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Summer Sermon Series | John Piper: “God’s Passion for His Glory”
What keeps a Christian from tipping over when the crosswinds of life hit?
In this final Sermon of our Summer Series on the For the Gospel Podcast, John Piper shows that a God-centered vision is what keeps us from collapsing under pressure. This is not motivational fluff—this is the ballast that holds you steady for the long journey of obedience.
Summer Sermon Series | John Piper: “Don’t Waste Your Life”
In this video, John Piper opens Galatians 6:14 and proclaims the cross of Christ as the only thing worth boasting in. He calls Christians to live lives shaped by Calvary—where every joy and trial is seen as a blood-bought mercy, and every purpose is surrendered to God’s glory. The message is clear: don’t waste your life on what won’t last.
Summer Sermon Series | Dr. Charles R. Swindoll: "Standing Strong in Stressful Times”
In this second sermon from our Summer Series ,Dr. Charles R. Swindoll draws us into the quiet, weathered wisdom of the apostle Paul in his final days. Preaching from 2 Timothy 4, Swindoll offers a look at what it means to endure hardship, face betrayal, and remain faithful to the very end.
What Jesus’ Birth Means for You
In this episode, Costi Hinn considers the hope found in the words of Isaiah 9:6-7 and reflects on what the birth of Christ means for us.
How to Share the Gospel
In this week's podcast episode, Costi Hinn gives practical wisdom about the essentials of sharing the gospel and counsels on how to create and make the most of opportunities that will change someone's life.
The Devastating Effects of the Prosperity Gospel in Africa (w/ Conrad Mbewe)
In this special episode of the For The Gospel podcast, Conrad Mbewe sits down with Costi Hinn at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY to talk about the exportation of the prosperity gospel from North America to Africa and the havoc it wreaks as it continues to spread like wildfire.
What The Gospel Is Not
As a ministry that focuses on the truth… we are for the gospel. But by the very definition of being for something, that means we are then against what contradicts what we are for. In light of this, Costi Hinn continues his series on the gospel by exposing five common ways the gospel gets distorted and turns to the Bible for the truth.
What Is the Gospel?
In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a brand new series on the gospel that will strengthen your ability to share it with others.
Summer Sermon Series | Sinclair Ferguson: “Affection”
The final sermon in our summer series is one for every pastor and church member to remember that affection for Jesus and from Jesus ought to permeate our thinking and motivate our Christian living. Sinclair Ferguson goes for the heart in this message from Basics 2024 at Parkside Church titled, “Affection.”
Why Aren't All Prayers Answered?
In this final episode of the series on prayer, Costi Hinn not only unpacks the sovereignty of God over the outcomes of prayer, but also provides a deeper look into eight examples in Scripture where God either did not answer prayers or chose not to hear prayers. This episode will point you back to the grace of God and remind you that repentance and humility are vital to a thriving prayer life.
Why Do You Pray?
In this episode, Costi Hinn provides 5 questions for assessing your prayer motives and digs into James 4:1-5. Not only do we need to be careful of judging the motives of others, we also need to be most diligent in assessing our own motives for prayer.
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…
In this final episode of the parables series, Costi Hinn unpacks two parables that Jesus uses to explain what the kingdom of heaven is like (Matthew 13:44-46).
The Good Samaritan
When a lawyer stands up and publicly tries to test Jesus in order to embarrass Him with a question, the Lord responds with a question of His own. What follows that moment is one of the most well-known parables in history called “The Good Samaritan.” In this episode, Costi Hinn walks you through this parable and explains the core truths that Christians should apply as they seek to love God and their neighbor.
The Vineyard Workers
In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks Matthew 20:1-13 and the parable of the vineyard workers. In this passage, Jesus highlights the nature of God’s sovereign grace and His prerogative to save who He wants to, when He wants to, and use them however He wants to. This episode will be a great encouragement to those who may feel like a second-class citizen in Christ because they are late bloomers when it comes to salvation.
The Four Soils
In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the parable of the four soils (also called “parable of the sower”) in which Jesus delivers clear and convicting truth about human hearts and how they receive the seed of the Word. Many people don’t understand this parable, but Christ makes it easy to interpret as He provides His own explanation in Matthew 13:18-23.
The Pharisee and the Publican
In this episode Costi Hinn explains the meaning of Jesus’ parable about two men who went up to the temple to pray one day. Themes in this episode include justification by faith, humility, repentance, self-righteousness, and salvation.
The Prodigal Son
In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series through the parables by unpacking truths from Jesus' teaching on the prodigal son that speak to lost souls and religious hypocrites. Themes include sin, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, and forgiveness. Whether you're a long-time Christian or new to faith, the lessons from this parable will bring you back to the foundation of salvation and God's love for us.
The Unforgiving Servant
Jesus warns us to be careful of being unforgiving in light of how forgiven we are. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Unforgiving Servant” and reminds us why all Christians forgive, and clarifies what forgiveness is not.
How to Interpret the Parables
In this new 8-part series, Costi Hinn walks through several key parables and teaches how to interpret them. Whether by allegorizing them or misapplying them, many people miss the point of one of Jesus' most prominent teaching tools. This series will make you more confident and knowledgeable in your understanding of parables and help you apply them faithfully in your walk with the Lord.
Growing Close to God Through Loss w/ Tim Challies
In this 3-part series, Costi Hinn interviews pastor and author Tim Challies about the loss of his son, Nick, who was called home to the Lord suddenly in 2020. In the final episode of the series, Tim reflects on how he was brought closer to the Lord in the midst of such a tragic and unthinkable season of loss.