God Is Holy
RG AUDIO 010818 Psalm 99:1-9 One of the first Bible verses I ever memorized was “God is love.” Pastors throughout the world preach this truth. We enjoy seeing God as love. It feels good to know His...
View ArticleRepentance Brings Humility
RG AUDIO 010918 Isaiah 6:1-13 How we view God determines our reaction to Him. If He is seen as merely a friend, we fail to honor Him. If He is viewed only as a miracle-worker, we respond with an...
View ArticleBe Strong in God’s Power
RG AUDIO 011018 Ephesians 6:10-20 Imagine a bride walking down the aisle in faded and torn sweats. When the groom takes her hand, he whispers, “Where’s your dress?” Her response? She simply forgot to...
View ArticleKeep Focused on Christ
RG AUDIO 011118 Hebrews 12:1-13 Jesus was resolute in accomplishing His Father’s will. He kept himself in perfect alignment with God. Think about what He faced: The Pharisees challenged Him, the...
View ArticleWorship in Reverence
RG AUDIO 011218 Hebrews 12:14-28 When we think of worship, music is often the first thing that comes to mind. Some folks raise their hands, others bow their heads. Some sing loudly, others close...
View ArticleHe Is Coming!
RG AUDIO 011318 Revelation 22:6017 Choose a few words that come to mind when you think about Christ’s return: fear, joy, confusion, hope, doubt, gratitude, anticipation, dread, excitement. Is it hard...
View ArticleHope in God’s Word
RG AUDIO 011418 Psalm 119:113-128 As an evangelist, Susie travels and speaks 43 weeks/weekends a year, and she meets a lot of folks in the church who don’t make Bible reading a priority. We’re...
View ArticleWise Counsel
RG AUDIO 011518 Isaiah 19:1-15 Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! One of my favorite parts of the book of Exodus is when Aaron stretched his hand out over the water, and frogs came up and covered the...
View ArticleThe Parade of Enemies
RG AUDIO 011618 Isaiah 19:16—20:6 Babylon. The Philistines. Moab. Damascus. Cush. Egypt. Edom. Arabia. Chapters 13–24 of Isaiah read like a parade of Israel’s worst enemies. As every pagan nation is...
View ArticleGod’s Ambassadors
RG AUDIO 011718 Isaiah 27:1-13 In order to properly represent a president or ruler, an ambassador must have a clear picture of the goals and objectives of the one they represent. The apostle Paul...
View ArticleSecond Chances
RG AUDIO 011818 Jonah 2:8—3:10 I’m grateful for the story of Jonah. I am encouraged to know that God can still use someone who runs the other way in fear and disobedience. If God can use Jonah, then...
View ArticleGet out of the Way!
RG AUDIO 011918 Acts 10:39-48 Look both ways before crossing the street. This good advice was drilled into our heads at a very young age. This carefully-practiced habit keeps us from stepping off the...
View ArticleBe Patient
RG AUDIO 012018 2 Peter 3:8-18 It’s always easier to wait for something when you know when it will arrive. As children, we counted the days until Christmas. As adults, we might count off the days...
View ArticleFor All People
RG AUDIO 012118 Matthew 12:13-21 In Matthew 12, we read the story of a man with a shriveled hand. We don’t know much about him, but we can make some guesses: Only a few people made an effort to talk...
View ArticleA Faithful Guide
RG AUDIO 012218 Psalm 5:1-12 Today, traveling has been simplified. GPS has made possible for even the least-experienced traveler to get from point A to point B. There’s no longer a need for the skill...
View ArticleMade for Worship
RG AUDIO 012318 Psalm 73:1-17 Asaph was appointed by the king to be a worshiper (1 Chronicles 6:39). This wasn’t a one-time appointment; it was a lifetime calling (16:37). Yet even worshipers can...
View ArticleNo Comparison!
RG AUDIO 012418 Psalm 73:18-28 There’s no greater realization than God is enough. Outside of that understanding, one will never find true satisfaction. However, once realized, it is far more valuable...
View ArticleThings Change, God Doesn’t
RG AUDIO 012518 Isaiah 26:1-11 Things change. It seems that nothing lasts forever. Need proof? The evidence is everywhere, every day. Seasons change, bodies age, and there’s simply no stopping the...
View ArticleGod’s Work—Peace
RG AUDIO 012618 Isaiah 26:12-21 One thing that seems to be missing in the world is peace. Whether personally or nationally, so many things cause unease. For many, there’s constant strife in personal...
View ArticleConfident Living
RG AUDIO 012718 Hebrews 4:14—5:10 The writer of Hebrews was concerned about a church persecuted from every side. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, he wrote this sermon to the Hebrew church. He desired to...
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