Grace Alone: Recent Episodes
Bryan and Mercedes Marleaux
The work of the Holy Spirit through Christian History in the past and present. "For it is by grace you are saved through faith, not by works lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) Bilingual podcast (English/Spanish). (Download the companion timeline here: http://graceworldmission.org/media/gracealone_timeline.pdf ) Use this practical Christian History timeline to view Grace Alone episodes in chronological order as they occurred throughout history from Antiquity to the Modern Period.
Use this practical Christian History timeline to view Grace Alone episodes in chronological order as they occurred throughout history from Antiquity to the Modern Period.
George Whitefield, known as the Prince of Preachers, was one of the greatest preachers and revivalists the world has ever known. His powerful conversion, followed by his dramatic ministry, spawned revivals on both sides of the Atlantic: in England and the American colonies. One of the greatest preachers of all time who never used notes nor formally prepared his sermons. An inspiring biography!
One of the stalwart teachers of the early church on the grace of God, Augustine came into the Kingdom of God through a radical conversion after wrestling with the truth of the Gospel.
As part of our Holy Spirit series, this episode explains what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit as well as emphasizing the importance of this experience in a believer's life.
Part of the Holy Spirit Series--Jesus emphasized the importance and power of the Spirit in the believer’s life. Not only is it essential to be filled with the Holy Spirit but to live by His power as well. This two part series gives insight into these essential aspects of the Christian life.
Jesus emphasized the importance and power of the Spirit in the believer’s life. Not only is it essential to be filled with the Holy Spirit but to live by His power as well. This two part series gives insight into these essential aspects of the Christian life.
Series: History of the Early Church--From the road to Damascus to the leading advocate of the faith he once tried to destroy.
The unity that God the Father seeks is first and foremost a unity with us individually as His children, just like He has with His own Son Jesus, and His desire is that we would know His love.
The righteousness that brings salvation is the righteousness credited to us by faith in Christ and His work on the cross for us. It is not a personal attempt at doing good works and trying to establish yourself as righteous. The righteousness that saves is through faith in the completed work of Christ.
Many scholars are realizing today that some major parts of contemporary church history are missing, obscuring the truth about those who God majorly used in crucial roles. For example, William Seymour, who God used to birth the Pentecostal-Asuza Street revival is just now—almost a century later—being fully recognized for the important role he played in that movement. Likewise, Lonnie Frisbee, “the Hippie Evangelist” who God used dramatically not only in the Jesus People Revival but in the birth of two of the most significant evangelical movements of our day, is slowly starting to receive recognition—roughly a quarter century later—for the major role he played. Magazines like Christian History and Charisma, as well as scholar David Di Sabatini in a recent work, are slowly unfolding the seminal role he played.
An overview of his story and role in the birth of the Calvary Chapel and Vineyard Movements is retold in these recordings.
Many scholars are realizing today that some major parts of contemporary church history are missing. Through this episode, learn about how the Calvary Chapel Movement was birthed through a revival and the untold story of the critical role that Lonnie Frisbee played in this event.
Listen as we interview French missionary Laetitia Gotte who works in Romania among the street children of Bucharest, many of whom live in the city sewers.
As Easter approaches we reflect on the great sacrifice that Christ made for us sinners in need of a Savior.
Nobody expected to see mainline churches revived but nevertheless God brought a great renewal as He poured out His Spirit on many of them in the late 1950's and early 60's.
Now the largest non-military, non-political movement in the world, the Pentecostal Movement from its humble beginnings in a tackle and feed store in Los Angeles has touched virtually every nation on the face of the earth.
Hear how God miraculously supplied our need while we were traveling in Stavanger, Norway.
This episode focuses on the New Covenant that Jesus instituted when He went to the cross and died for our sins. Too many Christians live as if they are under the Old Covenant when a New Covenant now exists. (Audio version)
This episode focuses on the New Covenant that Jesus instituted when He went to the cross and died for our sins. Too many Christians live as if they are under the Old Covenant when a New Covenant now exists.
Secular History Channel boldly proclaimed: "Without the Reformation there would be no America." In this episode we explore the direct connection between the Reformation in Europe and the roots of the founding fathers of the nation that would become known as the United States of America.
John Knox was known as the "Thundering Scot" for his intense preaching. Although Knox cried in fear and confusion when first called upon to preach, he became the leading force among the Scottish Reformers, shaking his nation with his dramatic oratory skills. Forced while he was a galley slave by the Catholics to worship a statue of the Virgin Mary, he instead threw it overboard. This fearlesssness would make him a dramatic leader in the exciting times of the Reformation in Scotland.
Part 2--This is insightful and exciting information on the history of the rising of the Roman Empire and its effect on the spread of the Gospel.
Part 2--This is insightful and exciting information on the history of the rising of the Roman Empire and its effect on the spread of the Gospel.
This is insightful and exciting information on the history of the rising of the Roman Empire and its effect on the spread of the Gospel.
This is insightful and exciting information on the history of the rising of the Roman Empire and its effect on the spread of the Gospel.
The time between the Old and New Testament, often called "The Silent Years," where anything but silent. God was in fact working in the world scene to set things up for the coming of the Savior and the spread of the Gospel.
The time between the Old and New Testament, often called "The Silent Years," where anything but silent. God was in fact working in the world scene to set things up for the coming of the Savior and the spread of the Gospel.
The Vikings were among the fiercest and most brutal people in Medieval History, and had the fastest boats for their time on the European continent. They were known for raiding, looting, and basically destroying anything standing in their path as they invaded foreign shores. Their stark and startling lifestyle makes their conversion to Christianity all that more surprising. Learn about the amazing facts as you listen to this program.
The Vikings were among the fiercest and most brutal people in Medieval History, and had the fastest boats for their time on the European continent. They were known for raiding, looting, and basically destroying anything standing in their path as they invaded foreign shores. Their stark and startling lifestyle makes their conversion to Christianity all that more surprising. Learn about the amazing facts as you watch this video.
Audio Version--When one encounters the living, powerful, and supernatural God of heaven, or is filled with His all-consuming Spirit and fire, radical things can happen: manifestations can take place that are overwhelming when the natural encounters the supernatural. Contrary to the claims of misguided “Bible answermen” the Bible is full of examples that display radical manifestations when finite, carnal, natural, human beings come in contact with the infinite divine, almighty, and living God. Watch, learn, and be informed.
When one encounters the living, powerful, and supernatural God of heaven, or is filled with His all-consuming Spirit and fire, radical things can happen: manifestations can take place that are overwhelming when the natural encounters the supernatural. Contrary to the claims of misguided “Bible answermen” the Bible is full of examples that display radical manifestations when finite, carnal, natural, human beings come in contact with the infinite divine, almighty, and living God. Watch, learn, and be informed.
One of God's outlaws, Tyndale was hunted down and murdered for his efforts to translate the Bible into the English language. His efforts, however, led to the later publication of the King James Bible, and a little know fact is that the vast majority of the text was his translation.
A divine appointment through a supernatural leading into Mexico birthed this ministry that has now been to many different nations, including Argentina, France, Spain, Germany, England, Romania, Kosovo, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Israel, Japan, and Ghana. Grace World Mission also has two radio programs as well as a TV show that is broadcast in regional stations, in addition to having been published in three books. Watch and see what God has wrought through a simple leading of His Spirit!
Hear how God used Mary, a common an insignificant person, who came from Nazareth, a common and insignificant town, to bring about the birth of the Savior of the world.
Watch and hear about the powerful miracles, healings, and conversions that occurred while traveling and ministering in Ghana, West Africa. Come with us on a Holy Spirit adventure you will not soon forget!
Check out the video from our most extensive European mission yet, where God saved, healed, and delivered many in places like Kosovo, Romania, Scandinavia, France, and Switzerland.
The Pharisee and persecutor becomes the leading preacher of the faith he once so violently tried to destroy.
One of the premier evangelists of his day, Charles Finney had a powerful conversion and baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Even though great darkness covered the land and church during the Medieval Period, God still rose up those who shined forth with the light of Christ. Part 3 of 3.
Even though great darkness covered the land and church during the Medieval Period, God still rose up those who shined forth with the light of Christ.
Even though great darkness covered the land and church during the Medieval Period, God still rose up those who shined forth with the light of Christ.
A 7-message series with teaching and personal testimonies of the Holy Spirit's leading and guidance from the Book of Acts and the ministry of Bryan and Mercedes. A powerful series that will encourage you in your walk with God to rely and depend on His power as you follow Christ.
Check out how God does miracles in the most unusual places and in the most unexpected circumstances!
Pilate, when confronted with Christ, saw that He was innocent and tried to wash his hands of the matter, but the die had been cast. Jesus must be crucified on the cross for our sins.
As St. Patrick Day approaches, you can learn about the powerful conversion and testimony of one of the most misunderstood figures in the history of Christianity.
A huge revival swept the British Isles in the Eighteenth Century. Chief among its proponents were John Wesley and George Whitefield. In this video, learn about Wesley’s miraculous escape from a fire; his remarkable conver-sion to Christ at 33 years of age even though he had grown up in a Christian home and already served in the mission field! Find out about the incredible events, ministry, and revival that followed his conversion.
Check out the video on the man known as "Mr. Charisma." He was the first-ever Charismatic, who received the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a Lutheran minister and became one of the fathers of the Charismatic Renewal, a movement that together with Pentecostalism has grown to over 100 million worldwide.
Listen to Bryan's story of how he grew up in a non-Christian home, found out about God in a most unusual way, gave his life to Christ, and followed His call.
Hear how God used Mary, a common an insignificant person, who came from Nazareth, a common an insignificant town, to bring about the birth of the Savior of the world.
Christ came down to Earth to save sinners, not in order to implement a self-help program for humanity.
Through many trials and persecutions, Protestant missions were finally birthed by the power of the Holy Spirit through some unlikely candidates.
Through many trials and persecutions, Protestant missions were finally birthed by the power of the Holy Spirit through some unlikely candidates.
Video Version: It is important to be first of all led by the Holy Spirit and He will guide us into our God-ordained purpose.
It is important to be first of all led by the Holy Spirit and He will guide us into our God-ordained purpose.
Just as there has been a need for the church to be reformed and renewed in the past, it is also needed today. Part 2 in a 2-part series.
The Book of Galatians is the "Magna Carta" of Christian liberty. It stands as a clear testament to the essential Christian truth that "a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Christ." (Gal. 2:16) First part of a multi-part series.
The first part in a series on the need not only for reform in the past, but for us to continue to see the Church reformed and renewed in our day.
Taken as slave and forced to work on a French galley ship, John Knox later returned to Scotland to lead the Reformation.
Jesus emphasized the importance and power of the Spirit in the believer’s life. This episode gives insight into this essential aspect of the Christian life.
Hear about the biblical basis why mandatory celibacy is wrong and unscriptural. The two billion dollars that the Catholic Church has had to pay out for immoral Catholic priests speaks of the grave problem we are facing.
Instead of cursing the darkness, we should learn to communicate the light of the Gospel effectively to culture.
There is a famine in the land, not for food or water but for the Word of God. With so many out there majoring in the minors the understanding of the meaning of the Gospel has been largely lost in many places within the Body of Christ.
We need not be afraid of the Holy Spirit, but as Christians we need to seek after His work and infilling in our lives.
Learn about the impact that God's grace had on many historical figures throughout Christianity, causing them to be at the center of many revivals, reforms, and renewal momevements.
An overview of how our ministry in Mexico started and the many things God has done there.
We had the blessing and privilege to get to interview Harald Bredesen just a few short months before he went to be with the Lord.
Hear about the many adventures we had spending time with our dear friend Harald Bredesen.
In this video we talk about Martin Luther, one of the most pivotal figures in history, who initiated the Protestant Reformation, shook the foundations of Christendom, Western Civilization, and even the whole world.
As the Apostle Paul so clearly states, we have not a righteousness of our own that comes from the Law. It is not something we possess but it is credited through us through faith in Christ by His grace.
Just as there has been a need for the church to be reformed and renewed in the past, it is also needed today.
Just as in Luther's day so today there are many problems with the Church that need to be addressed and confronted. As Luther said, the Scriptures must always stand in judgment upon the practices of men in the Church.
An overview of a huge revival that caused the spread of the Gospel throughout the Western frontier of America.
Learn about the man who spawned a revival that swept the British Isles in the eighteenth century and hear also about his remarkable conversion at thirty-three years of age.
Springing forth from a revival in Herrnhut, Germany, this group comprised some of the first Protestant missionaries and was made up of both Hussites as well as Lutherans who had been spurred on by the Holy Spirit to take the Gospel to the far reaches of the earth.
We continue our discussion on the effects and development as the Reformation travels throughout Europe.
Hear about Martin Luther's crucial role in the spread of the Reformation throughout Germany and Europe.
An in-depth look at the most pivotal event in Luther's life and the effect that his conversion had not only upon Christianity but the course of history as a whole.
He brought forth reform and renewal to the area of Florence, Italy in the 1400's. The reward he received for his efforts was to be burned at the stake by the church authorities.
Access to the written word and especially the Word of God would take a turn towards great availability for the common person when Johann Gutenberg invented and developed the printing press in 1456. This in turn greatly fueled the coming Reformation a few years later.
In the audio version, Bryan shares his personal testimony: the adventures in his life that took him from competitive surfing and professional modeling to traveling minister. The Lord has blessed him by getting to not only preach in places like Europe, Latin America and Asia, but also getting to surf some of the best waves in the world in those areas!
Growing up in a non-Christian home and getting into surfing, amongst other things, at a young age God reached into Bryan’s life. Competitive surfing and professional modeling filled his time but God had different plans for the future. As he finally yielded and was filled with the Holy Spirit, the Lord, in time, gave him the desires of his heart, by getting to not only preach in places like Europe, Latin America and Asia, but also get to surf some of the best waves in the world! Watch as he shares his personal testimony and some adventures of his life. Lots of surf footage and pictures!
Out of the former Czechoslovakia came another of the early lights of the Reformation. Scholar John Hus was burned at the stake by the Catholic leaders for pointing the people of Prague back to the Bible and faith in Christ.
Approximately two centuries before the Reformation proper, Wycliffe sought to turn the Body of Christ back to the essentials of salvation by faith through grace as well as working to translate the Scriptures to the common English tongue. He so angered the tradition-bound church institution that, although he avoided martyrdom, his bones were dug up and burned after he died.
They were forerunners of the Reformation and sought to follow Christ to the uttermost. Yet “kill them all and let God sort them out” was the cry of the Papal Legate as the Third Crusade was launched against these committed followers of Christ. Though condemned as heretics by the Pope, the Waldensians were actually evangelically-based, Bible-believing, orthodox Christians. Rejecting many of the pagan-like rituals of Medieval Catholicism and reaching out to the poor, sick, and lost; they were more Christian than the institution and its leaders who were condemning them as heretics and persecuting them, according to scholar and historian Ruth Tucker. Though many were killed and massacered, enough survived to be counted as part of the Reformation when it came around 400 years later.
Contrary to some views, signs and wonders have not ceased with the closing of the Biblical Canon, but have continued throuought the history of Christianity and have been a part of the work of the Kingdom from beginning to end.
Contrary to some views, signs and wonders have not ceased with the closing of the Biblical Canon, but have continued throuought the history of Christianity and have been a part of the work of the Kingdom from beginning to end.
Few know the true story of Patrick, missionary to Ireland: he was neither Irish nor Roman Catholic. Listen to the real story versus the watered-down fables which conspire only to obscure the truth about this radical missionary evangelist.
One of the most pivotal figures in history, Luther initiated the Reformation and with it shook the foundations of Western Civilization, Christendom, and the whole world.