False gods aren't always little golden statues They can be anything even good things like family health and financial security Pastor J D explains how we turn good things into idols and how to spot false gods that are growing up in our hearts [... more]

When most of us think of false gods we picture different world religions mythologies and little golden statues on altars But the truth is we might actually be worshiping a false god even if we think we're worshiping Jesus [... more]

In Joshua Joshua makes a statement of faith in front of the whole nation of Israel He and his family choose to serve the one true God And today we have the same choice between false gods and the Lord On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will share how our choice to serve the Lord can be related to our finances Then he rsquo ll tackle some financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In Joshua Joshua makes a statement of faith in front of the whole nation of Israel He and his family choose to serve the one true God And today we have the same choice between false gods and the Lord On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will share how our choice to serve the Lord can be related to our finances Then he rsquo ll tackle some financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Historical Context and Modern ImplicationsAfter crossing the Jordan into the promised land the Israelites fought the battle of Jericho Joshua was their leader and the Lord gave them the victory In Joshua the general reminds his people of God's faithfulness to them at Jericho and through their history He ends by making that memorable statement of faith As for me and my household we will serve the Lord As Christians in a non-Christian culture we are also called to take a stand We can either choose to serve the gods of this world or the Lord It's not easy for [... more]

The central proof of our faith is Jesus' resurrection The city of Athens was filled with false gods but Paul went to Mars Hill to preach judgment and resurrection In this message from Acts Pastor Lutzer shares Paul's in-depth explanation of how God reveals Himself to us We must listen because the resurrected Jesus will judge the entire world This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

While the doctrine of the Trinity is mysterious the Bible plainly affirms that the Father is God the Son is God and the Holy Spirit is God Today R C Sproul affirms that Christians worship one God Get R C Sproul's Teaching Series 'The Mystery of the Trinity' and the Crucial Questions Booklet 'What Is the Trinity ' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org mystery-of-the-trinity Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org [... more]

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Do you have any false gods or idols in your life Would you recognize one if you did On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain how anything that stands between you and Christ is an idol and he rsquo ll give you some examples of them so you can be on the lookout for idols in your own life Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

We throw the word idol around pretty freely in our culture So-and-so is a teen idol did you watch American Idol Humphrey Bogart was a matinee idol But biblically speaking an idol is a representation or symbol of an object of worship It's a clear transgression of the First Commandment Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie warns about idol worship based on an epic confrontation in Kings Elijah goes toe-to-toe with the prophets of Baal Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program [... more]

The nation of Israel is adrift spiritually and morally No more judges will appear on the scene to fight or pray or preach It is no surprise that this book closes with tragic tales of disobedience superstition immorality theft murder and eventually Israelite fighting against Israelite What is the root problem The same problem we're experiencing today everyone does what is right in his his own eyes [... more]

In Hebrews we read So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need If God in God's Word invites us to come to God in boldness maybe we should Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us take that direction to heart We're continuing our studies in the fascinating Old Testament book of Nehemiah So many great lessons from the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates [... more]

The fire hydrant gushed into the street and I saw my opportunity Several cars had splashed through before me and I thought What a great way to get a free wash My car hadn rsquo t been cleaned for a month and the dust was thick So I fired it up and headed into the deluge Crack It happened so fast The sun had already beaten down on my black car that morning heating its glass and interior But the water from the hydrant was frigid As soon as the cold gush hit the hot windshield a crack struck like [... more]

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Our spiritual journey is not based on how much faith we possess but rather upon the One in whom we trust God called Abraham out of Ur of the Chaldees promising to make of him a great nation In this message we investigate the background family and false gods that Abraham left He faced a lifelong journey of trust in God This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

What if our clothes were more functional having the ability to clean themselves after we dropped ketchup or mustard or spilled a drink on them Well according to the BBC engineers in China have developed a special ldquo coating which causes cotton to clean itself of stains and odors when exposed to ultraviolet lights rdquo Can you imagine the implications of having self-cleaning clothes A self-cleaning coating might work for stained clothing but only God can clean a stained soul In ancient Judah God was angry with His people because they had ldquo turned their backs on rdquo Him given [... more]

It rsquo s a quiet riverside park on a Saturday afternoon Joggers pass by fishing rods whirl seagulls fight over fish and chip wrappers and my wife and I sit watching the couple They are dark-skinned maybe in their late s She sits gazing into his eyes while he without a hint of self-consciousness sings to her a love song in his own tongue carried on the breeze for us all to hear This delightful act got me thinking about the book of Zephaniah At first you might wonder why In Zephaniah rsquo s day God rsquo s people had [... more]

False gods aren't always little golden statues Pastor J D explains how we turn good things into idols and how to spot false gods that are growing up in our hearts [... more]

When most of us think of false gods we picture little golden statues on altars But the truth is we might actually be worshiping a false god even if we think we're worshiping Jesus [... more]

The clouds hung low blocking the horizon and limiting visibility to only a few hundred yards The minutes dragged on The effect on my mood was noticeable But then as afternoon approached the clouds began to break and I saw it beautiful Pikes Peak the most recognizable landmark of my city flanked on each side by the mountain range A smile broke over my face I considered that even our physical perspective mdash our literal line of sight mdash can affect our spiritual vision And I was reminded of the psalmist singing ldquo I lift my eyes to the mountains [... more]

One morning I visited a pond near my house I sat on an overturned boat thinking and watching a gentle west wind chase a layer of mist across the water rsquo s surface Wisps of fog circled and swirled Mini ldquo tornadoes rdquo rose up and then exhausted themselves Before long the sunlight cut through the clouds and the mist disappeared nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp This scene comforted me because I connected it with a verse I had just read ldquo I have swept away your offenses like a cloud your sins like [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the Book of Joshua Joshua [... more]

Because thine heart was tender and thou didst humble thyself before God when thou heardest his words against this place and against the inhabitants thereof and humbledst thyself before me and didst rend thy clothes and weep before me I have even heard thee also saith the Lord Chronicles [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the nd letter of Peter - [... more]