1789 results for tag: Greg Albrecht

Retribution… Or Restoration…?

God is concerned with relationship, expressed as restoration, redemption and reconciliation; rather than religion, which is so often defined as retribution, rules, revenge, and retaliation.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR431.mp3        

Your Kingdom Come

HIS kingdom is 1) for everyone, 2) does not depend on our prayers or efforts, 3) is a kingdom like no other and 4) is past, present and future.

He Can’t Stop Loving You – by Greg Albrecht

By Greg Albrecht— Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”—John 11:25 Ray Charles is one of my favorite blues singers of all time. The movie about his life, produced several years ago, won several Academy Awards, and was simply titled “Ray.” Human suffering has given birth to much of our music, poetry, literature and art. The tragedies and the traumas of human relationships were the fertile soil from which many of the story lines and lyrics of Ray Charles’ music grew. CLICK HERE to ...

The Mother of Us All

Paul’s allegory (Galatians 4) of Sarah and Hagar is filled with extensive, far-reaching spiritual implications and illustrations of our relationship with God. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR327.mp3  

Stretch Marks of a Mother’s Love – Greg Albrecht

The stages of motherhood, as seen from the eyes of her child: Age 4: My mommy can do anything. Age 8: My mommy knows a lot. Age 14: My mom doesn’t know as much as she thinks she does. Age 18: My mother is hopelessly old fashioned—she’s way out-of date. Age 30: Before I make a big decision, I’m going to call my mom. Age 55: She’s gone now. I wonder what my mother would have done when she had this decision to make. Age 70: She’s been gone for a long time now. How I wish I could talk with my mom again and tell her how much I loved and appreciated her. Englishman John Wesley, one of the great patriarchs of the ...

A Mother’s Legacy

Join us as we give thanks for mothers and the critical role they play in the lives of their children.

Forgiveness Is a Journey

Mother's Day is a perfect time to focus on forgiveness! Forgiveness is a day by day journey with and in Christ. It's a life-long process, an attitude, a way of life we lead that is produced in and through us by our risen Lord.

One In Christ Jesus – by Greg Albrecht

By Greg Albrecht— There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.—Galatians 3:28 What exactly is a mother? What is her job description? What does a mother do? There's a story about a man who came home from a long day at work—when he drove into his driveway he saw his three children, still in their pajamas, covered from head to toe in mud, fighting and screaming. He was just too exhausted to deal with it, so he walked right past his kids, through the front door, into a house that was in upheaval. Chaos reigned supreme. The TV was blaring, furniture had been knocked over, dishes were piled ...

You Are Loved!

While we may often think of biblical examples where the picture of a human father is used to explain God's love, maternal examples used in the Bible are equally important. Join us for Mother's Day as we place the spotlight on God's unconditional love for all humanity.

Extravagant Love

A dinner in Jesus' honor is sandwiched between the death and resurrection of Lazarus and Jesus. With the smell of death in the air, Mary, Lazarus' sister, pours out an extravagant act of love.

The Sheep and the Goats – Greg Albrecht

QUESTION: In studying The Sheep and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46, when I read about the judgment on the goats in Matthew 25:41-46, aside from their extremely cruel fate (I guess the fact that it's a parable may explain that), I don't see the connection between: 1. their described lack of helping others (the thing directly described and it seems they were being judged for) and 2. them thinking they had achieved their dues, done all the right things, worked hard to please God, etc. I don't see where that second part is implied. I can see where the goats did not have Jesus as the center of their lives because God's grace was not ...

Running With Horses

One of the great travesties and tragedies of modern Christendom is the idea that Christianity means having your best life, in terms of health and wealth, now. When Jeremiah complained about his fiery trials, God told him that he hadn't run with the horses yet.

CWR Video – Top Five Sermons Heard in Religion – by Greg Albrecht

The worst sermons - The 5 most frequently preached unchristian sermons in Christian churches. https://vimeo.com/77726041

He Touched Me

When Jesus healed a leper he gave a bear hug to someone who was considered untouchable, even by religious priests. Join us as we consider the significance of Jesus' embrace.

Forgiveness – The Rubber Hits the Road!

C.S. Lewis once observed that everyone thinks forgiveness is a good idea until they have someone to forgive. That's when the rubber hits the road.

He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

Join us as we consider the remarkable, gracious, Christ-centered words of John the Baptist, as he said that Jesus must become greater while his own ministry must lessen.

Reckless Love

Everyone knows that dying on a cross is unsafe, but that's exactly what Jesus did. The cross of Christ is the perfect illustration and demonstration of God's reckless love.

The Mother Side of God – by Greg Albrecht

Friend and Partner Letter from May 2023 We all have an intimate relationship with mothers – we are sons and daughters of mothers and grandchildren of grandmothers. We are husbands whose wives were/are mothers. We are parents of daughters and even granddaughters some of whom are themselves mothers. Breaking news! Remember, you heard it here first!! It’s obvious, I know, but for the record, let’s remember we all had a mother. Some are blessed to still have a living mother… if you do, take advantage of the time you have with her. Many of you are mothers, may you hear and know that you are cherished and loved by your children. Mothers are ...

Little People

Inside a big, ornate religious building Jesus pointed out one of the little people to his disciples - a defenseless, vulnerable and preyed upon woman who was in religious bondage.

Surprised By Grace

The parable of the Sheep and the Goats teaches us that God's grace is shocking because it insists that Jesus is absolutely the center of our lives - far more important than paying our dues and keeping our religious accounts in order.