No matter how good you try to be or how many church services you attend the only way any of us can truly please God is through authentic faith So what separates true faith from empty religious activity That's what Pastor John Munro discusses on this edition of The Verdict as he continues our study in the book of Matthew [... more]

There's a real place called hell and a lot of churches won't even preach on it But Jesus spoke about it often so why have we gone quiet We walk through what salvation really rescues us from and why the stakes matter Then we look at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew and what it says about the end of the age Why Churches Won't Preach on Hell Why Jesus Told Parables and Why Hell Matters The Most Misunderstood Parable The Message That Saved My Wife Why Hasn't Judgment Begun When Judgment Comes and What to [... more]

Share a commentA lot of Christians feel cornered right now and the reflex is to fight harder for personal and religious rights We slow that instinct down and hold it up next to Jesus' words in Luke and Matthew where he delivers a very different kind of bill of rights for his followers pray for the people who oppose you refuse revenge when you're insulted stop demanding vindication and hold your possessions with open hands We talk about what this looks like when the pressure is real including stories of persecuted believers and the reminder that the church has always [... more]

Are you physically emotionally or spiritually exhausted Jesus offers a deeply personal invitation Come to Me and find rest for your soul Discover what His words in Matthew mean for anyone carrying burdens that have become too heavy [... more]

Who is the parable of the sower really about We pick up the parables with Nathan's story that caught King David and see why Jesus held up a mirror instead of offering an explanation Then let's walk through Matthew and its four soils from the hardened wayside to the stony and thorny ground to the good soil and ask which one is ours Nathan's Parable and Thou Art the Man Why Parables Work Like a Mirror Ryan's Story and the Parable of the Sower Understanding vs Receiving The Hard Path Stony Thorny or Good Which Soil Are You If You [... more]

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels Matthew This short verse is packed with important theological More [... more]

Why did Jesus tell stories that some people were never meant to understand The answer runs through one word in the Bible mystery Let's trace mystery from the parables in Matthew back to the word raz in Daniel and walk through Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue and the stone cut without hands Then we ask what God's covert operation means for how we live Wired for Story Why Jesus Spoke in Parables Matthew What Mystery Really Means and Doesn't Raz God's Secret Plan and Nebuchadnezzar's Dream The Statue the Stone and the Kingdoms of the World God's Covert Operation and [... more]

There's no deception with bigger consequences than to think you're a Christian when truth is you're not So where do you stand How can you know for sure that your faith is real that your sins are paid for and that your eternity is certain Consider those questions with John MacArthur as he continues his series called Salvation Survey Click the icon below to listen [... more]

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Peter Rosenberger challenges Christians to take seriously their responsibility to participate in the communities where God has placed them including the responsibility to vote Drawing from passages such as Matthew Jeremiah and Galatians Peter discusses the difference between trusting God's sovereignty and using it as an excuse for passivity He also explores the importance of biblical literacy sharing why Christians should examine every teaching against Scripture rather than choosing only the passages that affirm what they already believe Peter reflects on suffering caregiving self-examination and the danger of creating a version of God [... more]

For those who desire a relationship with God through Jesus Christ we must understand that this relationship is not one of compromise it's one of trust and surrender On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro challenges us to reconsider what it means to live for Christ as he continues in the Gospel of Matthew [... more]

On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro returns to the book of Matthew to observe one of the greatest personal dramas in the Gospels A young man brings a sincere question to Jesus and Jesus issues a challenge that remains relevant today What does it take to find Treasure in Heaven [... more]

In this powerful episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita sits down with Erin Hitch of Douglasville Georgia for an honest and inspiring conversation about marriage faith health forgiveness and overcoming the wounds of the past Erin shares the noticeable transformation she witnessed in her husband Matthew after attending Man Camp including how he became more intentional about prayer making God-centered decisions and leading his family She also opens up about their family's health journey and the changes they've experienced along the way But the heart of this episode comes when Erin asks a deeply personal question How do you [... more]

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Introduction A Nation on the Edge of the Promised Land The Lord is now leading us into a specific place That's what this message is all about It has an unusual title Be Sure Be Very Very Sure I believe that God is doing the same thing now that He was doing at the time when the nation of Israel first went into the promised land Keep in mind when they went into the promised land it was after years in the wilderness years of captivity followed by years in the wilderness because of an evil report brought to them [... more]

What happens when believers recognize that their influence doesn't end at the church doors God has placed Christians in neighborhoods workplaces schools and positions of leadership for a purpose But are we fully embracing the opportunities He has given us On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex sits down with Scott Thomson lead pastor of River of Life Church in Oroville California and a three-term city council member Drawing from his experience in both ministry and public service Scott shares his passion for church renewal and discusses what it means to faithfully engage the people and needs [... more]

As believers our judgment is sealed It is finished It is done So why are we still talking about judgment In this episode we continue our series on eternity by working through the judgments that are still coming not for your salvation which is already settled but for nations and for how believers actually lived We trace the judgment of the nations through Joel Isaiah and Matthew 's sheep and the goats and carefully unpack a hard teaching that nations and generations will answer for how they treated God's people without that changing the truth that salvation is by grace [... more]

For many people happiness is as elusive as the proverbial pot of gold at the end of a rainbow They try this they try that they try nearly everything else and just find the whole pursuit quite trying If they'd only flip to Matthew chapter they'd discover how to find happiness written in black and white And that's where we'll turn today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie brings a message called How to Be Happy Hear his additional messages on the subject at harvest org Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and [... more]

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews Russ continues his study of Hosea and explores what it means to have a heart that is prone to wander from God He discusses the incredible love patience and mercy of God while also examining the danger of relying on religious rituals and outward appearances instead of genuine faith and obedience Through passages from Hosea Matthew Hebrews Psalms and other books of the Bible Russ emphasizes God's desire for mercy a broken and contrite heart repentance and a personal relationship with Him The episode ultimately asks an important question Do you [... more]

We have full confidence that the blood of Jesus has cleansed us of our sins But there's still that one dark figure on the horizon that quietly terrifies a lot of Christians the unpardonable sin In this episode we close out our ten-day series on sin by tackling it directly We start by correcting a myth that's caused real pain for real families no suicide is not the unforgivable sin From there we walk through what Jesus actually said in Matthew and Mark and why blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is a matter of willful deliberate rejection not a moment [... more]

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What happens when a generation hungry for truth encounters the transforming power of Jesus Christ In the late s and s the Jesus Movement swept across America changing lives reshaping Christian music and leaving a spiritual legacy that is still being felt today On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex welcomes Matthew Ward acclaimed author the youngest of nine children and a member of the legendary Christian music group nd Chapter of Acts Matthew takes us back to the days of the Jesus Movement a remarkable spiritual awakening that transformed countless lives and helped shape a generation [... more]

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth Matthew All is a tiny word but its all-encompassing meaning indicates its great importance especially when in re More [... more]

In a world that constantly pushes us toward more faster and busier Jesus offers a different way In Matthew - Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him and find rest True rest isn't simply doing less or escaping our responsibilities It's learning to walk with Jesus allowing Him to carry what we were never meant to carry A steady life doesn't wait until empty to refuel [... more]

How can we be certain that the Gospels of Matthew Mark Luke and John are historical fact and not simply fabricated stories like we find in Greek mythology On Truth For Life Alistair Begg looks at the evidence for the reliability of the Gospels ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Mark Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount If you struggle to pray because your mind drifts you don't know [... more]

What happens when we pray and what can God do when we're willing to share the story of what He has done in our lives On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex sits down with author and speaker Daniel Fazzina for an encouraging conversation about the power of prayer and the importance of sharing your testimony God is real He is present and He is at work in our lives When we invite Him into our hearts and trust Him with our circumstances we are never alone And the stories of what God has done for us [... more]

The new religion of the day is tolerance What used to be a beautiful concept of recognizing and respecting others' beliefs without sharing them is now a toxic practice In this message Adrian Rogers shares the true context of tolerance the good the bad and the ugly [... more]

Do you have any crosses without the little man on it That's a real question a woman once asked in a jewelry store And it says more about how we've sanitized the cross today than we'd like to admit In this message Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through the darkest hour in human history and the love that held Jesus there Notes Luke The cross was not a fashion statement It was the most scandalous horrifying symbol imaginable Next to Christ's arrival in Bethlehem the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are the most important events in human history At the [... more]

Fairness is a wonderful human attribute we learn about when we're young and demand of each other as we grow But we must remember that God is not fair He's something better In this message Adrian Rogers explains the Parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew and how God is good even when He's not fair [... more]

What does it mean to truly thrive as a Christian In this episode Matthew Weathers challenges young believers to reject mediocrity live boldly for God's glory and lead with courage in a culture that desperately needs the Gospel Drawing from Luke he explains how Jesus modeled intentional growth in wisdom stature and favor with God and others Hear how biblical truth discipline courage and a focus on Christ can equip the next generation to live with purpose and make a lasting Kingdom impact [... more]

Matt Slick Live Live Broadcast of is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry CARM Matt answers questions on topics such as The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues You can also email questions to Matt using info carm org Put Radio Show Question in the Subject line Answers will be discussed in a future show Topics Include Should Christians Worship on The Sabbath Romans Babies and Salvation Are we in The Last Days Seeing God Matthew -Final Judgment and Righteousness John - Was Jesus a Sinner An Answer to Islam Different Kinds of Apostles September [... more]

Rams GM Les Snead joins the show and discusses the return of Aaron Donald and what it took to get him back on the team the Rams offense centering around QB Matthew Stafford a player that we are not talking about on the Rams Rich Eisen discusses the unwritten rules in baseball and it drives him nuts Rich plays the Win-Loss game for the Los Angeles Chargers with a life-long fan of the team Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

And lo I am with you always even unto the end of the world Amen Matthew A favorite old song of many senior citizens of this writer at least is the sentimental I rsq More [... more]

Is there someone in your life who you're struggling to forgive Someone who has hurt you in such a way that seems beyond your ability to forgive On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro concludes his study in Matthew with a lesson on the choice of forgiveness Let's learn how to Forgive From the Heart [... more]

Mission aviation is opening doors for the gospel in places where traditional ministry can be difficult to reach In this episode of Truth Talk Live Pius Guthrie shares his journey from being afraid of flying to discovering a passion for aviation and a calling to serve God through it He discusses his training at Liberty University the importance of Christian education and his desire to follow God wherever He leads The conversation also highlights the impact mission pilots can have in bringing the gospel Bibles and hope to remote communities around the world Pius challenges listeners to put Jesus first [... more]

When a brother or sister in Christ repeatedly sins against you and doesn't repent how are we meant to handle this difficult situation What does Scripture tell us to do On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro explores the step-by-step biblical process of Spiritual Restoration as he continues a study in the book of Matthew [... more]

Nobody backslides overnight It's neglect here a missed prayer there a compromise in another area and before you know it you're sinking That's exactly what happened to Simon Peter The night before the cross he boasted he'd never abandon Jesus even if everyone else did Within hours he'd fallen asleep when he should've been praying swung a sword when he should've trusted God followed at a distance instead of staying close and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd When a servant girl recognized him Peter cursed and swore he didn't even know Jesus Immediately the rooster [... more]

On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex offers a powerful and timely encouragement on what it means to maintain personal revival and cultivate a dynamic growing relationship with Christ Spiritual vitality doesn't happen by accident It requires an ongoing pursuit of God a heart that remains sensitive to His presence and a daily commitment to walking closely with Him This episode is an inspiring reminder to rekindle your passion for Christ deepen your faith and live each day in the light of His truth growing stronger in your relationship with Jesus and allowing His presence to shape [... more]

In a chaotic world how do we stay steady In Matthew - Jesus points us toward spiritual disciplines that create stability in our lives giving prayer and fasting These aren't empty religious rituals they are intentional rhythms that keep bringing us back to what matters most Discipline is choosing ahead of time what matters most instead of allowing the moment to decide for us Because chaos doesn't require intentionality Discipline does In this message Pastor Josh Evans challenges us to build daily spiritual habits that strengthen our walk with God and prepare us to remain steady when life gets busy [... more]

We've all experienced wonderful mountaintop moments in life But what happens after one of these moments Eventually we come back to earth and may find ourselves in a valley of doubt and despair On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro continues our study in the Gospel of Matthew and shares what to do when our faith is weak [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]