Acceptable Worship

There are times in our lives when it feels like we're hanging onto Jesus by our fingernails while everything else is against us. Today, R.C. Sproul asserts that even in our direst situations, we can trust the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-wit ... Show More

We mustn't deceive ourselves. Our allegiance to our risen and exalted King will incite the jealousy of a power-hungry world. Today, R.C. Sproul prepares us to confess our faith with the persecuted church in every age: Jesus is Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podca ... Show More

All of us experience many turning points in our lives, but none is more important than our conversion to Jesus Christ. Today, R.C. Sproul asks a question of eternal importance: Where are you going? Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/where ... Show More

Too often, a fundamental question is never asked in the church: How does God want to be worshiped? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on true worship as the purpose of the Reformation and the purpose of our lives. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-wi ... Show More

On the weekend before I had surgery for thyroid cancer, I wrestled with this question: “How do you face troubles with peace?” I came to realize it’s not petitionary prayer that helps you face troubles.  Of course the Bible is filled with petition, where you go to God and make you ... Show More

We see the holiness of Christ not only in His separation from sin but also in His loving devotion to His Father and His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels that we are consecrated to enjoy the perfect love of the triune God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts ... Show More

Jesus teaches us to pray for our basic needs. Praying that way can both simplify and sanctify our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers how the Lord's Prayer directs us to ask God for strength to honor Him and do His will. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/th ... Show More

Every week we gather for worship, and we move through the same order of service. But after a while, do we realize what we’re doing? We’re going to look at each of the elements of our services, so we can understand them and catch ourselves when we’re going through the motions. Thi ... Show More

If we are going to be used by God, we must first acknowledge that he is already at work all around us, and that his work isn’t contingent upon us. This is not something we’re starting up. The weight is not on our shoulders—the pressure is off. I hope today you’re freed up to be u ... Show More

Hello friend. I hope you’re doing well today.  This week on the podcast we’re looking at an issue that plagued the Philippian church—legalism. They trusted the work of Jesus but were trying to add a little something on their own. If you ever find yourself looking for “Jesus plus” ... Show More

What does it mean to hallow? It’s a word virtually never used anymore in everyday English, but we don’t quite have an equivalent.  To hallow something means to treat it as sacred and ultimate. It means to make something your ultimate concern, to make it the most important thing, ... Show More

Today, Pastor Ford will explain that praise should be done volitionally, as an act of our will.  It doesn’t matter how we feel, we should give God some praise!  We could feel like ten miles of bad highway, but we shouldn’t walk out of a worship service without saying something to ... Show More

Have you ever felt regret for not becoming a Christian sooner? Today, Derek Thomas shares his personal testimony and reminds us of God’s perfect timing in bringing His people to Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/i-wish-i-had-become-a-christi ... Show More