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Evangelical Beliefs

A recent survey in Christianity Today uncovered American evangelicals’ favorite heresies. Questions such as… Is God the Father more divine than Jesus? Is the Holy Spirit a force? Do you contribute to your salvation? Pastor Mike and Steve discuss the results of this poll on today’s show.

 

 

Crouching Tiger–Part 2

What have you done to deserve Heaven? What is the purpose of the law? Why do we do the things we hate to do? Pastor Mike addresses these questions as he continues preaching in Romans chapter 7.

 

Charles Hodge Letter to the Pope (Rerun)

On today’s show Pastor Mike reads an older letter written by Charles Hodge that was addressed to Pope Pius IX.  Click here for the text of a letter written by Charles Hodge of Princeton Theological Seminary on behalf of the two General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church in the USA, explaining why the Pope’s invitation to Protestants to send delegates to the first Vatican Council of 1869-70 was being declined.

Preexistence of Jesus–Part 1

Jesus is the central figure for all of human history.  Jesus is also the center of the Bible.  You need to study Jesus. What was Jesus doing before He was born?  Jesus existed forever–He is eternal.  How do we know this?  What does the Bible say about the preexistence of Jesus before the incarnate?  Listen in to find out!

 

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Preexistence of Jesus–Part 2

 

NT Wright is Rong

Pastor Mike has a special guest on today’s show.  Listen in as they discuss NT Wright and various quotes from his books. Bottom line: Do not read NT Wright!

 

The Greatest Love Of All

@TuesdayGuy joins Pastor Mike in the studio today where they talk about a variety of news articles including a recent article from The Guardian titled: “I Married Myself.”  What is the Biblical view of marriage?  How does this article contradict this view?  Other articles titled Pope Francis: The Devil Works to Divide Christians and Bleep! Why Christians Shouldn’t Cuss are also looked at.

 

Crouching Tiger–Part 1

Please open up your Bibles to Romans chapter 7 and following along as Pastor Mike preaches verse by verse with no compromise.  In Romans 7 we learn that our only hope for Sanctification is the Lord Jesus Christ.  How do we live a holy life?  How do we say no to sin and yes to righteousness?  Listen in to find out!

 

Equipping Eve–Episode #1–Who, What, Why

“But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ” (2 Cor 11:3). Ladies, how can we guard ourselves from being deceived by the same lies and doubts that Satan spoke to Eve in the Garden? In this first episode of Equipping Eve, host Erin Benziger introduces herself and speaks about the need for women to be equipped with the truths of God’s Word so that they may stand strong on that Word in an age of deception.

 

 

A Bizarre Parable

How do you use the money that the Lord has given you? Are you a wise steward? Pastor Mike discusses the parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16:1-13.

Erin Benziger Interview–Equipping Eve

We are excited to announce a new ministry that will be featured on NoCo! Erin Benziger will lead a ladies ministry called Equipping Eve that will deal with women’s issues from a Biblical perspective. Pastor Mike interviews Erin on today’s show to talk about this new venture.