taking them to the Cross. Faith is trusting in the forgiveness of Christ, understanding both the depth of our sin and the worth of Christ's sacrifice.