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Listen to the full-length version, watch the video, or read the manuscript for this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/luke-lesson-73Like the “COEXIST” bumper stickers we see on cars, the worldview that many paths lead to heaven is pervasive and politically correct in our culture. But this concept, that “all roads lead to God” is not a new philosophy; in fact, Jesus confronted the same issue during His earthly ministry. The world will call it “intolerant,” “judgmental,” and “exclusive,” but the truth remains: narrow is the path to life.
Often, the “hinge moments” in human history aren’t noticed in real time. We use hindsight and retrospection to understand what moments in history have lasting significance, and which ones may seem important in real time, yet don’t matter in the long term. As Jesus prepares to give a final sermon in the Jewish synagogues, there is no fanfare, no high-ranking dignitaries. This particularly weekly gathering didn’t seem to have any extraordinary meaning. Yet, 2000 years later, we are still reading about this singular encounter between Jesus and an afflicted woman. The full-length version of this message is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/luke-lesson-72
When tragedy strikes -- like the recent earthquake in Turkey -- we find ourselves shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of life. During the ministry of Jesus, an accident occurred and people rushed to hear His answer. To some, it was uncaring, but to those willing to listen, it reminded them -- and us -- of the brevity of life. The full-length version of this message is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/luke-lesson-71.
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript for this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/how-to-become-a-better-hypocrite When Jesus accepted the invitation to dine with the religious leaders, they probably didn't expect the confrontation and criticism they were about to receive. In a series of principles for hypocrites, Stephen unpacks how hypocrisy can be tempting for every Christian, and how only accountability and self-reflection can keep us transparent and honest before God and those around us.
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/luke-lesson-64 As Christians, how should we respond to the darkness we see around us every single day? Sometimes, the darkness can seem too pervasive, too corrosive, too evil. Does our light even make a difference? Jesus encouraged His disciples that just a little light can illuminate a dark room, and our example of godliness can set the example in our world.
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript for this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/luke-lesson-63 Stephen unpacks a powerful passage in Luke 11 as Jesus rebukes those in the crowd who demand further signs and miracles to convince them of who He was. Their unbelief was less about having doubts and more about being disobedient . . . something that we can certainly relate to in our current cultural climate!
Listen to the full-length version and read the manuscript for this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/luke-lesson-62 The scene of this study is not unfamiliar in the four Gospel accounts. Yet again, Jesus faces challenges among the crowd, who are being stirred up against Him by the Jewish religious leaders. This time, they question from where Jesus has obtained His miraculous power. But, as we've seen so often before, Jesus flips the question back on the corrupt religious leaders, and in the process, reminds us Who's power we are submitting to when we accept Jesus as our Savior.
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Stephen warns us in this message that sin never keeps its promise and lust never pays off in the end. So run from the deeds of darkness and don't leave a forwarding address!
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Stephen warns us in this message that sin never keeps its promise and lust never pays off in the end. So run from the deeds of darkness and don't leave a forwarding address!
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Would you drive a race car without a seatbelt? Would you rappel without a harness? Would you skydive without a parachute? Not on your life! Well, this is your life -- your spiritual life -- so make sure you don't face it without first putting on the armor of Light.
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Would you drive a race car without a seatbelt? Would you rappel without a harness? Would you skydive without a parachute? Not on your life! Well, this is your life -- your spiritual life -- so make sure you don't face it without first putting on the armor of Light.
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Jesus once said that the whole law can be summed up in two commands: Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. But how do we know when we’re really loving our neighbors? In this message Stephen gives us the answer from Romans chapter 13.
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Jesus once said that the whole law can be summed up in two commands: Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. But how do we know when we’re really loving our neighbors? In this message Stephen gives us the answer from Romans chapter 13.
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How political should we as Christians be? What does the Bible say about government and our responsibility to it? Stephen reveals to us in this message that it says a lot more than we think.
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After twenty-five years of ecclesiastical activism, Christians have become like political crusaders, seeking to purge society of its idols rather than pray for its conversion. That's why the Apostle Paul's message in Romans 13 is as relevant to our churches today as it was to the church in Rome all those years ago.
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript to this message here: https://bit.ly/3DIqiQsA president once challenged Americans to "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." But what should we as Christians be doing for our country? Should we try to reclaim the culture through political activism? Should we fight against immoral government sanctions? Find out now as the Apostle Paul talks to us about Politics.
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://bit.ly/3Kph0ge You've heard the witty old saying, 'Don't get mad . . . get even." Well in this message Stephen shows us how that way of thinking ruins friendships, families, and testimonies all the time. Is it ruining yours?
Listen to the full-length version, or read the manuscript of this message here: https://bit.ly/4543O8c When the Apostle Paul said that "in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Gentile, male nor female, slave nor free," he was proclaiming a truth that is wonderful in theory, but difficult in practice. It seems that as soon as we step foot in church on Sunday mornings, our own prejudices and biases come out in a number of ways. That's why we need to keep eating "humble pie" as often as we can. We can't be spiritually healthy without it.
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://bit.ly/3OD5kch In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul challenges us to stop believing society's self-preserving, self-serving criteria for relationships, and start demonstrating to the world that real love -- God's love -- goes far beyond greeting cards and the golden rule.
Listen to the full-length version, or read the manuscript of this message here: https://bit.ly/3Ko9u50 If you go into your local "Christian" bookstore, you'll find a plethora of self-help books with titles like, "Living Your Best Life Now," "The Secret to Success," and "The Fine Arts of Living." What these books all have in common is that they have little foundation in Scripture. So save your money and instead join Stephen as he shows us from Romans 12:12-13 the "Fine Arts of Godly Living."
Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: /teachings/romans-lesson-129 It's easy to make a routine of church, isn't it? Every Sunday we might help in the nursery, lead a bible study, go to a service, and sing in the choir, and while these are good things, they sometimes cause us to view Church as a series of programs rather than an assembly of people. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul interrupts our Christian routines to remind us what "Church" is really all about.
Listen to the full-length version, or read the manuscript of this message here: /teachings/romans-lesson-128 The Apostle Paul gives us a simple challenge in Romans 12:9 that could change our homes, our churches, and our world if we would take it seriously. "Abhor what is evil… and cling to what is good." Will you take that challenge to heart today?
There is no doubt that the homegoing of a young life, especially one whose life promised so much for the gospel of Jesus Christ, is often confusing and, in our perspective, tragic. One author referred to the death of a committed Christian at the early stages of great potential as, The sun going down at noon. But what we learn from these men and women is that the best time to walk with God is always today. We never know what will happen tomorrow. Listen to the full-length version, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-40
Prior to the reign of young King Josiah, the scriptures had been misplaced. They were lost. Can you imagine what that would be like today? What if all the Bibles in the world suddenly disapeared? The truth is, while we have billions of copies of Scripture in different languages and translations, the Gospel is becoming as lost now as it was then. How do we rediscover God's Word in the 21st Century? The answer is found in II Kings chapter 22. Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-39
Have you ever had a 16 year-old for a child? They're tough to manage aren't they?! You don't want them wrecking the house but you also don't want them wrecking your car! It's a hard life. In 2 Chronicles 34 we come to an incredible story that is really very hard fo us to believe -- especially those of us with teenagers. A 16 year-old boy is on the throne in Jerusalem, and He is proving to be one of the godliest leaders Israel has ever seen. Let's join Stephen as he introduces us to this boy-wonder. Listen to the full-length version of this message, or access Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-38
There are many fascinating stories of prodigals in the Bible, but the story we find in 2 Chronicles is especially fascinating. Why? Because this prodigal is a King. What made him run away? Find out now. Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-37
In this message Hezekiah asks God to grant him a wish and God accepts. But what happens next in Hezekiah's life is a warning to all of us. If the moral of this story could be summed up in a single phrase, it would be this: be careful what you wish for! Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-36
When you get saved it doesn't mean your troubles will be end. It most likely means your troubles will begin! That's not a great sales pitch for following God, but understanding that helps us to not harbor unreasonable expectations. God never promised to keep us away from the Goliaths in our lives . . . but He did promise to give us strength in our stand against them. Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-35
A new king is seated on the throne in Judah. He comes from a line of men who gave no regard to God or His law. It looks to be the same old, same old. But is it possible for a man who grew up in a pagan home with unbelieving parents to love God? Is it possible that this King will finally turn the nation back to the Savior? It would be a surprising conversion, for sure . . . but God is full of surprises! Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/kings-lesson-34
The most amazing thing about the gospel isn't that God saves sinners . . . it's that He saves the worst sinners. Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. Is that you? Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-24
Barnabas gave Saul the support he needed in his early Christian experience and helped set Paul on his way to spiritual greatness. Are you an encouraging bridge builder, too? Listen to the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-23
God sent Ananias on a mission to find Saul. But Ananias didn't know that Saul was a changed man. He expected a blood-thirsty zealot but encountered a humble, new Christian. Jesus had forgiven Saul. Would Ananias? Listen to the full-length version, or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-22
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That God would save anyone is amazing, but that He would save someone like Paul is particularly remarkable. The church's greatest persecutor became the church's greatest preacher. It's a mystery that Paul never quite understood. In this sermon, we will explore the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, a man who was once a fierce persecutor of Christians but who was later transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. We will learn how God can use even the most unlikely people to spread his message of love and hope.
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Do you think of yourself as a committed Christian? Well, consider Philip. God called him to leave his home and walk a desert road. No mission, no time-table, and no promise of a safe return . . . just a call to go. Are you ready for that kind of commitment? In this sermon, Stephen explores the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip in Acts 8:25-40. He discusses how Philip was used by God to lead the Eunuch to faith in Jesus Christ, and he draws lessons from this story for our own lives.
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Much of the confusion in Christianity today comes from a desire to get holy in a hurry. People would rather have a short-lived experience than a long-lived obedience. But there is no shortcut to sanctification. Dive into the second part of the Holy Confusion sermon series, exploring the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Gain insights into the transitional nature of the Book of Acts and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Discover how God speaks to us today through His Word and the inner peace of Christ. Uncover the significance of different baptisms mentioned in Scripture and the eternal consequences they entail. Join us as we seek clarity in an era of confusion and pursue a deeper understanding of God's plan for our lives.
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The Church is full of people who are sharing their dreams, visions, signs and supernatural encounters. They will not be held accountable to the Word of truth if it disagrees with their experience. We live in an era of Holy Confusion! In this sermon, we will explore the story of how the Holy Spirit came to the people of Samaria. We will learn how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live a life of faith and love.
Why do you call yourself a Christian? Because you think it will help you get through difficult trials? Because it seems to be the right thing to do? Or is it because you were a sinner in need of a Savior? Access the full-length version of this message, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-17
Shortly after the early church began, any religious freedom they enjoyed was stripped away. Persecution reached the homes and churches of these believers and tested their faith. How did they respond? What was their new message? Watch the full-length version or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-16
Stephen was the first church martyr, but we're all called to carry a cross and put to death our selfish ambitions and pride. So Christian living is all about learning how to die. What does this mean exactly? Watch the full-length version, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-15
The Apostle Stephen was the first Christian martyr. With no time to say goodbye to friends or put things in order; he was put to death on the spot. But Stephen was ready. Are you? Watch the full-length version, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-14
What was the first disagreement recorded in Church history? More importantly, how should we respond to division in the body today?Watch the full-length version, or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-13
The Sanhedrin just doesn't get it. They witnessed Christ perform miracle after miracle and still concluded that His power came from the Devil. As the Apostles preached and performed miracles, the Jewish leaders tried to put an end to it. Watch the full-length version or read Stephen's manuscript here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-12
The reputation of your church and of Jesus is whatever your reputation is. Is it one of integrity? Is it clean or is it off-color? Is it humble or is it power-hungry? The early church had fakes, but God exposed them. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-11
False religion, as impressive and wealthy and powerful and magnificent as it may appear, is a facade that cannot stand even the slightest exposure to truth. It is helpless before the simple testimony of a transformed life. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-10
Lame men jumped for joy. Blind men could see. Deaf men could hear. The work of God through the Apostles was evident. The church was growing by the thousands, so what does spiritual revival look like? Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-9
What happens when a church loses sight of its ultimate goal? It's easy to attend on Sunday, listen to a sermon, sing songs, and go home --all the while forgetting why God called us to meet in the first place. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-8
The First Sermon ever given in the Church age illustrates the Gospel so clearly and reminds us that becoming a Christian is a transaction. Sanctification takes a lifetime; conversion takes a moment. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-7
Have we bought into the truth that the Holy Spirit really did descend? Do we really believe that the third Person of the Trinity really does permanently indwell every believer? And does it show in the way we live? Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-6
Like drawing straws or picking a hand, we sometimes seek God's will like it's a game of chance. But the tools for discovering God's will are not mystical. So throw the dice away and learn how to discover the will of God. Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/teachings/acts-lesson-5
A person's last words are his or her most important. That's why Jesus' challenge before He ascended into heaven is called the "great" commission: "Go and make disciples of all men." Are you obeying His last command? (Acts 1:8-14)
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The power of the Holy Spirit was never intended to be an end in itself. The Holy Spirit was given to us to sanctify us -- to set us apart. But people miss this all the time and treat Him like some sort of energy source. (Acts 1:6-8)
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The disciples are waiting anxiously in Jerusalem. Jesus has just ascended into heaven and promised that a Comforter would come. But what would His arrival be like? When would He come? How would He come? (Acts 1:1-5)
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When, where, and how did the Church begin? What was the first church like? Did they have Pastors and Deacons as we have? Did they meet in Church buildings or houses? Why does it matter? (Acts 1:1)
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One minute our children are crawling around the living room floor, the next they’re running down the aisle, arms linked with someone else’s, ready to start a family of their own. Time with our kids is so fleeting, so let’s make the most of it.
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Your greatest legacy as a father will not be in a pulpit, a conference room, an office, or a mission field; it will be in your home. Are you succeeding where it matters most? (Judges 8)
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Solomon’s biography serves as a timeless warning that past spiritual victories do not guarantee future spiritual victories.
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If you want to be a godly man, go listen to what the world considers true manhood and then do the exact opposite.
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If your wallet could talk . . . what would it say about you? (James 5:1-6)
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If your wallet could talk . . . what would it say about you? (James 5:1-6)
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Time flies, doesn't it? And it never stops either. The second hand is always ticking as minutes turn to days, days to weeks, and weeks to years. So how can we make the most of the time we have left? James tells us. (James 4:13-17)
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Time flies, doesn't it? And it never stops either. The second hand is always ticking as minutes turn to days, days to weeks, and weeks to years. So how can we make the most of the time we have left? James tells us. (James 4:13-17)
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Make no mistake about it: words uttered from a judgmental spirit are not merely an affront to the character of our brothers and sisters . . . . They are an affront to the character of God. (James 4:11-12)
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(James 4:7-10) Whenever an author repeats something, it's because the subject is very important. That's why James continues to speak to us about humility. He knows that spiritual revival can't happen without it.
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(James 4:7-10) Whenever an author repeats something, it's because the subject is very important. That's why James continues to speak to us about humility. He knows that spiritual revival can't happen without it.
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(James 4:4-6) James accused many Christians in the 1st century of being "adulterous people" because of their cultural compromises and hypocritical actions. What would he say to our churches today?
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(James 4:1-3) Are you satisfied today? In your marriage? In your job? In your church? If not, the Apostle James offers the only remedy.
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(James 3:14-16) This is the conclusion to a sermon that began on our last broadcast. Envy is to our souls what mold is to a house. It spreads unnoticed until it has consumed every facet of our lives.
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The story of history was written long before Adam ever took his first breath, and God constantly reminds us of that truth throughout Scripture. In Daniel chapter 2, He gives us a prophetic glimpse into the end of human history, so join Stephen in this message to see what God has in store.
The story of history was written long before Adam ever took his first breath, and God constantly reminds us of that truth throughout Scripture. In Daniel chapter 2, He gives us a prophetic glimpse into the end of human history, so join Stephen in this message to see what God has in store.
God’s severe judgment of mankind is never an easy thought for us to stomach, but part of that is because we overlook His mercy in the midst of it. In this message, Stephen reminds us that before God extends His righteous arm in judgment, He always offers a way out.
God’s severe judgment of mankind is never an easy thought for us to stomach, but part of that is because we overlook His mercy in the midst of it. In this message, Stephen reminds us that before God extends His righteous arm in judgment, He always offers a way out.
God has many ways of humbling people, but the way He humbles an arrogant, narcissistic King named Nebuchadnezzar is perhaps the most unforgettable the world has ever seen. So join Stephen in this message to discover what Nebuchadnezzar learned through this unusual process.
God has many ways of humbling people, but the way He humbles an arrogant, narcissistic King named Nebuchadnezzar is perhaps the most unforgettable the world has ever seen. So join Stephen in this message to discover what Nebuchadnezzar learned through this unusual process.
Millions of church-goers today think that following God will lead to greater health, wealth, and prosperity. But what happens when it leads to a fiery furnace?
Millions of church-goers today think that following God will lead to greater health, wealth, and prosperity. But what happens when it leads to a fiery furnace?
The city was burning behind him. His God seemed to have been defeated. His hands were put in bonds. Yet, Daniel’s youthful resolve to remain faithful to God in the midst of unthinkable calamity altered the course of his life. Join Stephen in this message to find out why.
The city was burning behind him. His God seemed to have been defeated. His hands were put in bonds. Yet, Daniel’s youthful resolve to remain faithful to God in the midst of unthinkable calamity altered the course of his life. Join Stephen in this message to find out why.
There are a lot of charlatans in the Church today who fool God’s people by introducing something novel about Scripture or by claiming you need their help to understand the mysteries of God’s Word. In this message Stephen exhorts you to stop relying on teachers for your sanctification and start relying on the Holy Spirit.
There are a lot of charlatans in the Church today who fool God’s people by introducing something novel about Scripture or by claiming you need their help to understand the mysteries of God’s Word. In this message Stephen exhorts you to stop relying on teachers for your sanctification and start relying on the Holy Spirit.
The Apostle John tells us in chapter 2 of his first letter exactly how we can identify false teachers in the Church, and it has nothing to do with how they dress or what translation they read from. It has everything to do with what they say about Christ.
The Apostle John tells us in chapter 2 of his first letter exactly how we can identify false teachers in the Church, and it has nothing to do with how they dress or what translation they read from. It has everything to do with what they say about Christ.
In a matter of seconds, the lights and sounds from the best ship money could buy were replaced by the dark, icy waters of the Northern Atlantic. The tragic death of so many people aboard the Titanic included many who refused to heed the warning. In this convicting exposition of 1 John 2:15-17, Stephen warns us to stop dancing on the deck of this world before it is too late.
While the book of First John is one of the most convicting in all of Scripture, it is also one of the most uplifting. So join Stephen once again in his series – After Darkness, Light – as we witness the Apostle John shift his tone from exhortation to encouragement.
Love has become so diluted in our culture that we barely even know what it means anymore… much less what it looks like. And that’s a big problem because the Apostle John warns us that our love for God is correlated to our love for others. So let’s rejoin Stephen in his study of 1st John as he reminds us what Biblical love is all about.
Love has become so diluted in our culture that we barely even know what it means anymore… much less what it looks like. And that’s a big problem because the Apostle John warns us that our love for God is correlated to our love for others. So let’s rejoin Stephen in his study of 1st John as he reminds us what Biblical love is all about.
How can we have assurance of salvation? As we battle against our fickle emotions and ever-changing minds, how can we be certain that we are God’s children? Stephen brings us an answer from Scripture that you probably won’t expect.
Will God ever regret saving you? Will He ever become so fed up with your constant failure to live a holy life that He’ll eventually cast you off? Stephen answers that question with a resounding “No” as he takes us to one of the most beautiful promises in all of Scripture.
Darkness isn’t the opposite of light; it’s the absence of light. And the Apostle John warns us that those who walk in darkness are proving their absence from Christ. So join Stephen in this message as he helps us better understand the difference between living in darkness and living in the Light.
Darkness isn’t the opposite of light; it’s the absence of light. And the Apostle John warns us that those who walk in darkness are proving their absence from Christ. So join Stephen in this message as he helps us better understand the difference between living in darkness and living in the Light.
If our entire belief system rests on the foundation of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is there any resounding proof of His resurrection? Stephen gives an emphatic answer as he investigates the claims of an important eye-witness.
If our entire belief system rests on the foundation of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is there any resounding proof of His resurrection? Stephen gives an emphatic answer as he investigates the claims of an important eye-witness.
Be ready. Your pursuit of righteousness may lead some people to admire you, but it will lead many to hate you. The wider your light grows, the more it will expose the darkness in others.
To walk in spirit is to wage 24/7 war with the flesh. Victory for one means defeat for the other.
Which will define you today?
If you take one thing from this controversial, confusing section of Peter’s first letter, make sure it is this:
Jesus is supreme.
Greater than any philosophical or scientific argument is the aroma of Christ in the life of a believer. Love of neighbor. Joy in suffering. Kindness amidst persecution. These are apologetics the world has no answer for.
Jesus promised gifts like abundant life, peace that passes understanding, and rest for weary hearts, but He never said these would come easy. The paradox of Christian living is that God’s free gifts are only realized when we pursue them at all costs.
The Christian life is not just the forgiven life; it is the forgiving life. If we are not progressing in compassion, we are only going through motions.
“O the depths of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!” This is the only way Paul could end the eleventh chapter of his letter to the Romans. God is the epicenter of the Gospel, and Paul will make sure that both Jews and Gentiles never forget that.
At one point in time, the loudest voices proclaiming the world is coming to an end were ragged, half-crazed street preachers who wore billboards over their shoulders and screamed at passersby! But nowadays, that message is also being proclaimed on the lips of secular scientists, scholars, and media personnel. No longer is it taboo to say that the earth will one day come to an end. That fact has become “scientific.” The only question that still remains is, “What will our exit strategy be?”
When you see the title, “Gentiles in the Tree,” you immediately think of Zacchaeus, don’t you? But, believe it or not, this sermon isn’t about him. This message is about two diverse branches of people—Israel and the Church—and how God is uniquely grafting them both into that tree called redemption.
Throughout the ages Christianity has inspired many ill feelings in its adversaries, such as hatred, persecution, anger, and contempt. But this seems ordinary enough, given Christ’s promise that “all who desire to live godly in the world will suffer persecution.” In this message, however, Stephen discusses an ill feeling which Christianity is inciting that isn’t quite so ordinary. It’s neither anger nor contempt . . . but envy!
Grace seems too good to be true, doesn’t it? It’s free, it’s eternal, it’s divinely given. Yet these qualities which make it so desirable to some also make it so contemptible to others. That’s because man, by nature, doesn’t like being told he is powerless to save himself. When he arrives at the pearly gates, he would rather pat himself on the back and say, “Look at what I have done,” than fall humbly to his knees before God and say, “Look what You have done!”
Is God finished with the Jewish people? Has He forgotten about the promises He made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? The Apostle Paul gives us the profound answer to those questions in Romans chapter 11.
In Romans 10:21 the Apostle Paul invites us to forsake the binding chains of religion and embrace the liberating arms of a relationship.
Both Israel and the Church claim to be the chosen people of God, so who is right? The Apostle Paul gives us the incredible answer.
In Romans 10:15 the Apostle Paul asks the rhetorical question, “How will people hear the Gospel unless we tell them?” They won’t. So let’s tell them.
There’s room in Heaven for a lot more people so why aren’t we going out and inviting them?
Who is really pulling the strings of world history? The Illuminati? The United Nations? The Devil? Not even close.
The Gospel is so complex that it will take all of eternity for us to grasp the enormity of it, but it is also so simple that even a child can understand it. So the question is… do you believe it?
If we can somehow earn our way to heaven then what was the point of Christ being slaughtered on the cross?
The Apostle Paul makes is clear that we are all running toward eternity. The question is… are you running in the right direction?
The Apostle Paul invested himself in every city and every church and every person he came across because he realized that people are eternal. Will you do the same?
The Apostle James gives us a rather surprising warning in James 3:9-12 that our worship won't get past the ceiling if our love for God doesn't flow out into love for others. So join Stephen in this message as he shows us why those two things are so closely intertwined.
Our tongues are potent. If not kept in check, they can devastate entire homes and churches and leave people we love in ruins. So join Stephen now to discover the Apostle John's remedy for our speech problem.
Did you know that the average person speaks between 2,000 and 10,000 words a day? That means we have thousands of opportunities to either turn people toward Christ or turn people away from Him. Which way are you turning them?
Did you know that the average person speaks between 2,000 and 10,000 words a day? That means we have thousands of opportunities to either turn people toward Christ or turn people away from Him. Which way are you turning them?
When Jesus visited the home of two sisters, they each demonstrates faithful, but different acts of service toward Him. As theologians and Christians have read the Gospel of Luke, many criticize Martha and commend Mary for their behavior, but the truth of the matter is much more complex. The reality is both sisters exhibited faithful devotion to Jesus, and both utilized their spiritual gifts, albeit through different expressions of love. There is much to be learned from both Mary and Martha today.
As often happened during Jesus’ teaching ministry, many Jews were looking for a loophole in the Law, while Jesus was getting to the heart of the matter. When a lawyer asked Jesus a question about how to be right with God, Jesus knew that the man wanted to hear that He was already doing the right things. But with His divine perspective, Jesus defined what it means to love God and love others. To this day, Christians are set apart from the world when we follow this teaching.
Jesus commissioned 72 of His disciples to preach the gospel in towns and cities across Israel and God blessed these men with profound spiritual victories. But even in the midst of this mountaintop experience, Jesus had some lessons for His followers to learn—lessons about rejection, faithfulness, and pride. Whether times are good or bad, whether we feel useful in God’s service or stagnant in our walk with God, these truths remain unchanged.
After years of teaching and equipping, Jesus now prepares some of His most faithful disciples to go out and preach the gospel to towns across Israel, proclaiming the coming of the Messiah and performing miracles in His name. But Jesus did not send them without a realistic expectation, a clear focus, and specific instructions for them to complete their mission. He offers the same principles and promises to us as we embark in the mission fields all around us today.
God ordained several divine encounters for Jesus as He walked along the road with His disciples. These encounters come in the form of three men, who either volunteer or are invited by Jesus to follow Him. Their three different responses illuminate three of the primary excuses the Israelites had for not following Jesus. These excuses haven’t changed thousands of years later. We need to be aware of them in our lives today.
The Bible gives us four accounts of Jesus’ life, not just so we can learn the most about Him, but so we can learn the most about His disciples too. In His 12 followers, we see men dedicated to their Lord but constantly falling short, missing the big picture, and struggling to grasp the magnitude of the moment they are living in. Ultimately, they struggle to recognize the magnitude of the Person they are following. This truth is so encouraging to believers today, who also fall short and miss the mark, but continue to strive after Jesus and follow His example. In Luke 9, that example is a demonstration of divine grit and divine grace.
The twelve disciples were given intimacy and closeness to Jesus that no other Christians in history have experienced. We might expect that being in the physical presence of Jesus and hearing His teaching from His own mouth would have transformed these men into "super-Christians." But they suffered from the same struggle with selfishness that is common today. Jesus will confront their self-centerness with the example of a child.
God encourages believers in their walk with Him by giving them spiritual victories in their lives. But many Christians don't understand how easily these victories can be twisted into vices. When we forget where our power comes from, when we are tempted to take the credit for these victories, suddenly God-sufficiency becomes self-sufficiency, and the sin of pride takes over our lives. Jesus' disciples fell into this trap after a successful week of witnessing, and Jesus lovingly reminded them, and us, who ultimately has the power over the kingdom of darkness.
Almost everyone universally accepts the existence of an afterlife. Some cultures use mythology, some adapt from the Bible, others refuse to predict what eternity will be, but still acknowledge that earthly death is not the end. Only a select few human beings--besides Jesus--have been given any meaningful glimpse of what the glory of the eternal kingdom will look like here on earth. And every single one of those people are in this text from the Gospel of Luke.
There are many different aspects of our lives that go into decision-making here on earth. People consider their financial portfolio, their lifestyle and comfort, input from their friends and family, and many other factors. But Jesus is about to challenge His disciples to give up their freedomes and their choices and allow Him to determine their path and their future. He still gives us that same challenge today.
For Jesus' twelve disciples, it was easier to say the right theological truths about Jesus with their mouths than it was for them to believe them in their hearts and lives. After being equipped by God to minister on earth, and after declaring profound theological truths about Jesus, Peter and the disciples will be put to the test by Jesus, who wants to know if their heart-living matches their head-knowledge. Jesus is asking us the same question today.
Jesus gave His disciples supernatural and divine power on earth and commissioned them to go out and exercise that power in Israel. When they returned, the disciples were filled with awe and wonder, not at what Jesus did, but at what they did. Have you ever been tempted to do the same? Well, Jesus is about to give a needed and humbling lesson to these disciples, and to us today: when God works through us, God alone deserves the credit and the glory.
The Great Commission is more than just an abstract concept, it's a practical command for us to obey today. But does he idea of preaching the gospel and witnessing to others sometimes seem to be too daunting for you to do? The disciples felt the same way. After sitting under Jesus' teaching for two years, the disciples are sent out by their Lord to do the work of the kingdom, but Jesus doesn't leave them unprepared. He gives them--and us--a very practical checklist as we make disciples of all the nations.
True manhood is not chauvinistic. True strength is not condescending. True leadership is not tyrannical. Peter reminds us that we will never be leaders in our homes, churches, and societies, if we are not following the example of Christ.
Godly male leadership is becoming a lost art. Gender confusion, love of power, and desire for autonomy have stripped the term manhood of its original, God-designed beauty and meaning. Peter's unchanging message to men in 1 Peter 3:7 is a welcome anchor in this sea of ever-shifting voices.
Godly male leadership is becoming a lost art. Gender confusion, love of power, and desire for autonomy have stripped the term manhood of its original, God-designed beauty and meaning. Peter's unchanging message to men in 1 Peter 3:7 is a welcome anchor in this sea of ever-shifting voices.
Men, do you want to go back to Eden? Do you want the joy of a marital union that honors God and satisfies your desire for companionship, intimacy, and love? Peter shows us the way.
Men, do you want to go back to Eden? Do you want the joy of a marital union that honors God and satisfies your desire for companionship, intimacy, and love? Peter shows us the way.
Was Sarah perfect? No. Did she have seasons of faithlessness and spiritual drought? Yes. But while her biography is marred by moments of failure, her legacy is marked by endurance and faithfulness.
What does God consider beautiful in a woman? What characterizes a woman after God's own heart? Peter takes us back to an Old Testament heroine to bring us the answer.
What does God consider beautiful in a woman? What characterizes a woman after God's own heart? Peter takes us back to an Old Testament heroine to bring us the answer.
Society is loud today. From social media platforms to review sites strong opinions are rampant. Out-yell and out-argue everyone else "that's society's mantra. But God's ideal still resonates above the crowd.
Society is loud today. From social media platforms to review sites strong opinions are rampant. Out-yell and out-argue everyone else "that's society's mantra. But God's ideal still resonates above the crowd.
Feminist messages are flying at women from all angles. Submission? That's weakness. Gentleness? That's insecurity. Humility? That's old fashioned. As culture swings from one pendulum to another, Peter brings us a more radical ideal.
In this message Stephen reminds us that God doesn't just save undeserving people . . . He saves the least deserving!
In this message Stephen reminds us that God doesn't just save undeserving people . . . He saves the least deserving!
When James makes the bold statement that we are not only justified by faith but by works as well, how can we reconcile that with the Apostle Paul's message that salvation is through faith alone? Stephen gives us the answer in this emphatic look at one of history's most debated questions.
The Apostle James takes us beyond the veil of the demonic world to reveal that belief in Christ and believing in Christ are very different things. Join Stephen in this message to discover the difference.
Here's James chapter 2 in a nutshell: faith without works is a faith that doesn't work.
Here's James chapter 2 in a nutshell: faith without works is a faith that doesn't work.
Homosexuality used to be a sin that was only practiced outside the walls of the Church. Today, the homosexual lifestyle is condoned, and homosexuals are even ordained as ministers. But in this lesson from Judges 19-21, Stephen challenges us to forsake the growing voices of culture and go back to God's Word for the answer to what is right and wrong.
The nation of Israel is adrift spiritually and morally. No more judges will appear on the scene to fight or pray or preach. It is no surprise that this book closes with tragic tales of disobedience, superstition, immorality, theft, murder, and eventually Israelite fighting against Israelite. What is the root problem? The same problem we're experiencing today: everyone does what is right in his his own eyes.
When Samson can no longer see physically, he finally sees spiritually. When everything else is stripped away, he finally understands what really matters. What will God have to take away from you in order to let you finally see Him?
In this message Stephen takes us through the journey of Samson's life to warn us that spiritual potential doesn't always lead to spiritual success. It's not what you have that defines you . . . it's what you do with what you have.
Has it ever occurred to you that what you believe determines how you behave? What you believe about God affects everything about you. The decisions you make as well as your attitude in life are impacted by your beliefs. They can be glorious or tragic, as we will discover in the life of Jephthah.
The unbelievable grace of God does not care about heredity. It is not limited by the social, parental, and environmental factors that men consider determinative. If God can use a man like Jephthah . . . and can use you and I as well!
Do you know why God has given us armor to fight with? Because He wants believers to fight! God wants to teach us how to wage spiritual warfare! There is a fundamental principle in this; a timeless truth: God is more interested in developing His people than in displaying His power.
The Old Testament book of Judges is a story of a nation gone mad with sin and rebellion. One generation would serve God, but then the ones that immediately followed turned far from Him. What went wrong? Why didn't the children follow the religion of their parents? Find out now as Stephen begins his study of Israel's judges.
If God really is sovereign and He has promised to meet all our needs, then why do we covet? In this message Stephen reminds us that contentment will be found when we stop asking for more from God and start asking for more of God.
Our tongue has more influence on people than our income, our figure, our face, our wardrobe, our car, and our home combined. Our tongues can mend a marriage or tear it apart. Our tongues can heal a church or destroy it. So how beautiful is your tongue? Find out now as Stephen continues his series, "Down from Sinai."
Stealing is wrong. We know that because it's one of the Ten Commandments. But why is it wrong? What harm does it really do? Why does God hate it so much? That's what we really need to find out.
We are constantly bombarded with images of sexual promiscuity in our modern culture and they come under the title, "sexual expression." But the Bible is clear that sexual sin carries a high price. "Flee youthful lusts," it says . . . and that literally means, "Run for your life!"
The church has sent mixed messages to the world about the issue of abortion. 'Choice' is the buzzword of the day. Stephen indicates that the One who holds that choice should be none other than a sovereign Lord.
What does God mean when He tells us to honor our fathers and mothers? Is this just a rule for kids or is it for adults as well? In this message Stephen explains the 5th commandment and shows us how to obey it practically.
One of the most difficult laws to understand is the one about the Sabbath. God says to "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy." But what does He mean, "keep it holy?" Does that law even apply to us today since we meet on Sunday rather than Saturday? In this message Stephen answers those questions for us.
What does it mean to take the Lord's Name in vain? Is it simply using His name as an expletive or is there a lot more to it? In this message Stephen reveals what the 2nd commandment is really all about . . . and it isn't what you think!
God takes worship seriously. So if we find ourselves coming before Him frivolously and apathetically, we should take a look back at Exodus 20 and be reminded of how frightening His holiness is. Just because we can now come boldly before Him through the Grace of His Son doesn't mean we should come comfortably.
What is the role of the 10 Commandments in the Church Age? Are we still supposed to abide by them? Haven't they become a little outdated due to advances in technology and shifts in culture? Stephen answers those questions and more in this message.
Moses experienced something that few other men in history have ever experienced: he saw God in person. What must that encounter have been like? In this message Stephen discusses what Moses learned on that Sinai Summit and and what we can learn from it as well.
Meekness is not weakness. It is strength under control. And it also an attribute that God regards very highly. So let's join Stephen in this message as shows us how to be more like Moses and less like the rest of Israel.
What do you do when you get burned out spiritually? It happens to all of us, doesn't it? Moses was one of the greatest leaders the world has seen but even he experienced an emotional breakdown. We can't be immune to it, but we can be ready for it. So let's join Stephen in this message as he tells us how.
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New believers often think that, because theyve been saved, life from now on will be a picnic. The truth is, however, that the Christian walk is a battlefield, with pummeling enemy fire and hard-fought victories. Throughout Scripture we are charged to put on our armor and use every weapon the Lord has given us for battle with the enemy. Here, the Apostle John warns us to stay alert, so we dont lose the ground weve gained or forfeit our full reward in heaven.
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When someone says they believe in Jesus, we cant presume its the real Jesus. False teachers are proclaiming many different versions of Jesus to give people what they want to hearand lead them away from the Truth. This is Satans commission. In this lesson from 2 John, Pastor Davey unpacks Johns warning about the deceptive messages being spread (as true now as it was then), equipping us to identify the false teachers so prevalent today.
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Can love be commanded? Isnt it a feeling thats out of our control? According to Scripture, Christians are, in fact, commanded to love one another with a divine agape lovelove that is choice, love that overcomes feelings. In these verses, the Apostle John defines agape love as obedience to Gods will. Here, Pastor Davey expounds upon this truth, describing how walking in love keeps our hearts from growing cold toward others and toward God.
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Today, as it was in the Garden of Eden, the enemy chips away at Gods truth through patient erosionhe tweaks and adapts it until what is believed is no truth at all. Therefore, its not surprising that our current culture embraces so many lies. As parents, our goal is that our children choose to walk in truth, and this lesson from 2 John calls us to be encouraged when they areand to keep praying when theyre not.
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In our culture of moral relativism, truth is often defined as yours or minebut its never absolute. However, as Believers, we can rest in the knowledge that there is a Divinely determined truth. In this lesson, Pastor Davey looks to the words of the Apostle John to remind us that Christ-followers are bound together by our love for truth. And, despite the waxing and waning cultural norms, truth endures forever, transforming us through its mercy, grace and peace.
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Even in the salutation of the Apostle Johns Second Letter, he offers profound words of encouragement to the anonymous woman to whom he is writing. He calls her chosen. His letters opening reminds this woman that she and her children have not been forgotten, and they are lovedby John and the Lord. Whatever our circumstances or challenges, let us remember who we are in Christ and stand firm on the promises of Go.
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Stephen and Scott discuss questions phoned in by listeners. Please note that there is NO transcript available for this program.
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In typical fashion, Paul wraps up his letter to theRomans by greeting and thanking diverse individuals who are worthy of affirmation. But before they get too big-headed, Paul reminds them that God is the One who really deserves the credit.The gallery ofour faith is just a hall in the greater gallery of God's grace.
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At one point in John Bunyans famous work, A Pilgrims Progress, Pilgrim and his friend travel through a town called Vanity Fair. The town is a lot like yours and mine: materialistic, self-absorbed, pleasure-seeking, and God-rejecting. Temptation was lurking around every corner. Inthis message Stephenasks us to consider how well we are surviving the onslaught of temptation that surrounds us every day in our own Vanity Fair. In Bunyans allegory, Pilgrims friend didnt make it out alive. Will you?
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In Romans 16:17-18, the Apostle Paul interrupts his letter of commendation to warn the Church about false teachers. Its a warning as relevant to us today as it was to those Christians in Rome. Solet's join Stephenin this messageas he gives us the marks of a false teacher.
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Theres a hall of fame for just about everything nowadays. Theres a basketball hall of fame, a bicycling hall of fame, a nurses hall of fame, an aviation hall of fame, a quilters hall of fame; and the list goes on and on! In Romans chapter 16, however, we discover that God has a hall of fame as well. But unlike our worldly displays, the heroes in Gods hall are not praised for great feats of strength, brilliance, or artistry. They are honored for their service and humility. So lets join Stephen now as he shows us a few of the people on display.
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Have you ever heard the saying, No man is an island? Well the Apostle Paul, spiritual and energetic as he was, would have said the same thing. In Romans 16:3-5, he introduces us to a Godly couple who poured into him as much as he poured into others. Were it not for their persistent ministry, Paul would not have been the Apostle he was.
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God knows Your name and He knows everything about you. You might walk down the street or walk down the aisle of your Church and feel like just a face in the crowd. But there is coming a day when God will call you by name. He will embrace you as His child . . . and He will reward you for all the things you did for his glory that no one else saw. What a day that will be!
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There is no doubt that the "homegoing" of a young life, especially one whose life promised so much for the gospel of Jesus Christ, is often confusing and, in our perspective, tragic. One author referred to the death of a committed Christian at the early stages of great potential as, "The sun going down at noon."But what we learn from these men and women is that the best time to walk with God is always today. We never know what will happen tomorrow.
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There are many fascinating stories of prodigals in the Bible, but the story we find in 2 Chronicles is especially fascinating. Why? Because this prodigal is a King. What made him run away? Find out now.
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In this message Hezekiah asks God to grant him a wish and God accepts. But what happens nextin Hezekiah's lifeis a warning to all of us. If the moral of this story could be summed up in a single phrase, it would be this: be careful what you wish for!
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When you get saved it doesn't mean your troubles will be end. It most likely means your troubles will begin!That's nota great sales pitch for following God, but understanding that helps us to notharbor unreasonable expectations. God never promised to keep usaway from the Goliathsin our lives . . . but He did promise to give us strength in our stand against them.
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A newkingis seated on the thronein Judah. He comes from a line ofmen who gaveno regardto Godor His law. It looks to be the same old, same old. But is it possible for a man who grew up in a pagan home with unbelieving parents to love God?Is it possible that this King will finally turn the nation back to the Savior?It would be a surprising conversion, for sure . . . but God is full of surprises!
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The most amazing thing about the Gospel isn't that God saves sinners . . . it's that He saves the worst sinners. Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. Is that you today?
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If Barnabas had taken a personality test, he would probably have been tagged an ENFJ: Extroverted intuitive Feeling Judging. Stephen calls him a 'bridge builder.' He was there to give Saul the support he needed in his early Christian experience and helped set him on his way to spiritual greatness. In this message Stephen tells us that we can be a bridge builder, too.
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Godsent Ananias on a mission to find Saul --the merciless persecutor of the Church.But Ananias didn't know that Saul was a changed man. He didn't know that instead ofmeeting a blood-thirsty, religious zealot he wouldmeet a blind, humble,newborn Christian. Jesus had forgiven Saul for his crimes... would Ananias?
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That God would save anyone is amazing, but that He would save someone like Paul is particularly remarkable. In fact, Pauls conversion might be the greatest reversal in human history. How God would change him from the Churchs greatest persecutor to the Churchs greatest preacher is a mystery that Paul never quite understood . But its also a gift he never quite got over!
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Do you think of yourself as a very committed Christian? Well consider Philip for a moment. God called him to leave the comfort of his homeandwalk a desert road.No mission, no time-table, and no promise of a safe return . . . just a call to go.Are you ready for that kind of commitment?
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Stephen and Scott discuss questions phoned in by listeners. Please note that there is NO transcript available for this program.
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Much of the holy confusion abounding today has come about from a desire to get holy in a hurry. People would rather have a short lived experience than a long lived obedience. But there is no shortcut to sanctification, it is a lifetime of pursuit and persistence!
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The Church is full ofpeople who are sharing their dreams, visions, signs and supernatural encounters. They will not be held accountable to the Word of truth if it disagrees with their experience. We live in an era of Holy Confusion!
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Why do you call yourself a Christian?Is it because you thinkit willhelp you get through difficult trials in life? Is itbecause it seems to be the cool thing to do? Or is it becauseyou were a sinner in need of a Savior. Only by throwing yourself upon His grace alone for salvation can you experience the REAL power of God's salvation!
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In the first year or two of Church history, Christians are writing positive messages on the walls and walkways in and around their cities due to the religion freedom they were given. But that freedom is about to leave. Persecution will reach the homes and churches of these believers and will test their faith like nothing else before. What will their message be now?
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