Christ warned us that in this world we would have trials. We see increasing persecution, growing division, mass killings, good called evil and evil called good. Has God lost control? Not at all. He has overcome.
#147: The Glory and Groaning of God
- August 13, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Dave Anderson, glory, God, portraits, righteousness
“Does God really care about us? Is He really good? Is He great enough to solve our problems?” We are graced yet again with the presence of Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder and President of Grace School of Theology, who have also said, “… if God permits trials as I grow up in faith, He will also provide the consoling truth that can sustain my hope through undeserved suffering.”
#146: God’s Protection in Persecution
- July 30, 2019
- Tagged as: anise irfan, Carmen Pate, God, persecution, Protection
Back with us in today’s episode is Pastor Anise Irfan, a pastor leading a thriving ministry in Pakistan, despite the overwhelming challenges that the churches face daily.
#145: God’s Work in Pakistan
- July 16, 2019
- Tagged as: anise irfan, Carmen Pate, God's Work, Pakistan
Our guest today has an incredible story of danger, of excitement and of God’s work in a country where it is so difficult to serve Him without being under threats. God shows up and allows this pastor to do an incredible ministry in Pakistan.
#144: Christ’s Unique Record
- May 21, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, Mark Rae, record, Uniqueness
If we were to review your life’s record today, what would it reveal? Many of you will have a few things you’re proud of and happy to reveal but maybe there will also be other things in your life that you regret, things that you might feel embarrassed to reveal. This is where God’s mercy and grace come in. But what about the life record of Christ?
#143: Christ’s Unique Role
- May 14, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, Mark Rae, role, Uniqueness
Is Jesus the Messiah? Well as Christians, we are certain that He is. But are we prepared to defend what we believe? Mark Rae continues our series on the uniqueness of Christ, with a look at Christ’s unique role as Messiah, the Anointed One.
#142: Christ’s Unique Request
- May 7, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, Mark Rae, request, Uniqueness
As we continue our series on the uniqueness of Christ, we recall from our last two programs His unique reality in all eternity. Christ’s unique relationship to God the Father. The equality that He claimed and the power and authority that are Christ’s. Today, we’re going to consider Christ’s unique request. You may be surprised that it comes with the ordinance of communion.
#141: Christ’s Unique Relationship
- April 30, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, Mark Rae, Relationship, Uniqueness
For all who believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins and eternity with Him, we have been given a beautiful relationship into the family of God. But no relationship is quite like that between the Father and the Son…
#140: Christ’s Unique Reality
- April 23, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, Mark Rae, Reality, Uniqueness
Today we begin an exciting five-part series on uniqueness of Christ. Did you know there is no other religion that makes the claim that the Bible or Christ Himself makes about His eternal existence? Christ’s miraculous conception, the prophecies fulfilled about His coming, and His exultation that transcends time and space gives us a glimpse of Christ’s uniqueness.
#139: The Opportunity of a Lifetime (Encore)
- April 16, 2019
- Tagged as: Carmen Pate, Christ, Jesus, lifetime, Mark Rae, opportunity
The return of Jesus Christ is a sure thing and that certainty gives us an opportunity of a lifetime. He will come first for His church, and return with His church to set up His earthly kingdom. In light of Christ’s imminent return, how do we prepare? How do we make our life now count for eternity?