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| 02/03/2012 Fri | Is Genesis Historically Reliable? Part 3 | Some people today question the historical veracity of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Professor Jerram Barrs explains why we can trust what it says and why Genesis gives us a real account that makes sense of the world around us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/02/2012 Thu | Is Genesis Historically Reliable? Part 2 | Today, we continue with Part 2 of highlights from lectures given at Covenant Seminary on the historical reliability of Genesis. Dr. Jack Collins discusses how language works and how this helps us understand the content of the book of Genesis. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/01/2012 Wed | Is Genesis Historically Reliable? Part 1 | What is at stake in affirming the historical reliability of the events in the book of Genesis? Over the next three days, we’re featuring highlights of lectures given by Dr. Jack Collins and professor Jerram Barrs as part of the Francis Schaeffer Lectures at Covenant Seminary. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/31/2012 Tue | The Greater Glory-Part 2-Isaiah 6:1-8 | Does the glory of God affect the way you live? Join Bryan Chapell as he concludes his message from Isaiah chapter 6. He challenges us to consider the glory of God's grace and how it is the foundation of our ministry to others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/30/2012 Mon | The Greater Glory-Part 1-Isaiah 6:1-8 | Isaiah chapter 6 gives us a grand glimpse of the glory of the Lord. Has his glory and holiness captured your heart? Does it cause you to hate and turn from your own sin, just like Isaiah? Bryan Chapell teaches us how this greater glory can transform our walk with the Lord. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/27/2012 Fri | The Power of Affirmation-Matthew 4:1-11 | Where do we get the power to resist sin when we are tempted? The account of the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4 tells of the importance of knowing God’s Word. But, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares another truth in this passage that is often overlooked in our fight against sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/26/2012 Thu | Discussion with Jay Sklar on Suffering and Evil-Part 2 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell and Jay Sklar talked about the problem of evil and suffering in our world. These are issues we cannot ignore. Thankfully, the Bible does not ignore them and gives us much help and wisdom for our lives. Today's edition of Living Christ Today brings you Part 2 of Bryan and Jay's discussion. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/25/2012 Wed | Discussion with Dr. Jay Sklar on Suffering and Evil--Part 1 | On Living Christ Today, Bryan sits down with Jay Sklar and they discuss what the Christian response should be to evil and suffering... How should we respond to it in our lives? Is God responsible for it? Does it even disprove the existence of God? Listen in as they bring the hope found in the gospel to bear on this difficult subject. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/24/2012 Tue | Suffering and Evil--Dr. Jay Sklar-Part 2 | The problem of evil is just as much a problem for the atheist as it is for the Christian. This fact is often overlooked in discussing evil and suffering in our world. Today, Dr. Jay Sklar, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, addresses this issue and concludes his message on evil and suffering. He also helps us understand how Jesus' experience of evil gives us insight into God's purposes for it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/23/2012 Mon | Suffering and Evil--Dr. Jay Sklar-Part 1 | Does the reality of evil prove that there is no good, all-powerful God? Today, Dr. Jay Sklar, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, addresses this difficult question that often challenges many of us, and discusses its implications with Bryan Chapell. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/20/2012 Fri | The Lost Son-Luke 15:11-32 | The parable of the prodigal son in Luke chapter 15 is a wonderful story of a father’s love for his repentant, rebellious son. The father extends mercy to this younger son, but correction to the faithful, older son. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares what we can learn from this story and how it should affect our interaction with others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/19/2012 Thu | Sustaining Christ-Centered Preaching-Discussion with Dr. Jimmy Agan | Last time on Living Christ Today we heard from pastor and professor Dr. Jimmy Agan on what we should listen for in a sermon. Today’s program with Dr. Agan is geared toward pastors who desire to learn practical principles to help in preaching sermons that are Christ centered. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/18/2012 Wed | What Should I Listen for in a Sermon?-Discussion with Dr. Jimmy Agan | Most of us go to church each week and listen to the sermon from our pastors without much thought. But what makes a good sermon? What should we be listening for? Bryan and Steve talk with Dr. Jimmy Agan, associate professor of New Testament and director of homiletics at Covenant Seminary. He gives us good insight into why listening attentively to our pastor’s sermon is important. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/17/2012 Tue | Our Incomparably Great God-Isaiah 40:9-15--Dr. Walt Kaiser | We often doubt the greatness and power of God, especially when we’re going through a difficult time in life. Today’s message from Dr. Walt Kaiser, former president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, will remind us of just how awesome God’s power really is. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/16/2012 Mon | Equipped for Gospel Ministry-Rev. Chris Yates-1 Thess 5:23-24 | How are God's people equipped for ministry? Encouragement and mentoring from others go a long way. But today Rev. Chris Yates, pastor of Arden Presbyterian Church in Asheville, North Carolina, reminds us of how we need something more that only God can provide. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/13/2012 Fri | The Surpassing Greatness-Part 2-Philippians 3:7-9 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began a message from Philippians chapter 3, where Paul describes all things as loss compared to knowing Christ. Today, he concludes this message originally delivered to students preparing to graduate from Covenant Seminary. Listen in and be reminded of the true goal of the Christian life: to know Christ more deeply. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/12/2012 Thu | The Surpassing Greatness-Part 1-Philippians 3:7-9 | The Apostle Paul was someone who could boast of his many accomplishments in his life. Yet, he considered them all loss compared to knowing Christ. Today, Bryan Chapell explores this gospel-oriented attitude in the third chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/11/2012 Wed | Living and Leading in the Crucible-Dr. Dan Allender | Leadership brings many joys and benefits. But, it also involves suffering and pain. On Living Christ Today, Dr. Dan Allender shares a message that underscores this reality. He is Professor of Counseling at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, Washington. He is also a therapist in private practice and is a frequent speaker and conference leader. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/10/2012 Tue | Gospel-Centered Parenting-Discussion with Dr. Mark Dalbey | It’s one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world. With the excitement comes fear, frustration, failure as well as joy, satisfaction, delight. It’s called parenting. Today, Bryan Chapell sits down again with Mark Dalbey to discuss how the gospel informs and shapes our parenting. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/09/2012 Mon | A Gospel-Centered View of Sabbath-Discussion with Dr. Mark Dalbey | In the Old Testament, the fourth commandment of the Lord tells us to remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. What does this mean for us today? What does it look like after the coming of Christ? Dr. Mark Dalbey, vice-president of academics at Covenant Seminary, talks with Dr. Bryan Chapell about this important topic. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/06/2012 Fri | Eyes for a Life Less Ordinary - Part 2 - Mark 10:46-51 | Most of us look at our weaknesses and liabilities as something to be gotten rid of. Yet, in Mark chapter 10, a blind man’s liabilities became the means by which Jesus showed his glory. Bryan Chapell concludes his message in Mark 10 where Bartimaeus experiences the healing touch of Jesus. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/05/2012 Thu | Eyes for a Life Less Ordinary - Part 1 - Mark 10:46-51 | In Mark chapter 10, we encounter a blind man who cries out loudly to Jesus, asking our Lord to have mercy on him. This man, Bartimaeus, took a huge risk in pursuing Jesus. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares what we can learn from Bartimaeus. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/04/2012 Wed | A Journey to the Ends of the Earth-Part 3-John 3:9-15 | In John 3:14, Jesus says, "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell explains what this passage means and shares the good news of the complete and sufficient work of Christ on the cross. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/03/2012 Tue | A Journey to the Ends of the Earth-Part 2-John 3:9-15 | If we are honest with ourselves, we often become Christians because we realize that the things of this world do not ultimately satisfy the longing of our hearts. Today, Dr. Chapell continues his message from John chapter 3, where Nicodemus comes to the end of himself and encounters Jesus, the Messiah. Such a wonderful, timeless story can still invigorate our faith today! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/02/2012 Mon | A Journey to the Ends of the Earth-Part 1-John 3:9-15 | In John chapter 3, we see Nicodemus taking a journey-- a journey from the end of his world into the heart of the Son. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at this story from the book of John and how it should impact the way we share the gospel with people around us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/30/2011 Fri | Covenant Seminary-Its Mission, Vision, and Distinctives | Many of us aren’t aware what goes on at a seminary campus every day. Seminaries seem to be shrouded in mystery. After all, this is a place where really “holy” people go to pray all day, right? The president of Covenant Seminary, Bryan Chapell, sits down with Steve Moore and rolls back the curtain on what “really” goes on at seminary. Find out the mission, vision, and distinctives of Covenant Seminary and how you can be a part of what God is doing there! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/29/2011 Thu | Questions and Answers with Tim Keller-Part 2 | Today, we continue Bryan Chapell’s conversation with Tim Keller before the students of Covenant Seminary. Students submitted questions which Bryan asked to Tim in the chapel auditorium. It’s a wide-ranging conversation on life and ministry on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/28/2011 Wed | Questions and Answers with Tim Keller-Part 1 | Tim Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, visited the Covenant Seminary campus for a Q&A session with Dr. Bryan Chapell. Dr. Keller answered questions submitted by students in the chapel auditorium and discussed topics ranging from the events of 9/11 in New York City to the new atheism movement. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/27/2011 Tue | Discussion with Dr. Tim Keller-Part 2 | What is an idol? How do we know when certain idols have a hold over our lives? Today, Bryan Chapell continues his conversation with Tim Keller about his book Counterfeit Gods. Tim Keller is senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. It’s a profound and practical conversation that will challenge you to think about what is most important in life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/26/2011 Mon | Discussion with Dr. Tim Keller-Part 1 | Dr. Tim Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, sits down with Dr. Bryan Chapell to talk about life, ministry, and his book Counterfeit Gods. It’s Part 1 of their conversation on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/23/2011 Fri | Christmas Thoughts with Bryan and Steve | Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore share some special thoughts for Christmas by reflecting on its meaning and significance for each of us. Merry Christmas from Living Christ Today! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/22/2011 Thu | The Murder Plot of Christmas-2 Kings 11 | Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell reminds us that from the beginning of time, our enemy Satan has operated a murder plot with the goal of thwarting the coming of the Messiah. It’s a fascinating and encouraging message for Christmas on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/21/2011 Wed | He Loves to Decorate-Jeremiah 33:14-16 | An amazing reality of the gospel and the reality of God's grace is that He often takes the forlorn things of this world and makes them beautiful. We see this happening in Jeremiah chapter 33 where God is disciplining his people, and yet still promises a Savior. He covers the unfaithful with his unfailing love, and even calls them righteous. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/20/2011 Tue | No Escape-Matthew 2:13-23 | In the excitement and wonder of the nativity account in Matthew 2, if we look closely, we will also see darkness and suffering. Why does God tells us of such darkness in an otherwise glorious story? Dr. Bryan Chapell tells us on today's edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/19/2011 Mon | What's Next?-Matthew 2:1-12 | Much time is spent among Christians attempting to decipher God's plan for the future. We want to know what is next and be in control. Too often, however, God's plans surprise us. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the Christmas story in Matthew chapter 2 and shares principles that will help us to not go beyond what Scripture reveals. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/16/2011 Fri | Advent Devotional-Daniel 7:9-14 | Advent is a time when we anticipate and long for the coming of the Savior. Join us today for our final Advent devotional from Daniel 7. Listen in and have your faith strengthened during this Christmas season! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/15/2011 Thu | The Significance of Place-Rev. Glenn Hoburg | The Bible refers to place often. God’s relationship with us has always been in the context of place. But, sometimes we do not take a sense of place seriously in our fast-pace, mobile society. Today, Glenn Hoburg, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, shares how we need to recover a theology of place. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/14/2011 Wed | Family Systems--Discussion with Dr. Dan Zink | Like it or not, our families of origin greatly impact how we relate to other family members and our spouse and children. Covenant Seminary professor and counselor Dr. Dan Zink introduces the concept of family systems and why it’s important for us to understand family dynamics in order to be spiritually and emotionally healthy. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/13/2011 Tue | God's Design For Marriage-Part 2-Discussion with Dr. Dan Zink | Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore continue talking with Covenant Seminary professor and counselor Dr. Dan Zink about the topic of marriage. Listen and be encouraged by how God’s grace and mercy can flow into your life to impact your marriage. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/12/2011 Mon | God's Design For Marriage-Part 1-Discussion with Dr. Dan Zink | What does it take to have a good marriage? Biblically, what is the main goal of marriage? On Living Christ Today, we’re joined by Dr. Dan Zink, associate professor of practical theology and counseling at Covenant Seminary. His research and years of counseling experience help us better understand God’s design for marriage. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/09/2011 Fri | Advent Devotional-Isaiah 7:14, 9:1-7 | Advent is a time when we anticipate and long for the coming of the Savior. Today, Bryan and Steve read and discuss a passage from Scripture and how it relates to Advent. Today's devotional is from Isaiah 7:14, 9:1-7, which foreshadows the coming Messiah. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/08/2011 Thu | The Swirl-John 4:7-26 | Are you thirsty for living water? Or have the things of this world, which cannot satisfy, dampened your thirst for God? One of the greatest enemies to discovering our spiritual identity and purpose in Christ is the swirl of life. In the midst of this swirl, God comes to us to rescue and to save. Today's message takes us to a person who was living in the swirl: the woman at the well in John 4. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/07/2011 Wed | The Calling of Holy Ground-Exodus 3:1-12 | In Exodus chapter 3, Moses is on holy ground before the Lord at the burning bush. God is calling Moses to bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares what the calling of holy ground involves, not only in the life of Moses, but in our lives as well. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/06/2011 Tue | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson-Thoughts For a Young Preacher--2 Timothy 3:1-4:8 | Living out our Christian faith can be extremely difficult because of the darkness in the world around us. But God has placed believers in our midst to encourage us. Today, we continue with the teaching of Dr. Sinclair Ferguson by hearing what he has to say about Paul’s encouragement to a young minister named Timothy. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/05/2011 Mon | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson-Thoughts About a Young Preacher--2 Timothy 1:1-14 | When we think of those who preach to and lead God’s people, we often have an image of one who is confident in personality and strong in every way. But are those the qualifications that the Bible sets forth? Today, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson shares his thoughts about a young preacher named Timothy, and why he was qualified to minister to God’s people in spite of his weakness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/02/2011 Fri | Interview with Dr. Sinclair Ferguson - Part 2 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today features Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Ferguson was on the campus of Covenant Seminary and Dr. Bryan Chapell spent some time with him discussing theology, the church, and what’s new in Sinclair’s life and ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/01/2011 Thu | Interview with Dr. Sinclair Ferguson - Part 1 | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, is well known for his preaching, writing, and most importantly, his heart for the Lord and his people. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell sits down with Sinclair for a deeper look into his life and ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/30/2011 Wed | Drips and Drabs - Part 2 - 2 Kings 5:1-3 | It's no easy task to trust God when we feel small and insignificant. Our circumstances often cause us to doubt that God can use us. Yet, God delights to use the weak things of this world to display his power! Bryan Chapell continues yesterday's message by showing how this is true of a young girl held captive in a foreign land. You'll be encouraged to know that God can do the same thing in your life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/29/2011 Tue | Drips and Drabs - Part 1 - 2 Kings 5:1-3 | 2 Kings chapter 5 tells the story of a great commander, Naaman, who was healed of leprosy. Yet, in the same story there is a young girl who is often overlooked. You might be surprised to find out how significant she was and how much we can learn from her. Listen in and find out... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/28/2011 Mon | Moved by Gratitude - Part 2 - Luke 17:7-19 | Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell concludes the message “Moved by Gratitude.” He reminds us of what moves the heart of God and why our lives should be marked by gratitude for the grace the Lord has showered upon each of us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/25/2011 Fri | Moved by Gratitude - Part 1 - Luke 17:7-19 | What is the motivation behind your good deeds? Is it simply to please others, or maybe to make yourself look good or appear differently than you really are? Bryan Chapell shares a powerful story from the Bible that reveals what proper motivation looks like. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/24/2011 Thu | Thanksgiving Thoughts with Bryan and Steve | Happy Thanksgiving! Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore share some special thoughts for Thanksgiving by reflecting on its meaning and significance for each of us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/23/2011 Wed | The Crack in the Door - Part 2 - 2 Samuel 7:8-16 | The story of David and Bathsheba is one that is familiar to many. Dr. Bryan Chapell continues this story of David, a great man of God, who was tempted and sinned. Yet, in spite of this great sin God did not cease to be faithful to him. Today's webcast reveals both the horrible consequences of sin and the unfailing commitment of God to his unfaithful children in the midst of it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/22/2011 Tue | The Crack in the Door - Part 1 - 2 Samuel 7:8-16 | In 2 Samuel chapter 7, we see in the life of David that the door which was once closed to evil was cracked open. What went wrong? On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell explains what the "pride of life" is and how it crept into the life of David. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/21/2011 Mon | Walking with Abraham - Part 2 - Genesis 12:1-9 | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download | |
| 11/18/2011 Fri | Walking with Abraham - Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-9 | One of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life is stepping out in faith and following God into the unknown. Fear and doubt often grip our hearts. Abraham was told by God to leave his country and people for a land that God would show him. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at this story from Genesis chapter 12 and encourages us to trust God in difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/17/2011 Thu | Preaching the Power of Grace - Part 3 | As believers, everything that Christ accomplished is applied to us. What does this mean? How do we live out the reality that God’s love for us is not based on our performance? Does this belief promote license? On today’s webcast, Bryan Chapell deals with these questions and others as he concludes this three-part message on God’s amazing grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/16/2011 Wed | Preaching the Power of Grace - Part 2 | When we look at the men and women of the Bible, we often make the mistake of making them the hero of the story. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell tells us who the real hero is and how this truth should affect the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. It’s Part 2 of a paradigm-shifting message entitled Preaching the Power of Grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/15/2011 Tue | Preaching the Power of Grace - Part 1 | Where do we find the power to live the Christian life? Today, Bryan Chapell reminds us that it is not in trying harder or being better than the next person. Bryan shares his own story of discovering the transforming power of God's grace. It's Part 1 of "Preaching the Power of Grace." | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/14/2011 Mon | Discussion with Dr. Greg Perry-Cross-Cultural Ministry | In 1 Corinthians chapter 9, the apostle Paul wrote how he attempted to become all things to all people for the sake of the gospel in order to save some. What does this look like in our lives? On Living Christ Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell continues his conversation with Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Greg Perry by discussing what is involved with cross-cultural and intercultural outreach. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/11/2011 Fri | Discussion with Dr. Greg Perry-Job and Suffering | Today’s program focuses on a subject we would rather avoid: suffering. Unfortunately, we are not able to avoid it in life. Dr. Greg Perry, associate professor of New Testament at Covenant Seminary, talks with Dr. Bryan Chapell about suffering and sorrow and what we can learn from the book of Job. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/10/2011 Thu | Discussion with Dr. Greg Perry-Community | What does it mean to live in community? How do we enter into the world around us and lead others into the community of believers? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell talks with Dr. Greg Perry, associate professor of New Testament at Covenant Seminary, about this important topic. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/09/2011 Wed | The Savage God-Part 2--Genesis 3:14-19 | What is the cause of the brokenness in our lives and in the world around us? How we answer this question makes a huge impact on how we view God and the circumstances of our lives. Today, Bryan Chapell reminds us that God is not savage and he is not still. We can trust God when we face the darkness of this life because He is the good shepherd who has suffered for us and who carries us through our trials. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/08/2011 Tue | The Savage God-Part 1--Genesis 3:14-19 | Is the God we worship one who hurts his people capriciously? This may not be a relevant question for you until deep pain enters into your life. On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell explores the consequences of the fall of Adam in Genesis chapter three. Bryan stresses the importance of believing in the historicity of Adam and the book of Genesis. It’s Part 1 of a message of hope in the midst of a fallen creation. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/07/2011 Mon | Giants or Grapes-Part 2--Deuteronomy 1:21-36 | Many of us look at obstacles only in a negative light. Yet, these obstacles are often used by God to showcase his mighty works on our behalf! On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell continues teaching from Deuteronomy chapter 1 and reminds us of the need to trust God in the midst of difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/04/2011 Fri | Giants or Grapes-Part 1--Deuteronomy 1:21-36 | Opportunity and obstacles usually go hand in hand. These obstacles can easily keep us from doing the Lord’s will. The Israelites had plenty of obstacles in their way in their journey to the Promised Land. Today, Bryan Chapell takes us to Deuteronomy 1:21-36 where we learn more about how we can deal with our own obstacles. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/03/2011 Thu | Here Comes the Bride-Part 2--Revelation 19:1-9 | It is easy to look at the church and see only its flaws. Yet, we see that God speaks of the church as his spotless bride that he will return for one day. How can this be? On today's webcast, Dr. Bryan Chapell takes a realistic look at the church with all its shortcomings. But he doesn't stop there. He helps us lift our eyes to see the wonderful plan and purpose that the Lord has for his church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/02/2011 Wed | Here Comes the Bride-Part 1--Revelation 19:1-9 | Surveys reveal that most people look at the church as a spiritual vending machine. Contrast this with the beautiful, biblical image in Revelation 19 of the church as a bride! Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell helps us understand what God has called the church to be and how this affects its mission to the world. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/01/2011 Tue | What's Grace Got to Do with It? Part 2--Hebrews 12:4-11 | We may never see God more clearly than when he breaks into our lives through discipline. Yet, it's one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life. Discover the gracious heart and hand of our heavenly Father on today's edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/31/2011 Mon | What's Grace Got to Do with It? Part 1--Hebrews 12:4-11 | Does the theology of grace allow for discipline? If we are under grace, why would God discipline us? Today, Bryan Chapell opens God's Word to Hebrews chapter 12 and helps us understand how God lovingly disciplines his children. Could it be that even discipline is evidence of God's grace toward us? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/28/2011 Fri | Intolerant Grace - Titus 2:11-15 | As Christians, what should be our attitude toward sin? When we truly apprehend the mercy of God toward us, we desire to please him by saying no to sin in our lives. Dr. Bryan Chapell unfolds this truth and teaches us the importance of cultivating a desire to live a godly life, instead of a legalistic list of do's and don'ts that so often becomes our witness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/27/2011 Thu | More than A Grad School - Part 2 - Titus 2:1-9 | Today, Bryan Chapell concludes his message to students at Covenant Seminary, where he warns them to not reduce the Bible to an academic exercise only and encourages them to practice the ministry of "presence" in the lives of others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/26/2011 Wed | More Than A Grad School - Part 1 - Titus 2:1-9 | Ministering to others in our life is often a tough task. Today, we hear a message that Bryan Chapell spoke to the students at Covenant Seminary. He stresses the importance of recognizing the difficulty of ministry and the necessity of cultivating faithfulness NOW, and not waiting until the future. Today's message will encourage and challenge you as you minister to others wherever God has placed you. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/25/2011 Tue | Leading by Contrast - Part 2 - Titus 1:10-16 | Titus 1:10-16 contains behaviors that we still see in the church today. How do we treat people who are deceiving others by their words and actions? How do we defend the truth while loving others well in the process? Today's edition of Living Christ Today will help us with principles from God's Word. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/24/2011 Mon | Leading By Contrast - Part 1 - Titus 1:10-16 | What makes us right with God? Is it the gospel plus something else? Most of us would say no, but often we add things to the gospel without even realizing it. On today's program, Bryan Chapell reminds us of the importance of living a life that is in contrast to the world and a life that models the grace of God. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/21/2011 Fri | Leading by Example - Part 2 - Titus 1:5-9 | Titus chapter 1 gives us clear guidelines for leaders in Christ's church. Bryan Chapell shares wisdom and insight on the importance of godly leaders and the influence they have on God's people from many years of ministry. Today's program contains sobering, yet encouraging words that will challenge you to take seriously God's requirements for leaders in his church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/20/2011 Thu | Leading by Example - Part 1 - Titus 1:5-9 | This week and next, Bryan Chapell takes us through the book of Titus, sharing powerful truths written by the apostle Paul to a young man named Titus. Today, he focuses on the qualifications of an elder as set forth in Titus chapter 1. What do these qualifications mean? How do we apply them in our churches? Find out on today's webcast. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/19/2011 Wed | Leading By Grace - Part 2 - Titus 1:1-5 | Did you know that how you live and the example of your life makes a huge impact on those around you? We often forget this in our individualistic and often competitive culture. Dr. Bryan Chapell shares Part 2 of a message from the first five verses of the book of Titus. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/18/2011 Tue | Leading By Grace - Part 1 - Titus 1:1-5 | In Titus chapter 1, Paul writes to a young man, named Titus, in Crete. He shares with him what he needs to know to minister effectively. Today, Bryan Chapell teaches us the importance of embracing grace and the importance of it in living a godly life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/17/2011 Mon | Fighting By Grace-Part 2-Ephesians 6:10-18 | Attempting to win our battles with Satan can be emotionally draining and spiritually exhausting-especially if we believe that victory depends on ourselves and our performance. Fortunately, God has provided a better strategy-one that runs counter to our natural way of thinking. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/14/2011 Fri | Fighting By Grace-Part 1-Ephesians 6:10-18 | At times, it is hard to believe that God can redeem the darkness that fills the world. Yet, the apostle Paul reminds the Ephesians that if Christ brought them out of darkness, He can use them as instruments to bring others into the light, too! Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Ephesians chapter 5 and reminds us of the power of the gospel in changing lives through the light of His people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/13/2011 Thu | The Lightbearers-Part 2--Ephesians 5:8-21 | At times, it is hard to believe that God can redeem the darkness that fills the world. Yet, the apostle Paul reminds the Ephesians that if Christ brought them out of darkness, He can use them as instruments to bring others into the light, too! Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Ephesians chapter 5 and reminds us of the power of the gospel in changing lives through the light of His people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/12/2011 Wed | The Lightbearers-Part 1--Ephesians 5:8-21 | Did you know that the greatest threat to immorality in our culture is the purity of your life? As we live our lives in Christ, the light shines in the darkness around us. Find out how you can reflect the light of God with those around you in today's message The Lightbearers. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/11/2011 Tue | The Smell of Jesus-Part 2--Ephesians 5:1-7 | Does your walk with Christ have any impact on the people you meet in your daily life? Or have you become so much like the prevailing culture that no one can tell the difference? Discover what could happen if people caught the scent of Jesus on you and longed to know him too. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/10/2011 Mon | The Smell of Jesus-Part 1--Ephesians 5:1-7 | It's funny how our senses can often transport us instantly to specific places and times in our lives. There's nothing quite like the sight, sound, or scent of something-or someone-dear. In today's lesson, the apostle Paul makes a surprising attempt to get to our hearts-by way of our noses! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/07/2011 Fri | The Gift of a Crooked Stick: The Life of William Cowper-Part 2 | William Cowper was a man who clung to the cross in his frail condition. The story of his life can trouble us. At the same time, it encourages us because we realize that William Cowper’s frailty in mind and spirit was fertile ground from which the message of the gospel was intended and continues to shine. Bryan Chapell concludes the story of his life in Part 2 of “The Gift of a Crooked Stick." | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/06/2011 Thu | The Gift of a Crooked Stick: The Life of William Cowper-Part 1 | In the life of William Cowper, we see a man who was very unstable and prone to depression. Yet, God used him to write hymns full of truth that are still being sung today. Today’s program shares the troubling, yet inspiring story of William Cowper. You may not know this story yet, but his life is a testament to the truth that God can use each of us, even in our brokenness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/05/2011 Wed | Interview with Jerram Barrs on Women in the Bible | We see in Scripture that women play a key role in the purposes of God. Mary, for example, was chosen by God to bring Jesus into the world. How does the Lord interact with women in the Old and New Testament? How should this affect the life of the church today? Today's webcast in an insightful and encouraging conversation about the dignity and honor we should bestow upon women. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/04/2011 Tue | Interview with Jerram Barrs on Evangelism | The thought of sharing our faith with unbelievers strikes fear in many of us. Our minds often jump to all the things that might go wrong. Today, Bryan Chapell talks with Covenant Seminary professor Jerram Barrs about evangelism. Jerram shares from his many years of experience in building relationships with people who are not Christians and what we can learn from Jesus' interactions with unbelievers. Today's webcast will motivate and encourage you to simply enter into the lives of others with the realization that God will use you for His glory. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/03/2011 Mon | Interview with Jerram Barrs on Prayer | Prayer is foundational to the Christian life. If this is true, why is it so difficult to do? Today, Bryan Chapell sits down with Covenant Seminary professor Jerram Barrs and discusses this important topic. You'll be encouraged and challenged by their thoughtful, grace-filled conversation about prayer, and perhaps more importantly, informed by what the Bible says about it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/30/2011 Fri | Witness of Grace-Part 2--Ephesians 4:25-32 | Coarse language and unhealthy sarcasm are common traits of our society today. You might hear it at work, school, or even from your own mouth at times! Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the strong commands in Ephesians chapter 4 to use words that build others up and helps us know how to forgive one another. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/29/2011 Thu | Witness of Grace-Part 1--Ephesians 4:25-32 | Today, Bryan Chapell continues his study in Ephesians by taking us to chapter 4, where the apostle Paul challenges us to put away falsehood and sinful anger. How do we do that? What is the fuel that helps us accomplish this? We often think it is our grit and determination only. Dr. Chapell shares a better, more lasting alternative in today's program... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/28/2011 Wed | Of Lizards and Horses-Part 2--Ephesians 4:17-24 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell delivered Part 1 of a message warning of the dangers of hardening our hearts to God and indulging in a life of sin. Today, he shares a contrasting way of life from Ephesians chapter 4. It’s a life filled with beauty and joy that comes from dying to sin and living in the Lord’s power and presence. Receive encouragement and instruction from God’s Word for your life today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/27/2011 Tue | Of Lizards and Horses-Part 1--Ephesians 4:17-24 | Lizards and horses…We usually don’t pair them together when we think of animals. Today, Bryan Chapell uses an analogy from a C.S. Lewis book to describe the effect of living a life enslaved to sinful desires and passions. Join us as we delve into this important topic and address some of the real dangers of sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/26/2011 Mon | Owner's Manual for the Church-Part 2--Ephesians 4:1-16 | We often look at the differences between God’s people as something negative to be overcome. The fact is, if we were all alike we would be in great danger! God has given each of us unique gifts that contribute to the edification of others and the expansion of God’s kingdom. Today on Living Christ Today Bryan Chapell shares this truth in greater depth from Ephesians chapter 4. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/23/2011 Fri | Owner's Manual for the Church-Part 1--Ephesians 4:1-16 | God's call for us to love one another is a basic ingredient for living out the gospel in our lives. It is to hear this call—and to think we understand it—but all of us know how hard it is to love those who are different than us. Paul faced this problem head on in his letter to the Ephesians. In today’s message, Bryan Chapell reminds us of how the gospel should shape our interaction with others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/22/2011 Thu | He is Able and Willing-Part 2-Ephesians 3:20-21-Ephesians | In the midst of difficult circumstances and tragedy, we often ask, “Does God know what he’s doing?” Our finite and limited understanding of God’s eternal purposes can deeply challenge our faith. Listen in to today’s webcast and be reminded that God is working sovereignly and personally in each of our lives for his glory and for our good. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/21/2011 Wed | He is Able and Willing-Part 1-Ephesians 3:20-21-Ephesians | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download | |
| 09/20/2011 Tue | The How is the Why-Part 2--Ephesians 3:14-19 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell spoke about how the power to overcome sin is from above. But how do we receive this power? Today’s program features wisdom from Ephesians chapter 3. Though written by the apostle Paul many years ago, these truths from God are just as powerful and applicable to us today. Listen and hear the life-changing message of the gospel... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/19/2011 Mon | The How is the Why-Part 1--Ephesians 3:14-19 | Where is the power to overcome sin in our lives? Dr. Bryan Chapell tells us that love for Christ is the foundation. Sin only has power in our lives because we love it. Today’s edition of Living Christ Today will challenge you with the truth that God must change our affections in order for us to overcome sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/16/2011 Fri | Counterfeit Callings-Part 2--Ephesians 3:1-13 | Dr. Bryan Chapell has a passion for expository preaching. What does that mean? It means that the minister of God's Word preaches through a text in the Bible and lets the text dictate what he speaks. Today, Bryan preaches from Ephesians chapter 3, which has much to say to us about Christ's calling in our lives. Listen to God's words for you today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/15/2011 Thu | Counterfeit Callings-Part 1--Ephesians 3:1-13 | How do we know whether a calling is genuine or not? What are the marks it should leave upon us? We see a good example of genuine calling in the life of the apostle Paul. Today's broadcast of Living Christ Today takes us to chapter 3 of Ephesians where Paul writes of how the mystery of the gospel was revealed in his life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/14/2011 Wed | Christ Our Cornerstone-Ephesians 2:19-22 | Most of us have "North Stars" in our lives that remain constant and keep us centered in the midst of the chaos of life. But, what happens when they are taken away? Bryan Chapell reminds us that Christ, our cornerstone, has made a secure place for us. He is the only true rock and sure foundation in this life and in the life to come. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/13/2011 Tue | Breaking Down Barriers-Part 2--Ephesians 2:14-18 | Yesterday, Bryan continued his series in Ephesians with Part 1 of Breaking Down Barriers. How does the gospel break down barriers in our lives? How does this affect how we relate to people around us? Listen in today as Dr. Chapell explains... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/12/2011 Mon | Breaking Down Barriers-Part 1-Ephesians 2:14-18 | Ephesians 2:14-16 says that Christ is our peace and that he has reconciled us to God. This amazing reality should fill our hearts with joy! It should also cause us to desire reconciliation with others as well. Today's message tells of the healing power of the gospel in Breaking Down Barriers. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/09/2011 Fri | Serving the Lord's Agenda in a Post 9-11 World--Jerram Barrs | This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. Today, Jerram Barrs, professor of Christian Studies and Contemporary Culture at Covenant Seminary, reflects on this event and what it means for followers of Christ. It's a message from Joshua 5:13-15. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/08/2011 Thu | Lost Labels and Found Identities-Part 1--Ephesians 2:11-13 | Most of us have seen movies where a character loses his or her identity and attempts to find it again. Do you know your identity in Christ? Does this actually describe your Christian walk? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell continues through Ephesians chapter 2 and shares the powerful truth of our new identity in Christ. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/07/2011 Wed | The Gift of God-Part 2--Ephesians 2:1-10 | It's a truth from Scripture that set Martin Luther's heart aflame and started the ReIt'sformation; we are saved by grace through faith alone. Salvation is a gift of God and not by our works, no matter what man tells us. So why do we struggle so much to believe that we bring nothing to the table in our salvation? Can the doctrine of predestination be one that fills us with joy and love for God? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/06/2011 Tue | The Gift of God-Part 1--Ephesians 2:1-10 | The Bible makes it clear that we were at one time dead in our transgressions and sins. Yet, God made us alive together with Christ! Today, Bryan Chapell teaches from Ephesians chapter 2, where the apostle Paul writes about God's amazing gift to us - salvation through Christ. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/05/2011 Mon | Better Than Heroes-Part 2--Ephesians 1:18-23 | As Christians, we are often tempted to believe that we are powerless and weak in the face of the opposition we feel from the world. The Ephesians felt this very same way. Yet, Paul writes them to remind them of God’s great power and control over all things and their status as his children. Today, Bryan Chapell expands on these truths and God’s means for impacting the world: the church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/02/2011 Fri | Better Than Heroes-Part 1--Ephesians 1:18-23 | What is our greatest hope in this world? An economic stimulus package? The next big break-through in technology? Our favorite sports team winning it all? In Ephesians chapter 1, the Apostle Paul declares that Christ’s church is the world’s greatest hope. How can this be? Find out on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/01/2011 Thu | Loved in the Spirit-Part 2--Ephesians 1:11-14 | Ephesians 1:13 tells us we were marked in Christ with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. Verse 14 goes on to say the Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. Today’s edition of Living Christ Today gives us insight into the deep truths of these verses and gives us a peek into God’s grand design and plan for us as his children. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/31/2011 Wed | Loved in the Spirit-Part 1--Ephesians 1:11-14 | Sometimes the Christian life can seem like a losing battle. No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to get it right. How do we know we are alright with God, even when we fall short? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell points us back to something God did for us long ago. You’ll be encouraged and humbled by God’s faithful work on our behalf. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/30/2011 Tue | Loved Through the Son-Part 2--Ephesians 1:7-10 | Ephesians 1:9 says “And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ.” What is this mystery? What is the Lord’s good pleasure and how do we respond to it? Find out in Part 2 of “Loved Through the Son.” | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/29/2011 Mon | Loved Through the Son-Part 1--Ephesians 1:7-10 | Ephesians chapter 1 gives Christians many reasons to be thankful. One is that God has adopted us into his family in spite of our sin! Today, Bryan Chapell speaks about how the Lord has reclaimed us from darkness through Christ and how he is not ashamed to call us his own. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/26/2011 Fri | Bryan and Steve Discuss This Week's Programs-Ephesians 1:1-6 | Life is busy. We all have a myriad of things to get done each day. We often fail, however, to take the time to soak in the deep truths found in God’s Word. Today, Bryan and Steve help you do just that by further discussing this week’s messages from Ephesians 1:1-6. Be encouraged by the truth of God’s love for us on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/25/2011 Thu | Loved by the Father-Part 2--Ephesians 1:3-6 | All of us have something in our lives about which we are ashamed. But do you realize that as God's adopted children, we can be blameless in his sight-in spite of our sins? Dr. Bryan Chapell helps us understand how this can be in his conclusion of the message Loved By The Father. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/24/2011 Wed | Loved by the Father-Part 1--Ephesians 1:3-6 | Ephesians 1:3-14 contains amazing words of our spiritual blessings in God through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell focuses on verses 3-6 and helps us see the Father’s work in electing and adopting us into his family. Today’s message will encourage you with the glorious truths of our union with Christ and our position before him! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/23/2011 Tue | When the Job is Too Big-Part 2--Ephesians 1:1-2 | We are often overwhelmed by the sin we see in society around us. It’s easy to forget that the surroundings of the saints in Ephesus were very similar to ours’ today. The fact that there were any saints in this pagan city was amazing. Yet, Paul tells them of their status and reminds them that they can overcome the sin around them. Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Ephesians chapter 1 on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/22/2011 Mon | When the Job is Too Big-Part 1--Ephesians 1:1-2 | How do we face the difficulty of life with courage and joy? The apostle Paul writes of the source of our strength in Ephesians chapter 1. Today, Bryan Chapell unfolds the first two verses of this chapter and reminds us of our constant need of relying on the Lord. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/19/2011 Fri | Dr. Jimmy Agan-Jesus, the Troublemaker-Luke 5:17-26 | When you think of troublemakers, who or what comes to mind? Could Jesus be a troublemaker? Today, Dr. Jimmy Agan, associate professor of New Testament at Covenant Seminary, shares a message from Luke 5:17–26 in which Jesus stirs things up through an unusual healing. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/18/2011 Thu | The Source of Christ-Centered Preaching: The Bible We Believe-Part 2-2 Timothy 3:15-17 | The apostle Paul tells us that Scripture is a powerful tool from God that teaches, trains, and corrects us. Why? So that we may be equipped for every good work. Join Bryan Chapell as he shares insight into 2 Timothy chapter 3. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/17/2011 Wed | The Source of Christ-Centered Preaching: The Bible We Believe-Part 1-2 Timothy 3:15-17 | The idea that there is objective truth that speaks with authority and clarity into our lives is unpopular today. Yet, Paul in his letter to Timothy writes that Scripture is "breathed out by God" and immensely powerful. Today, we hear a message Dr. Chapell gave at a preaching conference in Sydney, Australia. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/16/2011 Tue | Discussion with Mark Dever-Part 2 | Today, Bryan continues his conversation with Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Ministering on Capitol Hill. Mark brings a unique perspective to the Christian's role in politics and the church's influence on the culture. Mark and Bryan also share what the marks of a healthy church are in the second part of this two-part interview. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/15/2011 Mon | Discussion with Mark Dever-Part 1 | What is the purpose of the church? Why does God think it is important? How do faith and politics interact with each other? Today, Bryan Chapell talks with Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. in order to discuss these questions. Mark also serves as president of 9Marks Ministries, which helps church leaders discover and apply biblical priorities that cultivate health and holiness in the local church. It's Part 1 of a conversation that will encourage you in your walk with God today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/12/2011 Fri | Discussion with Dr. David Chapman on the New Testament Canon | If someone asked you how the Bible we have today came together, how would you answer? Why are certain books in the Bible and not others? Today, Bryan and Steve continue their discussion with Dr. David Chapman, associate professor of New Testament and Archaeology at Covenant Seminary. Learn the historical and theological factors that lead us to believe with confidence that the Bible is God’s reliable Word to us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/11/2011 Thu | Discussion with Dr. David Chapman on Crucifixion in the 1st Century | The crucifixion of Christ is central to the Christian faith.Today, Bryan and Steve talk with Dr. David Chapman, associate professor of New Testament and Archaeology at Covenant Seminary. They discuss the historical significance of crucifixion and how understanding it helps us better comprehend and appreciate what Christ did for us on the cross. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/10/2011 Wed | Discussion with Dr. David Chapman on Archeology | What is archaeology? For many of us, images of Indiana Jones run through our heads at the mention of the word. Today, Bryan and Steve have a fascinating discussion with Dr. David Chapman, associate professor of New Testament and Archaeology at Covenant Seminary. He shares the importance of learning about ancient cultures and how knowledge of life in biblical times helps us understand Scripture better. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/09/2011 Tue | Interview with Chuck Garriott of Ministry to State--Part 2 | People who work in the area of politics are faced with many complex issues which can result in much conflict. Ministry to State serves and reaches out to them with the message of peace and reconciliation found through Christ. Today's program features Part 2 of a conversation with Chuck Garriott, director of Ministry to State. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/08/2011 Mon | Interview with Chuck Garriott of Ministry to State | There has been much debate about the role of government in America. But in the midst of debating ideas, it’s easy for us to forget that those who work in government are real people with spiritual needs. Today, Bryan and Steve talk with Chuck Garriott, director of Ministry to State, an outreach to people in the political arena. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/05/2011 Fri | The Ends-Part 2--Daniel 12 | Today’s program features a message from Daniel chapter 12, where we get a glimpse of the end of time. Do we know when the events described will happen? What does it mean for us today? Bryan Chapell helps us see the gospel truths found in this passage. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/04/2011 Thu | The Ends-Part 1--Daniel 12 | Daniel chapter 12 contains an amazing vision in which Daniel sees a river. It is a river of history flowing into the future across many troubled waters. Yet, the Lord promises rescue in the midst of distress. Hear this message of hope for difficult times on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/03/2011 Wed | The Great War-Part 2--Daniel 11 | As we go through the difficulties of life, it is good to know that God cares. In Daniel chapter 11, Daniel was shaken up by the troubling predictions that were revealed to him by God in a vision. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell reminds us that, like Daniel, our hope is in our God, who is in control of all things. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/02/2011 Tue | The Great War-Part 1--Daniel 11 | In Daniel chapter 11, a war is taking place that affects all nations of the earth. Today, our series in Daniel continues with Part 1 of “The Great War.” | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/01/2011 Mon | The Three Touch Gospel-Part 2--Daniel 10 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today continues Bryan Chapell’s message from Daniel chapter ten in which Daniel is touched by a man in white linen. Daniel’s response reminds us of our helplessness and dependence in the presence of a holy God. Listen and be encouraged that this is the same God who comes to love us and give us strength. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/29/2011 Fri | The Three Touch Gospel-Part 1--Daniel 10 | In Daniel chapter ten, Daniel is told through a vision that there is great hardship ahead for God’s people, and he mourns for three weeks. Today, Bryan Chapell encourages us with the truth that God is with us and fights for us in the midst of difficult circumstances. It’s Part 1 of The Three-Touch Gospel as our series in the book of Daniel continues... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/28/2011 Thu | Sharing Sin for Others' Sake-Part 2--Daniel 9:20-27 | Last time on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell began his message from Daniel chapter nine in which Daniel confesses the sins of himself and his people. Today, Bryan concludes this message by giving insight into what the seventy “sevens” of Daniel’s vision mean. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/27/2011 Wed | Sharing Sin for Others' Sake-Part 1--Daniel 9:20-27 | Our spiritual growth and health are interwoven with our personal relationships. Daniel understood this. That’s why he was willing to confess not only his own sin, but also the sin of his rebellious Israelite people. Today’s message reminds us of our corporate responsibility as Christians and the importance of sharing one another’s burdens. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/26/2011 Tue | When the Big Rocks Fall-Part 2--Daniel 8 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began a message based on Daniel chapter 8, where there is a great battle between a ram and a goat. Today, Bryan continues to explain how the prophetic predictions found there reveal God’s character and plan in the midst of great evil. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/25/2011 Mon | When the Big Rocks Fall-Part 1--Daniel 8 | Daniel chapter 8 contains imagery that can be difficult to understand. How do we make sense of Daniel’s vision of a ram, goat, and horns? Today, Bryan Chapell continues his series in the book of Daniel by explaining how this vision ties into God’s great story of redemption. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/22/2011 Fri | The Big Picture-Part 2--Daniel 7:9-14 | Why should we believe that God is in control of all things? We can see why if we simply look no further than the life of Daniel. Through his life and the visions he encounters in Daniel chapter 7, we see that God has universal and eternal dominion over all things. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the "son of man" imagery and other rich truths found in this chapter. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/21/2011 Thu | The Big Picture-Part 1--Daniel 7:9-14 | Isn't it interesting how we often focus on only our immediate circumstances and lose sight of the greater purposes of God? In Daniel chapter 7, Daniel reminds the Israelites in exile of the big picture of God's greater plan and encourages them to not lose hope. It's a message that each one of us can apply to our own lives—on today's edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/20/2011 Wed | What's Wrong with this Picture? Daniel 6:27-28 | We often lose sight of the big picture when we go through difficult circumstances. The pain we experience in the present often overshadows our awareness of what God is doing and will do in the future. Today, Bryan looks at what Daniel's experiences can teach us about trusting God in the long, hard days of life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/19/2011 Tue | The Song of a Broom-Part 2--Daniel 6 | Have you ever wondered whether standing against sin is really worth it? Daniel most likely asked this question. After all, we often wonder if faithfulness really matters when sin is all around us in our society. Today's webcast reminds us of the importance of standing firm in the Lord in difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/18/2011 Mon | The Song of a Broom-Part 1--Daniel 6 | Often, when we look at our lives, all we see is chaos and challenges. In the midst of this we easily forget that God is still working out his good and perfect will. Today, Bryan opens God's Word to Daniel chapter 6 and highlights a man who was faithful to the Lord despite the many challenges that were before him. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/15/2011 Fri | The Judgment of Grace-Part 2--Daniel 5 | We know that God will judge sin in an unbeliever's life, but what about in the life of a believer? Have we lost the fear of a holy God who will judge sin? Today's message reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the importance of repentance in our lives. It's Part 2 of The Judgment of Grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/14/2011 Thu | The Judgment of Grace-Part 1--Daniel 5 | Our God judges sin. This message is not very popular today. Yet, it is the consistent message of Scripture. If we think there are no consequences of sin, we are on dangerous ground. Dr. Bryan Chapell continues his series in the book of Daniel by focusing on a man named Belshazzar who very unexpectedly had and encounter with God’s judgment. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/13/2011 Wed | Looking Up to Heaven-Part 2--Daniel 4 | Have you ever struggled with the pride of life? This pride comes when we put our hope and trust in our accomplishments and successes. Daniel chapter 4 contains the story of a king who did just that, and shows how God humbled him in a profound way. Today’s program is a message of both warning and encouragement from the Lord. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/12/2011 Tue | Looking Up to Heaven-Part 1--Daniel 4 | The longer we live, the more we realize that we are not in control as much as we think we are. Our security is not in our power, wisdom, and accomplishment. This can be very hard for us to accept. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the life of King Nebuchadnezzar and his attempts to be sovereign over his own life. Listen and find out how this story might apply to your life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/11/2011 Mon | Faith in the Furnace-Part 2--Daniel 3 | The account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace is familiar to many of us. How can we forget first hearing about it in Sunday school as children? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell continues to share this story and the powerful truths about biblical faith that we find there. It’s Part 2 of “Faith in the Furnace” as our series in Daniel continues. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/08/2011 Fri | Faith in the Furnace-Part 1--Daniel 3 | How do we define faith? Unfortunately, much popular teaching about faith does not reflect a biblical understanding. Today, Bryan Chapell challenges us to go beyond a short-sighted view that defines faith more as the “power of positive thinking.” He takes us to the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego--three men who had strong faith in the Lord in the midst of difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/07/2011 Thu | When the Bottom Falls Out-Part 2--Daniel 2 | Daniel was a flawed person like all of us. We learned in yesterday's edition of Living Christ Today that despite these shortcomings, Daniel made the correct response of prayer when his life was turned upside down. Today, Dr. Chapell shares another response from Daniel that we all can learn from in the difficulties of our lives. It’s another message in a new series on the book of Daniel. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/06/2011 Wed | When the Bottom Falls Out-Part 1--Daniel 2 | What do we do when the "bottom falls out" in our lives? Daniel was a man with much power and influence. Yet, when trouble came into his life he did something we often forget to do—pray! Today, Bryan Chapell takes us once again to the book of Daniel for an intriguing look at a man in a precarious situation. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/05/2011 Tue | The Undefiled-Part 2--Daniel 1 | What are the rewards of living a holy, undefiled life? Why does God call his children to live a holy life? Today, we continue with Part 2 of Bryan Chapell’s message where we see Daniel refusing to compromise by eating the king’s food. It may seem like an insignificant act, but Dr. Chapell shares how it had long-lasting effects in the lives of people around Daniel. Listen and be encouraged! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/04/2011 Mon | The Undefiled-Part 1--Daniel 1 | Today’s program begins a new series in the book of Daniel. We hear more about how Daniel is in captivity in Babylon in service to the king and how he refuses to defile himself with the royal food. Bryan Chapell shares this story from the life of Daniel and delves into the worthy risks of and reasons for holiness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/01/2011 Fri | The Stunning Identity, Impact, and Purpose of God's People-Proverbs 11:30-Rev. Joe Novenson | Knowing our identity as Christians is essential to our mission in this world. Yet, we often forget who we are in Christ. Joe Novenson, pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in Tennessee, shares a message from Proverbs which challenges us to remember the identity, impact, and purpose of God’s people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/30/2011 Thu | Dying to Live-Part 2--Colossians 3:1-5 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell explained the glorious position we enjoy before God as Christians. Today, he continues this explanation by showing how this position should move us to action and cause us to fight sin in our lives. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/29/2011 Wed | Dying to Live-Part 1--Colossians 3:1-5 | What does it mean for our lives to be hidden with Christ in God? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell teaches from Colossians chapter 3 and shares the incredible news of our position before God as his children. It's a message that will remind you of the wonder of the gospel and the depth of God's grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/28/2011 Tue | Daring to Live-Part 2--Judges 7 | We often incorrectly assume that God only uses people who have it all together. The life of Gideon tells us otherwise. He was a flawed person in need of God's grace. Even with his flaws, God used him to defeat a vast army of Midianites with only 300 men. Today, Bryan Chapell concludes this account from Judges chapter 7 and gives us hope that God can use us as well. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/27/2011 Mon | Daring to Live-Part 1--Judges 7 | Can you remember the last time you were really afraid? God didn't seem very powerful, did he? Today's message deals with Gideon; a man gripped with fear. Despite his fear, we see God's power shine through him in a mighty way. Listen today, and hear how God can do the same for us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/24/2011 Fri | What is a Call from God?--Jonah 1 | When God called Jonah to go to Ninevah, the prophet resisted the call. Why? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell explains and looks at how we often do the same thing. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/23/2011 Thu | Jesus, the Healer of Paralytics--Rev. Mike Higgins | Today, we hear from Mike Higgins, dean of students at Covenant Seminary. He shares a message from Mark chapter 2 where Jesus shows his amazing power in healing a paralyzed man. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/22/2011 Wed | Perfectionism-Discussion with Richard Winter | The topic of perfectionism is one that hits close to home for many of us. Striving for excellence is admirable and good, but what happens when we take it too far; when our quest for perfection becomes unhealthy? Today, Bryan and Steve talk with counselor and professor Dr. Richard Winter about the perils of perfectionism and what the Bible has to say about it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/21/2011 Tue | Anxiety/Worry-Discussion with Dr. Richard Winter | Anxiety, worry, and fear are a normal part of everyday life. But how do we deal with them? When do these feelings become debilitating, harmful, and even sinful? What does the Bible tell us? Bryan and Steve talk with counselor and professor Dr. Richard Winter about the roots of anxiety and worry. Dr. Winter gives practical, biblical advice on how to handle these common, yet often overwhelming, human emotions. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/20/2011 Mon | Depression-A Discussion with Dr. Richard Winter | Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell talks with Covenant Seminary professor and counselor Dr. Richard Winter about depression. It's a topic that is often misunderstood or avoided. What are its causes? How can we minister to and help people who are struggling with it? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/17/2011 Fri | Psalm 42 and Depression--Dr. Michael Honeycutt | The words of the psalmist in Psalm 42 reflect deep distress and sorrow. Today, Dr. Mike Honeycutt, associate professor of historical and practical theology at Covenant Seminary, shares what depression looks like and how this Psalm can help us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/16/2011 Thu | The Lord's Prayer-Part 2--Dr. Michael Oh | Dr. Michael Oh, president and founder of Christ Bible Seminary in Japan, spoke recently to Covenant Seminary students about the Lord's Prayer and investing in God's Kingdom. Today, it's Part 2 of his message. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/15/2011 Wed | The Lord's Prayer--Dr. Michael Oh | We often say the Lord's Prayer but do not think about what it means or how it is to be lived out. Today, Dr. Michael Oh unpacks the words Jesus taught us to pray from Matthew chapter 6. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/14/2011 Tue | Interview with Dr. Michael Oh-Part 2 | Today, Part 2 of Bryan Chapell's interview with Michael Oh, president and founder of Christ Bible Seminary in Japan. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/13/2011 Mon | Interview with Dr. Michael Oh-Part 1 | Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell talks with Dr. Michael Oh, president and founder of Christ Bible Seminary in Japan, about his life story and how the gospel has brought forgiveness and healing into his life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/10/2011 Fri | Repentance-Part 2--Mark 10:17-22 | The story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10 can be perplexing. Is Jesus saying a rich person cannot enter heaven? You might even be thinking to yourself, "I'm not rich, so this passage doesn't apply to me!" Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell brings the unwelcome news that this passage applies to each one of us, rich or not. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/09/2011 Thu | Repentance-Part 1--Mark 10:17-22 | Most of us can remember a time when we were really sorry for something we did. But, sometimes our sorrow over sin results because we got caught, not because we are truly repentant! In Mark chapter 10, Jesus teaches us what genuine repentance looks like. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/08/2011 Wed | How Should We Read the Parables? | The parables told by Christ contain some of the deepest spiritual truths found in the Bible. But they sometimes can be difficult to understand and are often misinterpreted by God's people. Bryan and Steve share some of the major overarching principles which are helpful as we seek to better understand and apply the teachings of Christ. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/07/2011 Tue | Worship and Music in the Church-Interview with Greg Thompson and Isaac Wardell--Part 2 | On Living Christ Today, it's Part 2 of Bryan Chapell's conversation with Greg Thompson and Isaac Wardell, both of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. They share what God is teaching them about leading worship in his church as a pastor and worship director. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/06/2011 Mon | Worship and Music in the Church-Interview with Greg Thompson and Isaac Wardell--Part 1 | Today's program features two men who have put much thought into the topic of worship and music. Greg Thompson, senior pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Isaac Wardell, director of worship at Trinity, talk with Dr. Bryan Chapell about the importance of Christ-centered worship in the life of God's people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/03/2011 Fri | Hope's Journey-Part 2--Romans 15:4 | Most people have experienced the disappointment of a broken promise, whether it is by a family member, politician, a co-worker, or a friend. God, however, is always faithful to his promises. We can have abundant hope in him because God is always faithful in doing what he has promised! Today’s webcast reminds us of this great truth. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/02/2011 Thu | Hope's Journey-Part 1--Romans 15:4 | Do past experiences really matter? Can the events of history still speak to us today? Bryan Chapell shares insight into how the events of the past can shape our present hope on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/01/2011 Wed | By The Mercy-Part 2--Romans 12:1-2 | Today, Bryan Chapell continues his series in the book of Romans with the conclusion of his message from Romans 12:1-2. In this sermon, Bryan helps us better understand what the “renewing of our minds” (Rom 12:2) looks like and how remembering God’s mercy toward us can transform our service to Him. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/31/2011 Tue | By The Mercy-Part 1--Romans 12:1-2 | God's mercy toward us is amazing. He has made a covenant with his people and provided a way for our sins to be taken away! Is your service to God motivated by love and gratitude for what he has done for you, or by fear and duty? Hear encouragement from God's Word today that will really make a difference in how you view and are motivated to obey the Savior. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/30/2011 Mon | Perseverance-Part 2--Romans 8:38-39 | Some say that believing in the perseverance of the saints will lead to unholy living. After all, if we are secure in Christ then we can do whatever we want, right? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares the purposes of perseverance and how a proper, biblical understanding of this doctrine promotes holiness and love for God…not license. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/27/2011 Fri | Perseverance-Part 1--Romans 8:38-39 | What is the basis of our relationship with God as his children? Is it our faithfulness and good performance? Bryan Chapell shares the liberating news that it is God's persevering love for those who are his! Our love for God is often half-hearted, but His love is complete, constant, and unchanging. Nothing else but this love will carry us to the end. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/26/2011 Thu | Jesus Loves Me-Part 2--Romans 8:31-39 | The Bible tells us that Jesus loves us. But what do we need to know about this love? The apostle Paul tells us about it in Romans 8:31-39. Today, Bryan Chapell digs into the deep truth found in this passage and reminds us that God’s love is greater than our circumstances and greater than Satan. It’s Part 2 of “Jesus Loves Me". | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/25/2011 Wed | Jesus Loves Me-Part 1--Romans 8:31-39 | We hear children sing the song "Jesus Loves Me" and we realize they believe it! Sadly, we often lose this childlike faith as we become worn and tattered by the harsh realities of life. Today's webcast will remind you of God's love for you; a simple truth that changes everything. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/24/2011 Tue | Interview with Rev. Randy Pope--Part 2 | Yesterday on Living Christ Today we began a conversation with Pastor Randy Pope of Perimeter Church near Atlanta, Georgia. Today, it's Part 2 of this conversation. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/23/2011 Mon | Interview with Rev. Randy Pope--Part 1 | Today's edition of Living Christ Today features Part 1 of an interview with Pastor Randy Pope, lead teacher at Perimeter Church near Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore talk with Randy Pope about his passion for discipleship, evangelism, and ministry to God's people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/20/2011 Fri | The Prophets Elijah and Elisha--Discussion with Dr. Brian Aucker | The stories surrounding the prophets Elijah and Elisha in 1 and 2 Kings are quite fascinating. They feature references to everything from a floating axe head to being taken up to heaven alive. Today, Bryan and Steve talk with Covenant Seminary Old Testament professor Dr. Brian Aucker about what we can learn from these two important prophets. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/19/2011 Thu | Making Sense of War and Violence in the Old Testament-Discussion with Dr. Brian Aucker-Part 2 | Today, Bryan and Steve continue their discussion with Old Testament professor Dr. Brian Aucker about the difficult topic of war and conquest as the Israelites entered Canaan. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/18/2011 Wed | Making Sense of War and Violence in the Old Testament-Discussion with Dr. Brian Aucker-Part 1 | The accounts of war and conquest by God's people in the Old Testament can be troublesome. How do we make sense of it? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore talk with Dr. Brian Aucker, assistant professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, about this important topic. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/17/2011 Tue | Cadillac Christians and Pinto Saints-Part 2--Romans 8:28-30 | God knows all things from beginning to end. We, however, do not have that luxury in our lives. However, in Romans chapter 8, Paul tells us that God has already given us all spiritual blessings in Christ and we do know that the end of the story is golden for every believer. Today’s message is encourages us with a reminder of our worth before God. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/16/2011 Mon | Cadillac Christians and Pinto Saints-Part 1--Romans 8:28-30 | Romans 8:28 says that all things work together for good for those who love God. Is this really true? How can this be, particularly when we often see bad things happening to good people who love God? Bryan Chapell challenges us to consider the truth of these words and what they mean for our lives on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/13/2011 Fri | Vital Signs of the Spirit-Part 2--Romans 8:18-28 | In Romans chapter 8, the Holy Spirit is mentioned 18 times. Paul makes it clear that the third person of the trinity is essential in the life of the believer. Today, Dr. Chapell shares 2 more important reasons why we should take joy in the Holy Spirit. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/12/2011 Thu | Vital Signs of the Spirit-Part 1--Romans 8:18-28 | Are there tangible signs of the Holy Spirit's presence in a person's life? If so, what are they? This week, we continue Bryan Chapell’s series in Romans by looking at Romans 8:18-28. It’s Part 1 of “Vital Signs of the Spirit.” | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/11/2011 Wed | No Condemnation-Part 2--Romans 8:1-2 | Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell continues his message from Romans 8:1-2. The enemy of our souls, Satan, tells us the lie that we shouldn’t bother fighting sin in our lives. After all, it’s “just the way God made us”. Bryan reminds us that in Christ we have the resources to resist sin and live a holy life to his glory. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/10/2011 Tue | No Condemnation-Part 1--Romans 8:1-2 | Have you ever felt condemned and alienated from God? If you're honest, the answer is most likely "yes". The apostle Paul tells us in Romans chapter 8 that if we are in Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation. Join Dr. Bryan Chapell as he unpacks this great truth of the gospel written by Paul many years ago. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/09/2011 Mon | The Utility of Sin-Part 2--Romans 7:14-25 | Each of us struggle with sin in unique ways. Yet, we often put on a mask, making others think that we have it all together. The Gospel has real power when we drop our masks and we admit to our personal vulnerabilities. Dr. Bryan Chapell shares how this kind of openness can help us in our battle against sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/06/2011 Fri | The Utility of Sin-Part 1--Romans 7:14-25 | Do you ever find yourself wanting to do what is right, but feel that you lack the ability to do it? Do you practice the very thing you hate? If so, you're in good company. In Romans chapter 7, Paul shares how he struggles with that very thing. Today Bryan Chapell gives us the good news that there is one who can deliver us from the sin that entangles us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/05/2011 Thu | Chasing Away the Shadows-Part 2--Romans 7:1-13 | The shadow of sin looms large over each of our lives. Yet, in spite of God's warnings of its effects, we often succumb to it, forgetting that God has provided a way out for us all. God has freed us from the power of sin so that we can bear fruit for Him. Join us for Part 2 of “Chasing Away the Shadows” here on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/04/2011 Wed | Chasing Away the Shadows-Part 1--Romans 7:1-13 | God tells us through Paul in Romans chapter 7 that we have died to the law. The law hasn't died,we have. What does that really mean? Dr. Bryan Chapell instructs us in this life-changing truth from God's Word. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/03/2011 Tue | Hope Against Hope-Part 2--Romans 4:18-25 | The life of Abraham is very instructive when it comes to the topic of faith. Today, Part 2 of the message "Hope Against Hope" from Romans chapter 4. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 05/02/2011 Mon | Hope Against Hope-Part 1--Romans 4:18-25 | What is biblical hope grounded in? It’s a question that Dr. Bryan Chapell will take up in today’s message from Romans chapter 4:18-25. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/29/2011 Fri | What is the Church? | How would you respond if someone asked you to define "the Church?" Sadly, our definition often reflects only our culture's understanding of it. Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore look at what the church is according to Scripture. Their insight and candor will challenge each of us to see the church as God does-his beloved bride. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/28/2011 Thu | Praying Backwards-Part 2--Luke 11:1-3 | Do you realize that God desires to hear your prayers? He is a loving Father who wants us to come before him with our specific needs. But what does this look like? Today's webcast will help you come before God with boldness, knowing that he answers you. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/27/2011 Wed | Praying Backwards-Part 1--Luke 11:1-3 | Prayer can often be a challenge. What does God want us to pray? Does he give us clear guidance in this area? Find out in today's message as our teacher, Dr. Bryan Chapell,encourages us to pray backwards. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/26/2011 Tue | Interview with Derek Webb-Part 2 | On today's webcast, Bryan and Steve continue talking with musician Derek Webb. It's an in-depth conversation about being faithful to the Lord's calling in life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/25/2011 Mon | Interview with Derek Webb-Part 1 | Today, it’s Part 1 of a conversation with musician Derek Webb about his music, life, and the challenges and opportunities of creating redemptive art. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/22/2011 Fri | The Story of Easter-Part 2--Discussion with Dr. Brad Matthews | Easter is the climax of the story of redemption because it celebrates the fact that Christ has conquered sin and death on the cross. Dr. Brad Matthews continues to share what Scripture says about the events surrounding Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection from the dead. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/21/2011 Thu | The Story of Easter-Part 1-Discussion with Dr. Brad Matthews | It’s Maundy Thursday and today Bryan and Steve talk with Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Brad Matthews about its significance as they begin unfolding the story of Easter from Scripture. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/20/2011 Wed | Interview with Steve Garber of the Washington Institute | Does what you do at your job really matter? Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Donald Guthrie talks with Steve Garber, director of the Washington Institute in Washington, DC, about calling, faith, and vocation and their importance in life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/19/2011 Tue | I Can't Go On, But I Can't Give Up-Dr. Robert Smith--Part 2 | Ministry to God’s people involves both highs and lows. Dr. Robert Smith, professor of preaching at Beeson Divinity School, encourages those called by God to press on despite the difficulties that can overwhelm. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/18/2011 Mon | I Can't Go On, But I Can't Give Up-Dr. Robert Smith--Part 1 | Whether you’re a pastor or layperson doing ministry in your church, you know what it’s like to be discouraged in your calling to God’s people. Dr. Robert Smith shares Part 1 of a message of hope that he delivered to a group of pastors gathered at Covenant Seminary. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/15/2011 Fri | Sexual Brokenness: A Story of Healing--Nate Larkin-Part 2 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today features the conclusion of Nate Larkin’s story of struggle with sexual addiction. It’s a message of hope and healing in the midst of the brokenness of sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/14/2011 Thu | Sexual Brokenness: A Story of Healing--Nate Larkin-Part 1 | Today, Nate Larkin shares his powerful testimony of his struggle with sexuality and pornography. It’s Part 1 of a story of not only struggle and temptation, but also the love and mercy of God in bringing healing and restoration. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/13/2011 Wed | Missionary Kids/Third Culture Kids-Discussion with Dr. Dan Kim | Children of missionaries have a unique childhood experience because of the calling of their parents. Dr. Dan Kim, assistant professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, shares some of the blessings and challenges from his experience as a missionary kid and how each of us can better love and encourage missionary families. He also further explains who “third-culture kids” are. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/12/2011 Tue | Why Study the Old Testament? Discussion with Dr. Dan Kim-Part 2 | Bryan and Steve continue their conversation with Dr. Dan Kim, assistant professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary. He explains why studying and understanding the Old Testament is important for us today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/11/2011 Mon | Why Study the Old Testament? Discussion with Dr. Dan Kim | Why should we spend time studying the Old Testament? How does it relate to the New Testament? Dr. Dan Kim, assistant professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, talks with Bryan and Steve on today's webcast. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/08/2011 Fri | Babel Restored-Acts 2:36-44 | In Acts chapter 2, the apostle Peter speaks to a crowd at Pentecost. Looking at how he speaks can be helpful to us today as we relate to one another. Bryan Chapell teaches us the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit to guide us in our conversations. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/07/2011 Thu | That's Not Fair-Part 2--Matthew 20:1-16 | Today, Bryan Chapell continues sharing the story of workers in a vineyard from Matthew 20:1-16. He reminds us that when we disparage others who, in our own eyes, seem to offer little to God, we begrudge Jesus’ generosity. It’s a convicting message of Kingdom values which we often forget on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/06/2011 Wed | That's Not Fair-Part 1--Matthew 20:1-16 | From a very young age, we are well aware of the idea of fairness. Just ask any parent of young children! When we go to God over something we have done, however, we do not want him to be fair. If he was, we would be in trouble. We want him to be generous. Listen in as Bryan Chapell takes us into the story of workers in a vineyard who begrudge generosity to others. Could we be guilty of the same thing? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/05/2011 Tue | Forgiveness-Part 2--Matthew 18:12-35 | God has lavished forgiveness upon us, even though we don't deserve it. Yet, having received this grace and mercy, we often struggle to extend it to others. Today, Dr. Chapell continues to look at the parable of the unforgiving servant and its practical application for our lives. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/04/2011 Mon | Forgiveness-Part 1--Matthew 18:12-35 | Forgiving others is one of the hardest things we'll ever do, especially when we have been deeply wounded. When bitterness rules in our hearts, the power of the gospel is hindered. How do we forgive when we have been wronged? Find out in today's webcast. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 04/01/2011 Fri | Don't Tell-Part 2--Matthew 16:13-20 | On today’s edition of Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell continues answering the question of why Jesus told his disciples not to tell others he is the Christ. Why would Jesus want them to keep it a secret? Listen and find out. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/31/2011 Thu | Don't Tell-Part 1--Matthew 16:13-20 | In Matthew chapter 16, Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ. In verse 20, however, Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone. Why did Jesus do this? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell gives insight into this matter as he begins Part 1 of a message titled “Don’t Tell." | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/30/2011 Wed | The Secret of Life-Rev. Darrin Patrick | What is the secret of life? Darrin Patrick, pastor of The Journey in St. Louis, shares the answer from Philippians chapter 4. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/29/2011 Tue | The Apostles' and Nicene Creeds | Dr. Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore discuss why the creeds are important in our lives and in the life of the church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/28/2011 Mon | Andy Crouch Talks About Power-Part 2 | Andy Crouch, senior editor of Christianity Today International, continues with his thoughts on power. How do we define it? Why do Christians sometimes have difficulty talking about it and dealing with it? Today's webcast will help start the conversation... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/25/2011 Fri | Andy Crouch Talks About Power-Part 1 | What is cultural power? How do we approach power as Christians? Today, Andy Crouch challenges us to think about power in a different way and to use it in a way that is God-honoring and redemptive. Andy is senior editor at Christianity Today International. He gave this talk as part of the Fall Francis A. Schaeffer Lectures at Covenant Seminary. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/24/2011 Thu | Andy Crouch Talks About Culture-Making | Our guest this week on Living Christ Today is Andy Crouch. His latest book is Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. Andy was on the Covenant Seminary campus recently as the featured speaker for the Francis A. Schaeffer Lectures. On the next 3 webcasts we will feature highlights from these talks. Today’s message focuses on the importance of Christians’ involvement in creating and sustaining culture. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/23/2011 Wed | Living More Musically-Andy Crouch | What is the difference between purchases and practices? Today’s webcast features an insightful talk that Andy Crouch gave to the students of Covenant Seminary. He contrasts the life of one who invests in rich, life-long practices versus one-time consumer purchases that, over time, will not satisfy. Andy is senior editor of Christianity Today International and is our guest this week on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/22/2011 Tue | Discussion with Andy Crouch-Part 2 | Today, we continue our conversation with Andy Crouch. His book Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling challenges us to consider how we can impact culture as Christians. He also gives practical suggestions to families on how to intentionally create a home environment that combats our consumer culture in America. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/21/2011 Mon | Discussion with Andy Crouch-Part 1 | As Christians, how should our faith interact with the culture around us? Is there a place for Christians to shape and create culture? Today on Living Christ Today, Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Donald Guthrie talks with Andy Crouch, senior editor of Christianity Today International. Andy’s latest book is Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. Join us as we talk with Andy Crouch all this week. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/18/2011 Fri | Contentment-1 Timothy 6:3-8 | Ever notice how hard it is to be content? We aren't content with life's circumstances. Things could be so much better. Others have it better than I do. Life just isn't fair! Sound familiar? Today's program looks at a letter written by the apostle Paul to Timothy which addresses this important topic. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/17/2011 Thu | I Will Heal Their Land-Dr. Nelson Jennings--2 Chronicles 7:14 | 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a very familiar verse to many Christians. It is often used to encourage us to pray for national revival. But might there also be a broader way we can interpret this verse? Dr. Nelson Jennings, professor of world mission at Covenant Seminary, shares a message from this passage on today’s webcast. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/16/2011 Wed | East-West World Dialogue: What Can We Learn From Each Other-Discussion with Dr. Nelson Jennings | Anyone who has spent time in parts of the world other than their own knows that there are very different ways of doing and thinking. Dr. Nelson Jennings, professor of world mission at Covenant Seminary, talks with Bryan and Steve about what the East and West can learn from each other and how this enriches our experience as Christians. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/15/2011 Tue | God, The Real Super Power-Discussion with Dr. Nelson Jennings--Part 2 | Today, Bryan and Steve conclude their conversation with Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Nelson Jennings with a discussion of some of our inherited assumptions about missions. It’s an encouraging time that will challenge us to think biblically about God, ourselves, and others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/14/2011 Mon | God, The Real Super Power-Discussion with Dr. Nelson Jennings--Part 1 | Military and economic might can sometimes give the false impression that people and nations are what hold the world together. In today’s conversation, Dr. Nelson Jennings, professor of world mission at Covenant Seminary, encourages Christians to approach life and mission in a way that takes into account God’s power and his love for all nations. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/11/2011 Fri | Francis Schaeffer-Discussion with Jerram Barrs | Francis Schaeffer was a man whose life made a major impact on the lives of those around him and on Christianity at large. Today, Bryan Chapell talks with Covenant Seminary professor Jerram Barrs, who worked closely with Francis Schaeffer, and who has a unique perspective on his life and legacy. Tune in and learn more about this philosopher, theologian, and pastor whom God used in a great way. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/10/2011 Thu | Dr. Francis Schaeffer-A Day of Sober Rejoicing--Part 2 | Today’s program features Part 2 of an address from the late Dr. Francis Schaeffer at the PCA General Assembly in 1982. He shares wisdom on how we can lovingly contend for the truth in a way that honors Christ. It’s a message that is just as relevant for us today as it was then. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/09/2011 Wed | Dr. Francis Schaeffer-A Day of Sober Rejoicing--Part 1 | We have a special treat for you on today’s program. We’re going to hear from a man whom the Lord used greatly in the time he had here on earth. The late Francis Schaeffer, founder of L’Abri Fellowship, spoke at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America in 1982, when the Reformed Presbyterian Church (Evangelical Synod)was received into that denomination. This is Part 1 of the message. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/08/2011 Tue | Thoughts on Romans 5:1-5-Dr. Reggie Kidd | Today, we have a special message on the book of Romans from Dr. Reggie Kidd, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Kidd shares the wonderful truth that God has not only declared us not guilty, but has also called us his own. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/07/2011 Mon | The Reason for the Hallelujah-Part 2--Romans 3:19-26 | What makes us right with God? Is it our good works? Our church attendance? Our parent’s faith? On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell continues a message from Romans in which he underscores the importance of understanding the relationship between the law and God’s righteousness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/04/2011 Fri | The Reason for the Hallelujah-Part 1--Romans 3:19-26 | Today we’re featuring a sermon from Dr. Bryan Chapell on Romans chapter 3, which speaks of the righteousness of God. What will put us in good standing with a righteous God? Find out as Bryan shares from God’s Word. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/03/2011 Thu | The Gracious Wrath of God-Part 2--Romans 1:18-2:4 | Last time on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell began a message from Romans chapters one and two where he shared the awful consequences of sin in our lives and the importance of understanding the wrath of God. Today, we continue with Part 2, which contains the glorious truth that God has provided an escape! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/02/2011 Wed | The Gracious Wrath of God-Part 1--Romans 1:18-2:4 | The wrath of God can be a difficult concept to accept, yet it is essential to understanding the gospel and the gracious nature of God. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell begins a message from Romans chapter one where he helps us better understand what this passage is saying. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 03/01/2011 Tue | Reformed by the Righteousness of God-Part 2-Romans 1:16-17 | Last time on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell began a message in Romans chapter one in which the apostle Paul declares what the gospel provides us, namely, the power of redemption. Today, he concludes by sharing what the gospel reveals and promises. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/28/2011 Mon | Reformed by the Righteousness of God-Part 1-Romans 1:16-17 | Romans chapter one contains truths which have uniquely shaped the Christian church, especially after the Reformation. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell begins a message from Romans 1:16-17 on the righteousness of God and what it means for our lives. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/25/2011 Fri | Israel Trip Reflections with Bryan Chapell | Reading through the Bible, one notices many different locations where both Old Testament and New Testament people walked and lived; whether it’s Abraham, Moses, Elijah, the twelve disciples, or Jesus himself. Bryan Chapell recently traveled to Israel and today he talks with Steve Moore about some of these important biblical places. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/24/2011 Thu | James Ward Interview-Part 2 | Musician and worship leader James Ward visited Covenant Seminary recently to teach a class. While he was here, Bryan Chapell sat down with him to talk about his music. It’s Part 2 of a conversation with James Ward here on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/23/2011 Wed | James Ward Interview-Part 1 | It’s musician week here on Living Christ Today! Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell talks with composer, performer, and recording artist James Ward. Listen and get an inside look into the life and ministry of James Ward. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/22/2011 Tue | Michael Card Interview-Part 2 | Yesterday we began a conversation with Michael Card. Most people know him for his music. He’s released more than 30 albums over the years. But many people aren’t aware of his teaching and writing ministry. Today, Dr. Greg Perry continues a conversation with Michael Card. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/21/2011 Mon | Michael Card Interview-Part 1 | For over 30 years, he has endeavored to engage with the text of Scripture through the writing of music and books. His name is Michael Card and Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Greg Perry had the privilege of sitting down with him for an in-depth conversation about the gospel and how it impacts his life and ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/18/2011 Fri | Whatever Happened to Hell? Part 2- Mark 9:42-50 | The topic of hell can be difficult to talk about. Yet, we must if we are to be faithful to the teaching of Scripture. Today, Bryan Chapell shares Part 2 of “Whatever Happened to Hell." | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/17/2011 Thu | Whatever Happened to Hell? Part 1- Mark 9:42-50 | Yesterday's program asked the question Whatever Happened to Heaven? While on earth, Jesus spoke often about the reality of another place where many will spend eternity. The unpopular and unpleasant topic of hell is one we can't ignore. Today, Bryan gives a thoughtful answer to the question Whatever Happened to Hell? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/16/2011 Wed | Whatever Happened to Heaven? 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 | Can you imagine a day where sin will have no more power? Where temptations that attract us will be gone? Where sickness and disease will be non-existent? These are beautiful promises of what heaven holds. So why don't we hear much about it anymore? Today's program helps answer that question. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/15/2011 Tue | The Spirit We Need-Part 2--1 Corinthians 2:14 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began his message from 1 Corinthians 2:14 on The Spirit We Need. Today, he concludes the message with more insight into the dynamic role and ministry the Spirit of God plays in the life of the believer. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/14/2011 Mon | The Spirit We Need-Part 1--1 Corinthians 2:14 | We would never expect our car to work without fuel in it. Yet, we often attempt to live the Christian life without the fuel we need most: The Spirit of God. Only God's Spirit can breathe life into our daily walk with him! Today's edition of Living Christ Today takes an in-depth look at The Spirit We Need. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/11/2011 Fri | Turning TULIP Sideways-Dr. Robert Petterson-John 13:34-35 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today features a special guest. Dr. Robert Petterson is senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Naples, Florida. He gave a powerful message at Covenant Seminary that highlights how the great truths of the Reformed faith should impact our relationships with others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/10/2011 Thu | The Lion's Roar-Part 2--Matthew 28:16-20 | Sharing God's truth with others can be intimidating. Fear of rejection and insult can be overwhelming. However, when we speak God’s word to others , we are speaking with the authority of Christ and the power of the Spirit! Today's message reminds us that we can be confident that God is with us as we speak to others about him. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/09/2011 Wed | The Lion's Roar-Part 1--Matthew 28:16-20 | Did you know that when you are a believer in Christ you are like both a rock and a river? Find out what this means in Part 1 of Dr. Chapell's message from Matthew 28, where Christ commissions his disciples to share the gospel with the nations. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/08/2011 Tue | Between the Fences-Part 2--1 Thess 1:1-12 | Each of us is faced with difficult choices as we go through life. How do we make choices that honor God and show love toward others? How much freedom does God give us in the process? Find out in Part 2 of “Between the Fences” from Dr. Bryan Chapell. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/07/2011 Mon | Between the Fences-Part 1--1 Thess 1:1-12 | Sometimes people mistakenly believe that the Bible isn't relevant for 21st century living. How can a book written so many years ago still apply to our concerns today? Bryan Chapell shares from God's Word what a life pleasing to God really can look like. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/04/2011 Fri | Is Genesis Historically Reliable? Part 3 | Some people today question the historical veracity of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Professor Jerram Barrs explains why we can trust what it says and why Genesis gives us a real account that makes sense of the world around us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/03/2011 Thu | Is Genesis Historically Reliable? Part 2 | Today, we continue with Part 2 of highlights from lectures given at Covenant Seminary on the historical reliability of Genesis. Dr. Jack Collins discusses how language works and how this helps us understand the content of the book of Genesis. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/02/2011 Wed | Is Genesis Historically Reliable? Part 1 | What is at stake in affirming the historical reliability of the events in the book of Genesis? Over the next three days, we’re featuring highlights of lectures given by Dr. Jack Collins and professor Jerram Barrs as part of the 2010 Francis Schaeffer Lectures at Covenant Seminary. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 02/01/2011 Tue | The Greater Glory-Part 2-Isaiah 6:1-8 | Does the glory of God affect the way you live? Join Bryan Chapell as he concludes his message from Isaiah chapter 6. He challenges us to consider the glory of God's grace and how it is the foundation of our ministry to others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/31/2011 Mon | The Greater Glory-Part 1-Isaiah 6:1-8 | Isaiah chapter 6 gives us a grand glimpse of the glory of the Lord. Has his glory and holiness captured your heart? Does it cause you to hate and turn from your own sin, just like Isaiah? Bryan Chapell teaches us how this greater glory can transform our walk with the Lord. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/28/2011 Fri | The Power of Affirmation-Matthew 4:1-11 | Where do we get the power to resist sin when we are tempted? The account of the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4 tells of the importance of knowing God’s Word. But, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares another truth in this passage that is often overlooked in our fight against sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/27/2011 Thu | Discussion with Jay Sklar on Suffering and Evil-Part 2 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell and Jay Sklar talked about the problem of evil and suffering in our world. These are issues we cannot ignore. Thankfully, the Bible does not ignore them and gives us much help and wisdom for our lives. Today's edition of Living Christ Today brings you Part 2 of Bryan and Jay's discussion. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/26/2011 Wed | Discussion with Dr. Jay Sklar on Suffering and Evil--Part 1 | On Living Christ Today, Bryan sits down with Jay Sklar and they discuss what the Christian response should be to evil and suffering... How should we respond to it in our lives? Is God responsible for it? Does it even disprove the existence of God? Listen in as they bring the hope found in the gospel to bear on this difficult subject. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/25/2011 Tue | Suffering and Evil--Dr. Jay Sklar-Part 2 | The problem of evil is just as much a problem for the atheist as it is for the Christian. This fact is often overlooked in discussing evil and suffering in our world. Today, Dr. Jay Sklar, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, addresses this issue and concludes his message on evil and suffering. He also helps us understand how Jesus' experience of evil gives us insight into God's purposes for it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/24/2011 Mon | Suffering and Evil--Dr. Jay Sklar-Part 1 | Does the reality of evil prove that there is no good, all-powerful God? Today, Dr. Jay Sklar, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Seminary, addresses this difficult question that often challenges many of us, and discusses its implications with Bryan Chapell. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/21/2011 Fri | The Lost Son-Luke 15:11-32 | The parable of the prodigal son in Luke chapter 15 is a wonderful story of a father’s love for his repentant, rebellious son. The father extends mercy to this younger son, but correction to the faithful, older son. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares what we can learn from this story and how it should affect our interaction with others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/20/2011 Thu | Sustaining Christ-Centered Preaching-Discussion with Dr. Jimmy Agan | Last time on Living Christ Today we heard from pastor and professor Dr. Jimmy Agan on what we should listen for in a sermon. Today’s program with Dr. Agan is geared toward pastors who desire to learn practical principles to help in preaching sermons that are Christ centered. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/19/2011 Wed | What Should I Listen for in a Sermon?-Discussion with Dr. Jimmy Agan | Most of us go to church each week and listen to the sermon from our pastors without much thought. But what makes a good sermon? What should we be listening for? Bryan and Steve talk with Dr. Jimmy Agan, associate professor of New Testament and director of homiletics at Covenant Seminary. He gives us good insight into why listening attentively to our pastor’s sermon is important. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/18/2011 Tue | Our Incomparably Great God-Isaiah 40:9-15--Dr. Walt Kaiser | We often doubt the greatness and power of God, especially when we’re going through a difficult time in life. Today’s message from Dr. Walt Kaiser, former president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, will remind us of just how awesome God’s power really is. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/17/2011 Mon | Equipped for Gospel Ministry-Rev. Chris Yates-1 Thess 5:23-24 | How are God's people equipped for ministry? Encouragement and mentoring from others go a long way. But today Rev. Chris Yates, pastor of Arden Presbyterian Church in Asheville, North Carolina, reminds us of how we need something more that only God can provide. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/14/2011 Fri | The Surpassing Greatness-Part 2-Philippians 3:7-9 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began a message from Philippians chapter 3, where Paul describes all things as loss compared to knowing Christ. Today, he concludes this message originally delivered to students preparing to graduate from Covenant Seminary. Listen in and be reminded of the true goal of the Christian life: to know Christ more deeply. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/13/2011 Thu | The Surpassing Greatness-Part 1-Philippians 3:7-9 | The Apostle Paul was someone who could boast of his many accomplishments in his life. Yet, he considered them all loss compared to knowing Christ. Today, Bryan Chapell explores this gospel-oriented attitude in the third chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/12/2011 Wed | Living and Leading in the Crucible-Dr. Dan Allender | Leadership brings many joys and benefits. But, it also involves suffering and pain. On Living Christ Today, Dr. Dan Allender shares a message that underscores this reality. He is Professor of Counseling at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, Washington. He is also a therapist in private practice and is a frequent speaker and conference leader. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/11/2011 Tue | Gospel-Centered Parenting-Discussion with Dr. Mark Dalbey | It’s one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world. With the excitement comes fear, frustration, failure as well as joy, satisfaction, delight. It’s called parenting. Today, Bryan Chapell sits down again with Mark Dalbey to discuss how the gospel informs and shapes our parenting. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/10/2011 Mon | A Gospel-Centered View of Sabbath-Discussion with Dr. Mark Dalbey | In the Old Testament, the fourth commandment of the Lord tells us to remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. What does this mean for us today? What does it look like after the coming of Christ? Dr. Mark Dalbey, vice-president of academics at Covenant Seminary, talks with Dr. Bryan Chapell about this important topic. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/07/2011 Fri | Eyes for a Life Less Ordinary-Part 2--Mark 10:46-51 | Most of us look at our weaknesses and liabilities as something to be gotten rid of. Yet, in Mark chapter 10, a blind man’s liabilities became the means by which Jesus showed his glory. Bryan Chapell concludes his message in Mark 10 where Bartimaeus experiences the healing touch of Jesus. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/06/2011 Thu | Eyes for a Life Less Ordinary-Part 1--Mark 10:46-51 | In Mark chapter 10, we encounter a blind man who cries out loudly to Jesus, asking our Lord to have mercy on him. This man, Bartimaeus, took a huge risk in pursuing Jesus. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares what we can learn from Bartimaeus. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/05/2011 Wed | A Journey to the Ends of the Earth-Part 3-John 3:9-15 | In John 3:14, Jesus says, "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell explains what this passage means and shares the good news of the complete and sufficient work of Christ on the cross. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/04/2011 Tue | A Journey to the Ends of the Earth-Part 2-John 3:9-15 | If we are honest with ourselves, we often become Christians because we realize that the things of this world do not ultimately satisfy the longing of our hearts. Today, Dr. Chapell continues his message from John chapter 3, where Nicodemus comes to the end of himself and encounters Jesus, the Messiah. Such a wonderful, timeless story can still invigorate our faith today! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 01/03/2011 Mon | A Journey to the Ends of the Earth-Part 1-John 3:9-15 | In John chapter 3, we see Nicodemus taking a journey-- a journey from the end of his world into the heart of the Son. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at this story from the book of John and how it should impact the way we share the gospel with people around us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/31/2010 Fri | Covenant Seminary-Its Mission, Vision, and Distinctives | Many of us aren’t aware what goes on at a seminary campus every day. Seminaries seem to be shrouded in mystery. After all, this is a place where really “holy” people go to pray all day, right? The president of Covenant Seminary, Bryan Chapell, sits down with Steve Moore and rolls back the curtain on what “really” goes on at seminary. Find out the mission, vision, and distinctives of Covenant Seminary and how you can be a part of what God is doing there! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/30/2010 Thu | Questions and Answers with Tim Keller-Part 2 | Today, we continue Bryan Chapell’s conversation with Tim Keller before the students of Covenant Seminary. Students submitted questions which Bryan asked to Tim in the chapel auditorium. It’s a wide-ranging conversation on life and ministry on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/29/2010 Wed | Questions and Answers with Tim Keller-Part 1 | Tim Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, visited the Covenant Seminary campus recently for a Q&A session with Dr. Bryan Chapell. Dr. Keller answered questions submitted by students in the chapel auditorium and discussed topics ranging from the events of 9/11 in New York City to the new atheism movement. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/28/2010 Tue | Discussion with Dr. Tim Keller-Part 2 | What is an idol? How do we know when certain idols have a hold over our lives? Today, Bryan Chapell continues his conversation with Tim Keller about his book Counterfeit Gods. Tim Keller is senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. It’s a profound and practical conversation that will challenge you to think about what is most important in life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/27/2010 Mon | Discussion with Dr. Tim Keller-Part 1 | Dr. Tim Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, sat down with Dr. Bryan Chapell recently to talk about life, ministry, and his book Counterfeit Gods. It’s Part 1 of their conversation on Living Christ Today. Be sure to listen this week as we feature the insightful and challenging thoughts of Tim Keller. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/24/2010 Fri | Christmas Thoughts with Bryan and Steve | Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore share some special thoughts for Christmas by reflecting on its meaning and significance for each of us. Merry Christmas from Living Christ Today! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/23/2010 Thu | The Murder Plot of Christmas-2 Kings 11 | Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell reminds us that from the beginning of time, our enemy Satan has operated a murder plot with the goal of thwarting the coming of the Messiah. It’s a fascinating and encouraging message for Christmas on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/22/2010 Wed | He Loves to Decorate-Jeremiah 33:14-16 | An amazing reality of the gospel and the reality of God's grace is that He often takes the forlorn things of this world and makes them beautiful. We see this happening in Jeremiah chapter 33 where God is disciplining his people, and yet still promises a Savior. He covers the unfaithful with his unfailing love, and even calls them righteous. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/21/2010 Tue | No Escape-Matthew 2:13-23 | In the excitement and wonder of the nativity account in Matthew 2, if we look closely, we will also see darkness and suffering. Why does God tells us of such darkness in an otherwise glorious story? Dr. Bryan Chapell tells us on today's edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/20/2010 Mon | What's Next?-Matthew 2:1-12 | Much time is spent among Christians attempting to decipher God's plan for the future. We want to know what is next and be in control. Too often, however, God's plans surprise us. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the Christmas story in Matthew chapter 2 and shares principles that will help us to not go beyond what Scripture reveals. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/17/2010 Fri | Advent Devotional-Daniel 7:9-14 | Advent is a time when we anticipate and long for the coming of the Savior. Join us today for our final Advent devotional from Daniel 7. Listen in and have your faith strengthened during this Christmas season! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/16/2010 Thu | From His Story to Ours'-Discussion with Rev. Tom Gibbs | Christmas is the perfect season to ask ourselves whether our faith is merely a collection of theological facts we affirm or a living story we enter into and live. Today, Bryan and Steve talk with Rev. Tom Gibbs, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, Texas, about why story is so important to the Christian faith. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/15/2010 Wed | Spiritual Formation-Dr. Phil Douglass | What is spiritual formation? Why is it important in our lives? Today, Dr. Phil Douglass, professor of practical theology at Covenant Seminary, shares about this important topic and why understanding the foundational truths of the Christian faith is essential to life and ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/14/2010 Tue | Finding Your Divine Design-Part 2-Dr. Phil Douglass | Last time, our guest was Dr. Phil Douglass, professor of practical theology at Covenant Seminary. Today, we continue our conversation with him by further discussing how God has designed each one of us and how the churches we are a part of take on distinct personalities as well. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/13/2010 Mon | Finding Your Divine Design-Part 1-Dr. Phil Douglass | God has created each one of us uniquely with particular gifts and talents to bless the body of Christ. Yet, many of us don’t know what those gifts are. Today, Bryan and Steve talk with Dr. Phil Douglass, professor of practical theology at Covenant Seminary, about helping people find their divine design. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/10/2010 Fri | Advent Devotional-Isaiah 7:14, 9:1-7 | Advent is a time when we anticipate and long for the coming of the Savior. Each Friday until Christmas, Bryan and Steve read and discuss a passage from Scripture and how it relates to Advent. Today's devotional is from Isaiah 7:14, 9:1-7, which foreshadows the coming Messiah. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/09/2010 Thu | Chasing Away the Shadows-Part 2-Romans 7:1-13 | The shadow of sin looms large over each of our lives. Yet, in spite of God's warnings of its effects, we often succumb to it, forgetting that God has provided a way out for us all. God has freed us from the power of sin so that we can bear fruit for Him. Join us for Part 2 of “Chasing Away the Shadows” here on Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/08/2010 Wed | Chasing Away the Shadows-Part 1-Romans 7:1-13 | God tells us through Paul in Romans chapter 7 that we have died to the law. The law hasn't died,we have. What does that really mean? Dr. Bryan Chapell instructs us in this life-changing truth from God's Word. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/07/2010 Tue | Reformed by the Righteousness of God-Part 2-Romans 1:16-17 | Last time on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell began a message in Romans chapter one in which the apostle Paul declares what the gospel provides us, namely, the power of redemption. Today, he concludes by sharing what the gospel reveals and promises. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/06/2010 Mon | Reformed by the Righteousness of God-Part 1-Romans 1:16-17 | Romans chapter one contains truths which have uniquely shaped the Christian church, especially after the Reformation. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell begins a message from Romans 1:16-17 on the righteousness of God and what it means for our lives. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/03/2010 Fri | Advent Devotional-Deuteronomy 18:14-22 | "O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel." These are words that many of us sing at Christmas time. They capture the meaning of Advent-a time when we anticipate and long for the coming of the Savior. Each Friday this month, Bryan and Steve will read and discuss a passage from Scripture and how it relates to Advent. Today's devotional is from Deuteronomy 18:14-22. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/02/2010 Thu | Family Systems--Discussion with Dr. Dan Zink | Like it or not, our families of origin greatly impact how we relate to other family members and our spouse and children. Covenant Seminary professor and counselor Dr. Dan Zink introduces the concept of family systems and why it’s important for us to understand family dynamics in order to be spiritually and emotionally healthy. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 12/01/2010 Wed | God's Design For Marriage-Part 2-Discussion with Dr. Dan Zink | Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore continue talking with Covenant Seminary professor and counselor Dr. Dan Zink about the topic of marriage. Listen and be encouraged by how God’s grace and mercy can flow into your life to impact your marriage. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/30/2010 Tue | God's Design For Marriage-Part 1-Discussion with Dr. Dan Zink | What does it take to have a good marriage? Biblically, what is the main goal of marriage? On Living Christ Today, we’re joined by Dr. Dan Zink, associate professor of practical theology and counseling at Covenant Seminary. His research and years of counseling experience help us better understand God’s design for marriage. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/29/2010 Mon | Moved By Gratitude-Part 2--Luke 17:7-19 | Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell concludes the message “Moved by Gratitude.” He reminds us of what moves the heart of God and why our lives should be marked by gratitude for the grace the Lord has showered upon each of us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/26/2010 Fri | Moved By Gratitude-Part 1--Luke 17:7-19 | What is the motivation behind your good deeds? Is it simply to please others, or maybe to make yourself look good or appear differently than you really are? Bryan Chapell shares a powerful story from the Bible that reveals what proper motivation looks like. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/25/2010 Thu | Thanksgiving Thoughts with Bryan and Steve | Happy Thanksgiving! Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore share some special thoughts for Thanksgiving by reflecting on its meaning and significance for each of us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/24/2010 Wed | The Calling of Holy Ground-Exodus 3:1-12 | In Exodus chapter 3, Moses is on holy ground before the Lord at the burning bush. God is calling Moses to bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares what the calling of holy ground involves, not only in the life of Moses, but in our lives as well. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/23/2010 Tue | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson-Thoughts For a Young Preacher--2 Timothy 3:1-4:8 | Living out our Christian faith can be extremely difficult because of the darkness in the world around us. But God has placed believers in our midst to encourage us. Today, we continue with the teaching of Dr. Sinclair Ferguson by hearing what he has to say about Paul’s encouragement to a young minister named Timothy. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/22/2010 Mon | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson-Thoughts About a Young Preacher--2 Timothy 1:1-14 | When we think of those who preach to and lead God’s people, we often have an image of one who is confident in personality and strong in every way. But are those the qualifications that the Bible sets forth? Today, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson shares his thoughts about a young preacher named Timothy, and why he was qualified to minister to God’s people in spite of his weakness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/19/2010 Fri | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson Interview-Part 2 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today features Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Ferguson was on the campus of Covenant Seminary and Dr. Bryan Chapell spent some time with him discussing theology, the church, and what’s new in Sinclair’s life and ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/18/2010 Thu | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson Interview-Part 1 | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, is well known for his preaching, writing, and most importantly, his heart for the Lord and his people. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell sits down with Sinclair for a deeper look into his life and ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/17/2010 Wed | Report on the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization | Earlier this year on Living Christ Today, we featured a conversation with several Christian leaders, which included Dr. Bryan Chapell, about the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, South Africa. Recently, Bryan attended the congress and today he talks with Steve Moore about his experience there. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/16/2010 Tue | Drips and Drabs-Part 2-2 Kings 5:1-3 | It's no easy task to trust God when we feel small and insignificant. Our circumstances often cause us to doubt that God can use us. Yet, God delights to use the weak things of this world to display his power! Bryan Chapell continues yesterday's message by showing how this is true of a young girl held captive in a foreign land. You'll be encouraged to know that God can do the same thing in your life.
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| 11/15/2010 Mon | Drips and Drabs-Part 1-2 Kings 5:1-3 | Kings chapter 5 tells the story of a great commander, Naaman, who was healed of leprosy. Yet, in the same story there is a young girl who is often overlooked. You might be surprised to find out how significant she was and how much we can learn from her. Listen in and find out... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/12/2010 Fri | Church Health:What Does Colossians Teach Us? | Believers in the city of Colossae in the time of the apostle Paul were tempted to add to the gospel of Christ in a variety of ways. Bryan Chapell talks with Professor Hans Bayer about these threats to the Colossians and how we can promote healthy, Christ-centered living in the church today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/11/2010 Thu | The Mission of God in Acts-Discussion with Dr. Hans Bayer | The book of Acts is amazing because it highlights the spread of the gospel beyond Jerusalem to the rest of the world. Today, Bryan Chapell continues his conversation with Covenant Seminary professor Hans Bayer by looking at the mission of God in Acts and God’s continuing mission today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/10/2010 Wed | Discipleship in Mark-Discussion with Dr. Hans Bayer | In Matthew chapter 28, Jesus tells his disciples to go and make disciples. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell talks with Covenant Seminary New Testament professor Dr. Hans Bayer about important principles of discipleship which Jesus teaches in the book of Mark. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/09/2010 Tue | The Crack in the Door-Part 2--2 Samuel 7:8-16 | The story of David and Bathsheba is one that is familiar to many. Dr. Bryan Chapell continues this story of David, a great man of God, who was tempted and sinned. Yet, in spite of this great sin God did not cease to be faithful to him. Today's webcast reveals both the horrible consequences of sin and the unfailing commitment of God to his unfaithful children in the midst of it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/08/2010 Mon | The Crack in the Door-Part 1--2 Samuel 7:8-16 | In 2 Samuel chapter 7, we see in the life of David that the door which was once closed to evil was cracked open. What went wrong? On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell explains what the "pride of life" is and how it crept into the life of David. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/05/2010 Fri | Walking with Abraham-Part 2-Genesis 12:1-9 | Are you able to believe that God will accomplish his purposes even though there is no earthly evidence? As most of us know, this is easier said than done. Abraham was asked to do this very thing when God told him he would make him into a great nation and bless all people through him. On Living Christ Today, Dr. Chapell shares how God blessed and used Abraham despite his failures and weaknesses. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/04/2010 Thu | Walking with Abraham-Part 1-Genesis 12:1-9 | One of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life is stepping out in faith and following God into the unknown. Fear and doubt often grip our hearts. Abraham was told by God to leave his country and people for a land that God would show him. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at this story from Genesis chapter 12 and encourages us to trust God in difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/03/2010 Wed | Preaching the Power of Grace-Part 3 | As believers, everything that Christ accomplished is applied to us. What does this mean? How do we live out the reality that God’s love for us is not based on our performance? Does this belief promote license? On today’s webcast, Bryan Chapell deals with these questions and others as he concludes this three-part message on God’s amazing grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/02/2010 Tue | Preaching the Power of Grace-Part 2 | When we look at the men and women of the Bible, we often make the mistake of making them the hero of the story. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell tells us who the real hero is and how this truth should affect the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. It’s Part 2 of a paradigm-shifting message entitled Preaching the Power of Grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 11/01/2010 Mon | Preaching the Power of Grace-Part 1 | Where do we find the power to live the Christian life? Today, Bryan Chapell reminds us that it is not in trying harder or being better than the next person. Bryan shares his own story of discovering the transforming power of God's grace. It's Part 1 of "Preaching the Power of Grace." | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/29/2010 Fri | Discussion with Pastor Scotty Smith-Part 2 | Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell sits down with Scotty Smith, Founding Pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. It’s Part 2 of an encouraging discussion where Scotty gives insight into what the Gospel is and how it can shape each of our lives. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/28/2010 Thu | Discussion with Pastor Scotty Smith-Part 1 | Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell sits down with Scotty Smith, Founding Pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. Its Part 1 of a fascinating and encouraging discussion between two friends. Scotty gives insight into the church's ministry to the artistic community in Nashville and how the gospel is shaping his own life.
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| 10/27/2010 Wed | The Savage God-Part 2-Genesis 3:14-19 | What is the cause of the brokenness in our lives and in the world around us? How we answer this question makes a huge impact on how we view God and the circumstances of our lives. Today, Bryan Chapell reminds us that God is not savage and he is not still. We can trust God when we face the darkness of this life because He is the good shepherd who has suffered for us and who carries us through our trials. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/26/2010 Tue | The Savage God-Part 1-Genesis 3:14-19 | Is the God we worship one who hurts his people capriciously? This may not be a relevant question for you until deep pain enters into your life. On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell explores the consequences of the fall of Adam in Genesis chapter three. Bryan stresses the importance of believing in the historicity of Adam and the book of Genesis. It’s Part 1 of a message of hope in the midst of a fallen creation. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/25/2010 Mon | Giants or Grapes-Part 2-Deuteronomy 1:21-36 | Many of us look at obstacles only in a negative light. Yet, these obstacles are often used by God to showcase his mighty works on our behalf! On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell continues teaching from Deuteronomy chapter 1 and reminds us of the need to trust God in the midst of difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/22/2010 Fri | Giants or Grapes-Part 1-Deuteronomy 1:21-36 | Opportunity and obstacles usually go hand in hand. These obstacles can easily keep us from doing the Lord’s will. The Israelites had plenty of obstacles in their way in their journey to the Promised Land. Today, Bryan Chapell takes us to Deuteronomy 1:21-36 where we learn more about how we can deal with our own obstacles. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/21/2010 Thu | Here Comes the Bride-Part 2-Revelation 19:1-9 | It is easy to look at the church and see only its flaws. Yet, we see that God speaks of the church as his spotless bride that he will return for one day. How can this be? On today's webcast, Dr. Bryan Chapell takes a realistic look at the church with all its shortcomings. But he doesn't stop there. He helps us lift our eyes to see the wonderful plan and purpose that the Lord has for his church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/20/2010 Wed | Here Comes the Bride-Part 1-Revelation 19:1-9 | Surveys reveal that most people look at the church as a spiritual vending machine. Contrast this with the beautiful, biblical image in Revelation 19 of the church as a bride! Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell helps us understand what God has called the church to be and how this affects its mission to the world. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/19/2010 Tue | What's Grace Got to Do with It? Part 2--Hebrews 12:4-11 | We may never see God more clearly than when he breaks into our lives through discipline. Yet, it's one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life. Discover the gracious heart and hand of our heavenly Father on today's edition of Living Christ Today! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/18/2010 Mon | What's Grace Got to Do with It? Part 1--Hebrews 12:4-11 | Does the theology of grace allow for discipline? If we are under grace, why would God discipline us? Today, Bryan Chapell opens God's Word to Hebrews chapter 12 and helps us understand how God lovingly disciplines his children. Could it be that even discipline is evidence of God's grace toward us? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/15/2010 Fri | Intolerant Grace--Titus 2:11-15 | As Christians, what should be our attitude toward sin? When we truly apprehend the mercy of God toward us, we desire to please him by saying no to sin in our lives. Dr. Bryan Chapell unfolds this truth and teaches us the importance of cultivating a desire to live a godly life, instead of a legalistic list of do's and don'ts that so often becomes our witness. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/14/2010 Thu | More Than a Grad School-Part 2--Titus 2:1-9 | Today, Bryan Chapell concludes his message to students at Covenant Seminary, where he warns them to not reduce the Bible to an academic exercise only and encourages them to practice the ministry of "presence" in the lives of others.
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| 10/13/2010 Wed | More Than a Grad School-Part 1--Titus 2:1-9 | Ministering to others in our life is often a tough task. Today, we hear a message that Bryan Chapell spoke to the students at Covenant Seminary. He stresses the importance of recognizing the difficulty of ministry and the necessity of cultivating faithfulness NOW, and not waiting until the future. Today's message will encourage and challenge you as you minister to others wherever God has placed you. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/12/2010 Tue | Leading By Contrast-Part 2--Titus 1:10-16 | Titus 1:10-16 contains behaviors that we still see in the church today. How do we treat people who are deceiving others by their words and actions? How do we defend the truth while loving others well in the process? Today's edition of Living Christ Today will help us with principles from God's Word. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/11/2010 Mon | Leading by Contrast-Part 1--Titus 1:10-16 | What makes us right with God? Is it the gospel plus something else? Most of us would say no, but often we add things to the gospel without even realizing it. On today's program, Bryan Chapell reminds us of the importance of living a life that is in contrast to the world and a life that models the grace of God. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/08/2010 Fri | Discussion of Titus 1:1-9 | This week, Bryan Chapell shared four messages from Titus 1:1-9. We learned the importance of God's leaders embracing grace in leading others. Bryan also shared wisdom in helping us apply the qualifications for elders found in the book of Titus. Today, join Bryan and Steve as they discuss further the many truths found in Titus 1.
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| 10/07/2010 Thu | Leading By Example-Part 2--Titus 1:5-9 | Titus chapter 1 gives us clear guidelines for leaders in Christ's church. Bryan Chapell shares wisdom and insight on the importance of godly leaders and the influence they have on God's people from many years of ministry. Today's program contains sobering, yet encouraging words that will challenge you to take seriously God's requirements for leaders in his church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/06/2010 Wed | Leading By Example-Part 1--Titus 1:5-9 | This week and next, Bryan Chapell takes us through the book of Titus, sharing powerful truths written by the apostle Paul to a young man named Titus. Today, he focuses on the qualifications of an elder as set forth in Titus chapter 1. What do these qualifications mean? How do we apply them in our churches? Find out on today's webcast. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/05/2010 Tue | Leading By Grace-Part 2-Titus 1:1-5 | Did you know that how you live and the example of your life makes a huge impact on those around you? We often forget this in our individualistic and often competitive culture. Dr. Bryan Chapell shares Part 2 of a message from the first five verses of the book of Titus. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/04/2010 Mon | Leading By Grace-Part 1-Titus 1:1-5 | In Titus chapter 1, Paul writes to a young man, named Titus, in Crete. He shares with him what he needs to know to minister effectively. Today, Bryan Chapell teaches us the importance of embracing grace and the importance of it in living a godly life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 10/01/2010 Fri | Christ-Centered Worship Book Discussion | How should the gospel shape our corporate worship? What does Christ-Centered worship look like? How do the historical elements of worship inform our worship now? Today, Bryan Chapell and Steve Moore discuss Bryan’s latest book Christ-Centered Worship. Our discussion will prove to be helpful both for church leaders as they lead God’s people in corporate worship and for those who worship from the pew. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/30/2010 Thu | Fighting By Grace-Part 2-Ephesians 6:10-18 | Attempting to win our battles with Satan can be emotionally draining and spiritually exhausting-especially if we believe that victory depends on ourselves and our performance. Fortunately, God has provided a better strategy-one that runs counter to our natural way of thinking. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/29/2010 Wed | Fighting By Grace-Part 1-Ephesians 6:10-18 | At times, it is hard to believe that God can redeem the darkness that fills the world. Yet, the apostle Paul reminds the Ephesians that if Christ brought them out of darkness, He can use them as instruments to bring others into the light, too! Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Ephesians chapter 5 and reminds us of the power of the gospel in changing lives through the light of His people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/28/2010 Tue | The Lightbearers-Part 2-Ephesians 5:8-21 | At times, it is hard to believe that God can redeem the darkness that fills the world. Yet, the apostle Paul reminds the Ephesians that if Christ brought them out of darkness, He can use them as instruments to bring others into the light, too! Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Ephesians chapter 5 and reminds us of the power of the gospel in changing lives through the light of His people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/27/2010 Mon | The Lightbearers-Part 1--Ephesians 5:8-21 | Did you know that the greatest threat to immorality in our culture is the purity of your life? As we live our lives in Christ, the light shines in the darkness around us. Find out how you can reflect the light of God with those around you in today's message The Lightbearers. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/24/2010 Fri | The Smell of Jesus-Part 2-Ephesians 5:1-7 | Does your walk with Christ have any impact on the people you meet in your daily life? Or have you become so much like the prevailing culture that no one can tell the difference? Discover what could happen if people caught the scent of Jesus on you and longed to know him too. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/23/2010 Thu | The Smell of Jesus-Part 1-Ephesians 5:1-7 | It's funny how our senses can often transport us instantly to specific places and times in our lives. There's nothing quite like the sight, sound, or scent of something-or someone-dear. In today's lesson, the apostle Paul makes a surprising attempt to get to our hearts-by way of our noses! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/22/2010 Wed | Is Social Justice the Social Gospel? Discussion with Dr. Mike Honeycutt | Before coming to Covenant Seminary, Dr. Mike Honeycutt served as pastor of a church that took the risk of reaching out to an impoverished community in their city. Today, he shares with Dr. Bryan Chapell about this experience and the importance of word AND deed in proclaiming the gospel of grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/21/2010 Tue | Who Were the Puritans? Discussion with Dr. Mike Honeycutt | Today’s program focuses on a group of people who made significant contributions to Christianity in America. Despite this, the Puritans are often stereotyped and misunderstood. Covenant Seminary professor Dr. Mike Honeycutt and Dr. Bryan Chapell sit down for an interesting conversation about the Puritans. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/20/2010 Mon | The Importance of Church History-Discussion with Dr. Mike Honeycutt | Why should we pay attention to what has happened in the past? How does it help us better understand our identity and mission as Christians? Bryan Chapell and Mike Honeycutt, associate professor of historical and practical theology at Covenant Seminary, discuss how church history impacts us today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/17/2010 Fri | Psalm 42 and Depression-Dr. Mike Honeycutt | The words of the psalmist in Psalm 42 reflect deep distress and sorrow. Today, Dr. Mike Honeycutt, associate professor of historical and practical theology at Covenant Seminary, shares what depression looks like and how this Psalm can help us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/16/2010 Thu | Witness of Grace-Part 2--Ephesians 4:25-32 | Coarse language and unhealthy sarcasm are common traits of our society today. You might hear it at work, school, or even from your own mouth at times! Today on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the strong commands in Ephesians chapter 4 to use words that build others up and helps us know how to forgive one another. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/15/2010 Wed | Witness of Grace-Part 1--Ephesians 4:25-32 | Today, Bryan Chapell continues his study in Ephesians by taking us to chapter 4, where the apostle Paul challenges us to put away falsehood and sinful anger. How do we do that? What is the fuel that helps us accomplish this? We often think it is our grit and determination only. Dr. Chapell shares a better, more lasting alternative in today's program... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/14/2010 Tue | Of Lizards and Horses-Part 2--Ephesians 4:17-24 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell delivered Part 1 of a message warning of the dangers of hardening our hearts to God and indulging in a life of sin. Today, he shares a contrasting way of life from Ephesians chapter 4. It’s a life filled with beauty and joy that comes from dying to sin and living in the Lord’s power and presence. Receive encouragement and instruction from God’s Word for your life today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/13/2010 Mon | Of Lizards and Horses-Part 1--Ephesians 4:17-24 | Lizards and horses…We usually don’t pair them together when we think of animals. Today, Bryan Chapell uses an analogy from a C.S. Lewis book to describe the effect of living a life enslaved to sinful desires and passions. Join us as we delve into this important topic and address some of the real dangers of sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/10/2010 Fri | Serving the Lord's Agenda in a Post 9-11 World--Jerram Barrs | This weekend marks the anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. Today, Jerram Barrs, professor of Christian Studies and Contemporary Culture at Covenant Seminary, reflects on this event and what it means for followers of Christ. It's a message from Joshua 5:13-15. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/09/2010 Thu | Owner's Manual for the Church-Part 2-Ephesians 4:1-16 | We often look at the differences between God’s people as something negative to be overcome. The fact is, if we were all alike we would be in great danger! God has given each of us unique gifts that contribute to the edification of others and the expansion of God’s kingdom. Today on Living Christ Today Bryan Chapell shares this truth in greater depth from Ephesians chapter 4. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/08/2010 Wed | Owner's Manual for the Church-Part 1-Ephesians 4:1-16 | God's call for us to love one another is a basic ingredient for living out the gospel in our lives. It is to hear this call—and to think we understand it—but all of us know how hard it is to love those who are different than us. Paul faced this problem head on in his letter to the Ephesians. In today’s message, Bryan Chapell reminds us of how the gospel should shape our interaction with others. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/07/2010 Tue | He is Able and Willing-Part 2-Ephesians 3:20-21 | In the midst of difficult circumstances and tragedy, we often ask, “Does God know what he’s doing?” Our finite and limited understanding of God’s eternal purposes can deeply challenge our faith. Listen in to today’s webcast and be reminded that God is working sovereignly and personally in each of our lives for his glory and for our good. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/06/2010 Mon | He is Able and Willing-Part 1-Ephesians 3:20-21 | At one time or another, we all wonder if God is really able to help us in our time of great need. Ephesians 3:20-21 contains a beautiful doxology from Paul where he tells us that God is able to do more than we can ask or imagine. Today, Dr. Chapell unfolds this doxology and its implications for our walk with the Lord. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/03/2010 Fri | What I'm Learning in the Struggle-Jim Hatch | As we follow Christ, we experience joy and freedom. In the midst of this, however, we also struggle. Today, Jim Hatch from Mission to North America shares some lessons he has learned from over 40 years of ministry. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/02/2010 Thu | The How is the Why-Part 2-Ephesians 3:14-19 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell spoke about how the power to overcome sin is from above. But how do we receive this power? Today’s program features wisdom from Ephesians chapter 3. Though written by the apostle Paul many years ago, these truths from God are just as powerful and applicable to us today. Listen and hear the life-changing message of the gospel... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 09/01/2010 Wed | The How is the Why-Part 1--Ephesians 3:14-19 | Where is the power to overcome sin in our lives? Dr. Bryan Chapell tells us that love for Christ is the foundation. Sin only has power in our lives because we love it. Today’s edition of Living Christ Today will challenge you with the truth that God must change our affections in order for us to overcome sin. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/31/2010 Tue | Counterfeit Callings-Part 2--Ephesians 3:1-13 | Dr. Bryan Chapell has a passion for expository preaching. What does that mean? It means that the minister of God's Word preaches through a text in the Bible and lets the text dictate what he speaks. Today, Bryan preaches from Ephesians chapter 3, which has much to say to us about Christ's calling in our lives. Listen to God's words for you today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/30/2010 Mon | Counterfeit Callings-Part 1--Ephesians 3:1-13 | How do we know whether a calling is genuine or not? What are the marks it should leave upon us? We see a good example of genuine calling in the life of the apostle Paul. Today's broadcast of Living Christ Today takes us to chapter 3 of Ephesians where Paul writes of how the mystery of the gospel was revealed in his life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/27/2010 Fri | Discussion with Dr. George Robertson--Part 2 | If you are a pastor or are friends with one, you know the unique opportunities and burdens this calling brings. Bryan Chapell continues his conversation with George Robertson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia, by discussing calling, pastoral ministry, and the importance of leading God’s people with transparency. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/26/2010 Thu | Discussion with Dr. George Robertson--Part 1 | Rev. George Robertson is pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia. Today, he and Bryan Chapell talk about the joys and challenges of pastoral ministry and Dr. Robertson’s experience of preaching through the Psalms. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/25/2010 Wed | The Path of Love-Part 2-Psalm 19:7-14 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began a message from Psalm 19, where the psalmist praises God’s law. Today, he concludes the message by reminding us how God’s law directs us to our Savior, Christ. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/24/2010 Tue | The Path of Love-Part 1-Psalm 19:7-14 | How do you view God’s law? Is it sweet or sour to your taste? The psalmist in Psalm 19 says that it is sweeter than honey. On Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell shares with us the goodness of God’s precepts. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/23/2010 Mon | First Things--1 Corinthians 15:3-4 | Sometimes, we all need to be reminded of truths we learned long ago. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell shares some of these truths that are basic, yet foundational to a fruitful life as a follower of Christ. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/20/2010 Fri | Conflict and Character in Paul's Letters to Timothy and Titus-Dr. Robert Yarbrough | Today’s program concludes our time with Dr. Robert Yarbrough, professor of New Testament at Covenant Seminary. Dr. Yarbrough reflects on the reality of conflict in the church and the importance of a godly response to it. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/19/2010 Thu | The Church in Africa-Dr. Robert Yarbrough | Today, Bryan Chapell continues his discussion with Robert Yarbrough, professor of New Testament at Covenant Seminary. Dr. Yarbrough has taught each year in sub-Saharan Africa and he shares what God is doing through the church there. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/18/2010 Wed | Inerrancy of Scripture--Dr. Robert Yarbrough | Is the Bible we have reliable in what it says? Are there factual and historical errors? Today, Bryan Chapell talks with Robert Yarbrough, professor of New Testament at Covenant Seminary, about why the reliability of Scripture matters. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/17/2010 Tue | Christ Our Cornerstone-Ephesians 2:19-22 | Most of us have "North Stars" in our lives that remain constant and keep us centered in the midst of the chaos of life. But, what happens when they are taken away? Bryan Chapell reminds us that Christ, our cornerstone, has made a secure place for us. He is the only true rock and sure foundation in this life and in the life to come. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/16/2010 Mon | Breaking Down Barriers-Part 2-Ephesians 2:14-18 | Yesterday, Bryan continued his series in Ephesians with Part 1 of Breaking Down Barriers. How does the gospel break down barriers in our lives? How does this affect how we relate to people around us? Listen in today as Dr. Chapell explains... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/13/2010 Fri | Breaking Down Barriers-Part 1-Ephesians 2:14-18 | Ephesians 2:14-16 says that Christ is our peace and that he has reconciled us to God. This amazing reality should fill our hearts with joy! It should also cause us to desire reconciliation with others as well. Today's message tells of the healing power of the gospel in Breaking Down Barriers. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/12/2010 Thu | Lost Labels and Found Identities-Part 2-Ephesians 2:11-13 | In Ephesians 2:11-12, the apostle Paul reminds believers at Ephesus to "remember" their past separation and alienation from Christ. But he doesn't stop there! He tells them about how they have been brought near to God by the blood of Christ. Today's edition of Living Christ Today explores how this should change the way we live. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/11/2010 Wed | Lost Labels and Found Identities-Part 1-Ephesians 2:11-13 | Most of us have seen movies where a character loses his or her identity and attempts to find it again. Do you know your identity in Christ? Does this actually describe your Christian walk? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell continues through Ephesians chapter 2 and shares the powerful truth of our new identity in Christ.
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| 08/10/2010 Tue | The Gift of God-Part 2-Ephesians 2:1-10 | It's a truth from Scripture that set Martin Luther's heart aflame and started the Reformation; we are saved by grace through faith alone. Salvation is a gift of God and not by our works, no matter what man tells us. So why do we struggle so much to believe that we bring nothing to the table in our salvation? Can the doctrine of predestination be one that fills us with joy and love for God? | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/09/2010 Mon | The Gift of God-Part 1-Ephesians 2:1-10 | The Bible makes it clear that we were at one time dead in our transgressions and sins. Yet, God made us alive together with Christ! Today, Bryan Chapell teaches from Ephesians chapter 2, where the apostle Paul writes about God's amazing gift to us - salvation through Christ. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/06/2010 Fri | Better Than Heroes-Part 2-Ephesians 1:18-23 | As Christians, we are often tempted to believe that we are powerless and weak in the face of the opposition we feel from the world. The Ephesians felt this very same way. Yet, Paul writes them to remind them of God’s great power and control over all things and their status as his children. Today, Bryan Chapell expands on these truths and God’s means for impacting the world: the church. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/05/2010 Thu | Better Than Heroes-Part 1-Ephesians 1:18-23 | What is our greatest hope in this world? An economic stimulus package? The next big break-through in technology? Our favorite sports team winning it all? In Ephesians chapter 1, the Apostle Paul declares that Christ’s church is the world’s greatest hope. How can this be? Find out on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/04/2010 Wed | Loved in the Spirit-Part 2-Ephesians 1:11-14 | Ephesians 1:13 tells us we were marked in Christ with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. Verse 14 goes on to say the Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. Today’s edition of Living Christ Today gives us insight into the deep truths of these verses and gives us a peek into God’s grand design and plan for us as his children. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/03/2010 Tue | Loved in the Spirit-Part 1-Ephesians 1:11-14 | Sometimes the Christian life can seem like a losing battle. No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to get it right. How do we know we are alright with God, even when we fall short? Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell points us back to something God did for us long ago. You’ll be encouraged and humbled by God’s faithful work on our behalf. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 08/02/2010 Mon | Alistair Begg--Covenant Seminary Commencement Address | Earlier this year, Covenant Seminary celebrated with students who graduated after years of hard work. Pastor Alistair Begg from Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and featured speaker on the radio program Truth For Life, was at commencement ceremonies to give the charge. Today’s program features this challenging message that also applies to each of us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/30/2010 Fri | Discussion with Alistair Begg-Part 2 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began a conversation with Alistair Begg, senior pastor of Parkside Church. Today’s program features Part 2 of this discussion in which both men share what they have learned and are learning about living out the gospel of grace. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/29/2010 Thu | Discussion with Alistair Begg-Part 1 | Alistair Begg is senior pastor of Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio, and is heard on the daily radio program Truth For Life. He was on the Covenant Seminary campus recently and Bryan Chapell spoke with Alistair about his life and ministry. Today, it’s Part 1 of this conversation. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/28/2010 Wed | Loss and Grief: A Disussion with Dr. Richard Winter | Grief and loss are a part of life. How do we deal with these difficult realities? Today, Bryan Chapell talks with Covenant Seminary professor and counselor Dr. Richard Winter about how the gospel can help us. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/27/2010 Tue | Loved Through the Son-Part 2-Ephesians 1:7-10 | Ephesians 1:9 says “And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ.” What is this mystery? What is the Lord’s good pleasure and how do we respond to it? Find out in Part 2 of “Loved Through the Son.” | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/26/2010 Mon | Loved Through the Son-Part 1-Ephesians 1:7-10 | Ephesians chapter 1 gives Christians many reasons to be thankful. One is that God has adopted us into his family in spite of our sin! Today, Bryan Chapell speaks about how the Lord has reclaimed us from darkness through Christ and how he is not ashamed to call us his own. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/23/2010 Fri | Bryan and Steve Discuss This Week's Programs-Ephesians 1:1-6 | Life is busy. We all have a myriad of things to get done each day. We often fail, however, to take the time to soak in the deep truths found in God’s Word. Today, Bryan and Steve help you do just that by further discussing this week’s messages from Ephesians 1:1-6. Be encouraged by the truth of God’s love for us on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/22/2010 Thu | Loved By The Father-Part 2-Ephesians 1:3-6 | All of us have something in our lives about which we are ashamed. But do you realize that as God's adopted children, we can be blameless in his sight-in spite of our sins? Dr. Bryan Chapell helps us understand how this can be in his conclusion of the message Loved By The Father. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/21/2010 Wed | Loved By the Father-Part 1-Ephesians 1:3-6 | Ephesians 1:3-14 contains amazing words of our spiritual blessings in God through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell focuses on verses 3-6 and helps us see the Father’s work in electing and adopting us into his family. Today’s message will encourage you with the glorious truths of our union with Christ and our position before him! | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/20/2010 Tue | When The Job is Too Big-Part 2-Ephesians 1:1-2 | We are often overwhelmed by the sin we see in society around us. It’s easy to forget that the surroundings of the saints in Ephesus were very similar to ours’ today. The fact that there were any saints in this pagan city was amazing. Yet, Paul tells them of their status and reminds them that they can overcome the sin around them. Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Ephesians chapter 1 on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/19/2010 Mon | When the Job is Too Big-Part 1-Ephesians 1:1-2 | How do we face the difficulty of life with courage and joy? The apostle Paul writes of the source of our strength in Ephesians chapter 1. Today, Bryan Chapell unfolds the first two verses of this chapter and reminds us of our constant need of relying on the Lord. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/16/2010 Fri | Grits and Grace-Part 2-Isaiah 44:9-23 | What is the cause of God’s forgiveness for our sins? Is it the sincerity and depth of our repentance? Or does it involve something else as well? Bryan Chapell concludes his message from Isaiah chapter 44 in which we see God’s active pursuit and care for us even before we repent. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/15/2010 Thu | Grits and Grace-Part 1-Isaiah 44:9-23 | The Bible tells us that it is God’s kindness that leads to repentance (Romans 2:4). Today’s teaching is from Isaiah chapter 44 in which Isaiah tells us the nature and absurdity of idolatry. Isaiah also shares the nature of redemption and the kindness which God extends to us. It’s Part 1 of a message that highlights God’s amazing grace in this Old Testament book. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/14/2010 Wed | The Stunning Identity, Impact, and Purpose of Godâs People-Proverbs 11:30-Rev. Joe Novenson | Knowing our identity as Christians is essential to our mission in this world. Yet, we often forget who we are in Christ. Joe Novenson, pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in Tennessee, shares a message from Proverbs which challenges us to remember the identity, impact, and purpose of God’s people. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/13/2010 Tue | Money, Money, Money-1 Timothy 6:5-10-Jerram Barrs | Today’s economic climate makes it nearly impossible for us to not hear about financial matters on a daily basis. In reading the Bible, we also see that it often has something to say about this topic. Covenant Seminary professor Jerram Barrs shares principles from the book of 1 Timothy which will help us honor God in this area. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/12/2010 Mon | The Widow's Mite-Mark 12:41-44 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today features a message Bryan Chapell gave to the staff at Covenant Seminary from Mark chapter 12. It’s a challenging story of the widow’s mite and the importance of stewardship. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/09/2010 Fri | Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization-The St. Louis Conversation-Part 2 | On today’s edition of Living Christ Today, it’s Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Bryan Chapell and other Christian leaders about important issues facing the global church. Join the discussion, which took place at Covenant Seminary, in advance of the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization scheduled for later this year. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/08/2010 Thu | Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization-The St. Louis Conversation-Part 1 | The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization will take place later this year in South Africa, bringing more than 4,000 Christian leaders together to talk about the critical issues of our time. In preparation for the event, Covenant Seminary was chosen as a site for a panel discussion to talk about the role of the church in areas such as poverty and social justice. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/07/2010 Wed | The Ends-Part 2-Daniel 12 | Today’s program features a message from Daniel chapter 12, where we get a glimpse of the end of time. Do we know when the events described will happen? What does it mean for us today? Bryan Chapell helps us see the gospel truths found in this passage. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/06/2010 Tue | The Ends-Part 1-Daniel 12 | Daniel chapter 12 contains an amazing vision in which Daniel sees a river. It is a river of history flowing into the future across many troubled waters. Yet, the Lord promises rescue in the midst of distress. Hear this message of hope for difficult times on today’s edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/05/2010 Mon | The Great War-Part 2-Daniel 11 | As we go through the difficulties of life, it is good to know that God cares. In Daniel chapter 11, Daniel was shaken up by the troubling predictions that were revealed to him by God in a vision. Today, Dr. Bryan Chapell reminds us that, like Daniel, our hope is in our God, who is in control of all things. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/02/2010 Fri | The Great War-Part 1-Daniel 11 | This weekend, Americans celebrate their independence, which came after the war with Great Britain more than 200 years ago. In Daniel chapter 11, another war is taking place that affects all nations of the earth. Our series in Daniel continues with Part 1 of “The Great War.” | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 07/01/2010 Thu | The Three-Touch Gospel-Part 2-Daniel 10 | Today’s edition of Living Christ Today continues Bryan Chapell’s message from Daniel chapter ten in which Daniel is touched by a man in white linen. Daniel’s response reminds us of our helplessness and dependence in the presence of a holy God. Listen and be encouraged that this is the same God who comes to love us and give us strength. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/30/2010 Wed | The Three Touch Gospel-Part 1-Daniel 10 | In Daniel chapter ten, Daniel is told through a vision that there is great hardship ahead for God’s people, and he mourns for three weeks. Today, Bryan Chapell encourages us with the truth that God is with us and fights for us in the midst of difficult circumstances. It’s Part 1 of The Three-Touch Gospel as our series in the book of Daniel continues... | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/29/2010 Tue | Sharing Sin for Others' Sake-Part 2-Daniel 9:20-27 | Last time on Living Christ Today, Bryan Chapell began his message from Daniel chapter nine in which Daniel confesses the sins of himself and his people. Today, Bryan concludes this message by giving insight into what the seventy “sevens” of Daniel’s vision mean. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/28/2010 Mon | Sharing Sin for Others' Sake-Part 1-Daniel 9:20-27 | Our spiritual growth and health are interwoven with our personal relationships. Daniel understood this. That’s why he was willing to confess not only his own sin, but also the sin of his rebellious Israelite people. Today’s message reminds us of our corporate responsibility as Christians and the importance of sharing one another’s burdens. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/25/2010 Fri | No Big People-Dr. Paul Kooistra | Because of the Fall, we all have the natural inclination to focus on ourselves. Yet, the apostle Paul reminds us how destructive this can be. Today, Dr. Paul Kooistra, coordinator of Mission to the World and a former president of Covenant Seminary, explains how we cannot have much of God and much of self at the same time. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/24/2010 Thu | When the Big Rocks Fall-Part 2-Daniel 8 | Yesterday, Bryan Chapell began a message based on Daniel chapter 8, where there is a great battle between a ram and a goat. Today, Bryan continues to explain how the prophetic predictions found there reveal God’s character and plan in the midst of great evil. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/23/2010 Wed | When the Big Rocks Fall-Part 1-Daniel 8 | Daniel chapter 8 contains imagery that can be difficult to understand. How do we make sense of Daniel’s vision of a ram, goat, and horns? Today, Bryan Chapell continues his series in the book of Daniel by explaining how this vision ties into God’s great story of redemption. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/22/2010 Tue | The Big Picture-Part 2-Daniel 7:9-14 | Why should we believe that God is in control of all things? We can see why if we simply look no further than the life of Daniel. Through his life and the visions he encounters in Daniel chapter 7, we see that God has universal and eternal dominion over all things. Today, Bryan Chapell looks at the "son of man" imagery and other rich truths found in this chapter. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/21/2010 Mon | The Big Picture-Part 1-Daniel 7:9-14 | Isn't it interesting how we often focus on only our immediate circumstances and lose sight of the greater purposes of God? In Daniel chapter 7, Daniel reminds the Israelites in exile of the big picture of God's greater plan and encourages them to not lose hope. It's a message that each one of us can apply to our own lives—on today's edition of Living Christ Today. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/18/2010 Fri | The Significance of Place-Rev. Glenn Hoburg | The Bible refers to place often. God’s relationship with us has always been in the context of place. But, sometimes we do not take a sense of place seriously in our fast-pace, mobile society. Today, Glenn Hoburg, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, shares how we need to recover a theology of place. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/17/2010 Thu | What's Wrong with this Picture? Daniel 6:27-28 | We often lose sight of the big picture when we go through difficult circumstances. The pain we experience in the present often overshadows our awareness of what God is doing and will do in the future. Today, Bryan looks at what Daniel's experiences can teach us about trusting God in the long, hard days of life. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/16/2010 Wed | The Song of a Broom-Part 2-Daniel 6 | Have you ever wondered whether standing against sin is really worth it? Daniel most likely asked this question. After all, we often wonder if faithfulness really matters when sin is all around us in our society. Today's webcast reminds us of the importance of standing firm in the Lord in difficult circumstances. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |
| 06/15/2010 Tue | The Song of a Broom-Part 1-Daniel 6 | Often, when we look at our lives, all we see is chaos and challenges. In the midst of this we easily forget that God is still working out his good and perfect will. Today, Bryan opens God's Word to Daniel chapter 6 and highlights a man who was faithful to the Lord despite the many challenges that were before him. | Listen Listen in a pop-up window while you browse our site Download |