1753 results for tag: Greg Albrecht

Yesterday, Today and Forever

"Flood waters can't drown love, torrents of rain can't put it out. Love can't be bought, love can't be sold - it's not to be found in the marketplace" (Song of Solomon 8:7, The Message). https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR472.mp3  

Giving Up …

There is no doubt that sacrifice, giving up, and surrendering are hallmarks of Christ-centered faith - but, do we give up something in order to convince God to love us, or do we willingly surrender to him because he has already given us his abundant love? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR471.mp3

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 11, 2023 - Quote for the Day: “The real Jesus, and the authentic Christianity he gives, are buried, like barnacles on a boat, by layers of religious rituals, rules and regulations.”  Originally published in: Bad News Religion ------------------------------------- Help Us Help Others - Give Now

Transforming Prayer

If you're looking for some direction about how your prayers can rise above the level of "give me this - give me that: help me - save me - heal me" then you will want to join us for "Transforming Prayer." https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR467.mp3

My House Will Be Full

While good, church going folk of Jesus’ day excluded many “non-members” and those they determined to be ne’er-do-wells from their banquets and festivities, Jesus proclaimed that all are invited — he said “my house will be full.” https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR466.mp3

CWR Video – “Fly Me to the Moon” – by Greg Albrecht

Short 4 minute video by Greg Albrecht.

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 9, 2023 - Quote for the Day: “Christ-less religions that fly the flag of Christ… are themselves guilty of massive attacks, savagery and brutalities of others – simply because ‘others’ do not appear to be Christians. We must not forget the Crusades, the Inquisitions, the bloody wars in Europe centering on the Reformation and afterwards. We must not forget the attempt to ‘evangelize’ pagans by the various Christian empires of Europe as they attempted to colonize the not-so-advanced areas of the world – like Africa, India, Asia, North and South America. Several centuries ago the largest church within Christendom felt ...

The Jesus Train

The lyrics of the old gospel song "This Train is Bound for Glory" proclaim that it doesn't carry no gambler, smokers, two bit liars or small time jokers - but "The Jesus Train" welcomes all those people and many more. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR465.mp3

God “Friended” Us! – Greg Albrecht

By Greg Albrecht: What a friend we have in Jesus! So goes that great old hymn—and its message is the gospel truth. In John 15:9-17 Jesus encourages us to remain in him and with him. In the Authorized King James Version the word used is "abide." Jesus is requesting that we stay with him. He's saying, "Don't move away. Don't wander away. Stay with me. Remain with me." Jesus is saying, "Keep your eyes and focus on me. Don't ever stop looking to me as the absolute center of your faith. Don't allow religious ceremonies and rituals to confuse you—so that you think our relationship (your friendship with me) depends on you." This passage is a part of ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 6, 2023 - Quote for the Day: “When I was a young boy, I loved sports (still do). Sports fascinated me. I wanted to make either participation in or reporting about athletic endeavors my life. My mother, though she and my stepfather were often hard pressed to pay all their bills, recognized my desire and purchased a subscription to Sports Illustrated (SI) for me... Over the years SI apparently determined to grow its circulation and demographic appeal by catering to a wider audience than simply sports fans who wish to read unembellished accounts of athletic endeavors. In a thinly veiled (pun intended) attempt to increase circulation, SI ...

Us Against Them Or Us For Him?

The world at large identifies Christians in terms of what we are against, rather than what and Who we are for. When the ministry of Jesus and his gospel is so inclusive, why is it that so many churches make it so hard to be a part of his kingdom?

God’s Kingdom – Now and Forever

The kingdom of God is not experienced passively - at a distance. It does not come with observation. The kingdom of God is in session! Are you involved?

One Nation Under God? – Greg Albrecht

In the early years of the 21st century, 9-11-2001 stands as a chilling, three-digit descriptor of the nightmare of religiously motivated hatred and the outrageous mass murders that continue around the world. The barbaric and cowardly act of terrorism remembered as 9-11 stands as a defining moment—and inspires many interpretations. Immediately following 9-11, two well-known American religious professionals alleged that God allowed the attacks to happen because, while they presumed God had once protected the United States, now they believed God was so angered by our growing acceptance of abortion and gay rights that he had removed our so-cal...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 4, 2023 - Quote for the Day: “One of the major lessons of the book of Revelation is that religion and the state often combine as enemies of the true gospel, so much so that Revelation 18:4 calls to the people of God, who follow Christ alone, to Come out of her, my people. The book of Revelation provides a warning and chronicle of what happens when those who profess Christ jump into bed with either Christ-less religion or the idolatry of Caesar worship – the worship of a nationalistic human empire – or a combination of both.  Just as there have been religious institutions in the past that were merely pawns of a nationalistic ...

God Shed His Grace On Thee

Christ-followers seek peace - they are, by definition, good citizens of the countries in which they live - because of God's grace. But we are citizens of the kingdom, and our primary allegiance is to Jesus, not earthly governments and its authorities. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR229.mp3

The King and His Kingdom

Jesus' presence and his essence defines the kingdom of heaven - an entirely different kind of kingdom. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR177.mp3

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

July 2, 2023 - Quote for the Day: “Sadly, many within Christendom see ‘God’s justice’ through the prism of human experience and limitations.  They attribute human definitions and desires to God.  God’s justice conforms, as they perceive it, to their own sense and definition of justice… Christ-less religion places the focus on the need for humans to reimburse and repay, to compensate and remunerate for damages inflicts whereas the grace of God we find in Christ-centered faith is all about forgiveness – writing off the debt – as Jesus said on his cross, ‘It is done,’ once and for all.”  Originally ...

On the Road With Jesus

During the earthly ministry Jesus was always on the go - he didn't expect people to come to him, rather he went where they were. As we follow Jesus, he calls us to join him on the road. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR457.mp3

Who We Are in Christ – by Greg Albrecht

Friend and Partner Letter from July 2023: In 1921, Albert Einstein presented his unproven Theory of Relativity at the Sorbonne, the prestigious French university in Paris. He said, “If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare I am a citizen of the world.  Should my theory prove untrue, France will say I am a German and Germany will declare that I am a Jew.” Who are we?  Do others “claim us” only as and when we are successful? Who and what dictates the essence of who and what we are and how others describe and recognize us? You may have heard the old joke ...

Citizens of Heaven – by Greg Albrecht

From the time I entered the mysterious world of adolescence, watching the 1960 political conventions on television, politics has always mysteriously attracted me. Politics has been one of my personal fascinations that I liken to that of the death wish of bugs on a hot summer night as they do their death dance, flirting with those electrified bug zappers.     Every time we have a presidential election I find this fatal attraction sucking me into the black hole of partisan rhetoric again. I don't mean to infer that it's wrong for a Christian to be politically involved. Some Christians believe that they should not only vote ...