In His Grip

In this powerful, hard hitting message, Dr. Betters pulls no punches as he takes a part Proverbs 5 - 7 and reveals the downward spiral of adultery, from beginning to end. The scriptures hold nothing back in pulling back the curtain on this one sin that cuts the cord of a marriage. It is a must message for every man and woman who is tempted to betray their spouse. Dr. Betters also outlines fifteen steps that lead to the abyss of despair that is always the end result of adultery. Listen to this clarion call that will open your eyes to the dark side of a sin that the enemy dresses up as beautiful and enticing.

In Part 2 of Purity, Is It Even Possible? Dr. Betters unpacks Psalm 119:9-16, one of the most beautiful scriptures that invite us to experience true wisdom through soaking in God’s Word. We learn that this is where wisdom begins. For our children and ourselves to maintain moral purity, the most critical issue is the fact that there is nothing that can satisfy the inner longing of our souls short of that for which our souls were created … created in the image and likeness of God. In this message, we learn that Satan’s MO involves creating and then infecting a weak spot. This message focuses not only on the scriptural principle, but outlines practical examples of how the enemy tempts us to meet real needs with counterfeit means. Loneliness, the need for genuine intimacy, relationships, community - our culture has created a false means for filling these needs that soon lead to the opposite of what we were seeking

In Part 2 of Purity, Is It Even Possible? Dr. Betters unpacks Psalm 119:9-16, one of the most beautiful scriptures that invite us to experience true wisdom through soaking in God’s Word. We learn that this is where wisdom begins. For our children and ourselves to maintain moral purity, the most critical issue is the fact that there is nothing that can satisfy the inner longing of our souls short of that for which our souls were created … created in the image and likeness of God. In this message, we learn that Satan’s MO involves creating and then infecting a weak spot. This message focuses not only on the scriptural principle, but outlines practical examples of how the enemy tempts us to meet real needs with counterfeit means. Loneliness, the need for genuine intimacy, relationships, community - our culture has created a false means for filling these needs that soon lead to the opposite of what we were seeking

In Purity - Is it Even Possible, Dr. Betters asks listeners searching questions that cry out for answers in an immoral culture that is soaked with temptation that seems impossible to resist. He reminds us that the first nine chapters of Proverbs outline practical life principles designed to turn the hearts of our children toward our God. There is acknowledgement of the power of sexual temptation but there is also a description of lust that is never satisfied when we buy into the myth of the greener grass. Join Dr. Betters as he lays a foundation for resisting temptation and experiencing the joy of obedience.

In Purity - Is it Even Possible, Dr. Betters asks listeners searching questions that cry out for answers in an immoral culture that is soaked with temptation that seems impossible to resist. He reminds us that the first nine chapters of Proverbs outline practical life principles designed to turn the hearts of our children toward our God. There is acknowledgement of the power of sexual temptation but there is also a description of lust that is never satisfied when we buy into the myth of the greener grass. Join Dr. Betters as he lays a foundation for resisting temptation and experiencing the joy of obedience.

Suicide was on teen Denise Haas’ mind a lot, so much so that she tried several times to take her life. Her parents’ divorce shattered her world and living didn’t seem like a good option. In this compelling conversation, Denise transparently shares her story in an attempt to grab  the hands of teens who are struggling with similar darkness and compel them to “just hold on!” This conversation not only offers help to the hurting teen but also gives practical ways to come alongside a teenager who is contemplating suicide.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Suicide was on teen Denise Haas’ mind a lot, so much so that she tried several times to take her life. Her parents’ divorce shattered her world and living didn’t seem like a good option. In this compelling conversation, Denise transparently shares her story in an attempt to grab  the hands of teens who are struggling with similar darkness and compel them to “just hold on!” This conversation not only offers help to the hurting teen but also gives practical ways to come alongside a teenager who is contemplating suicide.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Dr. Betters continues this look at Psalm 116 by unpacking what it means to rest in the confidence of God’s love and grace. We all struggle with self-doubts, with grief over mistakes and bad choices. How do we find rest for our souls? Listen as the words of the Psalms reveal a transparent lament for God’s grace and mercy to cover him with the rest that only comes from knowing Jesus. Psalm 116 is packed with the transparent story of one man’s struggle to face death with peace and confidence in the grace of God. His lament is book ended by a declaration of God’s ability to give him deep rest in the middle of broken places. Take comfort from this strong exhortation to rest in God as you struggle in your own pathway. The writer of Psalm 116 is transparent about his own struggle to trust God when it seemed that all men were liars and sin reigned supreme. But he also seems to be saying, that in spite of what it looks like, I choose to believe and trust God in this dark world. The challenge is for us to do the same. Psalm 116 is a place of strong exhortation and comfort for those who long to walk by faith when all around seems to be falling apart.

In this series from the Psalms, Building a Spiritual Legacy, Dr. Betters asks the question, What kind of legacy do I want to leave my children and grandchildren? In this message, he says, “I want my grandchildren to learn to be content and to have grateful spirits rooted in their salvation, a salvation that never presumes upon the grace of God. In this message we learn that a thankful heart hinders a presumptuous spirit. Dr. Betters focuses our attention on Psalm 116:7a - Be at rest once more, O my soul in this continuing series from the Psalms, Building a Spiritual Legacy. The word “rest” is in the plural and speaks of the many kinds of rests we receive from a lifetime of trials when we face death’s door. Think of it, we need rest from terrors of the heart, from pangs of conscience, self-doubt, broken trusts, bodily pain and uncertainty. The list goes on and on. And yet, the Psalmist writes that it is time to be at rest. Why? Because the Lord has been good to him. This Psalm is a source of deep comfort as we consider the frailties of life and how to find “rest for our souls” in the middle of chaos and troubled days.

Have you ever been able to take the next step in your own life journey because of the way another person responded to similar circumstances? Have you gained hope by watching someone ahead of you in the same pathway? Psalm 84 describes how those who “have set their hearts on pilgrimage” leave springs of refreshing water for those who come behind them. We can go “from strength to strength” as we drink from those springs of someone else’s faith journey. Dr. Betters opens up the priceless truths of Psalm 84 as he describes journeying through the Valley of Baca (Misery) in a way that offers help and hope to others. The beautiful Psalm is a place of comfort and encouragement for anyone who longs to experience intimacy with Christ. In this powerful miniseries in the Building A Spiritual Legacy series on the Psalms, Dr. Betters leads us into the sanctuary of dwelling with our Lord. This message invites us to experience the power and peace of passing through the Valley of Baca or misery in a way that leaves hope and help for those who come behind us. This message encourages listeners to recognize that no matter how difficult the journey, we can help others by the way we respond to the circumstances. Our trust will leave springs of hope for those who come behind us.