744 results for tag: daily sermon

Why Cults are Successful — Part 1

It's been said many times -- cults and cultic ideas are the unfinished business of the church -- that if the church did a better job, cults wouldn't be growing so fast. Do you agree? Just why are cults so successful? Don't miss this first of a 4 program series on cults. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0332.mp3

The Deadly Fruit of Legalism, Part 2 – The Problem and the Solution

Legalism can turn us into hard hearted, narrow minded, spiteful and judgmental people. It's a serious problem for Christians because it separates us from the intimacy with Christ and others we were meant to have. In this program Greg talks about the good news that Jesus Christ is.

The Deadly Fruit of Legalism, Part 1 — Legalism’s Disguises

Greg counts himself as a survivor of legalism. In this first of two programs he reveals from his own experience some of legalism's disguises and the harm lurking under those disguises.

Christians You Don’t Recognize — Part 2

Fact:  Many Christians think they are better than others; there are other Christians they don't even recognize.  Fact:  Some church and religious movements have persuaded their followers that they are superior to others.  Fact:  Being better and superior is not the gospel of Jesus Christ! https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0294.mp3

Christians You Don’t Recognize — Part 1

Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.  Protestants don't recognize the Pope as the head of the church and Christians who believe alcohol is a sin do not recognize each other in a liquor store.  If there are other Christians you do not recognize, you need to listen to this program. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0293.mp3

After Grace — Then What?

Grace is totally unmerited pardon. It is forgiveness of our sins no matter what we have done -- it can't be earned in any way. But what is life like after that? How then should we live?

Wine Into Water

Jesus changed water into wine. It was the best wine and it was saved for last. People have been trying to reverse the process and change wine into water ever since. Why is the story of this miracle in the Bible? What should we learn from it?

Religion is Counterfeit Christianity

Jesus came to save us from religion, the belief that if we work hard and long enough God will like us -- that we must obtain salvation through our own efforts. Religion is one reason Christ died on the cross.

Weird Ideas Are Out There

It usually starts with a sincere desire to please or appease God. But the result is a cult -- a tight, "holy huddle" trying to keep sin on the outside and goodness on the inside. Such isolation leads to weird ideas.

Couch Potato Christianity

Is it possible to be a "Couch Potato Christian"?  The Bible says that our citizenship is in heaven and that we're not to be conformed to this world.  What does that mean for the role of a Christian in society?  Don't miss this vital discussion of practical Christianity. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0193.mp3

Hope In Christ

What are your hopes?  Does your future look bleak?  It was that way for the disciples for awhile.  Their hopes were dashed after Jesus' crucifixion but intensely re-ignited after his resurrection.  Similarly the only real hope for our future is in Christ and his resurrection. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0189.mp3

Lost and Found

The Prodigal in the Parable of the Lost Son "comes to himself" and returns home.  He is met on the way by his eagerly welcoming father, and there is great rejoicing over the son who "was lost and is found." https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0188.mp3

The Cost of Discipleship — Sacrifice

Jesus said, "Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies it remains only a single seed.  But if it dies, it produces many seeds."  Jesus tells us to follow him.  He laid down his life for us.  Authentic Christianity involves laying down your life for others. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0184.mp3

Giving More Than You Get

Love or bean-counting?  Mary extravagantly anoints Jesus with expensive perfume as a gift of love.  Judas complained, "It might have been sold."  Our world is much like Judas, considering the monetary value of everything and being blinded to love.  What do you see? https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0183.mp3

King and Kingdom

We have a fascination with royalty, perhaps because of their privilege, power and wealth. Yet many monarchs have ruled through fear and heavy-handedness. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0182.mp3

The Hall of Faith

We love lists:  The top 10...the top 40... and various halls of fame.  Did you know that the Bible has "The Hall of Faith"?  It's a list of those who lived with spiritual vision and understood faith as a verb.  Who's on it -- and why?  Be sure to listen for the answers. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0181.mp3

Don’t Give Up!

If you're at the end of your rope with everything coming unglued, if you're grieving, if you're going through a time of turbulence or rage -- don't give up!  Greg points us to the Source of encouragement, strength, refuge, tranquility, serenity -- to an ever-present help in trouble. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0180.mp3

Jars of Clay…and Mothers

As we celebrate mothers, we explore the nature of God. We learn that it is the very nature of God to place his grace in places thought to be humanly improbable or impossible. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR117.mp3

God and Mothers

While there is no greater physical place of ministry, position or power than that of a mother, we can learn a great deal about our heavenly Father as we honor our earthly mothers. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR065.mp3

The Creator and His Assistants

Mothers ARE God’s life giving assistants. This is a day to honor our Mothers and all who have helped us along the way. It’s also a time to remember those who assist God as he re-births people as children of God. https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR013.mp3