RG AUDIO 092419   Acts 5:1-11 These first events of the early church jogs our memory to the parallels of creation played out in Genesis. All started out heavenly and perfect until sin and its curse entered the picture. The Holy Spirit poured out on the first believing Christians creating a unified heartbeat and mind […]

RG AUDIO 092319   Acts 4:32-37 Fifty days after Passover, Pentecost has come. The Holy Spirit pouring out on those first believing Christians unified them as one beating heart and thinking mind. Imagine a people without classifications for poor, middle class, or wealthy. This imagination of an equalized people echoes Leviticus 25 and the Lord’s […]

RG AUDIO 092219   Psalm 55:15-23 In Psalm 55, David is shaken with fear and trembling as he’s being attacked by enemies. At one point he prays, “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken” (v. 22). God is a rock, a stronghold, and […]

RG AUDIO 092119   Hebrews 10:26-36 It’s one thing to muster up the courage to act confidently in a moment. It’s another thing to sustain that kind of courageous living over time. Toward the end of Hebrews 10, we are reminded of the importance of sustained confidence in God. There will be a temptation, when […]

RG AUDIO 092019   1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 A few years back, Staples had a commercial series based around something called the “Easy Button.” The concept was that if you got in a bind, there would be a button you could push to smooth things out. Unfortunately, life isn’t always smooth (and easy buttons don’t exist). […]

RG AUDIO 091919   2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In baseball, there are two aspects of great pitching. One is mechanics. Mechanics can make a big difference. But the second part of great pitching is learning to pitch with confidence. You can learn all the motions, but if you don’t go out and pitch with confidence, it […]

RG AUDIO 091819   Acts 4:23-31 It’s easy to remember to ask God for things like daily bread, forgiveness of sins and the like. Perhaps we even find it natural to ask God for help, resources, or answers to difficult problems. But have you ever asked God for boldness? It’s noteworthy that this is the […]

RG AUDIO 091719   Acts 4:13-22 Peter and John have just finished responding to the questions of the religious rulers. After Peter’s response, the rulers were surprised at their courage and the fact that these were just ordinary, unschooled men. They “took note that these men had been with Jesus” (v. 13). “But since they […]

RG AUDIO 091619   Acts 4:1-12 Peter and John have been called before the religious rulers to give an account for a few things. Namely, they’re being questioned about a good deed they did (the healing of a lame beggar) and a corresponding message of hope they spoke (in Jesus, there is resurrection from the […]

RG AUDIO 091519   Psalm 68:28-35 Invitations are a common part of special events. Perhaps you have received an invitation to attend a wedding, a loved one’s birthday party, or even to attend an event to honor a deserving individual. Regardless of the type of invitation we receive, they make us feel included and wanted. […]