Purcellville Pearls

We understand that baptism is necessary for salvation, but is that all there is?

Knowing what we now know about Jesus and how to get to heaven, what do we do?

We continue to study the story of the Bible and what it means for us.

Self-Discipline 2 Peter 1:5-7 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 10/4/20

We've established what the Bible is and why it's important. But what does it actually say?

Be Anxious for Nothing Philippians 4:6-7 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 9/27/2020

Since the Bible is from God, how should it alter our lives?

Strength Like Samson Judges 16:28-31 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 9/20/20

How did the Bible come to man and who wrote it?

Workers In The Vineyard Matthew 20:1-5 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 9/6/20

Being Fruitful John 15:1-8 Speaker: Robert Sholl Date: 8/30/20

Private Interpretation 2 Peter 1:20-21 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 8/23/20

We explore how the Bible's prophecies prove that it's from God.

John the Baptist Luke 7:28 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 8/16/2020

Does the Bible contain scientific truth that could not have been known by mere man at the time?

A Burning Fire Shut Up in my Bones Jeremiah 20:9 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 8/9/20

Does the Bible make mistakes? We delve into some general principles concerning the Bible's truthfulness.

Active Repentance Philemon 8-14 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 8/2/20

This week, change direction and start talking about the legitimacy of the Bible.

Forty Days After the Resurrection – Part 2 John 21:4-7 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 7/26/20

Addictions are harmful to mankind. God instructs us to avoid things that are addictive. 

Forty Days After the Resurrection Luke 24:1-2 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 7/19/20

Jesus Christ: The Light of the World Matt. 4:12-17 Speaker: Robert Sholl Date: 7/12/20

Some think we should follow the Old Testament law, while others think we should ignore it completely. What did Jesus say about it?

Our fathers declared their freedom from a burdensome king. Christians have a perfect King, who makes us free. 

The world makes division where there is none. But what does God think about this? 

Upon Mt. Gilboa 1 Sam. 31:3-5 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 7/5/20

The Beatitudes Matt. 5:2-11 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 6/28/20

Why is it so hard to know whether or not there is a God?

Kindness is a virtue for which many seem to have contempt. Kindness is a strength, not a weakness.

Bad arguments for God's existence abound! We go over the flaws of "Pascal's Wager".

Christian Fathers Eph. 6:1-4 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 6/21/20

"A Study of Esther" Esther 4:13-14 Speaker: DJ Kessinger Date: 6/14/20

"Almost any man can become a father, but it takes someone special to be a 'daddy'". God gave fathers a special responsibility to their children. 

This week we jump from the philosophical objections to the existence of God and deal with the most famous objection to the existence of God: Darwinian Evolution.

The US Declaration of Independence points to the right to pursue happiness. Many who do so never obtain happiness. What are the keys to true happiness?

Perhaps the most famous objection to the existence of God since the time of the ancient Greeks has been "The problem of evil". This week, we will examine the logic of one of the hardest questions about God.

June 6 marked the anniversary of D-Day. Nearly 1,500 US servicemen sacrificed their lives to secure an allied victory. Someone else made an even greater sacrifice to secure the Christian's victory.

The arguments for the existence of God have their critics of course. We start examining the common criticisms with the dilemma found in Plato's work "Euthyphro".

The existence of God is the most important question anybody can ask. We look into the moral argument, which proves the existence of God through the existence of objective morality.

COVID-19 has negatively affected all of us in one way or another. God is able to bring good out of bad. 

While we honor our fallen soldiers, we are reminded of the spiritual war, which Christians fight.

Many are affected by fear due to the coronavirus. But what about Christians? Do we need to fear COVID-19?

COVID-19 has posed a challenge for many mothers in caring fully for their children, but it can bring blessings as well. 

The earth is breathtakingly beautiful. In fact, it can be downright awe inspiring at times. Have you ever wondered why? Listen to find out. And, with the extra time we have due to COVID-19, spend some time enjoying the beauty of God's creation. 

We introduce a brand-new evangelistic podcast made for one purpose: to discuss the Bible with refreshing rationality instead of blind dogma.

The earth is replete with majestic beauty. God placed a solemn responsibility on man to take care of the earth that He created.

What we are experiencing now with COVID-19 is not new to humanity. The Bible tells of an ancient plague and how God delivered his people from it. What lessons can we learn from this account?