What is your idea of the Kingdom of God. Many people have so many differing viewpoints. some see it as being at the judge's bench. Others see it as something unattainable for themselves. But Jesus said something different.

Jesus said the Kingdom of God is like a wedding and you are all invited.  The invitations have already gone out. They're called The Gospel; the good news of Jesus that He paid for your sins on the Cross. Now you have been invited to the wedding. But like any wedding invitation, you must respond. Will you go?

Jesus used many examples to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. But the fishnet is unique. When the fishermen put out their net, all kinds of fish find their way in, good and bad fish. When the net is brought in to shore, the fish are separated.

And so it will be at the end of the age. There will be a great separation of believers in Chrit and those who refused to believe. This is a  sobering message to get us to examine where we stand with Jesus Christ.

Who would ever think the Kingdom of Heaven would have good and bad people? Well, as we look around today, there are many who profess to be in that kingdom. They talk the talks and it looks like they walk the walk. But, at the end of time, Jesus is going to separate the real from the counterfeit believers.

Think of a huge net with good and bad fish in it. When it is brought to shore the fish are separated. The good fish are brought to market ands the bad fish are tossed away. And so will it be with man at the end of time.

Never despise the day of small beginnings. Everything large began small. The mighty oak began as a seed in the ground. The mustard seed, the smallest of seeds in those days, grew into a large bush. And God's Kingdom is growing day by day.

And that's not to mention your faith. Your faith may have started off  like a little seed, but over time with proper cultivation, turns into a mighty fortress.

Listen and learn how God takes what may look small and insignificant ands turns into soething great ands mighty.

Most people want to get ahead in life. Part of that is being promoted. Promotion means a higher salary, more responsibility, even a greater commitment. But what does it look like when God promotes you?

Is it like being promoted in the world or something different? Is it better or worse? Let's listen in and see what happens when you are Divinely promoted.

Did you ever wonder why your faith is put to the test? Think of anything of value. A diamond is tested for its authenticity. Is it real? Steel is tested before it goes into a bridge or building. an it withstand the pressure. 

Our faith is of the utmost value so it must be tested as well. Perhaps so we fsna see the reality or strength of our faith so we are not deceived.

When you find yourself in trying situations, remember, it's an opportunity to test my faith in God.

The potter has shaped the clay according to his intention. He then decorated it to make it beautiful. But the vessel must be strong so as not to break when in use. This is where the firing comes in. He heats the oven to just the right temperature and in it goes. he knows just how long to keep it in and he watches it intently.

And so it is when God wants to strengthen us. He turns up the heat but he also knows just how long to keep it on and He also watches intently.

This message will teach you how to gain strength from the heat when God puts you in the oven.

The potter makes a vessel that is not only functional but beautiful. He decorates it so as to make it fit for the king. The potter will also use friction to smooth out the edges and sides of the clay.

Now, think of God, not only making you functional but beautiful. He also uses friction to smooth out your edges. This message can set you free regarding the difficult times in your life.

We are continuing in the series "The Potter And The Clay." WE know that the potter makes many vessels but there is one that outshines them all. It is his pride and joy.

And God is shaping many vessels as well but He also has His favorite. Which one do you think it is. You'll only find out by listening. So let's listen and learn.

There is a beautiful analogy between the potter working with the clay to make a vessel fit for the king's table and God working in your life to be fit for His service. This series can really inspire to recognize the hand of God in your life.

It begins with His intentions or His will for you. this is whwere the work begins. So hang on and let God do His work.

When the potter works with clay, he must continually dip his hands in water to make the work go smoothly so as not to cause friction on the clay and ruin the vessel he is making.

So what do you think is the important ingredient in our spiritual lives that makes God's shaping and molding of our character to go smoothly? That's right, water, the water of the Word. The more of the Word of God you add to your life, the smoother will go the work that God is doing.

Let's look into the potter's studio and watch him work.

Did you ever wonder why some things are as they are in your life? Why did that happen? Why is this happening now? Maybe it's God.

He is very interested in your life and wants to bring you to an expected end. What an advantage  one has when you can truly recognize the workings of God leading and guiding you through life and yes even correcting your course.

To be hopeless is to be without hope. To be without hope is to be without the fuel for life. But wait! Is the state of being hopeless really a hopeless state? Not as much as you think it is.

In this message you will learn there is hope for the hopless. God is on your side and He is what you need to keep going. Buckle up and get ready to get back in the race.

Memory can bring us good news and bad news. But I want you to think of memory as your servant. A servant seeks to please his master. Your memory can be pleasing to you when you see it as your servant and not your foe. Listen carefully and learn how to use your memory for good.

People put their hope in all kinds of things for various deliverances. They put hope in their money for financial deliverance. They put their hope in the gym for physical deliverance from poor health. (not a bad idea though). They put their hope in people for support.

All of these are okay but not permanent or guaranteed to help. But there is one place to put hope and that for the greatest deliverance of all. All of those other ones had to do with time but this one has to do with eternity.

Where can I put my hope to guarantee a safe and enjoyable forever? That's what this message is about and worth sharing with someone who also needs this hope.

What is it that keeps the ship steady in the storm? It is the anchor. It digs into the bottom of the sea and secures the vessel. The wind above blows the ship but the anchor holds true. 

What is it that keeps the believer steady in the storm? It is the anchor. but what is the anchor? It is Hope. The Greek word for hope is elpis which means confident expectation. That is what we have when we put our hope in Jesus Christ. It is not a wish or a desire but a confident expectation.

Let hope be your anchor in the storm as you learn how Jesus will keep you steady when the winds of adversity are blowing against you.

Solomon said, "Hope delayed makes the heart sick." That's because without hope, we have no strength to go forward. Like fuel for the car, hope is for the soul. But where does hope come from? It comes from faith. No faith, no hope!

Learn how to build your faith in God so you can build your hope for life.

The Bible is a special book; a holy book. It is God's book and given as a gift to us. It is meant to be read, understood and heeded. But why is it so many people fail to understand the Word of God?

Because it is God's book, it must be approached  God's way. The Word itself tells us how to understands it so let's get right at it.

Jesus has been arrested, tried, tortured, crucified, buried and He rose from the grave. The Plan of salvation has been competed. The greatest work of God has been accomplished. So the question remains, Now what?

That is a legitimate question and one worth answering. Listen carefully as you discover what is to follow the resurrection of Jesus Christ..

Easter is celebrated in many ways in many cultures. Eggs, chocolate and bunnies seem to have taken center stage. But what does Ester really mean? Is it a fun time for children or is it something way deeper that has its roots in God?

A true understanding of Easter is that which brings hope and joy to the one who has Jesus Christ in their life. May this be you.

We celebrate Good Friday which is three days before Jesus' resurrection. But is it really a celebration? Is it really good that Jesus was tortured and nailed to a cross to suffer and die for our sins?

What is it that makes Good Friday so Good? By sight it doesn't look that good but with understanding, it reveals the goodness of God to all of humanity.

Did you ever wonder what happens after you die? Well, believe it or not, after you die, you really do not die. Death means "separation." At physical death your body is separated from your soul but your soul lives on.

So what happens at that moment? That's what this message is about. You can have good things happen or you can have bad things happen. the choice is yours. Use this message to make the right choice so only good things will happen five minutes after you die!

The afterlife brings with it many questions. Some people pursue the answers to those questions and others remain indifferent. That is a sad case  because the after life is a reality and it is also eternal. 

The question today  is Do people go to Purgatory? That is an easy one to answer when you understand what Purgatory stands for. In this message you will see that Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross has made no need for a place like Purgatory. But why not listen for yourself ands get the information you need.

Everyone that experiences birth, experiences death. We know were we go when we are born. We go into the this world. But where do we go when we die? That depends on your spiritual condition.

God made a way for all people to be with Him after they die but the choice is always ours. But everyone will go somewhere. every person has the breath of God within them, therefore, they will live for eternity. Where they will live is the subject of this message.

Share this message with soeone who may not hae the right address in eternity.

In eternity past, Lucifer, now called Satan, was successful in leading one-third of God's angels in rebellion against Him. These have become the fallen angels. Are they still around today? What do they do? Are they in Satan's service? These are all important questions and not only that but what will be their destiny.

Lets dive in to this important topic.

Let's face it. We have ab enemy. And our enemy is also God's enemy. Satan is the enemy of God, Jesus and mankind. He has a plan to either gain ma's worship or destroy him. And he has methods to do so.

Like any spiritual warfare, we need to know our enemy. Listen and learn of Satan's methods. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. This is how you wi the battle.

People often ask where did evil come from? they ask did God make the devil?

Actually, everything God does is good so Satan and evil do not come from the hand of God. Lucifer was God's highest angel before his pride got the best of him and he rebelled against God. From the rebellion dame the creation of evil. Evil is now present in every part of the world because Satan is the god of this world according to II Corinthians 4:4.

One day Satan will be done away with as well as all the evil. So until then, we need to now our enemy. Once you understands the origin of Satan and evil, the better equipped you will be to live in this world victoriously.

Yes, you are living in the world but there is another world, the world of spirits. This invisible world world is filled with spiritual beings that are the real movers and shakers of this life and probably your life as well.

You would do well to learn as much as possible about this world. though invisible to the naked human eye, it is easier to recognize through spiritual eyes. So wipe the dust from your eyes and let's start looking.

Every person should have a goal in life. Every Christian should have a goal in life. That goal would be Christlikeness.

Back in Bible days, students would want to become like their rabbis. They would walk with them and learn from them. Today, Christlikeness means to become like Jesus. That involves the same practice. the more we walk with Jesus the more we will become like Him.

Find inspiration as you listen and learn how to walk with Jesus.

Do you want to go up or down in life? In other words, do you want  high quality of life or do you want to live a low life? Much of that has to do with the company we keep.

You can have friends that inspire to do great things, or friends that conspire to do evil things. We must all learn the value of having good companions.

Let this message motivate you to make the best choices when it comes to the people you will spend much time with in your life.

Do you talk to God? I think many people do not because they think they don't know how to. Some use meaningless repetition, as if that is some form of conversation. Others never . Others never bother. But the reality, talking to God is communicating what is on your heart. It is not a memorized speech, it is dialogue. You speak and He listens, and then pause, the He speaks and you listen.

This is called prayer and it is a gift God has given to us all. He gave it because He wants to hear from us. That is one way to have sweet fellowship with Him.

There are two places we spend most or our time; at home and at work. So doesn't it make sense to have the best practices at these most time-consuming places"

Unfortunately, home and work are not enjoyable places for many people. But that can all change. God's Word is the manual for life and it addresses both experiences. So let's dig in!

People do all kinds of things to find peace and joy. they spend tons of money, travel, change their looks, change their mates, they change anything and everything they can in order to find it. But that never works.

Peace and joy are not illusive, you just have to know how to attain them. Peace and joy are also something God wants you to have so He has made a way for their attainment.

Pay close attention, put what you hear into practice, and peace and joy will show up in your heart.

When you became regenerated by the Holy Spirit through faith in Christ, God made you a new creation. Old things have passed away and new things have come. This means you have a new standing with God. You are forgiven and not condemned. You have been  made righteous and you have a new relationship with God through Christ. But the question remains,

How do i live in this new standing? As a new creation, there is some learning to be done. This message can help you get to the next level, a spiritual level where  you can live in and enjoy the new creation God has madd you to be.

Let's face it. It seems that whenever man puts his hand on something spiritual, he messes it up. God has done so many things for people and He has also siplified them for our understanding. Yet, man has a way of turning the into something different from what God intended.

In this message you will learn about five taboos that are not the will of God but man has embraced them as something spiritual. Perhaps it may even be a wake-up call for you.

After Jesus died on the cross His body went into the tomb but His spirit went to Hades. Hades, or the underworld had two compartments;  Abraham's bosom for the Old Testament believers and torments for the non-believers.

So where did Jesus go? Which compartment did He go to, or was it both? And why did He go there. These are important questions to be answered and that's what this message will do.

The answer also affects your own personal walk as well.

Jesus Christ always existed in eternity past in the form of Deity. But at some point in human history, He entered the human race as a man. Although many people do not believe this, it was for our benefit that He did. He actually accomplished many things as a man and these "many things" form the basis of our faith. Therefore, we should all be familiar with them.

Let this message not only inform you but inspire you to go on in your Christian walk. Share it with someone who has not yet discovered Jesus.

You need a lawyer! And why is that? Because Satan is the accuser of the brethren and he accuses us before God day and night. An advocate is one who speaks on another's behalf.

Jesus stands in our defense before the throne of God pleading our case. The accusations do not stand because His blood has covered our sins. This is important to know  as it wards off any feeling of guilt for what you might have done. You stand forgiven before God. That is, if you confessed Jesus as your Savior,

After the Second coming of Christ, Jesus will set up His one thousand year reign over planet earth. Think of it. He will be in bodily form ruling he world and we, as His Bride will be right beside Him.

The time of this reign is like a return to the Garden of Eden. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you will be reigning right along with Him and licing in the Holy City the New Jerusalem.

Pay lowe attention to this message and see what is on the horizon.

The end is not the end. When you die you are not really dead. Every person will experience a resurrection of their body at the end of time. Believers and unbelievers alike will all stand before the Lord.

There are actually five resurrections in all. Get informed and learn what my be waiting for you at the time of your bodily resurrection.

Some people think that Jesus was married during His earthly ministry. That is completely wrong but He will be married in the future. Who do you think the lucky bride will be? Do you think it could be you?

This is one of the greatest messages of end times events. Listen carefully and see if yo are in that wedding party when the3 Father says, Son, here is Your bride and Jesus says, She's beautiful.

Eric Lee Brumley writes and performs music  for the glory of God and the edification of people. His songs reach way down into the heart and meet people right where they are in life.

This interview is to introduce you to Eric and hopefully, that you would become a follower of his music. At the end of this podcast, you will be told how you can reach him if you would like him to come and sing at your event.

The beginning has a microphone glitch but it clears up quickly.

There are many beliefs people have on how to get to Heaven. That is why there are so many religions in the world. Can they all be right? Do all roads lead to Heaven?

Do all roads lead to New York? How about Paris? London maybe? We know that all roads will not get us to these cities but only certain ones. So what about Heaven? This message is vital in understanding the proper way to get there. Pay close attention so you are not deceived into thinking you are going the right when when you are actually going the wrong way.

We can all agree that this world is not in the best condition. Mankind cannot steward it properly. Sin is ruining it. Even nature itself has a curse upon it. But the Bible says there is a new world coming.

This old world will be rolled up like a scroll and tossed away and God will bring in a brand new world. IN this world the curse will be removed, along with all sin and evil.

Let this message encourage you and remind you that there is something greater to live for.

It is one thing to be saved by the blood of Christ but even better than that, is to know that salvation is secure. Too many Christians do not have the assurance of their salvation and therefore do not live in freedom in their walk with God.

Let this message bring you hope and not just hope but certainty that you tryly do belong to God once you accept Christ as your Savior.

When man fell into sin, he became lost. Lost to God, lost to eternal life and even lost to purpose. But God did not leave us there. Redemption if the act of God buying us back from sin through the shed blood of Jesus.

Though all people are lost, they can be redeemed. Let this message turn on the light on how to get back to God. Redemption is the work of God for the benefit of man.

Here is a truth that too man people have yet to discover. For whatever reason, popular opinion, religious opinion , the opinion of other or even their own personal opinion, they have been blinded to the fact that God their Creator truly loves them.

A person who knows not love knows not life. Jesus said He came to give abundantly and that is because of His great love for us. /don't miss out on what He has for you. Venture out and receive His love. Then you will truly receive life.

How wide and deep is the love of God? It is wide and deep enough to reach out to every person who ever lived. This is very good news because all people are in need of His love. We need His love because that is the basis for our salvation. Apart from His love for us, no one can be saved.

in that love, He sent Jesus to atone for the sins of man. This is something to be thankful for , rather than rebel against, as many sadly do.

Though we believe all people need a Savior, we also believe it is because He loves us so much that we can be saved!

Perhaps one of the biggest cruses in life is not really knowing our own identity. How well do you really know yourself?  How do you see yourself? How does God see you?

This message may be a breakthrough for some who are still searching for their true identity. Let it help you answer the question, "Do I know who I am?"

How many people really know who God is? How man know His name? Who is Jehovah? If God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, doesn't it make sense that we should really know Him?

Listen carefully and learn about our Creator, Sustainer, and Savior so your life will never be the same again.

Samson was a man known for his strength. But there is much more to his life than that. He was called by God while in his mother's womb. He had a Nazirite vow placed upon him. He was a judge over Israel for twenty years. Samson had a great start to his life.

Samson went in and out of fellowship with God. H ended up in a very bad place but at the last moment he called on God and God heard him.

Samson's life shows us tht no matter where you are or what you've done, you can call on God and He will hear you. So if you ned to, come back to God.

This message begins a series about coming back to God. Perhaps your walk with Him lately has cooled down. Maybe you left your first love for Jesus. Many things can interrupt our relationship with God. We get busy, tired, passive even  rebellious.

Moses was one who got away from God but God went after him. The story of Moses can be your story. Open up your heart and listen to that still, small voice that is calling you back. He is calling you because He loves you. And love does not forsake

People do many good things for one another. Perhaps the highest good we can do is to put ourselves out for someone else. We are all familiar with the story of the Good Samaritan. He really put himself out for someone left beaten, robbed and half-dead.

He interrupted his journey, took are of a hurting an, and paid for his care out of his own pocket. That is dynamic caring.

He teaches us that sometimes, to really care for someone, it will cost us something.

Most of us would like to change some aspect of our life for the better. In some cases, a total and complete life-change would be welcome. The good news is, that total and complete life-change is possible.

That is why Jesus came and when He left, He sent the Holy Spirit to adi us in our journey to a new life. If this is something you desire, then this message is for you.

If there is one thing that keeps the world at peace, it is forgiveness. But forgiveness is challenging for many people. Why is it that something so needful can be so difficult to do?

In this message you will learn about "dynamic forgiveness." when you understands this kind of forgiveness, then you will find it easier to give forgiveness to others.

Some people are strong in different areas. But there is one place we all need to be strong and that is spiritually. The Christian life requires dynamic strength because of the battle we are in.

Learn how to get and maintain this strength so you can always get the vitory.

How you hear will usually determine how you respond. Listening is an art and many people have not learned to listen. their mind wanders, they ahead or they just let their own opinion dominate their mind.

Jesus challenges us to listen carefully when He says "He that has an ear let him hear." That means listen with understanding. Let's learn about that with dynamic Listenng.

Love comes i may forms. There is romantic love, family love, love of money, even love for our pets. These loves are often conditional. If the conditions are right, the love is there. but if the conditions are not right - look out!

But there is a dynamic love that knows no boundaries. And this is because it comes from a Dynamic God. Do you know this love? You can and I hope you will by listening intently to how Go loves you.

What does it mean to be free? I would say to come out from under a burden of debt. It could be financially, relationally, even physically. But there is a freedom that soars higher than any earthly circumstances. And that freedom is found in Jesus Christ.

This dynamic freedom is what will really release teh burden you may have been carrying.

But for the grace of God, where would we be? It is God's unmerited favor upon us that we can receive anything good in this life.

Listen and larn about this wonderful gift from a wonderful God.

Anyone can fail and everyone does. But no one has to stay there. There is a way back from failure and that is called recovery. Many characters of the Bible knew how to recover from failure and you can too.

Listen and learn that recovery is part of our journey and God made a way for it to be done.

How can we keep from caving into life's situations? We need fortitude. Not just fortitude but dynamic fortitude. We need a fortitude that is greater than the adversity. And this is certainly possible. Jesus had it and so can we.

Fortitude is a learned ability and you can do it right here.

I think we can all agree we are not that fond  of mediocre. Mediocre is not that  bad but not that good. How about lukewarm? Coffee sure doesn't cut it that way.  Either make it hot or make it cold. And so it is with our faith.

The best kind of faith is a dynamic faith. And what is dynamic faith? Listen carefully and learn what it is then see if you have it,.

frter the Magi brought their gifts to the Christ Child, they were instructed by God to return home "another way" than they had Come. Reason being, King Herod wanted them to return to him to tell him with the Child was. He said he wanted to also worship Him but his true intention was tyo kill Him. So God instructed the Magi to go another way.

Well, Christmas is now over and I wonder if God has that same instruction for you. Is there something about your life that God would want you also to "go another way?" Perhaps it's an area of change regarding a habit, or practice, or relationship or any other activity that is not healthy for you.

The Bible also said it was a warning that God gave to the Magi. This may alsos be a warning to someone, not a mere suggestion. Listen carefully to find some good helps that will enable you to go another way.

Christmas is observed just about all over the world. Each culture has their own observance of this special time. But wait! thousands of babies were born that night. What made this one so special? That is the purpose of this message. Jesus was born of a virgin.

We will see why He was and how He was. We will also se3e the benefit provided to all mankind through this wonderful event. If this message doesn't truly enhane your appreciation for Christmas, I'm not sure if anything will.

Every important event requires a plan. God had an important event to carry out, to save humankind. In eternity past His plan was conceived and at the fulness of time, it was activation. That's Christmas.

Listen and see the real significance of God's heart toward you as the meaning and spirit of Christmas coes more alive inside of you.

Imagine a life with no promises. Nothing to look forward to. Promises give us hope and a future. But the value of the promise is determined by the one making it.

Can the person making the promise be trusted? Do they have a track record of being honest and committed to their word? If so, then the promise is worth looking to.

Well, God has made us many promises and he is certainly true to His Word. When we think about Christmas, think about His promise to send a Savior, which He did. Because God  kept His Word here, you know He keeps His Word with all He says.

The  Christmas season is a busy time of year for many people. Shopping, visiting, cooking can really fill up a person's life. But sometimes that happens at the exemption of the most important aspect of Christmas - reflection. Without reflection, Christmas is lost in materialism.

Advent means "coming." Christmas is the first coming of Christ. We, as believers, reflect on the Son of God coming into the world. But it doesn't stop there. We also reflect on  His Second Coming, when He returns in righteousness. We are living between His two comings.

This message will show you the importance of your own life and how to be mobilized during the season.  You will also see there is no such thing as a bad Christmas when you have the right perspective.

Jesus has  many titles that describe His relationship to His Church. but perhaps the most endearing one and multifaceted is as the Good Shepherd. In that role, He provides many, many benefits to His sheep.

Let this message draw you in to the depth of His love as your Good Shepherd and the wonderful blessing He affords you.

One of the best discoveries, if not the best discovery after salvation is your place in the Body of Christ. Jesus said He would build His Church and He is doing that work today. If Jesus is your Savior have you discovered your place in His Church?

This is where life begins to make sense and in this message you will discover some of the functions Jesus has provided for you to live in. You may want to share this with other believers because it is something every Christian needs to know and also act on.

Where would we be today without the Holy Spirit? We would be nowhere! Jesus promised a Divine helper to us all who would give us spiritual understanding. power to live the Christian life and even convict the unbeliever to bring them to salvation.

Listen and learn how the Holy Spirit is also here for you personally and how your life an be  empowered by Him. He is the fulfillment of the promise Jesus made.

Uh Oh! We are all in trouble! We have a sin nature which makes us prone to sin. We commit acts of sin which separate us from God. Now what?

Well, something CAN be done. As a matter of fact, something MUST be done if we are going to have a relationship with God. This is something every person needs to understand. If you are looking for a breakthrough, this could be it.

Before Jesus was crucified He told the disciples He would rise and ascend into Heaven. They forgot the prat about His ascension. But three days after lying in the tomb, He rose from the dead. This time He was in a glorified body; a body that was very unlike in power than the previous one.

He also appeared to His disciples and over five hundred other people in His glorified condition. then, He eventually ascended into Heaven.

But why did He spend so much time showing Himself to people? That's the purpose of this message. Listen and learn about the Glorified Christ and what it means for each believer as well.

No one ever lived on this earth with a mission quite like Jesus did. Many religious leaders have come and gone but can compare to what Jesus did. His was aman who was born to die.

This message explains the value of the Cross of Calvary and what really took place there. It was the greatest thing that could ever happen for mankind. Everyone and anyone can benefit from it. Have you?

After Jesus was ordained into the ministry at the Jordan River, He began His ministry. His ministry consisted of words and works. That's because you can't have one without the other. His words gave the good news and His works demonstrated compassion.

This message will not only encourage the believer but it will also minister to the one far from God. Share this with someone who needs Jesus in their life.

When a young man was ordained into the priesthood, he was thirty years old and was recognized, approved and anointed. Well, Jesus followed that same process when He began His ministry. It happened at the Jordan River.

It's important to also note that the Trinity was involved in His ordination. the Father Spoke, the Holy Spirit lit upon Him and Jesus accepted the call.

There are four words we need to know in our Christian walk. These four words describe Jesus in a way that many people do not know Him. They answer the questions, who is He, where did He come from, why did He come and how did He do it?

Listen and learn and grow deeper in your understanding of this indescribable Person.

Did you know that Jesus always existed that He never had a beginning? If so you are in the minority of people. But you are in good company. This message opens up the series "Who Really Is Jesus Christ?"

Today we begin with Jesus in His pre-incarnate state or Jesus before He became a man. What was it like and what was He doing? Grab a notebook for this one if you can because it will establish your foundation for future growth.

If you are fortunate enough to live where there are four seasons in the year, you have the luxury of changing weather in spring, summer, winter and fall. And like the seasons change, the circumstances of our lives can also change.

And did you know that God speaks to you through each of those seasons of your life? It is important to be sensitive to the voice of God and available to the wisdom of God because He speaks to us in many ways, including the seasons of our life.

Did you know animals could talk? Well, they don't hav a language like we do but they do have something to say, not necessarily with their mouths,

Listen as God points us to certain animals and receive the message they have for you. It will certainly gife you a greater appreciation for nature as well. 

How sensitive are you to the voice of God. This message begins a series on the various ways God speaks to us. You may be surprised with some of them.

God is always there with a message for you. He speaks to you in the morning, the afternoon and the evening. Listen closely to hear His voice and what He has to say to you.

God gave Ten Commandments for people to live in a peaceful and prosperous society. The religious leaders later multiplied those ten into a few hundred. When Jesus came on the scene, He narrowed it down to two. That's because in fulfilling these two, all the others will be fulfilled.

Jesus had a way of simplifying life. Let's see if He can simplify yours.

There are some things in life that we need good instruction for. We need instruction on being honest about our taxes. We need instruction about living happily with your spouse. We need instruction on how to get to Heaven.

Jesus lived in a world, though different from ours, it was much like ours. Listen carefully to what He had to say about these important aspects of life.

When buildings were build back in the ancient days, the builder used large rocks that were carved into squares. Where the corners of the walls met, those stones overlapped, holding the building together. They were called the "cornerstones." To leave out the cornerstone, was to allow the building to collapse.

Jesus is the Chief Cornerstone when it comes to our faith. It is He who holds us together and yet, many people rejected Him. Just like the building needs the cornerstones to stand so we need Christ.

Listen carefully to see His importane in your own life.

What do you think the two most important things were in the life of Jesus? You may say His relationship with His Father, The Father's will for Him and His obedience. but what do you think about Jesus representing Himself as One who prayed often and forgave always.

Prayer and forgiveness was a big part of His life and He talked about it often. Listen carefully as you hear the Master teach on these two vital aspects of our Christian life.

The sacrifice of Christ is a world changer. It will change anybody's world! Jesus demonstrated what true love is when He gave Himself for us and He teaches us what true greatness really is. 

You may be surprised that the world you live in and what it calls greatness is far from what God considers to be great. And yet, you have the ability to achieve this gretness, should you so desire.

Let's be honest. There aren't many people in the world who would not welcome riches or rewards. But wait! Is there a difference? Riches seem to be along the lines of what we get from the system of this world, but could rewards be that which is given by God?

Listen carefully and you decide which one is worth living for.

As people, we experience these three situations in our lives. Sadly, there are some who do go through the pain of divorce. Jesus ha something to say about that. Many  people are blessed with children, and Jesus has something to say about that. 

And everyone has the potential to receive eternal life. We will also see what Jesus has to say about that. 

Three important elements that deserve your full attention.

One thing is for sure. Jesus knows what propels us forward and what holds us back. Sometimes we don't even know that. This is why Jesus spoke about it. You will be surprised as to what some of your stumbling blocks are in your life.

By listening carefully and applying what you hear, you will save youreself a lot of trouble. 

When it comes to saving and losing in this life, it is very different from saving and losing in the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches us that what you want to save you must lose and what you do save, you will lose!

Ha. Figure that one out. You will if you listen carefully especially because He is talking about your life.

We are following the words of Jesus in Mark's Gospel. You will see that Jesus is very straightforward in what He says. He address three topics in this message which are all needful for us to hear, even two thousand years later.

Listen carefully as if you were there in His audience.

There are two negatives and one positive action in our relationship with the Holy Spirit. We grieve the Spirit by living in sin and we quench the Spirit when we refuse the will of God. But walking by means of the Spirit brings life.

This is a basic teaching that every follower of Jesus Christ must be grounded in as it affects our walk with Him.

The Holy Spirit has two places in the lives of believers today. He indwells us, marking us out as belonging to God. This is a personal residence that He takes up in each believer at the moment of salvation.

He also fills each believer which also originates at but is a temporal condition. the purpose of the filling is to empower us to live the Christian way of life but the filling can be lost through sin and carnality. the good news is it can be regained through the confession of that sin and asking God to fill you once again.

This message will teach you how to be consistently filled with God's Holy Spirit so your life will continue to count with God.

A working knowledge of the Holy Spirit is vital to our spiritual growth. The Book of Acts shows us the transition from the Old Testament into the New Testament and the Church Age. Remember that the Gospels are part of the Old Testament dispensation.

In the Church Age, the ministry of the Holy Spirit to believers is very different from what it was in the Old Testament. And His ministry is also different today from what it was in the Book of Acts.

Best to grab a notebook and pen and get ready to do some serious study.

The Holy Spirit has always been present in the world and is especially present and busy today. We are living in the Church Age and you will learn of the various ministries that He has to believers and unbelievers.

A good understanding of the work of the Spirit is vital to one's spiritual growth. We especially need to understand the difference between His work in the Old Testament, the Gospels and the Church Age.

Most people are content with the belief that there is no God. They feel they got here without Him and therefore, can carry on without Him. As a matter of fact, the fact of a no-God existence is also caught in our schools and universities. But let us, just for a moment that there really is a God. What do you think that would look like?

Let me take you on a journey of what it may look like if there really is a God. And then at the end, we all have to make a choice regarding what we believe.

What is life without something to look forward to? We look forward to payday at the end of the week. We look forward to that   well deserved vacation. And we look forward to the new world that God is going to create for His people.

In this message, I will give you three reasons why we believe a new world is coming. And by the end of the message, I hope you will be very encouraged to carry on in spite of obstacles you may be facing. It ends well for the believer in Jesus Christ.

The eternal security of the believer in Jesus Christ is a foundational doctrine of the Christian faith. to doubt your salvation is to doubt God's love, His work on your behalf and His promise to bring you to glory.

This is as vital message to understand with which will increase your hope in Him and offer supporting scriptures as well. Grab a pen and notebook and take some good notes on this one and be prepared to share these truths with those who struggle in their walk.

Some people don't believe in the devil. I think that's the way he wants it. An undetected enemy is the worst kind of enemy. But Jesus  believed in the devil. He created him, not as the devil but as Lucifer.

Jesus also wants people to know about this deceitful schemer. Let's tune in and learn as much as we can for the Bible tells us he deceives the whole world.

What is Redemption? What does it mean to be Redeemed? These are two important questions that form part of the foundation of Christian doctrine. We need to not only know these things but be able to explain them as well.

Redemption is the the work of Christ where we receive the full benefit of His work without our effort. Do you remember S&H Green Stamps. This will bring back some memories.

There are too man people who believe they are beyond God loving them. they see themselves as undeserving and without merit to receive His love. Sadly, this is a deception that is flooding the hearts of people. God loves us all and the sending of Jesus Christ into the world to save sinners is the evidence of that.

Let's take a deep dive into the depth of God's love for us and see just how much He does love us all and what He did about it. Share this message with someone who is languishing in hopelessness so they can be delivered and brought into the love of God, because God loves us all.

There is a question and all people must answer and a realization all people must conclude. The question is, "What do I believe?" The realization is that "All people need a Savior." To fail in these two areas is to live and die in your sins.

This message gives a clear and simple understanding of Who Jesus is and why He came. It also teaches us how to get back to Gd. If we do not get back to God in this life, we will remain alienated from Him for all of eternity.

As the saying goes, "It's always too soon to quit." Think of all the breakthroughs we have  in science, medicine, technology and so on because someone didn't quit. think of the salvation we have because Jesus didn't quit.

Now, think of how your life would go if you can press on and not quit. Sometimes we just need a little inspiration and motivation to keep going. May this message provide those very things for you.

People can go it alone or they can live with support. Two are better than one as they have a good return for their labor. Two can keep each other warm but how can oned keep warm alone? These are Biblical principles about teamwork.

How about this one, "Man hands make labor light." Let's live wisely and discover the blessing of working with a team in every aspect of life.

I wonder if much of world's problems is the lack of humility among people. The opposite of humility is arrogance. Arrogance causes conflicts and an assortment of problems. Humility seeks to know the truth. Which one do you think is better? Which one do you tend to live in more of the time?

Let this message instruct you in living a more peaceful and rewarding life when living in true humility.

How many people really know who they are. Do you know who you are? Where you came from and why you are here? The good news is that you were made in the image of God. The bad news is that you were born in sin. but the better news is there is hope. Your redemption is found in Jesus Christ.

Let this message take you n a journey from your beginning, through the trauma, and then into a wonderful ending. This is a message for all to hear. 

The Church of Jesus Christ is the place to be! In this message you will learn three aspects of the church. It belongs to Christ. It connects us to each other. It is the place of our victory. Sound good? This is not only what we have but it offers us much to look forward to as well.

Listen carefully because there is an admonition on proper behavior expected among those who are members of Christ's Church.

This is the beginning of a three part series, The World, The Church and Me. It is an important series because this is where we spend much of our time. And if we do not understand these three aspects of life, we will never live a life of quality here on earth or in eternity.

You will learn three aspects of what it is to live in this world and hopefully, find encouragement and if needed, conviction. Bring someone here who seems to be struggling with their life.

Many athletes compete in the Olympic Games but only a few receive the prize. These are the ones who disciplined themselves the most, trained the hardest and wanted it more than the others. And at the end, they received either the gold, silver or bronze medal.

The Christian life is very similar in that god offers five distinct crowns to those qualify by earning them in their own spiritual walk. And it also takes discipline, training and a desire to win them.

There is no reason any Christian cannot receive at least one of these awesome crowns. Take a listen and see what you may be able to receive. And by the way, to earn a crown is to glorify God.

Every person possesses immortality. That makes the eternal experience of vital importance. In other words, we will all live somewhere, but the question is, Where?

Mankind has been made alive with the breath of God so he will never die. This message is an encouragement for the believer in Christ to make their life count for Him and a warning for the non-believer to make things right with God.

We also discuss Hell and the horrific aspects that make it Hell and why it was created by Christ.

Death is man's number one enemy. Where did it come from? Why do we die? Is there hope in death? Will people always die? Will they remain dead? These are all valid questions and they are answered in this message.

Death is such an important topic, it should never be ignored. And it is not a negative for the one who knows Jesus Christ.

Send this message to someone you care about who has fearful feelings about death. For some it is not an ending but a new beginning.

Did you ever wonder what happens right after you die? Some people don't really think abut it. Others fear it  and some can't wait for it. Well, There are two outcomes after death, one is for the believer in Jesus Christ and the other is for the one who said No to His offer of salvation. 

This message is about the believer's journey following physical death which is not really death at all. You will learn What God has prepared for you and hopefully, finde yourself living more for Him and sharing this good news with others.

So many people never find God because they don't want to be found by Him. Everyone needs to know that Christ accepts us just as we are. All we need to do is come to Him.

He loves us as we are and He is the One who will make the changes in our lives once we begin a relationship with Him.

Never let negative feelings about yourself keep you from Him. Jesus even said "I did not come for those who are well but for those who need a physician.

The belief in Purgatory, a place of purging, is a popular belief among Roman Catholics. But let's think about the need to have our sins purged when we die after accepting Christ as Savior. The real answer is found in the "finished work of Jesus Christ." When one understands that, everything becomes clear. 

Jesus' last words were, "It is finished." What did He mean by that? Grab a pen and notebook because this teaching may be the most important teaching you will ever hear.

When God made Adam, He breathed His breath into him and he became a living soul. Having the breath of God means that his souls is eternal, and so is the soul of every person. So the question is where will I go after I die?

This is such an important question, yet, so many people ignore the importance of it either for fear of knowing or just plain indifference. Don't fall into that group. Know where you are going and how to get there.

Share this message with others because we are all involved.

Did you know there is a distinction between the fallen angels and demons? In this message you will learn that the fallen angels are those who rebelled against God with lucifer in his rebellion in eternity past. We are not sure of the origin of demons but they do engage in the work of the devil to blind the unbelievers and tempt believers.

Let this message equip you and warn you about their evil intentions. Remember, we not only live in a physical world but we are also surrounded by a spirit world.

The evil that comes from Satan cannot be denied. The world is filled with crime, war, abuse, pain and heartache. These things occur because he has people thinking the wrong way, his way. His plan is to deceive people into thinking wrongly but believing their thoughts are right. This is what results in conflicts and distance from God.

What is it about man that he can deceive so easily? It is his "pride." Pride is the open door that Satan uses to bring in his own negative and demonic projections. Listen carefully so you do not fall into his trap.

People often ask, Where did evil come from? That is a legitimate question because evil is real and we are all recipients of it one way or another. Another question is , Where did Satan come from? These two answers are closely linked together. To understand these principles is to be forewarned and forearmed in this matter.

Pay close attention so you can avoid the great deception that Satan brings to deceive the whole world. To deny this deception is to give evidence that it exists.

There are actually two worlds that exist; the natural world and the spirit world. The natural world is filled with people, animals, birds, fish and plants. The sprit world occupied by angels and these angels come in various functions and rankings.

This is the first part in a series that will introduce you into this invisible world. Though invisible to the human eye, the Scriptures reveal these truths to the heart.

In this message you will learn how many angels there are, what are elect and fallen angels, and the different ranks of the angels. One surprise you may or not know is that you have an angel watching over you.

Get ready for a journey into the other world.

When you walk, four things are required. A destination, time, strength and momentum. And when it comes to walking with Jesus, the same is needed. The destination is Christlikeness. The time is your earthly life, power comes from the Holy Spirit and momentum comes from action.

There are also walking sticks God provides for each situation in life. this message will help you to identify those walking sticks and hopefully, you will take them with you on your spiritual journey.

No one can go it alone. Jesus needed His disciples. Paul had his faithful companions as well. As he ends his letter to the Colossians, he names ten people who were beneficial to his life and ministry.

Along the way, you will learn some practical helps for your own life regarding faithful companions. And if you have only one who is ewith you to the end, consider yourself blessed.

Conversation is an art form. It must be learned. Perhaps that is why there are so many problems between people today, because they don't know how to talk to each other or to God.

This message will instruct you and encourage you to engage with good conversation with God. Prayer changes things and it is a gift God has given us.

Paul also gives instructions on how to talk to people. He gives some very simple ways we can engage in and the outcome will always be good. This is especially important when speaking to people far from God.

Share this one with someone to help them in their own conversations with God and people.

the three places we spend most of our lives are the home, work and someday, Heaven.

In his letter to the Colossians in Chapter 3, Paul addresses the proper function of each family member; the husband, wife, children and father. then he switches to life at work and how should each worker see their employment. He reminds them that their pay is not only from the corner office but the check is written in heaven. 

This is good practial wisdom for a life joy and happiness.

What if I told you there was something God wants you to have and He also tells you how to get it? Would you be interested in that?

Well, there is something He wants you to have and believe it or not,l you've been looking for it but perhaps looking in all the wrong places.

In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he shows them how to have what all people desire, peace and joy. Grab a notebook and pen because you will hear some things worth recording and remembering. Maybe even sharing with someone else who needs to know these things.

When a person accepts Jesus Christ as Savior, one of the many things that happens is they become a new creation. This means God has made them brand new in His eyes. They have the indwelling Spirit of God and have become a new person. Every believer has become new in Christ.  But how many have learned how to walk in that newness of life?

This message gives five simple helps on what to do to live in the new creation or put on the new self. Learn and abife in these things and watch the difference it makes in your life.

Did you know that one of people's favorite past times is a sin against God? Yeah. It's something people frequently do and they love to do it. And yet, when this happens, nobody wins!

Of course we are talking about judging. Judging is putting a sentence of  condemnation on someone for what they may have said against you.

Yes, we can examine the fruit of people, is it bad or good? But the condemnation belongs to God. Listen carefully and let's learn about this terrible mistake in the eyes os God.

So many people do not have a conversant relationship with God because they don't know how to talk to Him. Actually they would say they don't know how to pray.

I heard someone say on a TV show they didn't know any prayers and the other person said I know a prayer I was taught. That is not really what God is looking for. He is not looking for memorized phrases, He is looking for convrersation. Think of Prayer as talking, talking to God for that is what it is.

Once you are relaxed in this area, you will learn prayer is not something to fear or to think you will fail in. It's just talking to God.

Continuing with our message on dealing with anger, we get a more divine perspective on reconciliation. Just like how everyone loses when anger is retained, everyone wins when anger is dealt with in a Godly fashion.

Reconciliation is a big part of human relationships and it is also a big part of why Jesus came and died for us. Once we get this principle down in our lives, things will go  a whole lot smoother.

Oh boy! How many people struggle with anger today? It is one thing to be angry and get over it, but totally different and destructive to hand on to it. It seems like we are living in a generation of angry people too.

This message will outline why anger is so devastating when we nurture it and let it grow inside of us. No one wins when this happens. And it is contrary to the Christian life.

There is a good lesson here on how to deal with your anger.

The Law was given by God to the Israelites in the Old Testament to show them they needed a Savior. It did contain some things they were required to do in order to be distinct from other nations. But at the end, it was to lead them to the Messiah.

Unfortunately, in today's modern church, the Law has been given a place of prominence. It is taught that one must keep the Law in order to be accepted by God. And many churches have added to the Law themselves.

Listen carefully to learn the place of the Law in Christianity today.

The Beatitudes of Matthew 5 make up some of the most beautiful and comforting teachings of Jesus. He addresses people that encounter various stages of life. And each stage, as difficult as it may seem, end with hope.

If you are in need of an injedtion of hope, this message is sure to deliver. People then are not much different from people today. We share many of the same trials and tribulations.

How many people have fulfilled lives and how many people live a meaningless existence? How many people feel they are important and how many people feel they don't matter?

The difference between these people is what they live for. We are all working for someone, it may even be yourself. but the dividends that pays does not compare to what is received when one works for Jesus Christ.

When you live your life before God, everything matters and is of great importance. And not only that, but it results in great rewards.

Let this message motivate you to draw closer to Jesus and watch the difference it makes in how you live your life.

People have so many about varied ideas about the existence of God nd His plan. Some see Him as a judge, waiting to com down with the hammer. Others see Him as their favorite uncle, who always gives good things. Soe have a hard time seeing Him  at all.

So what is the heart of God and what is His heard toward the world? That's what we address in this message. Once someone understands this, it would be very difficu7lt to not be drawn to Him.

There's nothing better than to be debt free. Many people know the joy of paying off their house, their car or any other debt they may have. But there is one debt that can never be paid off. That is the debt of love that we owe to one another.

And believe it or not, just like there is freedom in being debt free from financial obligations, there is freedom while paying this debt of love to others.

Leave it to God to turn loving people into a blessing that comes back on the the one doing the loving. Listen and learn how this debt works.

Why are people so divided today? We are divided by religion, financial status and race. Racism is a  learned behavior. Therefore, it can be unlearned. That's the beauty of the Christian life. We learn to love people as they are and we know that God is a God of unity, not division.

If this is something you or someone you know struggle with it would be good to listen.

We know that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways are far above our ways. God is infinite and we are finite. Can we ever really know Him?

There is a way and God has provided it for us. Think of it. If God want us to know Him and has made a way for us to know Him, doesn't it make sense that we would seek to do so?

Listen careffully and see  how this can be done.

Paul the Apostle closes Colossians chapter 2 with five spiritual adherences that have been  fulfilled in Christ. He calls them a "shadow." a Shadow has no substance. It is darkness. But they did serve a purpose. they pointed people to Christ. Now that we have Christ, the shadow can flee away!

Sadly, the heresy of two thousand years ago is still alive and well today, even in the Christian church! Listen carefully to this message and share it with someone so you will not be defrauded as man are.

After Jesus died and was placed in the tomb,  His body lay at rest but His spirit descended into the underworld. He first went to the pits of darkness called Tartarus where the angels that sinned in Genesis 6 were confined. He made the proclamation that He had been victorious in His mission to atone for sin and defeat Satan. 

He then went to Paradise and brought all the Old Testament believers who were waiting there to Heaven.

Now, there is no intermediate state for believers. When we are absent from our body we are present with the Lord. It is vital that we understand the chronology of the mission of Jesus and His victory.

Believe it or not, the best news in all the way is that Jesus died for our sins. He offers forgiveness and salvation to those who come to Him. And yet, as great as this news is, people are still divided on how to attain that salvation.

Some say God will determine who can be saved. Others say we can make that determination for ourselves. which side are you on/

Hopefully, this message will clear up the chaos because it such an important issue.

The mystery to many people is what would God have them do with their life. Granted, some people do not are in the least but there are those who want to live a life pleasing to God. It may be difficult to discern what His goal is ut that is why we have His Word.

This message will lead you into an understanding of who you are in Him and what you are in Him. Listen carefully and share this with someone who may have the same question.

Once in Christ, there are some things that happened to us that are the grounds of  a fulfilled life. I call them "the Five We Ares." Once you, the believer, understand these things, it will catapult you in your Christian walk.

This is a good message to have a notebook handy and takedown these "five we ares." You will be surprised at how close you are to Christlikeness.

Paul continues to deal with the Gnostic believers who taught that intellectualism was the way to salvation. He presents the reality of the body of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice as the only way of salvation.

He also reveals the mystery that has been hidden in past ages. This part of the letter chapter 2, is a great encouragement to the Colossians. If you listen carefully, it will be a great encouragement to you the listener. 

Oftentimes Christians have the wrong idea of suffering. The Christian life certainly does bring with it great joy and fulness but it also experiences suffer and sacrifice is often a requirement. This part of the message is often missing in the modern church today.

In this part of his letter to the Colossians, Paul outlines his calling, purpose and the fact of his suffering. This study really puts things into focus and will help the hearer to better handle many of life's circumstances when they come.

Every person is born spiritually dead and separated from God. This is why we need to be "born again,." or born from above. We also lack personal righteousness which allows us to dwell with God. but the good news is, at faith in Christ as Savior, God credits His righteousness to the believer and that person now becomes alive to God and is restored back to a relationship with Him.

How sad it is that people all over the word in their various religions are seeking to establish their own righteousness through rites, rituals and behaviors. If that were possible, Jesus woule not have had to died. But as it is, His death made a way for people to become righteous before God.

This is a good study to become grounded in the Christian faith because Satan is deceiving the whole world with a false belief system.

If these studies help you or if you have something you want to share or add, put a comment above

In his letter to the Colossians, Paul is answering the Gnostic belief that Jesus didn't really have a physical body. They were the "intellectuals" of the day and couldn't muster any simple faith.

Paul outlines the character and work of Christ  in a beautiful and compelling way that should really turn any heart.

How much do you know about Jesus? this message provides a good founation upn which you can build more knowledge.

All people are on a spiritual journey. But not all journeys lead to God and the outcome He desires for them. For the Christ-follower, there is a certain path to walk because our journey is a walk and not a ride. On this walk, the Apostle Paul prays for four things the Colossians need and these four thigns are pertinent to us today

This is a good message  to study with a notebook as it goes into much important information. Even use it for a Bible study with some other people. You will find yourself walking that "worthy walk."

Paul opens up his letter with a salutation that reminds the Christians that they are not only living in Colossae but they are also living in Christ. Both locales have responsibilities. He also encourages them of the certainty of Heaven waits for them in the future. 

The nice thing about this  letter is that we can find much personal application for our own lives. Listen carefully and see for yourself.

This message marks the first installment on Paul's letter to the Colossians. It is not only an important letter for today but the reader must understand who the Colossians were and why Paul wrote the letter.

There were  many false teachings infiltrating the  church so the Apostle addresses them one by one. This is a good study that addresses Ascetic practices, worship of angels, study of the stars and the reality of Jesus.  Grab a notebook and good listening.

In this parable, Jesus talks about Himself. He knows His destiny and He doesn't shy away from it. But He does give His hearers an opportunity recognizes that He truly is the Son of God.

This is a story about God reaching out to Israel throughout the centuries. God sent the prophets, who they killed and He sent His Son, who they also killed.

It's a wake-up call to acknowledge the reality of who Jesus is.

No one really knows how the seed grows once it is put in the soil. We can help it to grow with proper cultivation but how it grows is a mystery. Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to the seed in the soil. It is a mystery and only God can make them both grow.

But at the end of the growing season is the harvest and so it will be at the end of time. Because time as we know it will come to an end , there are three things we are to do. Listen carefully to learn what they are.

If you've ever been to a wedding, you may have a pretty good idea of what Jesus meant in this parable. Wedding all over the world share one thing, joy, and with this in mind, Jesus told a story about the kingdom of Heaven being a time of great joy.

This parable has a two-fold meaning. It is a reference to the Jews and also to any and all of us today. One thing is for sure. You have been invited to the wedding!

This parable has the Grace of God all over it. A landowner hired men to work in his vineyard at 5 different times throughout the day. Their job was to pick grapes before the rains came. Some were hired at 6am, 9am, 1 noon, 3pm and 5pm. The men worked all day.

at then end of the day they were all paid for their labor. It was a surprising outcome. The ones who were hired at 5pm received the same py as those hired at 6am! Was this a discrepancy? the 6am workers thought so.

Listen carefully to understand the heart of the landowner. and remember, this parable is about the Kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus is going to tell two parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. One has to do with a treasure and the other a great pearl. The two men in the stories that made these discoveries responded the same way. They sold all they had in order to buy those treasures. The point of the stories is to be willing to forfeit the lower to attain the higher.

How many people in this life are willing to forfeit what they have in order to gain what God offers? That is a question everyone will answer. How about you?

When the fishnet goes out, it captures all kinds of fish, some good and some bad. After it is brought in, the good fish are separated from the bad fish. the good fish are kept and the bad fish discarded. Jesus said, So it will be at the end of the age.

The disciples are learning their job is to put out the net, preach the Gospel to the whole world. At the end, God will separate the true believers from the false.

Let this message encourage you to be a "fisher of men." Jesus died for the sins f the world but people need to know. Then they can make an informed decision. Whatever they decide, God will sdend them to their respective places for all eternity.

The Christian way of life is a supernatural way of life. Therefore, it requires supernatural power, Divine power. This power comes from the Holy Spirit. When you have the Holy Spirit that comes at salvation, you are now able to be led by the Spirit and empowered by that same Spirit. And because you live life from the heart. there is a vital relationship between the Holy Spirit and your heart

Are you missing something in your Christian walk? This message might hold the answer. Without Divine power, the Christian life is impossible and therefore, disappointing. But with the Spirit, "I can d all things through Christ who strengthens me."

You wouldn't think that the Kingdom of Heaven would have bad people in it but it has good "and" bad people. That's because the Kingdom of Heaven is God's authority n the earth and the Kingdom of God is His throne room in Heaven.

Jesus told a story about wheat and tares sown in a field. the field is the church, the wheat is the believers and tares or weeds the false Christians. Listen carefully to learn how to tell the difference and not be deceived by the wolves in sheep's clothing.

A mustard seed is a very small seed that grows into a large bush, a tree. It speaks of the growth of the Kingdom of God and the transforming power of the Gospel. Nothing changes the lives of people like the gospel does. 

Before Jesus people did not put much value on children, the elderly, women or marriage but Jesus changed all that. And if you have been walking with Him, you know the transforming power it has had on you.

The Kingdom of Heaven is growing and your faith and participation is a big reason for its growth. Listen carefully and see how.

All disciples of Jesus are believers but all believers are not disciples. A disciple is a follower of their teacher with the intention of becoming like him. There is a cost to discipleship and the disciple will be tested. There will be tests of relationships, duty and even the storms of life.

This message is a soul-searching message and one that will hopefully, inspire you the listener on to being a disciple of Jesus Christ. 

Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law from a fever. But it wasn't the healing that was unique. Jesus performed many healings for people. What was unique was what she did after she was healed.

She provides a wonderful example of what follows a healing. And we don't even know her name. That wasn't important to God but what she did, that was important.

This message will cause some soul searching and hopefully, you the listener will follow in her example.

The healing ministry of Jesus was a vey big part of His mission. but when He healed He healed for a reason. You will see Him bring two healings in this message and yet, He brings them two different ways.

An important principles we will learn is that healing is not of man but of God. It is Gods willingness and power that heals. And we must remember that for the healings we seek today.

How often do we hear messages about the Christian life being spiritual warfare? It seems like most sermons today are about feeling  good and happy. But the reality is, we are at war. And no one knows this more than Jesus. He came to fight the battle ands thankfully, came out victorious.

Listen carefully and let's gret a real handle on this reality and zone in the on the prayer of Jesus.

We know we are to love God with all of our heart, soul and mind. But did you ever consider loving Him with all of your strength? Our physical bodies also play an important part in our relationship with God. After all, our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.

We need strength for just about everything we do so let us not leave out strength when it comes to loving God.

This message will teach you abour mental toughness and where oiur inspiration and motivation come from. 

True love involves the intellect. It is not just based on feelings. When it comes to loving God with all your mind, it requires knowing Him. The more you know someone the more you can love them.

In order to love God with all of our mind we need the facts. This message will highlight some of the important facts about Jesus that all believers should know.

Share this with those who need to see the value of knowing Jesus through His Word.

The soul is the most important aspect of who you are and that's because it is who you are. In loving God with all your soul we need to have a balanced soul. that means there is a complementary relationship between our outward life and our inner life. the inner life works its way out to the outward life.

When you have that balance, you have wonderful worship toward God. Listen carefully and learn how this is done.

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, I'm sure you want to love Him in your daily walk. But the question is, Do you have a balanced love toward Him? In this message, the first in a for part series, you will discover what it means to be balanced in your love toward God. You may be surprised and even challenged in this area.

But if it isn't a balanced, love then it isn't love.

Life without hope is a boring life; even a discouraging life. Hope speaks of the future and for the believer in Jesus Christ, the future is certainly bright. Granted, life here on earth has its ups and downs but never lose sight of the hope that waits for you.

Let this message encourage you and lift your eyes above the earth toward Heaven.

Jesus did so many wonderful things. He healed people from their diseases. H gave sight to the blind. He enabled the lame to walk and fed the hungry. He spoke words that gave people hope. And yet, with all the good that He did, there were those who wanted to kill Him.

And how did they do it? They used a man who gave his heart over to the devil. There is a warning here and guidance not to fall into the trap that Judas did. Listen crefull and heed it obediently to avoid making the same mistake.

Jesus was right when he said today has enough trouble of its own. some people have said trouble seems to find them. but whatever the case, most of the trouble we experience we make ourselves. And it all began back in the Garden of Eden.

But God knows this is not the way we want it to be so He gives us some instructions on how to stay out of trouble. Are yu interested? Then listen and abide.

If there is one thing people today, actually, all time, need to learn it is how to get along. Divided families, divided churches, even divided friendships are evidence of this secret.

It is God's desire that His people all be one. In obedience t Him,  we should strive for t5his unity. Listen carefully and learn how.

Confidence is an important quality to have in life. Many people live in anxiety, fear and frustration almost every day. But it doesn't have to be that way. God gave a promise and that promise was fulfilled. Jesus was that promise. He came, died and rose again. Belief in Him is confidence expectation of an eternity with God.

If you don't have this hope, God has provided it for you. Reach out and take it.

In God's grace, He gives rewards to people. but who are these people? Am I one of them? How do I get them? What are they like? There is so much to learn about rewards in Heaven. And the big question is, "Will I receive them?"

Listen carefully and determine for yourself if you will.

We have two societies living side by side. One is the church and the other is the world. Those in the Church are citizens of heaven and those in the world are citizens of Satan. This is why it is so difficult to be a Christian in the world. It has always been that way.

This message will help you realize that, as challenging as it is to live in this world system, there is hope. At the end, you will Yes, though life can be challenging as a follower of Christ, I made the right decision.

Many Christians are either confused or misguided with regard to the Law of God today. Do we live under it? Are we free from it? What place does it have in the church and my life? These are all legitimate questions and unfortunately, answered in different ways.

The simplest answer is in understanding the difference between the letter of the Law and the spirit of the Law. Which one did Jesus live by? Let's watch Jesus in action and learn how we should live according to the Law of God. 

Reconciliation is an important part of life. We reconcile our checkbooks. We reconcile a broken bone. So there is also a need to reconcile broken relationships. That seems to be the one many people struggle with the most.

But look at what God did for us. He did the work and initiated reconciliation to mankind. Let's take a lesson from Him and learn to initiate reconciliation with others when needed.

Did you ever wonder why God gives rewards? How about how to get rewards? Some people are satisfied with just being saved and have no desire for rewards. This is a misunderstanding of the whole process. God gives rewards from His grace and this gives glory to Him.

Two people can do the exact same thing but only one receive a reward. How can this be? Listen carefully and learn wht God is looking for in giving rewards.

Some people are insecure, even intimidated when it comes to talking to God. That's because they don't understand what that really means. The word "prayer" scares them. but prayer is simply conversation with God like it would be with a friend.

We don't talk to God to inform Him because He is omniscient. We talk to God to have fellowship with. Conversation deepens friendships. So let this message give you a model for prayer. think of it as talking points, ideas to speak to God about. This will enhance your walk with Him and you may find yourself talking to Him more and more throughout the day.

We actually live our lives either before men or before God. When we live our lives before God, we are seeking their recognition. But that recognition is all there is. When you live your life before God, His recognition is eternal!

The religious leaders of Jesus' day lived before people in order to appear holy to them but they were not holy at all. Imagine having the confidence to live before God and do good things in secret that no one knows except God. Now that's what it means to live your life before Him.

Listen carefully and learn why we live our lives before God.

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Did you ever try to look through a smoggy, foggy window? You don't really see that much do you? But now get out the Windex and clean that window. What a difference! When you can see clearly, you have greater appreciation and clarity. And so it is with our perspective or how we look at life.

Jesus said if you eye is clear your body will be full of light. But if it is dark, how great is that darkness. And this determined by who your master is. Is your master the Lord God or the pursuit of wealth? These are the windows you look at life through.

Did you know you can't witness to everybody? As a matter or fact, Jesus said don't witness to everyone. He calls those who won't receive His truth dogs and pigs. They have no appreciation for holy things. they are lost and love darkness rather than light.

But wait! What do we do with them? Are they hopeless? Are they doomed forever? actually, there is hope for them and the believer is their hope. Not the words of the believer but the life.

Listen carefully and see the value, not of what you say to them but how you live your life before them. That is what will draw them to Christ.  

Most people, no all people would like to have a happy life. but how many make the choices to do so? Jesus talked about the two choices we have in this life and there are only two. One leads to life and one leads to destruction. And believe it or not, most people make the choice that leads to destruction. Why is that?

I guess that's one of the mysteries of life. But you can listen carefully so you will make the right choice because both choices have eternal ramifications.

There are four theological terms that are vital to our knowing Jesus Christ. They are, incarnation, hypostatic union, kenosis and impeccability. In this message you will learn those terms, what they mean and then as a result, grow  even closer to Jesus.

This message is also perfect fort the one not yet introduced to Jesus. Share it with someone you care about.

The first thing you may learn about a person is their name. but then you build on that. You get to know their heart and their motives and begin to love them more and more. And so it is with God. The more we know His names, the more we understand Him and grow in our love for Him.

This study will certainly draw you closer to the One who created you, loves you and called you into a relationship with Him.

When we think about forgiveness we have to remember it is a two way street. Jesus told a story about a man who was forgiven a great debt but he refused to forgive the man who owed him a small debt. His outcome was not very good.

When you read that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you, know that forgiveness is part of that "all things."

When you discover the truth about forgiveness you discover the freedom that follows it. Let this message set you free if you are in need of that.

Of course there are times you feel like you have no hope. but it doesn't have to be that way. There is always hope with Jesus Christ. In this message you will meet a young man, a son, who no one could help except Jesus.

And Jesus uttered a phrase that got things going and changed everything. this phrase is also applicable for us today. Listen and learn what this phrase may be and use it for the deliverance of those who have no hope.

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This is where it all begins. Do you want a relationship with God? Then it comes through Jesus Christ. This relationship is a gift from God. Himself. Saving Grace is the grace that saves. It is an undeserved, unmerited gift of forgiveness and eternal life. And because it is  gift, it is not an effort on our part.

Do you know this grace? Do you want this grace? It is right there for the receiving. Listen carefully and learn how.

We all have a memory and that memory is a servant. He can bring you a dish of despair or a cup of joy. It all depends on what you summon him for. Let's learn from Jeremiah how to summon memory and drink from that joyful cup.

Like a smoldering fire, sweep away those ashes and let those embers glow and grow into a roaring blaze once again. There is always hope fror the child of God. but for the one without God, there is no hope.

The greatest gift God has given to man - salvation, is seen by many people in different ways. Do I deserve it? Can I lose it? Does everyone have the same opportunity to receive it? These are all common questions that even Christians have.

Let this message guide you into the truth of this subject and understand it as a true gift from God and what a gift entails. You will find rest for your soul.

So many people stop at salvation and do not go on to build hope. Hope is certainty for the future, our eternal future. When I have confidence in my eternal future, I can be steadfast in my daily life.

You get the most out of your salvation when you build hope upon it. Let this message do that very thing or you and share it with someone who needs a dose of hope.

Every ship needs an anchor. The anchor holds the ship stead in the storm. We also will encounter our own storms of life. And it is the anchor that will hold us steady. But what is this anchor? What is it made of and how does it work? Is it strong enough to hold me? That's up to each individual believer.

This message will equip you for your own storms of life and watch what happens when you finally reach your port.

Share this message with someone who is encountering their own storm today.

Everyone needs hope. Like fuel for your car is hope for the heart.  Solomon said "Hope delayed makes the heart sick." Nobody wants a sick heart. But were does hope begin? It begins with faith. Faith is a belief and trust in God and His Son's sacrifice for the sins of the world. Do you have that faith? if so, you can have hope.

If not, then let this message stir inside of you and let faith in. Hope will be sure to follow.

'there is more truth to that little song than you probably realized. You sang it when you were young but it has taking on even more meaning as you get to know Him.

if God has the whole world in His hands, He certainly has you. And with that comes security, love and acceptance, and a whole lot more!

But the question remains, do you have Him? Let this message encourage you as a follower of Christ and share it with someone who is not there yet. They will certainly thank you.

Many people have their own idea of how to get to Heaven. But what if you wanted to drive to Miami? Can people take any road they want to get there? Cn they make up their own route? Of course not! and so it is with getting to Heaven. 

You cannot make up your own route, you must follow the road, the one and only road that leads there.

This message will shed some light on the fallacy of all religions and the deception that theirs is the way. Share this message with someone who is going in the wrong direction!

Imagine if we had to live in this world filled with chaos, calamity and corruption and never any hope for change. That would be quite discouraging wouldn't it? well, there is hope because there really is a new world coming.

The world God put Adam and Eve in was beautiful but it changed because of their sin. It became cursed. That is the world we are living in right now. But the Lord is going to remove this earth one Day and create another new world, probably just like the original one. So we do have much to look forward to.

The issue is, are you ready for this new world? Will you be going in? If you have Jesus Christ in your life you will be there. If not, do so today, even right now and this new world will have a place for you.

Here are some more hot topics. What is is true worship? Is it the song, the words, how about the heart? Hopefully, this talk will shed some light on the worship that glorifies God.

Inter-racial marriage used to be controversial and in some places it still is. Again, we need God's Word to discern the truth.

And finally, how do we handle the tests of life? Why do we even need them? This message  shed some light on these aspects of life to hopefully, make it more fulfilling for you.

Some things are lawful but not beneficial. This is why we need the Word of God. Gambling has destroyed many lives and families, though it is legal. What does the Bible say?

Cremation is another question people have. Should the body be buried or cremated? Listen carefully and let's try to discern 'God's will concerning these issues.

If there is one thing God wants for us, it is that we would live secure in Him. Too many Christians today fear they may commit a sin that would expel them from their relationship with God.

This message gives Biblical insight in the security of the believer. Grab a notebook and get ready for a study that you will refer to time and time again. We all need to live, not in fear, but in confidence in what Jesus did for us.

We were born into this world lost, dead and alienated from God. Being void of God's righteousness, we could not have a relationship with Him. But thankfully, God did not leave us there.

Redemption is the means by which Jesus Christ came into this market of sin and purchased us out with His precious blood. In that redemption we have life, forgiveness, acceptance and the surety of eternity with Him.

Listen carefully and learn about how redemption works and be sure to share this message with someone who currently is far from God.

This is the greatest truth we  we could ever discover. Not only does God love us but love demands an action. Without action, love is meaningless. If you say you love someone, you must demonstrate that love with action. And that is what God did to prove His love for us. 

This is a great message to share with someone who has not yet experienced the love of God for their life. And may it also be an encouragement to yours.

We as people believe in all kinds of things. The fact that that there are thousands of religions in the world attest to this fact. We as people believe our way is the best way to get to God. But how can every way be the right way?

In this first part or this series "We Believe" you will learn that we believe all people need a Savior. Why do we need a Savior and what are we saved from? those are important questions and will be answered in this message.

If you know someone who is far from God, try to get them to listen to this talk. It may just help them to draw close to Him.

This is probably the most important question I could ask but also get the answer to. Did you know the person you are in Christ is not the person you were before that? Do you know that without Christ, no one can become that new person?

This message will take you from the beginning of sin all the way to total restoration and forgiveness. Let's hope all who hear this complete the journey.

God has created us to be communal beings. That means that we need each other and benefit from being in one another's lives. This is true when it comes to work, companionship, and as Solomon says, even keeping warm.

There is a lot of loneliness in the world today but perhaps this message will spur some on to reach out to others for the help they need or to  e the help someone else may need. We can all find a way to overcome our loneliness should we have it.

When you look for buried treasure, it usually comes in nuggets. In this message you will discover nine gold en nuggets of Truth. And you have heard that the Truth will set you free.

This message goes out to a listener in So. Walpole, MA who reminded me that I failed to post this podcast after airing it on the radio. Thank you faithful listener.

I hope you all enjoy the message.

Jesus was one man but He had two natures. He was fully man yet fully God. He wasn't half man and half God but fully man and fully God. This is called the Hypostatic Union in theology.

This is a basic doctrine that all believers should understand. Listen carefully and see Jesus in a way you may have never seen Him before.

Did you ever trip over something and fall down? You probably felt real embarrassed and maybe even hurt yourself. There are stumbling blocks in our spiritual lives as well and and they can do the same thing. They can cause us embarrassment and even hurt us. We need to watch out for stumbling blocks. But how do Ii identify them and what do i look for?

If you listen carefully you will find those answers.

There are many kinds of love in the world. There is romantic love, family love, puppy love and even love for a puppy. But there is no love that compares with God's love.

God's love surpasses all other forms of human love. This message will open your eyes as to the depth of His love for you. Have you received it yet? Will you receive it? Let's listen and find out.

How many people actually know what the Church is? The first thing that may come to their mind is a building. But oh, it is so much more than that.

It is that which Jesus is building. It is a place where people are connected to one another. It is a place of victory and assurance. It is a place where people discover a purpose or their lives.

Are you in the Church? Do you want to be in the Church? Then listen carefully

What do you know abut the world? Is it just a planet or more than a planet? It is actually a system and a system run by Satan. He has an orchestrated system to blind unbelievers and confound true believers.
This system is evil and every person is born into it. But there is hope. Jesus loves every person that is in this world and has made a way of escape.
Listen carefully to find your place in this this world.

What happens when Jesus touches your feet? Well, there was a man by a pool in Jerusalem who couldn't walk. This really limited his life to nothing but laying around in complete helplessness and hopelessness. then Jesus walked in and everything changed. He healed his feet and his life became brand new.
Let's watch this seen and see how it applies to us when Jesus touches our feet.
If He has, you know what I mean. If not yet, then let today be the day.

Jesus performs another life changing miracle. He restored a man's value and self-respect by healing his withered hand. He couldn't work and support his family. But the Jesus touch changed everything.
But what happens when Jesus touches your hands? Your develop a great work ethic and gives you a good, Godly testimony before others, and so much more. 
Let's listen and see how it all works.

Jesus touched a man's ears then He touched his tongue. Because the man couldn't hear well, he couldn't speak well. But with the Jesus touch, he could hear and speak perfectly.
We need a spiritual touch from Jesus on our ears and our tongue. IN this message you will learn that when Jesus truly touches your tongue, you will begin to speak very differently. Let's get right into the message and see the change that the Jesus touch will bring.

This series is about the touch of Jesus. So far, He touched our heart and our lives sere changed. Then He touched our eyes and we see life differently, the way He sees it. Now He touches our ears so we can hear Him clearly. 
We hear Him clearly when we listen to understand.
This message will teach you  how to listen so you can walk the path of blessing.

Did you know that Jesus was in the rescue and restore business? Just like some people go into flea markets look for that which others have rejected so they can take them home and fix them up, Jesus goes through the world looking for broken people.
He seeks to rescue and restore. And when He finds a broken vessel , He makes it better than new and shows you off to the angels. You now become better than you ever were before.
So if sometimes you feel like a flea market, that's a good place to be because the Lord is coming for you!

The touch of Jesus is life-changing, He touched the eyes of blind Bartimaeus and everything changed for him. When he touches your eyes, everything will change for you. You will see life in a way you never did before. So many people are walking in spiritual darkness today when they could be walking in spiritual light.
Open up to the Lord and let Him give you sight like you never had before.

We are going to look at three situations where Jesus touched the hearts of people. You will see where the touch of Jesus, through His words, brought fullness, hope and purpose to the lives of people.
Perhaps, if Jesus has not yet touched your heart, I mean really touched it, this would be the time.
Get ready for a revolution in your life where old things will become new..

It's not how you die but how you live that matters. That is what John the Baptist will teach us. It is the last moments of his life and John was as righteous in his death as he was in his life. What a great lesson for us.
Let John teach you to stand firm in the faith and never compromise with evil.
He knew his place, he accomplished his mission, and he gave glory to God. That's what I call a good life!

John the Baptists was the greatest man of the Old Testament dispensation. His mission was to herald the coming Messiah. When the Messiah arrived on the scene, John began to fade from the picture. 
and yet, it gave him joy because that was his mission.
John teaches us to "embrace the place" where God has put you. Be faithful there because it is your own personal assignment.
Let's listen and learn from John how to be content with our God-given role in life.

Let's face it. How doesn't have pain and hurt from past experiences in life? God is not un aware of the tears you have shed. But He also makes a way for us to go forward from our hurtful past.
No one has to live in the pat when God offers a brighter future.
Let's learn today how to overcome that hurtful past.

John the Baptist was baptizing people for repentance of their sins. Jesus shows up and He wants to be baptized by John. But wait! He has no sin, He is sinless. So why this baptism?
Jesus is going to enter the ministry and this is His ordination service.
It is also the beginning of the spiritual battle He is going to wage with the devil.
Listen carefully to really understand the role of John.

It's a heavy weight fight and we have two contenders. Religion vs. Conversion.
Religion appears to be bigger and stronger and is certainly the crowd favorite. As a matter of fact, he has fans from all over the world.
Conversion on the other hand has few fans and doesn't seem to have much of a chance against this giant.
Who will win this bout? Let's listen and see who the real champion is.

John had a very simple yet direct message. His mission was to call people to prepare themselves for the coming of Jesus. Like preparing the roads for a coming dignitary, their hearts needed to be prepared for the one true Kin.
And yet, Our calling is very similar to that of John's.
Listen carefully to not only learn about John but to see perhaps, that John's story may be your story.

When the Old Testament closed, God was silent for 400 years. Then He spoke through a man named John who we know as John the Baptist, because he baptized people. but his calling was more than that. He was called to be a herald for the Messiah who was soon to come.
In this message, we go back to his birth and there we also learn of his calling.
You will see that the calling on John's life is very similar to the calling on your life as well.

Well, we are going into a new year. The talk is usually about New Years Resolutions. but what does that really mean? It means "attitude." A resolution, or what you resolve to do is about attitude.
I believe I have a good attitude to enter the new year with. Press on and don't quit.
Every invention, every breakthrough we have is because someone pressed on and didn't quit. And so it can be with you.
Your breakthrough, your victory is waiting for you, but it is at the finish line, so do not quit. Then , with this attitude, see for yourself if the effort was worth it. It is and you will truly exerience a happy new year!

Christmas has come and gone but the issue of Jesus remains. For some, He was a character to think about for a few days and then put away until next year.
But the important question is, What will you do with Him? He is not going away. Jesus is actually calling you into a relationship with Him that lasts longer than a holiday. It actually stretches far into eternity.
Listen carefully so you might make the right decision.

The Bible tells us that bitterness is like a root that grows inside a person. Who is this person that houses bitterness? It is the person who refuses to forgive. And bitterness not only affects the one entertaining it but also all those around that person feel the negative effects.
Lets learn through this message how to handle bitterness and maintain a Godly walk.

The Bible predicted the birth of the Savior 700 years, even 1,000 years before he was born. It was predicted He would be born in Bethlehem and from the line of King David. There are also many other prophecies, all to show the faithfulness of God to his Word. 
This message is the beginning of a Christmas series to prepare your heart for this wonderful occasion. Listen carefully and get "tune in" to what Christmas is truly about.
 

A sorrowful surprise awaits many people when they face Jesus Christ at the judgment. They will offer up many of their good works, hoping to win the favor of the Lord. But they will all fall short, all because they never had a personal relationship with Him.
Jesus said, "It is those who do the will of My Father in Heaven" who are saved.
this is a sobering message for sure and should cause us all to examine our walk with Christ and be sure we are in a right relationship with Him.

Are you a person who goes to church,  sings God's songs, even gives in the offering but your life is not changing? Your struggles are ever-present and you have a hard time getting victory over things. There is a reason why some Christians don't grow.
Jesus gives a couple of examples of what we need to avoid and what we need to do. Listen carefully so you can find a new direction that will lead to life-change.

I'm sure you've had many good things said to you during your life. They built you up, encouraged you and spurred you on. But there is one statement that outshines them all and not only that, it comes from God.
If you have heard it, you are blessed. If you have not heard it yet, then today could be the day.
Listen carefully and let God speak to your heart that you may hear "Your sins are forgiven."

Compassion means to have a fellow feeling with. But it doesn't stop there. It acts on that feeling. this is something Jesus often did. When He felt compassion for someone, He acted and brought them relief.
Showing compassion to others is the ultimate of Christlikeness.
There is a good lesson here on how to be like Christ.

Let's face it. There is nothing more valuable or important than your soul. Yet, so many people live neglecting their soul. They settle for creture comforts which are only temporary, while the soul is eternal.
Jesus made a way for us to protect our soul but it is not the easiest way, though it is the best way. He tells us how to follow Him. If you made a decision to follow Christ, that's great but there is only one way to do it.
Listen carefully as Jesus explains the way.

Everyone is building some kind of monument to themselves. Jesus tells a story about a man who was going to build bigger barns to hold the blessings God gave him. He failed to realize God blessed him so he could be a blessing to others.
His bigger barns would be a monument to himself.
So, what is your monument? Listen all the way through and see what is the best monument you could build.

We know that when we are sick, sometimes s take medicine that is ok and other times it tastes terrible. That might even be true with a procedure. One may be simple and another complicated.
And so it is when we hear the Word of God. Some things we say Amen to and other things we may think, why did I come today? But whether we want to hear it or not. God's Word is life to our soul.
This may be one of those messges you don't want to hear but it is the pathway to eternal life.

What is it about us that we put things as more important then people? We know this is true because of the high rate of crime in the world which is acts of people against people. Nations go to war, thieves rob door deliveries, and houses are broken into just for the sake of taking what someone else has.
As we close our series on Jonah, he is going to learn this valuable lesson hopefully, that people are more important than things.
And what is even better is that we would learn that very same thing.

After his homerun in Nineveh, Jonah went into a depression. HE preached and the whole city got saved and he became angry. Why would Jonah be so angry at such a successful ministry? That's because he hated what God loved. God loves repentance that leads to salvation. for Jonah, he hated the salvation of the Ninevites. This sent him spiraling down and again, he ran from God.
Another lesson we will learn is do not repeat behavior that didn't work the first time.
Wil Jonah ever learn? Let's listen and see.

You may have questioned why God is so stuck o our being obedient to Him. Perhaps at times it even seems like such a burden. The reason God has these expectations is because He knows the outcome of our obedience.
even Jonah was surprised. when he finally obeyed God and went to Nineveh to deliver the message, the whole city repented. Look at what obedience can do. Now let's see if we can do it in our own lives.

As we follow the life of Jonah, we discover that God never gave up on him, even though he was rebellious against God. That's be God is a God that gives second chances.
We can be so much like Jonah at times but the good news us, as God was with him, so He is with us. Your failure or mistake does not have to disqualify you from God's plan for your life. All you need is a willing heart to return for He is looking for you. He leaves the ninety-nine and looks for the one lost sheep.
If this is every you. know that God wants you back.

There is a final event that the earth is waiting for to take place. This event is going to divide people. Many will welcome it and many will try to escape it.
The return of Jesus Christ is a great event for believers because it is the time He comes to establish His 1,000 year Millennial Kingdom. Many will be invited in and many will be excluded.
Use this message to encourage yourself ands to inform others so they do not miss this great event.

things were getting pretty bad for Jonah. As a matter of fact, after he prayed, they got worse. but then something happened. He did something that changed everything He remembered the Lord. Even though He was in a bad place, the belly of a fish at the bottom of the sea, he knew God had preserved him alive and for that he was thankful.
Let this message encourage you when when things look hopeless. Remember that the Lord is there for you as well, and that he delights to give you the victory over that trial.

Jonah was living in rebellion against God and did everything hje could to get away from him. He found himself in the worse circumstances; thrown overboard, tossed about by waves, sank to the bottom of the sea and swallowed by a great fish.
Then it happened. He had a divine awakening!
Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to awaken to God. Maybe you are there. May this message help you to get back. Or perhaps you can share it with someone who needs their own divine awakening.

Unfortunately, there are many families with loved ones that are incarcerated for the crime they committed. Not only is it painful for the one in jail but the family also suffers emotional distress. This interview introduces a ministry called, "Hope For Hurting Parents." though it is designed for parents with incarcerated children, it can apply to incarcerated spouses and parents as well.
This ministry is conducted at New Hope Christian Church in Swansea, MA but it is also a national ministry with a wide-ranging effect on other maladies as well.
Hopefully, this interview will give you hope if this is your experience and please shasre it with someone you know who has an incarcerated loved one.

It is not uncommon to find ourselves in situations that are beyond our control. But that's okay because God is always in Control.
In the story of Jonah, the sailors are in a storm that is threatening their lives. They finally realize that God is bigger and if they do what He says the storm will cease, and it did because they did.
Let's apply this principle to our own lives and follow the leading of God when things get beyond our ability to handle them.

Let's face it; We  all do things wrong at times but what we do after that is so important. Jonah finally realized this in order to cam the storm that they were in on the sea. He admitted that it was because of him that the storm was raging. God sent it to get him back to his calling.
This is the beginning of the "way back."
Let this message help you to be humbled and honest about yourself so God can restore you.

We can resist the will of God for our lives but that will never end well. God will use people, circumstances and events to turn us to the way He wants us to go. He used a gret storm ands the sailors to turn Jonah.  And He will do the same with you.
We have some good lessons here on how to stay in the good graces of God so things will go well with us.

We can do two things with our failures. We can deny them or we can admit them.  which one do you think has a better outcome? We find Jonah finally fessing up to his sin and why the great storm came upon them.
But in our own lives we must remember that all things are open and laid bare before the Lord. He sees all. So it is always in our best interest to be honest about our sins. He does give grace to the humble but He resists the proud who refuses to be honest.

It is inevitable that storms will come into our lives. There are two ways to handle storms, a right way and a wrong way. In this message, you will learn what to look for in your own life in order to get through the storm. Jonah tried to run from the storm but it only followed him. No one can rtun from the storms of life but you can be delivered through them.
Listen carefully  for the proper way to handle the storms of life.

This is the beginning of a series on the life of Jonah.  We will learn that there ay be a little of Jonah in all of us. Jonah was a prophet of God but he wanted what "he" wanted, not what God wanted. There is a reason for his rebellion which may even be considered noble. God said "Go" but Jonah said "No."
Put yourself in Jonah's shoes and see what you would do.

Have you ever been accused of something you didn't do? It didn't feel very well did it? That's where we find Joseph. He was a servant in an Egyptian's house and the man's wife wanted sexual relations with him. Joseph refused but day after day she tried to entice him. Joseph stayed strong and faithful to God and to his master.
Finally, the woman accused Joseph of accosting her and the husband threw him in prison.
But God was always working in Joseph's heart because He had a big promotion for him, but he wasn't ready. finally, God took him out of the prison and made him Prime MInister of Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh.
This lesson teaches us to bloom where we are planted. Make the best out of whatever situation you are in and God will do the rest. 

Who hasn't had doubts and fears? I'm sure we've all been there at one time or another. Gideon was there too when the Lord came to him with a huge task. Gideon was first afraid when the Lord came but the Lord came anyway. He was afraid of the Midianites because they were ravaging the Israelites.
When the Lord told him to lead the army against them, he then entered into doubt, because he said he had no experience in battle and he was a nobody. Isn't that exactly who God chooses when He wants to do a great thing? He chooses the one who has nothing within themselves so it can all be done through God. That's when god gets the glory.
Let's watch Gideon rise to the occasion and you can too.

Joshua had some big shoes to fill. Moses was a great leader of the Israelites He brought them out of Egypt and through the wilderness on their way to the Land of Promise. When Moses died, Joshua stepped up to take over.
What made Joshua such a good leader was that he was a faithful follower. He followed Moses in his leadership and he followed God by faith.
If you are going to be a good leader, it begins with being a faithful follower.

The qualities of Abraham really got God's attention. He exhibited great faith in God and God put that faith to the test. Did you know that faith is always tested? Yes, even yours and my faith is tested to see the reality of it.
But in that testing, faith says I can still trust Gold.
We can learn from Abraham how God rewards our faith in challenging situations.

What is it like to be singled out in the crowd and marked as the only one that is different? You may even know what that feels like. Noah was that man too.
Living in a world of wickedness, God saw his righteousness and had a plan for his life.
Nothing misses the eye of God, He sees all.  And of course, He sees your righteousness when you too are living in a world of wickedness.
Let's watch Noah in action and how God works with him.

What is enabling Grace but the power and authority that God gives to the humble. The proud cannot receive this Grace because they are already filled with their own stuff. But the humble have emptied themselves and therefore, can be filled by God.
And this Enabling Grace will give your life purpose, strength and motivate you to be a Kingdom builder for Him.
Listen carefully and discover what your could really be when you receive this Enabling Grace.

How much do you know about the Grace of God? Picture two treasure chests. One is filled with gold and silver and the other is filled with forgiveness, mercy, hope, eternal security and a whole lot more. Which chest is longer lasting? Which chest would you rather have? 
This message will certainly make clear the better chest. It is also one worth sharing with someone who struggles with guilt.

To understand God's saving grace, is to understand how to have a relationship with Him. The thing we do not want to do that many people do is to add some type of work on our part to God's gift of grace. If we add works to grace, grace is no longer grace.
Let this message teach you what God has done for you and set you free to live a life apart from guilt and shame.

Salvation is such a simple issue yet, there are many questions people have concerning it and some have added much confusion to it. This message will answer some of those questions like, who can be saved, can I lose my salvation and what happens after salvation?
Grab a pen and notebook and get ready for a good Bible Study that will equip you to dialogue about this important topic.

Heaven is a subject many people are interested in and that is accompanied by many questions. Do pets go to Heaven? Will we be married in Heaven?  Is there  Purgatory? Who can go to Heaven?
the Bible holds the answers because it is God's book and Heaven is God's home.
Hopefully, your questions will be answered ands this is a good message to share with those who either may be interested or perhaps even far from God with no interest at all.
Remember, the Holy Spirit can take God's Word and plant it into the heart of people. Do your part and God will do the rest.

These four topics are a reality in our society and in our lives. It requires that we are Biblically educated regarding these things. The world is taking people down a very dangerous road; one that leads to destruction.
Let's learn the right and Godly way of looking at these issues. Hopefully, you will find freedom and relief as you listen.

We have  3 issues in this message that are not foreign to Christians. We've all been touched by at leas one of these. Perhaps you have been a victim yourself.
God's Word gives some helpful instruction and we would do well to heed it.
Listen carefully so you do not fall dowen that slippery slope and are not able to find your way out.

It's election season! Are you gong to vote in this election? What is the basis of how you will choose your candidate? Wil it be party, personality or something else? This message will give you a framework on how to choose the right person for the office.
God gave the 10 Commandments for the blessing of a nation, families and our individual selves. It's not about putting Christians in office but putting people who advocate the ways of God because they work.
Share this message with those you know.  It couild be the most important message you will hear this year.

These are three issues that have found their way into the Christian life. Not understanding the importance of them, can result in a life of terrible loss. But when we understand God's will toward them. it leads to a life of blessing.
Use this message to help you to make good decisions regarding these realities so you can lead a blessed life.

In this message, you will learn how to be free in your worship in church. This is a big part of our spiritual growth and preparation of the heart for the message.
inter-racial marriage can be a hot topic and God's Word gives Biblical advice concerning it.
And then we seek to answer the question, Does God give more than I can handle?  You have probably asked yourself that question. Now you will get the answer.

This is the beginning of a series people want the answers to that they might not necessarily get in church. These are hot topics but relevant just the same. You may not always get specific answers in this series but you will get the information to form your own conviction. Sometimes that's the best we can do.
But this series will certainly "clear the air" on some topics.

You may know quite a bit about Jesus. He wore a seamless garment. He had a large following. He taught wonderful things. He had twelve disciples. but do you know what He like to eat?
That is just as important, if not more important because what HE like to eat is for us to eat too.
Hey, it's lunchtime. Let's check it out together, and see what Jesus liked to eat.

Let's face it. People want money, lots of money. And the more they get the more they want. Although it may be a help to get through life on earth, it can be a hindrance to get to Heaven. That's because money can become one's idol. Worse than that, one's god.
Jesus warns us that an over-occupation with money can have a devastating eternal effect. Let's listen and heed the words of Jesus for Heaven waits for you.

How we handle our money is a sure sign of our Christian maturity. At this level, you will have what you need, you will be able to help others and you will be able to give to the Kingdom of God.
Perhaps you need an adjustment in your finances. This message, though challenging, can bring you to a place of financial freedom if you have the faith to do so.

When it comes to doing things faster or slower, we are talking about diligence and procrastination. When we procrastinate, we will find ourselves in bondage but the Bible says The diligent will "stand before kings." That speaks of promotion!
We all have a tendency to procrastinate but hopefully, this message will be the inspiration needed to be more diligent in our responsibilities and our daily lives.

To answer this deep question, we will fast forward into eterity future to the Judgment Seat of Christ. At that judgment, our faithfulness to God will be evaluated and rewarded accordingly.
The real question is not Do I believe but Does my life give evidence of my faith? It's not in the lips but in the life that matters.
Hopefully, this message will stir some deep thinking into how we are living our lives in preparation for that Great Day.

The size of your goals is determined by the size of your God. How big is your God? Whether you see Him as big or small, after this message, you will see Him as bigger than anything in this life, even your life.
Let's really get an understanding of just how big our God really is.

Is it better to have two or one of something? of course that depends on what we are talking about. In this message we are talking about people. Is it better to have a friend, a companion, a helper or to go it alone.
The Bible is  clear that two are better than one and you will see some instances where this is true. Ecclesiastes 7 holds the key.

One of the most freeing feelings is to be debt free. This could come from paying off a debt or being forgiven of a debt. Either way it is very freeing. Today we have a  man who was forgiven of a great debt but he refused to forgive a man who owed him a small debt.
It teaches us that if we have been forgiven by God of our debts, shouldn't we forgive others of theirs to us?
A fitting story for today and one that is life-changing as well.

Feeling alone in life can be an awful feeling. Many people struggle with this feeling but it doesn't have to be their reality. In Grace, God provides for the lonely soul.
A lonely person can entertain feelings of inadequacy or low self-worth but that is not God's view. You can learn how to overcome loneliness and it is certainly possible because victory over loneliness is God's will for your life.
Let's jump in and see how it works! 

Life is the sum total of our choices. What we choose determines our destiny. The good news is that God helps us to make the best choices for our lives. This is Grace. He is for you and not against you.
As you learn His Word, you will find Him leading and guiding you in the best way you should go. 
Let's learn about the Grace He provides in helping us to make good choices in life.

This is the first in a series of messages asking the question, "What's better?" We seem to be living in a very divided world. Nation is divided against nation, race against race, even brother against brother. But what if things were different? What if we came together? What do you think the outcome would be.
Listen carefully as you will learn three positive outcomes that come into your life and into the world as we abide in the wisdom of Solomon.

There are so many things that can get in the way of the most important things n life. Work can get in the way of family. Money can cost us friendships. But the most important thing in life is to know God. Idolatry is putting something ahead of knowing God. Sadly, most people do that. Let this message direct you to what is really important  and hopefully, if there is any idolatry in your life, it will be removed.

Brokenness is a place we can find ourselves and it can be so devastating, we wonder how we got there and even moreso, how do we escape. How does one put themselves back together again after they've been broken?
That's where God's Grace comes in. His Grace is the Super Glue that puts and holds the pieces together.
Our God is a God of Grace and He wants to lavish His Grace upon you. Let's learn about this Gracious God, especially as a healing balm for our times of being broken.

Like an anchor holds the ship and keeps it from moving, so does guilt hold the person who is attached to it. Guilt is not from God but it is real nonetheless. It is actually a satanic tool of the devil to freeze you in your tracks and keep you from moving forward.
Because guilt is real, we need to learn how to deal with it. And once you do, you a re free to move once again.
Listen carefully and discover the Grace God has for you, especialaly when guilt tries to move in and take you captive.

Rejection is a painful thing. Worse than a broken bone, that heals in six weeks, a broken heart can take years to heal. When someone has been rejected, they lose their self-esteem, their value and even the meaning to life.
Let's meet a man named Jephthah, who knew the pain of rejection but he didn't let it keep him down. We can learn from him how to handle our own times of being rejected by others.

To learn of the Grace of God is to learn of the greatest topic there is. It is through God's Grace that He saves us, redeems us, and guarantees our home in Heaven.
Homosexuality is a hot topic these days and people have their own opinions of it. But what is God's opinion and what part does Grace play?
Let's look together into the Grace of God and homosexuality.

The dilemma many Christians have is not being able to distinguish between the Law and Grace. We need to understand why the Law was given, and once we do, everything else falls into place.
The Law was given to show us we need a Savior, not to grant us salvation by keeping it. For no one can perfectly keep the Law.
The Law points us to Christ who kept the Law for us and by Faith, we attain righteousness.
This message needs to be heard and understood by all followers of Christ. This si where we also begin to understand the Freedom we have in Him.

There is a sharp distinction between living under the Law and living in Grace under God. People in the days of the Bible and even people today are confused about the difference.
This message will explain the beginning of grace, how it came to be and why it has replaced living under the Law. This is good theology that every Christian should have a working knowledge of.
If possible, grab a pen and notebook and study along.

No one likes the feeling of losing something of value. Whether it is a lost set of keys, a job, especially a loved one. It is a terrible feeling. Imagine how God feels when He sees lost people. That's why the parable of the lost sheep is so important.
Let this teaching of Jesus affirm God's love for you and as the Good Shepherd, how Jesus will always be there for you.
At the end of the message, you will learn something that will assure you of your salvation one you have it that it can never be lost.

How well do you know Jesus? What comes to your mind when you hear His name? Did you know that He has two natures? One nature is for power and the other nature is to identify with us.
This study will introduce you to Jesus in a fresh, new way. We don't often hear these things in church on Sunday morning, but they are the best teachings we can hear because life is not about us but it's about Jesus.
So let's listen and learn all we can about Him.

We are all on a journey, walking a path. But along this path are stones, roots and other obstacles that could trip us up. They  could cause us to fall and hinder our progress to where we are going. They are called stumbling blocks.
There are spiritual tumbling blocks all around us and we must be watchful and vigilant not to be tripped up by them.
And the surprising thing is that we do not recognize them as stumbling blocks but see them as good things. That is why this message is so important. Listen carefully and be surprised about some of the things that can damage your walk with the Lord.

There are many stages of love that we experience, even beginning at five years old. And as we grow older, we experience other forms of love as well, each one better than the one  before it. 
But there is one stage of love, the last one, that is the best one and sadly, many people do not arrive at this stage.
If you have arrived at this stage, you will know what I am talking about. But if you haven't, listen carefully so you too can experience the best love there is.

Why do people search for buried treasure? Why do they invest so much time,, money and effort into the search? Because they believe if and when they find it, it will make their lives easier.
Well, God has some buried treasure that far surpasses any gold that could be found in the ground or the bottom of te sea. And it certainly makes one's life easier. But just like the treasure in the ground, you have to dig it out. But the find is so much more advantageous. 
Listen and learn of ten golden nuggets that you can have if you are willing dig them out of His Word.

What makes Jesus different from every other man is that He was God as well as man. He called Himself the Son of God, which was a divine title. He also made many stements and offered many works to demonstrate His deity. 
For this the religious leaders sought to kill Him but for us it opened up the way of salvation. To rob Jesus of His deity is to miss the fact of who He is. This message will equip the believer to give a reason for the deity of Christ to those who deny that fact.

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then you probably have friends, family or acquaintances that are not. These are the skeptics! Because of their own personal bias, they refuse to see Jesus for who He really is.
This message sheds some light on understanding Christ, especially from a skeptic's view. It's worth listening to for your own personal growth but also to share with a skeptic in your life.
Hopefully and prayerfully, they will open up their heart and see the light f Christ And as John said,  they would believe and find life in His name.

What do you do when you have prospered so much that you have more than you need? Some people build bigger barns. There is a guy in the Bible who did just that. he built bigger barns to house all that God had given him.
But sadly, his prosperity made him selfish and though he had much, he lost his life and never got to enjoy what he had.
Perhaps the lesson here is when God has given you enough, then it's time to help others with what you have. Because you do not know how much longer you will have.

There are things about life we want to hear and some we would rather not. Some things affect our personal lives and then we have to make a decision. If what I am going to hear going to help me or hinder me? If you want the challenge and are humble enough to hear it, then this may be the messgae for you.

Do you think the title of this message is the best question anyone coul ask themselves? After all, it not only affects one's life here on earth but it also has eternal ramifications.
Not enough thought goes into how one should live their life but perhaps this message with spark something and your life can take on a whole new meaning.

Death is one of the most misunderstood topics there is. Many people see it as a cessation of life. But that is not the case. Death means separation. When Jesus speaks about death, He speaks of two different deaths. One is an eternal separation from God, that's the second death.  
When He speaks of the first death that is our physical separation of soul from the body.
This message should be shared with others so they too can learn how to have an eternity with God.

The funny thing about death is that it will find everyone but most people lie as if it never will. But what is death? It does not mean cessation. It means separation. There is a physical death where the body is separated from the soul and a spiritual death where the soul is separated from God.
We are all born spiritually dead, separated from God. That's why Jesus came, so at the time of our physical death, we would not know that separation.
This message is one worth sharing with someone who does not understand how this works for the Bible says, It is appointed for man to die once, then comes the judgment.

The heart is the place you live life from. When it is filled with good things. the life will be good. When it is filled with bad things, the life will be bad. And when it is empty, anything can find its way in. And what finds its way in probably won't be good because it is oozing in from the world.
Take heed of this message and keep your heart filled with that which is good. Or else!

Here is a question that people can have varying responses to. But think about what is good to the Lord. Would you like to have some of that? You may be closer than you think.
get out your napkin, knife and fork and take a seat. Let's get ready to see what is on the Lord's menu.

One of the many blessings of being a follower of Jesus Christ is that of freedom. Apart from Christ, every life is a life of bondage, somehow and someway. Jesus, Himself said He has come to set the captives free.
Are you captive by anything in your life? It is not God's plan and there is a way to freedom.
Listen carefully and learn about the freedoms that can be yours through Christ.

When you purchase something of value, it is because you have a use for it. It will bring joy to your life as well. Maybe a new car, or a new instrument. But you have an intention for it.
Well, Jesus purchased you with His very own precious blood. This means you have great value to Him. He also has use for you and that will give Him joy. 
Now, your life has new meaning and purpose so that you csn see the value you have before God. This message could be life-changing for you or someone you know. Be sure to share it.

How many people can say they are glad they are alive? Perhaps not as many as would like. But there is a way that all people can say that. If you are glad to be alive, that's beautiful. If you are not there, then listen closely and things can change for you very quicky. 

What do we find in a flea market but things people no longer want that may be out of use, broken and have lost their value. Sometimes we can feel like that. But the good news is, Jesus is in the flea market business.
He goes into the market and looks for those rejected things and He make them like brand new. And he can do this with you.
If you have feelings of unworthiness or low value, Jesus is looking for you to make you beautiful again. Let Him in and watch what He will do. He is in the business to rescue and repair.

How many people can say they are glad to be alive? Most people, I hope but there are those who are having second thoughts. But it doesn't have to be that way. Life is a gift and therefore, God has made a way for us to be thankful for the gift of life.
In this message you will find 5 ways to help you be thankful that you are alive. The are based on the letters F - A - I - T - H.
Listen carefully and be encouraged.

With every vessel the potter makes, he always considers its beauty. His craftsmanship is not only seen in the vessel's strength and functionality but in its visual appeal.
As God is creating you, he making you beautiful But you may be surprised at how that process takes place. 
This message will help you to understand  the uncomfortable situations in your life.

The Potter makes many vessels but do you think there is one that stand out from them all? Perhaps!
Think of all the people God has created, shaped and made beautiful. Is there One that stands our from them all? Indeed there is. Do you know Him?
Listen as you discover His beauty and the purpose God the Father has given Him.

When the potter sets out to make a vessel, he already knows exactly what he wants to make and what it is going to look like. He also has its purpose in mind.
And so it was when God created you. He knows His intentions for your life. And like that vessel, He wants to make you beautiful and functional. Listen carefully and try to discover God's purpose for your life.

A flea market is usually a place where people want to sell the stuff that is no longer useful to them. We could even call it junk! Perhaps you have felt like that at one time or another.  May be you feel like that now.
Well, Jesus is shopping and He is looking for you. He is in the business of rescue and repair.
If you feel rejected in this life or that ife is passing you by, the Lord will not pass you by. Let Him put you back together again. He will take you home and show you off to the angels.

There are all kinds of boats for various reasons. Sone are for fun, some for finding food and others for military defense. But they are most efficient when they leave the dock and go out into the open water.
Another thing about boats is that they are manned by people.
Well,  God has called His people to get into the Gospel ship, leave the dock and sail out into the world with the good news of Jesus. The question is, Are you in the boat or still on the dock?
Listen carefully and sense the urgency of this message as time is getting shorter.

There is so much despair in the world. Maybe you right now you are despairing of something. The antidote for despairing is Hope. Hope is not a desire it is more than that. With God, Hope is a certainty.
You can have this Hope but it begins with Faith. We could say Hope is the fruit of Faith. Build your Faith and your Hope will grow.
Listen and learn how.

The Bible is is the number one best seller of all time. It is also the Word of God spoken to mankind. Do you think a book, inspired by our Creator is worth noting? If so, that takes understanding. That's where this message will take you.
When you attain the wisdom of God, you have attained the highest form of wisdom.

As the government continues to train up our children and young adults, we find them moving farther away from God. Character is no longer being shaped, nor is proper understanding of the purpose of life.
When it comes to the educational system, the government is not family friendly. Pay close attention to what is happeing.

At one time the one room schoolhouse was the place of learning for our young people. The Bible was part of the curriculum and also used for reading exercises.
But then the education of children was turned over to the government and a Marxist system was incorporated. Now, children are being shaped and molded according to the system of the world rather than the morality of God.
Listen carefully so you will be informed regarding what your child is being exposed to in the public school.

Many people have their own idea of a beautiful person. every culture hs their own design n beauty. And God does too. Do you think you are beautiful? Do you think you are beautiful to God?
Did you know that He desires you because of your beauty? This is such a positive message for everyone to hear. be sure to share it wherever you can.

People have all kinds of feet; big feet, little feet, hairy feet and much much more. But to God there are beautiful feet and anyone can have them. They are feet that bring you to someone to share who Jesus is with someone. That's it!
Do you have beautiful feet? You can. Let's listen how.

We have seen people wear crowns. The king, the queen, even the beauty pageant winner all wear a crown. The Lord, Jesus will wear a crown as the King of kings and Lord of Lords. A crown is regal and adds majesty to one's appearance.
But there is also a crown for certain followers of Jesus. In this message, we talk about the Crown of Beauty.  What is it and how does one get it? Now, that is a noble question in you will shortly find the answer.

What are ashes but that which is left after loss. Loss of anything is painful. It leaves us in a place of despair. But God is not unaware of that. He offers us beauty in place of our ashes.
Do you think He can come into your life and make you beautiful? That's what this short series will be about.
We begin with God picking up the pieces of your life and exchanging them for His beauty. Get ready for an extreme makeover.

Do you think it's important to know who God is? Many people do but unfortunately, many do not. It is vital tht everyone give an audience to discover the One True God.
In this message you will learn who the Jehovah God really is and hopefully find acceptance, forgiveness and security in Him.

One day this world will  be rolled away and every remembrance of it. God will bring in a brand new creation. One in which all the former things have passed away, including all the pain and sorrow. this new creation will be a perfect creation because Jesus will be here in the flesh. It is reall served for believers in Him.
Do you think it is worthwhile to life your life in such a way that this new creation will be a certainty for you? And if so, to live a life of gratitude for what God has in store for you.
What does He have? Let's listen and see.

A time will come when the heavens and earth will be swept away. The wicked, those who rejected Christ as Savior, will be resurrected to a final judgment. they will stand before a great, white throne of purity with the Lord Jesus sitting in judgment.
There, they will receive their sentence into the eternal lake of fire and brimstone which was not prepared for them but for the devil and his angels.
But there is no where else to go for they refused the righteousness that Jesus offered them to dwell in Heaven with Him.
This will be the final a terrible time for them that stretches into eternity.

Life will not always be as we know it today. When Jesus returns to set up His kingdom, everything will change. Animals will be domesticated, storm will cease and mankind will live in peace for one thousand years.
Jesus will rule the earth and the Church, which is His Bride will rule with Him.
This will take place at the end of the seven year Tribulation.

There is certainly life after death for all people. Every person, great and small, will be raised to face God. Some to everlasting life and some to everlasting contempt.
Did you know there are five resurrections? Listen carefully to see which one you will be in.

The great day of the Marriage of the Lamb has come. It is the day God the Father presents the Church, the Bride of Christ, to His Son. This is what we are waiting for and what we are heading towards.
This message is the hope of the Church. 
The Marriage signifies the most intimate and loving relationship between the Bridegroom and His Bride. Think of it, being married to Jesus in this way.
It hopefully, encourages the believers to stay faithful here on the earth while waiting.

The Judgments of the Seven Seals bring the worst times to the earth that man has even seen. The water becomes bitter, the days of light are shortened and the bottomless pit is opened. What comes out is smoke to cover the earth. There goes the Green New Deal! After that come locusts. And this is just the beginning.
Be sure to listen all the way through.

In this judgment, a third of the earth is burned up. A third of the ships are sunk. Fishing vessels, battle ships, cruise ships, sailboats and everything else that sails on the waters. A third of the rivers becomes bitter and this is just the beginning of this judgment. And anti-Semitism will in increase.

There was a silence in Heaven right before a Judgment was about to come upon the earth. This is the tie of the Great Tribulation. Thankfully, and through God's Grace, those who become believers in Christ as Savior will be protected but woe to the rest of the world.
The believers have the mark of God upon them and the rejecters have he mark of the Devil, or the mark of the beast.

No one knows more about the judgments of the Great Tribulation than Jesus Christ. He knows the extreme hardship and suffering it will bring so He brings warnings to people to either avoid it or prepare for it.
The time will be so severe that there really is no way to prepare. Let's hear and abide in the words of Jesus. And remember, faith in Christ as Savior is he way to avoid this terrible time.

The Great Tribulation continues and therefore, the judgments continue. It is sad that people, in their pride, still refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. That would change everything for them. 
May these lessons inspire each listener to consider their relationship with Jesus Christ and be sure it is what it should be.

A time of judgment is coming. The period of the Great Tribulation will bring suffering like the world has never known before. God has given warning to those who will be alive during this time.
The best preparation is to choose Jesus Christ as your Savior. This is God's way out of this time of wrath. It is just the beginning!

A time is coming when people will not be able to conduct any business, buy or sell without this particular mark. The technology has  arrived to give us a pretty good idea of what this mark may be.
One thing is for certain. It has soething to do with the rejection of Christ and the acceptance of Satan during the period of the Great Tribulation.
For the saved it is not a concern but for those far from God it is disastrous.

Anyone that denies Jesus is the Christ is of the spirit of antichrist. But a person is coming who will be the embodiment of Satan who will be called the Antichrist. Who is this person. And just as importantly, what will he do? And when will he be revealed?
Listen carefully to get some of these answers.

Where do babies go when they die? Can babies be saved? These are important questions because the loss of an infant is tragic enough and then to add to that, is to wonder about  their eternal destiny.
The Bible is not very clear on the subject but it does give us enough information, I believe, to answer these questions.
May this message give you hope and comfort if you h ave had the experience of the loss of a child.

"What could take away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."
Man was lost, alienated from God and dead in his sins. There was only one payment that God would accept to atone for the sins of the world. And He had to sacrifice His Son to do it.
Discover your true worth and the depth of God's love for you as you learn  of the precious blood that was shed on your behalf.

Who are the demons and where did they come from? why do they seek bodies to indwell? Can they indwell anybody or just certain people? What is our protection against them?
These are all important questions. Some can be answered and some answers can only be speculated. Nevertheless, it is a message that all people need to hear.

God has finished setting up house for the next part of His creation - man. The earth has been recreated, everything is in its place and the earth is ready to receive Him.
God goes to work shaping and molding the clay from the ground and then with a kiss, He breathes his life into him. How extraordinary, how personal and intimate. But why did God create man? Many people have their own answers but I believe God had  special purpose for this creature.
You may agree or disagree but one thing is sure, He loves us and will one day welcome us into His Heaven.

The earth was perfectly created. Lucifer rebelled against God. God cast him and his rebellious angels down to the earth with such power it destroyed the beautiful planet. The earth became Lucifer's frozen place of confinement until the Holy Spirit  began to move over the surface of the waters.
Then, God began to recreate the earth.
It's a beautiful account of God's creative genius and compassion. Lt's get on the bus and continue to travel God's timeline.

There is not much dispute that an Ice Age at one time existed on the earth.  The real question is, how did it happen? Science has varying theories and the Word of God gives us food for thought as well.
could it be the result of an angelic warfare in heaven that took place in eternity past?
Satan and his angels were kicked out of heaven in ultimate defeat and could they have come crashing down to earth with such force that  it blocked out the atmosphere including the sun?
Could he have remained in his frozen confinement until the Holy Spirit began to move over the face of the water?
These are questions that will be tackled in this message. Keep an open mind and ask God for a spirit of discearnment as you listen.

This message begins a series entitled "God's Timeline." It is a very important series as it answers many questions about life and the purpose of life. It also ascribes great value to you as a person and you will see why.
You may need to put aside some of your pre-conceived notions about the creation, but if you can, a whole new understanding will open up for you.
Was the world created perfect or a wasteland? Who really created the universe? Am I important in this majestic creation?
Grab your Bible and a notebook and pen and make this study worthwhile.

God's righteousness is actually the key factor that enables anyone to spend eternity with Him. Because God is righteous, we must also be righteous. Now that presents a problem because we are not righteous.
But there is a way to attain that righteousness that God requires.
This is something the whole world needs to understand because most people have the wrong idea of how to get to God.
Listen carefully and please share this message with those you care about. 

In order to appreciate one's salvation, you must have a deep understanding of it. How is it that God can forgive our sins, accept us as we are and gift us with eternal life? Soteriology is the study of the saving work of Christ and a basic Bible truth all Christians should know.
Let's enhance our faith and come to really appreciate what Jesus did for us and giving of HImself for the sins of the world.

Who doesn't have a hurtful past? Everyone, if not most people have a scar or a wound from something they experienced in their past. Sometimes we carry that hurt for the rest of our lives. And that is perhaps because we don't know what to do with it.
We were not made to bear those burdens so God has given us a way to find deliverance. Joseph is our teacher and he learned how to turn the curs of past pain into a beautiful blessing.
Listen to his story. It can be done. If he can do it, then you can do it. If you believe and apply what Joseph did, you too will find the freedom you so long to have.

Disappointment is real. No one escapes it. Joseph faced one disappointment after another but he knew how to overcome. You may be experiencing a disappointment right now but it does not have to be the end of  you. Whether it is a sickness, job layoff or divorce, you can keep going.
Let's watch Joseph as he overcomes and you will learn a valuable lesson for your own personal life.

Joseph's life teaches us that temptation is real but our testimony is more real. Temptation is stronger, but we our testimony can be stronger. Our testimony is how people see us and how they will remember us.
This message gives some good insight on how to get victory over temptation and why. Let's follow Joseph and learn from him. 

Let's face it. Sometimes we find ourselves in an uncomfortable situation or place we do not want to be. It could be a job, a marriage or any situation in life. but there is a way to make it better. Bloom where you are planted.
This is what Joseph did. He found himself in a strange land, strange culture with a strange language but he made the most of it. And because of that he was promoted to a higher position.
All that because, though he was far from his home, he stayed close to God. This can work for you as well. 
Listen carefully so too so improve your place in life and bloom where you are planted.

Bitterness is a prison-house. When a person finds themselves becoming bitter, they go through three stages. They speak sarcastic words. Then they think evil thoughts. Finally, they act on those thoughts and commit evil deeds.
Lets watch Joseph's brothers who were so filled with bitterness toward Joseph that they not only hurt Joseph, but their father as well. Because bitterness cares little for the feelings of others.
Let's not let this happen to us.

God is working all over the world and this interview with Christoff is evidence of that. His testimony of a changed life from a cultural, tribal religion is truly a work of God.
At the end you will hear the Lord's prayer in his native tongue, Kabye. Get ready for the goose bumps.

This message begins a series on the life of Joseph. He was a man God was going to promote to a very high office but Joseph certainly wasn't ready yet. God had to work in his life.
Joseph will teach us three things from his own mistakes to help us to et to that place God wants us to be. Listen carefully so you too can learn from your mistakes. They are not for gaining guilt for for gaining wisdom.

How often have you considered that God goes to work with you every day? Oh yeah, He is right there with you and He is speaking to you. Yes, you can still concentrate on your work but learn to listen to Him because He has some important things to say.
Listen carefully so you can learn to listen to God while you are at work.

God speaks to us all kinds of different ways. One way we may not consider is through our travels. It is amazing how God can speak to our hearts in so many ways and that is because He has so many wonderful things to say to us.
Let this message enlighten you and show you that in your travels, you can hear the voice of God in your heart.