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Are You Sure You’re Secure? [Podcast]

Selections from the Book of Hebrews

If God knows everything we do, how can we be sure our salvation is secure? And if our salvation IS secure no matter what we do, does it matter what we do? Sometimes it seems like the book of Hebrews says yes and no!

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re tackling those confusing passages head on. With a little context, we’ll see that Hebrews holds the answers, not the problems.

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When Forgiving Seems Impossible [Podcast]

Philemon

Who in your life has hurt you so badly that a part of you died? I’m talking about that person who spoke too much or showed up too little, neglected too much or lashed out too often—someone who took advantage of you, or betrayed you, or abused you.

How do you forgive that person?

In this episode of Live the Bible, we look in the book of Philemon to learn how to truly let go and move on when forgiveness seems impossible. I urge you to listen now.

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What God’s Grace Can Do for You Every Day [Podcast]

Titus 2:11-3:8

God’s grace is helpful not just for the hereafter but also for this afternoon. As Christians, we know God’s grace secures our eternity. The question is: How can we apply it now?

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to the book of Titus for the key to making the most of God’s amazing gift right now.

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How to Finish Well [Podcast]

2 Timothy

How do you want to finish your life? That’s not an easy question to think about. When we’re young, we don’t think about it at all. And the older we get, the more distracted we get. Some folks would love to be distracted all the way to the grave.

But God wants so much more for you than that. SO much more . . .

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re opening God’s Word to 2 Timothy to uncover the secret to living and finishing well.

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Contentment and How to Find It [Podcast]

1 Timothy 6:5-19

There are 2,350 verses in the Bible about money. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is! Why would God dedicate so much of His Word to our finances? Because money competes with God as the master of our lives more than anything else.

Our world is fully invested in convincing us that we’re lacking; we always need more. Can we ever really be content? In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll find the secret of contentment in the book of 2 Timothy.

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The Problems with God’s Grace [Podcast]

2 Kings 5

What’s greater than God’s grace? It’s pretty amazing. But God’s grace has its problems—or at least we have problems with it. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll find in the book of 2 Kings two of the biggest problems we have with grace—and discover how to overcome them.

Let’s experience God’s grace as He intended.

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Man Up! Practical Lessons from Jesus’ Ascension [Podcast]

Psalm 68

Jesus had one driving focus throughout His entire life. This single thing—this one main goal, one primary hope—motivated everything He did. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to Psalm 68 to discover Jesus’ driving focus and learn how to make it ours too.

Think you know what it is? You might be surprised!

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How to Change the Past that Will Be [Podcast]

Genesis 49

If you could go back and undo your greatest mistake, would you? Of course, you would! I’d give my right arm for a chance like that. But we know too well that time never rewinds; we can’t undo our choices that cost us the most.

We can’t change the past. But we CAN change the past that WILL be—and in this episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to the book of Genesis to find out how.

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What the Greatness of Inner Strength Can Do [Podcast]

John 13:1-17

We long for greatness. Deep down—or maybe not so deep down—we all do. And guess what? Jesus says greatness is a great goal! “Go for it!” He basically told His disciples. But before we grab for greatness, we’ve got to be sure we know what greatness really is. Do we?

In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to the book of John for the answer—and it might surprise you.

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It’s Your Motive that Matters [Podcast]

1 Cor. 3:10-15; 2 Cor. 5:10

What will happen when you stand face-to-face with God? In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re talking about that future day when everyone who believes in Jesus will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Can you think of a bigger sounding test?

Me neither. But take a deep breath! Scripture assures us this will be a wonderful day.

Are you ready to pass with flying colors? The test is in your favor.

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