On countless American gravestones this epitaph could be written Hurried Worried Buried What a sad way to live Fear anxiety and distress have literally become part of our national culture Odd isn't it Though we have such abundance in this country most don't experience abundant life especially as Jesus described it Sure everyone has his or her share of trouble and anxieties but let's consider one of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to followers the gift of peace [... more]

On countless American gravestones this epitaph could be written Hurried Worried Buried What a sad way to live Fear anxiety and distress have literally become part of our national culture Odd isn't it Though we have such abundance in this country most don't experience abundant life especially as Jesus described it Sure everyone has his or her share of trouble and anxieties but let's consider one of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to followers the gift of peace [... more]

Even after Jesus had set my son Geoff free from years of substance abuse I still had worries We rsquo d been through much together and my focus sometimes nbsp remained on his difficult past instead of the future God had for him Parents of addicts often worry about relapse and one day at a family gathering I pulled Geoff aside ldquo Remember rdquo I told him ldquo we have an adversary and he rsquo s powerful rdquo ldquo I know Dad rdquo he responded ldquo He has power but he has no authority rdquo In that moment I was [... more]

The Danger Of CovetousnessCovetousness is what happens when you see someone else's possessions and want them for yourself It's part envy and part greed and completely sinful But what's so dangerous about that kind of desire Well like any sin its first effect is to draw you away from a right relationship with God Envy can also destroy your relationships with other people When you're zeroing in on getting and keeping what you want you're putting your fleshly desires in God's place Selfishness obliterates your ability to love God and other people One problem with a materialistic mindset is that [... more]

So how would God's word in particular give us guidance on this giving portfolio approach Jesus gives His mission here on earth in Luke - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind to set at liberty those who are oppressed to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor This is a really is a model for a giving portfolio So how do you take that and apply it to giving [... more]

In Matthew Jesus gives a timeless financial and spiritual principle mdash ldquo Where your treasure is there your heart will be also rdquo And since He spoke those words the simple concept has been proven true countless times But why is it true On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will unpack the truth behind this principle and the power of giving Then he rsquo ll tackle your financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

I sat in the stillness of a workday rsquo s end my laptop in front of me I should rsquo ve been exhilarated about the work I rsquo d finished that day but I wasn rsquo t I was tired My shoulders ached with the load of anxiety over a problem at work and my mind was spent from thinking about a troubled relationship I wanted to escape from it all mdash my thoughts wandered to watching TV that night But I closed my eyes ldquo Lord rdquo I whispered I was too tired to say more All my weariness [... more]

Your body has trillion cells Inside each one is a nucleus and in each nucleus are DNA molecules DNA is like an instruction manual for life with densely coded information telling each cell what to do A simple paternity test would prove that my father was really my father Here Jesus gives His audience a spiritual paternity test that reveals their spiritual father to be the devil himself No matter what your physical ancestry you can always tell one's spiritual heritage [... more]

Your body has trillion cells Inside each one is a nucleus and in each nucleus are DNA molecules DNA is like an instruction manual for life with densely coded information telling each cell what to do A simple paternity test would prove that my father was really my father Here Jesus gives His audience a spiritual paternity test that reveals their spiritual father to be the devil himself No matter what your physical ancestry you can always tell one's spiritual heritage [... more]

Do you ever find yourself not actually putting your trust in God Like you do if you were to be asked but not in your day-to-day life This week we'll be looking at what the Bible says about hard hearts and how Jesus gives us the prescription for how we can avoid that mistake [... more]

Do you ever find yourself not actually putting your trust in God Like you do if you were to be asked but not in your day-to-day life This week we'll be looking at what the Bible says about hard hearts and how Jesus gives us the prescription for how we can avoid that mistake [... more]

It's Sent Weekend This year we have a special guest speaker Jeremy Dager from Port City Church in Halifax NS We're so pumped to hear from one of our family of church planters as well as opportunities for you to jump into missions both short-term and long-term [... more]

Today Robby and James discuss peace [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What did Jesus give up for my salvation Is it important to become an official member of a church Is it OK to go to Catholic Mass on Saturday and a Protestant church on Sunday In communion do the bread and wine turn into the body and blood of Christ If God is real why would he allow me to be sexually abused Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by [... more]

Song of Songs Set me as a seal upon thine heart as a seal upon thine arm for love is strong as death jealousy is cruel as the grave the coals thereof are coals of fire which hath a most vehement flame We like so many in the Bible want some kind of sign from Jesus When the burning starts its a good sign listen for more New Facebook Group Click this link to Join our Podcast Listeners group where you can share your thoughts or questions with other listeners https www facebook com groups [... more]

Driving instructors often tell their students to look ahead on the road don't focus on the mailbox coming up on the right or the approaching car on the left If you focus on those dangers you tend to steer that direction On a spiritual level we find similar advice in the Lord's Sermon on the Mount And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie highlights this time-tested counsel Jesus gives us about the worries and cares that keep us from focusing where we should on Him Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

Greed dishonors God by refusing to be grateful Today R C Sproul continues his series in the gospel of Luke focusing on Jesus' parable about a man whose treasure was in the wrong place Get R C Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Luke for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org luke-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Did Adam and Eve repent--- - Is it okay to look at apocryphal sources to answer questions that the Bible doesn't answer--- - Do those who are anointed by God receive revelation from him--- - Are there apostles and prophets today--- - Is emotional adultery grounds for divorce--- - What does James - mean- What spirit is it talking about--- - Should churches celebrate Halloween--- - Doesn't Romans prove that those who die in infancy are saved--- - If Judas was never saved why did [... more]

All of us naturally self-protect hiding our true selves Peter could not imagine his Master nailed to a cross and told Him so Yet Jesus gives a stern rebuke Get behind me Satan In this message from Matthew we identify four ways we avoid the cross today Are we willing to take up our cross humbly exposing ourselves to God and others This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

In the new life Jesus gives us He also promises life with Him in eternity In this message Skip shares what your future looks like as a future resident of heaven [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is confessing our sins and repenting of them the same thing In Leviticus - God gives the command for an eye for an eye But in Matthew - Jesus gives a different command How is this possible if Jesus is the same God of the Old and New Testaments Is it still a sin to eat pork and non-kosher food How are there three persons in the trinity if there is only one God Why is it that when I or other people [... more]

This weekend celebrate what Christ accomplished at Easter with a special message from Pastor Greg Laurie Go to harvest org live In this classic crusade message Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a new beginning from John This message was originally given in Wellington New Zealand on October Pastor Greg states It doesn't matter where you live in the world if you live in Wellington or Christchurch or Auckland or Sydney or Melbourne or Kenya or Los Angeles or New York City No matter where you live in the [... more]

When Jesus essentially asked his followers Are you listening to me He was serious And to prove His point Jesus gives his disciples a test Will they still trust Jesus when hope seems lost and Jesus is asleep If you've ever felt like Jesus is sleeping when you're struggling if you've ever found your faith lacking take heart from two lessons we learn from Jesus on the Sea of Galilee [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a message on courageous faith from Acts Those arrested by anxiety depression or other burdens listen in and learn how you can find peace with God Notes We will see what Jesus both did and said to revive Paul Paul was not afraid of death or hardship The only thing he seemed to fear was the disapproval of God The Lord stood by Paul in his hour of need Jesus said to Paul Be of good courage Courage the willingness to act in the face of fear Moral courage the ability to do what is right [... more]

Last time Pastor Don Green pointed out the difference between a person who's at least somewhat receptive to a gospel witness and what appears to be a hopeless mocker Jesus gives us the prescription for that latter person and we'll discover what that is along with three other practical points from Pastor Don on today's program So turn in your Bible to Matthew --https---www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesJesus' Call to Silence God on the Sanctity of LifeRighteousness Starts at Home [... more]

Driving instructors often tell their students to look ahead on the road don't focus on the mailbox coming up on the right or the approaching car on the left If you focus on those dangers you tend to steer that direction On a spiritual level we find similar advice in the Lord's Sermon on the Mount And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie highlights this time-tested counsel Jesus gives us about the worries and cares that keep us from focusing where we should on Him View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

Driving instructors often tell their students to look ahead on the road don't focus on the mailbox coming up on the right or the approaching car on the left If you focus on those dangers you tend to steer that direction On a spiritual level we find similar advice in the Lord's Sermon on the Mount And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie highlights this time-tested counsel Jesus gives us about the worries and cares that keep us from focusing where we should on Him View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

If we're honest we've all had days where we've messed up big time But as Pastor J D continues our series called Can't Believe he explains how God can redeem even our greatest failures [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - What is Calvinism and what do they believe regarding free will--- - How does election work--- - Have you had any experience with cancel culture--- - Why was Jesus given authority if he was God--- - What does it mean that God wants all men to be saved--- - Is the concept of modern prophets biblical--- - Are prophecy and divination different things [... more]

When a crowd of five thousand got hungry the disciples implored Jesus to send them away Instead Christ instructed the disciples to feed the masses Discover how this simple command became a lesson for all of us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

In Matthew Jesus gives us the Lord rsquo s Prayer as an example of how we should bring our needs to God nbsp But do we often skim over an important part of His example On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share some thoughts about a particular part of the Lord rsquo s Prayer that we may be overlooking We'll talk about praying for our daily bread on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

In Mark Jesus gives an alarming and confusing description of the end of the world as we know it Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg takes a closer look at the context of Jesus' warning and its implications for our lives Listen [... more]

In the drama of redemption the Old Testament is a grand prologue In the New Testament the great transaction takes place Jesus gives his life not far from where Abraham almost offered Isaac No playwright could dream of a story so wonderful nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

In His Sermon on the Mount the Lord Jesus gives us a pattern for prayer and for life Today Sinclair Ferguson specifies how the Lord's Prayer helps us to live faithfully in the presence of God Get the 'Sermon on the Mount' DVD with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org sermon-on-the-mount Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

- A caller gave positive feedback about the schools CARM offers -- - Who is Proverbs - - talking about--- - How can I best witness to those belonging to the LDS and JW faith- I am using the schools what else can I do--- - What are the strongest arguments for amillennialism--- - What does it mean to make your calling and election sure--- - Did Jesus give the Apostles authority to forgive sins--- - Do you think the corona virus is related to the end times--- - Are those who are still alive when Jesus returns taken before [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show Why does God say that it is an abomination to eat shellfish I saw on Facebook that God hates shellfish The person I'm talking about is an atheist and looks for opportunities to make the Bible look ridiculous What do we do when we find a book where the author claims to have a grasp of Christianity but only seems to be confusing the truth I really just want to be able to read without such an author trying to distract [... more]

In this classic crusade message Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the issues that universally affect us and shows us how we can have a new beginning from John This message was originally given in Wellington New Zealand on October Pastor Greg states It doesn't matter where you live in the world if you live in Wellington or Christchurch or Auckland or Sydney or Melbourne or Kenya or Los Angeles or New York City No matter where you live in the world certain things are true of every person Every person without Jesus Christ has a hole in their heart Everyone is [... more]

In Matthew Jesus gives His sermon on the mount and asks His followers not to worry as their faith will replace their fear Social Security strikes fear in many people especially regarding how long it will be around This week Hans and Robby discuss how to apply faith or in this case fact to Social Security in order to alleviate fears and maximize your benefit The Social Security Trustees Report was recently released While this report is very long Hans summarizes it basically saying that the Social Security fund was increased by millions of dollars this year they did not [... more]

Once saved always saved This is David Wheaton host of The Christian Worldview It's an age-old debate about whether a Christian can lose their salvation Jesus gives a clear answer in John where He says My sheep hear My voice and I know them and they follow Me and I give eternal life to them and they will never perish and no one will snatch them out of My hand My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand John - Eternal security for [... more]

Dr John H Munro November Matthew - To come before our Heavenly Father in prayer is a vital part of our personal relationship with God Jesus gives His disciples specific instructions on prayer and demonstrates how prayer increases our faith and encourages us to live humbly before God relying on Him for our daily needs [... more]