| date | July 1, 2010 |
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| message | 1504 • The Master's Plan for Evangelism |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
For many Christians, evangelism has become nothing more than an optional activity just one of the many disciplines on the menu from which to choose. Alistair Begg reminds us that telling others about Jesus Christ should be a natural activity in our lives.
| date | July 2, 2010 |
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| message | 1504 • The Master's Plan for Evangelism |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
When it comes to telling others about Christ what’s the best way to win an audience? How do we communicate the great hope we have in Him? Alistair Begg opens the Bible to trace the pattern for effective witnessing.
| date | July 3, 2010 |
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| message | 2520 • This Dark World's Light |
| series | A Light in the Darkness |
| scripture | John 9:1 |
According to Scripture, all of us were born completely blind in spiritual darkness. Alistair Begg teach from John 9 where Jesus made a blind man see. This miracle represents the same power that brings us out of darkness and into the light today!
| date | July 5, 2010 |
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| message | 1508 • How to Share Christ w/Someone, Part 1 |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
There is joy and peace in following Christ. And to a world that’s desperately longing for these significant qualities, Christians have a treasure they must share! Listen for clear, practical help in telling others about our hope in Christ.
| date | July 6, 2010 |
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| message | 1509 • How to Share Christ w/Someone, Part 2 |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
How do you go about communicating the good news with those around you? In this message, we’ll see that sharing our faith with others is a natural part of everyday life. As we talk with co-workers or meet people in our community, the hope we have in Christ should always be on our lips!
| date | July 7, 2010 |
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| message | 1513 • How to Share Christ w/Someone, Part 3 |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
Friends and neighbors, co-workers and the acquaintance at the supermarket - each person in your life desperately needs the freedom and grace found in the Gospel. But how will they hear? In this message, you’ll learn step- by- step instructions on sharing your faith in Jesus Christ with others.
| date | July 8, 2010 |
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| message | 1513 • How to Share Christ w/Someone, Part 3 |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
In the tender moments of deep conversation between friends when the Lord is calling someone to place their faith in Him, what is your role in bringing them to a final decision? Thursday on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg walks us through the sensitive issues when sharing Christ with someone.
| date | July 9, 2010 |
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| message | 1519 • Evangelism-Dealing with Differences- Part One |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
In every meaningful endeavor, there will be obstacles. And the more weighty the task, the more intricate the difficulties. That’s what we’ll find as we share Christ with friends and family. Together, we’ll consider the various difficulties involved in telling others about the truth of God’s Word.
| date | July 10, 2010 |
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| message | 2521 • Blind from Birth |
| series | A Light in the Darkness |
| scripture | John 9:8 |
Two thousand years ago, Jesus performed many miracles that the Bible calls signs and wonders. But what do these miracles have to do with our lives today? On Alistair Begg describes one of those events when Jesus made the blind man see. It provides a clue to gaining spiritual sight today.
| date | July 12, 2010 |
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| message | 1523 • Evangelism-Dealing w/Diffs., Part 2 |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
Has anyone asked you a question about your faith you couldn’t answer? You’re stumped, and a friend looks across the table at you, waiting for a response. Alistair Begg catalogues common questions that arise when we share our faith and provides helpful answers from God’s Word.
| date | July 13, 2010 |
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| message | 1523 • Evangelism-Dealing w/Diffs., Part 2 |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
Hasn’t science disproved creation? Is Christianity a psychological crutch? Why would God allow good people to suffer? These are the questions we may face when we share our faith in Jesus Christ with others. Alistair Begg deals with some of these barriers to evangelism. Listen for thoughtful answers to the toughest questions.
| date | July 14, 2010 |
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| message | 1527 • Evangelism: Reaching the City |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
| scripture | Acts 19:8-20 |
When faced with an entire city of people who don’t know the Lord, how will your effort to share Christ truly change anything? Can one person really make a difference? Alistair Begg describes the Apostle Paul’s method of evangelism and how he trusted God for the transformation of an entire city.
| date | July 15, 2010 |
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| message | 1531 • Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
| scripture | John 6:35-40 |
Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws Him.” And for those of us who want to share our faith with friends and family, we must ask the question: If God’s in control, then what’s our part in the process? We’ll see the balance between our effort and God’s sovereignty in this message.
| date | July 16, 2010 |
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| message | 1531 • Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God |
| series | Crossing The Barriers |
| scripture | John 6:35-40 |
Jesus tells us in John 6 that He would not lose one of those that the Father had given to Him. So, with that undeniable statement of God’s power and sovereignty, where do we fit into the plan for evangelism? Do we have any influence in the process? Alistair Begg tackles this complex subject in this message.
| date | July 17, 2010 |
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| message | 2522 • Why Don't You Ask Him? |
| series | A Light in the Darkness |
| scripture | John 9:13-23 |
The New Testament book of John records the miracles of Christ. And we learn that one reason they’re written down is that the evidence will produce belief in Jesus. In this message, Alistair Begg addresses the moment when Jesus gave a blind man his sight and how this affects us today!
| date | July 19, 2010 |
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| message | 0114 • The Rich Man and Lazarus |
| scripture | Luke 16:19-31 |
Jesus once told a story of two men – one rich, one poor. In life they were opposites: one with health and power, the other a malnourished beggar. But after death, their story gives us a glimpse into the state of their souls. Join Alistair Begg for an insightful look at the parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus.
| date | July 20, 2010 |
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| message | 0117 • Who Do You Say That I Am? |
| scripture | Luke 9:7-9 |
If you were to take a microphone and interview people on the street right now and ask the question “Who was Jesus?,” what sort of answers would you hear? And if the microphone was handed to you, what would you say?
| date | July 21, 2010 |
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| message | 0117 • Who Do You Say That I Am? |
| scripture | Luke 9:7-9 |
How will the church make its mark on the world if the church is confused about the identity of Jesus? Can we clearly articulate and defend His deity? Those are convicting questions that deserve some personal soul-searching. And it’s our subject when we look at Luke 9.
| date | July 22, 2010 |
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| message | 2704 • Energetic in Goodness |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:1-2 |
In Paul’s brief letter to Titus, we’re reminded that God’s transforming power declares His children good. Apart from His work in our lives, our acts of service are powerless! And as a reflection of our gratitude to God, we ought to be compelled to acts of kindness and mercy.
| date | July 23, 2010 |
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| message | 2704 • Energetic in Goodness |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:1-2 |
Are you a likeable person? Are people drawn to you? Good behavior is a powerful virtue, and our intentional goodness can draw people to Jesus Christ. It’s a reflection of God’s transforming power in our lives.
| date | July 24, 2010 |
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| message | 2522 • Why Don't You Ask Him? |
| series | A Light in the Darkness |
| scripture | John 9:13-23 |
We’ll open to a Bible scene that shocked the townspeople who lived through it. Jesus healed a man born blind, surprisingly inciting disgust from the religious leaders and striking fear in the hearts of his parents. The whole scene helps us grasp the spiritual abundance available in Christ.
| date | July 26, 2010 |
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| message | 2705 • He Saved Us |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:3-7 |
Originally delivered to a group of Truth For Life radio listeners from all across the country, we’ll hear Alistair teach from Titus 3 as he recounts the good news of the Gospel and its implications in our lives.
| date | July 27, 2010 |
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| message | 2705 • He Saved Us |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:3-7 |
Our response to God’s kindness and love takes the shape of belief. And when we believe in Christ, we are saved! That’s the simple and powerful message of Titus. Listen for the clear presentation of God’s Word and the hope we have in Jesus.
| date | July 28, 2010 |
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| message | 2706 • Debates and Divisions |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:8-11 |
Two thousand years ago, a letter was sent to a young pastor named Titus. It detailed what a church should look like. In this message, we’ll see that the letter applies to us, as well!
| date | July 29, 2010 |
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| message | 2706 • Debates and Divisions |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:8-11 |
In this message, we’ll take a look at the biblical mandate given to local church families. In the little New Testament letter of Titus, the Apostle Paul defined some very important dos and don’ts for every congregation including yours!
| date | July 30, 2010 |
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| message | 2707 • Everyone Matters |
| series | For Goodness' Sake |
| scripture | Titus 3:12-15 |
In the New Testament letter to Titus, we read Paul’s mandate to live devoted lives of obedience and to express our goodness to all. But our goodness cannot be expressed until we’ve fully received God’s grace! That’s one of the themes Alistair Begg addresses in this message.
| date | July 31, 2010 |
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| message | 2524 • Do You Believe... Part 1 |
| series | A Light in the Darkness |
| scripture | John 9:24-38 |
When Jesus healed a blind man you’d think the community would celebrate his good fortune. But instead the religious zealots of the day immediately turned on this man and his family. Alistair Begg describes this dramatic controversy and its implications for us today.