Jesus Christ became our altar, sacrificing for our sins and providing eternal redemption. We no longer need physical altars, but instead, we can communicate with God through spiritual altars, offering praise and thanks to Him. Our responsibility is to serve and suffer for Christ, and our reward is to seek a continuing city in heaven, where we will praise God continually. [... more]

Job, a man blessed by God, struggled with the demands of parenting ten children, including the challenges of diversity, distractions, and dangers. He showed defiance, desperation, dedication, distinction, discernment, and dependency in his prayer life, constantly seeking God's guidance and protection for his family. [... more]

Gideon's story reminds us to always be on the lookout for idols in our lives, and to be willing to tear down these idols by eliminating strongholds and incorporating pure worship. We must not think that setting up good altars on Sundays is enough, but rather we must eliminate all false idols and prioritize our relationship with God. [... more]

Jacob's complicated life and his journey to understanding God's promises, including provision, prosperity, and presence, ultimately leading to his transformation and the building of an altar to acknowledge God's sovereignty in his life. [... more]

The first altar in the Bible, built by Noah after the flood, represents forgiveness of sin, a fresh start, and a first step towards worshiping God. It demonstrates the importance of gratitude, offering, and obedience to God, and serves as a model for our own faith sacrifices. [... more]

Abraham's relationship with God began with a promise, which was a relationship that was built on obedience, bonded in fellowship, and based on faith. An altar represents a person's walk and relationship with God, and Abraham's first altar was a sign of his desire to fellowship with God, despite God's initial promise being made without Abraham's action. This story highlights the importance of faith and worship in building a relationship with God. [... more]

The Apostle Paul's approach to evangelism in a superstitious city like Athens is characterized by respect, humility, and consideration of others' feelings and convictions. He introduces the true and living God to the Athenian philosophers, setting aside superstition and confronting false belief systems. [... more]

Altars in the Old Testament were physical representations of man's relationship with God, but with Jesus becoming our altar, we can now meet with God, worship God, remember God, give to God, and do it straight to God without the need for physical sacrifices or altars. [... more]

A pastor reflects on the biblical figure of Job, highlighting his challenges as a parent and his dedication to prayer and faith. He emphasizes the importance of setting aside time to pray for children, even when they are grown, and shows how Job's example can inspire parents to prioritize their children's spiritual lives. [... more]

Gideon's story reminds us that we must always be on the lookout for idols in our lives, be willing to tear down these idols, eliminate all strongholds from false idols, and incorporate pure worship to achieve victory. [... more]

Hezekiah, a king largely forgotten today, faced an overwhelming crisis when the brutal Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem. Instead of surrendering to fear, Hezekiah turned to God, and his story shows us how to pray when everything around us is falling apart. [... more]

God's true nature is revealed through the story of Elijah and a widow, showing that He is a God of the outsider, who sometimes contradicts and confuses us, has power over death, and saves through death. [... more]

The concept of justification is a critical doctrine in Christianity, with the Bible teaching that faith is credited as righteousness, not works. The Eastern Orthodox Church's avoidance of this topic is highlighted, and the idea of limited atonement is discussed in relation to God's desire for all to be saved, but not granting repentance to everyone. The importance of studying the Word of God and believing it is emphasized to avoid deception and false teachings. [... more]

The Bible's Ten Commandments are explored in depth, revealing the finer details of God's law and its application in practical community life. The discussion delves into the concept of altars, worship, and sacrifice, as well as the rules and regulations governing slavery in ancient Israel. The podcast highlights God's justice system, which is protective of victims and emphasizes the importance of doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God. [... more]

God calls believers to be living stones, not worldly bricks, and to present their bodies as a living sacrifice. He wants to dwell in them and make them holy, but they must be renewed in the spirit of their mind and not conformed to the world's mold. [... more]

The speaker explores the story of Nimrod and the Tower of Babel, highlighting God's plan and the consequences of rebellion. They discuss the importance of being a living stone, not a worldly brick, and the need to be transformed by the renewing of one's mind to prove God's will. [... more]

The concept of being a brick or a stone is explored in this message, highlighting the differences between man-made bricks and God-made stones. The story of Nimrod and the tower of Babel is used to illustrate the rebellion against God and the importance of being a living stone, not a brick. The message emphasizes the need to be holy and not conformed to the world, as described in the Bible. [... more]

Building altars of God, rising above compromise and sin, and seeking spiritual growth through prayer and fasting are key themes in this message. The speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life of righteousness and faith, and encourages listeners to seek a deeper relationship with God. A revival is also prophesied, where God will prove who is the real God and prophet, and a remnant will be reserved to stand for right and righteousness. [... more]

God is not silent, and He speaks to those who walk with Him and please Him. The church is called to rise up and rebuild the authors of righteousness that have fallen down and been torn down by compromise and syncretism. The enemy is trying to blind the minds of this generation into thinking there is no right way, but God is seeking someone to worship Him in the Spirit and walk in His ways. [... more]

Steve Hemphill shares his journey of using Bible verses on tent stakes to help people overcome demonic activity and find faith. He shares numerous stories of miracles and God's power in transforming lives, from curing agoraphobia to stopping crime in a small town. [... more]