The Fear of the Lord, the Cast of Characters

fear of the Lord

Have you heard the joke that maybe Solomon dropped his dissertation on his way to have it bound? Perhaps that’s why his Proverbs can seem so disorganized…but that isn’t the case at all.

What does it mean to “lift up your horn”?

lift up your horn

Q: What does it mean to “lift up your horn” like in 1 Samuel 2:1a: “Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is lifted up by the Lord.”?

What’s Big Starts Small

Mike Novotny what's big starts small

Mike Novotny, author of “What’s Big Starts Small,” joins Michael to talk through common distractions that may prevent us from realizing our growth and maturity in Christ.

The Fear of the Lord, the Beginning of Wisdom

The beginning of Wisdom

New Season, New Series: The Fear of the Lord, The Beginning of Wisdom. Join us for a study of the book of Proverbs.

Can Women Be Deacons?

can women be deacons

Q: Can women be deacons? Were deacons an actual “office” in the first church, or were they simply servants/volunteers as the word denotes?

What if Hope is Across the Street?

What if hope is across the street?

Originally recorded at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, Virginia, Jim Traficant, Frank Finelli, and Jeremy Traficant share the story of how God moved powerfully in the midst of multiple urgent medical crises.

Will I Get My Dream Home in Heaven?

Will We Get Our Dream Home in Heaven?

Q: My question is do you think our home in heaven will be our dream home? I know we’ll be completely satisfied with Jesus, but I just wonder if our longings on earth will be fulfilled in Heaven.

Live Your Truth and Other Lies

Alisa Childers Live Your Truth and Other Lies

Alisa Childers began re-examining her faith after a jarring experience in an unexpected place left her questioning what she believed—and why. In this episode, she talks with Michael about rebuilding her faith intellectually through studying apologetics and hermeneutics.
Alisa’s newest book, “Live Your Truth and Other Lies,” exposes five damaging lies that permeate our culture, both inside and outside the church, and ultimately leave us “anxious, exhausted, and self-obsessed.”

Profitable in Every Way: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

profitable in every way

The best investment any one of us can make is the one many of us struggle to prioritize. If you’ve struggled to spend time in the Word lately, this message is for you. In this sermon, originally recorded at Mood Bible Institute’s Founder’s Week in 2019 at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, Michael teaches through 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and demonstrates that scripture—all scripture—is profitable in a person’s life in every way.

Other reasoning aside, should Christian parents have their sons circumcised for theological reasons?

Should Christian Parents Have Their Sons Circumcised For Theological Reasons?

Q: Health, cultural, or traditional reasons aside: should Christian parents have their sons circumcised for religious or theological reasons?