Hope...we hope for a better job; we hope for more money; we hope our favorite sports team wins a championship. The Bible gives a hope for a greater expectation. The Bible gives a hope for huge assurance. Join Phil in Romans 8:18-22 as he teaches on this future glory in Christ. Search the Scriptures daily with great eagerness and examining to see that these things are so. Hebrews 2:10, Isaiah 55:12, 65:17-18, Colossians 3:4

What joy there is for couples adopting a son or daughter! The new father and mother, the children, and the extended family all join in the excitement. The joy in seeing believers who live honorable in Christ is God's purpose for His people. We were once aliens, now we are adopted sons. As adopted sons, we will live desiring to please God always. Join Phil as he teaches in Romans 8:9-17. Search the Scriptures daily with great eagerness!

October 31st is honored each last Sunday in October among all Reformed Churches and Confessional Churches. Lutherans, Presbyterians, and other Reformed Denominations place an emphasis on Martin Luther's 95 Theses as a break from the universal, catholic church. In this podcast, Phil talks about the Luther's family religious beliefs, the circumstances in 1500's Germany with its mix of Christian and Norse paganism, and Luther's transformation in Christ. October 31st should be of importance to all those who are Evangelical: Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Evangelical Free, or Non-Denomination. May the Lord richly bless you!

Coach Matthews has come full circle with Crossroads. First, as a student participating in Crossroads Campus Bible Studies at Lake Forest Middle School and Bradley Central High School. Second, as a high school wrestler at Bradley Central being a part of wrestling chapel. Now, Austin is the head girls wrestling coach at Bradley Central and assistant coach for the boys program. Listen as he gives his personal testimony to his involvement with Crossroads. May the Lord richly bless you!

Current trends and subjects in society once considered taboo are now given relevance in today's social climate. Consuming alcohol beverages, tattoos, same sex marriage just to name a few highlight our newsfeeds on the internet constantly. How do Evangelicals deal with such issues? Join Phil as he discusses these topics from Scripture in Part 2 Christian Liberty. Search the Scriptures daily with great eagerness.

In 2024, Evangelicals are dealing with issues that are encroaching on church life. Alcohol, same-sex marriage, tattoos, and various other topics are having to be tackled by believers of Christ. How do we defend our beliefs? How do we live a distinct lifestyle in our society with its changing norms? Over the next few weeks Phil will be teaching from Scripture on these topics. Please search the Scriptures daily with great eagerness. God bless

"I made a decision for Christ", "I gave my life to Christ"...how many times do we hear these statements in Church or small groups. Yet, without being judgmental, are people's lives reflecting service to Christ? Is a life full of speech and conduct reflecting Christ in daily living? Romans 6 is the anthem to my life and experience in Christ. Join Phil as he continues in Romans