Teaching by Book: 2 Timothy
The Superlative Nature of Love, Part 2
Love is not to be construed as agreement and disagreement is not to be construed as hate. The gospel is best communicated when the conviction of those who believe it can be observed by those who don’t.
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The Gospel Virus And How It Spreads During Troubling Times
While pressure merely reveals character, the gospel shapes it. Do not live in a spirit of fear or divisiveness, but in humility and boldness cling to the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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In the Beginning, Part 4: The Anatomy of Sin
To the degree you see yourself as broken, you will empathize with the brokenness of others. Sin breaks our relationship with God, but reconciliation is found in Christ.
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The Ultimate Contradiction
After thousands of years of human innovation, knowledge and advancement, the human heart in its natural state remains unchanged. No matter how much we advance in knowledge, the abuse of knowledge will always negate its benefits.
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The Forgotten War, Part 6 – The Armor of God
Perhaps the greatest strategy the enemy has against the church is sideline Christians by making them comfortable to the point that they have no impact on the world around them. But God provides all we need for the battle, and He provides the victory.
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Do Not Be Ashamed
Paul exhorted his protege Timothy to trust in the Lord enough to boldly and confidently proclaim the Gospel. As Christians, we must also not be ashamed to stand firmly on the truth.
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What I Would Say to an Atheist
Faith is often viewed as turning off the intellect and taking a blind leap in the dark. But fact is, everyone operates by faith based on certain evidences. The question is not whether or not we live by faith. Everyone does. The question is, faith in what?
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Things Dads Say
For better or worse, what was communicated (or not communicated) by our earthly fathers invariably shapes how we view God. Pastor Paul Goodnight teaches on how being “in Christ” is key to appropriating the grace our Heavenly Father freely extends.
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Making Molehills Out of Mountains, Part 2
There are a number of major topics that run throughout Scripture that we tend to diminish – when we do so, we make theological mountains into nothing more than molehills. Here, Pastor Mike addresses the topic of wisdom, which has nothing to do with intelligence, but discernment.
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So Why Am I Here?, Part 4
Pastor Mike finishes up his series on purpose with a pastor’s thoughts on a pastor’s role in the body of Christ.
Watch / ListenWhat the Bible Says About Itself – Part 3
The Bible is a book of revelation and every time we open it, we go into the unknown. Pastor Mike finishes “What the Bible Says About Itself” by answering this question: How does the Bible speak directly to us, and how do we apply it?
ListenIt’s Not About Religion, It’s All About Relationship
Pastor Tony Pedroni teaches on the vital, fundamental aspect of Christianity that is easily forgotten in day-to-day living – mainly, that walking with Jesus is not about religion; it is a relationship.
ListenWhat’s That About? Part 2: Hearing From God
Our series dealing with overused and misunderstood Christian terminology continues by looking at phrases like “the Lord has been speaking to me” and “hearing from God.”
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The RBC Mission Statement, Part 4: Preaching & Teaching
This series will take you through the mission and vision of Reston Bible Church. As a local church, we exist to know Christ and to make Him known through biblical preaching and teaching and authentic Christian community in Northern Virginia and around the world.
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