In Mark 7, there is a dispute between Jesus and the Pharisees. The issue then was ceremonial washings which were the tradition of men. In our day, the traditions we use to nullify the word of God are different, but they make Jesus every bit as mad as the Pharisees’ traditions did.
This message looks at what is wrong with man-made traditions and where they eventually lead us.
Approx. 43 min.Â
God has revealed much to us in His word, but some things haven’t been revealed. These are the “secret things” of God. This message on Deut. 29:29 shows the importance of understanding the concept of things secret and things revealed.Â
Almost all the problems in the church stem from either ignoring the revealed things, or from seeking to know the secret things which God has not shared with us.
Approx. 42 Min.
Nearly everyone agrees that the education of children is important. Yet how many Christians have even spent one hour looking into what the Bible says about it?
This message looks at Deuteronomy 6:4-9, the classic passage on education that tells us the purpose and the method for educating children according to Scripture.
Note: the recording started after the first paragraph of this talk, and it isn’t the best quality. My apologies.Â
Approx. 51 min.
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When most Christians hear the word gospel, they usually think of how Jesus died to save their soul. While this is true, that’s only part of the gospel.
This message shows how the word gospel in Scripture refers to much more than God saving us from our sins. The biblical gospel is way bigger than most realize.
Approx. 44 min.
The Great Commission in Matthew’s Gospel is one of the better known passages in the Bible. And yet, most don’t truly appreciate just how great it really is. If you believe the Great Commission is only about people being saved or churches being planted, your view of the commission is too small!
Approx: 45 min.Â
False Christians are not bothered by their sin; true Christians are. Sometimes, however, Christians can be discouraged by the sin in their life, even to the point of dispair.
This message reminds us of the fact that God is the one who removes sin in the life of a true believer. Instead of despairing, have confidence that He who began a good work in you will complete it.
Approx. 22 min.
The apostle Paul had a life marked by suffering. But God also gave him a special privilege: it appears he was the one to announce to Caesar that a new era in world history had begun. This announcement was thousands of years in the making, and Paul got to give it.
This message gives a brief sketch of Paul’s life and teaching, and his special place in history. Approx. 22 min.Â
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The Protestant Reformation is often regarded as one of the most important times in world history. This audio message touches upon the lives of the men whom God used, what they believed, how their teachings lead to the founding of America, and why we must honor (and yet build upon) their contributions to the Kingdom of God.
Approx. 53 minutes
Hebrews 12:26-28 describes a great “shaking” that took place in the 1st century. But this isn’t the only time in history that God has shaken things up. This message gives the reasons and results of God’s shakings in history. We’re going through a shaking in our day, but why? Hebrews 12 has the answer.
Approx. 18 min.
Nathan Bedford Forrest fought for the South, owned slaves, and some say he was in the Klu Klux Klan. Because of this, Forrest should clearly be seen as a “devil,” right? While that is the opinion of many, this message looks at the rest of the story of the man referred to as “that devil Forrest.”
Approx. 19 min.