753 results for tag: daily sermon

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks

Isaiah 42:1-4 can help us fit God into the biblical revelation of who Jesus was and is, rather than trying to make Jesus fit into the god Christ-less religion has caused us to know.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR344.mp3

Jesus Cleans Up Toxic Religious Trash

Our society knows that physical garbage is toxic, but is often blissfully unaware of the negative spiritual impact of religious trash spewed into our culture. The good news is that Jesus picks up that trash, and disposes of it!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR310.mp3

We Don’t Need No Stinking Religion

As we continue our study in Philippians we learn that when all is said and done, what matters most in our lives is Jesus. Religious customs, ceremonies, traditions and religious trappings don't even come close to the "surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord" (Phil. 3:8).   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR309.mp3

Don’t Let Religion Suck All the Joy Out of Life

There are many messages from a variety of places which tell us that we aren't good enough or doing enough or trying hard enough. In this first of a three-part series based on the book of Philippians we are warned of one of the dangers of religion - it can suck all the joy out of life!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR308.mp3

Heaven Is a Living Sacrifice

There are two dimensions of the kingdom of heaven–and the present dimension is right now! Heaven can’t wait!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR343.mp3

An Extreme Makeover For You!

“Extreme Makeover” T.V. programs are popular because making a new start is always an intriguing proposition. Hebrews 13:20-21 reveals biblical terms that describe our spiritual makeover.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR342.mp3

I Want to See!

Jesus clearly stated that healing the blind, both spiritually and physically, was central to his mission. Yet, Jesus’ followers rebuked a blind man who wanted to ask Jesus to give him his sight!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR338.mp3

Christ-Centered Contentment

Our contentment in Christ, does not come from affluence, achievements or acquisitions. Join Greg and study the secret of Christ-centered contentment.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR337.mp3

The Son of a Preacher Man

What does Jesus mean when he says we will gain our life by losing it (Matthew 16:24-28)? This week we travel back in time to the 1960's, re-living the courageous example of Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflecting on the historically accurate, yet fictional character of Atticus Finch as depicted in To Kill a Mockingbird.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR101.mp3

God’s Great Love In Christ

God's favor - the Bible calls it grace - is not compensation for our good deeds. We are made alive in Christ by his amazing grace, by his great love, not by our works, but for his works!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR336.mp3

Overcoming Bitterness and Resentment

Unresolved bitterness, whether toward another human being, dead or alive, or toward ourselves, can cause us to live in dark places of depression and anxiety. Join Greg in discussing how bitterness and resentment can be overcome.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR335.mp3

You Are Welcome!

Many who have been "vangelized" by evangelical Christians remember their experiences as being filled with judgment and condemnation. Since all are welcomed by Jesus, who took the "welcome mat" off the front porch?   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR334.mp3    

Faith In Another Dimension

Do you have "enough" faith? How can you acquire "more" faith? "How much" faith will it take before God is happy with you?

When No One Else Understands – Pray!

During times when no one else seems to care, during those time of intense pain, in Christ we can experience a new dimension of prayer and our relationship with God and other humans.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR330.mp3

Christian Leaders or Christ-Followers?

We hear so much emphasis and stress on Christian leadership principles - but what about our primary calling, in Christ, to be his followers?   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR329.mp3

From Riches To Rags

The teaching that Jesus became poor that we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9) is one of many paradoxical statements about the gospel. How exactly did Jesus become poor and how exactly does his poverty make us rich? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR328.mp3  

Grace = No More Score Keeping!

Keeping tabs on human performance in the family, at school and at work as well as in the world of athletic endeavors fascinates humans - but did you know that God's grace means no more score-keeping? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR325.mp3  

Christ Alone – The Absolute Center of Our Faith

There are many ways in which the Christ-centered perspective of the biblical message is diminished and devalued. 1 John 1:1-4 provides three illustrations of the centrality of Christ for authentic Christianity. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR324.mp3

Dark Nights Will End – The Son Will Rise

In Les Miserables acclaimed novelist Victor Hugo said "even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise" - echoing the proclamation of Isaiah, "the people walking in darkness have seen a great light."   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR515.mp3

To End All Wars

God gives us all the good we will never need because he wants to, and because he can. Greg illustrates God’s grace with the movie “To End All Wars” — based on the book “Through the Valley of the Kwai.” https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR238.mp3