CCRS Podcast

As much as you would wish it, no one can avoid trials, suffering, or difficulties in life. Today, Pastor Phil will challenge you, believer, to handle your struggles as a true, faithful follower of Christ would. Remember that God will use them for your good and He wants you to pray to Him constantly about all of it.

The law of God has been used to guilt and shame people for many years... But that was never the purpose of the Bible... And in today's message, Pastor Phil will remind you that purpose of the Bible isn't meant to guilt you or shame you, it's meant to simply show your need for a savior. When you choose to study the Bible and learn it for yourself, you learn more and more about the character of God. And with the Holy Spirit guiding your life, you can be made into a new creation, more and more like Christ.

Many people have often asked what it is that they're supposed to do with their lives... It's an age-old question that not everyone finds the answer to... And in today's message, Pastor Phil will share with you that the answer is Jesus! If you want to know what God's will is for your life, get to know Jesus! Pray, read your Bible, and spend time alone with the Lord. Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God and through Him, you learn just how God wants to use your unique gifts and talents for the kingdom.

The Lord our God is a righteous and just God. He rules with justice in mind for all people and yet not without mercy and grace. So in today's message, Pastor Phil will ask you a very important question, what will you do when you stand in the court of the Lord? How will you plead the case for yourself? For anyone who pleads their own case, it simply won't cut it... But when Jesus is in your corner, having given you salvation, your sins are washed away... You have a right standing with God.

Everyone who is in a position of authority was placed there by God. And for those of you who are Christians in places of authority, God wants to use you to enact change and share the Gospel with those around you... And in today's message, Pastor Phil will remind you that your job isn't just a job. Your workplace could be your number one place of ministry! The way that you interact with coworkers and show your work ethic, says a lot about God to those who might not yet believe in Christ.

In our world today, with the prevalence of social media and targeted advertising, it’s so hard not to long for and crave what everyone else has. But, this coveting will steal the joy that the Lord has for you! As Pastor Phil teaches today, God is enough for you! Do you realize this? All He’s given you is a gift. So, it’s important to be content with what you have. Because when you covet and desire another’s wealth, power, or even their spouse, you disregard what God has given you. Live with contentment in Christ!

Sometimes, what the world sees in a church is dissension and anger, when what they should see is an abundance of love among everyone. One of the marks of a believer in Christ is that we each show love and kindness to our brothers and sisters. Pastor Phil teaches today that Jesus calls you to exhibit affection toward each other which will radiate out to the world. Christ loved you enough to die in your place, and you are now to love others as well! It’s not always easy, but it’s so important to love your brother!

God gave the law on Mount Sinai. In a constant effort to try to find righteousness, the Jewish people would add laws to the laws to try to obey. But now there’s a better way! Jesus came as your savior and offers grace and forgiveness when you believe and come to Him. Today, Pastor Phil will remind you that you’re under Christ’s grace, not under condemnation. You don’t need to come to Him because you have to, but because He offers salvation and mercy! Come boldly to His throne!

By faith in Jesus, you become a child of God. He’s your Abba, daddy. But, even though He’s your good father, it’s important to remember the Holiness and power of Almighty God. Today Pastor Phil wants to remind you of the reverence and respect you should have for God. God is so holy and righteous that He could not be seen or approached by His people before Jesus. Jesus, at His death on the cross, He made you right with God again. So you can now, by faith approach almighty God.

Sometimes, situations in life will cause a root of bitterness to grow within you. When something isn’t right or doesn’t feel good, you grow discontent or discouraged. This root of bitterness, Pastor Phil explains today, will pull you away from God and cause you to look to other things for purpose and pleasure. It will poison your heart and grow and spread to those around you. Bitterness must be dealt with. Bring it to God in confession, get your heart right with Him and renew your faith and trust in Him.