Episodes

  • Will you have a seat at the table Luke 13

    Will you have a seat at the table Luke 13
    Apr 27 2026
    - **The Kingdom of God is Radical Transformation**: Jesus compares it to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a great tree and to leaven that permeates all the dough — an invasive, irresistible change worked by the Holy Spirit when Jesus rules in a person’s life. - **Enter Through the Narrow Door**: Jesus urges us to “strive” (agonize with intention and intensity) to enter the narrow door, which is Christ alone. Many will seek to enter but will not be able because anything other than Jesus (or Jesus + something else) doesn’t work. - **False Assurance Will Be Rejected**: At the shut door, people will claim, “We ate with you and you taught in our streets,” but the Master replies, “I do not know you… depart from me, all you workers of evil.” External familiarity with Jesus is not enough. - **Tragic Outcome for the Untransformed**: Those locked out will experience weeping and gnashing of teeth when they see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the prophets in the Kingdom while they are cast out — a picture of final regret and judgment. - **True Salvation is Simple Yet Transformative**: Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone (not earned), but it always produces visible fruit. If the seed is planted or the leaven introduced, real change will show — the Kingdom comes when Jesus sits on the throne of our hearts.
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    36 mins
  • The wonderful plan of God

    The wonderful plan of God
    Apr 23 2026
    Ruth 3&4 In Ruth 3, Naomi, seeking security for Ruth, instructs her to approach Boaz at the threshing floor after he finishes eating. Following Naomi’s guidance, Ruth humbly uncovers Boaz’s feet and lies down, symbolically submitting to his protection and requesting him as kinsman-redeemer. Startled at midnight, Boaz blesses Ruth for her loyalty and virtue, promising to redeem her if the nearer relative declines. He sends her home with barley as a sign of care. In chapter 4, Boaz convenes the elders at the city gate. The nearer redeemer initially agrees to buy Naomi’s land but withdraws when he learns it includes marrying Ruth to preserve Mahlon’s name, fearing it would endanger his own inheritance. Boaz then publicly redeems the property and takes Ruth as his wife, with the elders and people pronouncing blessings linking their union to Israel’s matriarchs and the line of Perez. Ruth bears a son, Obed—grandfather of David—restoring Naomi’s life and legacy. The genealogy traces from Perez to David, showing God’s sovereign hand weaving redemption through ordinary lives. The story illustrates profound themes of humility, integrity, and God’s providence: He knows more, sees more, and does far more abundantly than we ask or think (Eph. 3:20).
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    29 mins
  • Do you need another chance? Luke 13

    Do you need another chance? Luke 13
    Apr 20 2026
    Why do bad things happen to people? In Luke 13, some people told Jesus about bad events. Roman soldiers had killed some Galileans while they were worshiping. Another time, a tower in Siloam fell and killed 18 people. The crowd wondered if these people were worse sinners and were being punished by God. Jesus said no. Bad things can happen to anyone in our broken world. We never know when our life might end. His clear message was: “Unless you repent and turn back to God, you will all perish too.” He wants us to be right with God every day. Jesus then told a story about a fig tree that grew for three years but never produced fruit. The owner wanted to cut it down, but the worker asked for one more chance to care for it and help it grow. This shows God’s mercy — He gives us many chances to change and bear good fruit in our lives. Next, Jesus healed a woman who had been bent over and suffering for 18 years. She praised God right away. But the leader of the synagogue got angry because Jesus healed her on the Sabbath day. Jesus called him a hypocrite for caring more about animals than about a suffering person. The message for us today is simple: Examine your own life. Where do you need to repent? Even if things feel like a mess, God offers you another chance right now to turn to Him and live differently.
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    33 mins
  • Ruth ch.2 God's Favor

    Ruth ch.2 God's Favor
    Apr 16 2026
    In Ruth chapter 2, Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem during the harvest. Ruth goes to glean grain and providentially ends up in the field of Boaz, a wealthy relative of Naomi’s late husband. Boaz notices her, learns of her loyalty to Naomi, and shows her great kindness by offering protection, extra grain, and a meal. Ruth works diligently and returns home with a generous amount of barley. Naomi is amazed, revealing Boaz as a close kinsman-redeemer, and encourages Ruth to continue gleaning in his fields for safety.
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    22 mins
  • 12APR26Luke12e

    12APR26Luke12e
    Apr 13 2026
    Luke 12 e
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    33 mins
  • 08APR26Ruth1

    08APR26Ruth1
    Apr 9 2026
    Ruth 1(Judges 21)
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    35 mins
  • 05APR26EasterSunday

    05APR26EasterSunday
    Apr 9 2026
    Colossians 1:15-23
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    32 mins
  • 03APR26 GoodFriday

    03APR26 GoodFriday
    Apr 9 2026
    2Cor 5:20
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    23 mins