As Jesus’ earthly ministry grew in prominence, His standing in the minds of the religious leaders worsened. They resisted His criticisms of their religious system, believing their views to be right, and His to be wrong. In Luke 11, we read of the climax of this contest when Jesus sternly and openly rebuked the Scribes and Pharisees of Israel. Luke Imperato, Director of Residential Counseling, helps us to see the core problems with the religious system of Jesus’ day, and warns us not to let those same faults infect our walk with the Lord. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

As Jesus’ earthly ministry grew in prominence, His standing in the minds of the religious leaders worsened. They resisted His criticisms of their religious system, believing their views to be right, and His to be wrong. In Luke 11, we read of the climax of this contest when Jesus sternly and openly rebuked the Scribes and Pharisees of Israel. Luke Imperato, Director of Residential Counseling, helps us to see the core problems with the religious system of Jesus’ day, and warns us not to let those same faults infect our walk with the Lord. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Beware of Creating Your Own Religious System

When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He began with the remarkable statement that God is “Our Father.” Now while Israel had addressed God as “Father” in previous generations, Jesus was establishing a foundation of intimacy with God that was unprecedented in that time. Even today, many believers can walk away from this vital element of their prayer lives. But in this week’s message, Dustin Renz calls us to seek this kind of intimacy with our Heavenly Father. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He began with the remarkable statement that God is “Our Father.” Now while Israel had addressed God as “Father” in previous generations, Jesus was establishing a foundation of intimacy with God that was unprecedented in that time. Even today, many believers can walk away from this vital element of their prayer lives. But in this week’s message, Dustin Renz calls us to seek this kind of intimacy with our Heavenly Father. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Approaching our Father in Prayer

One day Jesus visited the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Each woman responded quite differently to the presence of the Lord. Martha worked busily to tend to the needs of Jesus and His disciples, while Mary simply sat in the Lord’s presence. Many sermons have expressed the difference between a Mary and a Martha heart, but few do so in a way that connects this dichotomy with sexual addiction. Join us as Pastor Steve Gallagher explores the difference between Mary and Martha in a different light, showing us the one necessary thing we must have if we are to walk in victory over sexual sin. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

One day Jesus visited the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Each woman responded quite differently to the presence of the Lord. Martha worked busily to tend to the needs of Jesus and His disciples, while Mary simply sat in the Lord’s presence. Many sermons have expressed the difference between a Mary and a Martha heart, but few do so in a way that connects this dichotomy with sexual addiction. Join us as Pastor Steve Gallagher explores the difference between Mary and Martha in a different light, showing us the one necessary thing we must have if we are to walk in victory over sexual sin. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by <a href="https://www.lockman.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lockman Foundation</a>. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The One Necessary Thing

In this week’s chapel message, Pastor Ed looks at the characters surrounding the parable of the Good Samaritan. As he explores their spiritual lives, we find that this passage is incredibly relevant for anyone battling to overcome sexual sin. Listen in as we learn how that is, and what we truly must do to inherit eternal life. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this week’s chapel message, Pastor Ed looks at the characters surrounding the parable of the Good Samaritan. As he explores their spiritual lives, we find that this passage is incredibly relevant for anyone battling to overcome sexual sin. Listen in as we learn how that is, and what we truly must do to inherit eternal life. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

In Luke 10, we find Jesus sending out His disciples to towns and villages to prepare the way for Him. For anyone caught in sexual sin, this passage may not seem very relevant or helpful. But in this week’s chapel message, Nate offers 5 insights into the state of those Israelites whom the disciples were sent to minister to. These thoughts, we believe, will offer any of you struggling with addiction real hope for salvation in Christ. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In Luke 10, we find Jesus sending out His disciples to towns and villages to prepare the way for Him. For anyone caught in sexual sin, this passage may not seem very relevant or helpful. But in this week’s chapel message, Nate offers 5 insights into the state of those Israelites whom the disciples were sent to minister to. These thoughts, we believe, will offer any of you struggling with addiction real hope for salvation in Christ. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Jesus Really Does Want to Save You

One of the great “I am” statements Jesus made in the gospel of John was, “I am the Good Shepherd.” This wonderful revelation harkened back to Israel’s former leaders and the wonderful deeds God had performed through them. It proclaimed boldly Jesus’ Messianic purpose and even presented Him as the antithesis of the religious leaders of His day. As we explore Jesus’ words from John chapter 10 in this week’s message, we discover 7 timeless truths about Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

One of the great “I am” statements Jesus made in the gospel of John was, “I am the Good Shepherd.” This wonderful revelation harkened back to Israel’s former leaders and the wonderful deeds God had performed through them. It proclaimed boldly Jesus’ Messianic purpose and even presented Him as the antithesis of the religious leaders of His day. As we explore Jesus’ words from John chapter 10 in this week’s message, we discover 7 timeless truths about Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Amen, Amen

John 9 recounts the amazing testimony of a blind man who was healed by Jesus. You would think everyone who saw this man healed would have praised God and put their faith in Christ immediately. Yet many simply questioned the miracle. Others feared what others might think if they testified to the truth. Still others’ hearts were hardened and filled with hatred. Only the blind man himself would truly see the miracle for what it was – a revelation of the Messiah. In this week’s message, Dustin Renz explores the responses to Jesus’ miracle through 7 conversations found in John Chapter 9. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

John 9 recounts the amazing testimony of a blind man who was healed by Jesus. You would think everyone who saw this man healed would have praised God and put their faith in Christ immediately. Yet many simply questioned the miracle. Others feared what others might think if they testified to the truth. Still others’ hearts were hardened and filled with hatred. Only the blind man himself would truly see the miracle for what it was – a revelation of the Messiah. In this week’s message, Dustin Renz explores the responses to Jesus’ miracle through 7 conversations found in John Chapter 9. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Catching Sight of the Messiah

Light and darkness. These are two spiritual realities which oppose one other. For millennia, our world has sat in darkness. It’s up to each of us individually whether we want to submit to Christ and follow Him into His Kingdom of Light. Join us this week as Pastor Steve Gallagher unpacks these profound truths, which come to us out of chapter 8 of John’s gospel. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Light and darkness. These are two spiritual realities which oppose one other. For millennia, our world has sat in darkness. It’s up to each of us individually whether we want to submit to Christ and follow Him into His Kingdom of Light. Join us this week as Pastor Steve Gallagher unpacks these profound truths, which come to us out of chapter 8 of John’s gospel. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by <a href="https://www.lockman.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lockman Foundation</a>. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Light, Darkness, and the Great Decision

How do you respond when your sin and shame are exposed? Do you run and hide, cowering in self-pity? Do you try to cover up your sin? Or do you run to Jesus? In John 8, we get a clear picture of the hope we have when we make the right decision and come to Jesus with our sin and shame. 

How do you respond when your sin and shame are exposed? Do you run and hide, cowering in self-pity? Do you try to cover up your sin? Or do you run to Jesus? In John 8, we get a clear picture of the hope we have when we make the right decision and come to Jesus with our sin and shame.

Caught in the Act

Near the end of His life, Jesus made a profound statement about the Holy Spirit which many at that time didn’t understand. But those who understood what He was saying and were willing to respond were given a great gift: the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we unpack Jesus' words in John 7, and discover the benefits of living a life led by the Holy Spirit. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Near the end of His life, Jesus made a profound statement about the Holy Spirit which many at that time didn’t understand. But those who understood what He was saying and were willing to respond were given a great gift: the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we unpack Jesus' words in John 7, and discover the benefits of living a life led by the Holy Spirit. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Our Great Need for a Spirit-Led Life

For the past 35 years, Pure Life Ministries has been guiding men into freedom from sexual sin and into a relationship with God. These sermons, from the residential campus chapel, get to the root issue of sin as well as guide believers into a vibrant life in God.

Have you ever asked the Lord to do something for you only to find that He didn’t seem to answer your request? Maybe things even seemed to go the opposite of the way you had hoped they would. This can make us feel like something is wrong, but the Bible reveals that this is actually normal. Even those who knew Jesus when He was on this earth were often confused by the way He acted. Yet Jesus was always working very purposely according to His Father’s good and perfect will. Join us as Nate Danser helps us see the character of God in the confusion of our lives. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Have you ever asked the Lord to do something for you only to find that He didn’t seem to answer your request? Maybe things even seemed to go the opposite of the way you had hoped they would. This can make us feel like something is wrong, but the Bible reveals that this is actually normal. Even those who knew Jesus when He was on this earth were often confused by the way He acted. Yet Jesus was always working very purposely according to His Father’s good and perfect will. Join us as Nate Danser helps us see the character of God in the confusion of our lives. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Understanding Jesus in Hard Times

What happens when you see a fellow Christian doing something you believe is wrong? You might react in any number of unbiblical responses. Anger, fear, criticism and self-righteousness are just a few examples. But how do we overcome these sinful responses in order to show Christlike love to our erring brothers? In this week's sermon, Josh helps us unpack this difficult topic. We hope if brings real and practical help to areas of confusion and strife in your own life.

What happens when you see a fellow Christian doing something you believe is wrong? You might react in any number of unbiblical responses. Anger, fear, criticism and self-righteousness are just a few examples. But how do we overcome these sinful responses in order to show Christlike love to our erring brothers? In this week's sermon, Josh helps us unpack this difficult topic. We hope if brings real and practical help to areas of confusion and strife in your own life.

5 Keys to Biblical Confrontation

In most societies, the goal of life is often aimed at gaining wealth or status. Oftentimes its men and women who are strong-willed and able to impose their desires on other people who rise to the top. But Jesus’ Kingdom is not built that way. The way to the top in the heavenly realm follows a completely different trajectory. In this message, Dustin Renz shows us how this is true, using Scripture, and explores 5 characteristics that define those who will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.‍

In most societies, the goal of life is often aimed at gaining wealth or status. Oftentimes its men and women who are strong-willed and able to impose their desires on other people who rise to the top. But Jesus’ Kingdom is not built that way. The way to the top in the heavenly realm follows a completely different trajectory. In this message, Dustin Renz shows us how this is true, using Scripture, and explores 5 characteristics that define those who will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 2020 by <a href="https://www.lockman.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lockman Foundation</a>. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.‍

The Kingdom Belongs to Such as These

When Jesus answers your cry with a question, it can often feel like He is ignoring your need. But the truth is that in that moment He is giving you exactly what you need. He is doing you a great kindness by helping you to grow in your faith. Whether you’re struggling with sexual sin or have been walking in victory for a long time, we pray that this message by Steve Gallagher will encourage you in your journey of faith. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

When Jesus answers your cry with a question, it can often feel like He is ignoring your need. But the truth is that in that moment He is giving you exactly what you need. He is doing you a great kindness by helping you to grow in your faith. Whether you’re struggling with sexual sin or have been walking in victory for a long time, we pray that this message by Steve Gallagher will encourage you in your journey of faith. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by <a href="https://www.lockman.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lockman Foundation</a>. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Do You Have the Faith to Be Free?

This week, Nate takes us through the story of Jesus’ transfiguration and its context to help see the connection between this wonderful picture of Jesus in His glory, and His suffering on the Cross. We hope it’s an encouragement to keep faith in the midst of suffering. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

This week, Nate takes us through the story of Jesus’ transfiguration and its context to help see the connection between this wonderful picture of Jesus in His glory, and His suffering on the Cross. We hope it’s an encouragement to keep faith in the midst of suffering. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Why Do Christians Suffer?

How can we identify a follower of Jesus? If we saw a full-time minister, or someone heavily involved in evangelism, or just someone who faithfully attends church every time the doors are open, we might confidently say, “they’re surely a follower of Christ.” But, those things, while all great, aren’t necessarily signs someone is on the Narrow Way. So in this sermon, Ed Buch shares three things that define all real followers of Christ.  Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

How can we identify a follower of Jesus? If we saw a full-time minister, or someone heavily involved in evangelism, or just someone who faithfully attends church every time the doors are open, we might confidently say, “they’re surely a follower of Christ.” But, those things, while all great, aren’t necessarily signs someone is on the Narrow Way. So in this sermon, Ed Buch shares three things that define all real followers of Christ.  Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

3 Simple Steps to Following Jesus

With the wealth, prosperity and endless modern innovations of our society, you would think we would have everything needed to live “the good life.” But isn’t the opposite actually true? Isn’t it more accurate to say that the more of the world’s pleasures we have, the more empty we feel? You see, what this world has to offer can never meet our true needs. It’s only God Himself, and the good gifts He gives, that do. Join us today as Josh discusses the abundant goodness of God in this week’s message. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

With the wealth, prosperity and endless modern innovations of our society, you would think we would have everything needed to live “the good life.” But isn’t the opposite actually true? Isn’t it more accurate to say that the more of the world’s pleasures we have, the more empty we feel? You see, what this world has to offer can never meet our true needs. It’s only God Himself, and the good gifts He gives, that do. Join us today as Josh discusses the abundant goodness of God in this week’s message. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 2020 by <a href="https://www.lockman.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lockman Foundation</a>. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Oh Goodness!

When Jesus called out the Sadducees and Pharisees, His words were often direct, plainly calling out the wickedness hidden in their hearts. It’s easy to read into His words our own harsh or angry spirit, but the truth is that when God rebukes us, He does so in love and in the eager desire that we would change our ways. That’s what happened in Matthew 16 when Jesus called out the religious leaders of Israel and warned His disciples to beware of their teaching. In this passage, we see the desire of Jesus for His disciples to not allow sin in their hearts to go unchecked, thereby ruining them. And in it, we see that He desires to give us His power and strength to be able to overcome sin in our lives. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

When Jesus called out the Sadducees and Pharisees, His words were often direct, plainly calling out the wickedness hidden in their hearts. It’s easy to read into His words our own harsh or angry spirit, but the truth is that when God rebukes us, He does so in love and in the eager desire that we would change our ways. That’s what happened in Matthew 16 when Jesus called out the religious leaders of Israel and warned His disciples to beware of their teaching. In this passage, we see the desire of Jesus for His disciples to not allow sin in their hearts to go unchecked, thereby ruining them. And in it, we see that He desires to give us His power and strength to be able to overcome sin in our lives. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

A Cry for the Holy Spirit

But God isn’t interested in simply meeting the needs that we think we have. He is interested in meeting the spiritual needs He knows will bring us lasting joy, peace and freedom from sin. Ed Buch testifies to this great, need-meeting compassion of the Lord this week, and teaches us what kind of person is it is whom the Lord delights to show His love to. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

But God isn’t interested in simply meeting the needs that we think we have. He is interested in meeting the spiritual needs He knows will bring us lasting joy, peace and freedom from sin. Ed Buch testifies to this great, need-meeting compassion of the Lord this week, and teaches us what kind of person is it is whom the Lord delights to show His love to. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Christ’s Compassion Will Satisfy You

In the gospels we learn that Jesus is very concerned about our faith. We read how He loved to see a person display great faith, and that He marveled disappointedly at little faith. He wasn’t afraid to act in ways that were hard and confusing in order to help people grow in their faith. That’s what happened to the Canaanite woman. Jesus seemed to be disinterested in helping her. But in the end, He would rejoice over her great faith. And though the path to get what she needed was difficult, He gladly gave her all that she needed!

In the gospels we learn that Jesus is very concerned about our faith. We read how He loved to see a person display great faith, and that He marveled disappointedly at little faith. He wasn’t afraid to act in ways that were hard and confusing in order to help people grow in their faith. That’s what happened to the Canaanite woman. Jesus seemed to be disinterested in helping her. But in the end, He would rejoice over her great faith. And though the path to get what she needed was difficult, He gladly gave her all that she needed!

Scraps of Mercy

As a graduate of PLM I treasure my time spent there in such a godly, Christ centered place. Some of my most profound experiences with God happened in that beautiful little chapel there in Kentucky. It’s so refreshing to see and hear a service from PLM and to see God still at work in the lives of my brothers there. It’s been a long time since I was there and most of the staff has changed but the message and the godly atmosphere remains intact. There is nothing like being there in person, in the midst of the fire of God. However, since I can’t be there physically these chapel services help me to be there spiritually. I listen to them again and again they are such a blessing. Thank you for all you do for us there at PLM. God bless you.

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