BTM Ep 70 | The Treasure Christ Gave Everything to Gain | Good vs Evil
Release Date: 11/25/2025
Beyond The Message
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the dragnet and God's kingdom work in our broken world. Building on Matthew 13:47-50, they explore the tension between God's patient extension of grace to all people and the urgency we should feel as witnesses. The conversation examines what it means to be "gatherers, not sorters" in practical terms, addressing the hidden prejudices that can limit our gospel witness. They discuss how the reality of future judgment should fuel compassion rather than condemnation, and why understanding our own need...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the pearl from Matthew 13:45-46, exploring the radical reinterpretation of God as the merchant and the church as the pearl. They discuss how the beauty of the pearl reveals Christ's sacrifice covering our brokenness and transforming us into something precious. The conversation examines God's relentless pursuit of us, the infinite price He paid, and what our response of joyful obedience rooted in gratitude should look like as we gather, grow, serve, and go into the world seeking others.
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the revolutionary truth that we are God's treasure—the very prize that motivated Christ to joyfully surrender everything. They explore the parable of the hidden treasure with fresh insight, unpacking how Jesus didn't save us out of obligation but out of passionate love and delight. The conversation examines what it truly meant for Christ to give up His glory, position, and life on the cross, and how understanding the "why" behind His sacrifice transforms how we view our worth. They discuss practical ways to...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the leaven and its implications for the modern church. They discuss how false teaching subtly infiltrates truth, explore the tension between post-millennialism and biblical warnings about increasing evil, and examine what it means to live as a pure offering to God. The conversation challenges listeners to identify cultural "leavens" in their own lives, embrace the call to sacrificial service over consumeristic Christianity, and maintain unwavering commitment to Scripture's authority in an...
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In this episode of "Beyond The Message," Pastor Chris and Bobby revisit the message and dive deeper into apostate churches. They answer tough questions about how to guard ourselves against false teachings and how to test what comes into our lives. They also offer insight on how to respond lovingly when confronted with false teaching from people we care about.
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In their next conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue their discussion on “Good vs Evil” through the parable of the wheat and the tares. They explore why it's difficult for Christ followers to accept that wherever good is sown, evil is also sown. They also discuss practical ways to combat evil with good and how to maintain spiritual alertness in rooting out the enemy's schemes.
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Beyond the message is back! In this new series, "Good vs Evil," Pastor Chris and Bobby explore how we should respond to evil and suffering in the world through the parable of the sower. They discuss the different types of hearts—hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful—and share how we can stay encouraged in our mission even when we don't see immediate results.
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As they conclude this series, "Pray Like This," Pastor Chris and Bobby discuss the importance of trusting completely in God's power through prayer and why we often struggle with the idea that there are no unanswered prayers. They explore how prayer should involve asking for specific and significant things, and they examine why people often find this difficult. They leave us with the challenge to pray like Jabez—that God would bless us, expand our borders, keep His hand on our lives, and protect us from evil.
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In this week's conversation on prayer, Pastor Chris and Bobby explore how temptation is inevitable for everyone. They examine the path to temptation in depth and emphasize the importance of being both realistic and prepared when it arrives. They offer practical strategies to help us be ready when facing temptations we know will come.
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In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby engage in another conversation about prayer. They discuss the importance of understanding God's power and presence, highlighting how our limited perception of God's capabilities can restrict our prayers. They also emphasize the value of consistent, disciplined daily prayer rather than only praying during "special moments." The episode concludes with a challenge to transform our perspective from questioning "Can God?" to confidently declaring "God Can!" in every circumstance.
info_outlineOn the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the revolutionary truth that we are God's treasure—the very prize that motivated Christ to joyfully surrender everything. They explore the parable of the hidden treasure with fresh insight, unpacking how Jesus didn't save us out of obligation but out of passionate love and delight. The conversation examines what it truly meant for Christ to give up His glory, position, and life on the cross, and how understanding the "why" behind His sacrifice transforms how we view our worth. They discuss practical ways to move from performance-based living to resting in our God-given identity, living securely in His love, gratefully in our worship, and surrendered to the One who treasures us beyond measure.