Reason For Hope with Don Patterson
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Podcast Description
A Reason For Hope is a radio and media ministry that is centered on the forgiveness, redemption, and salvation offered by Jesus Christ. Featured speaker Pastor Don Patterson explains the practical application of Biblical lessons in a weekly half-hour format.
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CleanHope & Restoration | There is a long list of common tragedies in life that challenge our ability to stay hopeful - broken relationships, lost jobs, addictions of all types, and in the end, every person must face death. All of these drain our hope and undermine the faith we have in God. In response, God gave His prohet this vision to show us that His power to restore is without limit. There is no situation God can not fix. Ezekiel 37:1-14 | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFrustration & Faith | In reaction to the chaos and injustice that exists in our world - we have frustration... and for believers, that frustration is directed toward God. In this lesson, the prophet Habakkuk shows us a proper way to bring our frustrations to God and deal with them in a god-pleasing way. Habakkuk 1:1-3, 2:1-14 | 5/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Place In God's Plan | In His grace, God gives every person some measure of talent - talent He wants us to use. God wants us to use our talents to love other people and to honor Him. We have a place in God's mission to save the world. Please listen to this important lesson from Ephesians 4:7-16. | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Essential Word | In this age of media, our lives are bombarded daily with a million bits of information - dressed in all types of glitz and dazzle trying to capture our attention. But remove all the window dressing, and a Christian realizes that the simple, unadorned Word of God is the one thing truly needed. 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYou're Significant To God | Like many skillful teachers, Jesus peppered his lessons with illustrations. The image of Jesus as a shepherd speaks volumes about the significant, caring, relationship God maintains with those He calls His children - any person who places their trust in Jesus. John 10:14-16 | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSpreading The Word | The forgivness we receive through faith in Christ means we are at peace with God - a peace that brings freedom. Because we are forgiven, we can be transparent - be ourselves - be simple - and be optimistic, when we talk with others about our faith. Listen to this example from the life of Paul in Acts 26:19-29 | 4/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRules Don't Change People | Every religion has moral rules. Rules that provide boundaries and safeguard us from harmful behavior. But rules can't change our sinful nature - they only make clear the extent of our failures (in contrast with God's requirement of moral perfection). This lesson from Paul makes clear that Christianity offers something different - perfection as a gift from God. Romans 8:1-10 | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAn Easter Reason To Believe | The Easter story is so well-known, that it is easy to think of it as a well-rehearsed drama, being played out by actors on a stage. But in reality, the gospel accounts show normal people struggling to comprehend an incredible and unexpected event. The Bible accounts of Easter ring true. John 20:1-9 | 4/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Palm Sunday Snapshot | Palm Sunday was more than just a victory parade for Jesus. On that day, Jesus showed us He was in control of all the events leading to His death. The point being that Jesus' life was not taken from Him - He offered it up as a sacrifice... and He did it for you. Mark 11:1-10 | 3/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Trust-Worthy Foundation | Even the good things in life - family, friends, work, health and wealth - eventually falter and fail. They are as temporary as life itself - and if we build our identity, our sense of purpose and hope on them, we are vulnerable. Only one thing lasts - the promises of God. Romans 8:31-39 | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Reaches Out | God reaches out to people, changing their hearts and bringing them to faith. In this Old Testament account, we gain valuable insight into the natural response a Christian has, when God wins over their heart. 2 Kings 5:9-19. | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSuffering For A Christian | For those who have faith, there is an obvious question that comes up when trials and troubles occur. We ask "Why God?" In response, God frequently addresses the issue of suffering in the Bible. This lesson - from Romans 8 - is a central part of His answer. | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Chooses & Encourages | God doesn't watch the world from a distance. He is involved - and in this lesson, the apostle Paul teaches us that God guides and orchestrates our lives and events, to bring people to faith. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Causes A Stir | The claims made by Jesus are as controversial today as they were 2000 years ago. Jesus was well aware of the division He would initiate. And yet He spoke with a sense of urgency and authority that He wants us to imitate - for time is short and the eternal destiny of every person hangs in the balance. John 7:37-44 | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRemember The Score | There are many things in life that make us feel like we are fighting a losing battle. And in the end, every person must deal with the ultimate loss - death. In the face of it all, God reminds us of the victory Christ has won for us. 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Trophy Is Waiting | In times of trouble and stress, we often struggle to trust God. Understanding our weakness, God responds by telling us about the life that lies ahead for us - when will be restored and reunited with Him in heaven. Please listen to this comforting message from Revelation 19:6-9. | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Eternal Destiny | Some struggle with the thought that merciful God would punish people eternally for their sins. But Jesus taught clearly on this subject - At the end time, God will separate people, not based on their own righteousness, but based on their response to the God-sent Savior. Please listen to this important message from Matthew 25:31-46. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Talks About Anxiety | The tendency we have to worry is a damaging side effect of the curse brought upon ourselves when humankind decided to stop trusting God and take charge of our own lives. To bring us back to a proper perspective on our lives - Jesus took the time to talk about the worries and anxiety that so often burden us. Please listen to this important message from Matthew 6:25-34. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSharing God's Treasure | There is a modern proverb which tells us that trust must be earned. And while God is not obligated to earn our trust, His actions have shown that He is certainly worthy of it. But in this proverb, Jesus teaches us a deeper spiritual lesson - He shows us how we can gage our own level of trust in God. Please listen to this insightful proverb from Luke 19:11-27. | 1/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Limit On Forgiveness? | When someone has hurt us and we are in the middle of that emotion, forgiveness is often the farthest from our mind - next to impossible for our self-centered nature to conceive. So Jesus made a point of teaching us the perspective, a truthful perspective, that empowers us to forgive. Please listen to this important message from Matthew 18:21-35. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Claim On Every Soul | A theme frequently repeated in popular culture is the idea that every person is entitled to live however they think best. In the words of Sinatra - to 'do it my way'. In the face of that claim, God reminds us of an essential truth - that every soul belongs to Him. Please listen to this important message from Ezekiel 18:1-32. | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Heals Our Disappointments | Ever since the fall, we all live with numerous failings which lead to disappointment... disappointment with others, with ourselves and with our circumstances. To provide a fresh perspective and heal our disappointment, God gave us the lessons recorded in His Word. Please listen to this hope-filled story from the book of Ruth 1:19-21, 4:13-22 | 12/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Good Ol' Days | Hundreds of years before the Christ-child was born, God's prophet Isaiah foretold the impact the Messiah would have on the world. Millions would stream to the salvation that Jesus would bring. And in God's eye's, that makes these the good ol' days. Isaiah 2:1-5 | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Team By His Choice | The apostles considered it important that the early Christian church understood how they came to be saved by God's grace. In this lesson, the apostle Paul explains important truths about this critical facet of grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 9:6-19 | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLooking Out For Lost Souls | Throughout the Bible, story after story emphasizes God's deep concern for those who are spiritually lost. And in this lesson, Jesus explicitly teaches his followers how to care for the souls of fellow Christians. Matthew 18:12-17 | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Passion For Your Soul | Since God paid the ultimate price to redeem us from our debt of sin, He never tires of passionately pursuing every single soul - inviting them to partake in His "feast" of forgiveness. To learn more about God's passion for your soul, please listen to this insightful parable from Jesus. Luke 14:15-23 | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRock Solid Truth | With regard to spiritual matters, there is a tendency for people to think it's all a matter of personal opinion and preference. But why should spiritual matters be exclusive from objective truth? Whatever is true about God remains the truth regardless of what people think about it. And in this lesson, Jesus spoke clearly and directly regarding the spiritual truth about himself. Matthew 16:13-19 | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Time To Just Be Still | Despite our best intentions and efforts, the reality is that there are many situations in life that are simply too big for us to handle. At those times - when we reach the end of ourselves - we need to just be still and let God be God. Exodus 14:10-31 | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat The World Needs Now | Jesus performed many miracles of healing and providing for physical needs. But He never lost focus on the most important need every person has - the need to be justified before God. And He directed those who trusted and followed Him to have a similar focus. Matthew 9:35-10:8 | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Word Transforms Us | One way that the power of God's Word is made evident is by the change it brings about in the lives of those who take it to heart. By their actions, Christians infuse situations with hope, while pointing people to their salvation in Christ Jesus. Genesis 45:1-11 | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Relentless Love | In this insightful parable, Jesus shows us the compassionate heart of God the Father - who longs for all lost souls to come home, where they can count on being welcomed back with open arms. Luke 15:11-32 | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe On Guard - With God's Word | Jesus wanted his followers - all of us - to be prepared for what is to come. So he left us with this lesson on how to safe guard our faith against the lies of the devil - who is driven to tear us away from the grace and mercy of God. Please listen to these important truths. Mark 13:5-11 | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFind Rest For Your Soul | Our conscience is the imprint of God's sense of morality on us - and it troubles us becase we know how we fall short in so many ways. But in this lesson, we learn what God has done to provide rest for both our conscience and soul. Hebrews 4:9-16 | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Will Never Forget You | When our lives aren't going the way we planned and we feel alone, it's tempting to grow bitter and think that God has forgotten us - but nothing could be further from the truth. In this lesson from the life of Joseph, God teaches us a better way - a truthful way - of dealing with the times when we feel left behind. Genesis 40:1-23 | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarriage - God's Beautiful Gift | Marriage is God's carefully crafted gift to all people. He thoughtfully designed and presented marriage to make his human creation whole, complete and very good. Please listen to discover what marriage means to God. Genesis 2:18-24 | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean09/25/2011Live Calmly In The Middle | Our lives are filled with events that we judge as either good or bad based on what is normally a very short-term, self-centered perspective. So God had the story of Joseph recorded, so that we can learn to trust Him with all the events that fill our sin-corrupted lives. Genesis 37:23-36 | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLife's Big Decisions | Our lives are filled with decisions - many small ones, some big ones. By our choices, we reveal our priorities. And in turn, our priorites are shaped by many influences. In that context, consider what Jesus tells us are the most important questions we will ever encounter. Mark 8:27-35 | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Kingdom Is Within | Most of what we know about the Holy Spirit was taught from the lips of Jesus himself - as he answered the questions of his disciples and challengers alike. In this lesson, Jesus not only teaches us how the Holy Spirit works - He also sheds light on the inherent nature of the Christian church. Luke 7:20-21 | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReconciled With God | Our natural status with God is one of opposition - we chafe against His authority - we want to be in charge of our own lives. We are natural born enemies of God and we are powerless to repair the relationship. Motivated by His love, only God was capable of reconciling us to Himself. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus' Ascension Makes Us Sure | One of the clear teachings in the Bible is that Jesus rose from the dead - a mark of God approving His sacrifice for your sins - and He ascended into heaven - which underscores His position as Messiah and Lord - your Savior and the Judge of the universe. Acts 2:29-36 | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDid Jesus Say That? | At times, people completely missed or misunderstood the main message Jesus taught, because they were distracted by their own agenda. But Jesus message was too important to miss - so Jesus used drastic language to get his point across. John 6:51-58 | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLiving For An Audience Of One | Jesus faced many hardships in life, because of the unvarnished truth he taught. He faced open hostility from jealous religious leaders, political leaders and the crowds. But, even though difficult, Jesus' life was not complex. He had a singular focus. Jesus lived for an audience of one. Matthew 10:24-33 | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCoached By The Holy Spirit | Our salvation is a done deal - completed and sealed by the perfect life and sacrifice of Jesus. And as redeemed children of God, we live in this world with a purpose. We are coached on how to live well by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:1-2 | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe Have Nothing To Worry About | Often, we think that there are legitimate things for us to worry about - health problems, money problems or concerns about our job, or school, or family. God understands all the problems that worry us. And in this lesson, Jesus teaches us the perspective God has, when He sees us worrying. Matthew 6:25-34 | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Acceptance Letter From God | Through God's Word and the sacraments, we are reminded that faith and salvation come to us as gifts - gifts from a God who freely loves us and redeems us. Titus 3:3-8 | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanModeling The Faith | Why should Christians struggle and work to lead God-pleasing lives? It's certainly not to merit any part of our salvation - Christ has done it all. But the Holy Spirit does guide us to lead a God-pleasing lives - so that the lost may see the Christian faith and be attracted to God's gift of salvation. Titus 2:1-10 | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Word Works | When humankind fell into sin, we lost a lot. One thing we lost was the ability to walk in sync with God, to be in natural harmony with His good and perfect nature. So in conjunction with His plan to save us, God has a plan to restore our close relationship with Him, which He does through His Word. Deuteronomy 11:18-21 | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDefined By Grace & Peace | In his role as a Christian missionary to the gentile world, the Apostle Paul frequently had to introduce himself and communicate his mission. So he had a firm grip on the proper foundation for a Christian's identity and their motivation - and that is what Paul teaches us in his letter to Titus. Titus 1:1-4 | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Holy Spirit Changes The World | When considering how the Bible describes the three persons of God - it's normally easier for us to grasp the persons of the Father and the Son, in comparison to the person and work of the Holy Spirit. But in the final week of His life, Jesus spoke often about the Holy Spirit and taught us about His important work in changing the world. John 16:5-11 | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSomething Out Of Nothing | Despite our best efforts, there are many situations in life that are simply too big for us to handle - and they can cause us lose hope. At those times, God wants us to patiently look to Him for rescue and restoration .Ezekiel 37:1-4 | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBe Ready With Hope | Christian hope is the calm assurance that everything is going to be OK, no matter what is going on around us. And with our God-given identity as redeemed children - sealed with baptism - we can always be prepared to share our hope in Christ, for the benefit of others. 1 Peter 3:15-21 | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEmpowered By Jesus | It's hard to over-estimate the positive effect that an engaged, encouraging father figure has in the life of a child. And that is exactly the role that Jesus - the author of our faith - has in the life of his followers. In Jesus, we are empowered to demonstrate acts of amazing faith. Acts 7 | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIt's Time To Be Productive | When Jesus taught, He didn't simply tell people the truth. He taught about life and how to have an honest relationship with God. And in this lesson, He even teaches us the different ways the Gospel truth would be received by people. Matthew 13 | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCalming Your Doubts | Toward the end of the 1st century, the Christian church was besieged by false teachers who altered the message of Christ and created doubt in the minds of many believers. So the last living disciple, John wrote to a calm the doubts and reaffirm the faith of believers, both then and now. 1 John 3 | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThoroughly Convinced Of Christ | There are many who would chip away at the reality of Jesus and cast doubt on his claim as God's holy sacrifice for the sins of the world. But among the 11 apostles - to a man - there was no doubt. And Peter gives three convincing reasons to believe that Jesus was exactly who he claimed to be. Acts 2 | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThree Confirming Parables | With clear illustrations, Jesus taught us three foundational principles: 1) about having an honest attitude of repentence, 2) about God's willingness to forgive, and 3) about leading a fulfilling life of Christian service. Luke 15, 17, 18 | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Lesson In True Hope | People often strive to create hope, but all man-made hope is fleeting at best. When we come to the end of ourselves - the end of our efforts and ingenuity, then we are ready to accept that the only true and lasting hope is found with God. Ezekiel 37:1-44 | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe School of Faith & Grace | In the spectrum of life-philosophies, one will find 'go-for-the-gusto' advocates (living for one's self) and many kinds of rule-based morale codes. But Jesus introduced a new 'school for the soul' - one based on faith and grace. Romans 8:1-5 | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSeeing Is Believing | The healing miracles performed by Jesus went beyond just the restoration of health - they were the marks which identified Him as the Christ. And when people see Jesus for who he truly is, it changes everything. John 9:1-39 | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Unconditional Love of Jesus | The concept of unconditional love is difficult for a fallen world to comprehend - so we attempt to compensate for our morale failures by attempting to please God. But Jesus made clear that God's love is not founded on what we do, but on what He did for us. Luke 22:31-32 | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe Want To See Jesus | During His ministry, Jesus would often seek people out to confront them, teach them, and save them - because He loved them. But in the last week of his life, Jesus refused to meet with two Greek men, because He had a higher priority. However, in His response, Jesus gave an answer to all those who want to see Him. John 12:20-28 | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTwo Reasons To Believe | In the middle of the first century there were many myths circulating about Jesus. And the apostle Peter - who was an eye-witness to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus- wrote a letter to safeguard the Christian church. Peter he tells us how to discern spiritual fact from fiction. 2 Peter 1:16-21 | 3/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Christ-Crucified Paradigm | For Christians, our belief that God came to earth and sacrificed Himself, colors our perception and understanding of all things - freeing us from guilt, leading us to forgive others, and providing hope in otherwise hopeless situations. 1 Corinthian 1:22-25 | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReclaiming The Lost | When people make big mistakes and mess up their lives, it is easy for those closeby to distance themselves. But those 'black sheep' were exactly the people Jesus sought out. Jesus worked to reclaim all lost souls, so they might be saved. John 4:5-26 | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSpiritual Truth Is Revealed | In our culture, it's tempting to think that we can figure God out by rationale and reason - but the Bible clearly teaches that the only way to find spiritual truth is through the revelation that God provides. 1 Corinthians 2:6-15 | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMade To Change The World | Once God brings a person to faith, why does he leave them here on earth? Why wouldn't he take us to heaven immediately? It's because God has a plan and intent for every Christian on earth. Listen to what Jesus taught on that topic in Matthew 5:13-16. | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy God, Why? | It's one of the basic criticisms of those who want to argue with God - How could a loving merciful God allow all the suffering and tragedies that exist in the world? The Bible, and in this case Jesus himself, answers that question. John 9 | 2/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Demands True Followers | God is not aloof or distant regarding His relationship with you. In fact, the opposite is true. God is emotional and passionate that you grow in a proper and close relationship with Him. And he loves you enough to confront you about it. Micah 6:1-8 | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJust Get Them To Jesus | When we talk about Christianity, we need to remember; it's not about us... or our church... or hot-button topics. As a Christian, our main evangelical goal is simply to introduce others to Jesus - a lesson that is evident in the example of John the Baptist. John 1:35-41 | 1/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Amazing Faith | The Bible is filled with many stories of amazing faith - which can cause current day Christians to wonder how those men and women were able to obtain and demonstrate such incredible trust in God? In this lesson we meditate on how God choses to work through sinners like you and me, by giving us the same type of faith he gave to them. 1 Samuel 1:21-28 | 1/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNo Unfinished Business | The strong link between Jesus' baptism and Isaiah's prophecies, is one of the clearest markers of who Jesus was and what his life means to you and me. Jesus is the one... our one-and-only hope. Matthew 3:13-17 | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrace Upon Grace | For anyone who is seriously seeking for God, there is an inevitable question directed to the believers of every major religion. It is: "How do know that what you believe is the truth about God?" In this lesson, the apostle John answers that question regarding the gospel of Jesus Christ. John 1:14-18 | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Journey To & From Christ | Life is a journey... a journey to find God - the God who sent His Son to bear the punishment for your sins, so that He could forgive you. But there is also a journey from the Christ - one in which we live our lives in gratitude and reverence to our Savior-God. Matthew 2:1-12 | 12/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Makes A Name For Himself | In Biblical history, men and women of faith demonstrated their desire to make God's name known. They shared a common characteristic of glorifying God. And in this lesson we learn the reason that God led people to make a His name well-known among the nations. 2 Samuel 7:8-13 | 12/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Messiah Who Understands 12/26/2010 | Seven hundred years before his birth, the prophet Isaiah fore told several key characteristics that the Messiah would have - understanding, righteousness and faithfulness. In this lesson, we review exactly how Jesus demonstrated those characteristics, and fulfilled the prophecy. Isaiah 11:1-5 | 12/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThis Is God's Boy 12/19/2010 | Parents have a natural inclination to talk about their children, and God is no different. Throughout the Bible, God often talks about His Son. But unlike human parents, the reason God calls so much attention to Jesus... is because of how much Jesus means to us. Isaiah 11:1-10 | 12/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAre You Ready? 12/12/2010 | In the final weeks of his life, Jesus talked about being ready for Judgment Day. Why would he do that?... It's because he loved us. It is an horrific thought to Jesus (after he left heaven to save humanity), that we would not be ready for his return on Judgment Day. | 12/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIt's All About Jesus 12/05/2010 | With our self-centered nature, it's tempting to let our religious focus drift to personal practices - our feelings, our efforts, our know-how. But as this message from the apostle Paul reminds us, our religious focus must be on just one person - Jesus Christ - and what he did for us. | 11/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat Is Heaven Like? 11/28/2010 | When John the apostle wrote to the persecuted Christians of his day - he wanted them to keep a balanced perspective on their chaotic situation - so he told them about their God-given destination. He described for them (and for us) God's pictures of heaven. | 11/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen Chaos Reigns 11/21/2010 | There are many things that can turn our lives upside down in a very short time - car accidents, divorce, serious illness. God realizes how rocky and fragile our lives can be... and in response He gives us His promises and assurance that He will work everything out for our good. God is worthy of our trust. | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFather God and You 11/14/2010 | We are often misdirected about our identity - we identify with our job, or peer group, or some other aspect of our lives. But God straightens out our perspective - so that we understand our true identity is founded on being a redeemed child of God. | 11/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Loves Me? 11/07/2010 | When we are mired down in the struggles and disappointments of our lives, our trust in God's love is tested... and we easily question whether God truly does love us. In this lesson from John, chapter 11, we learn that God's love never fails, but it does come on His terms and according to His plan. | 10/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Most Memorable Trait 10/31/2010 | The amazing universe reminds us of God's power and His role as creator... and the blessings we enjoy daily remind us of God's goodness and mercy. And while thinking of those things is certainly appropriate, there is another facet of God Almighty that outshines all others - the sacrifice He made for the sake of love should top the list when we think about God. | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGospel-Fueled Fellowship 10/17/2010 | When people take the Gospel message to heart... our perspective changes, our priorities change, and God's love is reflected in our relationships - all of which leads to an awesome gosple-fueled Christian fellowship, as exemplified by the early Christian church. | 10/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod-Pleasing Unity 10/24/2010 | God intended for us to live together in peace and unity. So when He sees all the conflict and rivalry is part and parcel of our daily lives, it grieves Him. And in response, He tells us how the gospel message enables us to change our lives. God's gospel works. | 10/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSorting Things Out 10/10/2010 | As he neared the end of his life, the apostle Peter foresaw what the skeptics would say about the mission of Jesus Christ. So he gave us two foudational truths that we can use to guard our faith. | 10/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTaking God Seriously 10/03/2010 | When Jesus taught, he was absolutely adamant that people take his message seriously. And he was also unyielding in regard to what we must do with the gospel message entrusted to us. | 9/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFacing Responsibility With God 09/26/2010 | When life's responsibilities overwhelm us, when we feel like running and hiding, God's gives us a message of comfort and practical advice that puts our lives back into the proper perspective. | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Reveals What's Inside 09/19/2010 | We all have a talent for masking our feelings and motives. And sometimes, we do it so well that we even fool ourselves. So when Jesus was trying to reach us and teach us, he skillfully revealed the issues that lie at the root of our spiritual problem. | 9/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow Do You Know? 09/12/2010 | The question is inevitable: How do you know that what the Bible teaches about God, and faith, and Jesus Christ... is the truth? In this lesson, from the last eye-witness of Jesus Christ, we learn the three marks by which we can be certain of the truth about Jesus. | 9/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChanged & Divided by Christ 09/05/2010 | When Jesus taught about his mission and our faith in God - he used the analogy of a firestorm - a dramatic event that would touch every person and completely alter the spiritual landscape of the entire world. And He told us that our transformation would separate us from the world. | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIt's Time - Don't Put God Off 08/29/2010 | When we put God on hold with a me-first frame of mind, we not only hurt the God who loves and cares for us... we hinder His plans and force Him to discipline us. Please listen to this historical lesson as recorded by the prophet Haggai. | 8/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUnderstanding God's Love 08/22/2010 | Fully comprehending the extent of God's love is truly a life-changing discovery. As the apostle Paul explains, God's love for you is pure, completely forgiving, and ultimately self-sacrificing. | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Friendship God Desires 08/15/2010 | One of the truly amazing things that the Bible reveals is how God responded to our rebellion against him. While dealing with our sin, God crafted a plan to restore our relationship with him. God desires a close friendship with every single person and Abraham shows us how it is done. | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPoverty In Friendship 08/01/2010 | Before creation, God realized that people would rebel against him and fall under judgement. God also realized what would be required for our salvation. God would have to leave his throne and endure poverty in many different ways, so that our relationship with Him might be restored. | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Truth of Jesus 08/08/2010 | Because faith is a very personal matter, it is often thought of as being subjective - a type of philosophy for living. But that is not how the gospel writers describe Jesus as all. They explained that the person and mission of Christ was based on objective truth - especially citing the many prophecies, which Jesus fulfilled. | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Secret of Contentment 07/25/2010 | The pusuit of happiness has a special status in American culture - our declaration of independence equates it with the rights of freedom and liberty. But what does it take for a person to be truly happy? In this lesson, the apostle Paul lays down the foundation for having joy and contentment in all circumstances. | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStress Relief From God 07/18/2010 | When humankind fell into sin, God told us that one consequence would be that our lives would be filled with problems, frustration, and stress. And God uses those troubles to prod us back into a relationship with Him - but he also encourages us with His message of comfort and peace. | 7/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Good Old Days 07/11/2010 | One of the early church fathers, Augustine said: "The New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New". The truth of that statement is born out in this message from the prophet Isaiah - because it has greater meaning for us than it did for those who lived in Isaiah's day. | 7/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow Do You View Jesus? 07/04/2010 | How we understand a situation - the context - dramatically affects our perception of events. And the same thing can be said regarding how we view the people around us. Faith in Jesus dramatically changes how we view everyone, including ourselves. | 7/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDeath Meets The Lord of Life 06/27/2010 | As sin-infected creatures, we live with one its most devastating consequences - the certainty of death - frightening, utterly defeating, and inevitable. When death comes close, we are reminded why Jesus came to earth - he came to rescue us from death. | 6/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Got Your Back 06/20/2010 | For believers and atheists alike, the question comes forth - Why is God so silent? And while God feels no obligation to explain His decisions to us, in a few instances, He does pull back the curtain on the spiritual world, in which he operates - so that we can be assured that God is working to protect us in all situations. | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Purpose Of The Church 06/13/2010 | It's not difficult to find critics of 'organized religion' and certainly problems have plagued Christian denominations, both in the past and in the present. However, both critics and proponents of the Christian church should carefully consider what is outlined in the Bible as the purpose of the church. | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoyful Christian Giving 06/06/2010 | Every Christian has two natures within them - the old self-centered nature and the new, faith-created nature. And little reveals the conflict between these two natures like the issue of giving. In this lesson, we learn Christian generosity is not based on the law or one's wealth - it is a matter of the heart. | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Beautiful Relationship 05/30/2010 | Abraham had a unique and close relationship with God. And throughout the episodes and trials that occurred in his life, Abraham learned to trust God above everything else. In Abraham's story, we learn what God values the most in our relationship with him. | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Billboard - The Cross 05/23/2010 | When God wanted to shine a spotlight on his love - so that people would know and understand him - he chose to do it by sending his Son to a humiliating, torturous death on a cross. | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Meaning of Easter 05/16/2010 | Everyone of us has a rebel inside - a person who desperately wants to be in charge and tell God what it will take for them to believe and trust in him. And Jesus still loves and pursues those people. His message to them (and us) is to stop doubting and believe in the forgiveness he brought on Easter. | 5/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Honors Mothers 05/09/2010 | Mary, the mother of Jesus, was connected to him like no other person on earth - and she had to endure watching the last painful hours of his life. Through it all, Jesus exemplified how we should honor our mothers. | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Day To Remember 05/02/2010 | God has a day which He holds in especially high esteem. A day He planned since the beginning of time and spoke of often - even centuries before it took place. Good Friday was planned by God to be the source of extraordinary love, joy and benefit. | 5/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Among Criminals 04/25/2010 | Why were two common criminals sharing the crucificxion scene with Jesus? Prophecy shows that they were a detail in God's salvation plan for hundreds of years. To find out why, listen to this message from Luke, chapter 23. | 4/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Christian Pride Problem 04/18/2010 | In this confrontational lesson, the apostle Paul explains how there is no excuse for a prideful attitude among Christians. Instead, we have every reason to mimic the humble, compassionate and forgiving attitude of Jesus... especially toward those who don't yet believe. | 4/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLiving Strong 04/11/2010 | During his life, Jesus taught us by example how to live strong for God. And the writer of Hebrews encouraged and further defined how we, as Christians, can run a strong "race of faith", during our entire lives. | 4/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus' Easter Message 04/04/2010 | With his primary mission of redeeming humanity complete, Jesus next made clear to his disciples the full and true meaning of Easter to his disciples. | 4/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRejected By His Own 03/28/2010 | Jesus was rejected by the crowds when he refused to be their "bread" king, abandoned by his disciples during his arrest, and rail-roaded to a death sentence by the Jewish religious leaders. All these forms of rejection were used by God to orchestrate Christ's sacrifice and our salvation. | 3/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSharing God's Treasure 03/21/2010 | Jesus wanted his followers to understand their mission on earth. Imitating Jesus, we are to live a life of service to God by spreading the news of salvation throughout the world. | 3/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSpiritual Wakeup Calls 03/14/2010 | Jesus spent much of his time teaching people to grasp a proper perspective on their lives - he urgently desired that people understand that their earthly lives were an opportunity - the chance to search for God, accept His offer of salvation and prepare for eternity. | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Glimpse Of Jesus' Love 03/07/2010) | In every thing he did - in the way he dealt with every person and situation - Jesus demonstrated an incredible love for people. And he would not be deterred in his mission to save them. | 3/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCome Clean Before God 02/28/2010 | In trying to understand how God deals with people, there are three basic characteristics we must keep in mind: 1) God is just, 2) God is gracious, and 3) God is absolutely sovereign in the decisions that he makes. | 2/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Looks At The Heart 02/21/2010 | In this Old Testament account we learn two things - God's evaluation of people centers on what is going on in their hearts, and God wants people to honestly, passionately search for Him. | 2/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPassing The Baton 02/14/2010 | By the historic example of God's chosen nation - Israel, we learn the critical importance and high stakes regarding our responsibility to firmly pass our knowledge of God onto the next generation. | 2/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLooking Forward With God 02/07/2010 | In poetic language, the prophet Isaiah tells us of God's solution to the heart-breaking tragedies that occur so often in our fallen world. | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLearning God's Perspective 01/31/2010 | The life of Joseph was filled with extreme injustice - death threats, false accusations and being forgotten in prison. But instead of becoming bitter and vengeful, Joseph learned God's perspective - and that changed everything. | 1/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Lesson In Prayer 01/24/2010 | Jacob was a master manipulator - making every effort to control the events in his life. But when his life was spinning out of control, he displayed two important facets of prayer, that we should imitate. | 1/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat's In A Name? 01/17/2010 | Names have particular importance to both God and people - they reflect our identity and reputation. But when God changed Abraham's name, it reflected His promise and the destiny of all who place their trust in Jesus. | 1/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Not-So-Normal Birth 01/10/2010 | The circumstances of Jesus' birth were far from what you would expect - more than humble, beyond lowly, but with a purpose. God came into our world to serve. | 1/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimeon's Prophecy of Peace 01/03/2010 | The brief temple encounter between Simeon and the baby Jesus was filled with meaning. Simeon 'got' what few understood - how the birth of God's Annointed meant peace of mind for all humankind. | 1/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat Child Is This? 12/27/2009 | Jesus' birth in Bethlehem was the culmination of multiple Hebrew prophecies, which are reflected in the angel's announcement to Mary. Those prophecies declare and define who Jesus was and what he came to do. | 12/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGetting Over Yourself 12/20/2009 | When Jesus taught people about his mission to save the world - he often had to get them past the obstacle of their own self-centeredness. We need to learn that our salvation comes from outside ourselves. The message is all about our sin and God's grace. | 12/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Secrets & Jesus 12/13/2009 | Everyone knows that no one can read another person's mind or see what's going on inside their heart - so we know we can hide things. But you can't hide your heart from Jesus - and he is the one person you can trust with your secrets. | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Word - Useful & True 12/06/2009 | Near the end of his life - Paul wrote Timothy about that which is truly important - he explained how to maintain a tight grip on the faith that leads to eternal salvation. God's Word contains everything we need. | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHard Times & God's Plan 11/29/2009 | 99.9% of the time, we never learn how God plans for blessings to come into our lives - through our tragedies, struggles and misfortunes. But in the historical accounts of Biblical characters, we can see how God works and that teaches us to trust him. | 11/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA View Of Your Destiny 11/22/2009 | God realizes there are many struggles and disappointments in our earth-bound lives. And for us to maintain hope, we must have something to look forward to - so he gives us insight into the world's future and our destiny of life with Him. | 11/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDealing With Injustice 11/15/2009 | Life on earth is filled with injustice. So much so that people become angry with God. But God is watching and keeping track of everything. And He promises that judgement and justice will come. | 11/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking Friends For Eternity 11/08/2009 | With the insight and knowledge that is provided in God's Word, Jesus advised his followers to act accordingly. Be shrewd with the time and resources you have in life by making friends for eternity. | 11/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCounting The Cost 11/01/2009 | Jesus made clear that he requires a singular dedication of those who would follow him. Nothing on earth is more important, that it would receive higher priority than faith in Christ. | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarriage, Divorce & Jesus 10/25/2009 | God is not a bystander with regard to personal relationships. He is the one who created marriage and He set its parameters, so that it would be a blessing for all people. | 10/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanConfronting Sin & Making A Difference 10/18/2009 | Using drastic language, Jesus makes clear the seriousness of sin and the punishment it deserves. Hell is real and Jesus wants us to make a difference with our lives. | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOur Attitude & A Lesson In Love 10/11/2009 | Gently, Jesus reminds us to check our prideful attitude when dealing with God and instead to humbly reflect the love God has for everyone. People who don't deserve it and can't pay him back. People like ourselves. | 10/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSuffering For The Faith 10/04/2009 | When it comes to dealing with the strife and problems of life, most Christians are on a learning curve. We need to learn what Peter teaches us in 1 Peter chapter 4. Namely, that suffering is not unexpected for a Christian. It is normal to suffer for your faith in Jesus. | 10/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Fire Jesus Started 9/27/2009 | Jesus broght peace to the world - a peace between God and man. But He also brought a controversial message that would divide all people for the rest of time. Listen to what Jesus taught us in Luke chapter 12. | 9/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Matter Of The Heart 9/20/2009 | With regard to worship, Jesus wanted to make something perfectly clear - God desires sincere heart-felt worship. Outward appearances and conforming to traditional practices don't matter when a person's heart is far from God. | 9/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat It Means To Trust God 9/13/2009 | In times of trouble, our trust in God is strained - because it runs counter to what we are experiencing. The writer to the Hebrews reminds us that our faith in God is inherently about those things, which we can not see. | 9/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStaying In Touch With God 9/06/2009 | God wants to have a close relationship with us. He speaks to us through His Word and, in turn, God wants us to speak to him, frequently and about all things. God tells us to pray. | 9/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Leads Us To God 8/30/2009 | When Jesus spoke with people, he had a single over-riding concern - their eternal salvation. Therefore, Jesus would not be deterred. He skillfully lead every person he met back to God. | 8/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow To Be Content 8/23/2009 | When humankind fell, selfishness became an inherent part of our nature, and that produces frustration and discontentment in our lives. God tells us that our relationship with Him is the key to being content. | 8/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPlaying For Keeps 8/16/2009 | Everything Jesus did was directed toward fulfilling his life mission - and He wants his followers to be similarly dedicated to the God who is totally dedicated to them. | 8/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFreedom From The Law 8/09/2009 | Grace - undeserved love and forgiveness from God - is what makes Christianity different from all other religions. But then how does a person's behavior fit into the Christian equation? | 8/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Clear View Of The Fight 8/02/2009 | Our earth-bound perspective is often limited and fuzzy when it comes to spiritual matters. In this lesson, Paul gives a clear picture of the spiritual fight we are in. | 8/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Loves To Bless His People 7/26/2009 | The blessing which God gave to Moses and Aaron is full of meaning. It is a set of reassuring promises from God that define our relationship with him. | 7/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking the Most of Life 7/19/2009 | God is not a cosmic kill-joy. He wants us to have rich, fulfilling lives and he tells us how to get there. Listen to God's advice for a joyful life. | 7/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Family Resemblance 7/12/2009 | When we - as Christians - reflect the love, forgiveness and compassion of God, we help others to understand the heart of God, so they might learn the way to salvation. | 7/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Is Talking Our Language 7/05/2009 | When we listen to God, he tells us what we need to hear, when we need to hear it. We get straight talk from God. | 7/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Grace-Filled Life 6/28/2009 | The apostle Paul urges us to reflect God's love in our lives by having an attitude of forgiveness and making unity a priority in our relationships. | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Trinity Equals Love 6/21/2009 | The Biblical teaching of one God, but three distinct persons (Father, Son and Spirit) presents a logical quandry. But it's a puzzle that often obscures an important truth. Father, Son and Spirit is meant to help us understand the incomprehensible love that God has for us. | 6/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGuarding Your Treasure 6/14/2009 | There is no shortage of people pushing their plans for growing and protecting your bank account. And God also has advice for protecting your most valuable possessions - the treasures of truth, grace and hope that He has given you. | 6/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDry Bones and Hope 6/07/2009 | There is much in this world that makes us feel helpless - without hope; poverty, broken relationships, illness and ultimately, death. But with a graphic illustration, God shows us that with Him, there is always hope. | 6/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour Talent, God's Plan 5/31/2009 | God gave every person all the unique skills and talents that they possess. You were made to be active and involved in God's game plan - a game being played by the whole the body of believers. | 5/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Word and Nothing Else 5/24/2009 | Unadorned, without a polished sales pitch or flawless logic - God's Word, his whole Word and nothing else, has the power to save souls and transform lives. It is the message that matters, not the package or messenger. | 5/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOur Shepherd's Voice 5/17/2009 | It's a very well-known Bible picture - Jesus as the good shepherd. But what does it really mean? In this lesson, we examine the heart of matter - what Jesus meant when he described himself as our shepherd. | 5/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Honors Mothers 5/10/2009 | The Bible instructs that we should all honor our parents. In Jesus' relationship with his mother, Mary, the Son of God honored his mother perfectly - setting an example for all of us. | 5/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimply Sharing Christ 5/03/2009 | Sometimes we struggle to tell others about Christ - because religion is often considered a taboo topic. In this lesson from Acts 29, Paul demonstrates how to share Christ with honesty and optimism. | 5/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus' Patient Pursuit 4/26/2009 | When we doubt and question God and His promises - Jesus responds with patience, love and persistence. The one who desires that every person be saved, works to solidify the faith of those who doubt. | 4/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOn Easter Everything Changed 4/19/2009 | Ordinary people saw and were convinced that Jesus rose from death. And that means everything has changed for you and me - we have a new life won by Jesus Christ. | 4/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAn Easter Reason To Believe 4/12/2009 | The miraculous, the super-natural, is beyond our experience. But a close look at the Easter accounts in the Bible show that the behavior, the actions, and the belief of the eye witnesses ring true. | 4/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Palm Sunday Snapshot 4/05/2009 | In the final week of his life, Jesus showed that he was in control. His life was not taken from him. He intentionally subjected himself to humiliation and death - for us. | 4/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Works On The Heart 3/29/2009 | While laws and rules serve a purpose, they do not have the power to change people. So God provided another way: Jesus - the way to salvation and the power for real change. | 3/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen We Fail, God Is Gracious 3/22/2009 | The story of Jacob shows how God responds to our repeated morale failings - with limitless grace and incomparable forgiveness. | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat Is Your Foundation? 3/15/2009 | In his letter to the Christtians in Rome, Paul explains how the powerful love of Christ provides a rock-solid foundation, that can survive the most severe crises of life. | 3/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Messiah Who Understands 3/08/2009 | Isaiah foretold how the Messiah would be faithful, just and filled with understanding - as demonstrated by Jesus throughout his life. | 3/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThere's No Stopping Jesus 3/01/2009 | On the final week of his life, Jesus traveled to Jerusalem, showing absolute determination to complete his mission. He was determined to sacrifice himself, so that we would be saved. | 2/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Saves A Soul 2/22/2009 | When it comes to God's relationship with you, He has one priority - to save your soul. The story of Naaman's healing shows how God works to save a soul and how a believer responds when their heart is won over. | 2/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod, What Are You Doing? 2/15/2009 | God addresses the suffering of Christians often in the Bible - and today we learn what it means when Paul states that God is working all things for our good. | 2/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChosen By God 2/08/2009 | As Paul thanks God for the new Christians in Thessalonica, he makes clear how God is actively involved in chosing people for salvation. | 2/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKnow The Score 2/01/2009 | Remembering that Jesus is the King of All - and will be a visible King at the end - gives us the confidence to face anything, even death, because we know the score and because we are on the winning team. | 1/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanComfort When We Cry 1/25/2009 | There is much in this world and in our lives that make us want to cry. In times of sorrow, comfort lies in the fact that the future - our future - lies in the hands of Jesus, our Savior. | 1/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHope Beyond Disappointment 1/18/2009 | Our lives are filled with frustration, disappointment and issues. What is God's answer when we are stressed and struggling? He points to what lies ahead. | 1/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Causes A Stir 1/11/2009 | To this very day, the teachings of Jesus cause a stir - just as they did when He walked the earth teaching with authority. Jesus confronted people for an important reason. | 1/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAngels Insure We Get It Right 1/04/2009 | Some messages are too important to miss or to misunderstand - so God sent his special messengers - angels, to make certain we understand the true meaning of Jesus' arrival on earth. | 1/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Makes A Name For Himself 12/28/2008 | The Bible's best-known men and women of faith had a common desire to glorify God - to make the name of Lord known to all. In this lesson from 2 Sammuel, we learn how and why God makes a name for himself among men. | 12/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Promise of Christmas Peace 12/21/2008 | The Christ-child was the herald of peace. Only Jesus was capable of establishing a true peace between God and humankind. Listen to this message in the prophecy of Ezekiel, 600 years before the first Christmas. | 12/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTwo Sides of Judgement 12/14/2008 | To show us God's heart with regard to Judgement, Jesus pointed back to the historical account of the flood - so we would know two important aspects of God's Judgement on the last day. | 12/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarriage - God's Beautiful Gift 12/07/2008 | Marriage is God's carefully crafted gift to humankind. He thoughtfully designed and presented marriage to make his creation of people whole, complete and perfect. | 12/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Day of Eternal Destiny 11/30/2008 | Jesus clearly taught us what will happen at the conclusion of this world, because he wants us to know that judgement will come and there is only one way to be rescued. | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOvercoming Anxiety 11/23/2008 | Jesus fully understood the earth-bound concerns and anxiety that often preoccupy us. He therefore serious time to teach us the proper perspective regarding our physical and spiritual needs. | 11/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTime To Take A Break 11/19/2008 | Jesus saw us - hectic and hassled by outside forces. And he compassionately desires to give our souls the rest that they desperately need. | 11/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Relentless Love 11/16/2008 | In this insightful story-lesson, Jesus shows us the compassionate heart of God the Father. He longs for all lost souls to come home, where they can count on being welcomed back with open arms. | 11/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow To Make Disciples 11/12/2008 | The best way to spread the gospel - good news of Jesus - is to keep the focus on Him. Stay centered on who Jesus was and what he accomplished by his life and death. | 11/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSalvation Delivered 11/09/2008 | God does not want us to have anxiety about how the world will end. In this vision from Daniel, He tells us the important facts we need to know. When the end comes, we will be kept safe and will receive salvation. | 11/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanResting With Jesus 11/05/2008 | Rest is not only necessary for the body and mind, a person's spirit - their soul - also needs rest, true spiritual rest that Jesus provides. | 11/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEmpowered To Forgive 11/02/2008 | From a distance, forgiveness makes sense. But when you are personally involved and hurting, it is a terribly hard thing to do. Jesus taught us the proper perspective, one that enables us to forgive. | 11/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe People Around You 10/29/2008 | Jesus wanted his followers see people in the same way that He saw them - as souls to be saved. | 10/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanResting In God's Grace 10/26/2008 | God grieves when we allow the worries and anxieties of life to steal our peace and joy. And from creation, He formulated a prescription to give us the rest and peace of mind He desires for us, as His children. | 10/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Counted the Costs 10/22/2008 | When Jesus came to earth, he knew exactly what he was getting himself into. He fully understood the price he was about to pay... and He did it for you. | 10/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHealing Our Disappointment 10/19/2008 | In our lives, there are often disappointments - large and small. And it's easy to become discouraged and bitter. The story of Naomi and Ruth helps us to keep our disappointments in perspective. | 10/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStirred by God's Word 10/15/2008 | Meditating on the God's Word has the power to stir your soul, keeping it active and healthy. It's what enables you to reflect the love of Christ in your life. | 10/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrace Gives Freedom 10/12/2008 | When God gave us the gift of eternal life (which was totally undeserved), we were freed from selfish motivation or pride, to live simply out of appreciation for our salvation. | 10/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Banquet Lesson 10/08/2008 | Jesus is all about saving the soul for eternity. Therefore, he taught us the proper place we need to assume before our loving and holy God. | 10/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe Live So That... 10/05/2008 | In Paul's letter to Titus, he explains the important purpose and motivation for Christians to live God-pleasing lives. It's obviously not to merit any part of our salvation, but our lives are used by the Holy Spirit to win over the lost. | 10/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChristian Priorities 10/01/2008 | As Christians, we are often easily distracted. That's why Jesus takes the time to remind us of the proper priorities, which he set for us. | 9/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYou Belong To God 9/28/2008 | Ever since Adam & Eve made the decision that they should be in charge of their own lives, there is a truth that our sinful side hates to admit - we are not the final authority in our little world. Every living soul belongs to God. | 9/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStay In The Game 9/24/2008 | As Christians, we are often easily distracted. That's why Jesus takes the time to remind us of the game plan. | 9/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Chose You 9/21/2008 | God has made us a part of his family - a fulfilment of our desire to part of something bigger than ourselves. But He also wants to fully understand the one reason how we came to be on His team. | 9/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJustice, Love & Peace 9/17/2008 | What peace did Jesus bring? Peace with God, because he satisfied God's need for justice. | 9/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGuarding the Souls Around Us 9/14/2008 | Jesus taught the importance of guarding the souls around us - emphasizing the spiritual care and nurturing of the young - and giving explicit instruction on how to win back those who wander. | 9/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Bruised Reed 9/10/2008 | Jesus will not turn his back on those with faith who struggle with doubt. | 9/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRock Solid Spiritual Truth 9/07/2008 | Many people think of spirtual matters as being subjective - a matter of personal opinion. Jesus made clear that the truth about us and God is objective, based on rock-solid facts. | 9/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGetting Your Shot From Jesus 9/03/2008 | Jesus is a doctor, who knows what we need. We need to know how badly we need a Savior. | 9/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThere Is a Time To Just Be Still 8/31/2008 | Advice from God, when we run into situations that are simply too big for us to handle. Based on the historical account of Israel found in Exodus, chapter 14. | 8/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Love That Is Forgivng 8/27/2008 | We get dirty and forgiveness is the the cleansor, central to Christian love and relationships. | 8/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrace and Peace From God 8/24/2008 | Christians are defined by the undeserved love (grace)which God lavishes on his children, and the peace which results from knowing everything will be OK. | 8/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFaith Is Not Seeing 8/20/2008 | People sometimes confuse praise given to God for visible blessings with faith. But "faith" means to trust in God about those things which we can not see, or explain, or completely understand. | 8/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod's Unreasonable Love 8/17/2008 | There is no logical reason or rationale that explains the love that God has for us. In other words, by human standards, God's love simply makes no sense. | 8/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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