talks
Listen to some great spiritual talks from our large group meetings and conferences!
| date | speaker | title | description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.04.08 | Roger Hershey | Identifying With The People of God listen :: download |
Hersh talks about the example of Moses and how important it is to reject the identity that the world can give us in favor of choosing the people of God as our closest friends and the community that will influence us most. |
| 08.28.08 | Tim Henderson | Life Is All About Relationships listen :: download |
Tim talks about the importance of making the most of life in college through experiencing real community, why we're built for community, and how our relational nature ultimately points to God's desire to have a relationship with us. |
| 05.01.08 | Tim Henderson | Faith in Community listen :: download |
Tim talks about why it's important to surround ourselves with people who are living out their faith, especially during the summer. |
| 04.24.08 | Roger Hershey | Spiritual Warfare listen :: download |
Hersh discusses the importance of spending time in God's Word every day, so that we can "stand firm against the schemes of the devil." |
| 04.17.08 | Tom Flack | Wisdom & Foolishness listen :: download |
Tom looks at some surprising contrasts from Ecclesiastes chapter 7, and how Jesus can take us from a life of foolishness to wholeness and healing. |
| 04.03.08 | Ben Thompson | Learning to Trust God listen :: download |
Ben talks about why it's hard for us to trust God, all the reasons why we should trust Him, and how we can learn to trust Him if we don't. |
| 03.27.08 | Andy Young | Finding True Happiness listen :: download |
Andy looks at Ecclesiastes chapters 1 & 2 and talks about all the ways we try to make ourselves happy that eventually let us down. Andy points us to the one source of happiness that will make us eternally happy. |
| 03.20.08 | Tim Henderson | You Shall Not Covet listen :: download |
Tim completes the Ten Commandments series by looking at the tenth commandment, how it's different from all the others, and how again it ultimately points us to how Christ has fulfilled it in our place. |
| 03.20.08 | Tim Henderson | Clarifying "You Shall Not Give False Testimony" listen :: download |
Tim clarifies some ideas he may have implied during his last talk, "You Shall Not Give False Testimony" and talks about whether or not it's ever OK to lie. |
| 03.13.08 | Mark Hough | Spring Break 08 :: The Prodigal Son listen :: download |
Mark looks at the Parable of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the prodigal's older brother, and talks about how we may often have more in common with him than the prodigal. |
| 03.11.08 | Andy Young | Spring Break 08 :: The Parable of the Talents listen :: download |
Andy talks about the true meaning behind the Parable of the Talents and how important our thoughts about God are. |
| 03.10.08 | Tom Sperlich | Spring Break 08 :: The Good Samaritan listen :: download |
Tom explains the nature of parables and talks about how the meaning behind the Parable of the Good Samaritan may not be what you've always thought... |
| 03.06.08 | Tim Henderson | You Shall Not Give False Testimony listen :: download |
Tim talks about what the ninth commandment means, and what our real motivation is when we violate it. Ultimately, once again, this commandment points to what Christ has done for us. |
| 02.28.08 | Tim Henderson | You Shall Not Steal listen :: download |
Tim talks about what the commandment not to steal really means, and how its meaning is probably broader than you think. Ultimately, once again, what this commandment really points us to is what Christ has done for us. |
| 02.21.08 | Greg Boros | God Is a Big Freakin' Deal listen :: download |
Greg talks about the intricacies of God's providence, and how overwhelmingly "God" God is. |
| 02.14.08 | Christy Hanna | Our Personal Relationship with God listen :: download |
What does your faith look like in your daily life? Would you describe your faith as a vibrant relationship or a list of chores/intellectual pursuit? Christy reminds us of God's personal nature, and invites us into a deep relationship with Him. |
| 02.07.08 | Ron Bystrom | Trusting God With Your Future listen :: download |
Are you willing to go wherever God wants you to go and do what He wants you to do? Ron talks from experience about how God can use us in surprising ways in His overarching goal of making Himself known throughout the world. |
| 01.31.08 | Tim Henderson | You Shall Not Commit Adultery listen :: download |
Tim talks about what the seventh commandment means, what marriage represents, and the threat to marriage that adultery represents. |
| 01.24.08 | Andy Allan | You Shall Not Murder listen :: download |
Andy talks about what the sixth commandment really means, and how even if you've never killed anyone, you may still be guilty of violating it. Once again, what the commandment really points to is found in Christ. |
| 01.17.08 | Tim Henderson | Delighting in the Law of the Lord listen :: download |
Tim takes us to Psalm 1 to reiterate why we're studying the ten commandments, as well as the importance of delighting in God's Word, and how we as Christians can help those who don't. |
| 12.13.07 | Tim Henderson | Honor Your Parents listen :: download |
Tim continues our series on the ten commandments by speaking about what it means to honor our parents at different points in our lives and how this commandment ultimately points to Jesus. |
| 12.06.07 | Mark Willard | God's Glory, Our Joy listen :: download |
What is God's number one priority? Mark's answer, and what that means for our lives, may surprise you. |
| 11.29.07 | Tim Henderson | Fulfilling the Sabbath listen :: download |
Tim continues our series on the ten commandments by speaking about what it means to fulfill the sabbath and what the sabbath ultimately points to. |
| 11.08.07 | Andy Allan | Glorifying the Lord's Name listen :: download |
Andy continues our series on the ten commandments by speaking about the meaning and purpose of the third commandment. |
| 11.01.07 | Jeff Martin | The Witness of the Christian Life listen :: download |
Jeff Martin talks about living all of life as an opportunity to share the gospel with others. |
| 10.25.07 | Dennis Cochran | All The Nations listen :: download |
Dennis Cochran speaks of his experience with Wycliffe Bible Translators in New Guinea, and invites us to get involved with the task of bringing the gospel to all the nations. |
| 10.11.07 | Tim Henderson | No Idols listen :: download |
Tim gives the second of two talks on the first two commandments and discusses the futility of trusting in any savior other than Jesus. |
| 10.04.07 | Greg Boros | Nail the Colors to the Mast listen :: download |
Greg teaches from Philippians 1:27-29 about living lives worthy of the gospel and not giving up. |
| 09.30.07 | Roger Hershey | Fall Retreat 07 :: Express listen :: download |
In the final session of Fall Retreat 07, Hersh talks about depending on God to express His glory to others. |
| 09.29.07 | Roger Hershey | Fall Retreat 07 :: Experience listen :: download |
In the third session of Fall Retreat 07, Hersh talks about the importance of experiencing God's glory in His love for us and how this experience can motivate us to live lives worthy of the gospel. |
| 09.29.07 | Roger Hershey | Fall Retreat 07 :: Know listen :: download |
In the second session of Fall Retreat 07, Hersh talks about knowing the glory of God through the grace He freely gives to us. |
| 09.28.07 | Roger Hershey | Fall Retreat 07 :: See listen :: download |
In the first session of Fall Retreat 07, Hersh talks about seeing the glory of God in His holiness and the practical effects of seeing Him this way. |
| 09.27.07 | Tim Henderson | No Other Gods listen :: download |
Tim gives the first of two talks on the first two commandments and reveals that the first step to resisting idolatry is realizing some faulty assumptions in our culture. |
| 09.20.07 | Tim Henderson | How Much We Are Bound to Christ listen :: download |
What's the purpose of the ten commandments? Tim explains that it's probably not what you think it is... |
| 09.13.07 | Roger Hershey | Finding True Glory listen :: download |
Hersh talks about all the ways we try, and ultimately fail, to obtain security, significance, intimacy, and adventure. Only by living for God's glory can we truly and eternally satisfy those desires. |
| 09.06.07 | Andy Allan | Gospel-Centered Community listen :: download |
Andy unpacks Cru's mission statement to show how living out the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit is the ultimate adventure in life. |
| 05.03.07 | Andy Allan | Remain In Jesus listen :: download |
In the last Cru meeting of the semester, Andy talks about how easily we're taken in by the lie of sin, and the necessity of remaining in Jesus from John 15:5-8. |
| 04.26.07 | Tim Henderson | Answers to Virginia Tech listen :: download |
Tim goes to the Bible to find compassion, truth, and meaning in the midst of tragedy. |
| 04.19.07 | Roger Hershey | The Inheritance & Reward of the King listen :: download |
Hersh concludes his three-part series on Revelation by discussing the awesomeness of Heaven as revealed in Revelation 21-22. |
| 04.12.07 | Roger Hershey | The Triumph of the King listen :: download |
Hersh gives an overview of Revelation 6-19 and talks about the triumphant return of King Jesus in judgement and wrath towards sin and injustice. |
| 04.05.07 | Roger Hershey | The Return of the King listen :: download |
No, not "The Lord of the Rings"... Hersh talks about the bodily return of King Jesus to receive worship from the world as foretold in Revelation chapters 1 & 5. |
| 03.29.07 | Tim Henderson | Jesus Questioned About Fasting listen :: download |
Tim takes us to Matthew 9:14-17, where Jesus' answer to a question about fasting is actually about much more. Tim explains Jesus' mastery of the apparent non sequitur as well as what Jesus is saying about fasting and the very nature of the gospel. |
| 03.22.07 | Greg Boros & Brian Gerwig | Ministry After College listen :: download |
Have you ever given thought to full-time ministry? What about ministering to others and spreading the gospel in the secular workplace? Greg and Brian discuss pursuing both of those opportunities to God's glory. |
| 03.08.07 | Mike Miller | Do Not Love the World listen :: download |
In 1 John 2:15-17, we're told not to "love the world or anything in the world," but how does that work? Mike defines what the world is, and what it means to not love it; then gives some practical, Biblical advice for how to love God rather than the world. |
| 03.01.07 | Joel Elwood | The Spirit-Filled Life listen :: download |
Is your life lacking passion for God? Do you find yourself getting discouraged often? Is your knowledge of God merely intellectual? Joel explains from Ephesians 5:18 how being filled with the Holy Spirit is crucial to the Christian life. |
| 02.22.07 | Tim Henderson | Ambassadors of Reconciliation listen :: download |
What is God's plan for reaching the world with the gospel? How should that affect your plans for the future? Tim takes a look at 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 and shows us that if we fulfill our role as Christ's ambassadors, we'll be able to change the world. |
| 02.15.07 | Norm Hesser | The Greatest of These Is Love listen :: download |
What is the message of 1 Corinthians 13? How do we grow in our ability to love? What is the result when we do? Norm, without "subverting context," shows the importance and effects of growing in love. |
| 02.08.07 | Rick James | Living Ready For Jesus' Return listen :: download |
What if you knew Jesus was coming back in six months? How would that affect the way you live now? Rick describes how the fact that Jesus could come back at any moment should change our attitudes and our actions as believers. |
| 02.01.07 | Tim Henderson | The Parable of the Shrewd Manager listen :: download |
Luke 16:1-9 is possibly one of Jesus' most confusing parables. The person we're supposed to emulate is most notable for his laziness and dishonesty, and Jesus' words of application are cryptic. Tim explains the message we're supposed to take away from the parable. |
| 01.25.07 | Andy Allan | The Parable of the Good Samaritan listen :: download |
Luke 10:25-37, the Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' best known parables. What does it really mean though? Is there a deeper meaning than "love people you'd rather not?" Andy explains. |
| 12.07.06 | Andy Allan | The Kingdom of Heaven listen :: download |
What will Jesus' coming kingdom be like? How do you get into it? Andy shows us the answers from Matthew 25. |
| 11.30.06 | Tim Henderson | Jesus in the Old Testament listen :: download |
It's been said that the entire Bible is about Jesus, but how does that work -- especially in the Old Testament? Tim shows us some key examples and drives home the point that everything is ultimately about Jesus. |
| 11.16.06 | Curtis Runyan | What Is God Calling You To Do? listen :: download |
How do you determine what God wants for your life and how should you respond? How do you not waste your life? Curtis takes us to the book of Jonah for the answers. |
| 11.09.06 | Andy Allan | The Reality of Humility listen :: download |
Andy dispenses advice on buying plane tickets and describes what humility is and why it's the only realistic way to think about yourself. |
| 11.02.06 | Tim Henderson | Life Through the Spirit listen :: download |
Dealing with sin in your life that won't go away? If you're a Christian, Christ's death on the cross has already given you everything you need to conquer sin through the Holy Spirit. Tim explains from Romans 8:1-14. |
| 10.26.06 | Joel Elwood | Stepping from Undeveloped to Mature listen :: download |
How do you become a mature Christian? What should you do to encourage growth if you're spiritually stagnant? Joel takes us to Acts 2:42-47 for the answers. |
| 10.19.06 | Tim Henderson | God Is In Control listen :: download |
Tim gives the facts about Greg Boros' situation and explains why we can be and are hopeful. Our greatest assurance however, comes from the fact that God is totally, completely, absolutely in control. |
| 10.12.06 | The Travel Team | God's Heart For The World listen :: download |
What has God been doing throughout history? How can you get involved? The Travel Team shares God's heart for the world and for international missions. |
| 09.24.06 | Jeff Martin | Fall Retreat 06 :: Experiencing God's Peace listen :: download |
In his final talk at Fall Retreat 06, Jeff Martin shows us, from Philippians 4:4-9, how to experience the peace of God. |
| 09.23.06 | Jeff Martin | Fall Retreat 06 :: Complete Confidence in Christ's Righteousness listen :: download |
In his third talk at Fall Retreat 06, Jeff Martin explains from Philippians 3:2-9 that confidence in Jesus' righteousness and death on our behalf is essential to all aspects of the Christian life. |
| 09.23.06 | Jeff Martin | Fall Retreat 06 :: Biblical Community listen :: download |
In his second talk at Fall Retreat 06, Jeff Martin shows us the Biblical portrait of community in Philippians 2:1-11. |
| 09.21.06 | Roger Hershey | Divine Appointments To Encourage listen :: download |
What is a date? Why should people date? What should they look for? Hersh shares some countercultural answers. |
| 09.14.06 | Andy Allan | An Epic Life listen :: download |
Andy was made to love things and to have fun. In this talk, he shares how Jesus calls us to have fun by experiencing an epic life. |
| 09.07.06 | Tim Henderson | Life Is All About Relationships listen :: download |
Why is it that the deepest universal longing of humanity is to be in relationships? Tim suggests that the answer is found in the fact that God is Trinity and we are made in His image. |
| 04.27.06 | Tom Hudzina | A Life Well Built listen :: download |
In his final Cru meeting at Penn State, Hud takes a look at Luke 6:46-49 and what defines a life well built. |
| 03.30.06 | Tim Henderson | A Case of Beer: Being Misunderstood for the Gospel listen :: download |
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy," or at least that's what Ben Franklin thought. Tim previews a provocative ad campaign that will debut in Fall '06 and shares that it's OK to be misunderstood for the sake of the gospel. |
| 09.29.05 | Tim Henderson | Precious Promises listen :: download |
Tim dives into 2 Peter 1:3-4 and explains how through God's power and trust in His precious promises, we can grow in life and Godliness. |
| 10.14.04 | Tim Henderson | The Endurance of Hope listen :: download |
Tim takes a look at 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 and the endurance in faith that comes from genuine hope in Jesus. |
| 10.03.04 | Patrick Dennis | Fall Retreat 04 :: Peter listen :: download |
Patrick Dennis concludes his series on people of the Bible with a look at Peter and how his life reflects the fact that God can use anyone. |
| 10.02.04 | Patrick Dennis | Fall Retreat 04 :: Job listen :: download |
Patrick Dennis continues looking at people of the Bible by studying Job, the awesomeness of God, and the necessity of grace. |
| 10.02.04 | Patrick Dennis | Fall Retreat 04 :: Q&A listen :: download |
Patrick Dennis braves an early morning question and answer session at Fall Retreat 04. |
| 10.01.04 | Patrick Dennis | Fall Retreat 04 :: Barabbas listen :: download |
Patrick Dennis kicks off Fall Retreat 04 by looking at the story of Barabbas and the gratitude that should result from receiving an undeserved pardon. |
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