Shows
RUF at Ole MissAustin Braasch - Jesus and Doubts - John 20:24-31Incoming RUF Ole Miss Campus Minister Austin Braasch looks at John 20 and invites us to bring our doubts to Jesus.
2022-04-0732 min
RUF at Ole MissMatthew (2) - The Responses To The Hero - 2:1-18When Jesus arrives, we not only learn about Him, but we learn about ourselves through the hearts response.
2020-09-0334 min
RUF at Ole MissMatthew (1) - The Hero Arrives - Matthew 1Matthew introduces us to the hero of the Scriptures and of the whole world with a genealogy and his birth story. But these events show us what kind of hero Jesus is.
2020-08-2727 min
RUF at Ole MissColossians (5) - The Delivery - 2:6-15The Apostle Paul encourages the Colossians to now walk in the say way they received Christ.
2020-02-2731 min
RUF at Ole MissColossians (4) - The Mystery: Christ In You - 1:24-2:5Paul proclaims the mystery revealed in Christ Jesus. The presence of God dwells in you by faith. However, this will be displayed differently than you imagine.
2020-02-2033 min
RUF at Ole MissColossians (3) - Look At Jesus - 1:15-23Whatever false teaching Paul may have been concerned with in the Colossian church, Paul knows the best thing is for people to know Jesus Christ. He pens an astounding poem about the beauty and sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Thank you Ricky Jones for so much of the information and application and illustrations of this sermon.
2020-02-0632 min
RUF at Ole MissColossians (2) - Knowing God's Will - 1:9-15Paul prays for the Colossians be filled with the knowledge of God's will. The knowledge of God and His Will produces a beautiful life.
2020-01-3030 min
RUF at Ole MissColossians (1) - No More Proving Yourself - 1:1-8The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Colossians church with a prayer of thanksgiving. Within that pray we see the marks of being in Christ. * Much Thanks To Ricky Jones for insights on this sermon, especially the introductory illustration and introduction which were stolen from him.
2020-01-2328 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (13) - Relationship With Other - Enemies - Romans 12:9-21A relationship with an enemy is usually a relationship we don't want in our lives. However, Jesus and the way He brings salvation to the world ends up creating a new ethic that is upside down. Jesus calls His people to love their enemies.
2019-11-2134 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (11) - Relationship with Other - SinglenessThe Apostle Paul gives a beautiful description of the gift of singleness in I Corinthians 7.
2019-11-0729 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (10) - Relationship With Other - Sex - I Corinthians 6God, who designed sex, says it is a gift for marriage. Why would it be only good for that context?
2019-10-3136 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (9) - Relationship With Other - Marriage - Ephesians 5We tend to either idolize or undervalue marriage, but the Apostle Paul shows us that ultimately it teaches us about Christ and the church.
2019-10-2431 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (8) - Relationship with Other - Dating - I John 4:18, I Cor. 7:3-4, Gen. 1:26-27, Psalm 118:4-6Dating can be very confusing. Does the Bible have any principles that help us to date in a healthy way? What if dating could be a place of freedom instead of insecurity and fear? Special thanks to Les Newsom, Matt Howell and Way Rutherford.
2019-10-1744 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (7) - Relationship with other - Friendship - ProverbsFriendship is vital for becoming a wise and flourishing person. It's typically most formative relationship in college.
2019-10-1037 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (6) - Relationship With Self - Emotions - Psalm 42-43Emotions can be very confusing. The Psalmist shows us how praying our emotions brings us to the heart of God. Special thanks to Matt Howell and Dan Allender
2019-10-0333 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (4) - Relationship With God's Will - Matt. 10:29, Eph. 1:11, I Thess 4:3, I John 2:15-17, Mark 14:35-36What do people mean when they talk about God's will? What do the Scriptures say? How much of God's will am I supposed to know? Big time Special thanks to Matt Howell for his material on this.
2019-09-1934 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (3) - Relationship with God - Hosea 1-3Hosea provides a sobering and thrilling picture of what a relationship with God looks and feels like. It holds in tension what we think is impossible. That we are more sinful and broken than we ever thought but more loved and treasured in Jesus Christ than we ever dare dreamed. **Special Thanks to Matt Howell and Tim Keller for help on this
2019-09-1233 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (2) - The Mess and Hurt of Relationships - Genesis 3:1-21Genesis 3 is the birthplace of all relational sin and hurt, from Racism, to abuse, to mistrust and jealousy. ***special thanks to Ricky Jones for much of this material
2019-09-0536 min
RUF at Ole MissRelatable (1) - Designed For Relationship - Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25The design of something tells us its purpose. Genesis 1-2 gives us a look into his design of humanity. And what we find is that relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. *Special thanks to Matt Howell for help on this material
2019-08-2931 minRUF at Ole MissO Come All Ye Unfaithful - Matthew 1:1-6, 16A one night Christmas celebration at RUF Ole Miss. The NT introduces Jesus by way of a genealogy. That may sound strange to us, but it shows us something beautiful about Jesus and His people. Special thanks to Ricky Jones for his help on this sermon
2018-11-1930 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (12) - Stand Firm, Jesus is Enough - 6:10-20Paul ends his letter by reminding Christians that they are in a battle. But it's a battle that has been won by Jesus and so we are called to stand firm in Him.
2018-11-1327 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (11) - Anthony Forrest - Obedience & About The Other - 6:1-9Guest Speaker Anthony Forrest teaches from Ephesians 6 to show the beauty of obedience, the free life of being about the other, and the beauty of Jesus.
2018-10-3135 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (10) - Marriage - 5:20-33Paul points to marriage as a visible display of how Christ is uniting all things to himself in unity and makes an astonishing claim about its purpose.
2018-10-2439 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (8) - The New Self - 4:17-31Paul uses clothing imagery to tell Christians to wear the clothes that fit. Put on the character of Christ, the new self.
2018-10-1032 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (6) - Rooted and grounded in love - 3:14-21Paul's prayer for the Ephesians shows that no matter what our circumstance or feelings, what is most needed is to know the love of Christ.
2018-09-2636 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (5) - Mystery Revealed - 3:1-13The Apostle Paul reveals by his message and life that the gospel produces a humble confidence that reconciles relationships.
2018-09-1934 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (3) - By Grace Alone - 2:1-10Ephesians 2 drives us to hope not in the character of man, but in the character of God. Big thank you to Ray Cortese. Much was stolen/borrowed from his sermon on this text.
2018-09-0634 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (2) - The Unseen Truth - 1:15-23Paul's prayer for the Christians in Ephesus is instructive towards what we most need. And it's probably not what we initially think. Thank you Ricky Jones, Ray Cortese, Way Rutherford, Les Newsom and more.
2018-08-2930 minRUF at Ole MissEphesians (1) - The Foundation - 1:1-14The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Christians in Ephesus by reminding them all the blessings they have in Christ Jesus. As always, nothing is original to Brian, much thanks to Ricky Jones, Les Newsom, Way Rutherford, Ray Cortese, and others.
2018-08-2226 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (13) - Blessings and Cursings - 26When God draws near, you are either with Him or against Him, It's either blessings or cursings, there is no neutrality. Is God's covenant with His people conditional or unconditional. Jesus is the answer.
2018-05-0332 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (12) - Day of Jubilee - 25:1-22The Day Of Jubilee displays the Lord's passion for generosity and economic justice. Thank You Les Newsom
2018-04-2633 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (11) - Rest And Celebration - 23In the middle of the Lord's commands regarding holiness, there are explicit commands built into their calendar to rest and celebrate. What does that show us about the character of God?
2018-04-1830 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (10) - Love Your Neighbor - 19When God draws near, Leviticus 19 assumes his holiness transforms His people into a new community whose distinctive is love.
2018-04-1130 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (8) - Idolatry and Life - 17Before going into the holiness code, the Lord warns against idolatry and visibly demonstrates how it leads to death.
2018-03-2829 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (7) - Assured of Forgiveness and Nearness - 16The Lord prescribes "The Day of Atonement" so that once a year his people could be assured of forgiveness and the nearness of the Lord. Ultimately, it was building hope for the true day of atonement that occurred 2,000 years ago.
2018-03-2134 minRUF at Ole MissMark 5 - The One Who Makes You Clean - Tyler BurchIntern Tyler Burch walks us through Jesus interaction with two individuals that would be considered ceremonially unclean. The passage teaches us something about faith and Jesus
2018-03-0722 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (6) - Clean and Unclean - 12-15The clean laws, as bizarre as they seem, drive home in a very concrete way, that God is holy, sin has infiltrated everything, and we need the God of cleansing. Many thanks to Les Newsom for much of this sermon
2018-02-2837 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (5) - Food! A Matter of Life and Death - 11The food laws seem so strange, but perhaps embedded in them is a teaching tool about the character of God.
2018-02-2135 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (4) - The Need Of A Priest - 8-10Humanity is made for the presence of God, but ever since sin entered the world...our hope to get back to the presence of God is a go-between, a priest.
2018-02-1530 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (3) - Sin and Forgiveness - 4-6The Sin and Guilt offerings teach us that when God draws near, something must deal with our sin. There is a need of forgiveness and a need for repentance to God and to others. Many thanks to Les Newsom and Brent Corbin for their help on this.
2018-02-0736 minRUF at Ole MissLeviticus (1) - When God Draws Near - 1:1-9Leviticus opens with God speaking from a tent of meeting. Leviticus is God's Word and the book shows us a God who overcomes any and every obstacle so as to be near his people.
2018-01-2426 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (13) - 21:9-25 - Life For FailuresThe resurrected Jesus singles out Peter in a conversation. The interaction with Peter shows Jesus grace for failures and commissions Peter out into the world on a mission of love and care.
2017-11-1537 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (12) - 20:1-21 - Life SecuredThe historical bodily resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of hope for Christians and is what makes Christianity more than just a nice bedtime story.
2017-11-0837 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (11) 19:16-30 - Life By DeathJohn records the turning point in all of world history in chapter 19. By the death of Jesus we can have life reconciled to God and to one another.
2017-11-0134 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (10) - 15:1-12 - Life by AbidingJesus uses the metaphor of a vine and a branch to call his believers to draw life in Him.
2017-10-2534 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (9) - 13:1-16 - Life by Love and HumilityJesus on the night before he dies washes his disciples feet and invites his followers to live the same kind of loving life.
2017-10-1833 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (8) - 11:1-44 - Life Beats DeathJesus (Life Itself) looks the Enemy, death, right in the eyes and goes to battle.
2017-10-1134 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (7) - 8:12,31-38 - Life by LightJesus claims to be the Light of the World, which exposes the dark truth about humanity, but the beautiful truth about God.
2017-10-0431 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (6) 5:1-18 - Do You Want Life?Do you want to be healed is an odd question? But, Jesus showing us how we try to manage life apart from Him and it is avoiding healing
2017-09-2732 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (5) - 4:1-30 - Life Free From ShameJesus' interaction with a Samaritan woman shows us how Jesus has the power to satisfy our desires and remove our shame.
2017-09-2136 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (4) 3:1-17 - Life By BirthJesus conversation with Nicodemus reveals how our efforts do not bring life, but how God's efforts do! Many thanks to Matt Howell and Ricky Jones.
2017-09-1433 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (3) - 2:13-22 - Life Through DisruptionJohn places Jesus clearing out the temple right after the wedding at Cana, forcing us to deal with the real Jesus.
2017-09-0633 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (2) 2:1-12 - The Life Of The PartyJesus brings his disciples to a wedding to demonstrate to them that He is the only source of true joy. Special thanks to Ricky Jones and Tim Keller for many of the insights
2017-08-3029 minRUF at Ole MissJohn (1) 1:1-18 - Life is a PersonJohn invites his hearers to interact with Jesus as the God who heard our cry and entered into the world He made at great cost to Himself to bring life. Thank you Ricky Jones, Jason Sterling and Jonathan Keenan for the help in sermon prep.
2017-08-2326 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (12) - Spiritual Idolatry & Opposition - 12:1-23Paul and Barnabas take the gospel to a place unfamiliar with the Scriptures, Idolatry is revealed and opposition follows.
2017-04-0634 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (10) - Spiritual vs. Worldly Living - 12:1-24The life of Peter, James and the early Christians stand in stark contrast from the life of Herod. The differing situations, weapons, and power show the difference between spiritual and worldly living
2017-03-2338 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (9) - Spiritual Inclusion - 10:1-48Intern Matthew Roelofs shows us how Acts 10 repeatedly displays that the gospel is for EVERYONE, and that is supposed to change the way we live.
2017-03-0926 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (6) - Spiritual Courage - Acts 6:8-7:2, 7:51-8:1Stephen becomes the first martyr of the church, but his interaction with the religious leaders shows us how the Holy Spirit casts out fear.
2017-02-1630 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (5) - Spiritual Decay - Acts 4:32-5:14The disturbing account of Ananias and Saphira shows us the dangers of spiritual hypocrisy. The biggest threat to the church is NOT persecution from outside, but corruption from within.
2017-02-0933 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (4) - Restoration - 3:1-26The healing of a crippled man demonstrates to everyone that Jesus is alive and still at work. The miracle shows us something important about humanity and where King Jesus is taking this world. Special Thanks To Way Rutherford..from whom Brian borrowed heavily from.
2017-02-0233 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (3) - Being Spiritual (Part 2) - 2:22-47Peter's sermon and the church that follows shows us that when the Holy Spirit shows up, people repent, think, and love.
2017-01-2632 min
RUF at Ole MissActs (2) - Being Spiritual - 2:1-24Luke shows us that the key to the explosive growth of Christianity is wrapped up in what occurred at Pentecost. In seeing the Holy Spirit poured out, we learn what it truly means to be "spiritual." - Special thanks to Les Newsom and Russ Whitefield
2017-01-1930 minRUF at Ole MissSaturday Seminar - GlorificationWhat is the end goal in store for Christians anyway. The Bible's answer for what God's people have to look forward to is....Glorification. Listen into a Saturday Seminar with RUF Mississippi State. Much credit to Brian Habig, Ricky Jones, Tim Keller, and CS Lewis
2016-10-221h 39RUF at Ole MissToo Good To Be True - Ricky JonesSpecial Speaker, Former Campus Minister Ricky Jones, talks about the reality of Jesus Resurrection and why it matters at RUF MS State.
2016-04-1439 minRUF at Ole MissGenesis (1) - The Main Character - Genesis 1:1-25Every good story has a beginning, Genesis 1 introduces us to the main character of the Bible and this universe.
2015-08-2025 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (12) - The Beauty of Contentment - Exodus 20:1-2, 17, Phil. 4:10-13The 10th commandment goes all the way to the heart and shows us that the beautiful life is a life of contentment. Ultimately, the 10th commandment is supposed to drive us to the satisfaction of God's love.
2015-04-2332 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (11) - The Beauty of Truth - Exodus 20:1-2, 17, Matthew 5:33-37The Lord guards the beauty of truth by forbidding all forms of false witness. The 9th commandment invites us to see the trustworthiness of God
2015-04-1628 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (10) - The Beauty of Generosity - Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28The 8th commandment reveals how we are takers by nature, but the generosity of the Lord saves us and changes us.
2015-04-0928 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (9) - The Beauty of Sex - Exodus 20:1-2, 14, Ephesians 5:31-32The Lord thinks so highly of sex that he issues a command to guard its beauty and purpose. Amazingly, sex ultimately points us to the always and forever love of Jesus.
2015-04-0136 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (8) - The Beauty of Life - Exodus 20:13, Matt. 5:21-24The 6th commandment shows us the value of human life, the destruction of our hearts and the depths of God's love for people.
2015-03-2630 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (7) - The Beauty of Family - Exodus 20:1-2, 12Former RUF Ms State student Wilson West shows how the 5th commandment is both the gateway to loving your neighbor and the hope being a Child of God.
2015-03-1926 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (6) - The Beauty of Work and Rest - Exodus 20:8-10The 4th commandment shows us the beauty of work, rest and the finished work of Jesus.
2015-02-2634 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (5) - The Beauty of God's Name - Exodus 20:7The 3rd commandment shows us that a healthy relationship involves respecting the name of the person you are in relationship with.
2015-02-1229 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (4) - The Beauty of God's Image - Exodus 20:1-2, 4-6The Second Commandment jealously guards the distortion of God's image. Because if God is going to have a relationship with people, then it must involve God is He is...not a distorted image.
2015-02-0527 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (3) - The Beauty of God - Exodus 20:1-3The first commandment holds out an explanation for our behavior and shows us the beauty of God.
2015-01-2933 minRUF at Ole MissTen Commandments (1) - The Beautiful Life - Luke 10:25-37In a conversation with a lawyer, Jesus helps us understand the 10 Commandments. The Law of God reveal a beautiful life, our sin, and a beautiful savior.
2015-01-1626 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (13) - The End That Begins It All - Revelation 21-22What the apostle John sees in his last vision is consummation of the purposes of the Lord for His people and this world. The promised ending to the story of this world tells us that everything is worth it.
2014-11-2139 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (12) - The Great Wedding - Revelation 19:1-10John sees the first in depth description of the end of world history. It is a picture of an endless celebration.
2014-11-1334 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (11) - The Allure And Destruction Of Worldliness - Revelation 17:1-6,15-18, 18:1-5John sees another tool that Satan uses to deceive and inflict damage throughout history.....the allure of the great prostitute.
2014-11-0635 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (10) - The Continual Battle - Revelation 13:1-14:5John sees Satan will battle the church. The unseen Satan will manipulate institutions and religions to intimidate and deceive.
2014-10-3034 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (9) - The Cosmic Story - Revelation 12:1-17Revelation 12 shows us the story behind all stories. These characters, this action is the moving force behind everything we see.
2014-10-1641 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (8) - Hear the Trumpets, Hear the Pipers - Revelation 8_1-9_21Anthony Degani shows us how the trumpets reveal world history from the perspective of the unrepentant heart. They are gracious calls from the Lord to repent.
2014-10-0931 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (6) - The Coming Kingdom - Revelation 6:1-7:4As the scrolls are opened, we see world history from the perspective of the church. As the kingdom comes, there will be suffering.
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2014-09-2529 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (4) - Look! A Throne - 4:1-11In order to comfort and encourage us, we are given a peek into the throne room of the Lord.
2014-09-1134 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (3) - No Problems Is a Problem - Revelation 3_14-22.m4aThe church in Laodicea has an odd but dangerous problem, it is blind to its own problems.
2014-09-0433 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (2) - The Real Jesus - Revelation 1_9-20.m4aIn the first unveiling behind the scenes, John sees the powerful and pure Jesus
2014-08-2931 minRUF at Ole MissRevelation (1) - Things Are Not As They Seem - 1:1-11Revelation is given to hurting and confused people. It brings comfort by revealing that things are not as they seem and by revealing Jesus Christ.
2014-08-2130 minRUF at Ole MissEvangelism (1) - Les Newsom -Winter Conference 2013Les explains that good news has a way of coming out of us....and the gospel is endlessly good news.
2013-01-2135 minRUF at Ole MissEvangelism (2) - Les Newsom - Winter ConferenceLes demonstrates from Luke and II Peter that any idea of evangelism must be centered on God's Word as the power of salvation.
2013-01-1934 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (13) - Salvation Through MarriageOver and over, the Bible points to marriage and says, that is a picture of God's love for the church. No picture may be more vivid that Hosea's marriage to Gomer
2012-11-2942 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (12) -MarriageRoles make little sense unless you embrace a purpose. Paul holds out for his readers two primary purposes for God's creation of marriage.
2012-11-1540 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (11) - Love, It's More Than a FeelingIn I Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul examines the nature and importance of love.
2012-11-0837 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (10) - Sexually BrokenI Corinthians 6 and Matthew 5 give us a vivid picture of the different manifestations of sexual immorality.
2012-11-0145 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (9) - The Beauty of SexThe Bible has an incredibly high and good view of sex. The Song of Solomon shows us its power and purpose.
2012-10-2537 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (8) - Honoring Parents - Kelly JacksonYour first and longest relationship is with your parents. The work of Jesus changes the way you relate to your parents even in the complicated world of college.
2012-10-1829 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (7) - SinglenessThe Bible does not see a single person as lacking or incomplete in the Kingdom of God.
2012-10-1139 minRUF at Ole MissFall Conference (2) - Dr. Duncan - Numbers 5:11-31Dr. Duncan examines the instructions for examining a woman accused of adultery. Far from the passage having a low view of women, it actually protects the innocent and shows forth Jesus love
2012-09-2940 minRUF at Ole MissFall Conference (3) - Dr. Duncan - Numbers 21:1-9Dr. Duncan looks at God's judgment through the venomous snakes on the Israelites and shows us the healing power of the gospel.
2012-09-2936 minRUF at Ole MissFall Conference (1) - Dr. Duncan - Numbers 5:1-4Dr. Duncan shows how the holiness of God cannot be in the presence of sin or imperfection.
2012-09-2848 minRUF at Ole MissRelationships (6) - Wisdom in DatingThe Bible is not a manual for dating. However, there are wisdom principles that will challenge our current assumptions about dating. The gospel enables you to date in freedom not fear.
2012-09-2749 min