Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?  

Hidden in the book of Jonah are life principles that will encourage you to listen closely to God’s commands and take into serious consideration the blessings you will miss when you not only refuse to obey but run the other way.  Jonah’s story is our story in ways we never imagined.  Stop!  Turn Around!  These messages will open your eyes and heart to those who are waiting for you to reflect Christ’s love.

In His Grip are specific lessons made available from the ministry of Dr. Betters, known for his unapologetic, biblical and transparent preaching of the Word of God.

How will you respond when suffering invades your life? Are you prepared?

The In His Grip sermons teach about God's sovereignty, trustworthiness, and faithfulness. Dr. Betters' sermons help explain how to walk by faith in a broken world, encourage a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and proclaim that God is sovereign and can be trusted even in the broken places of life. We hope this sermon series helps you find hope, comfort, purpose, and courage to persevere faithfully in your relationship with Jesus.

In this very personal series preached shortly after the death of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark, Dr. Betters invites the congregation into his family grief journey. Dr. Betters acknowledges the “hell on earth” experienced by his family as he recounts the days before their son’s accident where God seemed to be preparing them for unexpected suffering. He shares specific scriptures God was using to help them get through each day of sorrow, where God promises the “hell on earth” would not last forever but after suffering “a little while” the Lord “himself will restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast”, as recorded in 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 27. He draws attention to the questions of the Psalmist in Psalm 44 and the promise of Romans 8 that all things will come together for good for those who love Jesus. This series is a precious gift of hope in the midst of wrestling to walk by faith when suffering suddenly shatters our hearts.