Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:27:00 -0400 http://ruf.org/olemiss en-us © 2026 RUF at Ole Miss yes 7fb23340-270c-5c41-b0ee-c9f25c65dc87 Austin Braasch episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) RUF, Ole Miss, Brian Sorgenfrei Austin Braasch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/riycglyczntr9rrd0m7dtm8d6l88?.jpg http://ruf.org/olemiss Exodus 32 "God's Patience With Impatient People" This week we look at the story of Israel and the golden calf. We discuss our habit of running after idols and what repentance unto life really looks like.

]]> This week we look at the story of Israel and the golden calf. We discuss our habit of running after idols and what repentance unto life really looks like.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18989392 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2036 full false Exodus 20:1-21 "God's Rules for Relationship" This week we look at how we relate to God's law, and how it points us to our need for Jesus.

]]> This week we look at how we relate to God's law, and how it points us to our need for Jesus.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18969020 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2042 full false Exodus 17:8-16 "God's Battle Strategy" This week we look at the battle of the Christian life, how God shows up, and how we find that in the story of Exodus 17. 

]]> This week we look at the battle of the Christian life, how God shows up, and how we find that in the story of Exodus 17. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18914139 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2234 full false Exodus 16:1-15 "God's Grace for Grumblers" This week we look at how Israel grumbled with dissatisfaction even though this was right after God freed them from Egyptian slavery. We also see God's surprising response to their grumbling.

]]> This week we look at how Israel grumbled with dissatisfaction even though this was right after God freed them from Egyptian slavery. We also see God's surprising response to their grumbling.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18895196 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2152 full false Exodus 14:10-31 "God's Saving Work" This week we look at Israel crossing the Red Sea, and see how salvation is an act of God's free grace and not a work of our own doing. 

]]> This week we look at Israel crossing the Red Sea, and see how salvation is an act of God's free grace and not a work of our own doing. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18796656 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2079 full false Exodus 12:21-42 "God's Perfect Substitute" This week we look at the story of Passover, and God's gracious provision of a substitute to stand in the place for our judgement. 

]]> This week we look at the story of Passover, and God's gracious provision of a substitute to stand in the place for our judgement. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18784069 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2085 full false Exodus 7-12 "God's Gracious Judgment" This week we looked at the 10 plagues that God sent as a judgment upon Egypt in order to free his people from their slavery.  We dig into Exodus 7:14-24 to see how God's mercy and justice are held in tension with one another.

]]> This week we looked at the 10 plagues that God sent as a judgment upon Egypt in order to free his people from their slavery.  We dig into Exodus 7:14-24 to see how God's mercy and justice are held in tension with one another.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18712681 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1806 full false Exodus 2-3 "God's Unlikely Man" This week we look at the start of Moses' story. So much about Moses is relatable to us in our humanity, and yet, so much of his ministry is not relatable as he points us to our truer, and better redeemer in Jesus. 

]]> This week we look at the start of Moses' story. So much about Moses is relatable to us in our humanity, and yet, so much of his ministry is not relatable as he points us to our truer, and better redeemer in Jesus. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18669644 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2047 full false Exodus 1-2 "God's Rescue Plan" We look at Exodus 1-2 and find a familiar story of what it looks like to be a person in bondage, and yet loved by a God who works to make slaves into children. 

]]> We look at Exodus 1-2 and find a familiar story of what it looks like to be a person in bondage, and yet loved by a God who works to make slaves into children. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18620651 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2242 full false Psalm 23:6 "The Lord is My Shepherd: God's Promise" We end our series on Psalm 23 looking at the promise of God chasing us down with his goodness and mercy to bring us home.

]]> We end our series on Psalm 23 looking at the promise of God chasing us down with his goodness and mercy to bring us home.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18225641 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1949 full false Psalm 23:4-5 "The Lord is My Shepherd: God's Presence" This week we walk through the valley of the shadow of death to try to understand why it is good news that God is with us in it.

]]> This week we walk through the valley of the shadow of death to try to understand why it is good news that God is with us in it.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18184748 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1832 full false Psalm 23:1-4 “The Lord is My Shepherd: God’s Providence” We start our three week series in Psalm 23 by looking at the providence of God as our Shepherd. 

]]> We start our three week series in Psalm 23 by looking at the providence of God as our Shepherd. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18171710 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2198 full false I Am The True Vine (John 15:1-12) This week we look at how Jesus is the True Vine, and we are the branches that draw life from him.

]]> This week we look at how Jesus is the True Vine, and we are the branches that draw life from him.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18125519 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2085 full false I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life (John 14:1-11) This week we look at how Jesus helps our troubled hearts by being the way, the truth, and the life.

]]> This week we look at how Jesus helps our troubled hearts by being the way, the truth, and the life.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18062852 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1831 full false I Am The Resurrection And The Life (John 11:1-44) This week we dive into the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and his claim of being the resurrection. 

]]> This week we dive into the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and his claim of being the resurrection. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-18023093 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1723 full false I Am The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-21) This week we look at what it looks like to be shepherded by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. 

]]> This week we look at what it looks like to be shepherded by the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-17945429 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1830 full false I Am The Door (John 10:1-11) This week we are looking at how Jesus is the door of the sheepfold and how that is good news for us as sheep.

]]> This week we are looking at how Jesus is the door of the sheepfold and how that is good news for us as sheep.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-17905200 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1690 full false I Am the Light of the World (John 8:12, John 1:1-4, John 3:16-21, Isaiah 9:2-3) This week we are continuing our series in the I Am statements of Jesus. In John Jesus is the light of the world, and that light exposes, guides, and enlivens us.

]]> This week we are continuing our series in the I Am statements of Jesus. In John Jesus is the light of the world, and that light exposes, guides, and enlivens us.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-17867504 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1764 full false I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:22-40) This week we start our series in the "I Am" statements of Jesus by looking at our hunger and the bread of life.

]]> This week we start our series in the "I Am" statements of Jesus by looking at our hunger and the bread of life.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-17867492 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1724 full false You're Never So Good, You're Never So Bad (Luke 7:36-50) This week we welcomed people back to RUF by preaching on a familiar story to show what RUF is about: "You are never so bad you are outside the reach of God's grace, and never so good you are outside the need of God's grace."

]]> This week we welcomed people back to RUF by preaching on a familiar story to show what RUF is about: "You are never so bad you are outside the reach of God's grace, and never so good you are outside the need of God's grace."

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-17748687 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1708 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #13 God is at Work (Matt. 13:31-32) This week we end our series in the Gospel of Matthew by looking at how God works in unseen ways in us and the world by making peace in Christ.

]]> This week we end our series in the Gospel of Matthew by looking at how God works in unseen ways in us and the world by making peace in Christ.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-17079434 Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1983 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #12 Mercy is our means. (Matt. 12:1-8) This week we look at Jesus rebuking the Pharisees ministry strategy, and submit to us that mercy is our means of reaching the lost. 

]]> This week we look at Jesus rebuking the Pharisees ministry strategy, and submit to us that mercy is our means of reaching the lost. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16998217 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1961 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #11 You need more than a vacation. (Matt. 11:25-30) We consider this week what Jesus means by Him inviting us to find rest under His yoke.

]]> We consider this week what Jesus means by Him inviting us to find rest under His yoke.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16975022 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1825 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #10 Expect things to get awkward. (Matt. 10:34-39) This week we discuss the cost of following Jesus and why it is worth spending. 

]]> This week we discuss the cost of following Jesus and why it is worth spending. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16910957 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2142 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #9 Get off the sidelines. (Matt. 9:35-38) This week we looked at Jesus’ call to the missions field. His heart for the lost animates His mission, and He desires disciples, not fans. 

]]> This week we looked at Jesus’ call to the missions field. His heart for the lost animates His mission, and He desires disciples, not fans. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16875845 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1934 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #8 Your need is your superpower. (Matt. 9:9-13) This week we look at how those who know they are like Tax-collectors are able to see the goodness of Jesus in a more clear way than someone who acts like a Pharisee.

]]> This week we look at how those who know they are like Tax-collectors are able to see the goodness of Jesus in a more clear way than someone who acts like a Pharisee.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16829247 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2008 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #7 Take the Red Pill. (Matt. 8:28-34) This week we look at Jesus’ confrontation with two demon possessed men and some pigs. 

]]> This week we look at Jesus’ confrontation with two demon possessed men and some pigs. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16745601 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2117 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #6 Pursue Wisdom Over Success (Matt. 7:24-29) This week we look at what Jesus means when he tells us to build on the rock and not the sand. 

]]> This week we look at what Jesus means when he tells us to build on the rock and not the sand. 

]]> Buzzsprout-16705603 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1943 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #5 Voice your needs. (Matt. 7:7-11) Guest Preacher- Aidan Creel This week Aidan looks at how our Father desires us to bring our every need to Him.

]]> This week Aidan looks at how our Father desires us to bring our every need to Him.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16664235 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1662 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #4 Know your financial advisor. (Matt. 6:19-24) This week we dive into one of Jesus’ core teachings on how we are to relate to money. 

]]> This week we dive into one of Jesus’ core teachings on how we are to relate to money. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16618174 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2087 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #3 Keep Good Secrets (Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18) This week we look at Jesus’ teaching to do our righteousness in secret, and explore the good news of how our Father sees us in secret.  

]]> This week we look at Jesus’ teaching to do our righteousness in secret, and explore the good news of how our Father sees us in secret.  

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16575432 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1739 full false 13 Rules for Life: Rule #2 Use a Map (Matt. 5:7-16) This week we look at the back half of the Beattiudes. Seeing how Jesus calls us on a costly road of discipleship headed towards Him.

]]> This week we look at the back half of the Beattiudes. Seeing how Jesus calls us on a costly road of discipleship headed towards Him.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16532476 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2078 full false 13 Rules for Life: #1 Take Time to Journal (Matt. 5:1-6) We are starting our series on 13 core teachings of Jesus in the book of Matthew. Tonight we start with seeking to look at life honestly with the courage of the Gospel.

]]> We are starting our series on 13 core teachings of Jesus in the book of Matthew. Tonight we start with seeking to look at life honestly with the courage of the Gospel.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16489934 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1807 full false “Together In Church” Ephesians 2:19-22, 4:11-16 Tonight we look at what God is up to in connecting us to His Church. 

]]> Tonight we look at what God is up to in connecting us to His Church. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16147551 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1978 full false “Together In Sex” Genesis 1:27-28, 2:22-25, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 This week we discuss Gods design for sex, how sin has led to sexual brokenness,  and how God meets us in that brokenness. 

]]> This week we discuss Gods design for sex, how sin has led to sexual brokenness,  and how God meets us in that brokenness. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16105890 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1952 full false “Together With Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity stands unique to any religion, worldview, or philosophy in that its centered figure, Jesus Christ, died for his enemies. We look this week about what it means to take to heart Jesus’ radical command and compassion. 

]]> Christianity stands unique to any religion, worldview, or philosophy in that its centered figure, Jesus Christ, died for his enemies. We look this week about what it means to take to heart Jesus’ radical command and compassion. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16065274 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2059 full false “Together in Marriage” Ephesians 5:22-33 This week we think through a biblical framework for marriage. 

]]> This week we think through a biblical framework for marriage. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16027136 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1818 full false Guest Preacher Jeremy Britt “Together in Singleness” 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 17-28, 32-35 Guest preacher Jeremy Britt from Lawndale Pres in Tupelo comes to talk to us about a Biblical framework for singleness. 

]]> Guest preacher Jeremy Britt from Lawndale Pres in Tupelo comes to talk to us about a Biblical framework for singleness. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-16027119 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2032 full false “Together in Dating (pt. 2)” Galatians 5:1,13 This week we explore the what it looks like to date with both the freedom and responsibility that comes in the Gospel.

]]> This week we explore the what it looks like to date with both the freedom and responsibility that comes in the Gospel.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15943010 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1890 full false “Together in Dating (pt 1)” Song of Solomon 8:7-8, Galatians 5:1, 13 This week in our relationships series we start our discussion on a biblically wise way to date. 

]]> This week in our relationships series we start our discussion on a biblically wise way to date. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15902990 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2204 full false “Together: With Parents” Exodus 20:12 Proverbs 1:7-9 & 22:6 Ephesians 6:1-4 This week we dive into what it looks like to honor our father and mother at this stage in our lives. Thanks Mac Holt for your help on this subject!

]]> This week we dive into what it looks like to honor our father and mother at this stage in our lives. Thanks Mac Holt for your help on this subject!

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15862786 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1952 full false “Together: With Friends (pt. 2)”1 Samuel 18:1-5, Proverbs This week we tackle what it looks like to be friends. Thanks again to all former and current CMs for their help on the topic. I am grateful for their wisdom. 

]]> This week we tackle what it looks like to be friends. Thanks again to all former and current CMs for their help on the topic. I am grateful for their wisdom. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15823055 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1883 full false “Together: With Friends (pt. 1)” John 15:12-17, Proverbs 18:24 Credit to all the current and former campus ministers whose collective wisdom has been passed down on this subject! We are talking about making friends this week. 

]]> Credit to all the current and former campus ministers whose collective wisdom has been passed down on this subject! We are talking about making friends this week. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15782736 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2038 full false “Together: With God” Isaiah 6:1-8 This week we discussed the importance of being reconciled to God as a precursor to navigating the other relationships in our life well.

]]> This week we discussed the importance of being reconciled to God as a precursor to navigating the other relationships in our life well.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15743105 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1881 full false “Together: Love in the Ruins” Genesis 3:1-21 This week we uncover why relationships are so painful, and where we can find hope for love. Thanks Kaylee Epps for illustration help, and Brian Sorgenfrei, Mac Holt, and others for content help!

]]> This week we uncover why relationships are so painful, and where we can find hope for love. Thanks Kaylee Epps for illustration help, and Brian Sorgenfrei, Mac Holt, and others for content help!

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15701133 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1871 full false “Together: Designed For Love” Genesis 1:26-27, John 17:22-26 Kicking off our series on relationships exploring the relationship that is at the center of reality, and how we are created in His image to love and be loved.

]]> Kicking off our series on relationships exploring the relationship that is at the center of reality, and how we are created in His image to love and be loved.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15663156 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1873 full false 2 Kings 2:1-14, "Life of Elijah: The Legacy of the Prophet" We close our series looking at the last story from Elijah's life, and considering the legacy that he leaves us with.

]]> We close our series looking at the last story from Elijah's life, and considering the legacy that he leaves us with.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15429282 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1747 full false (Intern Aidan Creel) 1 King 19:19-21, "Life of Elijah: The Cost of the Call" This week our intern Aidan preached on Elijah passing the mantel of the prophet to Elisha.

]]> This week our intern Aidan preached on Elijah passing the mantel of the prophet to Elisha.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15405426 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1458 full false (Intern Aidan Creel) 1 Kings 19:1-18, "Life of Elijah: Listening For God" This week our intern Aidan taught on the story where Elijah hears from God in the wilderness.

]]> This week our intern Aidan taught on the story where Elijah hears from God in the wilderness.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15405417 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1743 full false Summer RUF- 1 Kings 18:1-40, "Elijah: The Battle of the Prophet" Summer RUF looks at the life of Elijah, and this dramatic story of his showdown with the prophets of Baal.

]]> Summer RUF looks at the life of Elijah, and this dramatic story of his showdown with the prophets of Baal.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15378531 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1976 full false Summer RUF- 1 Kings 17:1-7 “The Introduction to the Prophet” This summer we are having a 5-week series on the life of Elijah. Excuse the cries from my son in the background. He did not want to go do bedtime.

]]> This summer we are having a 5-week series on the life of Elijah. Excuse the cries from my son in the background. He did not want to go do bedtime.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-15262378 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1646 full false Hebrews 12:1-2 "Jesus: The Fuel and Finish Line of Faith" Sorry for the extra noises on the recording. iPad wasn't working well. This week we finished our series in Hebrews 11 by looking to Jesus.

]]> Sorry for the extra noises on the recording. iPad wasn't working well. This week we finished our series in Hebrews 11 by looking to Jesus.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14998045 Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1885 full false Hebrews 11:31 “Rahab: The Risk of Faith” This week we look at Rahab, and how she risked her faith by placing it in the word of God, his mercy, and his people.

]]> This week we look at Rahab, and how she risked her faith by placing it in the word of God, his mercy, and his people.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14912641 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1934 full false Hebrew 11:24-26 “Moses: The Adventure of Faith” This week we look at the life of Moses, and look at how God is inviting us to a greater story.

]]> This week we look at the life of Moses, and look at how God is inviting us to a greater story.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14878590 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2070 full false Hebrews 11:22, Genesis 50:15-26 “Joseph: The Security of Faith” This week we discuss the faith of Joseph as he looks to find security in God’s providence. 

]]> This week we discuss the faith of Joseph as he looks to find security in God’s providence. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14827049 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1921 full false Hebrews 11:8-9, Genesis 32:22-32 “Jacob: The Battle of Faith” This week we look at how we can learn from Jacob’s wrestling match with God.

]]> This week we look at how we can learn from Jacob’s wrestling match with God.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14786215 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1803 full false Hebrews 11:11 “Sarah: The Process of Faith” This week we look at the impact that shame has on our faith, and look to the One who has taken our shame.

]]> This week we look at the impact that shame has on our faith, and look to the One who has taken our shame.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14739537 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1938 full false Guest Preacher Intern Aidan Creel, Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-22 “Abraham: The Sacrifice of Faith” Aidan Creel discusses the faith of Abraham by looking at how this test reveals God’s goodness to him.

]]> Aidan Creel discusses the faith of Abraham by looking at how this test reveals God’s goodness to him.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14646670 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2239 full false Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:5-14 “Noah: The Fearfulness of Faith” This week we jump into how we are to relate to God in view of his judgment. How are judgment and love related? How can judgment help us endure in faith?

]]> This week we jump into how we are to relate to God in view of his judgment. How are judgment and love related? How can judgment help us endure in faith?

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14593633 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2009 full false Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24 “Enoch: The Walk of Faith” This week we look at the fitb of Enoch. Seeing how we might have to slow down to catch up to God.

]]> This week we look at the fitb of Enoch. Seeing how we might have to slow down to catch up to God.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14553866 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1686 full false Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-10 “The Faith of Cain and Abel” This week we look at why Abel’s sacrifice was more acceptable than Cain’s. Looking at our need for a better covering and Jesus’ sacrifice of himself. 

]]> This week we look at why Abel’s sacrifice was more acceptable than Cain’s. Looking at our need for a better covering and Jesus’ sacrifice of himself. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14464559 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1640 full false Hebrews 11:1,13-16, 12:1-2 "Homesick: The Life of Faith" We start our series on Hebrews 11 by looking for a definition of faith, and trying to see how Christianity is both a compelling and reasonable thing to trust with your life. 

]]> We start our series on Hebrews 11 by looking for a definition of faith, and trying to see how Christianity is both a compelling and reasonable thing to trust with your life. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-14420479 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1824 full false Acts 28:17-28 “Unhindered Kingdom” This is our last week in our series on Acts, and we close by looking at how Paul approached the Christian life empowered by the Spirit.

]]> This is our last week in our series on Acts, and we close by looking at how Paul approached the Christian life empowered by the Spirit.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13984438 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1794 full false Following Jesus in the Greek System (Seminar) We gathered with Greek students to talk about how a Christian worldview can change how we relate to our fraternity and sorority houses. 

]]> We gathered with Greek students to talk about how a Christian worldview can change how we relate to our fraternity and sorority houses. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13949664 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1372 full false Acts 19:11-20, 23-28 “The Way of the Kingdom” This week we look at two stories that show us how Christians embodied the way of Jesus in the ancient world, and how the Holy Spirit can be at work in us in the same way.

]]> This week we look at two stories that show us how Christians embodied the way of Jesus in the ancient world, and how the Holy Spirit can be at work in us in the same way.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13949655 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1786 full false Acts 14:8-23, “Kingdom Missions” This week we look at how Paul evangelizes to the Gentiles in a way that is both contextualized to them but also faithful to the Gospel. 

]]> This week we look at how Paul evangelizes to the Gentiles in a way that is both contextualized to them but also faithful to the Gospel. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13917818 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1952 full false Acts 13:13-45, “The Story of the King and His People” This week we look at Paul’s sermon in Antioch in Pisidia, and look at how the Gospel is an invitation to live into the story God is writing  for the whole world. Some will embrace it as Good News, and others will reject it.

]]> This week we look at Paul’s sermon in Antioch in Pisidia, and look at how the Gospel is an invitation to live into the story God is writing  for the whole world. Some will embrace it as Good News, and others will reject it.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13851490 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1864 full false Acts 12:1-24, “The Upside-Down Kingdom” This week we look at the story of Peter’s jailbreak and Herod’s judgment. We try to see how embracing a posture of dependency and faith in the strength of Jesus is where life is found in the Kingdom of God.

]]> This week we look at the story of Peter’s jailbreak and Herod’s judgment. We try to see how embracing a posture of dependency and faith in the strength of Jesus is where life is found in the Kingdom of God.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13808671 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1915 full false Acts 10:9-48 “A Different Type of Kingdom” This week we look at Cornelius’s conversion, and Peter’s cross-cultural conversion. We see that God is building a kingdom that is able to unite people in Christ that were once divided.

]]> This week we look at Cornelius’s conversion, and Peter’s cross-cultural conversion. We see that God is building a kingdom that is able to unite people in Christ that were once divided.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13768042 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1868 full false Acts 8:1-3, 9:1-22 “The King Who Pursues” This week we look at the famous story of Saul’s conversion. In this story we find the power of grace, the beauty of the church, and the importance of suffering.

]]> This week we look at the famous story of Saul’s conversion. In this story we find the power of grace, the beauty of the church, and the importance of suffering.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13722450 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1759 full false Acts 6:8-7:2a, 7:51-60 “Looking at the King” This week we look at the death of Stephen, and try to learn where Christian courage and hope is found.

]]> This week we look at the death of Stephen, and try to learn where Christian courage and hope is found.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13677026 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1606 full false Acts 4:32-37, 5:1-11 “Opposition Inside the Kingdom” This week we look at how Satan not only tries to destroy the church from the outside persecution but also from infiltrating the church with hypocrisy. This difficult passages ends with an invitation to rest in the cross of Jesus.

]]> This week we look at how Satan not only tries to destroy the church from the outside persecution but also from infiltrating the church with hypocrisy. This difficult passages ends with an invitation to rest in the cross of Jesus.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13636000 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1860 full false Act 4:1-22 “Opposition to the King” This week we look at this passage where the Gospel of Jesus Christ started to be met with opposition from the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. We discuss how and why we and others often oppose the Gospel, and look at how we might endure opposition as believers rooted in the hope of the resurrection.  

]]> This week we look at this passage where the Gospel of Jesus Christ started to be met with opposition from the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. We discuss how and why we and others often oppose the Gospel, and look at how we might endure opposition as believers rooted in the hope of the resurrection.  

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13591632 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1778 full false Acts 2:22-24,36-47 “Encountering and Enjoying the King” This week we look at Peter’s sermon at Pentecost. We consider that being a Christian involves both knowing Jesus personally and communing with him corporately in the church.

]]> This week we look at Peter’s sermon at Pentecost. We consider that being a Christian involves both knowing Jesus personally and communing with him corporately in the church.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13548534 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1827 full false Acts 2:1-13, “The Kingdom Grows” We continue our study in the book of Acts by looking at the amazing story of the Spirit at Pentecost. We seek to connect God’s growing kingdom then to how he is inviting us into his kingdom now, and why God is a reliable place for us to rest our faith in.

]]> We continue our study in the book of Acts by looking at the amazing story of the Spirit at Pentecost. We seek to connect God’s growing kingdom then to how he is inviting us into his kingdom now, and why God is a reliable place for us to rest our faith in.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13505439 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1798 full false Acts 1:1-11, “The King is on the Move” We kick off our series on Acts looking at how Luke plans to show us how God is at work through King Jesus by virtue of his life, death, resurrection, and ascension.  What we find is that this work is a bit unexpected. The unexpected King is building an unexpected Kingdom. 

]]> We kick off our series on Acts looking at how Luke plans to show us how God is at work through King Jesus by virtue of his life, death, resurrection, and ascension.  What we find is that this work is a bit unexpected. The unexpected King is building an unexpected Kingdom. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-13463971 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1792 full false “10 Commandments: Jesus Fulfills the Law” Luke 24:13-35 As we look to see how the New Testament relates to the 10 Commandments, we go to the story of Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Here he opens the Bible with some disciples to show them how all scripture, including the law, points to him and his redemptive work in his life, death, and resurrection.

]]> As we look to see how the New Testament relates to the 10 Commandments, we go to the story of Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Here he opens the Bible with some disciples to show them how all scripture, including the law, points to him and his redemptive work in his life, death, and resurrection.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12690152 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1700 full false “10 Commandments: Jesus & the Law” Mark 2:23-3:6 This week we dive into a story about Jesus’ conflict with the Pharisees over his supposed lack of observance of the Sabbath.  Jesus uses this conflict to reveal the heart of the law and the heart of God.

]]> This week we dive into a story about Jesus’ conflict with the Pharisees over his supposed lack of observance of the Sabbath.  Jesus uses this conflict to reveal the heart of the law and the heart of God.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12643076 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1757 full false Exodus 20:17 “10th Commandment: Contentment” We end our series on the 10th commandment looking at how the prohibition of coveting is actually an invitation to love and give ourselves away like God did for us in Jesus Christ.

]]> We end our series on the 10th commandment looking at how the prohibition of coveting is actually an invitation to love and give ourselves away like God did for us in Jesus Christ.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12600853 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1890 full false Exodus 20:16 “9th Commandment: Words” We forgot to record last week! We are back this week talking through how God invites us in the 9th commandment to be people that speak life and blessing into others lives instead of death and curse. He changes our speech through the better word of Jesus Christ.

]]> We forgot to record last week! We are back this week talking through how God invites us in the 9th commandment to be people that speak life and blessing into others lives instead of death and curse. He changes our speech through the better word of Jesus Christ.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12548220 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1924 full false Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-32 “7th Commandment: Commitment” The 7th commandment addresses the complex relationship of marriage as Gods casts a vision for his sexual ethic. We see that Jesus cast a high view of marriage, and an even higher view of his transforming grace for the sexually broken.

]]> The 7th commandment addresses the complex relationship of marriage as Gods casts a vision for his sexual ethic. We see that Jesus cast a high view of marriage, and an even higher view of his transforming grace for the sexually broken.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12405342 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0500 1916 full false Exodus 20:1-2,13 “6th Commandment: Life” This week we looked at not only what the 6th commandment prohibits, but what it invites us to. Also, there was a big storm hitting at the time so forgive the interjections of me asking if we are okay.  

]]> This week we looked at not only what the 6th commandment prohibits, but what it invites us to. Also, there was a big storm hitting at the time so forgive the interjections of me asking if we are okay.  

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12360587 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1538 full false Exodus 20:12 “5th Commandment: Honor” This week we started the second table of the law by trying to figure out what it looks like to honor your father and mother.

]]> This week we started the second table of the law by trying to figure out what it looks like to honor your father and mother.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12311786 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2109 full false Exodus 20:1-2,8-11 “Fourth Commandment: Rest” (Walker Crow) Our intern Walker taught us about Gods invitation to rest in his finished work as the foundation for the Sabbath command. We learned what rest is, why we can’t rest, and where rest is found.

]]> Our intern Walker taught us about Gods invitation to rest in his finished work as the foundation for the Sabbath command. We learned what rest is, why we can’t rest, and where rest is found.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12267086 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1534 full false Exodus 20:1-2,7 “Third Commandment: Respect” The third commandment God protects us from using his name in vain. We explore why and what that looks like to break it. We also see the beauty of why we should protect God’s name.

]]> The third commandment God protects us from using his name in vain. We explore why and what that looks like to break it. We also see the beauty of why we should protect God’s name.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12217684 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1738 full false Exodus 20:4-6 “Second Commandment: Worship” In the second commandment God commands us to not reduce him to an image of our own making. We talk about what it looks like to do this in our pride and our shame, and are invited to see Jesus as he truly is. 

]]> In the second commandment God commands us to not reduce him to an image of our own making. We talk about what it looks like to do this in our pride and our shame, and are invited to see Jesus as he truly is. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12169678 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1863 full false Exodus 20:1-3 “First Commandment: Love” We start off our series on the Ten Commandments by framing them as God’s invitation to us to “let good things run wild.” We see this in the context of the commands and the details of the first commandment in the way love is foundation for how God relates to us and how we are called to relate to him and his world. 

]]> We start off our series on the Ten Commandments by framing them as God’s invitation to us to “let good things run wild.” We see this in the context of the commands and the details of the first commandment in the way love is foundation for how God relates to us and how we are called to relate to him and his world. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-12124580 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1970 full false Galatians 6:11-18 “Subversive Salvation” At our last Large Group of the Fall semester we finish our series on Galatians by looking at the subversive tactics of false teachers and the subversive grace of Jesus Christ. We try to consider about how this grace can turn the world upside down with its beauty and power. 

]]> At our last Large Group of the Fall semester we finish our series on Galatians by looking at the subversive tactics of false teachers and the subversive grace of Jesus Christ. We try to consider about how this grace can turn the world upside down with its beauty and power. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11773792 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1930 full false Galatians 6:1-10 “Being Spiritual” As we near the end of our time in the book of Galatians, Paul starts to get really practical. The invitation of life in the Spirit is an invitation to participate in the tall task of love of God and one another. We look at this in the context of how we often misunderstand what being spiritual really means in the modern world.

]]> As we near the end of our time in the book of Galatians, Paul starts to get really practical. The invitation of life in the Spirit is an invitation to participate in the tall task of love of God and one another. We look at this in the context of how we often misunderstand what being spiritual really means in the modern world.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11670112 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2184 full false Dating Seminar with Q&A -Les Newsom Les Newsom, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, joined us to help us think through a biblical and Gospel-centered approach to dating. He also answered some questions from the audience after teaching. 

]]> Les Newsom, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, joined us to help us think through a biblical and Gospel-centered approach to dating. He also answered some questions from the audience after teaching. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11663900 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 5018 full false Luke 18:9-14 "Righteousness" (Walker Crow) This week we took a pause from our series on Galatians and heard from our intern Walker Crow as he talked about the parable Jesus told about Pharisee and the Tax Collect. 

]]> This week we took a pause from our series on Galatians and heard from our intern Walker Crow as he talked about the parable Jesus told about Pharisee and the Tax Collect. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11663861 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1501 full false Galatians 5:16-24 “The War Within” The Apostle Paul continues to apply the freedom of the Gospel to our everyday experience of life.  This week we explore battle for our spiritual lives is often inside of our own hearts instead of determined on outside conditions. In the life of the believer Spirit and the flesh wage war against one another, and engaging in this battle is what the process of sanctification is grounded in. 

]]> The Apostle Paul continues to apply the freedom of the Gospel to our everyday experience of life.  This week we explore battle for our spiritual lives is often inside of our own hearts instead of determined on outside conditions. In the life of the believer Spirit and the flesh wage war against one another, and engaging in this battle is what the process of sanctification is grounded in. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11579114 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1748 full false Galatians 5:1-15 “The Free Life” This week we look at how Paul starts to apply his doctrines of grace to the life of the believer and the believing community. We consider three ways the cross of Jesus Christ changes how we relate to God, ourselves, and our neighbors. 

]]> This week we look at how Paul starts to apply his doctrines of grace to the life of the believer and the believing community. We consider three ways the cross of Jesus Christ changes how we relate to God, ourselves, and our neighbors. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11535672 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2044 full false Galatians 4:7-20 "From Slave to Son" This week we take Galatians 4 in whole as we try to understand what it looks like to live into the reality that through faith in Christ we have been adopted as sons of God and are no longer slaves to our idols. We contrast the experience of a life of a slave with one of a son and apply it to our own lives today as we try to walk in faith with Jesus.

]]> This week we take Galatians 4 in whole as we try to understand what it looks like to live into the reality that through faith in Christ we have been adopted as sons of God and are no longer slaves to our idols. We contrast the experience of a life of a slave with one of a son and apply it to our own lives today as we try to walk in faith with Jesus.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11494385 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1751 full false Galatians 3:15-29 "Reframing God's Rules" If we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone then what do we do with God's law? This week we learn why God gave the law, and how he is inviting us to relate to it in view of the Gospel.

]]> If we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone then what do we do with God's law? This week we learn why God gave the law, and how he is inviting us to relate to it in view of the Gospel.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11457303 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1756 full false Galatians 3:1-14 "Grace, Grace, Grace" (We didn't get last weeks recording) This week we are continuing to look at Paul's argument against the Jewish false teachers heresy they were spreading around the church in Galatia. We find out that not only does Paul argue that grace is what gets us in to God's favor but it's also the thing that keeps us in God's favor. Becoming a Christian and being a Christian have the exact same fuel source, grace.

]]> (We didn't get last weeks recording) This week we are continuing to look at Paul's argument against the Jewish false teachers heresy they were spreading around the church in Galatia. We find out that not only does Paul argue that grace is what gets us in to God's favor but it's also the thing that keeps us in God's favor. Becoming a Christian and being a Christian have the exact same fuel source, grace.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11407559 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1666 full false Galatians 2:11-14 "A Fight About Freedom" For the last three weeks Paul has been illustrating his doctrine of grace found in the Gospel through real life stories. This week he has a confrontation with his friend and fellow-Apostle Peter when he divided with a diverse group of believers out of fear. Paul calls him back to the freedom found in the perfect love of Jesus.

]]> For the last three weeks Paul has been illustrating his doctrine of grace found in the Gospel through real life stories. This week he has a confrontation with his friend and fellow-Apostle Peter when he divided with a diverse group of believers out of fear. Paul calls him back to the freedom found in the perfect love of Jesus.

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11324894 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1672 full false Galatians 2:1-10 "Anchored to Assurance" We continue our walk through the book of Galatians this fall trying to understand why the Apostle Paul is fighting so hard to protect what he calls "the freedom we have in Christ." This week he takes us through a story that helps illustrate what it looks like to have full assurance in the grace of Jesus Christ and how that changes how we relate to God, ourselves, and one another. 

]]> We continue our walk through the book of Galatians this fall trying to understand why the Apostle Paul is fighting so hard to protect what he calls "the freedom we have in Christ." This week he takes us through a story that helps illustrate what it looks like to have full assurance in the grace of Jesus Christ and how that changes how we relate to God, ourselves, and one another. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11283199 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1709 full false Galatians 1:11-24 "The God of Our Stories" The Apostle Paul defends his Gospel to the church in Galatia that is in danger of believing a false gospel. To do this he shows how the Gospel of Jesus Christ transformed his own story by the way God graciously drew Paul to himself, saved him, and equipped him for ministry. This text invites us to see how God can transform and use our own broken stories through his grace. 

]]> The Apostle Paul defends his Gospel to the church in Galatia that is in danger of believing a false gospel. To do this he shows how the Gospel of Jesus Christ transformed his own story by the way God graciously drew Paul to himself, saved him, and equipped him for ministry. This text invites us to see how God can transform and use our own broken stories through his grace. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-11243282 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1463 full false Galatians 1:1-10 "Don't Reverse The Gospel" This semester we are going through a series on Galatians where we are looking at how Paul is showing us that the Gospel provides for us a freedom that is worth fighting for. A freedom in Jesus Christ that liberates us from our enslavement to sin and all of the burdens it places upon us. 

]]> This semester we are going through a series on Galatians where we are looking at how Paul is showing us that the Gospel provides for us a freedom that is worth fighting for. A freedom in Jesus Christ that liberates us from our enslavement to sin and all of the burdens it places upon us. 

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-11202008 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1617 full false Revelation (11) - It's All Worth It - 19-22 God loves us enough to show us the ending of this story we live in.  And we are all invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.  As for so much of this series, thank you specifically to Ricky Jones for the insights, illustration and application. 

]]> God loves us enough to show us the ending of this story we live in.  And we are all invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.  As for so much of this series, thank you specifically to Ricky Jones for the insights, illustration and application. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10479388 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2278 Revelation full false Revelation (10) - The Great Prostitute of Worldliness - 17-19 Satan is trying to battle the church and Jesus kingdom in a last ditch effort and one of the main weapons Satan uses is the allure of the world.  As has been said so much in this series, big thanks to Ricky Jones for so much insight into this as well as Way Rutherford and Alex Watlington. 

]]> Satan is trying to battle the church and Jesus kingdom in a last ditch effort and one of the main weapons Satan uses is the allure of the world.  As has been said so much in this series, big thanks to Ricky Jones for so much insight into this as well as Way Rutherford and Alex Watlington. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10479296 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2070 Revelation full false Austin Braasch - Jesus and Doubts - John 20:24-31 Incoming RUF Ole Miss Campus Minister Austin Braasch looks at John 20 and invites us to bring our doubts to Jesus.  

]]> Incoming RUF Ole Miss Campus Minister Austin Braasch looks at John 20 and invites us to bring our doubts to Jesus.  

]]> Austin Braasch Buzzsprout-10479222 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1966 austin braasch full false Revelation (9) - The Conflict Behind It All - 12 John sees in picture book fashion, the behind the scenes story that shapes and informs the story we see.  What John "sees" will begin to make sense of world history and your life.  Thank you Ricky Jones for insights, etc. 

]]> John sees in picture book fashion, the behind the scenes story that shapes and informs the story we see.  What John "sees" will begin to make sense of world history and your life.  Thank you Ricky Jones for insights, etc. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10361739 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2429 Revelation full false Revelation (8) - The Trumpets - 8-11 Big thank you to Rickey Jones for most of the thoughts and applications behind this message.   The trumpets show us world history from the perspective of the world. Hear the trumpets! They are mercifully calling for repentance.   

]]> Big thank you to Rickey Jones for most of the thoughts and applications behind this message.   The trumpets show us world history from the perspective of the world. Hear the trumpets! They are mercifully calling for repentance.   

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10311736 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:00:00 -0500 2010 Revelation full false Revelation (7) - The Sealed - 7:1-17 What John sees next is an overwhelming view of God's people throughout all time. They are sealed, diverse and sheltered by God's presence.

]]> What John sees next is an overwhelming view of God's people throughout all time. They are sealed, diverse and sheltered by God's presence.

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10291086 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1826 Revelation full false Revelation (6) - The Cry That Moves History - 6:1-17 The lamb opens the scroll and we see what world history will be like from the church's perspective.  Come Jesus Come is the cry!

]]> The lamb opens the scroll and we see what world history will be like from the church's perspective.  Come Jesus Come is the cry!

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10174674 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1976 Revelation full false Revelation (5) - The Scroll - 5:1-14 John continues to look into heaven. There he looks at the crisis of world history.  If no one is able to open the scroll and enact the plan of God to heal the world, then weeping is all we have.  But there is someone!  Thank you Rickey Jones for much of this

]]> John continues to look into heaven. There he looks at the crisis of world history.  If no one is able to open the scroll and enact the plan of God to heal the world, then weeping is all we have.  But there is someone!  Thank you Rickey Jones for much of this

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10116248 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1833 Revelation full false Revelation (4) - The Throne Room - 4:1-11 In a world that seems out of control, God lets John see into heaven where indeed there is someone on the throne.  It's what we all need to know!  Thank you Rickey Jones and Alex Watlington for insights into this passage

]]> In a world that seems out of control, God lets John see into heaven where indeed there is someone on the throne.  It's what we all need to know!  Thank you Rickey Jones and Alex Watlington for insights into this passage

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10116228 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0500 2102 full false Revelation (3) - No Problems Is A Problem - 3:14-22 In the letter to the church in Laodicea, Jesus sees behind the masquerade to lovingly call for change in them and in us.  

]]> In the letter to the church in Laodicea, Jesus sees behind the masquerade to lovingly call for change in them and in us.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-10029140 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0500 1955 Revelation full false Revelation (2) - THE Unseen Reality - 1:12-20 What is most needed for John, for the confused and suffering churches, and for us...is to see the reality of Jesus. 

]]> What is most needed for John, for the confused and suffering churches, and for us...is to see the reality of Jesus. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9980539 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1909 Revelation full false Revelation (1) - Things Revealed - 1:1-11 Revelation peels back the curtain to capture your imagination and show you a fuller picture of history and God's work in the world. 

]]> Revelation peels back the curtain to capture your imagination and show you a fuller picture of history and God's work in the world. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9937050 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1486 full false Matthew (23) - The Hero Wins - 28:1-20 The resurrection of Jesus vindicates everything Jesus taught and did.  If the resurrection is true, it changes everything. If it's not, let's all quit wasting our time.   

Thank you Ricky Jones for insights into this passage

]]> The resurrection of Jesus vindicates everything Jesus taught and did.  If the resurrection is true, it changes everything. If it's not, let's all quit wasting our time.   

Thank you Ricky Jones for insights into this passage

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9712400 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2184 Matthew full false Matthew (22) - The Hero On Trial - 27:1-2, 11-26 The hero is put on trial.  The gospel shines forth through Jesus interaction with Pilate, Barabbas, and the Crowds. Thank you Ricky Jones for a lot of content in this sermong...especially the last point. 

]]> The hero is put on trial.  The gospel shines forth through Jesus interaction with Pilate, Barabbas, and the Crowds. Thank you Ricky Jones for a lot of content in this sermong...especially the last point. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9593525 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1713 Matthew full false Matthew (20) - The Hero and Judgment - 25:31-46 If the Hero is going to set the world to rights then he must judge the world with perfect justice.  Thank you Rickey Jones for much...much of this material

]]> If the Hero is going to set the world to rights then he must judge the world with perfect justice.  Thank you Rickey Jones for much...much of this material

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9502621 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1848 Matthew full false Matthew (19) - The Coronation Of The Hero - 21:1-11, 14-16 Jesus begins last travel into Jerusalem.  As Jesus publicly proclaims to be a king, it forces the issue.  Jesus is coming to conquer, but as a humble king.  - Thank you Tim Keller, Rickey Jones, Way Rutherford. 

]]> Jesus begins last travel into Jerusalem.  As Jesus publicly proclaims to be a king, it forces the issue.  Jesus is coming to conquer, but as a humble king.  - Thank you Tim Keller, Rickey Jones, Way Rutherford. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9416345 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1781 Matthew full false Matthew (18) - The Hero Of Disturbing Grace - 20:1-19 Jesus tells a story about how His kingdom works, how salvation is coming, and it frustrates those of us who think we have merit.  

Thank you Ray Cortese and Matt Howell, liberally borrowed from them for this. 

]]> Jesus tells a story about how His kingdom works, how salvation is coming, and it frustrates those of us who think we have merit.  

Thank you Ray Cortese and Matt Howell, liberally borrowed from them for this. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9374725 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2111 full false Mathew (16) - The Hero Of Eternal Life 19:13-26 A man known as the rich young ruler approaches Jesus with a question.  Jesus loved the man enough to address the wedge keeping him from eternal life. 
Thank you Tim Keller for insights...especially on point 1. 

]]> A man known as the rich young ruler approaches Jesus with a question.  Jesus loved the man enough to address the wedge keeping him from eternal life. 
Thank you Tim Keller for insights...especially on point 1. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9289427 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1905 Matthew full false RUF Seminar - Gender/Sexuality - Part 2 - Les Newsom Les Newsom concludes the seminar by looking at the Bible's understanding of humanity, identity, gender and sexuality.  

]]> Les Newsom concludes the seminar by looking at the Bible's understanding of humanity, identity, gender and sexuality.  

]]> Les Newsom Buzzsprout-9289376 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400 2611 Gender, Sexuality, Les Newsom full false RUF Seminar - Gender/Sexuality - Part 1 - Les Newsom Les Newsom begins the seminar by addressing the present cultural setting in which questions of identity, sexuality and gender are being formed.

]]> Les Newsom begins the seminar by addressing the present cultural setting in which questions of identity, sexuality and gender are being formed.

]]> Les Newsom Buzzsprout-9289265 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0400 2455 Gender, Sexuality, Les Newsom full false Matthew (14) - The Hero Amidst The Storm - 14:22-33 Through a storm, Jesus shows his power, reveals our fears, and then graciously saves us.  

Thank you Way Rutherford and Ricky Jones for insights and help on this chapter

]]> Through a storm, Jesus shows his power, reveals our fears, and then graciously saves us.  

Thank you Way Rutherford and Ricky Jones for insights and help on this chapter

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9217919 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2047 Matthew full false Matthew (13) - Listening To The Hero - 13:1-23 If Jesus has the Words of Life, why is it so hard to listen to Him?  Jesus parable reveals the answer to that question.  Thank you Ricky Jones and Tim Keller for insights and material.

]]> If Jesus has the Words of Life, why is it so hard to listen to Him?  Jesus parable reveals the answer to that question.  Thank you Ricky Jones and Tim Keller for insights and material.

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9177782 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1936 Matthew full false Matthew (12) - The Hero Brings Rest - 11:27-12:14 Jesus claims to bring rest to the soul to a weary and restless world. 

Thank You Ricky Jones, his definition of legalism AND other insights were greatly borrowed for this.  

]]> Jesus claims to bring rest to the soul to a weary and restless world. 

Thank You Ricky Jones, his definition of legalism AND other insights were greatly borrowed for this.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9139449 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2085 matthew full false Matthew (11) - The Hero Offends - 11:2-6,16-19 It's halfway into Jesus public life and his most devoted follower begins to doubt him.  The crowds are take offense at Him. Who is this hero?  Why does He offend? 

]]> It's halfway into Jesus public life and his most devoted follower begins to doubt him.  The crowds are take offense at Him. Who is this hero?  Why does He offend? 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-9110364 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1850 Matthew full false Psalms (10) - Feeling Forgetful - 103 David gives us a general Psalm to show us how to exercise the discipline of blessing and remembering no matter the situation or feeling.

]]> David gives us a general Psalm to show us how to exercise the discipline of blessing and remembering no matter the situation or feeling.

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-8352649 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1973 full false Psalms (9) - Feeling Joyful - Psalm 84 We are created for joy.  The Triune God wants to share His joy with us! 

]]> We are created for joy.  The Triune God wants to share His joy with us! 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-8352578 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1915 full false Psalms (8) - Feeling Doubt - Psalm 73 Intern Ben Milam walks us through the feeling of doubt and how Asaph through Psalm 73 is our guide.  

]]> Intern Ben Milam walks us through the feeling of doubt and how Asaph through Psalm 73 is our guide.  

]]> Ben Milam Buzzsprout-8277180 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1939 Psalms full false Psalms (7) - Feeling Shame - 51:1-19 Shame that icky feeling we all have of not wanting to be seen.  However, David shows us how through our shame we find healing through connection with the Lord and others.   Thank you to Ricky Jones, Reid Jones, and Brenee Brown

]]> Shame that icky feeling we all have of not wanting to be seen.  However, David shows us how through our shame we find healing through connection with the Lord and others.   Thank you to Ricky Jones, Reid Jones, and Brenee Brown

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-8177482 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2059 Psalms, Shame full false Psalms (6) - Feeling Angry - 58:1-11 Often we think of anger as something we should hide or grow out of.  However, David shows us how to bring our anger to the Lord so that we can identify what is good anger, and then it be channeled into loving mercy, doing justice and walking humbly with God.  

]]> Often we think of anger as something we should hide or grow out of.  However, David shows us how to bring our anger to the Lord so that we can identify what is good anger, and then it be channeled into loving mercy, doing justice and walking humbly with God.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-8089247 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2156 Psalms full false Psalms (5) - Feeling Guilty - 32:1-11 Guilt is tells us we've done something wrong and then leads us to a place of forgiveness and freedom.  David leads us through the sorrow and joy in Psalm 32

]]> Guilt is tells us we've done something wrong and then leads us to a place of forgiveness and freedom.  David leads us through the sorrow and joy in Psalm 32

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-8088984 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1860 Psalms full false Psalms (4) - Feeling Sad - 13:1-6 Sadness is God’s gift to us in a tragically broken world.  When expressed it honors the value of what is lost or missing and leads to comfort, truth, acceptance and healing.  David in Psalm 13 leads us in the way to bring our sadness to God. 

]]> Sadness is God’s gift to us in a tragically broken world.  When expressed it honors the value of what is lost or missing and leads to comfort, truth, acceptance and healing.  David in Psalm 13 leads us in the way to bring our sadness to God. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-7970614 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1832 Psalms, sadness full false Psalms (3) - Feeling Insignificant - 8:1-9 Through David's prayer, we discover the only stable place for significance and identity.  

]]> Through David's prayer, we discover the only stable place for significance and identity.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-7829152 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1841 Psalms full false Psalms (2) - Feeling Afraid - 3:1-8 David is on the run and fleeing for his life.  In the midst of his fear, he prays and offers us a way to trust others and the Lord in the midst of fear. 

]]> David is on the run and fleeing for his life.  In the midst of his fear, he prays and offers us a way to trust others and the Lord in the midst of fear. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-7574191 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1903 Psalms, Fear full false Psalms (1) - Two Ways To Live - 1:1-6 Psalm 1 wisely reveals there are only two way to live.  The way of righteousness leads to a full and fruitful life, but the way of wickedness leads to an empty and shallow life.  

]]> Psalm 1 wisely reveals there are only two way to live.  The way of righteousness leads to a full and fruitful life, but the way of wickedness leads to an empty and shallow life.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-7454866 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1995 full false Matthew (10) - The Hero Shares His Mission - 9:35-10:4 Jesus came on a mission to save the lost and redeem all of creation.  He invites others to follow Him on this mission.  Thank you Ricky Jones for much of the help on this

]]> Jesus came on a mission to save the lost and redeem all of creation.  He invites others to follow Him on this mission.  Thank you Ricky Jones for much of the help on this

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-6361570 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0500 2217 matthew full false Matthew (9) - The Hero Liberates But Is Resisted - 9:1-17 Jesus brings deep liberation by forgiveness, but different factions of people resist His work.  Thank you especially Ricky Jones for some of this

]]> Jesus brings deep liberation by forgiveness, but different factions of people resist His work.  Thank you especially Ricky Jones for some of this

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-6045457 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2163 matthew full false Matthew (8) - The Hero Heals - Matthew 8:1-17 The hero comes down the mountain after teaching about the Kingdom of God and immediately begins demonstrating the Kingdom of God.  Jesus came to right every wrong and push back the fall.  His miracles are also multi-layered and show us our spiritual need the hero.

]]> The hero comes down the mountain after teaching about the Kingdom of God and immediately begins demonstrating the Kingdom of God.  Jesus came to right every wrong and push back the fall.  His miracles are also multi-layered and show us our spiritual need the hero.

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-5936545 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1928 full false Matthew (7) - The Hero's Society (part 3) - Matthew 7 Jesus continues to describe what life in His Kingdom is like, and its very different from being simply religious and moral.  

]]> Jesus continues to describe what life in His Kingdom is like, and its very different from being simply religious and moral.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-5831953 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1985 matthew full false Matthew (6) - The Hero's Society (part 2) - Anxiety and The King - 6:19-34 Intern Ben Milam!! walks us through Matthew 6 and shows the work of Jesus makes God our Father.  Therefore, walking in Jesus kingdom with God as your Father starts addressing anxiety at its root.

]]> Intern Ben Milam!! walks us through Matthew 6 and shows the work of Jesus makes God our Father.  Therefore, walking in Jesus kingdom with God as your Father starts addressing anxiety at its root.

]]> Ben Milam Buzzsprout-5711719 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1734 Ben Milam, matthew full false Matthew (5) - The Hero's Society (part 1) - 4:17-5:12 Jesus begins teaching and describes the kind of society that He is saving people into. It's upside down because it reverses the kingdom of self, but it's the way of life and freedom.  

]]> Jesus begins teaching and describes the kind of society that He is saving people into. It's upside down because it reverses the kingdom of self, but it's the way of life and freedom.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-5623957 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2266 matthew full false Matthew (3) - Preparing For The Hero - 3:1-17 The Hero Jesus is ready to begin his public ministry.  John the Baptist is preparing the way and shows us how to prepare to meet Jesus.  Big thanks to Ricky Jones for help on this. 

]]> The Hero Jesus is ready to begin his public ministry.  John the Baptist is preparing the way and shows us how to prepare to meet Jesus.  Big thanks to Ricky Jones for help on this. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-5408551 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1816 full false Matthew (2) - The Responses To The Hero - 2:1-18 When Jesus arrives, we not only learn about Him, but we learn about ourselves through the hearts response. 

]]> When Jesus arrives, we not only learn about Him, but we learn about ourselves through the hearts response. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-5307445 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2047 matthew full false Matthew (1) - The Hero Arrives - Matthew 1 Matthew introduces us to the hero of the Scriptures and of the whole world with a genealogy and his birth story. But these events show us what kind of hero Jesus is.  

]]> Matthew introduces us to the hero of the Scriptures and of the whole world with a genealogy and his birth story. But these events show us what kind of hero Jesus is.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-5191618 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1639 matthew full false Colossians (5) - The Delivery - 2:6-15 The Apostle Paul encourages the Colossians to now walk in the say way they received Christ.  

]]> The Apostle Paul encourages the Colossians to now walk in the say way they received Christ.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2911234 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0500 1875 colossians full false Colossians (4) - The Mystery: Christ In You - 1:24-2:5 Paul proclaims the mystery revealed in Christ Jesus.  The presence of God dwells in you by faith.  However, this will be displayed differently than you imagine. 

]]> Paul proclaims the mystery revealed in Christ Jesus.  The presence of God dwells in you by faith.  However, this will be displayed differently than you imagine. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2833804 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:00:00 -0500 2009 full false Colossians (3) - Look At Jesus - 1:15-23 Whatever false teaching Paul may have been concerned with in the Colossian church, Paul knows the best thing is for people to know Jesus Christ.  He pens an astounding poem about the beauty and sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Thank you Ricky Jones for so much of the information and application and illustrations of this sermon. 

]]> Whatever false teaching Paul may have been concerned with in the Colossian church, Paul knows the best thing is for people to know Jesus Christ.  He pens an astounding poem about the beauty and sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Thank you Ricky Jones for so much of the information and application and illustrations of this sermon. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2738566 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0500 1973 full false Colossians (2) - Knowing God's Will - 1:9-15 Paul prays for the Colossians be filled with the knowledge of God's will.  The knowledge of God and His Will produces a beautiful life.  

]]> Paul prays for the Colossians be filled with the knowledge of God's will.  The knowledge of God and His Will produces a beautiful life.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2638561 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1818 Colossians full false Colossians (1) - No More Proving Yourself - 1:1-8 The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Colossians church with a prayer of thanksgiving.  Within that pray we see the marks of being in Christ.  * Much Thanks To Ricky Jones for insights on this sermon, especially the introductory illustration and introduction which were stolen from him. 

]]> The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Colossians church with a prayer of thanksgiving.  Within that pray we see the marks of being in Christ.  * Much Thanks To Ricky Jones for insights on this sermon, especially the introductory illustration and introduction which were stolen from him. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2570938 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1717 Colossians full false Relatable (13) - Relationship With Other - Enemies - Romans 12:9-21 A relationship with an enemy is usually a relationship we don't want in our lives.  However, Jesus and the way He brings salvation to the world ends up creating a new ethic that is upside down.  Jesus calls His people to love their enemies. 

]]> A relationship with an enemy is usually a relationship we don't want in our lives.  However, Jesus and the way He brings salvation to the world ends up creating a new ethic that is upside down.  Jesus calls His people to love their enemies. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2302190 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -0500 2059 Relatable, relationships full false Relatable (11) - Relationship with Other - Singleness The Apostle Paul gives a beautiful description of the gift of singleness in I Corinthians 7.  

]]> The Apostle Paul gives a beautiful description of the gift of singleness in I Corinthians 7.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-2028810 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -0500 1761 relatable, relationships, singleness full false Relatable (10) - Relationship With Other - Sex - I Corinthians 6 God, who designed sex, says it is a gift for marriage.  Why would it be only good for that context? 

]]> God, who designed sex, says it is a gift for marriage.  Why would it be only good for that context? 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1979527 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0400 2197 full false Relatable (9) - Relationship With Other - Marriage - Ephesians 5 We tend to either idolize or undervalue marriage, but the Apostle Paul shows us that ultimately it teaches us about Christ and the church. 

]]> We tend to either idolize or undervalue marriage, but the Apostle Paul shows us that ultimately it teaches us about Christ and the church. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1942068 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:00:00 -0400 1872 relatable, relationships full false Relatable (8) - Relationship with Other - Dating - I John 4:18, I Cor. 7:3-4, Gen. 1:26-27, Psalm 118:4-6 Dating can be very confusing.  Does the Bible have any principles that help us to date in a healthy way?  What if dating could be a place of freedom instead of insecurity and fear?  Special thanks to Les Newsom, Matt Howell and Way Rutherford. 

]]> Dating can be very confusing.  Does the Bible have any principles that help us to date in a healthy way?  What if dating could be a place of freedom instead of insecurity and fear?  Special thanks to Les Newsom, Matt Howell and Way Rutherford. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1913333 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0400 2658 relatable, relationships full false Relatable (7) - Relationship with other - Friendship - Proverbs Friendship is vital for becoming a wise and flourishing person.  It's typically most formative relationship in college.  

]]> Friendship is vital for becoming a wise and flourishing person.  It's typically most formative relationship in college.  

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1858399 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0400 2255 relatable, relationships, full false Relatable (6) - Relationship With Self - Emotions - Psalm 42-43 Emotions can be very confusing.  The Psalmist shows us how praying our emotions brings us to the heart of God.  Special thanks to Matt Howell and Dan Allender

]]> Emotions can be very confusing.  The Psalmist shows us how praying our emotions brings us to the heart of God.  Special thanks to Matt Howell and Dan Allender

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1814461 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:00:00 -0400 2025 relatable, relationships, full false Relatable (4) - Relationship With God's Will - Matt. 10:29, Eph. 1:11, I Thess 4:3, I John 2:15-17, Mark 14:35-36 What do people mean when they talk about God's will?  What do the Scriptures say? How much of God's will am I supposed to know? Big time Special thanks to Matt Howell for his material on this. 

]]> What do people mean when they talk about God's will?  What do the Scriptures say? How much of God's will am I supposed to know? Big time Special thanks to Matt Howell for his material on this. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1739647 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:00:00 -0400 2068 relatable, relationships full false Relatable (3) - Relationship with God - Hosea 1-3 Hosea provides a sobering and thrilling picture of what a relationship with God looks and feels like.  It holds in tension what we think is impossible.  That we are more sinful and broken than we ever thought but more loved and treasured in Jesus Christ than we ever dare dreamed.  **Special Thanks to Matt Howell and Tim Keller for help on this

]]> Hosea provides a sobering and thrilling picture of what a relationship with God looks and feels like.  It holds in tension what we think is impossible.  That we are more sinful and broken than we ever thought but more loved and treasured in Jesus Christ than we ever dare dreamed.  **Special Thanks to Matt Howell and Tim Keller for help on this

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1699606 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:00:00 -0400 2031 relatable, relationships, full false Relatable (2) - The Mess and Hurt of Relationships - Genesis 3:1-21 Genesis 3 is the birthplace of all relational sin and hurt, from Racism, to abuse, to mistrust and jealousy.  ***special thanks to Ricky Jones for much of this material

]]> Genesis 3 is the birthplace of all relational sin and hurt, from Racism, to abuse, to mistrust and jealousy.  ***special thanks to Ricky Jones for much of this material

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1656940 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:00:00 -0400 2197 relationships, relatable, full false Relatable (1) - Designed For Relationship - Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25 The design of something tells us its purpose.  Genesis 1-2 gives us a look into his design of humanity.  And what we find is that relationships are at the core of what it means to be human.  *Special thanks to Matt Howell for help on this material

]]> The design of something tells us its purpose.  Genesis 1-2 gives us a look into his design of humanity.  And what we find is that relationships are at the core of what it means to be human.  *Special thanks to Matt Howell for help on this material

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-1625314 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:00:00 -0400 1911 relationships, relatable, ole miss ruf, full false O Come All Ye Unfaithful - Matthew 1:1-6, 16 A one night Christmas celebration at RUF Ole Miss.  The NT introduces Jesus by way of a genealogy.  That may sound strange to us, but it shows us something beautiful about Jesus and His people.  Special thanks to Ricky Jones for his help on this sermon

]]> A one night Christmas celebration at RUF Ole Miss.  The NT introduces Jesus by way of a genealogy.  That may sound strange to us, but it shows us something beautiful about Jesus and His people.  Special thanks to Ricky Jones for his help on this sermon

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-865226 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0500 1832 genealogy, christmas full false Ephesians (12) - Stand Firm, Jesus is Enough - 6:10-20 Paul ends his letter by reminding Christians that they are in a battle.  But it's a battle that has been won by Jesus and so we are called to stand firm in Him.

]]> Paul ends his letter by reminding Christians that they are in a battle.  But it's a battle that has been won by Jesus and so we are called to stand firm in Him.

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-860168 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500 1642 Ephesians full false Ephesians (11) - Anthony Forrest - Obedience & About The Other - 6:1-9 Guest Speaker Anthony Forrest teaches from Ephesians 6 to show the beauty of obedience, the free life of being about the other, and the beauty of Jesus.

]]> Guest Speaker Anthony Forrest teaches from Ephesians 6 to show the beauty of obedience, the free life of being about the other, and the beauty of Jesus.

]]> Anthony Forrest Buzzsprout-849977 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2130 epheisans full false Ephesians (10) - Marriage - 5:20-33 Paul points to marriage as a visible display of how Christ is uniting all things to himself in unity and makes an astonishing claim about its purpose. 

]]> Paul points to marriage as a visible display of how Christ is uniting all things to himself in unity and makes an astonishing claim about its purpose. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-841908 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2348 ephesians full false Ephesians (8) - The New Self - 4:17-31 Paul uses clothing imagery to tell Christians to wear the clothes that fit.  Put on the character of Christ, the new self. 

]]> Paul uses clothing imagery to tell Christians to wear the clothes that fit.  Put on the character of Christ, the new self. 

]]> Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-828713 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1967 ephesians full false Ephesians (6) - Rooted and grounded in love - 3:14-21 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-815621 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2194 ephesians full false Ephesians (5) - Mystery Revealed - 3:1-13 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-810039 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2076 ephesians full false Ephesians (3) - By Grace Alone - 2:1-10 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-796992 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2091 ephesians full false Ephesians (2) - The Unseen Truth - 1:15-23 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-790861 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1821 full false Ephesians (1) - The Foundation - 1:1-14 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-783826 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1580 ephesians full false Leviticus (13) - Blessings and Cursings - 26 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-696790 Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1977 Leviticus full false Leviticus (12) - Day of Jubilee - 25:1-22 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-696779 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2003 Leviticus full false Leviticus (11) - Rest And Celebration - 23 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-688903 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1835 Leviticus full false Leviticus (10) - Love Your Neighbor - 19 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-682571 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1840 leviticus full false Leviticus (8) - Idolatry and Life - 17 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-672954 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1787 leviticus full false Leviticus (7) - Assured of Forgiveness and Nearness - 16 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-667195 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 2090 Leviticus full false Mark 5 - The One Who Makes You Clean - Tyler Burch Tyler Burch Buzzsprout-664676 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1332 Tyler full false Leviticus (6) - Clean and Unclean - 12-15 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-653585 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 2257 Leviticus full false Leviticus (5) - Food! A Matter of Life and Death - 11 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-649569 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 2117 leviticus full false Leviticus (4) - The Need Of A Priest - 8-10 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-644778 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1820 leviticus full false Leviticus (3) - Sin and Forgiveness - 4-6 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-641877 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 2218 leviticus full false Leviticus (1) - When God Draws Near - 1:1-9 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-631202 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 1616 leviticus full false John (13) - 21:9-25 - Life For Failures Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-601195 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 2253 John full false John (12) - 20:1-21 - Life Secured Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-595838 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 2256 John full false John (11) 19:16-30 - Life By Death Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-589157 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2067 john full false John (10) - 15:1-12 - Life by Abiding Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-587813 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2061 John full false John (9) - 13:1-16 - Life by Love and Humility Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-583295 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2026 john full false John (8) - 11:1-44 - Life Beats Death Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-578848 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2081 john full false John (7) - 8:12,31-38 - Life by Light Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-577309 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1876 John full false John (6) 5:1-18 - Do You Want Life? Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-573767 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1952 John full false John (5) - 4:1-30 - Life Free From Shame Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-569512 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2195 John full false John (4) 3:1-17 - Life By Birth Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-565393 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2022 John full false John (3) - 2:13-22 - Life Through Disruption Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-562687 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1985 john full false John (2) 2:1-12 - The Life Of The Party Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-559513 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1779 John full false John (1) 1:1-18 - Life is a Person Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-557045 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 1603 John full false Acts (12) - Spiritual Idolatry & Opposition - 12:1-23 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-498283 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2066 Acts full false Acts (10) - Spiritual vs. Worldly Living - 12:1-24 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-493466 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 2326 acts full false Acts (9) - Spiritual Inclusion - 10:1-48 Matthew Roelofs Buzzsprout-489859 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1615 Acts full false Acts (6) - Spiritual Courage - Acts 6:8-7:2, 7:51-8:1 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-478085 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1801 Acts full false Acts (5) - Spiritual Decay - Acts 4:32-5:14 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-475730 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 2015 Acts full false Acts (4) - Restoration - 3:1-26 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-470985 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 2033 acts full false Acts (3) - Being Spiritual (Part 2) - 2:22-47 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-467854 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1938 Acts full false Acts (2) - Being Spiritual - 2:1-24 Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-464595 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 1856 Acts full false Saturday Seminar - Glorification Brian Sorgenfrei Buzzsprout-439617 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 5965 glorification full false Too Good To Be True - Ricky Jones Ricky Jones Buzzsprout-373489 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 2355 full false Genesis (14) - The Ultimate Proof - 22:1-18 Brian Sorgenfrei 329481 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 2021 full false Genesis (13) - Friendship with God - 18:16-33 Brian Sorgenfrei 324874 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1746 full false Genesis (12) - The Sign of Laughable Promises - 17:1-27 Brian Sorgenfrei 322314 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1914 full false Genesis (9) - The Call - 11:31-12:20 Brian Sorgenfrei 316056 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1840 full false Genesis (8) - The Mission - 11:1-9 Brian Sorgenfrei 314190 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1853 full false Genesis (7) - The Ensuing Crisis - 6-9 Brian Sorgenfrei 312143 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 2030 full false Genesis (6) - The Conflict - 4:1-16, 25-26 Brian Sorgenfrei 310022 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1887 full false Genesis (5) - The Wreckage - 3:7-24 Brian Sorgenfrei 308010 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1977 full false Genesis (4) - The Entrance of the Antagonist - 3:1-10 Brian Sorgenfrei 305788 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1791 full false Genesis (3) - The Entrance of Humanity - Part 2 - 2:15-25 Brian Sorgenfrei 303918 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1839 full false Genesis (2) - The Entrance of Humanity - 1:26-2:4 Brian Sorgenfrei 301667 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1694 full false Genesis (1) - The Main Character - Genesis 1:1-25 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/299567-genesis-1-the-main-character-genesis-1-1-25.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1501 full false Ten Commandments (12) - The Beauty of Contentment - Exodus 20:1-2, 17, Phil. 4:10-13 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/266329-ten-commandments-12-the-beauty-of-contentment-exodus-20-1-2-17-phil-4-10-13.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1932 10 commandment, 10 commandments, ten commandment, ten commandments full false Ten Commandments (11) - The Beauty of Truth - Exodus 20:1-2, 17, Matthew 5:33-37 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/264385-ten-commandments-11-the-beauty-of-truth-exodus-20-1-2-17-matthew-5-33-37.mp3 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1713 10 commandment, 10 commandments, ten commandment, ten commandments full false Ten Commandments (10) - The Beauty of Generosity - Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28 Anthony Degani http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/262089-ten-commandments-10-the-beauty-of-generosity-exodus-20-15-ephesians-4-28.mp3 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1697 ten commandment, ten commandments, 10 commandment, 10 commandments full false Ten Commandments (9) - The Beauty of Sex - Exodus 20:1-2, 14, Ephesians 5:31-32 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/260284-ten-commandments-9-the-beauty-of-sex-exodus-20-1-2-14-ephesians-5-31-32.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 2193 Ten commandments, ten commandment, 10 commandments, 10 commandment full false Ten Commandments (8) - The Beauty of Life - Exodus 20:13, Matt. 5:21-24 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/257930-ten-commandments-8-the-beauty-of-life-exodus-20-13-matt-5-21-24.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1822 ten commandment, Ten Commandments, 10 commandment, 10 Commandments full false Ten Commandments (7) - The Beauty of Family - Exodus 20:1-2, 12 Wilson West http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/255907-ten-commandments-7-the-beauty-of-family-exodus-20-1-2-12.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 1611 10 commandment, Ten Commandments, 10 commandments, Ten Commandment full false Ten Commandments (6) - The Beauty of Work and Rest - Exodus 20:8-10 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/249816-ten-commandments-6-the-beauty-of-work-and-rest-exodus-20-8-10.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 2073 10 commandments, ten commandment, ten commandments, 10 commandment full false Ten Commandments (5) - The Beauty of God's Name - Exodus 20:7 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/245578-ten-commandments-5-the-beauty-of-god-s-name-exodus-20-7.mp3 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1772 ten commandment, ten commandments, 10 commandment. full false Ten Commandments (4) - The Beauty of God's Image - Exodus 20:1-2, 4-6 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/243337-ten-commandments-4-the-beauty-of-god-s-image-exodus-20-1-2-4-6.mp3 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1627 10 commandments, ten commandment, ten commandments, 10 commandment full false Ten Commandments (3) - The Beauty of God - Exodus 20:1-3 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/241131-ten-commandments-3-the-beauty-of-god-exodus-20-1-3.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 2023 ten commandments, 10 commandments full false Ten Commandments (1) - The Beautiful Life - Luke 10:25-37 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/237214-ten-commandments-1-the-beautiful-life-luke-10-25-37.mp3 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 1588 commandments full false Evangelism (1) - Les Newsom -Winter Conference 2013 Les Newsom http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/73813-evangelism-1-les-newsom-winter-conference-2013.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 2138 full false Evangelism (2) - Les Newsom - Winter Conference Les Newsom http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/73814-evangelism-2-les-newsom-winter-conference.mp3 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 2082 full false Relationships (13) - Salvation Through Marriage Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/67852-relationships-13-salvation-through-marriage.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 2566 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (12) -Marriage Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/66672-relationships-12-marriage.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 2414 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (11) - Love, It's More Than a Feeling Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/66300-relationships-11-love-it-s-more-than-a-feeling.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 2255 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (10) - Sexually Broken Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/65133-relationships-10-sexually-broken.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2738 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (9) - The Beauty of Sex Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/65616-relationships-9-the-beauty-of-sex.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2255 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (8) - Honoring Parents - Kelly Jackson Kelly Jackson http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/63652-relationships-8-honoring-parents-kelly-jackson.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 1752 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (7) - Singleness Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/62842-relationships-7-singleness.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2398 relationships, relationship full false Fall Conference (3) - Dr. Duncan - Numbers 21:1-9 Dr. Ligon Duncan http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/63341-fall-conference-3-dr-duncan-numbers-21-1-9.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2208 fallcon full false Fall Conference (2) - Dr. Duncan - Numbers 5:11-31 Dr. Ligon Duncan http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/63044-fall-conference-2-dr-duncan-numbers-5-11-31.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2455 fallcon full false Fall Conference (1) - Dr. Duncan - Numbers 5:1-4 Ligon Duncan http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/62924-fall-conference-1-dr-duncan-numbers-5-1-4.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2926 fallcon full false Relationships (6) - Wisdom in Dating Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/61131-relationships-6-wisdom-in-dating.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2999 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (5) - Beautiful Women Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/60483-relationships-5-beautiful-women.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2728 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (4) - Respectable Men Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/59609-relationships-4-respectable-men.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2630 relationships, relationship full false Relationships (3) - The Power of Friendship Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/58839-relationships-3-the-power-of-friendship.mp3 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2581 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (2) - Relational Dysfunction.mp3 Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/58064-relationships-2-relational-dysfunction-mp3.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2119 relationship, relationships full false Relationships (1) - Created for Relationship Brian Sorgenfrei http://www.buzzsprout.com/44/57422-relationships-1-created-for-relationship.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 2315 Relationships full false