MP3 CD Series

The notion that there is objective, verifiable, fixed, universal, and defined truth is obsolete in our culture today. Contemporary philosophical thought sets itself in opposition to that which is regarded as definitive and certain, and the very idea of anything “absolute” is under attack. This opposition to truth is not new, however. In every generation when the truth of Jesus Christ is declared and proclaimed, the Evil One works to undermine it and sow seeds of confusion. From the first century, to our world today, and with succeeding generations will come deceivers who try to turn true believers away from ...

“Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its mould.” Nowhere is it more imperative to heed these words than in the area of marriage. One does not have to be a very shrewd analyst of contemporary culture to recognize that one of the most alarming and destructive features of our day is the disappearance of the distinctive Christian marriage. Once again it is right thinking that will lead to right living. These studies seek to equip the listener with the biblical truths necessary to resist the external confrontation and the sorry internal confusion that is currently experienced ...

Who or what is the church? Some might think there are more pressing issues to address in today’s world, but there’s no question that the word ‘church’ conjures up all kinds of images. Indeed it is a word which is very often misunderstood. Many believe it to relate simply to a building, or perhaps to a certain group of people identifying themselves as members of the clergy. Some view the church as an object of mistrust, a place of hypocrisy, or perhaps just as a place for old ladies or those who like to sing in choirs - in ...

There can surely be no more vital theme for the church to consider than worship. This series of studies challenges the presuppositions and preoccupations of the "me generation" and lays out the biblical framework. Only when we are captured by an overwhelming sense of awe and reverence in the presence of God, will we begin to worship God in spirit and in truth. Then, and only then, may we expect visitors to our services to exclaim, "Surely God is in this place!"

Nostalgia can be a powerful emotion that wraps us in a cocoon of comfort as we long for the good ol' days when everything seemed to be right with the world. As reminiscing lulls us into thinking that today's challenges are somehow greater than those in the past, we often yearn to return to a simpler time and find ourselves looking back wistfully at days gone by. Contemporary church goers may find themselves considering the early days of the Christian church in this way, yet nothing could be further from the truth. In this series, Alistair Begg traces a ...

Martin Luther referred to the Lord’s Prayer as "the greatest martyr on earth," because it was used, he said, so frequently without thought or feeling and without reverence or faith. In our Christian lives, nothing is more important, and nothing more difficult to establish and maintain, than a meaningful prayer life. Although we can find time to do just about everything else; good things, industrious things, ministry things, it seems that when we get to the issue of prayer, everything militates against us. At the same time, there is a danger is that our prayers are just babble. But ...

As men and women both inside and outside the church become increasingly confused about what they believe and why, it is imperative that we make sure that we have a solid grasp of the "essentials.". Nowhere is this more necessary than in the matter of the person and work of Jesus Christ. If we are able to identify the fraudulent statements concerning Christ which are found in Mormonism and other cults, we must pay careful attention to biblical truth. It is essential that we are able to clearly answer the questions: What did He say? What does it mean and ...

Why bother with the Bible? Some are asking because they think it’s nothing more than an archaic book about life in another time, something that has no relevance in the twenty-first century. That’s why it plays even less of a role in worship services today. "Why would anyone devote so much time to teaching the Bible, Alistair. Let’s just worship!" Sadly, I’ve heard comments like that more than once in my journeys. Yet the truth is that studying the Bible is worship. It’s central to the worship service and gives voice to our praise. Also ...

"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God." Proverbs 2:1-5 Derek Kidner, in his wonderful little commentary, says the book of Proverbs "performs the function of putting godliness into working clothes." In other words it’s not a ...