| date | February 1, 2012 |
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| message | 2079 • Do Not Be Ashamed |
| series | Useful to the Master |
At the end of his life, the Apostle Paul wrote a stirring letter to a young pastor encouraging him and challenging him to a life committed to the Gospel. Now, two thousand years later, we hold that same letter in our hands. In a sense, reading over the young Timothy’s shoulder. Alistair Begg presents an introduction to the book of Second Timothy in a series titled, "Useful to the Master" on Truth For Life.
| date | February 2, 2012 |
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| message | 2079 • Do Not Be Ashamed |
| series | Useful to the Master |
In general, our society tolerates vague talk about God and spiritual themes. But conversely, it’s unacceptable to assert a clear, unequivocal declaration of salvation only through Jesus Christ. In the New Testament book of Second Timothy, we’re told to be bold about Jesus no matter what the culture around us may say. This message is titled, "Do Not Be Ashamed" and Alistair Begg is in Second Timothy chapter 1.
| date | February 3, 2012 |
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| message | 2080 • Legacy of The Gospel |
| series | Useful to the Master |
How will your legacy and memory shape the way friends, family and colleagues view God? Do they see the Gospel message of Christ reflected in you? Today on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg takes us once again to the New Testament book of Second Timothy for a lesson in leaving legacies.
| date | February 6, 2012 |
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Track and field athletes know that a solid hand-off is essential to running a baton relay race. And men and women who run the race of faith know the importance of handing the Gospel securely to the next generation! Listen for a lesson in "The Legacy of the Gospel" on Truth For Life, with Alistair Begg.
| date | February 7, 2012 |
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There’s a day coming when every heart will be exposed. There’s no pulling the wool over God’s eyes when He judges our thoughts and intentions! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg describes how to "Aim For God's Approval" as described in the pages of Scripture.
| date | February 8, 2012 |
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It’s been said that if you aim at nothing you’ll hit it every time! That tongue-in-cheek comment actually sheds some light on our spiritual course. Are we focused on pleasing God? Or wandering aimlessly? Don’t miss the practical lesson in securing "God's Approval" on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 9, 2012 |
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In the first century, one writer warned against people who were lovers of self, lovers of money, arrogant, ungrateful, gossips. Not a flattering list of virtues! But it’s the world in which we live. Hear Alistair Begg talk about "Continuing in the Faith", no matter what surrounds us on Truth For Life.
| date | February 10, 2012 |
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Most of us enjoy owning the newest thing, don’t we? We upgrade our phones, trade in our cars and look for the latest and greatest gadgets. But when it comes to our walk with Christ we can’t afford to bring that attitude! Hear Alistair Begg on Truth For Life.
| date | February 13, 2012 |
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You might hear a coach huddle up his team and give this exhortation: "Keep your head in the game!" Well, that’s exactly what we hear from the Apostle Paul, as well. Only this time, he’s talking about the all-important game of life and faith. Listen as Alistair Begg begins the final message in our Second Timothy study on Truth For Life.
| date | February 14, 2012 |
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We can all think of a tough situation that called for calm awareness and quickness of mind but instead, we blatantly over-reacted. Today, Alistair Begg studies a passage that instructs us to keep our focus no matter what confronts us. Practical counsel coming up on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 15, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:20-27 |
A "manifesto" is a public declaration issued by a monarch or head of state. And a "Christian Manifesto" is exactly what’s delivered in Luke chapter 6 issued by Christ, our Monarch, the Head of the Church. Discover the guidelines for the Christian life on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 16, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:20-27 |
Say a stranger walked into your town. Would he be able to tell the difference between those who follow Christ and those who don’t? Today Alistair Begg underscores the Scriptural call to live as people who are set apart. That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 17, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:20-27 |
A long time ago, one man stood on a hillside and talked to the gathering crowd about life. His words--Jesus’ words--are recorded for us in Luke 6, and they’re just as relevant today as when He first shared them! A lesson in priorities Friday on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 20, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:27 |
"Love your enemies." That’s a direct command from Jesus, recorded in the 6th chapter of Luke. But the question is how? How can an average human being, trying his hardest to muster up affection for the opposition, actually love his enemies? We’ll look for answers together on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
| date | February 21, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:27 |
Take a look at a typical family portrait hanging on the wall of a home and you’ll instantly see the family likeness. So since we’ve been made the children of God, would onlookers see the resemblance between us and our Heavenly Father? Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 22, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:31 |
Have you heard of the Golden Rule? "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." It’s wisdom for life that’s been passed down through the ages. Hear Alistair Begg describe a picture of the Golden Rule in action on Truth For Life!
| date | February 23, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:31 |
Picture a person who really gets under your skin. It could be someone in your family or a complete stranger. Now, picture going out of your way to show love to that person. Not an easy task, is it? Lessons of loving others--even when it’s hard--on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 24, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:36 |
If we’re honest, each of us is inclined to condemn the faults of others while passing lightly over our personal shortcomings. Jesus describes it as seeing the sawdust in another’s eye, while ignoring the log in our own! Listen for helpful self-reflection on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 27, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:36 |
What is it that kills an otherwise good relationship? What stifles the growth in your friendships? According to Jesus’ sermon in Luke 6, we find that it’s often a judgmental attitude, condemnation and a lack of forgiveness. Learn the keys to reigniting love in relationships on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
| date | February 28, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:36 |
Just as food is indispensable to the life and health of our bodies so forgiveness is indispensable to the life and health of our souls. Jesus makes much of this fact in one of His sermons. Hear Alistair Begg deliver a lesson in forgiveness on Truth For Life!
| date | February 29, 2012 |
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| scripture | Luke 6:39 |
When it comes to living the Christian life Jesus gave us a few helpful word pictures. Travel with Alistair Begg back to the first century to hear a sermon that describes the Christian life today! See the "Pictures That Tell a Story" on Truth For Life!
| date | February 4, 2012 |
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| 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. Today we’ll see that the letter applies to us, as well! Alistair Begg takes us back to the basics of life in the church on Truth For Life.
| date | February 11, 2012 |
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| scripture | Titus 3:8-11 |
Hear Alistair Begg and Truth For Life when we look at the biblical mandate given to local church families. In the little New Testament letter of Titus, the Apostle Paul defined important dos and don’ts for every congregation including yours! Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 18, 2012 |
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| 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! Discover what that means in your lifeon Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
| date | February 25, 2012 |
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| scripture | Ephesians 6:10 |
There’s an important topic that every Christian needs to understand. It’s "Spiritual Warfare"--the unseen and overwhelming battles that rage in and around us. Discover your first-line of defense against an enemy who wants nothing more than to take you down on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!