The Greater Cause Podcast with Pastor Randy Smith: Recent Episodes
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The Greater Cause Podcast is exactly what you have grown to love about Pastor Randy Smith. Faithful exposition of God's word brought to bear practically on your day to day life. This podcast is an excellent supplement to aid in your growth and fruitfulness as a Christian.
Pastor Jack and Pastor Randy finish up their discussion about making God honoring decisions.
You will face times in your life that you suffer, not because of sin, but for a cause you will not understand. Many things in life will draw you away from God. When trials and temptations come, you can respond like the world – in fear and bitterness. Or, as Pastor Randy will encourage you to today, you can respond in faith. Choose to trust God. Don’t waver. Trust that the trial you’re experiencing is there for a purpose. Believe that God is good, wise and loving. This will give you hope and strength to endure.
Do you know the forgiving power of God? Have you accepted Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and chosen Him as Lord and Savior of your life? Today, Pastor Randy implores you to remember the depth of Jesus’ love for you, which prompted Him to give His life in your stead. Ponder the breadth of God’s mercy and grace which makes it possible for you to come before the Father in a relationship both now and for eternity. If you know Jesus, don’t take Him for granted. If you don’t know Him, get to know Him today.
Trials, pain, and difficult circumstances come into our lives in many different forms and through many different avenues. But as Pastor Randy reminds you today, don’t bring strife into your family through your own sin. Christian households aren’t immune to negativity or temptation. In some ways, they are even more prone to attack from the enemy. Stand strong in Christ and keep the enemy at bay. Is your family the safe haven you’d like it to be? Are there things you can do to make it more that way?
Have you heard of God’s love and message of grace? Do you understand that this message is for you? Today, Pastor Randy retells the Good News of the Gospel. It’s simple, yet profound at the same time. Jesus came down from Heaven in the form of a man. He lived a sinless life but was killed on the cross to pay the penalty for the sin of mankind. He was buried but rose again and ascended back into Heaven. Acknowledge Jesus’ sacrifice and receive eternal life. No works or striving. His grace is sufficient!
Pastor Randy and Pastor Jack sit down and discuss what it looks like to make godly decisions in the big stuff and the small things.
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, He’ll make you into the person He desires you to become. He’ll develop, use, and sharpen you. In today’s message, Pastor Randy reminds you that Jesus is the greatest mentor and sees more potential in you than anyone on earth ever will. He knows your life inside and out, past, present, and future. What a privilege it is to choose Jesus, be refined by Him, and then be used by Him. He knows His plans for you and there is always joy in the journey when you cling to Him!
Christianity is built upon a loving, humble, and dependent relationship with Christ. It’s a relationship that’s hard to explain and doesn’t make sense to the world. As Pastor Randy describes in his message today, you’re strengthened by Jesus when you humble yourself. You become less, so Jesus can become more. You desire to follow Him and can’t take a single step until He leads. What does your relationship with Jesus look like? Have you found the balance between power in Jesus and dependency on Him?
Christians aren’t immune to trials and difficulties in this life. The difference is the hope in Jesus Christ. Today, Pastor Randy reminds you that God allows trials for reasons that maybe you can’t even see or understand. Have you heard it said, “What was meant for evil, God used for good?” He uses all trials and difficulties for the working of His good plans. And the believer must know, the future glory that awaits them in heaven far surpasses anything thrown their way in this life. Keep your eyes on heaven!
When you know Jesus and truly understand what it means to give up your life for Him, you’ll start asking yourself, “How am I sacrificing for God?” “Am I serving others and letting go of my selfishness?” “Does my life reflect the love of God?” In today’s message, Pastor Randy compares Jacob’s old, conniving, devious life with his new, giving, others-focused life. What a lesson to be learned through this man of God. No matter how far away from godly living you are, He can bring you to Himself in an instant.
Pastor Randy and Pastor Jack sit down to discuss the whole life of the Christian. How doctrine makes its way into living godly lives.
Today Pastor Randy warns us not to forget who our King is. Goals and interests are fine but don't pile them up against God.
If you don't give Christ First place your heart will give another God first place. We are made to worship. If we don't worship the true God we'll worship a false one. Pastor Randy helps us understand Jesus alone is eternal and that eternal satisfaction and purpose are only found in him.
Idols are functional God's. They give us false hope counterfeiting blessings that God offers. Pastor Randy helps us see through the false hopes of idols. Don't make the mistake of allowing worldly things to become idols.
There are generational sins that we experience in life. Alcoholism, abuse, and others have a way of moving down the family line. Pastor Randy calls us to examine our lives and get ready to battle those sins for the glory of Jesus and replace those sins as the object passing on to kids with faith and devotion to Jesus.
Pastor Jack and Pastor Randy discuss in the midst of Covid marriage and how it doesn't last forever but is a picture of what does.
Today Pastor Randy urges us to show grace and compassion to people around us. Don't get so consumed with your own plans and schemes that you forget to be a light for God's word. Do what Jesus tells you and you will be an example of God's grace to the people around you.
The grace of God allows us to weather trials in life trusting God. Pastor Randy reminds us that trials are a sure thing in our life. There will inevitably be opportunities to handle it the wrong way. When you are in God's word regularly you will be prepared for the hard times ahead standing in God's peace.
Husbands ought to lead with love and service. Ladies ought to look for a guy like this when searching for a husband. If you are a Christian woman looking for a relationship Pastor Randy gives clear instruction on how to find a man that will be a godly husband.
There is a lot of heartbreak in the world today. In the Christian community divorce continues to be a problem. Pastor Randy teaches us to put Christ at the center of our marriage to develop a solid foundation on which to build a relationship that demonstrates the gospel.
Pastor Jack and Pastor Randy continue their discussion on parenting by talking about family time. Specifically instructing kids and making memories as a family.
Many young people who demonstrate rebellious disobedience are simply not taught. Christians often seem to develop relationships and date in the same way the world does. Pastor Randy helps us to see how that's the wrong standard to follow. We see in the scriptures, principles for finding and developing a relationship that moves toward marriage.
Substitutionary atonement means that the innocent Son of God was sacrificed in our place to pay the penalty we deserved for our sins. Pastor Randy helps us connect the sacrifice God provided Abraham to the sacrifice he provides for us through His Son.
Jesus is always faithful and the hero of every story. All the men in the Bible fail, we all fail. Pastor Randy helps us see that Jesus is the only one who will not fail us. We need to live a life that demonstrates our faith in that reality. We have to faithfully place one foot in front of the other trusting the grace of God to work through us.
We have to practice righteousness and teach it to our kids. Lot is an example to avoid. Pastor Randy helps us to see that it's essential to model faithfulness if you want others to take you seriously. The time will come when your integrity will speak for itself and your word will gain credibility.
Pastor Randy and Pastor Jack chat about the joys and challenges of parenting and how to do it biblically.
The Old Testament is the inspired word of God profitable and valuable. Jesus inaugurated the New Covenant. Pastor Randy shows us how Jesus brought clarity and fulfillment of God's law. Some laws are no longer required because of the new law Jesus brought. Know God's word and what you believe.
Those recreated in Christ are the true circumcision. When God regenerates your heart, radically changing you, you now have the desire and ability to obey. Today, Pastor Randy teaches us that when we are born again you are a new creature and you love to see God show his kindness to you on a personal level as you obey Him.
Jesus was our substitute. Before the foundation of the world Jesus was considered by the Father crucified and he would be the way of salvation for all creation. Pastor Randy reminds us the purpose and accomplishments of the cross. Understand what he went through to offer you forgiveness from sin.
We are people of faith. We believe what God says. Pastor Randy shows us that when we don't believe what God tells us through His word it is dangerous and brings destruction in our lives.
God will not bless sin. Could you imagine if He did that? Pastor Randy helps us see the logic of negative consequence that follows disobedience. Jesus will let you make your own decisions and allow you to experience the results of it. Obedience will be blessed and evil will be disciplined.
God is a patient God waiting for repentance. He is patient with you while you remain in sin. Pastor Randy challenges us that God commands and waits for us to repent and give our life to Him.
Fear is saying God I don't trust you. God tells us don't be afraid. Pastor Randy shows us how God is our shield. He isn't the distant deity. Fear shouldn't dictate our decisions. As servants of Jesus we need not fear at all.
What do I do when my kids are not walking with the Lord? Pastor Randy teaches us that when we are following God's word there is not room for fear. The fear begins to fade when our faith is in Jesus and His will.
Pastor Jack and Pastor Randy chat about what the heart of religion is. What's the difference between religion and relationship and how are they related.
We must honor God in all of our lives. Pastor Randy exhorts us that failure to obey God doesn't just dishonor Him, it hurts you as well. God's rules aren't there without purpose. They guide you through life to live in the blessing of God and most importantly, honor Him in all of life!
How many blessings do you forsake in your life because you refuse to trust the Lord? How much joy have you surrendered because you won't do what he wants. Pastor Randy challenges us that God speaks through his word to those who will listen.
Sprints are easy, marathons are hard. Pastor Randy asks us the question, where will you be found at the end. God's people remain faithful to the end.
How many times do we get upset when things don't go the way we'd like? Pastor Randy helps us to see that even the inconvenient things that happen in our lives are in God's control. When our plans get interrupted we need to remember that God has a plan.
Pastor Jack and Pastor Randy rebroadcast in the middle of Covid-19 shutdown. They discuss the government's authority and the Christian's biblical responsibility to submit to government.
The preaching of the gospel generally brings disrespect and some sort of opposition. That makes it difficult. Pastor Randy helps us understand that the need to honor God does not come cheap. It didn't come cheap for Jesus and it doesn't come cheap for his followers.
Every decision we make must be for the glory of God. Pastor Randy encourages us to ask ourselves whether this is pleasing to God when we do, think, or say anything. Are you glorifying God in every choice you make?
Generational sins are those that are passed down through lessons observed and learned. Pastor Randy teaches that Noah didn't want his sins to pass on to more generations. Like Noah we ought to discipline our kids so they don't follow our sins. Children should honor their parents for the same reason.
The Bible says we were created in God's image. Pastor Randy shows us how the Scripture teaches that regardless of the externals in your life it is this fact that gives intrinsic value to all of our lives.
Flash back to the beginning of Covid as Pastor Randy and Jack discuss questions about true faith.
For whom did Jesus die? Pastor Randy helps us see that our self worth comes from the love of God displayed on the cross. In a world that seems to be all about us the Scripture calls us to find value in what God thinks of you.
Parents, what do you tell your kids when they ask you, "how do I know I am saved?" Pastor Randy gives us the answer to that question in todays episode of The Greater Cause.
What is the most important thing to you? What monopolizes your attention? Pastor Randy helps us to see that God must be above all other things and we must be consumed with bringing God glory.
God gives grace upon grace upon grace. God remembers us and gives grace. He's never too busy. He promises to always love us and never leave us. Pastor Randy reminds us of the abundant grace God gives as a gift to his children.
Jack and Pastor Randy talk about faith in the context of the story of the tax collector and the pharisee.
Sometimes it hurts a little to trust God. During the days of Noah Salvation came through trusting God's word. Spiritual salvation comes through His incarnate word Jesus Christ. Pastor Randy helps us see that God has never let us down and he never will.
Sometimes we see God as a nice grandpa in the sky, never angry with us. But God can be both a God of wrath and mercy. Pastor Randy teaches us to see God as worthy of righteous wrath and mercy in order to reveal more of His perfect character.
There are a lot in the Bible we feel like we can't do. Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Pastor Randy asks you to put yourself in Noah's shoes. God commanded Him to make a massive boat in the middle of a desert that took over a 100 years to make. He trusted God and accomplished God's will.
God created us to image his glory through holy living. Pastor Randy reminds us today that God made us in His image to reflect his character through living in holiness. We were created to become more and more like Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit.
a replay of a previous conversation Pastor Randy has with Jack about some marks of true faith.
There are two types of people those on God's team and those who war against Him and his people. Pastor Randy's message teaches us that there is always two sides, one for good and one for evil. Satan's path leads to a life separate from God filled with misery. We must choose to follow the good side.
Where is God in our mess of sin? We create a mess with our sin but God is right there in the middle of our mess. Pastor Randy shows us the only hope we have in this mess is to go through it with the Lord.
Just showing up to church or praying before dinner isn't necessarily a display of radical pursuit of the Lord. Pastor Randy encourages each of us to pursue God passionately. We're reminded that God passionately pursues us and we should pursue him hard as well. We will never regret it.
Have you ever considered reading through the Bible in a year? Sometimes digging deep in small passages is good but a getting an overall picture of the Scripture in bigger chunks can complement the other approach. Considering making reading through the Bible this year a priority today.
Getting to see how God's grace has worked in Pastor Randy's life from unbelieving to providentially saved, joining church, and getting into ministry.
When we sin we personally make the choice to sin. When Adam sinned instead of taking responsibility he shifted the blame to his wife and God. Pastor Randy helps us understand what it means to sin and how we ought to deal with it. When we sin we must take responsibility and ask God for forgiveness.
Conversion isn't believing God then going on with life as it has always been. Instead it is becoming like a child confessing Jesus as Lord and trustworthy. Pastor Randy explains conversion is a 180 degree turn in life from following self to following the Savior.
The more Eve couldn't have it the more she wanted. The more she wanted it the more attractive it became. Pastor Randy warns us of Satan's deceit and lies. Keep your eyes focused on Jesus no matter what comes before you.
The devil and all his demons are seeking to destroy you. The devil is a liar and deceiver. But Jesus has him under his foot. God is way more powerful than Satan and his minions. When satan attacks remember God is in control.
Going back to hear Pastor Randy's testimony, growing up, call to ministry, and time at Grace Bible Church.
Your spouse is a gift from God. Do you believe that? the Bible says when Eve was given to Adam he received her with great joy. Pastor Randy encourages us to see our spouse in the same way.
Man had no sin when created. He lived in perfect fellowship with God. Even so there was something not good. It wasn't good for man to be alone. Pastor Randy's message teaches that God knew what Adam didn't. God knew what Eve could do by filling a unique place in His heart.
God is an amazing creator. Pastor Randy encourages us today to take a look around and see all the glory he has created. May it draw you to worship of the true God.
Every person you see has an eternal soul. They will spend eternity with or without fellowship with God. Pastor Randy teaches today that if you choose you will spend eternity with him. If not you will spend it in darkness and torment without Him. You were created in the image of God and Jesus made a way for you to live it out to the fullest eternally.
This summer we're going back to Pastor Randy's testimony to hear where he grew up and what his life was like growing up and how the Lord used that to make him the man and pastor he is today.
How did the world come into existence? Did it evolve? Did we get all that we see and experience from nothing? Pastor Randy asks and answers from Scripture the one question all people want to know. How did we get all this? Is it all from nothing with no intention or designed by God's will for His loving purposes? These are the questions Pastor Randy answers today.
We don't worship Creation but the creator. We give God obedience, adoration, and love because he demonstrates his worth in creation. He cares about you and provides all you need. Pastor Randy helps us to see the God who created all these things who holds his people in the palm of His hand.
Today Pastor Randy's message teaches about how the world was created. Genesis talks about our world's beginnings. God created this world because he loves us and wants us to share in His love.
We all need encouragement. We don't have control over how much we receive but we do have control over how much we give out. We should be people committed to building up one another. Pastor Randy teaches us how to be people that contribute to unified homes and churches.
Today Pastor Randy helps us to see how home and church can be unified. He gives some essential principles to follow to have a unified church and home.
Looking back at the beginning of the pandemic where Jack and Pastor Randy discuss the church and God during the Covid-19 shut down.
Elders of the church are accountable for the decisions made. Leaders are accountable before God and thus must be in the position of authority. Pastor Randy reminds us that we are called to respect the authority of leaders in the church.
God established authoritative positions. The true church holds to those and there are authorities in the church. Pastor Randy's message deals with submission today. Submit means to yield to a superior authority or will of another. There are various authorities and we submit to God's authority which is above all when we submit to lesser authorities He ordains.
Why has the church lost interest in prayer meetings? So much of life has crowded out the corporate prayer of the church. Maybe there are other reasons you don't attend. Many Christians have gotten out of the habit but Pastor Randy encourages you today to make prayer meeting a priority each week.
This is arguably one of the most important hours of the week. The prayer meeting has become the least attended and regarded meeting of the church's program. But this midweek service ought to become a priority in the Christian life to pray with other believers.
Jack sits down with Pastor Randy to discuss the meaning and purpose of marriage and how it points observers to the truth of the gospel.
When there is a problem in the church you should always seek the leadership for their guidance. This honors the authority God has given. However Pastor Randy helps us see that responsibility always brings accountability. Respect that church leaders are held accountable by God.
There are different established authorities in our world and lives. Today Pastor Randy deals with submission. What do you think of when you hear submission? We are called to submit to what God wants. His authority is above all and so we honor Him when submitting to His authorities.
Why is there a loss of interest in prayer meetings? What is going on in your life that keeps you from corporate prayer with the rest of the church? Pastor Randy asks some penetrating questions to help us assess why we haven't made corporate prayer a priority.
Pastor Randy is very passionate about how important prayer meetings are in the Christian's life. We ought to make corporate prayer a priority for us and our family.
Jack and Pastor Randy continue their discussion about America's parks. They discuss priorities, how nature is often a place to get away and rejuvenate, and how America's parks has been an evangelistic outlet.
Our unfaithfulness to God often leads to unfaithfulness to other people. Pastor Randy helps us see even the little unfaithfulnesses like not praying, flaky commitment, and other ways are important. God wants us to be faithful to Him in all areas which will lead to being faithful to others.
Grace is not license to sin. Pastor Randy explains that when we first become a Christian we find out about unconditional love. This reality ought to lead to loving obedience to the caring Father.
Trust God not yourself. Trust Him with childlike faith. Take Him at His word. Pastor Randy encourages us to trust in God alone. As children of God we can lean on His promises for us.
Every Christian should have convictions. We need to look to the Scriptures, pray, seek counsel, and make decisions you feel God has convinced you of that would bring Him glory. Those convictions are individual and we ought to be content to let others develop their own convictions.
Pastor Randy and Jack sit down and chat about the beginnings of America's Parks. Pastor Randy's YouTube Channel documents his trips with family to US National Parks. He tells how this time has given him glimpses into the glory of God.
Little "l" legalism is wrong. When we develop a conviction and begin to push them on others who haven't come to the same is wrong. It's not our place to be doing that. Pastor Randy calls us to trust that God will help others come to biblical convictions. Conversation about convictions is great but we must allow others to develop convictions themselves even if they are different from ours.
Don't fool around with stumbling blocks. Amputate those that cause you to sin in radical fashion. Pastor Randy helps us to see that messing around with sin or something that we love more than God is dangerous. Nothing is more important than our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Nothing should ever take His place.
Holiness isn't legalism. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit and walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. Pastor Randy teaches us how legalism is believing our good works effects our salvation and how we ought to live according to God's word in holiness not legalism.
Don't un-forgive someone you have already forgiven. Pastor Randy teaches us not to hold things over others heads that we have already forgiven. You'll feel better when you forgive and forget.
Jack and Pastor Randy chat about the factors that create a whole Christian. Doctrine, conduct, and heart come together to worship God in the whole Christian.
Unresolved conflict brings about emotional pain. We've all been there. Pastor Randy helps us see that God wants to put an end to the conflict. It may not be easy but is required for all Christians.
Do you have a "whatever" mentality to conflict in your life? Pastor Randy shows how false peace leads to superficial relationships. You have all you need to resolve all your conflicts and God will help you along the way.
Why do we have conflict? Pastor Randy helps us to see that sin is the ultimate cancer in any relationship. We all face conflict even with the people we love. Pastor Randy helps to face these head on by actively seeking harmony and peace.
Are you concerned for God's people like He is? Pastor Randy encourages us to care for one another and look for ways to build each other up. That is the natural way in the church as we experience the one who gives ultimate comfort and encouragement.
Jack and Pastor Randy chat about how a marriage factors into the home and evangelism. Our marriages ought to show people the relationship between Christ and the church. When we have kids in the home it ought to be a regular tutor, showing the gospel.
God wants you to know that He will give you all the comfort you need when you are in the middle of affliction. Pastor Randy teaches us how God's comfort of us is intended to lead us to comfort others going through difficulty.
How do we reconcile pain and suffering with God's sovereignty? Pastor Randy shepherds us to understand the love and grace of God behind all our suffering. We trust the character of God when we can't see the why of our circumstances.
God accomplishes all His purposes. Pastor Randy shows how he uses government leaders to do all his will. He helps us to see how we ought to respect them as instruments of God.
Is God utmost in your affections? What place does God occupy in your heart? Pastor Randy says your heart should overflow with worship. Our minds stay focused and set on what's first in our heart. The greatness of God should draw our hearts to glorify Him.
Jack sits down with Pastor Randy continuing the conversation about parenting. Today this chat about biblical instruction and how to make memories as a family.
We look to the Scripture and God's Son, Jesus Christ to see the complete revelation of the greatness of God demonstrated through the vast creation he formed. Pastor Randy reminds us of all the ways that God is great.
Nothing we do can cause God to love us less. Pastor Randy teaches us that love is not about winning his love. Regardless of our actions, the love of God for His children is unchanging.
We never truly understand ourselves until we understand God. Pastor Randy continues his series in the attributes of God with the love of God today. We all wonder how God could love us. Understanding how God loves helps us know that his love isn't earned and can't be lost.
Is God faithful when things don't go the way we want? Today Pastor Randy teaches us how the faithfulness of God acts in accordance with his character not our plans. He fulfills his will and that is best for us.
God is faithful. Pastor Randy tells us the greatest gift we can give someone is our trust. Many times we struggle with trust in this world. With God that need not be the case. God is faithful to forgive and keep promises, even when we are not.
We have to see God for who He really is and ourselves for who we really are. Pastor Randy helps us see how that understanding helps us worship Him rightly and relate to people around us kindly.
Do we have awe and reverence when we think of God? Do we observe his majesty and beauty? Are we ready to worship Him despite the circumstances of life? Pastor Randy helps us understand that the glory of God should lead to reverent worship.
You receive many gifts when you receive Christ as Savior. Mercy is one of them. Listen to Pastor Randy as he shares that after salvation mercy will come naturally to you.
Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Randy to discuss the important topic of true religion that the Bible commends and how that relates to our relationship with Jesus.
How do we deny our desires for the good of other people? Pastor Randy helps us to see how understanding the mercy of God helps us show mercy to people around us.
Everything we have belongs to God. God owns it all and has entrusted everything we own to our care for His glory. Pastor Randy teaches us that all our possessions are given by God as a stewardship for His glory.
Money often brings a loss of contentment. It promises us that if we have enough then we'll be satisfied. Pastor Randy helps us see through the love of money showing how it promises contentment but always leaves us wanting more.
The worship of God does not stop after the Sunday service is over. Pastor Randy teaches that we can't pretend to be in a close relationship with Jesus if we're not loving him 24/7 throughout the week. We don't get to play church and honor the Lord.
This episode of the Friday conversation continues our discussion on true faith. Pastor Jack chats with Pastor Randy to get a better understanding of what it means that our faith must be childlike.
A low view of God leads to a low worship of that God. Pastor Randy helps us see how fear of the Lord leads to high worship that honors and brings Him glory. God is to be revered and respected. He isn't our equal and our worship must demonstrate that.
Serving in the church is essential. It isn't about status or the visibility of ministry but faithfulness and integrity in service. Pastor Randy shows how selfless service shows the world the example of Jesus and facilitates unity in the church.
When we are unified we show the world that there is power and grace in the cross of Christ that allows unity in diversity. Pastor Randy encourages us to be undivided, showing the world something they are missing.
How the grace of God at work in the life of the Christian shows the world the goodness and blessing of obedience to God. Pastor Randy encourages us to show that we love to obey God rather than ignore Him.
Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Randy to discuss a very relevant question. What is the government's authority in the Christian's life and what is our responsibility?
Grace saves us from condemnation. Grace also saves us from domination. Pastor Randy helps us see how the power of God's grace at work in our life delivers us from sins penalty and power.
Even the good things can become bad things when they become ruling things in our hearts. Pastor Randy helps us see that whatever eclipses God in our hearts has become a source of adultery.
Adultery isn't just sexual sin. Spiritual adultery is more subtle and may not even involve explicit sin. Even good things can draw you away from God. Pastor Randy helps us to defend against spiritual adultery.
Truthfulness is key to loving speech in the home. Pastor Randy helps us understand how honesty is more than just telling the truth but being open with one another. Talking and listening is vital to building relationships in the home and leaning on one another.
In today's Friday conversation with Pastor Randy, Pastor Jack sits down to ask some general questions so that we can get at what true faith is and what it looks like.
Humility, gentleness, tolerance, and love should characterize the conversations in our house. Pastor Randy teaches us how to listen well to show our love.
A child getting their own way brings shame to his parents. Affectionate love models discipline for the children. Pastor Randy teaches us today how to set standards, being examples, and how to raise kids after God's own heart.
Love and discipline go together. God loves us and therefore he disciplines us. A well managed home is not afraid of discipline. They go hand in hand. Listen as Pastor Randy teaches us the difference between punishment and loving discipline.
Showing kindness and tenderness towards family proves the love you say you have for them. Listen as Pastor Randy teaches us how to demonstrate family love.
On this Friday conversation Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Randy to discuss more questions about true faith. They continue to dig into the account of the tax collector and the pharisee to learn more about the type of faith God accepts.
Causing others to sin, sins against them and Christ. This is serious. We know how God has sacrificially loved us. Pastor Randy teaches us how to extend that same love to others in the body of Christ.
Never violate your conscience. Just because everybody does it, if it doesn't feel right for you, don't do it. Pastor Randy teaches us how to train an effective conscience.
God desires passion. He calls us to serve, give, and focus on Him out of love and passion for His glory. Pastor Randy encourages us to do these things with a joyful glad heart.
We will never be truly happy unless we find our true happiness in God. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. Pastor Randy teaches us that there is nothing selfish about finding our happiness in glorifying God.
Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Randy for our Friday conversation. They talk in this episode about the tax collector and the pharisee thinking through relationship versus religion.
The moment you come to Christ all of His becomes yours. He is well pleased with you and fills you with the Holy Spirit. Listen in as Pastor Randy helps us understand how this affects the way we live out this life.
In the eyes of God Christians are loved accepted saints. You are seen at the very righteousness of Christ. Pastor Randy helps us understand that and live in light of that.
God has made us to be pleasure seekers. Our path to God and our path to joy are one and the same. Pastor Randy teaches us how experience ultimate fulfillment by seeking our joy in Jesus Christ.
What does it look like to worship false gods? Do they fulfill you? Do they make you happy? Listen to Pastor Randy as he teaches us how to experience the joy of worshiping the true God.
The perfect work of the cross frees us from sin and death. Pastor Randy continues his message from Matthew 28 showing us how the work of Christ gives us perfect hope.
What is your hope in? The resurrection brings rock solid, unchanging, never-ending hope. Listen as Pastor Randy helps us see that hope in Christ.
When you get close to Christ you will want to shout from the roof tops that He is Lord. Listen to Pastor Randy teach on the delight of Mary Magdalene when she found that Christ was alive.
What do you look forward to most on Easter? Pastor Randy explains that what you should be rejoicing in the most is that Jesus became a sacrifice for sins so that we could be made right with God.
Pastor Randy challenges us to reflect on our lives and determine if there is unrepentant sin and how you are contributing to the church. How would your church be if everyone acted like you?
Pastor Randy shows us how the Bible must be the number one influencer in the lives of believers. This leads to growth, unity, harmony, and sound doctrine which should all characterize the bride of Christ.
We are called to submit to the governing authorities. Pastor Randy teaches us how rebellion to the authority God has placed over us is rebellion toward Him.
Pastor Randy helps us understand the sovereignty of God and how we as believers we are to respect that sovereignty over who God has placed in political power whether good or evil.
Pastor Randy teaches us on the importance of taking care of our body as a way of facilitating spiritual fitness. While accidents and illness are sometimes unavoidable in general physical fitness can be an aid to spiritual fitness.
Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Randy to finish up his testimony with how the Lord called him to Grace Bible Church and some of the highlights of almost 20 years of ministry.
There is nothing wrong with being physically fit but how much energy are we putting into our spiritual fitness. Both are important but our focus on the spiritual should far outweigh our attention to the physical. Listen in as Pastor Randy helps us understand this important issue of caring for our whole self soul and body.
Pastor Randy teaches today how we should find our identity in Christ. We have been chosen by the living God, loved, and adopted into His family. Learn more as you listen in.
What is your identity? Who are you? We must find our identity in Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. Listen to Pastor Randy teach on how we develop self identities based on our union with Jesus Christ.
There is a fine line when it comes to discipline. Disciplining our children is important and requires great love and care. Learn how to instruct and guide the next generation in the ways of the Lord. Listen in as Pastor Randy finishes up the parenting section of his "Christ In" series.
A special podcast addressing the hope we have in the unchanging sovereign goodness of our great God. Christians have hope and love in the midst of suffering as we follow the example of our Lord. We also exercise wisdom and discretion as a way of loving neighbor. Listen in as Jack sits down with Pastor Randy to discuss how the Scriptures guide our thoughts and actions in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Randy and continues to discuss his testimony continuing from last week to discuss more of his call to ministry.
The last thing we want to do is to raise a generation of spiritual elitists. Are we raising kids to love the grace of God in the gospel or merit God's approval through their good behavior? Listen in as Pastor Randy continues teaching on parenting by the grace of Christ.
Give them grace and mercy, show lots of affection, pray for them. Listen in for more excellent Biblical tips on parenting in the Christian home as Pastor Randy continues, Christ in the Parent.
Pastor Randy teaches us how not to parent like the Pharisees. Seeing the mistakes they made and the perfect example we see in our Heavenly Father will instruct us in how we bring our own kids up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Listen as Pastor Randy continues his series Christ In, finishing his message Christ in the Marriage showing how husbands love their wives through servant leadership and wives play an essential role as they support their husbands and love their kids.
Sit down with Jack McDonald and Pastor Randy Smith and hear about the work of God bringing Pastor Randy to Himself.
Pastor Randy helps us think through how the gospel shapes and instructs the union of husband and wife.
Pastor Randy finishes his study in Proverbs 24:3-4 on how we can make Christ central in our homes.
Pastor Randy continues his teaching from Proverbs 24:3-4 on how to make Christ central in your home.
Pastor Randy teaches us from Proverbs 24:3-4 on how to make Christ the center of your home.
Do you honor him or despise him through your words? We want to hear our heavenly ?Father say your words are a sweet sound to my ears.
Today pastor Randy talks about how giving supports the work of ministry and the spread of the Gospel and how we can experience the grace of God as we give to the Lord's work as an act of worship to the Lord.