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Our Image or God’s Substance?

Attempting to create a better impression of ourselves than we deserve is a powerful human temptation.  Greg discusses the Biblical story of Ananias and Saphira who tried to create an image of themselves that didn't reflect reality.

Pride and Prejudice

C.S. Lewis said that the essential vice, the utmost evil, is pride. Pride and prejudice go together like hand and glove -- both allow us to feel superior to others. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0079.mp3

Hanging By a Thread

Do you ever feel that you're just barely hanging on -- that you're hanging on for dear life? If so, you may be in a defining moment in your life when your decisions can either make or break you. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0078.mp3

The Fullness of Life

Greg considers what it means to give thanks, in light of Matthew 6:25-34.  Join him in reflecting on the words of T.S. Eliot, "Where is the life we have lost in living?"  Give thanks for true life, life in Christ, life eternal! https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR197.mp3

Thanksgiving – Getting Our Bearings

When we give thanks, we must obviously remember to whom we give thanks. Thanksgiving is a time to pause on our spiritual journey and ask directions - and get our bearings. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR145.mp3

Thankful For What?

The biblical nation of Israel entered into the Promised Land in spite of 40 years of rebellion and disobedience. Their Promised Land was not their reward for religious performance anymore than God's heaven is ours. May we never forget that it is God's grace that allows us to receive physical and spiritual blessings. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR092.mp3

Always Giving Thanks

In his Thanksgiving message Greg talks about a heart of gratitude. Being thankful is one of God's gifts that separates us from neurotic, self-centered, spiritually unhealthful lives. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR040.mp3

Meals on Wheels

It's amazing how much of Jesus' time was spent talking about food, and in preparing, creating and consuming it - not to mention attending banquets. And he himself is the Bread of life - a completely different kind of food, not found in restaurants or even some establishments that promise spiritual food in his name. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR301.mp3

It All Comes From God

Doxology might appear to be just another high-falutin' rootin tootin' theological term, but the doxology in Romans 11:33-36 helps us discover purpose and significance behind our praise and worship of God. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR302.mp3

Legalism — Spiritual Bankruptcy

Did you know that the spelling "Sundae" in ice cream sundaes came about because church leaders in Evanston, Illinois objected to the newly popular mixture of chocolate syrup and ice cream being called an ice cream "Sunday"?  Greg shows just how bankrupt legalism is. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0087.mp3

God’s Gifts To Us

What is the difference between Christians and non-Christians? Christians and non-Christians alike do good things, they build schools and hospitals, they care for the poor and feed the hungry.

Back to Slavery?

Legalism, obedience to rules, can lead us to congratulate ourselves on our own goodness and make us feel we deserve salvation. Legalism was at the heart and core of the heresy Paul was fighting in Galatia.

The Virus of Legalism

Legalism is a virus that is always present in organized Christianity. It is always lurking, looking for a weakness, some way to become active. Legalism sneaks around in the shadows trying to convince us that salvation is Christ "plus."

The Deception of Externalism

In one of his letters, the apostle Paul strives to convince the Galatians that the external trappings of religion are not the spiritual reality -- a lesson we need to consider and that Greg drives home in this program.

Trying To Impress God

What makes Christians righteous? What we do? What we don't do? The apostle Paul says a lot about this subject.

Them and Us

"My church is better than your church because..." If you think that your church has more truth, the full truth, more revelation, a better baptism, greater insight, a higher calling, or a deeper conversion, listen in and think again. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0077.mp3

Why Try To Be Good?

If it is true that you and I are saved, not because of how good we are, not because of the good things that we do, but because God is good and he saves us because he wants to; then why should you and I even try to be good? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0076.mp3

God is God and We are Not

Life can be overwhelming at times -- too much month left at the end of the money, sick loved ones, or the death of a parent, spouse or child. Why does God allow things like this to happen? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0075.mp3      

The Christian Declaration of Freedom

What is the Christian Declaration of Freedom? In this program on the book of Romans, Greg explores the three freedoms of the Christian Declaration of Freedom -- each divinely designed to give us power for daily living. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0074.mp3

The Practical Benefits of Being a Christian — Part 2

Peace, joy, the knowledge that we are of infinite value to God, knowing God's love for us -- these are some of the practical benefits of being a Christian. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0073.mp3