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The Gift of Evangelism
RG AUDIO 012319 Luke 8:26-39 When is a gift no longer a gift? The moment it is received and becomes a personal possession. At that moment, it has gone from gift to property. It can be very difficult...
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Reaching Out
RG AUDIO 012419 Luke 8:40-56 Twelve years. Twelve years is a long time to suffer affliction. One can expect that she has exhausted all of her options and is left with only one hope: Jesus will heal...
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Turning to the Light
RG AUDIO 012519 Isaiah 8:19—9:7 The desire of our Lord is to be the source of life and hope to the world. This hope can take place even amid oppressors who will beat down with a rod, or soldiers who...
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Awake for a New Day
RG AUDIO 012619 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The day of the Lord is day that brings justice to the people of God and judgment on the enemies and oppressors of God’s people. This descriptor for “the day of...
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Let Your Light Shine
RG AUDIO 012719 Psalm 112:1-10 It is easy to be grieved when we see people lie and cheat to get ahead in our world. When someone deals harshly with another and seems to be rewarded with their...
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Willing to Step Out
RG AUDIO 012819 Luke 9:1-11 Prior to going on a hike or taking a road trip, it is good to be prepared. Are there enough funds for the trip? Has a route been chosen that is safe, timely, and provides...
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Not Even Goodbye?
RG AUDIO 012919 Luke 9:51-62 There are a couple truths present in the myriad of cultures throughout history. First, shelter is a basic human need. Second, family is important. It is perfectly natural...
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A Kingdom for the Sick
RG AUDIO 013019 Luke 10:1-12 Christians tasked with evangelism have a very particular message concerning the resurrection. A message that brings hope to the captive, healing to the sick, and relief...
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Poisonous Pride
RG AUDIO 013119 Luke 10:13-24 John Wesley wrote in A Plain Account of Christian Perfection, “Good works do not receive their last perfection, till they, as it were, lose themselves to God” (112,...
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Yes—That Neighbor!
RG AUDIO 020119 Luke 10:25-42 When Jesus says, “Love your neighbor as yourself” he does not allow someone to draw property lines that distinguish them from another. A person does not get to decide...
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Thank You
RG AUDIO 020219 Philippians 1:1-14 The Scriptures are filled with directives for righteous behavior and cautions against foolish behaviors. This is especially true in Paul’s letters to the Early...
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Faithful Unto Death
RG AUDIO 020319 Philippians 1:15-30 Paul knows that his time with the Philippians has been cut short because he has been placed in prison. He has heard of those who preach for reason of the Gospel...
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Survey Says
RG AUDIO 020419 Luke 12:1-12 In the last decade there has been an increase in surveys. We are invited to “share” our experiences in everything from hospital visits to automobile services, from...
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Can’t Take It With You
RG AUDIO 020519 Luke 12:13-21 A dying man had an arrangement with the Lord to take all of his gold with him to heaven when he died. Sure enough, the family followed his wishes and filled his coffin...
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First Grade Art
RG AUDIO 020619 Luke 12:22-34 First graders do not use a box of 24 Crayola Crayons. Do you remember first grade? In art class children use eight fat crayons of basic colors. The teachers do not...
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Fashioned For Faith
RG AUDIO 020719 Matthew 6:19-34 Some people seem to be predisposed to be anxious and worry. Our daily news reports do not help. We hear about fake news, scary clowns, North Korea, mass shootings, a...
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I’m All In
RG AUDIO 020819 Matthew 19:16-30 There is passion in following Christ. The passion of a steadfast faith is not like a first kiss but more like a wedding day: a sacred and unforgettable day. In the...
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The Dash
RG AUDIO 020919 Acts 5:41—6:7 They only chose seven men who were simple people of faith. Their credentials were simple, too: “full of the Spirit and wisdom” (Acts 6:3b). Among the seven men was...
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Love of Money
RG AUDIO 021019 Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth . . . But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and...
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Who Is Your Master?
RG AUDIO 021119 Luke 16:1-15 When I hear the word “master” sometimes a picture of a lowly servant, groveling at the feet of his overseer waiting to do his bidding comes to mind. The servant has to...
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