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The Joy of Scripture Memorization

Nov 24th, 2020 29m 15s

On this special mid-week episode of the Eric Roseberry Podcast, Eric is joined by Dr. Radu Gheorghita. Dr. Gheorghita is a professor of biblical studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. One of the great passions of Dr. Gheorghita's l

Wisdom Is Better

Nov 23rd, 2020 31m 25s

Our culture is swimming in a sea of information. However, for all of the data available to us, we still have trouble answering some fundamental questions about life. This is why we need wisdom. Wisdom helps us make sense of the world and live i

Eat, Drink, Enjoy

Nov 15th, 2020 30m 8s

There are moments when life makes sense. However, so much of what we experience can feel unexpected and undeserved. Suffering is all around us, and all of us will suffer personally at some point. So what hope do we have when life is hard? Yes,

Worship Over Worry

Nov 9th, 2020 32m 26s

Few things breed fear and anxiety like uncertainty. However, 2020 has been full of uncertainty. From political races to COVID to the personal fallout from these issues, this year has produced deep unhappiness in many Americans. So where can we

Love God. Love Your Neighbor. Vote.

Nov 1st, 2020 36m

As we draw closer to the 2020 election, it is clear that Christians have differing opinions on how to vote. Part of the problem is that the New Testament never gives us direct instructions on how to think through a political election. However,

Sojourners & Exiles

Oct 18th, 2020 39m 5s

Our country is more divided than it has been in a long time. The upcoming election has only exacerbated these issues. How should Christians think about, interact with, and engage the political institutions of our day? How can we best glorify Je

The Death of Death

Oct 11th, 2020 26m 33s

Human beings have solved plenty of problems over the years, but we've never been able to overcome death. Rather, we spend most of our lives pushing death to the margins of society. We want to distract ourselves from the thought, and we want to

The Fear of the Lord

Oct 4th, 2020 30m 16s

Many today have dismissed the idea that God is a being we need to fear in any sense. However, the author of Ecclesiastes 5 encourages us to approach God with proper respect, awe, and fear. How can we begin to reembrace the fear of the Lord, and

I Have Called You Friends

Sep 27th, 2020 32m 23s

We were made for relationships. However, if you talk to most people, they struggle to find a deep connection with family and friends. Why are meaningful friendships so difficult to find, how can we begin to pursue them, and what can Jesus teach

How to Study the Bible

Sep 24th, 2020 34m 22s

Many people want to start reading the Bible, but they are not sure where to begin. On this special mid-week episode of the Eric Roseberry Podcast, Eric sits down with Jeff Brewer (Pastor of Hope Fellowship in Lombard, IL) to answer the question

Jesus is Better

Sep 22nd, 2020 23m 16s

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend most of our lives believing if we can find the right amount of success, wealth, or love, then we'll finally be satisfied. However, at the end of all of our searching, we can finally discover that Jesus stand

Gifts Make Bad Gods

Sep 6th, 2020 30m 42s

There are plenty of ways we can try and find meaning and purpose in this life. In Ecclesiastes 2, Solomon looked for these things in entertainment, food, drink, art, beauty, wealth, and sex. Ultimately, he discovered that they could never satis

All is Vanity

Aug 30th, 2020 27m 32s

What is the meaning of life? This is a difficult question, and human beings have spent thousands of years trying to discover the answer. For some, meaning and purpose can be found in what we can accomplish. If we can acquire enough fame, wealth

Living a Life of Significance

Aug 24th, 2020 33m 51s

Everyone wants their life to matter. We often try and find meaning in success, relationships, and accomplishments. While none of these things are wrong, they can't provide our lives with full meaning and purpose. What can? Check out my latest s

Resurrection & Feasting

Aug 17th, 2020 29m 32s

Everyone believes something at the core of who they are that impacts everything. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul reminds the church that the truth driving followers of Jesus should be that Christ died for our sins and was raised from the dead. The re

Christ Has Been Raised

Aug 9th, 2020 33m 23s

Paul makes clear that the resurrection of Jesus is the single most important truth of the Christian faith. Did Jesus raise from the dead, and if so, why does it matter? Check out my latest sermon from 1 Corinthians 15.

Hearing Hard Scriptures

Aug 2nd, 2020 32m 14s

How should Christians respond when they encounter texts in the Bible that are difficult? Join us for Pastor Eric's latest sermon from 1 Corinthians 14.

Does God Still Speak?

Jul 6th, 2020 34m 42s

Almost all Christians agree that God has spoken to humanity through prophets, scripture, and ultimately Jesus. But does God still speak today? Should Christians expect to hear from God, and if they do, what should they do with those messages? J

Speaking in Tongues

Jun 28th, 2020 31m 16s

In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul describes the use of two "charismatic" gifts in the church. What does it mean to speak in tongues, and how can that gift benefit the body of Christ? Check out my latest sermon from 1 Corinthians 14.

A New Identity

Jun 22nd, 2020 29m 37s

How does God see us? This is a crucial question for us to answer because our identity ultimately drives our behavior. In order for us to become the people God created us to be, we must first see ourselves as God sees us. This is easier said tha

The Lord Will Answer

Jun 15th, 2020 29m 56s

What hope do Christians have when it feels like the world is spiraling out of control? In Isaiah 41, we're given three important things to remember when we're tempted to be overcome by worry and fear. We have to remember who God is, we have to

And Who Is My Neighbor?

Jun 8th, 2020 45m 28s

In Luke 10, Jesus tells a simple but convicting story. Christians are to be people who meet any need they encounter regardless of who is hurting. What does that mean for followers of Jesus as they engage with issues happening around our country

The Greatest of These is Love

May 18th, 2020 33m 55s

Love is the most important characteristic you will find in the life of a Christian or church. Paul reminds the Corinthians that having all of the spiritual gifts in the world means little if they are not motivated by love. What would it look li

Spiritual Gifts: Part 2

May 11th, 2020 31m 33s

This sermon continues our study of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14. What are spiritual gifts, how can we use them to serve others, and how can our gifts help us get closer to Christ? Check out this sermon for more.