Author: John
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Challenges in the Church
As Christians we have been called to change our ways and live a different and better life. A big part of the transformation comes through the working of the church. It is by meeting together as a church that we learn the ways of the Lord and what we need to understand to be transformed…
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Choosing between Life and Death
Finding that place of peace and equanimity where choosing between life and death is of any consequence is a powerful thing and is possible only in Christ Jesus. This is a place we all as Christians should think about and aspire to.
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Episode 47 – Progressing in your walk with Christ
Walking in Christ indicates movement. It suggests a steady, ongoing progression with Christ as we move from a life of sin in this world to maturity in Jesus Christ. There are stages in this walk with Christ and we see in the words of Peter what some of these stages are. This podcast looks at…
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Preaching Christ: All Publicity is Good Publicity
There is a saying in marketing that says “Any publicity is good news.” Basically they are saying that whether the publicity is bad or good it is useful. The point is that whether it is good or bad, any publicity is better than no publicity because whether good or bad, it raises peoples attention about…
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Episode 46 – The Armour of God
If we are to fight the spiritual war that we are told as Christians will assail us, and if we are to stand against the spiritual hosts of wickedness that seek to harass and undermine our life in Christ, then we need the armour of God. A spiritual war requires spiritual armour, and if we…
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ is Unstoppable
Depending on who you listen to, there is talk in the world today that the church is dead or dying and that Christianity is no longer relevant in the modern world. Others however show that the Christianity is growing at a tremendous pace, faster than any other religion in the world. What is the truth…
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Episode 45 – The Need for Knowledge
One of the most important things all Christians must do is to seek the knowledge of the truth when they come to Christ Jesus. There is much that is taught in the name of Christ that has no biblical basis and is in some cases opposed to the Gospel of the Truth. Knowledge of what…
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Growing in Love
As Christians we have been called to learn how to love God and to love one another as Christ loved us. This does not come automatically. It takes time to learn to love someone. Love begins with knowing the other person, then understanding where they are coming from, then trusting them and finally loving them.
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Episode 44 – The Problem with Tithing in the Modern Church
Some sections of the modern Christian church have instituted the practice of tithing as the mechanism for financing the church. But this practice has deep and often unseen implications for the church that can sever Christians from grace and from Jesus Christ. Listen to this podcast now to find out more.
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A Love Letter from Paul
In my mind the letter to the Philippians is a letter of love, not as man loves, but the love of God. Paul does not identify problems in the church but this letter encourages and strengthens the church to lift them up to a greater love of God and of the brethren.
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Episode 43 – Why you must be set free from the law
Jesus came to die so that we can be set free from sin. But as part of His sacrifice, we are also set free from the law. Understanding why this is essential and how this freedom from law works is crucial to walking with Christ. In fact we are told that if we seek to…