We’re called to run life’s race on the high ground of God’s Word. We must discern right from wrong and truth from error. Where else can we go? We need the Bible. Otherwise, we&rsquo…

In our day, error is often mixed with truth, so wise believers sift what they see, think, and hear through a filter of discernment. This message is a foundational study in Matthew 7 to help us know w…

Jesus taught us to not judge a small splinter in someone else’s eye without first removing the large wood beam from our own eye. That principle from Matthew 7 is our focus in this message. Have…

If you watch much religious TV, you are likely to be confused about which doctrines are true and which are false. We simply must return to the standard against which all teaching can be measured. Doc…

There is no room for error or mere opinion when your soul is at stake. What you and I need is the truth, and nothing but the truth. Let’s consider the core components of the Gospel, and why any…

Television and the internet sell what people want to buy. Some ministers use it to sell false doctrines and millions eat it up. How can believers discern and separate truth from error when listening …

Modern-day false prophets promise blessing without repentance, and prosperity for all who send a gift. Some TV preachers lead many astray. But how can we tell when teaching is off the mark?

Miracles seem to happen often, and almost everybody wants one. Whose heart isn’t moved by seeing someone in a wheelchair desperate to walk again? Yet is it possible that these so-called miracle…

Where is the power of God most evident? In a healed tumor, or in a life changed from the inside out? Those with discernment know that the power of the Gospel far outweighs the power seen in miracles,…

Entertainment has sunk to new lows. To a large degree, movies, popular music, and TV have become a wasteland. How can a Christian discern what to watch or listen to? Is it time now to toss out the la…

At no time in history has the entertainment culture invaded the church more than it has today. Last time we took the content test and the control test to see how addicted we are. Now we must face tes…

Take one look at the television, and it teaches that life at its best is reserved for “beautiful people.” Many assess their value based on how they look. This distorted view of self is da…

Many people don’t accept themselves as clay before God on the potter’s wheel. They become slaves to their peers, who value appearances. But you can see yourself as a unique creation of Go…

Occult influence is very real, enshrined in modern philosophies as well as the media: music, TV, and the movies. As believers running the race of life, we must understand what we’re facing, and…

As we run our daily race, there is an unseen spirit world running as well. Demons try to subvert the purposes of God in the life of every believer. Our task is to discern the danger, and avoid openin…

Many who run life’s race are tripped up by the conduct of believers around them, conduct they feel is inappropriate. How should we judge the behavior of others? Or, is it our business to judge …

Life is a race. Helping a brother or sister stay on track is more important than flaunting your Christian liberty. Don’t be a stumbling block to the household of God.

It’s in great demand, but in short supply. It’s easy to spot, but hard to find. That rare“something” is integrity. People of integrity are honest and forthright, and they have…

A person of integrity runs life’s race without lying, and without ever stretching the truth. If you find a person like this, you’ve found a rare jewel. Character is vital, and in this mes…

The work of the Holy Spirit has been a source of controversy in the church for a long time. What does He do? What is His ministry? In this message, we begin a life-changing series that tells what hap…

We learn about the Holy Spirit by seeing His work in terms of word-pictures: oil, water, and wind. Each picture increases our understanding, and in this message we’ll learn about another word-p…