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Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 13, 2026

Is Bearing Fruit Optional for Christians?

Most of us were told the urgent thing is to get saved and then we coast Jesus told a short little-known parable about a tree that wasn't bearing fruit and what happens to that tree says a lot about us In this episode we read Luke and walk through what comes before it from Jesus' warnings about being ready to why we change the subject when the Holy Spirit convicts us Let's also look at how John the Baptist describes fruit and the difference between grace and mercy Saved Then What Is Bearing Fruit Optional Reading the Fig Tree Parable [... more]

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Abidan Shah

November 11, 2026

The Good Samaritan Isn't Just About Being Nice

Everyone knows the Good Samaritan but not everyone knows why Jesus told it A lawyer asked Jesus a question and the story Jesus told in reply was aimed at the question behind it In this episode we read Luke and back up to the conversation that started it then look at who the Samaritans were and why Jews and Samaritans did not get along Let's also see what James and John asked Jesus to do in Luke and what it teaches us about mercy Mr Rogers and the Question of a Good Neighbor Parables Are Mirrors Who Are You in [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 11, 2026

Someone Better Than Angels - Part 1 of 2

In the past God has spoken to us through angels But the book of Hebrews opens by pointing to Jesus as the pinnacle of God's revelation In this message Pastor Lutzer explores the first of seven excellencies of Christ and His superiority to angels When God speaks through His Son he does so with both clarity and power This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to [... more]

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Abidan Shah

November 10, 2026

The Storm in Jesus' Parable Isn't the One You Think

We all want to decorate our Christian lives but a lot of us haven't built on the proper foundation yet Jesus' parable of the two builders is one of the best known in the Bible and the storm in it may not be the one you expect In this episode we walk through Matthew from why Matthew and Luke word the parable differently to who Jesus was actually talking to on the mountain Let's look at what it means to build on the rock and what the storm is really pointing to Building by the Book Tim the Toolman and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 09, 2026

Redeeming Your Goals with Jordan Raynor

Setting goals can be a wise and worthwhile pursuit Whether we're building a career saving for retirement improving our health or investing in our families goals help us live with purpose and intentionality But how do we pursue our ambitions without allowing success to define us Proverbs reminds us The heart of man plans his way but the LORD establishes his steps God never intended for our accomplishments to become the measure of our worth Our identity is secure in Christ not in what we achieve That means we can dream boldly plan wisely and work faithfully while trusting God [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church Rich Powell

November 09, 2026

God’s People at Work Daniel 4:8-9

How are you known in your workplace Are you living out your sacred calling in your daily work In Daniel's work not a job he desired by the way but one forced on him in captivity he was known throughout the pagan world of Babylon for his wisdom and his connection to the divine He was distinguished from the king's other counselors Daniel did his work with excellence integrity and humility and God gave him insight to interpret the king's dreams In this message from Daniel - Pastor Rich challenges the idea that sacred work only happens within pastoral vocation [... more]

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Abidan Shah

November 06, 2026

What the 2026 Midterms Mean for American Christians

The midterm results are in and the numbers have us asking who showed up who stayed home and why For Christians there's a deeper question what does this mean for the church and the nation we're handing to the next generation Let's walk through the voter numbers take your calls and look at what Scripture says about engaging with politics when neither option is perfect We also talk about salt and light Joseph and Daniel in pagan courts and why hope is faith on tiptoes Did America Change Its Mind The Biggest Shift Young People Are We Headed to Babylon [... more]

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Abidan Shah

November 05, 2026

Salvation Is Free. So Why Does Following Jesus Cost So Much?

Salvation is a free gift but following Jesus will cost us everything we have Have we really counted the cost Let's walk through Luke where Jesus turns to a great crowd and tells them what it takes to be his disciple and look at what he means by hating our families We also hear what the tower builder and the king going to war teach us about finishing what we start Salvation Is Free Discipleship Isn't Why Were the Crowds Following Jesus Does Jesus Really Want Us to Hate Our Families When Following Jesus Means Leaving Family What Is Holding [... more]

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Abidan Shah

November 04, 2026

Can You Know the Bible and Still Make Foolish Decisions?

Some of us know the Bible inside and out yet struggle to make wise decisions in everyday life Jesus told a story that sounds wrong at first and ends up showing us where wisdom with money really begins Let's walk through Luke and the parable of the unjust steward looking at what the master actually praised and what the word shrewd really means We also see why Jesus told it to the Pharisees and how we can be generous faithful stewards instead of being mastered by money Book Smart Street Smart or Both The Parable That Seems to Reward a [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 04, 2026

Should You Be a Landlord?

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

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Abidan Shah

November 03, 2026

The Parable of the Vineyard Workers and the Rich Young Ruler

We spend years serving Jesus and then a parable seems to put the latecomers ahead of us in line If the first will be last how do we get our reward Let's walk through Matthew and the parable of the workers in the vineyard tracing it back to the rich young ruler in Matthew to see who the first and the last really are Along the way we look at what it means to be possessed by our possessions and what Peter was really asking when he wanted to know what we get for following Jesus Faithful for Years and [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

November 03, 2026

Q&A With Koloff #299 Robby Dilmore

What does it mean to live life wholeheartedly And how do you build meaningful lasting relationships while keeping God at the center of everything you do On this episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita Koloff welcomes special guest Robby Dillmore host of The Christian Car Guy Show for an engaging conversation about faith personal transformation biblical manhood and the importance of intentional relationships Robbie shares how Man Camp profoundly impacted his life not only spiritually but physically emotionally financially and in his marriage He opens up about his journey of transformation the power of pursuing God's heart and the [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 02, 2026

Salvation Is Free, but It Wasn't Cheap

Have you ever felt like you just weren't good enough for God What if in Christ you're already highly favored We walk through Ephesians and what it means to be accepted in the beloved redeemed by his blood and rich in grace Then we look at why salvation is free to us but never cheap and who the ransom was actually paid to Is God Disappointed in You You Are Highly Favored in the Beloved Salvation Is Free but It Wasn't Cheap Who Was the Ransom Paid To The Riches of God's Grace and the Prodigal Son The Father Who [... more]

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Abidan Shah

October 30, 2026

Reaching a Generation That Never Learned the Bible

What do you say to someone who has never heard the gospel and doesn't know the first thing about the Bible And what happens when a whole generation comes to the faith late We walk through Paul's ministry in Ephesus in Acts and what the gospel did to a wealthy city built around the Temple of Artemis Then we look at Jesus' warning to the church in Ephesus in Revelation and what it means for our churches today Why Don't People Know the Bible Anymore What Are We Really Saved From Ephesus Worshiped Artemis Then Paul Showed Up Why Paul [... more]

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Abidan Shah

October 29, 2026

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Explained

Have you ever done the very thing you scolded someone else for doing Jesus told a parable about two men who prayed in the temple and only one of them went home right with God We walk through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke and why tax collectors were so hated Then we look at how the Pharisees were doing the same things and what it really means to be justified Have You Ever Done What You Scolded Someone For The Pharisee Who Thanked God He Wasn't Like Others The Tax Collector's Prayer and Why [... more]

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Abidan Shah

October 28, 2026

How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You

Through Christ we can forgive anyone for anything but forgiveness is a journey and it doesn't always end in reconciliation What do we do when we're not ready to forgive or when going back isn't safe We reread Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew and look at what forgiveness is and what it isn't Then we talk about how to start when we're not ready and one surprising prayer that can set us free Can You Forgive Anyone for Anything What Does Matthew Really Mean Forgiveness Is a Solo Decision Not Forgetting Forgiveness Is Not Reconciliation How Do [... more]

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Abidan Shah

October 27, 2026

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Explained

Why is it so much easier to receive forgiveness than to give it Jesus told a parable about a servant who was forgiven an impossible debt and then refused to forgive someone who owed him far less We walk through Matthew and what Jesus meant by seventy times seven and why Old Testament debt laws and a first-century loophole matter Then we look at how God paid our sin debt in full and what that means for the way we forgive others Why Forgiveness Starts With Your Debt The Servant Who Wouldn't Forgive Seventy Times Seven Was a Hidden Hint [... more]

Grace To You

John MacArthur

October 27, 2026

Moses: The Decisions of Faith (B)

When life heats up and trials come where can you find the strength to overcome discouragement and persevere in your faith What does it take to trust God in every circumstance even the midst of hardship Well there are some excellent biblical examples you can learn from you'll see in John MacArthur's continuing study titled A Faith That Pleases God Click the icon below to listen [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 22, 2026

Are You Praying Like You Really Need God?

Most of us pray like everything is under control as if we're just dropping in to say hi to a buddy But what if God is looking for a little desperation from us We walk through Jesus' two parables on prayer the friend at midnight in Luke and the unjust judge in Luke Then we ask what how much more means for the way we pray and how we can come to God with real need Is Your Prayer Life Too Casual Are We Ready for What We Ask For Two Parables One Question How Much More God Is Not [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 21, 2026

Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve?

Most of us think of sin as a mistake but what if it's actually a debt we can never repay And what does Jesus' parable of the two debtors say about the One who paid it for us We walk through Luke and the woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears Then we look at why Simon the Pharisee missed the point and how we can avoid missing it too Death Taxes and Debt Why Good Works Can't Pay the Debt Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables One Woman Two [... more]