Guerrilla Christianity

This week we continue our look at the Riches in Romans with an examination of what it means to earn a wage, vs. the idea of receiving a gift. When we receive a gift, our first response is not "What do I owe you," but rather the love and thought behind the gift is appreciated for what it is. In the same way, when we receive the gift of God's grace we ought not think of what we must do to earn it, particularly since it has already been given freely.

Romans 6:12-23

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on July 2, 2017

We begin our fifth year of the podcast with a new Summer 2017 series called "Riches in Romans."  Over the course of the Summer months we will be taking an in-depth look at Paul's letter to the church in Rome and peel back the many layers to disclose Paul's manifesto on the grace of God. We begin today by looking at Sin and Grace, defining those words and what they mean for both the follower of Christ and the unbeliever.

We come to Transfiguration Sunday and the end of our Great Invitation series.  All along the way we have been challenged to obey the command of Christ to go make disciples of all nations... but have we?  And if not, is there any reason that we ought to obey the word of Christ?  We find out in today's episode.

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on February 26, 2017

 

In part 2 of "This, Not That," we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount and how Jesus calls his disciples to a deeper understanding of the law, rather than what was said in the oral tradition.

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC and Hudson UMC on February 12, 2017

Jesus begins to pick apart the contemporary interpretation of God's law by saying "You've heard that it was said... But I say to you..." both affirming the validity of the written word and his own authority as the Son of God.

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC and Hudson UMC on February 12, 2017

What does it mean to be the "salt of the earth?"  Or what does it mean to be the "light of the world?"  Jesus says WE are salt and light.  We'll take a deeper look at just what that means in the life of a believer today.

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on February 5, 2017

Jesus begins his Sermon on the Mount with a benediction, telling his disciples that they are blessed at times when the world may consider them cursed.  God's ways are not our ways.

Recorded at Hudson UMC on January 29, 2017

 

Why did Jesus call fishermen to become his first disciples, calling them into ministry from their previous vocation?  As it turns out, God often calls the workers in His kingdom from ordinary people, not just from the priesthood.  

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on January 22, 2017

Special Edition: Just the name "Donald Trump" causes vastly different reactions in people, especially among Americans who either voted for or against him last November.  This past Sunday we prayed earnestly for our new President, and call upon others to pray for him as well.  

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on January 22, 2017

We don't have to have all the answers as evangelists.  All we have to do is to bring them, and Jesus will make them see.

Recorded at Hudson UMC on January 15, 2017