What happens when God's path seems blocked and his no becomes a go In this captivating episode we explore the unlikely beginnings of the first church in Europe Join us as we travel to ancient Philippi and meet a wealthy businesswoman a demon-possessed slave girl and even a hardened jailer Discover how the gospel of Jesus Christ transcends societal divides heals the broken and sparks a spiritual revolution that would eventually transform a continent [... more]

Some people come to Christ instantly as soon as they hear the Gospel It's the miracle of a moment Others resist that decision for decades until one day they realize their need for Christ Sometimes it's a crisis or tragedy that brings them to that point other times it's as though their eyes suddenly opened Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie shows us the miraculous conversion of a certain Philippian jailer a conversion that would sweep through his entire family Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning [... more]

The explosive power of the Gospel was felt in the world of the first century The Holy Spirit began convicting of sin causing a fearful jailer to ask What must I do to be saved In this message we unlock two motivations to witness for Christ faith and joy The Gospel can change any heart like a prison door flinging open This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Some people come to Christ instantly as soon as they hear the Gospel It's the miracle of a moment Others resist that decision for decades until one day they realize their need for Christ Sometimes it's a crisis or tragedy that brings them to that point other times it's as though their eyes suddenly opened Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie shows us the miraculous conversion of a certain Philippian jailer a conversion that would sweep through his entire family Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning [... more]

Wearing his striped jumpsuit James walked across the steamy jail gym and climbed into the portable pool where he was baptized by the prison chaplain James rsquo joy multiplied however when he heard that his daughter Brittany mdash also an inmate mdash had been baptized that same day in the same water When they realized what had happened even the staff got emotional ldquo There wasn rsquo t a dry eye rdquo the chaplain said In and out of jail for years Brittany and her dad both wanted God rsquo s forgiveness And together God gave them new life nbsp [... more]

During crises or setbacks we don't have to lose hope In this Sunday episode Pastor Greg Laurie gives us reason to trust God's plan for our lives Glean assurance from this timely message Notes Have you ever been in a situation that looked utterly hopeless Paul and Silas saw the hand of God in the darkest of places and praised Him Sometimes God closes a door and opens another The Lord directed Paul and Silas through a vision The Lord opened Lydia's heart God is in control of a Christian's life A Christian can rejoice in the most difficult circumstances [... more]

A businesswoman a slave girl and jailer What do all these people have in common No they're not the punch line for a joke but three reminders that the gospel message is for everyone [... more]

by Lon Solomon [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - How and when does God prepare hearts and when do we--- - Matt experiences technical difficulties -- - Who created God--- - Was it really the little boy's lunch that was used to feed the --- - What is the conflict of being a pastor while supporting BLM--- - Can you be a democrat and also a true Christian--- - Does God have favorites- Isn't that what is happening with the elect--- - Is repentance necessary for salvation- Is it a work- Why is repentance [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - In Acts why is there no mention of repentance in the discussion with the Philippian jailer- Does the Holy Spirit give us the desire to repent--- - Matt discusses the need and importance for every Christian to know sound biblical theology -- - What scripture can I show someone who says they are a Christian but have been dabbling in fortune-telling and cards -- - What key passages persuaded you to hold to an amil position--- - A caller wanted to continue an ongoing discussion [... more]

by Lon Solomon [... more]

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Support the show https www lonsolomonministries com give [... more]

Think back through difficult times in your life when hot tears filled your eyes Maybe when your body was wracked with pain or your heart was broken Did you feel like singing during those times And when they had inflicted many blows upon them they threw them into prison ordering the jailer to keep them safely Having received this order he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the prisoners were listening to them Acts - Since meeting my wife Gracie [... more]