December 15, 2024
Length: 39:24 (27.2 MB)
A mere hearer of the word might be proud, hard-hearted, and self-deceived always talking, but never doing anything. Such a person will hold a distorted, exaggerated view of himself, not seeing his own sin but the mirror of god’s word reveals the truth.
December 8, 2024
Length: 32:27 (22.4 MB)
There are many things that keep us back from what God wants us to do. We are to put those things to death by turning away from them and toward prayer and the word of God. The word of God reveals to us the things that need to change. It gives us new life.
December 1, 2024
Length: 34:39 (23.9 MB)
There are time for righteous anger, but those are usually best left for God. Anger is not good for our health and life is too short to spend it in vexation. Instead we should pray for those who irritate us. This gives room for God to do a work in us.
November 24, 2024
Length: 30:17 (20.9 MB)
Our words come from our heart and we will be held accountable for all that we say. We must then think before blurting something out. Sometimes we just like to hear our own voice or show how much we know, bur we need God's help to restrain our speech.
November 17, 2024
Length: 36:42 (25.4 MB)
We have to do more than just hear the words; we need to listen. That means understanding the speaker's perspective even if we disagree. Hearing comes from the word of God. He speaks in a still, small voice so we need to listen carefully.
November 10, 2024
Length: 31:41 (21.9 MB)
In order to receive the new birth, we must first trust God's character and his will. His character is revealed through his creation and his word while his will is that people be born again. Believers must then bear fruit. Do not harden your heart.
November 3, 2024
Length: 31:14 (21.6 MB)
Does God withhold good things from his people? No, but the enemy seeks to deceive us into believing this. In fact, all good gifts come from God. He only keeps back those things that would hurt us. Do not be misled about God's nature.
October 27, 2024
Length: 38:40 (26.7 MB)
We cannot begin to deal with temptation until we realize that it comes from the world, the flesh, and the devil. Temptation is not sin, but sin separates us from god. It is better to not sin than to sin and be forgiven. God will provide a way out.
October 20, 2024
Length: 30:39 (21.2 MB)
What does it mean to be blessed? It is not what the world thinks but it is having your strength and trust in God, being disciplined by him, fearing him, keeping his commands, seeking him with all your heart, being steadfast in trials, and more.
October 13, 2024
Length: 31:57 (22.1 MB)
God looks at our hearts not our material status. Those who have faith have higher standing in God’s economy than those with riches. We cannot Judge someone's godly condition by their earthly prestige. In Christ, there is no gap between rich and poor.