DVD Individual Messages

With his kingdom established and enjoying a time of peace, David proposed to build a better dwelling place for the ark of God. Initially, Nathan the prophet affirmed the king’s plan—yet his well-meaning support failed to consider the Lord’s perspective. God is sovereign; He cannot be contained and doesn’t need man’s agendas ... Continue Reading 

After a three-month stopover at the house of Obed-edom, the ark of God finally arrived in Jerusalem. This momentous national occasion was marked by rejoicing, sacrificing, dancing, and shouting, with King David himself leading the procession, leaping before the Lord. When he returned home, though, he met his wife Michal’s disapproval for his undignified actions. His ... Continue Reading 

David’s triumphant procession to return the ark of God to Jerusalem halted suddenly when Uzzah was struck down for touching the holy object. While the Lord’s judgment may seem harsh, Alistair Begg reminds us that the ark represented the presence and glory of our holy God. His warnings are made clear in Scripture, not to ... Continue Reading 

In the midst of a national dilemma or a personal trial, Isaiah’s cry to God’s people still rings true today: “Behold your God!” In Scripture, God reveals Himself as the gentle Shepherd as well as the holy, transcendent, almighty King. Our creator God is greater than His creation, teaches Alistair Begg. The source of true ... Continue Reading 

In tumultuous times, we can either seek out a god of our own fashioning or cling to the only true and living God. Turning to a poem from Isaiah, Alistair Begg examines the prophet’s description of God as our Creator, Counselor, Controller, and Comforter, worthy of our trust and worship. From the perspective of the one ... Continue Reading 

“Behold your God!” On the heels of the announcement of Jerusalem’s impending doom and exile, Isaiah’s exhortation was startling. How could God’s people find comfort after such a calamitous prediction? As Alistair Begg points out, to truly appreciate the Lord’s assurance of salvation, we must first understand the reality of His judgment. Although ... Continue Reading 

While festive holiday displays illuminate the bleak, winter nights, they’re dim in comparison to Christ, the Light of the World whom darkness cannot overcome. In this special Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg introduces us to five witnesses from biblical to contemporary times who were completely transformed after encountering Jesus. Men and women, young and old from ... Continue Reading 

The message of comfort and joy that accompanied Christ’s birth is a message every believer is called to share. But what is the basis for the comfort we proclaim? As Alistair Begg explains, God will not leave us in our sinful rebellion. Rather, He speaks tenderly to us, pursuing and transforming all who are prepared to ... Continue Reading 

At Christmastime, Advent calendars serve as a tangible reminder of expectation slowly moving toward fulfillment. Likewise, the Old Testament records how the failures and weaknesses of Israel’s earthly kings created a sense of longing in God’s people—a need for a perfect King to come. Jesus’ birth was not an isolated event but the fulfillment ... Continue Reading 

At the first Christmas, the angels announced “good news of great joy”: at long last, a Savior was coming to rescue sinners. Even to this day, the fantastic story of Christmas is not that we can make ourselves acceptable to God but that God came to earth in the person of Jesus, stepping down into time in ... Continue Reading