Jan 8, 2012 | 49:25
Within the NKJV version of this short piece of scripture, a powerful word stands out: “trickery”. The high priests and elders plotted to use “trickery” to get rid of Jesus. Have you ever “bent the truth”? Withheld information? Do you manipulate circumstances to make sure they go the way you want them to go rather than seeking God’s will and purpose? Trickery and deceit, performed by others or even ourselves, can have such a huge impact on our relationship with the Lord and it’s worth taking a moment to determine whose will we are seeking in this world.
Jan 1, 2012 | 41:59
Every year on New Year’s Day, something special happens – we get a new calendar, we train ourselves to scribble a new number, but more importantly, we reflect on what happened the year before. From a worldly perspective, 2011 was a great year for some but a challenging year for many. Psalm 107 examines instances of troubling times for four groups of people - each set of troubles brought on by a different reason. Not exactly a “happy” new year if we stopped here, but it gets good when we witness the lovingkindness of the Lord. We’re living in a radical age and we all desperately need a relationship with Him. Listen to this teaching and discover how the people of Psalm 107 dealt with their trials. Finally, challenge yourself to look back on 2011 with a filter of righteousness and wisdom so that you too can exclaim the goodness of the Lord!
Dec 25, 2011 | 50:12
Christmas is always a wake-up call to ourselves as to how we handle giving and receiving things. Should I be gentle with the wrapping paper? Am I acting like I really like this thing? Are they going to find out that I re-gifted this? Is it really better to give than to receive? While we all have this time to exchange things amongst ourselves, let’s think about how God wants us to give and to receive the best gift that we’ll ever get. “The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29) – listen to these “rules of gifting” and find out how to joyfully receive, enjoy, and share them.
Dec 18, 2011 | 33:26
Throughout the book of Matthew we see Jesus constantly reminding his disciples that they are travelling to Jerusalem where He will be crucified, yet they didn’t understand and when that day came they were unprepared. Through His Word, Jesus reminds us that we will experience trials, yet WE don’t get it and are unprepared when it gets tough. These two verses from Matthew 26 are yet another reminder that God loves us and is so good to remind us of things we don’t get or we forget. Listen to this teaching, be encouraged, and learn of some practical actions we can take as believers to be prepared for whatever God has in store for us.
Dec 11, 2011 | 52:01
God has given us all time, unique talents, and treasures as resources to spend in this world how we choose, and, according to Jesus, we will one day be held accountable for our investment of these resources. So what are we supposed to do with our stuff? How do we protect it? How do we spend it? Listen to this teaching and you’ll find that Jesus’ “parable of talents” in Matthew 25 is a great answer to these questions. If we can remember that God first loved us then it’s only natural that we will be faithful with His love and trust in us, and our decisions will be motivated by love rather than guilt or fear.
Dec 4, 2011 | 50:02
Life is an exhausting marathon in which we are physically and emotionally tested and the courses of our individual walks with the Lord are no different. We experience highs and lows and, in fact, God has told us that we will hit walls. In these portions of Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus explains through parable how we can gain endurance by being faithful. Do you find it difficult to keep up in your walk, jog or run with the Lord? Are you looking for supplements that really work? Listen to this teaching and discover the importance of remaining faithful and the tools that He has left you to do so.
Nov 27, 2011 | 1:03:25
In Matthew 24, the disciples understand that Jesus will make a second return to the world and are eager to know when that date might be. After being questioned about signs that may signal the event, Jesus begins to prophesy about deception, wars, famine, and the “abomination of desolation”. He also reinforces His promise that, though there will be great tribulation unlike ever before, He will return to gather His chosen ones from all over the world. Like the disciples, we have been blessed by this important information and should be encouraged to study it for several reasons: it brings us comfort, it increases our faith, and most importantly, it is the will of our Lord. Listen to this study of the fulfillment of our age which includes a discussion of Daniel’s 70 Weeks Prophecy and be blessed, comforted, and encouraged!
Nov 20, 2011 | 47:01
In this study of Matthew 24, Jesus has some good news and some bad news and He’s going to tell you the bad news first. ** Spoiler alert ** We can expect famines, pestilences, earthquakes, sorrow, and great tribulation. So, knowing this, do you struggle to “be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances (1 Th 5:16-18)”? Are you scared with what’s happening around the world right now? Listen to what Jesus has to say and you might find a new answer to that inevitable question at the Thanksgiving table this year.
