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Search for Truth Radio Programmes hosted by Brian Johnston and John Martin from the Churches of God (www.churchesofgod.info), an evangelical organization with over 100 churches worldwide.
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Part 9: The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 8: Once Saved, Always Saved
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Part 8: Once Saved, Always Saved
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Part 7: Is It Possible to Believe the Bible in Vain?
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Part 6: It's Not About How To Be Saved
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 5: Is It Possible To Fall Away?
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Part 5: Is It Possible To Fall Away?
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Part 4: Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Part 3: Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Part 2: Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
The eternal security of our salvation is a hotly debated topic amongst Christians today, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston examines what the Bible has to say about whether it is possible to 'fall away' and how God wants us to be sure that we are saved.
- Law and Grace: Two Different Freedoms
- Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
- Is It a Case of 'No Holiness No Heaven'?
- Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
- Is It Possible to Fall Away?
- It's Not About How To Be Saved
- Is It Possible to Believe the Gospel in Vain?
- Once Saved, Always Saved
- The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 12 - ’T is for Temple’
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 12 - 'T' is for 'Temple'
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 11 - ’IP’ is for an ’Integrated People’
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 11 - 'IP' is for an 'Integrated People'
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 10 - ’R’ is for ’Rulers’
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 10 - 'R' is for 'Rulers'
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 9: ’C’ is for ’Closed’
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 9 - 'C' is for 'Closed'
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 8 - The ”SCRIPT” and What the ’S’ Stands For
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 8 - The "SCRIPT" and What the 'S' Stands For
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 7 - God’s Plan for Disciples
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 7 - God's Plan for Disciples
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 6 - Baptism by Immersion (Required for Obedient Service, Not Salvation)
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 5 - The Eternal Security of Salvation in Christ
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 5 - The Eternal Security of Salvation in Christ
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 4 - The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 4 - The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 3 - The Deity of Christ (Jesus Christ is Fully God, the Son)
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 2 - Salvation (Not by Works, But Faith in Christ Alone)
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 1 - Repentance (Turning Around Before God)
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
A Very Good Place to Start: Part 1 - Repentance (Turning Around Before God)
The famous song by Julie Andrews begins with the words: "Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start" and this book is designed to be especially useful to those who are starting their journey in the Christian faith by exploring some key topics including salvation, who Jesus is, who the Holy Spirit is, baptism, discipleship and how a church should function.
Friday Jun 03, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 12: Responding to Revelation
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 12: Responding to Revelation
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday May 27, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 11: A Worthy Distinction
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 11: A Worthy Distinction
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday May 20, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 10: From Eternity to Eternity
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 10: From Eternity to Eternity
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Apr 29, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 7: A Compassionate King
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 7: A Compassionate King
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 5: Standing Firm
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 5: Standing Firm
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Apr 08, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 4: A Close Encounter
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 4: A Close Encounter
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 3: A Declining Culture
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 3: A Declining Culture
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Mar 25, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 2: A Mobile Throne
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 2: A Mobile Throne
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 1: A Vivid Experience
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
A Greater Sense of God - Part 1: A Vivid Experience
On January 28, 1986, 7 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts exited gravity and entered eternity. President Reagan gave quite a speech that day, paraphrasing the poetry of an Air Force volunteer: they “slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” To touch the face of God suggests intimacy, as with someone we know well. In the Bible, we often find expressions such as “seeking God’s face” to describe prayer, and occasionally “the softening of his face” which suggests soothing, possibly by touching. One of the most amazing revelations about God in the Bible is that he wants you and me to become intimate with him - and the goal of this book, starting with God’s revelation to the prophet Ezekiel, is quite simply to help that become a reality.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 12: Refocusing Disappointment
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 12: Refocusing Disappointment
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 11: Healing Division
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 11: Healing Division
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 10: Grappling with Greed
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 10: Grappling with Greed
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 9: Dispelling Doubts
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 9: Dispelling Doubts
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 8: Demolishing Pride
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 8: Demolishing Pride
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 7: Defusing Anger
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 7: Defusing Anger
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 6: Combating Lust
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 6: Combating Lust
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 5: Avoiding Distraction
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 5: Avoiding Distraction
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 4: Addressing Anxiety
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 4: Addressing Anxiety
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 3: Overcoming Failure
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 3: Overcoming Failure
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).
He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 2: Surviving Guilt
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Going the Distance - Part 2: Surviving Guilt
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9). He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.