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How Far Will God Go?
God doesn't encourage us to take advantage of his "good graces" - but out of his love he allows humans to do just that, if they so choose.
Trusting God – Rejecting Religion
We focus on two illusions that enslave billions of people: 1) Contrasted with grace-based trust in God, religious self sufficiency alienates us from God, and 2) Attempts to earn God's favor through our efforts lead to pride in religious accomplishments, in complete opposition to the humility imparted to us by the mind of Christ.
Disaster Cannot Destroy Hope – Part 2
Jeremiah has been called the weeping prophet as well as the prophet of consolation. Out of the tragedy and sorrow God used Jeremiah to convey faith and hope.
Disaster Cannot Destroy Hope – Part 1
The life and times of Jeremiah were intricately interwoven into the mission God gave him. Though destruction, devastation and despair permeated his life Jeremiah's world is filled with hope.
Spiritual Blessings
The emphasis on human love we hear during the season of Valentine's Day helps us to focus on God's love for us. He lavishly pours out "every spiritual blessing in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3) on us.
The Great Grace Give-Away
It might be hard to get our tongues around the name of the Old Testament character "Mephibosheth" but David's kindness towards him is an incredible illustration of God's grace, and how he relentlessly searches for us.
Don’t Be Afraid
No matter what might happen to us during this year, whether we might expect troubles and trials, or whether they may be unexpected, Jesus reaches out to us, comforting and assuring us, "Do not be afraid."
The Courtroom of Our Lives
Greg talks about the courtroom in which we all find ourselves -- and how we need to understand who’s who in the courtroom.
In Remembrance of Me
Before we come to the Table of the Lord we consider the significance of remembering Jesus, and eating of the Bread of life.
Let God’s People Go!
Those trapped by Christ-less religion are in a legalistic form of slavery. Listen in as Greg teaches "Let God's People Go!"
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR004.mp3
When Religion Gives God a Bad Name
Faith dies when the spiritually hungry do not receive the Bread of Life, when those in desperate need are seduced by religious junk food and become convinced God can be gained or lost on the basis of human performance.
An Offer We Can’t Refuse
God is having a banquet, and every seat will be filled - one way or the other! The seats at the table may not be filled with those you would expect to accept the invitation, but they will be filled.
Some Time Later
Elijah encountered times when the water ran dry, then some time later the food ran out, and then some time later death visited the home he was living in. As long as we live in our bodies of flesh, it's just one problem after another - but the good news is that God offers us new life!
The Gospel According to Isaiah – Part 3
Greg concludes this three-part series with the keynote passage of Isaiah 53:1-6, a passage Martin Luther once announced as the "Fifth Gospel."
The Gospel According to Isaiah – Part 2
As our three-part series studying the gospel in Isaiah continues, our keynote passage is Isaiah 40:1-11 - yet another passage used by Handel for the lyrics to his majestic "Messiah."
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR294.mp3
The Gospel According to Isaiah – Part 1
The good news is not limited to, nor was it first proclaimed in the New Testament. Join us for this fascinating three-part series as we discover the many Christ-centered teachings of Isaiah. Isaiah 9:2-7
The Universal Body of Christ
Paul's letter to the Ephesians offers incredible insights into the nature of the church - the body of Christ. Join us for this fascinating study.
Are You a Believer?
Find out how replacement beliefs like dish towel religion can insidiously diminish and devalue God's love.
Prayer – What to Pray About
Prayer is an opportunity for us to listen to God -- we pray not so much that we can change God, but that he can change us. In this program Greg talks about our relationship with God in prayer.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0358.mp3
Christianity = Freedom from Human Regulation
How do you define Christianity? Most people, Christian and non-Christian alike, would answer with a list of restrictions and taboos, but that's not a biblical definition of Christianity. Christianity = freedom from human regulations. Greg discusses what Colossians 2 tells us.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0288.mp3