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The Vulnerable Love of God

Our tired, sin-sick old world needs far more than another message of condemnation - thus on this Christmas, as Christ followers we choose to light a candle rather than curse the darkness. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR514.mp3    

The Grace Invasion

According to C.S. Lewis, the birth of Jesus can be likened to the rightful king who parachuted behind enemy lines, encouraging those who followed him to take part in a great campaign of sabotage. It was the grace invasion! It still is!

God Comes Near

Let the peace of God surround and envelop you, as you consider the astonishing miracle and amazing majesty of the coming of God in the flesh.

The Greatest Promise

Join Greg as he explains Isaiah 9:6: 1) "For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, 2) and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called 3) Wonderful Counselor, 4) Mighty God, 5) Everlasting Father, 6) Prince of Peace." https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR303.mp3

Mary, Did You Know?

When she found out that she was pregnant, how did the young teenager we today know as Mary, the mother of Jesus, react? We'll discuss Mary's thoughts, as illustrated by her song - traditionally known as the magnificat (Luke 1:46-55). https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR148.mp3

When the Time Had Fully Come

Jesus came "when the time had fully come" (Galatians 4:4). It's still the perfect time for the world to hear the great proclamation of the gospel. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR147.mp3

Who Is, Who Was, and Who Is to Come

We consider a Christ-centered Christmas season with a discussion of Revelation 1:1-8. Our passage is a thumbnail sketch of the gospel, the three comings of Jesus, the plan of God from the very beginning. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR146.mp3

The Birth of Jesus — Downward Mobility

"Upward mobility" is the swan song of this age, yet Jesus' birth was just the opposite. It’s the story of "downward mobility." Jesus humbled himself, taking the very nature of a servant. Why? Was it for him or was it for us? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0092.mp3

Herod–The Man Who Tried to Kill the Christ Child

King Herod organized the first opposition to Jesus, trying to kill him when he was only a baby. Herod reminds us that God sent his Son into a world that didn’t really want him. How many of us are influenced by the same spirit that influenced Herod?

Mary–Falling Into Favor

If you knew that a gift would bring you great joy but also some hardships, would you accept it? Greg talks about Mary’s response to the Angel Gabriel’s announcement that she would be the mother of God and that God has offered us an incredible gift.

No Longer Home Alone

Do you feel empty, lonely, spiritually adrift in a vast wasteland of meaningless existence? The birth of Jesus Christ means we don't have to feel that way. Listen as Greg Albrecht talks about the implications of "God with Us." https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0089.mp3    

Joseph – Standing in the Shadows

How many Christmas cards have you ever seen with Joseph cradling Jesus in his arms? He always seems to be in the shadows of Christmas -- a man of few words but called to action. Listen to today's program to see what we can learn from Joseph. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0088.mp3    

No Room in the Inn

Have you ever been left out, missed the cut, failed to make the team or been laid off? Without power, money, talent or good looks our culture often has no room for us. You know the same thing happened to Jesus .. when he was born there was no room in the inn.

The Lamb of God — Part 2

Is God unfair? Why does He allow so much suffering, any suffering? The birth of Jesus, the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world, has so much to tell us about all of the suffering in today's world. His birth brings meaning to our own lives of hurt and pain.

The Lamb of God — Part 1

From the very beginning before the boundaries of our physical lives, time and space — before planet earth — before all that we know — Jesus' birth as the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world was determined.

The Golden Rule

A form of the golden rule is used by many parents to teach children how to think of the needs and concerns of others, but it's usually not the Golden Rule. It's a variation of it and a powerful illustration of how humans often turn the gospel of Jesus Christ into religion. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0287.mp3  

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving sneaks up on people and presents a unique dilemma: though united in celebrating Thanksgiving there is much disagreement about giving thanks and to whom to give it.

Christian Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time for Christians in particular to pause and reflect. Greg talks about Christian gratitude -- a kind of gratitude that transcends normal human appreciation -- that reaches beyond materialistic and surface happiness into a deeper and more profound spiritual joy.

In All Things — Give Thanks

Have we forgotten the blessings we've been given and the God who makes them possible? Thanksgiving is rooted in the gratitude we have to God because he is the giver of every good and perfect gift.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is not just a national holiday -- it's an important part of being a Christian. When we truly understand the reasons for being thankful, we can't stop ourselves from expressing our appreciation to God.