Some people are easy to love, while others can be quite challenging. Jesus, however, calls us to love even our enemies. Such love may be totally unnatural—but it’s still possible! Find out how when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
- Topics:
- Christ as Lord
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- Christian Living
- Evangelical
- Evangelism
- Forgiveness
- Jesus Christ
- Kingdom of God
- Love of God
- Loving Others
- Trusting God
From the Sermon
September 5, 1999
The Law of Love
Luke 6:27-36Series: Encore 2022
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 46:21 • ID: 2106
Encore 2010
How has God been speaking to you through His Word in the past year? In Encore 2010, we’re highlighting some of the most requested messages from the past 12 months. With topics such as fear and anxiety, giving, attitudes, family, the church, and faith and salvation, there is encouragement from God’s Word for everyone.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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“So Do Not Fear…”
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A Biblical Approach to Anxiety
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On Death and Dying
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Contentment or Corruption? — Part Two
ID: 1993
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Overflowing with Thankfulness, Part Two
ID: 2716
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Asking God for Wisdom
ID: 2558
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The Goodness of God, Part One
ID: 1739
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Redirecting Our Families
ID: 1745
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Nature and Meaning of the Lord's Supper
ID: 2190
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The Baptism Debate
ID: 2191
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Three Facts True of Every Christian
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Why God Sent His Son
ID: 2128
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Be Like Jesus
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Encore 2011
When you teach a small child a new skill, it’s helpful to repeat it over and over. Likewise, as adults, we often learn best when we hear and apply a lesson or truth multiple times. This compilation of our most popular messages of the year, chosen by our listeners, is designed to do just that: repeat the truths of God’s Word to us so that we can more fully understand the Bible and apply it to our lives. With messages on the meaning of the Gospel, God’s nature, spiritual warfare, trials and sufferings, and wisdom in relationships, this series will challenge all who listen.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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What Is the Gospel?
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The Power of the Gospel
ID: 2111
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About 12 Almost Christians
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“Are We Blind Too?”
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The Age of the Spirit
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The Paradox of Christian Freedom
ID: 1604
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Spiritual Warfare
ID: 1848
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The Advantage of Weakness
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Why Suffering?
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The Biblical Role of Women
ID: 1605
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Teach Your Children Well — Part Two
ID: 2285
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Relationships
ID: 0115
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| Complete Volume | 25902 |
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Encore 2012
Our most popular messages of 2012 are rich in both instruction and inspiration. For those seeking to strengthen their understanding and walk of faith, this series of messages from Alistair Begg points time and again to the One who provides both. Encore 2012 contains essential messages on the characteristics of true discipleship, the model for fatherhood, navigating life's difficulties, what it means to be a committed follower of Christ, and how Jesus fulfills God's purpose finally and fully. This series offers clarity and guidance to those desiring to live according to the will of God.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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A Christian Manifesto — Part One
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A Christian Manifesto — Part Two
ID: 2105
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Fathers
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Divorce — Part One
ID: 2822
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Responding to Persecution, Part One
ID: 2796
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Attitude Is Everything
ID: 1857
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Prophet, Priest, King
ID: 2855
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“One Thing You Lack”
ID: 2825
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After Darkness, Light
ID: 2839
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The Calling of Committed Followers
ID: 2094
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And When I Come to Die…
ID: 2820
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About Times and Dates — Part One
ID: 2812
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| Complete Volume | 25903 |
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Encore 2013
Once God rescues us from our sin, we can come to know Him more deeply by learning from His Word again and again. Encore 2013 presents a diverse collection of listener favorites from the past year. Spanning a variety of topics including the relevance of the Bible, church ministry, Christian character, and the biblical record of Jesus’ ministry, this series contains essential teaching that will navigate believers further down the road of their spiritual journey.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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The Bible: An Overview
ID: 2376
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Why Bother with the Bible? — Part One
ID: 2349
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How to Ruin a Church's Effectiveness
ID: 1841
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The Pulpit: Its Powers and Pitfalls
ID: 2051
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Characteristics of Christian Love — Part Two
ID: 1719
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Prayer
ID: 1969
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The Weakness of Power
ID: 2413
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A Warning against Laziness
ID: 2857
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Holding Firmly to the End — Part One
ID: 1906
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Grace and Forgiveness
ID: 2680
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Sabbath Controversy
ID: 2685
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That’s What Friends Are
ID: 2013
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Compassionate Shepherd
ID: 2788
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| Complete Volume | 25904 |
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Encore 2014
Does the Gospel speak to all of life? Our compilation of listener favorites from 2014 answers that question with a resounding “Yes.” In these messages, Alistair Begg explores God’s power to redeem and keep His people, His faithfulness in good times and bad from generation to generation, and the clarity with which His Word speaks into all of our circumstances and relationships. This series provides essential reminders that the basics of the Christian faith are the foundation upon which all of life is built.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Wives
ID: 2488
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Husbands
ID: 2491
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The Use and Abuse of Words
ID: 2924
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Alienation, Reconciliation
ID: 2357
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Becoming A Christian
ID: 2498
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The Biblical Basis for Baptism
ID: 1663
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The Patience of God
ID: 2894
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The Faithfulness of God
ID: 2902
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God’s Faithfulness in Affliction
ID: 1949
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The Full Armor of God
ID: 1850
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True Living
ID: 2837
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A Memorial Forever
ID: 2955
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| Complete Volume | 25905 |
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Encore 2015
In triumphs and trials, in strength and weakness, in the smallest of details and in His eternal plan – God is always at work in and through the lives of His people. Encore 2015 collects listener favorites from the past year that provide Gospel insights from both Old and New Testaments in messages from Alistair Begg. Whatever circumstances we are facing, the messages in this series will remind us that God’s Word gives guidance for all people everywhere, calling us to develop our relationship with Him.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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The Priority of God's Word
ID: 1835
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Passing on the Truth, Part Two
ID: 3031
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When Trials Come — Part One
ID: 2557
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The Power of Weakness
ID: 2179
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Gideon: The Weakest and the Least
ID: 2405
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Mindful, Mighty, Merciful
ID: 2718
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Zechariah’s Song
ID: 2719
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Happiness Revisited
ID: 2545
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The Unseen Hand of God
ID: 2979
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Seeing, Caring, Thinking, Praying
ID: 3006
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The Other Man’s Grass
ID: 1705
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Good News for Lawbreakers
ID: 1707
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| Complete Volume | 25906 |
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Encore 2016
Turning from sin and turning to Christ are marks of a converted life, but what does life look like after conversion? Encore 2016 brings together a collection of listener favorites from the Old and New Testaments to answer this question. In these messages, Alistair Begg explores how knowing God changes everything. Our relationships, words, deeds, and even our private thoughts are affected by accepting the truths of the Gospel. In addition to Gospel narrative, this compilation provides Biblical guidance on topics such as marriage, longing, submission, discipleship and church membership, showing us that a commitment to follow Christ is a commitment to bring all aspects of our life under His loving authority.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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“I Take You…”
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How to Avoid Marital Failure
ID: 1738
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A Word to the Wise
ID: 2286
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Eternity on My Mind
ID: 2290
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Look and Be Amazed!
ID: 2629
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The Fatherhood of God
ID: 3094
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The Birth of Jesus Christ, Part One
ID: 2993
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Preaching the Gospel from Ruth
ID: 0159
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Submitting to God — Part One
ID: 2591
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Saying No to Slander
ID: 2593
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An Ill-Conceived Rebuke
ID: 2502
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Membership Matters
ID: 3116
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A Call to Commitment
ID: 2778
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| Complete Volume | 25907 |
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Encore 2017
At a time when truth seems increasingly difficult to find, the 21st-century Christian must look to one place for guidance: God’s Word. Encore 2017 brings together a collection of listener favorites that point us to the Bible as we seek to connect with a lost and broken world. Whether we’re facing anxiety, struggling with laziness, or simply trying to be a better spouse, God’s Word offers a wealth of wisdom and encouragement. In these messages, Alistair Begg emphasizes the centrality of Scripture as it reveals God’s character, purpose, and plan for the lives of His children. With an identity rooted in what Christ accomplished on the cross, believers can confidently share the Word of God and help the perishing come face-to-face with their Savior.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Bring Out the Book!
ID: 1729
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The Genealogy of Jesus
ID: 3203
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No Place For Truth
ID: 3076
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The Danger of Deception
ID: 2639
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The Baptism Debate
ID: 2191
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Being a Wife God’s Way
ID: 1476
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Being a Husband God’s Way
ID: 1478
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A Warning against Laziness
ID: 2857
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All Your Anxiety (The Cove)
ID: 3162
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An ART Lesson
ID: 3145
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God of the Exiles
ID: 3097
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Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
ID: 1531
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Evangelism-Dealing with Difficulties, Part Two
ID: 1523
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| Complete Volume | 25908 |
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Encore 2018
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,” the Bible tells us. Only by opening the pages of Scripture and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through its words can we be certain that we stand on solid ground. With that aim in mind, Encore 2018 gathers a selection of listener favorites from the past year, presenting an essential sampling of clear, relevant Bible teaching grounded in the authority of God’s Word. Drawing on both the Old and New Testaments, Alistair Begg guides us through the Bible’s counsel on wisdom, love, suffering, providence, and right living, as well as on everyday matters such as keeping the Sabbath, God’s design for men and women, and the raising of godly children. As we listen, we are reminded of the centrality of the cross of Christ—our surest hope in this life and in the next.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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The Beginning of Wisdom
ID: 3216
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Love
ID: 3178
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Walk in Light — Part One
ID: 3254
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It Is I Myself
ID: 3229
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How Long 'Til The End?
ID: 3134
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All The Lonely People
ID: 2027
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Man and Woman in Biblical Perspective, Part One
ID: 1687
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The Delight of the Sabbath
ID: 2097
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A Trustworthy Saying
ID: 3042
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The Chain of Salvation
ID: 2768
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Here I Stand
ID: 3257
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A Woman with a Jar
ID: 2971
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| Complete Volume | 25909 |
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Encore 2019
The Bible is an ancient book, but its central message—the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died to save sinners—remains as timely and relevant today as ever. In this collection of listener favorites from the past year, Alistair Begg demonstrates how Scripture’s every page proclaims again and again the transforming power of the Gospel in the lives of those who receive it. Christ’s followers may not be exempt from disappointments or sadness, may struggle with sin, and may even be tempted to despair. As these messages explain, though, as we repent of self-righteousness and turn to God daily, He promises to fill us with a life-giving love for His Word, His people, and above all, His glory.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Trusting God in the Dark
ID: 3341
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Measure for Measure — Part One
ID: 2109
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Joseph's Temptation
ID: 1853
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Practicing Patience
ID: 1823
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Remember!
ID: 3300
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New Life, New Lifestyle — Part One
ID: 1630
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New Life, New Lifestyle — Part Two
ID: 1631
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Truth and Love
ID: 1779
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The Basics of Expository Preaching
ID: 2225
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One Lord
ID: 3213
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The Good News of the Resurrection
ID: 1775
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Be in Christ
ID: 2785
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| Complete Volume | 25910 |
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Encore 2020
When teaching His disciples in Luke 21:33, Jesus explained to them, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” As years turn and seasons change, the compass of the Gospel continues to point us unerringly toward Christ as the great revelation of God’s love and truth. In this collection of listener favorites from the previous year, Alistair Begg once again proclaims the truth of Scripture, which reveals to us the great Son of God, who conquered sin and death for our good and His glory. Whether in times of suffering, moments of triumph, or simply the ordinary cycles of our daily lives, God’s Word calls us to put our faith in Him alone, today and forever.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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How Long and Why?
ID: 2627
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Everyone Matters
ID: 2707
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Some Thoughts on Providence
ID: 3092
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Christian Maturity
ID: 2021
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The Power of Proper Thinking
ID: 2029
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The Brevity of Life
ID: 1987
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Forgiven and Forgiving — Part One
ID: 2150
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God of the Ordinary
ID: 2237
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Grace and Favor
ID: 2239
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From Fear to Faith
ID: 2217
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Grace, Faith, Jesus
ID: 3390
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The Sacraments
ID: 1957
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“What Will It Profit a Man…?”
ID: 2477
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| Complete Volume | 25911 |
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Encore 2021
The year 2020 was unlike any we’ve seen before. A worldwide pandemic, periods of civil unrest, and the challenges of simply trying to get by in a socially distant world caused everyone to look for answers. In the midst of it all, though, God and His Word remained what they have always been: “our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). This series gathers together some of listeners’ favorite messages from the past year. In these sermons, Alistair Begg reminds us again of the unfailing truth that even when all seems chaos, God remains great, He is in control, and He is working for our good, both in this age and in the age to come. Listen in and be encouraged by the repeated promise of God’s salvation, achieved for us once and for all in the atoning death of Christ—a glorious work of redemption and love that no worldly troubles can ever overturn!| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Aliens and Strangers
ID: 3417
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Interpreting the Bible
ID: 3418
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Radiant with Hope
ID: 3420
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Singing in the Pain
ID: 3424
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Theological Realism
ID: 3425
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What God Requires
ID: 3431
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A Timely Prayer
ID: 3435
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God’s Faithfulness in Affliction
ID: 1949
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Characteristics of Christian Love — Part One
ID: 1717
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This Dark World’s Light
ID: 2520
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Happiness
ID: 2539
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My Hiding Place — Part One
ID: 2541
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The Crux of Christmas
ID: 3332
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Let the Lion Out
ID: 3100
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| Complete Volume | 25917 |
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Encore 2022
Life “under the sun” can be turbulent. If any year taught us that, it was 2020, a year marked by pandemic, unrest, and worldwide change. As we entered 2021, men and women everywhere faced the task of physical, social, and spiritual recovery. But where can we turn for hope when our minds are spent, our bodies are exhausted, and our spirits are depleted? While our circumstances may vary, that question’s answer remains the same: as Psalm 62:1 declares, “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.” In this series, we invite you to revisit listeners’ most favorite messages from last year—which, unsurprisingly, often focused on the challenges of living God’s way amid a world of chaos and confusion. As Alistair Begg helps us to see, God’s truth—revealed to us in His Son, by His Spirit, and through His Word—is the only trustworthy compass for navigating life’s uncertain seas.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Who Takes First Place?
ID: 1686
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The Law of Love
ID: 2106
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Getting Our Spiritual Bearings
ID: 3500
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Walk in Love — Part One
ID: 3250
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Mercy, Blessings, and Character
ID: 0106
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“Only Her Lips Moved”
ID: 3342
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Gideon: Seeing God’s Strength
ID: 1958
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The Christian Family — Part Four
ID: 3509
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The Father’s Discipline
ID: 1941
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Wonderful Counselor — Part One
ID: 2600
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The Resurrection — Part One
ID: 2365
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Death and Dying
ID: 3085
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Why Worry? God’s in Charge!
ID: 2186
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“Praying…”
ID: 3319
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The Power and Message of the Cross
ID: 3446
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| Complete Volume | 25918 |
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