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The Book of Ruth, Part 6: Boaz Arrives

In this episode of Noble Bereans, we get our first glimpse of Boaz in action as he begins to put Ruth under his covering of protection and provision, even before he re...

The Book of Ruth, Part 5: Boaz's Field

Ruth continues in the same respectful way as we've seen thus far, and she takes it upon herself to go into the fields to harvest some of the leftover Barley. This is w...

The Book of Ruth, Part 4: Call Me Bitter

In this episode we look at Naomi's and Ruth's arrival into Bethlehem, joy in the eyes of some, but bitterness in the eyes of Naomi, who even asks to be called by a dif...

The Book of Ruth, Part 3: Insistent Devotion

In this episode we explore a difference in Orpah and Ruth, learning a key point that may have inspired Ruth to accompany Naomi at all costs.

The Book of Ruth: The Levirate Marriage

In this episode we continue our study in the fascinating book of Ruth, learning a bit more of the back story and some of the motivation of why Orpah and Ruth might hav...

The Book of Ruth: Background and Introduction

The book of Ruth is a fascinating book of the Bible that contains many facets worth exploring. Over the next several weeks we’re going to do just that. Today we’ll spe...

Our God is Worthy, Part 2: Because He's the King of Kings

Christians don't often focus on why God is worthy. In this episode we'll begin to explore this topic to understand why we should praise His name.

Our God is Worthy, Part 1: Let Everything That Has Breath ...

Why do we exist? To succeed in life? To make a difference? To win souls? In today's episode we get to the very essence of our existence - why we are here.

Are Christians Better: Be Humble, Not Arrogant

The Bible makes it clear that arrogance is not Godlike, and humbleness is an attribute of those who follow God. In today's episode we go through some verses supporting...

Are Christians Better Than Everyone Else, Part 1: The Humbling Truth

Christians are often accused, rightly or wrongly, of acting as if they are better than everyone else, but is this true? Are they better than everyone else? We begin ex...

Training to be a Christian - Part 4: The End of the Game

Today is our final episode on training to be a Christian, and this time we're talking about the end of the game.

Training to be a Christian - Part 3: Listening to the Coach

Today we continue our discussion on training to be a Christian, getting into the real day-to-day activities we should be implementing.

Training to be a Christian - Part 2: The Training Regiment

Today we continue our discussion on training to be a Christian, getting into the real day-to-day activities we should be implementing.

Training to be a Christian: Part 1 (What You Give Up)

In this first episode of season 3 we're beginning a series looking at Christian training.

How Deep is Our Loyalty

Our topic this morning is one that we might carry on next week as well: loyalty to God. My question is how deep is our loyalty? What would we do to keep from having co...

Psalms 23

Today we’re doing something a little different - a simple reading of a chapter in the Bible: Psalms 23.

What Does Loving God Look Like?

Today we explore what it means to love God - what does that look like?

Four Flights, Three Semis, Two Rude Reps, and an Accident

God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good, right? So what about when things don't go well? Today I'll share my own personal experience with four flights,...

All For His Glory

This week I had an interesting realization that everything that happens is for His glory! This began while on a flight, as I reflected on how blessed I am when I trave...

Continuing Thoughts on Prayer

Today we are continuing our discussion from last week, learning more about how God answers prayer.

Does God Answer Prayer?

Does God Answer Prayer? This is a question many Christians ask, and today we'll start to uncover the answer.

Standing at the Threshold

Psalms 84 has come to my attention more than once lately, and I am finding a real richness in one verse in particular. In verse ten we are reminded how much better it ...

The Darkness of Hate

In 1 John 2:3-11, John gives us a commandment that isn't new, but yet it's different. Join in today to find out more about this commandment and what it means to us.

With Your Heart AND Your Mouth

In today's episode, I'll be sharing a passage I came across in today's Bible study about the importance of confessing Christ with our mouths.

Revisiting Idols

In today's episode we explore what Paul says idolatry is and what that means to us.

What is Worship?

In today's episode we explore the root meaning of a Hebrew word used for worship.

Prioritizing God

What priority is God in your life? Do your actions speak as loud as your words? Join us today as we explore this topic.

Flee From Idolatry

Idols: they're not just stone or metal statues that we worship. In today's episode we explore idols we have in our lives that might keep us from God.

The Little Sins

Today we explore the importance of eradicating sin, even the little sin. I also share a couple of sins I've been wrestling with lately.

Coming to Believe!

Today we conclude this opening series on what it means to be a Noble Berean with the most important lesson of all: coming to believe!

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