https://www.truthforlife.org en-us 2021 Truth For Life (572707) Recent Sermons Video Alistair Begg The latest sermon videos of Bible teacher Alistair Begg Listen to the lastest full sermon videos from Bible teacher Alistair Begg through the ministry of Truth For Life serial Truth For Life newsletters@truthforlife.org no full The Ministry of Reminder Alistair Begg The first five verses of 2 Timothy 4 encapsulate Paul’s concern for the ongoing ministry of the Gospel. At this point in his letter, Paul has reminded Timothy that he must continue in the Gospel himself and that the Scriptures are divinely inspired. Now, as Alistair Begg explains, Paul turns Timothy’s attention to the solemn charge, stirring challenge, and straightforward and vitally important commitment that are intrinsic to his ministry—and to the ministries of all who follow in Timothy’s line. The first five verses of 2 Timothy 4 encapsulate Paul’s concern for the ongoing ministry of the Gospel. At this point in his letter, Paul has reminded Timothy that he must continue in the Gospel himself and that the Scriptures are divinely inspired. Now, as Alistair Begg explains, Paul turns Timothy’s attention to the solemn charge, stirring challenge, and straightforward and vitally important commitment that are intrinsic to his ministry—and to the ministries of all who follow in Timothy’s line. Bible passages: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Truth For Life web site]]>. 1:04:39 43283806 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full A Lesson in Leadership Alistair Begg After overseeing the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s walls and the restoration of the people’s right worship, Nehemiah returned to Susa. When he later came back to Jerusalem, what he found was distressing: The people had embraced unhelpful associations, unfulfilled commitments, unkept promises, and unholy marriages. Alistair Begg walks us through each of these issues in turn, helping us to see why they mattered, how Nehemiah confronted them, and how they are mirrored in the problems confronting today’s church and its leaders. After overseeing the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s walls and the restoration of the people’s right worship, Nehemiah returned to Susa. When he later came back to Jerusalem, what he found was distressing: The people had embraced unhelpful associations, unfulfilled commitments, unkept promises, and unholy marriages. Alistair Begg walks us through each of these issues in turn, helping us to see why they mattered, how Nehemiah confronted them, and how they are mirrored in the problems confronting today’s church and its leaders. Bible passages: Nehemiah 13:1-31 Truth For Life web site]]>. 2:40:52 43263805 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full Hard-Pressed but Not Crushed Alistair Begg While all Scripture is inspired, not all Scripture is equally inspiring. When we read the long list of names in Nehemiah 3, we might be prone to wonder at its purpose. As Alistair Begg reminds us, though, God’s work requires the unified, active participation of those whose names will largely be forgotten, each contributing their part within a larger purpose. And as chapter 4 makes plain, while opposition to such work is inevitable, leaders must commit to meeting it with prayer, vigilance, and trust in God. While all Scripture is inspired, not all Scripture is equally inspiring. When we read the long list of names in Nehemiah 3, we might be prone to wonder at its purpose. As Alistair Begg reminds us, though, God’s work requires the unified, active participation of those whose names will largely be forgotten, each contributing their part within a larger purpose. And as chapter 4 makes plain, while opposition to such work is inevitable, leaders must commit to meeting it with prayer, vigilance, and trust in God. Bible passages: Nehemiah 3:1-4:23 Truth For Life web site]]>. 3:09:09 43253804 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full Planting the Vision Alistair Begg After learning of the sorry state of Jerusalem’s walls, Nehemiah responded with prayerful dependence, careful preparation, and quiet assessment before calling others to act. As Alistair Begg points out, his leadership combined trust in God’s sovereignty with practical wisdom and courage in the face of opposition. Through Nehemiah’s example, we’re reminded that God’s work advances through ordinary people who rely on Him, persevere through discouragement, and unite around a shared, God-given purpose. After learning of the sorry state of Jerusalem’s walls, Nehemiah responded with prayerful dependence, careful preparation, and quiet assessment before calling others to act. As Alistair Begg points out, his leadership combined trust in God’s sovereignty with practical wisdom and courage in the face of opposition. Through Nehemiah’s example, we’re reminded that God’s work advances through ordinary people who rely on Him, persevere through discouragement, and unite around a shared, God-given purpose. Bible passages: Nehemiah 2:9-20 Truth For Life web site]]>. 2:53:51 43233803 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full Dangers and Delights of Pastoral Ministry Alistair Begg According to one Barna study, the average pastor lasts only five years at a given church—often leaving just when, statistically speaking, he would be approaching his greatest period of usefulness. In a world of such short pastoral tenures, what does it look like to minister in the same place for not just years but decades? In this informal talk to pastors, Alistair Begg reflects on his forty-two years of pastoral ministry at Cleveland’s Parkside Church, sharing lessons learned about both the dangers and the delights of what D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones called “the most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called.” According to one Barna study, the average pastor lasts only five years at a given church—often leaving just when, statistically speaking, he would be approaching his greatest period of usefulness. In a world of such short pastoral tenures, what does it look like to minister in the same place for not just years but decades? In this informal talk to pastors, Alistair Begg reflects on his forty-two years of pastoral ministry at Cleveland’s Parkside Church, sharing lessons learned about both the dangers and the delights of what D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones called “the most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called.” Truth For Life web site]]>. 1:03:22 43223801 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full The Centrality of the Word in Discipleship Alistair Begg As Christopher Ash writes, “The word of God is the driving force that shapes authentic church life.” If in our churches we wish to see discipleship in the pews, we have to have discipleship in the pulpit. With this conviction in view, Alistair Begg guides us through Paul’s stirring words in 2 Timothy 4:1–8, examining the charge Paul gave to his pastoral protégé, the challenge Timothy faced, and the commitment the apostle urged upon him. As Christopher Ash writes, “The word of God is the driving force that shapes authentic church life.” If in our churches we wish to see discipleship in the pews, we have to have discipleship in the pulpit. With this conviction in view, Alistair Begg guides us through Paul’s stirring words in 2 Timothy 4:1–8, examining the charge Paul gave to his pastoral protégé, the challenge Timothy faced, and the commitment the apostle urged upon him. Bible passages: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Truth For Life web site]]>. 1:13:36 43193799 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full Entreating the Extravagant Generosity of God Alistair Begg One of the evidences of our having been adopted into God’s family is that we pray. But what are we to actually pray about, and how? In Ephesians 3, Paul reveals his prayers for the Ephesian believers, providing a pattern for prayer that both encourages and challenges believers in all times. In this message, Alistair Begg examines Paul’s entreaty, the generosity upon which it’s based, and the glorious end toward which the apostle prays: that God will get all the glory He deserves. One of the evidences of our having been adopted into God’s family is that we pray. But what are we to actually pray about, and how? In Ephesians 3, Paul reveals his prayers for the Ephesian believers, providing a pattern for prayer that both encourages and challenges believers in all times. In this message, Alistair Begg examines Paul’s entreaty, the generosity upon which it’s based, and the glorious end toward which the apostle prays: that God will get all the glory He deserves. Bible passages: Ephesians 3:14-21 Truth For Life web site]]>. 1:06:40 43183798 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full Pastoral Responsibilities Alistair Begg “What’s it like to work just one day a week?” While many pastors find themselves on the receiving end of such questions, the reality is that as Gospel workers, pastors know their jobs are never really finished. As Alistair Begg notes, Paul’s instructions to his protégé Timothy make clear that the church is always in need of pastors who will study God’s Word diligently so they can remind their congregations of the essentials of the faith and present themselves to God as ones approved. “What’s it like to work just one day a week?” While many pastors find themselves on the receiving end of such questions, the reality is that as Gospel workers, pastors know their jobs are never really finished. As Alistair Begg notes, Paul’s instructions to his protégé Timothy make clear that the church is always in need of pastors who will study God’s Word diligently so they can remind their congregations of the essentials of the faith and present themselves to God as ones approved. Bible passages: 2 Timothy 2:14-15 Truth For Life web site]]>. 0:40:46 43103739 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full Remembering and Keeping Alistair Begg Having urged his readers to contend for the faith and learn from the past, Jude used the closing section of his letter to call them to remembrance, perseverance, and mercy. While our salvation is grounded in the work of Christ, Alistair Begg reminds us, the evidence of our salvation is in our continuance. The challenges to faith in our day may be daunting, but they are also opportunities to show again our great need and God’s great power. Having urged his readers to contend for the faith and learn from the past, Jude used the closing section of his letter to call them to remembrance, perseverance, and mercy. While our salvation is grounded in the work of Christ, Alistair Begg reminds us, the evidence of our salvation is in our continuance. The challenges to faith in our day may be daunting, but they are also opportunities to show again our great need and God’s great power. Bible passages: Jude 1:17-25 Truth For Life web site]]>. 1:22:09 43093738 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 no full “A Beautiful Thing” Alistair Begg In Mark 14, we read that as the time for Jesus’ crucifixion drew near, a woman came to Him and anointed His head with an alabaster flask of precious oil. While this heartfelt act of worship provoked the disciples’ disapproval, Jesus celebrated her for doing “a beautiful thing.” Alistair Begg surveys the woman’s action, the disciples’ reaction, and Jesus’ commendation, helping us to see that the only true pathway to lasting honor is to honor Christ. In Mark 14, we read that as the time for Jesus’ crucifixion drew near, a woman came to Him and anointed His head with an alabaster flask of precious oil. While this heartfelt act of worship provoked the disciples’ disapproval, Jesus celebrated her for doing “a beautiful thing.” Alistair Begg surveys the woman’s action, the disciples’ reaction, and Jesus’ commendation, helping us to see that the only true pathway to lasting honor is to honor Christ. Bible passages: Mark 14:1-9 Truth For Life web site]]>. 0:52:59 43033733 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 no