Hebrews 12:2

Most of us in our day-to-day lives feel pretty good about ourselves. We’re generally truthful. We put in an honest day’s work. We are by and large, good people...good enough to get into heaven...or are we? The Bible teaches us that we are helpless, hopeless, and unrighteous. The good news is, that’s not the end of the story. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the offense of the cross on Every Last Word.

Acts 2:23

Grotesque, morbid, unsightly... those words describe something that is at the very heart of Christianity. It’s something that is preached and taught about all the time in the Christian faith. Namely, Christ’s crucifixion. And while some may find it too brutal, or think it unnecessary... because of our sin, it is essential to our very salvation. For wherever the cross disappears, true Christianity also disappears. Listen to these gospel truths on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

John 21:17

Peter was a big disciple. He was the first disciple to trust Christ with his life. He left his career and followed God. But even Peter denied Christ... not once but three times! Thankfully, Jesus Christ did not abandon Peter. He picked him up after he had fallen, set him back on his feet, and encouraged him to continue to grow in his faith. And the good news is that this same encouragement is available to us when we stumble. Be strengthened in your faith on today's episode of Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 24:39

The Bible teaches that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most significant events in human history. The reason Jesus rose from the dead was to conquer sin and death once and for all. That sounds like critical information for all of us to hear. But the question you might be asking is this: “Is what the Bible says about Jesus really true? Did Jesus of Nazareth actually come back to life?” Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken as he responds to these questions on Every Last Word.

John 20: 19, 21

“I need just a little peace and quiet.” It's something we’ve all said on occasion. It may seem innocent enough, but the truth is, deep down inside, we all long for peace... in our relationships, at our workplace, in our families. Often these areas of our lives have very little peace, even though we may work hard at it. Listen to Every Last Word as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches that the problem is, real, genuine peace in our lives only comes after we make peace with God.

Matthew 28:10

The times we live in are difficult, some might even say tumultuous. If you look around you can find much to be afraid about...the economy, current world affairs, wars. We can let our fears get to us, or we can stop, and take a minute to look at what the Bible has to teach us about this world, fear, our future, and the courage we can have as we face all of those things. Dr. Philip Ryken encourages us to be anxious for nothing on Every Last Word.

John 19:30

Have you ever left a project unfinished? Who hasn't?! Our lives are filled with projects that we have never quite managed to complete. We have half-read books on our shelves and piles of junk left abandoned from hobbies we’ve started, but never finished. Thankfully Jesus Christ did not leave the great project of his life unfinished. He got the job done, He accomplished the mission. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches from the Book of John on today's episode of Every Last Word.

Matthew 27:46

Have you ever been at a place in your life where you felt forgotten or forsaken, totally alone? It’s a painful place to be, a place where you feel no one understands or “feels your pain.” But one person does understand, and has felt your pain and has conquered death for you so that you can have eternal life. Listen to this encouraging message by Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.