Led by the Spirit Not by Strategy I'm going to start in Acts So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia Do you see that That's from the text of scripture Somebody got a good idea let's go to Asia There are so many people who need the gospel there No doubt it was a good idea No doubt great good could be done But there was a dependency on [... more]

A wealthy businesswoman named Lydia and a demon-possessed girl are two women from different walks of life who both need the Savior. Paul preaches to the women in Philippi, and Lydia is the first to respond in faith, opening her heart to God's message. Meanwhile, a slave girl with a spirit of divination follows Paul and his team, but ultimately, Paul exercises power over the demon and frees her. The contrast between those led by the serpent and those led by the Spirit is highlighted, with Lydia exemplifying gracious giving, honesty, and loyalty to heaven. [... more]

Alistair Begg teaches from 1 Samuel chapter 28, highlighting the dangers of presumption and the consequences of rejecting God's truth. Saul's desperate attempt to contact Samuel through a medium ultimately leads to his downfall, illustrating the hopelessness and despair that can result from ignoring God's sovereignty. In contrast, Jesus offers a hope that can overcome even the darkest of circumstances. [... more]

God's opinion about seeking knowledge from the spirit world is not neutral, it leads to disillusionment and huge deception. The Bible warns against consulting mediums and channelers, as it is an abomination to the Lord. Only God knows the future infallibly, and seeking knowledge from the spirit world invites the judgment of God. Jesus delegates his authority to his people, and we must turn to God in submission, resisting the devil and he will flee from us. [... more]

The concept of predestination and free will is discussed in the context of Calvinism and the election of grace. The host addresses questions from callers on various topics, including the nature of prophets, divination, and apostasy, and provides biblical insights and explanations. [... more]