What’s Your Identity?
RG AUDIO 011022 Matthew 7:13-20 Jesus asks us to embrace the narrow gate that leads to life and focus on things of Christ. That focus produces good fruit—a part of life on the narrow road. Good fruit...
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RG AUDIO 011122 Matthew 7:21-29 My 3-year-old was throwing a fit because we were not turning towards McDonald’s. I had promised we would go as a reward for good behavior but I had forgotten my wallet...
View ArticleCostly Obedience
RG AUDIO 011222 Luke 9:57-62 It seems so severe. A disciple comes up to Jesus and promises to completely follow him. Luke lists Jesus’ instructions: leave your family and follow me, don’t go to your...
View ArticleAuthentic Faith: Relationship With God
RG AUDIO 011322 John 15:1-8 One of the most important heart prayers we can pray is, “Lord, I need You.” If we truly believe that we are the branches and Jesus is the vine then we should celebrate and...
View ArticleFaithful Obedience: Difficult But Rewarding
RG AUDIO 011422 Acts 7:51-60 Stephen heroically faces death as he speaks with an authority given to him by the Holy Spirit. He is one of my spiritual heroes. He calls out the hypocrisy of the...
View ArticleGod-Powered Obedience
RG AUDIO 011522 2 Corinthians 4:1-10 Life can be overwhelming. When Paul talks about being pressed and crushed, we understand that feeling. The weight of pressure from the outside of ourselves can...
View ArticleGod Continually Loved
RG AUDIO 011622 Psalm 103:11-22 “Who ate the cookies?” “Mommy, a pink spotted monster came into the house and gobbled them all up!” “Are you lying?” “Yep!” I did not know at age 3 that it was wrong...
View ArticleThe Great Teacher
RG AUDIO 011722 Matthew 13:1-12 Matthew 13 clearly presents Jesus as the Great Teacher. As I was preparing to be a teacher, one of my favorite professors, Dr. Sara Spruce, told the class something I...
View ArticleLove Finds A Way
RG AUDIO 011822 Matthew 13:13-23 In 1944, Elbert was on board the USS Antigua engaged in World War II. The Antigua would sporadically return to Pier 46 in San Francisco to replenish supplies....
View ArticleHope and Encouragement
RG AUDIO 011922 Matthew 13:24-35 God uses the parable of weeds to remind us that there will always be both believers and unbelievers. As believers we are not to dismiss or judge those who are against...
View ArticleNavigation
RG AUDIO 012022 Matthew 13:36-46 At times we face circumstances beyond our control. Although we may not be able to control the outcome, we can control how we choose to navigate these experiences....
View ArticleSay It Again
RG AUDIO 012122 Matthew 13:47-58 Have you ever heard something only to forget it by the next day? Maybe it wasn’t presented in a memorable way or maybe you weren’t giving the information your...
View ArticleWhy Do You Worship?
RG AUDIO 012222 1 Corinthians 3:1-11 Immature people are often arrogant and egocentric; they like to take credit for accomplishments they had little or even nothing to do with. On the other hand,...
View ArticlePaul’s Passion
RG AUDIO 012322 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 When we believe in and are passionate about something we want to tell others and make sure they fully understand. Paul recognized and completely acknowledged how...
View ArticleThe Heart Examine
RG AUDIO 012422 Matthew 12:30-37 How is your heart doing? Are there troubles? This isn’t a question referring to the blood pumping organ in the center of our chest cavities, and neither was Jesus...
View ArticleHeaven’s Memo
RG AUDIO 012522 Matthew 15:1-11 Did I miss a heavenly memo that stated all Bible verses concerning gossiping, grumbling, and spreading rumors are null and void? Was there a new proclamation from on...
View ArticleThe Trouble Underneath
RG AUDIO 012622 Matthew 15:12-20 We thought we found the perfect house. It had all the amenities that we were looking for in a house. It looked nice. There was new carpet, freshly painted walls, and...
View ArticleEmpty or Full?
RG AUDIO 012722 Ephesians 3:10-21 If your stomach is empty, you’ll be hungry. If your bank account is empty, you’re broke. If the coffee cup is empty, a careless waitress is hiding in the kitchen. If...
View ArticleRooted Through the Storms
RG AUDIO 012822 Colossians 2:6-15 My friend, Jim, dropped dead. He was a good Christian; a great guy. He was a servant of the Lord in every sense of the way. But he died. This was a very unexpected...
View ArticleBible Bullies Beware
RG AUDIO 012922 Hebrews 4:9-16 A Bible bully is someone who uses scripture as a weapon. Maybe in their youth, Bible bullies were the “sword drill” champions of their Sunday School class (anyone...
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