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Verse by Verse Bible teaching from Dr. Michael Easley. From the ministry of Michael Easley inContext.

  1. 1D AGO

    Psalm 31: Trusting God in Times of Stress

    Summary In this sermon, Dr. Michael Easley walks through Psalm 31, exploring the believer’s response to stress, fear, and overwhelming circumstances. Using the Holmes-Ray stress scale as a starting point, he highlights how life’s pressures—from the death of a spouse to everyday challenges—can leave us drained and anxious. David’s Psalm provides a powerful blueprint for handling stress: an urgent cry for help followed by confident trust in God. Easley emphasizes how David repeatedly places his life “into God’s hand,” demonstrating that ultimate safety and deliverance come not from human control but from trusting God’s righteousness and lovingkindness.  The sermon explores the tension between terror and trust, showing that even in fear, believers can choose praise and confidence in God. Easley also points out that God may not always remove stress but provides the strength to endure it. He encourages listeners to redirect their anxious energy toward worship and reliance on Christ. By learning to surrender control, trusting God’s presence, and finding rest in His provision, believers cultivate endurance, maturity, and spiritual resilience. This message reminds us that our trials are opportunities to experience God’s faithfulness and to develop deeper trust, even amid life’s storms. Takeaways Life’s pressures are inevitable, but God sees your stress and hears your prayers. David models placing his life fully into God’s hand, trusting His righteousness. Trusting God does not always remove trials, but provides strength to endure them. Even in terror and despair, believers can choose praise and confidence in God. Redirect anxious energy toward Christ through worship, prayer, and surrender. Endurance through trials matures faith and deepens spiritual resilience. To read the Psalms, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    27 min

  2. APR 6

    Psalm 25: Waiting on God When Life Doesn't Make Sense

    Summary Why is it often easier to trust God with eternity than with today? In this sermon on Psalm 25, Dr. Michael Easley walks through David’s honest prayer and exposes a tension many believers feel: we trust Christ to save us forever, but struggle to trust Him with our health, family, future, finances, pain, and uncertainty right now. David’s prayer is raw, vulnerable, and deeply relatable. He is surrounded by enemies, burdened by sin, and desperate for God’s help—yet he keeps coming back to the character of God. This message reminds us that God is not only the God who saves us in the end, but the God who leads us in the middle. He teaches sinners, guides the humble, forgives the guilty, and meets the lonely and afflicted with compassion and steadfast love. Michael highlights how spiritual maturity is often formed not through ease, but through pain, waiting, and dependence. At the center of the psalm is a simple but powerful prayer: “Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.” And the good news is that God forgives not because we ask perfectly, but because forgiveness is part of His very character. If you are weary, waiting, hurting, or struggling to trust God in the unknown, this sermon will meet you there. Takeaways: Many believers trust God for salvation but struggle to trust Him with the daily uncertainties of life. Psalm 25 shows that David brought both his external troubles and internal sin honestly before the Lord. God’s compassion and lovingkindness are rooted in His covenant character, not in our performance. The Lord delights to teach, lead, and instruct those who are humble enough to learn. God forgives for His name’s sake, which means our hope rests in His character, not our ability to ask perfectly. Waiting is often one of God’s primary tools for spiritual growth, maturity, and deeper trust. To read the Psalms, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    44 min

  3. MAR 30

    Psalm 22: When God Feels Far Away

    Summary In this sermon on Psalm 22, Dr. Michael Easley walks through one of the most honest and prophetic passages in Scripture. The psalm opens with the shocking words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”—a cry that many believers feel but rarely say out loud. David expresses deep anguish as he wrestles with the tension between what he knows about God and what he currently experiences. Though he feels abandoned, he refuses to stop praying. Dr. Easley shows how the psalm moves in cycles between despair and trust. David remembers God’s past faithfulness even while enemies surround him and God seems silent. Yet the turning point comes when David shifts his focus from his circumstances to God’s presence. His greatest request is not immediate rescue, but renewed closeness with the Lord. The sermon then highlights the powerful connection between Psalm 22 and the crucifixion of Jesus. The descriptions of suffering, mockery, and even the casting of lots for clothing point forward to Christ. While David asks to be delivered from death, Jesus delivers us through His death. Psalm 22 ultimately moves from personal suffering to public worship and global hope. The message reminds believers to keep praying, trust God in seasons of silence, and continue telling the story of Christ from generation to generation. Takeaways: Psalm 22 shows that believers can honestly bring their deepest anguish to God without pretending everything is fine. David wrestles with the tension between his theology about God and his painful experience of feeling abandoned. Even when God feels silent, the faithful response is to keep praying rather than walking away. The psalm vividly foreshadows the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus did not escape suffering like David desired—He endured it to save us. The message of Christ’s work must continue from one generation to the next until the whole world hears. To read the Psalms, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    30 min

  4. MAR 23

    Psalm 13: How Long, O Lord?

    Summary Every believer eventually walks through a long, dark tunnel of suffering. In this sermon on Psalm 13, Dr. Michael Easley explains how David models honest faith when God feels distant and pain refuses to end. David begins with a raw lament: “How long, O Lord?” He feels forgotten, abandoned, and surrounded by enemies. Like many believers facing illness, loss, betrayal, or grief, David wonders if God has turned His face away. Yet the psalm shows that faith does not require pretending everything is fine. Scripture gives believers permission to bring their deepest fears and questions directly to God. The psalm then shifts from lament to petition. David asks God to consider him, answer him, and enlighten him. Like many of us, he longs to understand why suffering happens. But Easley reminds listeners that maturity often means learning to live with unanswered questions. Finally, the psalm ends with a deliberate choice. Despite unchanged circumstances, David trusts God’s covenant love—His chesed, His loyal love rooted in His character. Because of who God is, David chooses to rejoice and sing. The tunnel may feel endless in the moment, but suffering will not last forever. When believers feel abandoned and exhausted, the only place to turn is the same place Peter turned: to Jesus, the One who alone has the words of eternal life. Takeaways Every believer will eventually walk through a season where God feels distant and suffering feels endless. Psalm 13 shows that honest lament—asking “How long, O Lord?”—is a biblical expression of faith, not unbelief. Spiritual maturity often means learning to live with unanswered “why” questions. God’s love for believers rests on His covenant character and Christ’s work, not our performance. David chooses to rejoice not because his situation changed but because God’s loyal love never changes. When suffering leaves us nowhere else to turn, Jesus remains the only One with the words of eternal life. To read the Psalms, click here.Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    29 min

  5. MAR 16

    Psalm 8: God's Glory and Man's Dignity

    Summary In this sermon on Psalm 8, Dr. Michael Easley invites us to look up—at the heavens—and then look inward at the profound question: What is man? As David gazes at the moon and stars, he marvels at God’s majesty and then wonders why the Creator would care for such seemingly insignificant creatures. Psalm 8 is a creation hymn that begins and ends with praise: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth.” Easley carefully explains the significance of God’s revealed name—Yahweh—and shows how God’s glory fills both heaven and earth. Yet the heart of the psalm is this astonishing truth: humanity is made in the image of God. Against pantheism, evolution as ultimate origin, and modern idolatry, Easley affirms a biblical creation theology. Man did not crawl out of primordial slime. He was formed intentionally, crowned with glory, and given dominion under God’s authority. Though small compared to the cosmos, mankind is uniquely redeemable—so much so that Jesus Christ became fully God and fully man. Psalm 8 reminds us that we are neither divine nor disposable. We are image-bearers—known completely and loved fully by a majestic God. Takeaways: Psalm 8 begins and ends with praise, framing humanity within the majesty of God’s revealed name. God’s covenant name, Yahweh, reveals both His sovereignty and His personal care. Though small in the vast universe, mankind is uniquely made in the image of God. Creation displays God’s glory, but humanity uniquely reflects His likeness and authority. Jesus became fully God and fully man, affirming the redeemable dignity of humanity. God knows everything about us—our DNA, struggles, regrets, and hopes—and loves us completely. To read the Psalms, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    26 min

  6. MAR 9

    Psalm 1: The Blessed Life

    Summary In this sermon on Psalm 1, Dr. Michael Easley opens the Psalter by showing its front door: two roads, two destinies. The psalmist contrasts the righteous and the wicked with striking clarity. The blessed person does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, stand in the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of scoffers. Instead, he delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. Dr. Easley challenges our cultural understanding of blessing. The absence of wealth, health, or prosperity does not mean you are not blessed. True blessing is positional—known by God, forgiven, loved, and rooted in Him. Like a tree planted by streams of water, the righteous person flourishes in season. Seasons may vary, but the source never runs dry. By contrast, the wicked are like chaff—weightless, rootless, and ultimately blown away. Who are you running with? What do you delight in? Who directs your life? We must remember that maturity turns disciplines into reflex and that meditation renews the mind. Psalm 1 calls believers to live as otherworldly people—in the world, but not of it—trusting that the Lord knows the way of the righteous. Takeaways Psalm 1 frames all of life as a choice between the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. Blessing is not material success but being known by God and rooted in His Word. Spiritual drift begins by walking, standing, and finally sitting comfortably in worldly thinking. Meditation on Scripture renews the mind and reshapes character from the inside out. The righteous flourish in season because their source is constant, even when visible results are not. Christian maturity turns daily time in God’s Word from a “have to” into a joyful “get to.” To read the Psalms, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    59 min

  7. MAR 2

    Why We Believe What We Believe: Satan

    Summary In this sobering and clarifying sermon, Dr. Michael Easley confronts the reality of Satan in a culture that increasingly dismisses truth and distorts morality. From the removal of the cross at Wren Chapel to troubling theological shifts within the Church of England, Dr. Easley shows how doctrinal compromise reflects a deeper spiritual battle. He walks through Scripture to define who Satan is—adversary, accuser, tempter, deceiver—and explains his kingdom, influence, and ultimate defeat. Satan opposes the gospel, attacks believers, hates Israel, and seeks to distort truth at every level. Yet believers must neither obsess over him nor underestimate him. We are not called to fight Satan directly but to resist him through submission to Christ. Dr. Easley contrasts Satan’s character with Christ’s. Satan accuses; Christ intercedes. Satan deceives; Christ is truth. Satan destroys; Christ gives life. Though Satan is powerful and cunning, he is not sovereign. God has already determined his end. The believer’s confidence rests in 1 John 4:4: the One who dwells within us is greater than the one who rules this world. In a shifting culture, sound doctrine and spiritual vigilance are not optional—they are essential for faithful endurance. Takeaways Satan is a real, personal adversary who opposes God and deceives humanity. Cultural drift away from biblical truth reflects a deeper spiritual battle. Believers are called to resist Satan, not fight him in their own strength. Satan accuses and deceives, but Christ intercedes and secures our salvation. Temptation is common to all, but the Holy Spirit empowers believers to endure. Our confidence rests in this truth: the One in us is greater than the one in the world. To read the bible online, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    37 min

  8. FEB 23

    Why We Believe What We Believe: The Holy Spirit

    Summary In this sermon, Michael Easley walks through the doctrine of the Holy Spirit by focusing on what Scripture clearly teaches rather than personal experience or theological extremes. He explains that confusion about the Spirit often comes from two opposite tendencies: ignoring the Spirit’s role or overemphasizing subjective experiences attributed to Him. Instead, believers must anchor their understanding in the Bible. Dr. Easley traces the Spirit’s work throughout Scripture, beginning in the Old Testament where the Spirit creates, sustains life, empowers leaders, and reveals God’s presence. In the New Testament, the Spirit’s ministry becomes clearer through the life of Christ, the birth of the church in Acts, and the teaching of the apostles. He emphasizes four key ministries of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life: indwelling, sealing, baptizing into the body of Christ, and filling or controlling the believer. The indwelling Spirit assures believers of their salvation, while the sealing of the Spirit guarantees their future redemption. The filling of the Spirit describes a life yielded to God’s control rather than human effort. Ultimately, Easley reminds believers that the Christian life is lived not by striving harder, but by trusting the Spirit who already lives within them. Takeaways The doctrine of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in Scripture rather than personal experience or preference. In the Old Testament, the Spirit creates, sustains life, empowers leaders, and reveals God’s presence. Every believer is permanently indwelt by the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. The sealing of the Holy Spirit guarantees the believer’s identity, security, and future redemption. Spirit baptism identifies believers with Christ and incorporates them into the body of Christ. Being filled with the Spirit means yielding control of our lives to God’s power and guidance. To read the bible online, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

    41 min
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Verse by Verse Bible teaching from Dr. Michael Easley. From the ministry of Michael Easley inContext.

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  • Creator
    Michael Easley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
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