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Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 16, 2026

The Part of the Prodigal Son Story Everyone Forgets

You may have wandered away from God but the story of the prodigal son shows us how God sees us when we come back It's one of the best-known parables Jesus told but is it really about the younger son We walk through why Jesus told this parable and who he was speaking to in Luke Then we look at the Pharisees the lost sheep the lost coin and the brother who stayed home The Kind of Lost No GPS Can Fix The Parable Everyone Misunderstands Why the Pharisees Cared Who Jesus Ate With The Dinner Where Jesus Called Them [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 15, 2026

What the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Really Means

There's a real place called hell and a lot of churches won't even preach on it But Jesus spoke about it often so why have we gone quiet We walk through what salvation really rescues us from and why the stakes matter Then we look at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew and what it says about the end of the age Why Churches Won't Preach on Hell Why Jesus Told Parables and Why Hell Matters The Most Misunderstood Parable The Message That Saved My Wife Why Hasn't Judgment Begun When Judgment Comes and What to [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

October 14, 2026

Building Your Life on a Solid Foundation: The Parables of Jesus

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus In this episode of our series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson explores Jesus' teaching about two builders one who builds his house on solid rock and another who builds on sand Both houses face the same storm The difference is what they were built on Jesus' parable challenges us to look beyond simply hearing His words and consider whether we are actually putting them into practice What foundation are we building our lives our families and our futures on And when the storms of life come will that foundation [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 12, 2026

Who Is the Parable of the Sower Really About?

Who is the parable of the sower really about We pick up the parables with Nathan's story that caught King David and see why Jesus held up a mirror instead of offering an explanation Then let's walk through Matthew and its four soils from the hardened wayside to the stony and thorny ground to the good soil and ask which one is ours Nathan's Parable and Thou Art the Man Why Parables Work Like a Mirror Ryan's Story and the Parable of the Sower Understanding vs Receiving The Hard Path Stony Thorny or Good Which Soil Are You If You [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 09, 2026

Which Character in Jesus's Parables Are You?

Every time we hear one of Jesus's stories we're supposed to look inward and ask which character we are Make no mistake we're in that story somewhere Let's look at why Jesus told parables what most of us miss in the prodigal son and who the Pharisees scribes and Sadducees really were Then we ask which of their hearts looks most like ours Why Jesus Told Parables Revealing and Concealing the Kingdom What the Prodigal Son Is Really About Seeing Yourself in the Story The Mirror and the Holy Spirit Who the Pharisees Really Were Scribes Sadducees and Jesus's Own [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 09, 2026

Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

Everyone holds to certain values in life But does your personal value system line up with God's values Today R C Sproul examines two of Jesus' parables that teach us to treasure what is most important Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 08, 2026

Why Did Jesus Hid the Truth in Stories?

Why did Jesus tell stories that some people were never meant to understand The answer runs through one word in the Bible mystery Let's trace mystery from the parables in Matthew back to the word raz in Daniel and walk through Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue and the stone cut without hands Then we ask what God's covert operation means for how we live Wired for Story Why Jesus Spoke in Parables Matthew What Mystery Really Means and Doesn't Raz God's Secret Plan and Nebuchadnezzar's Dream The Statue the Stone and the Kingdoms of the World God's Covert Operation and [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 08, 2026

Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man

After death there is no opportunity left to turn from sin and turn to Christ for salvation Today R C Sproul solemnly examines the parable of Lazarus and the rich man Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 07, 2026

Parable of the Rich Fool

Greed is more than an inappropriate love of wealth Most fundamentally it is a lack of gratitude to God Today R C Sproul voices the warning Jesus presents in His parable of the rich fool Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

October 07, 2026

Parables of Jesus: Trusting God With the Harvest

What is Jesus asking us to do with the good news we've received In the first episode of our new five-week series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson takes us to Mark and the parable of the growing seed Jesus describes a farmer who scatters seed trusts that it will grow and eventually returns for the harvest We may not understand exactly how God works in someone's heart or what the future holds but we can faithfully do our part As followers of Jesus we are called to scatter the seed of the gospel wherever we go trusting [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 06, 2026

Parable of the Unjust Judge

Our Father in heaven hears our prayers We can approach Him confidently knowing that He delights to care for our every need Today R C Sproul invites us to reflect on Jesus' parable about persevering in prayer Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 05, 2026

Why Parables?

Why did Jesus teach with parables And how should we interpret these stories Today R C Sproul identifies the purpose of parables and begins to examine the rich truths they reveal about Christ's kingdom Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

September 13, 2026

The Lost Son

When criticized for being associated with sinful people Jesus spoke three parables From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke today R C Sproul show how these parables beautifully portray the Lord's compassion for wayward souls Get R C Sproul's hardcover commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation [... more]

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

August 06, 2026

Matt Slick Live

Matt Slick discusses various biblical topics, including adultery, coveting, lying, and deception, and how they relate to Christian living. He also addresses the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Christianity, and the importance of understanding the true gospel. [... more]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

August 01, 2026

Idling Takes Fuel

The hosts of the Christian Car Guy Show explore the concept of waiting and its connection to hope, using the analogy of a car idling at a stoplight. They discuss the biblical concept of waiting and its relation to trust, faith, and patience, and how it can be applied to everyday life, including car maintenance and repair. [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

July 13, 2026

Seeking What Is Lost – Part 2 of 2

Jesus teaches that people are valuable and lost, and that seeking them leads to finding and rejoicing. He emphasizes the importance of becoming seekers of lost men and women, and that finding them brings joy to both heaven and earth. [... more]

Union Grove Baptist Church

Pastor Josh Evans

June 22, 2026

The Prodigal Son | Pastor Josh Evans

The parable of the prodigal son teaches us about God's love and compassion for sinners, and how He views those who have made mistakes and those who think they are good. Jesus' story shows us that God is always looking for us, even when we are far from Him, and that He wants us to come home and be with Him. [... more]

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

June 18, 2026

Matt Slick Live

Matt Slick discusses various topics including Bible doctrine, creationism, and the debate between young earth and old earth theories. He also addresses the issue of morality and the lack of a universal standard among atheists, highlighting the inconsistencies in their arguments and the importance of understanding the historical context of the Bible. [... more]

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

May 28, 2026

Matt Slick Live

Matt Slick discusses various Bible doctrines, including predestination, election, and salvation, explaining how God chooses people for salvation and how this relates to the concept of fairness. He also addresses the idea of God making people for the purpose of destruction and how this is supported by Scripture. Additionally, he talks about the importance of studying theology deeply and not just superficially. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 17, 2026

Parable of the Talents

The parable of the talents teaches that Christians are stewards of the gifts and abilities God has given them, and they must be productive and faithful in their use. The master's return will bring an accounting of how each servant has managed the talents entrusted to them, and those who have been faithful and productive will be rewarded, while those who have been lazy and unfaithful will be punished. [... more]