1789 results for tag: Greg Albrecht

Jesus – The End of Religion

The gospel of Jesus Christ has already declared Christ-less religion to be as dead and obsolete as the do-do bird. Jesus, on the other hand, is the epitome and personification of God's dynamic, enduring and eternal grace.

Q & R with Greg Albrecht – “Straight and Narrow” – Will only a few be saved?

Question: I have a friend that is obsessed with this idea that few will be saved because of the scripture that says, "Straight and narrow is the road that leads to life and few there be that find it." How would you respond? Response: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it" – Matthew 7:13 Several thoughts in response to your question and to your friend’s “obsession.” Salvation is a gift of God. Salvation, throughout the Bible, both in Old and New Testaments, invaria...

Extreme Love Or Extreme Hate

We remember the historic contributions of Martin Luther King Jr, who, as a Christ follower, confronted extreme hate, standing by the extreme love of God, which produces freedom in Christ.

Dancing With God

We can understand the love relationship God has, and which defines him as who he is, and the relationship he extends to us as a dance of grace and harmony.

Jesus: More Than a Man – by Greg Albrecht

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" (Matthew 16:13-15).        More than two thousand years ago, Jesus asked his closest disciples the same question that he has asked humans ever since. Who do you say that I am? The answer his disciples gave then, and that you and I give today, radically determines the direction of our lives.        Even those who have ...

Positive & Negative Confession – Greg Albrecht

QUESTION: A friend recently told me that a recent health challenge I experienced was caused by some negative words I most likely spoke. The friend warned me to be careful what I said, because it might become reality in my life. I was told to speak positive things to bring about blessings in my life. – Texas RESPONSE: There is nothing biblical about this concept. There is nothing in the gospel of Jesus Christ that would support such audacious claims. The idea that one’s word might spur positive or negative consequences in one’s own life is inherently primitive and superstitious, a belief system that has a long history in our ...

God Alone Can Draw Us to Jesus

Some speak of humans whom they feel were instrumental in “leading them” to Christ, and others speak of “finding God.” But these assertions are fatally flawed for they minimize and diminish the gospel of Jesus Christ!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR373.mp3

Kill or Be Killed? What does the Bible actually say about killing? – Greg Albrecht

Question:  I am struggling with the biblical command not to kill, and with what that means in terms of warfare, and what it means in terms of the death penalty, which I oppose.  Could you shed some light on this topic?  Is this topic merely a matter of the survival of the fittest – kill or be killed? Response: Several thoughts that might help: The sense of the commandment prohibiting killing is about unlawfully taking the life of another human being.  Killing of animals for food was assumed to be permissible. The ten commandments are the center piece, the foundation stone if you will, of the old covenant. ...

The End-less Choices of Christ-less Religion

Is your relationship with God best defined by the choices and decisions you make, or the choice God has made in extending an invitation to you?

May 2023

CLICK HERE to read now (PDF Format) Articles: Stretch Marks of a Mother's Love – pg. 1 One Day in May – pg. 2 The Kingdom in a Person – pg. 5 Grieving Nels – pg. 6 Prodigal Sons – pg. 7 Quotes & Connections – pg. 8

God’s Grace Fills Our Emptiness!

Much emptiness and disillusionment is caused by a small god, a cheap substitute for and counterfeit of the God revealed in and through Jesus. God's love and grace is vast and astonishing, more than enough for all of our needs.

Being Clothed With Christ

The Bible has a lot to say about clothing and its significance, and it is never more meaningful than when it speaks of being adorned with Christ.

Our Partner In Prayer

When we pray we want to say the right thing using the right words, but sometimes the right words don't come - at such times we have a Partner who helps.

Worrying, Wondering and Wandering – by Greg Albrecht

Not all those who wander are lost. – J.R.R. Tolkien (of  “Lord of the Rings” fame)  There’s a scene in Stephen Spielberg’s movie Saving Private Ryan that I’ll never forget. During World War 2, a squadron of soldiers was sent to find and “save” Private Ryan. Their efforts were successful, but only at great cost. Some of the soldiers gave their lives to “save” Private Ryan. In fact, the best efforts of the Captain resulted in his fatal wound during a skirmish. As the Captain died in Private Ryan’s arms he whispered in Ryan’s ear, “earn this.”  The end of the movie fast forwards many years beyond ...

A Brand New Start

When you die and arrive at the pearly gates of heaven, why should God let you in? Greg’s sermon shines the spotlight of grace on spiritual transformation, as we center our worship in and on our Lord and Savior.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR062.mp3

You Are Witnesses

Greg talks about what it means to be a witness of our risen Lord -- what it involves and what it doesn’t. Join us as we worship our risen Lord and ponder how God, in his grace, shares the good news with others.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR061.mp3

Easter Is Disturbing!

Easter is a mystery because it transcends our predictable world. The resurrection of Jesus can be disturbing because it insists on a God who is, in Christ, unending and rupturing the natural order of things.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR427.mp3

Take Away the Religious Rocks – by Greg Albrecht

Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. "Take away the stone," he said. —John 11:38-39 Religious rocks create barriers in our relationship with God. Notice the "red letter" words in our passage in John 11:39, the four words in this verse that Jesus actually spoke. Take away the stone.... The background for our passage begins in the first verse of chapter 11 of the book of John. Lazarus was sick. As the chapter unfolds we discover that Lazarus eventually died. His sisters Mary and Martha were overcome with shock and grief. Our message begins at the house of mourning, in a place where ...

Easter Never Ends

When all the eggs are gathered and when all the ham has been consumed, Jesus remains. His resurrection is more than a day, for it never ends! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR372.mp3

Jesus Rocks … And He Rules!

We invite you to an Easter celebration. We will not simply honor the legacy of a good man, a man who once was. We will celebrate the Rock, the cornerstone of our faith, our risen Lord, who is, who triumphed over death and the grave.   https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR060.mp3