In this message we explore what it truly means to praise God. Praise is not just words or songs—it is the posture of a heart that recognizes God’s greatness and responds with joy, gratitude, and reverence.
We look at how David praised and how it ties to the tabernacle. David appointed singers and musicians to minister day and night, showing us that praise is central to God’s dwelling among His people. Praise was not occasional—it was perpetual, flowing from hearts that delighted in God’s presence.
From this, we learn how to praise and praise right. Praise means exalting God for who He is, not just for what He does. It is important because praise shifts our focus from ourselves to Him, breaks the hold of the flesh, and ushers us into His presence. To praise right is to praise with understanding, sincerity, and consistency—because God inhabits the praises of His people.
In this message, Adrian the Beloved teaches on the power and purpose of prayer, showing us that prayer is not a ritual but a force that yields results. He highlights two vital conditions for effective prayer: we must not harbor unforgiveness in our hearts, and we must guard our words after we have prayed, refusing to speak carelessly and thereby negate what we have asked God for.
From the scriptures, we see the potency of prayer and how to approach it to maximize its efficiency. Prayer is not for praying’s sake—it is designed to produce outcomes. Adrian the Beloved reminds us that in all things, whether good or bad, we are encouraged to pray. Ultimately, prayer is the place where we come face to face with God, and it is in that encounter that answers are found.
Listen and be encouraged to pray right. Shalom.
Adrian the Beloved kicks off by showing the eternalness of the Word, the inherent power of the Word to create, uphold, and perform the will of God, and even override the will of man to ensure God’s purposes stand sure. He explains the Word as the regenerative component of the new birth, and how this same Word becomes a powerful weapon in dealing with the flesh.
This sermon reveals the Word of God not only as comfort and guidance, but as a Spirit-empowered instrument that puts the flesh to death. The “flesh” refers to the sinful nature that resists God — it cannot be managed or disciplined; it must be crucified.
The Word exposes sin, confronts hidden motives, renews the mind, and forms Christ within. As the Spirit applies the Word, sinful desires lose their grip and obedience becomes delight, not struggle. True spiritual maturity is not measured by how much Scripture we know, but by how much of the flesh is dying and how much of Christ is being revealed.
In this fourth part of Christ’s Finished Work and Christian Consecration, we are reminded that it is God who is at work in us—both to will and to do His good pleasure. Our desire to pursue the things of God is not self-generated; it is evidence of His grace at work within. Recognizing this is to our advantage because it keeps us humble, grateful, and responsive.
As the bride of Christ, we're called to live with singular devotion, occupied by one thing: Christ. To delight the Groom, we must let go of the past and purge our hearts of competing loves. Remembering is useful only when it leads to gratitude; otherwise, it's a weight. God desires our affection, not performance—our hearts fully yielded, not divided. When free from competing loves, we become a bride prepared, consecrated, and a dwelling fit for His delight. Listen and be blessed. Shalom.
In this continuation of Christ’s Finished Work and Christian Consecration, we delve into the heart of sanctification—what it means to be set apart and wholly dedicated to God. We learn that sanctification is not a passive process; it is a deliberate journey of aligning our lives with our righteous nature in Christ. It is our response to grace, and it plays a vital role in our Christian walk.
We understand that to sanctify ourselves is to choose God daily—to separate from what distracts and devote ourselves to what transforms. The Holy Spirit is actively working in our souls, refining, convicting, and shaping us. We are reminded not to neglect this work, but to cooperate with it, knowing that sanctification is not just about purity—it’s about preparation.
In this message, we are taught what it truly means to be transformed into the image of Christ. We learn that transformation is not automatic—it is intentional. It is our responsibility to renew our minds daily through the Word, refusing to conform to the patterns of this world.
We understand that beholding Christ through the Scriptures is how we are changed. As we fix our gaze on Him, the beauty of who He is becomes the goal of our Christian journey. And when we see that clearly, engaging the Word is no longer a burden—it becomes a joy. Transformation becomes delightful, not because it is easy, but because it is love-driven.
Let us embrace the grace that changes us, to behold Christ with intention, and to let the Word shape us into His likeness—joyfully, consistently, and beautifully. Shalom.
In this message, Adrian exposes the quiet danger of forgetting, how it weakens our faith and distorts our view of God. We learn that forgetting is not passive; it is destructive. When we lose sight of what God has done, we begin to question His goodness. Doubt and unbelief often creep in, not because God has changed, but because we have forgotten.
The message also draws our attention to the people God has used to shape our journey—fathers, mentors, benefactors. To forget them is not just careless; it is evil. Honoring those who have labored over us is part of our spiritual integrity. Their investment in our lives must be remembered, acknowledged, and celebrated.
This is the call: to remember well, to honor deeply, and to guard our hearts against the subtle erosion of forgetfulness. Because when we remember, our faith is strengthened, our gratitude is restored, and our walk remains anchored in truth. Listen and be blessed. Shalom.
Join us for this special episode of Doctrine Dialogues as we sit down with Adrian the Beloved to discuss the 'For The Sake of Your Joy' sermon series. We'll dive into the key takeaways and get answers to the questions that have been on your mind. Tune in and be blessed as we explore the depths of joy in Christ. Shalom!
In this sermon, Adrian unfolds the depth of divine love and compassion revealed through the life of Jesus and the heart of the Father. Drawing from Scripture, he shows how Christ’s compassion broke through social and ritual barriers, revealing a God who draws near to the weak and weary. Adrian invites listeners to behold God not as distant, but as a loving Father who genuinely cares for His children and calls them to trust His providence rather than yield to anxiety. The message climaxes with a powerful unveiling of the Action, the Amplitude, the Anchor, and the Assurance of God’s love—each portraying His faithful provision and steadfast heart toward His people. It’s a call to rest, to trust, and to cast every care upon the One who cares unfailingly.
In this message, we are drawn into the tension between what Christ has already accomplished and what we are called to walk out. We learn that the finished work of Christ is complete—it has secured our salvation, our righteousness, and our identity. But consecration is our response to that finished work. It is how we align our lives with what has already been done.
The message reveals that the journey to becoming the spotless bride is not about striving—it’s about yielding. Christ is preparing His Church, and our consecration is part of that preparation. We are called to live clean, set-apart lives not to earn His love, but because we have already received it. The finished work gives us access; consecration keeps us aligned.
We understand that transformation happens when we respond rightly to what Christ has done. The spotless bride is not a distant ideal—it is a present invitation. And as we consecrate ourselves daily, we are being made ready not just for usefulness, but for union.
In this message, we are taught how to engage faith effectively and remove the hindrances that make it unproductive. We learn that faith is not optional, it is the very medium through which we received salvation. There is no such thing as a faithless believer. The same faith that Jesus had is the same faith we’ve been given; the question is whether we know how to use it.
Faith is a positive response to what God has said. It is agreement with His will, and that agreement is what brings manifestation. We all have faith, but we must learn how to make it work, how to align with God’s Word and demand what is rightfully ours. Doubt weakens faith, but clarity and conviction strengthen it.
We are taught to divorce our faith from anything that makes it inoperative—fear, distraction, unbelief. Faith must be anchored in Christ. When we look to Jesus, our faith finds its footing. And when we understand what has been made available, we can draw from it with boldness.
In this message from the For the Sake of Your Joy series, Adrian teaches us the posture of joyful submission and how it transforms our following. We learn that joy is not just a response—it’s a spiritual posture that allows us to receive all that Christ has made available. To follow well, we must first submit well, and that submission is not meant to be heavy—it is meant to be joyful.
We understand that God’s leadership structure is a gift. He places us under shepherds for our good, and to reject those He sends is to reject His order. Our response to our pastors reveals the condition of our hearts toward God. It’s not just about obedience—it’s about alignment. When we honor those God has placed over us, we position ourselves to flourish.
Shepherds are given to increase our joy, and since joy is how we draw, the message becomes clearer: our transformation is in following, and our joy is found in submission. This is not about control—it’s about care. And when we follow with joy, we are transformed for good. Listen and be blessed. Shalom.
In this message, Adrian unfolds the weighty call from mere obligation into joyful devotion, anchored in the soon appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He begins by showing that the born-again experience brings a complete salvation to only one-third of us — our spirit. This reality presses upon us the need for daily devotion, where the soul is renewed and the body kept under discipline, until the day of full redemption.
From there, the teaching turns to the Bride of Christ: a people being prepared without spot or wrinkle. Our devotion, then, is not optional; it is urgent. For His appearing is near, and the Church must be presented in holiness, adorned in love. What begins as “duty” is transformed into “delight” as we see that devotion is not drudgery, but bridal preparation.
This message calls every believer to live with holy urgency, cultivating intimacy with Christ each day, so that when He comes, we may be found ready — a bride pure, joyful, and waiting in love.
Be blessed as you listen. Shalom.
In this sobering installment of the For the Sake of Your Joy series, we confront the deceptive appeal of spiritual independence. The message exposes how the desire to live unaccountable and unpastored—though often disguised as freedom—is actually a path to ruin. Independence from God’s ordained order may feel empowering, but it subtly leads to isolation, vulnerability, and spiritual decline. We understand that being shepherded—having a pastor, a spiritual covering—is not a restriction but a divine provision for our protection, growth, and joy. God’s design places us in spiritual families for our good, and rejecting that order is not just unwise—it is evil. True joy and safety are found in submission to the structure God has established. Listen and be blessed. Shalom.
In today’s message, we come to a deeper understanding of the significance of the Holy Communion and the spiritual realities it represents. The Communion is not a ritual—it is a divine access point into everything Christ paid for: healing, peace, provision, righteousness, and intimacy with God.
We learned that we are already qualified to partake—not by our works, but by Christ’s finished work. The key is not in earning access, but in understanding what we’ve been given and approaching the table worthily, in a manner that pleases God. Worthiness is not perfection—it is reverence, faith, and alignment. When we come to the table with understanding, we unlock the full power of the meal and step into the inheritance that has already been secured for us.
Jesus didn’t just die to save us—He died to secure our full inheritance. When He declared “It is finished,” He completed the work that gives us access to every spiritual and physical blessing: salvation, healing, peace, provision, and victory. Yet many believers live beneath their inheritance. Why?
This episode explores the principle of dispossession—the spiritual act of driving out what resists our enjoyment of God’s promises. Just as Israel had to confront and remove the inhabitants of the Promised Land, we must confront internal and external hindrances that block manifestation.
In this continuation of For the Sake of Your Joy, we go deeper into the divine wisdom behind pastoral care and its essential role in our spiritual well-being. We learn that without a pastor, we risk losing our spiritual health, direction, and protection. God places pastors in our lives to feed us with His Word, guide us in truth, correct us in love, and lead us along paths of righteousness.
This episode also highlights our responsibility—to honor and support our pastors so they don’t serve us in grief, which ultimately hinders our own growth. We understand that walking away from pastoral covering isn’t freedom; it’s a disconnection from the very system God designed to nurture us. Most importantly, we discover that one of the greatest purposes of pastoral care is to ensure that Christ is formed and magnified in us.
Listen and be realigned with God’s heart for your growth, joy, and transformation. Shalom.
In this message, we uncover the foundational truth that Abraham’s blessing is not just material—it is righteousness. Through Scripture, we see that Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. That same righteousness is now ours through Jesus’ sacrifice. We didn’t earn it, we didn’t work for it—we simply believe, just as Abraham did.
God used Abraham as a template to show us that righteousness is independent of the law. Abraham was declared righteous before the law even existed, proving that our right standing with God comes by faith, not by fulfilling rules. The law could expose our flaws, but it could never empower us to overcome them. That’s why Jesus fulfilled it on our behalf.
As heirs of the promise, we inherit countless blessings—but they all flow from the root blessing of righteousness. When we receive Abraham’s blessing, we unlock everything God has prepared for us. Believe, receive, and walk boldly in what is already yours. Listen and be blessed.
In this episode, we’re reminded that we’re not called to fight for faith—we’re called to contend for it. The faith we received at salvation is a gift, and our responsibility is to protect it. Contending for the faith means guarding the purity of the Gospel, keeping it untainted by teachings that distort or dilute its truth. We learn that not every message labeled “Christian” is Christ-centered, and one key test is this: every true Gospel message should stir a deeper hunger for Jesus.
Ultimately, contending for the faith is about contending for our hearing—because faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. What we listen to shapes what we believe. So guard your ears, protect your heart, and stay anchored in the truth. Listen and be strengthened.
In this message, we uncover the divine wisdom behind pastoral care and its vital role in our Christian lives. We learn that the primary reason God gives us pastors is for the sake of our joy. Jesus is the Chief Shepherd, and in His love, He appoints pastors after His own heart to feed, guide, and protect His flock. Scripture reveals that we are sheep—vulnerable, dependent, and in need of defense—and God’s answer to that need is shepherds who nourish us with His Word.
We also see a powerful truth: when God wants something done, He uses men. And when He wants His people cared for, He gives them pastors. Pastoring isn’t a human invention—it’s God’s system for spiritual growth, protection, and joy. This message calls us to fully submit to proper pastoring, so we can live out the truth of Scripture and experience the fullness of life in Christ. Listen and be blessed. Shalom.