What is God’s Providence in War and the Defense of a Nation—and what is our role as believers?
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In light of recent events in Iran, we explore the crucial question: What is God’s Providence in War and the Defense of a Nation—and what is our role as believers? Drawing from Psalm 33:10–12 and other key Scriptures, this episode lays out four Biblical truths: God Rules Over Nations and Wars – Daniel 2:21 and Proverbs 21:1 remind us that God raises up and removes leaders according to His purpose. War Can Be a Tool of Divine Judgment or Protection – Ecclesiastes 3:8 and Romans 13:3–4 teach us that governments are divinely appointed to restrain evil and protect the innocent. ...
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Easter Is a Matter of Life or Death
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What if Easter didn’t happen? What if Jesus never died, never rose again, and wasn’t alive today? Then your faith would be meaningless, the Bible a lie, and death would truly be the end. But… He did rise, and that changes everything. In this powerful episode, you’ll discover why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just history—it’s your eternity. We’ll examine astonishing biblical accounts of people raised from the dead before Jesus, and we’ll reveal the one MAJOR difference that sets Jesus’ resurrection apart: He didn’t die again. He’s alive—right now. This...
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Does Jesus Christ Pray for You?
Pastor John's Life Change Moments
Have you ever wondered if Jesus Christ prays for you and what Jesus does not pray for? In this episode, Pastor John Haggard teaches on the High Priestly Prayer found in John 17, revealing the profound truths of Jesus' intercession for believers. Discover how Jesus prays for His followers, the joy and security He desires for them, and the protection He offers from the world's temptations. Learn about the four key things Jesus wants for believers: to be secured, satisfied, separated, and sanctified. We'll also explore what Jesus does not pray for and why this is significant. This...
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Are Angels Real or Imaginary?
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**Are Angels Real or Imaginary? Unveiling the Divine Messengers** Join us in this captivating episode as we delve deep into one of humanity’s most enduring questions: **Are angels real or just figments of our imagination?** We begin by exploring the true definition of an angel—as a messenger—and uncover the profound biblical evidence supporting their existence. With the word "angel" mentioned over **592 times in the Bible**, we trace their origins from Genesis 16:7, where angels interact with Hagar, to their pivotal roles throughout scripture. Discover the nature of angels as spiritual...
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Does God Predestine People for Heaven and Hell by Election?
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Nothing upsets more people than the Doctrine of Election and the Doctrine of Predestination. On today’s podcast, we will take a deep dive into these doctrines. Election looks back in time and refers to God’s choosing certain people that He deemed to be His children before the formation of the world, “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him” (Ephesians 1:4). Predestination looks forward in time to the destiny He has planned for those whom He has chosen, “who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of...
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How to Live When You Have Regrets
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In this episode, we explore HOW TO LIVE WHEN WE HAVE REGRETS. Music often reflects our emotions, and regret is a common theme in many classic songs like Frank Sinatra's "My Way," Taylor Swift's "Back to December," and Adele's "Hello." But what does regret really mean? Regret is a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. The Bible addresses regret, highlighting the importance of repentance and turning toward God. The Apostle Paul wrote, "For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to...
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Is Hell Real And Why Does It Matter (Part 4 of 4 - Final Installment)
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Today's Topics Learn more about the two eternities of Heaven and Hell. Learn the one thing everyone CAN agree on. Learn about transformed bodies in Heaven. Learn more about what Hell is like for unbelievers. Learn if God cares either way if someone goes to Hell. Learn how someone can escape hell. Learn if someone can save himself or herself. Helping Others If you would like to help more people learn more about the consequences of denying Jesus Christ, through the saving grace of God's word by radio, television, social media, and the internet, because we have to pay to broadcast our...
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Is Hell Real and Why Does It Matter? (Part 3)
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Exploring One of the Most Unpopular Truths In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial and challenging questions: "Is Hell real?" Join us as we delve into the significance of this question and why it matters to everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Why Should We Be Concerned? It's a common question: If God is so good, why would He send anyone to Hell? This episode explores this dilemma and addresses the misconception that all paths lead to the same destination. We discuss the stark reality that while physical death is inevitable for all of us, the uncertainty of when it will...
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Is Hell Real (Part 2)
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Why should we be concerned either way if Hell is real or not? The topic of hell is dead serious and must be settled for everyone because the knowledge of hell has eternal consequences. One Thing Everyone Agrees On Regardless of political party or religion affiliation, no one escapes dying. Whether someone believes in a real hell or not, we are all still going to die. The thing that we DON’T know, is WHEN we are going to die. Why Is There Hell? If God is such a good God, why would He create Hell? First we must acknowledge the inseparable link between God's justice and God’s love. Hell...
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Is Hell Real? (Part 1)
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Is Hell Real and Does It Really Matter One Way or the Other? Learn about the major pathway to Hell in today’s podcast message. According to the Pew Research Center, belief in Hell remains significant among U.S. adults. Approximately 61% of Americans say they believe in hell. Belief in Hell is more prevalent among certain religious groups. For example, 82% of evangelical Protestants and members of historically Black Protestant churches affirm their belief in hell. Catholics and mainline Protestants also show a majority believing in Hell, though to a somewhat lesser extent. Only...
info_outlineWhat’s the Big Deal about Easter?
Why Does the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Really Matter?
Three Things We Should All Know
#1: The word of God is applicable to our lives in today’s times
The writer of Hebrews in Chapter 4 verse 12 (NASB) wrote, “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart”.
This means the word of God is ALIVE TODAY, ACTIVE TODAY, and APPLICABLE TO OUR LIFE RIGHT NOW. The word of God did not die when the writing of the Bible concluded.
#2: If Jesus Christ had not been raised from the dead
Then Christianity would be dead, your faith would be worthless, and your life would be over the moment you die.
The Apostle Paul who wrote this first letter to the Corinthians in the church at Corinth:
“…and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Moreover we are even found to be false witnesses of God, because we witnessed against God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, IF in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished” (1 Corinthians 15:14-18 NASB).
In this passage we learn of 5 disastrous consequences if there were no resurrection:
- Preaching Christ would be senseless.
- Faith in Christ would be useless.
- All the witnesses and preachers of the resurrection would be liars.
- No one would be redeemed from sin.
- All former believers would have perished.
#3: The resurrection proves that Jesus was who He said He was.
There are at least 11 post-resurrection appearances recorded in the Bible, and the one thing about Jesus’ resurrection is, His is the ONLY permanent return to life; everyone else who had been raised to life in the Bible died again.
Jesus rose, and never died again.
Whether you consider yourself to be a Christian or not, what I am about to say has eternal implications for everyone: we will all die a physical death, but that is not the end of the story. We actually have two lives, one on earth and one in eternity. The question is, which eternity are you going to live in…heaven or hell?
Today’s podcast answers more questions on What’s the Big Deal about Easter.
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Bonus
Did you know - Jesus Christ prays for you if you are a Christian! “Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25 NASB). Intercession means to pray on behalf of. How awesome is that to have the Son of God pray for you!
If you feel a prompting in your heart
Jesus said, “No one can come to Me, unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:44 NASB). This verse means that it is GOD who draws someone. No one can save you. No pastor, no preacher, no magic phrases of words of “say this and be saved.” Even you can’t save you. No one can save you except God.
If you feel a prompting in your heart, it may be God who is asking you to accept his Son as your Lord and Savior. Accept Jesus into your heart NOW, proclaim Him your Lord and Savior, and ask forgiveness of your sins. There are no second chances to accept Christ if you die before you accept Him. Do it now if He is prompting you.
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