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Return to Me 01/24/10
Our world often tries to overrule the sovereign God. We do that by turning away from the Lord and finding fault with Him. Worse still, we declare ourselves God and our sins to be pleasure.
Zechariah 1:1-6
Broadcast Archive
The Lord Will Be King 07/25/10
Do you know what it’s like to feel exposed? Like you’re open to attack on one side? Even when we try to live godly lives, we can feel insecure and unprotected. We all feel vulnerable at one time or another, wondering whether God is protecting us or not. Well, the Bible doesn’t promise that we won’t face hardship, but we can be sure that God promises to make it right in the end.
The Shepherd Struck 07/18/10
When you read about Jesus’ death on the cross, how does it make you feel? When you read the Gospels, do you find yourself rooting for Christ to escape? Do you feel sad that God came here and die, or do you praise him for making the sacrifice? It’s easy to have mixed feelings about it all, but God assures us that the work of Jesus on the cross was planned long before it happened.
A Fountain for Cleansing 07/11/10
Do you ever so feel disgusted that you don’t even know how you live with yourself? Do you sometimes feel so buried in your own sin that you can scarcely bring yourself to walk into church on Sunday? Our sins can cause us immense shame, but God promised us a cleansing, even centuries before Christ.
Mourning for the One They Pierced 07/04/10
The Bible is full of God’s promises to protect his people and conquer their enemies. He can give us strength when we are at our weakest, and he can overcome our biggest foes. But long before all that, God has some business to do with you.
Strong in the Lord 06/27/10
Have you ever wondered whether God is too busy to care about his people? Do you face the week feeling like a soldier in the service of the Lord, or do you feel like something far less glamorous? Sometimes we mistakenly see God as all-powerful, but distant. But God has promised in his word to not only protect his people, but use them to achieve great victories.
Two Broken Staffs 06/20/10
The Bible often uses the image of a shepherd to describe great and caring leaders, including God himself. A good shepherd protects his sheep and keeps them from going astray. What about when the Bible speaks of bad shepherds? What about bad sheep?
The Second Exodus 06/13/10
All Christians claim “salvation” in Christ, but we don't always think of what salvation means. Sure, salvation means going to heaven and living a holy life, but is that the whole picture? Does it mean merely being insured against hell, or is it something more? Salvation is something God has been doing throughout human history, and it is far bigger than what we usually envision.
The Good Shepherd 06/06/10
Do you let yourself get overwhelmed by difficult times in life? Have you ever felt like God was ignoring your needs? When tough situations come your way, do you try to face them on your own, or do you consult the God who sent them? The everyday worries of life can be one of our biggest distractions, but God knows what we need and when we need it.
Behold, Your King! 05/30/10
What picture comes to your mind when you think of a mighty king or world leader? Do you envision a fierce warrior on a horse? Maybe you think of bodyguards, bullet-proof limousines and Air Force One. We recognize all these things as symbols of power in this world, but do you recognize Jesus as the King of all Kings?
An Oracle of the Lord 05/23/10
It's wonderful to know that when God promises to bless his people, he is faithful to deliver. But what about when God promises judgment and retribution? He is not intimidated by any army or defense, and he can be as fierce as he is faithful.
From Fast to Feast 05/16/10
Jesus' coming was often foreshadowed by the prophets of the Old Testament. They eagerly looked forward to a time when a Messiah would come. Indeed, the gospel of John records that even Abraham rejoiced at the very thought of seeing Jesus' day. And the prophet Zechariah was also no stranger to this anticipation.
A Promise to Bless 05/09/10
Have you ever thought that something sounded too good to be true? It's easy for us to read the promises of God merely symbolically. As though they were meant for someone else. In fact, many of the promises made to ancient Israel apply to the church even today. And God will still fulfill them!
True Fasting 05/02/10
Have you ever caught yourself just going through the motions spiritually? Do you ever go to church just to be entertained by the music or the pastor? Praying only when we need something, and praising God only when we feel like it? But God knows the intentions of our hearts. He isn't fooled by our outward appearance.
The Priest Enthroned 04/25/10
Picture a small mountain stream, run with it and it will become a river; soon it will empty into a bay that will empty into the sea. This is how the church started, as a small group of people with the vigor of that mountain stream, and by the end of times that small stream of Gods people will turn into a sea filling the whole earth.
The Four Chariots 04/18/10
Has there ever been a time in your life when you didn’t understand what God was doing? And then do you remember looking back and realizing that God really did have everything under control? Understand now that God watches over the little details in your life and that he is bigger than all of your problems.
The Flying Scroll 04/11/10
Do not hide! If you have sinned it won’t do you any good! In fact it may even kill you! God says that you must repent and then He will forgive you. And if you do not repent, you can be sure that God will hunt you down and punish you!
Christ Exalted 04/04/10
Jesus’ death and resurrection get most of the attention, but his exaltation is just as important for the church. The head of the church reigns in heaven, while the body of the church lives on earth. And because we’re united with him, we’re tapped in to his life and strength.
The Two Olive Trees 03/28/10
Have you ever asked someone a question and they didn’t respond? And then you asked again, this time being a little more specific, but still nothing! Can you believe it, but this happened to Zerubbabel when he asked the Angel of God about the two olive trees that are on either side of the golden lamp stand in Zechariah’s vision.
The Day of Small Things 03/21/10
Where does a person begin to go forward, to begin something great for God? We are often paralyzed by not knowing where to start. We must be reminded, daily at times that it starts with God’s grace to all who look to him in faith.
The Golden Lampstand 03/14/10
“Not by might, not by power, but My Spirit” say the Lord of hosts! God was able to bring his people out of captivity in Babylon. God was able to not only rebuild the city of Jerusalem, but also its temple. So it is no wonder that God is able to build His Church. The amazing thing is that he wants to do that with you and me!
A Servant, A Branch, A Stone 03/07/10
As a Christian, what does God expect of you? Do you know the means for godly living? While God has saved us, it is to Him, and to His good purpose and plan. We should turn to God for our lives.
The Sinner's New Clothes 02/28/10
Imagine filthy dirty and tattered rags of clothes. Now think of a sparkling white wedding gown. Isn’t that a contrast? As it might be, nothing compares to the transformation offered in the blood of Christ! Lets learn how God can transform our lives, in just as stark a way.
The Two Cities 02/21/10
Faith expresses itself in different ways depending on the place. In the city of man, faith is an enemy and God’s judgment is a reality to come. In the city of God, faith is a blessing that one achieves through the generous grace of the Lord.
The City Without Walls 02/14/10
Is your life centered on God? That is a tough question because we often feel like we don’t know what God wants or what His desires for us are. We should know that turning to the world for answers is the wrong route to take.
I Will Return to You 02/07/10
We sometimes feel far from God and very close to our sin. We mistakenly think that God’s mercy and forgiveness can never overcome the damage we have done. Well, by God’s grace, salvation remains.
Horsemen of the Lord 01/31/10
Do you know God promises and sometimes wonder when they are going to be fulfilled? Well the prophet Zechariah knew them very well, yet he still lived a life full of trials and temptations in a fallen city full of sin.
Return to Me 01/24/10
Our world often tries to overrule the sovereign God. We do that by turning away from the Lord and finding fault with Him. Worse still, we declare ourselves God and our sins to be pleasure.
Jesus and the Downcast Disciples 01/17/10
Christ Jesus walks beside all believers as they journey through life. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we oftentimes know and see the Lord better than even the disciples did when they walked with the Lord down the Emmaus road.
Jesus and the Thief on the Cross 01/10/10
There were many people gathered around Jesus on the day of His crucifixion. However, it was not the rulers, the teachers, or even the soldiers that were saved that day, it was the man on the cross next to Jesus.
Jesus and the Governor 01/03/10
Jesus was put on trial and found innocent; however, he was taken away, beaten, and put to death. That hardly sounds like a fair hearing. Yet, in the kingdom of man, where sin reigns, we should not expect any better.
Jesus and the Man in the Tree 12/27/09
Have you put your life on hold to seek out Jesus? Well, the chief tax collector –one who many would consider the chief sinner did. Not only did Jesus find him, but he drew him in and redeemed him. Tune in to God’s Living Word as the Reverend Richard Phillips describes Jesus’ encounter with the man in the tree and how his discovery leads to others being found.
Abraham's Offspring 12/20/09
We start planning for Christmas weeks or even months ahead. But how far ahead did God start planning for the first Christmas? Not months ... not years ... but millennia. Two thousand years before Christ, God’s plans were well under way. Tune in this week to God’s Living Word, as Reverend Rick Phillips talks about a promise God made to Abraham, and how it affects your Christmas celebration this year.
Jesus and the Rich Young Man 12/13/09
We have often heard it said that you can’t take it with you. In the case of the Rich Young Man that Jesus encounters, we learn that you can’t live with it, either.
The Example of Our Lord: Part 2 12/06/09
How do we live in light of the knowledge that God the Father and Jesus his Son accepted us when we were still enemies? Though we were full of sin, detestable to God and others, God still loved us. So then how can we fail to accept others?
Jesus and the Little Children 12/06/09
Is your faith like that of a child? Too often our faith is like that of an adult; it is self-reliant, boastful, and confident in our own knowledge. Knowing God like a child means having full reliance on our Father in Heaven.
Jesus and the Sinful Woman 11/29/09
All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God. In doing so, some have sought repentance and salvation through Christ Jesus, whereas others have embraced their sin.
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