How do we keep going? When we're bogged down, discouraged by the state of the world or, perhaps, our own circumstances, where do we go to muster the faith to continue to grow?

We look back.

What's the "therefore" there for in Hebrews 12:1? This is a unique "therefore," occurring only one other time in the New Testament. It's, perhaps, a "therefore" of exasperation. The Hebrews Hall of Faith is not just some boring list of old names that are dead and turning into dust in some grave—they're evidence.

We have so many men and women of faith who have gone before us, who believed in something they didn't see and are now witnesses. Therefore: look back. Consider the evidence. Lay aside every encumbrance. Consider Him who endured the greatest hostility against Himself by sinners so that you and I will not grow weary and lose heart.

This sermon was originally recorded at Mood Bible Institute's Founder's Week in 2007 at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

This sermon was originally recorded at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX in 2014.

What if God's Grace makes you angry?

What if God, by the demonstration of His kindness and mercy, shows someone grace that you or I think are not deserving? How do we respond to that? 

How do we ask for God's grace for people we hate? That's at the crux of Jonah's complaint. Michael teaches through the book of Jonah.

Resources and more in our Show Notes.

Michael teaches through Psalm 40.

The way through our present troubles is found in looking to God's faithfulness in our past.

This sermon was originally recorded at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX in 2011.

Originally recorded at Cedarville Unversity in 2008, Michael teaches through Psalm 101.

Originally recorded at Cedarville Unversity in 2008, Michael teaches through Psalm 12 with a poignant reminder of the power of words—God's, others', and our own.

John 3:16 is perhaps the most widely-known verse in Scripture, but how well do we really know it? Michael gives context to this oft-quoted text to help us understand the nature and function of God's love.

Come back next week for a sermon on John 3:16 (a bonus episode) and then check back in late-fall when we will be airing our next series on Proverbs. If you aren't on our email list, now is the time! Go to https://michaelincontext.com and on the bottom left of our website you can sign up to receive updates on new episodes.

Dr. Michael Easley teaches from Philippians 4:20-23

Dr. Michael Easley teaches from Philippians 4:14-19

"Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

Dr. Michael Easley teaches from Philippians 4:8-9