RG AUDIO 112317   Matthew 24:36-51 Jesus gave three illustrations to demonstrate the importance of keeping watch for the day of His return. The first illustration came from the story of Noah and the flood. Everyone but Noah and his family had turned their backs on God. When the flood came, only they were prepared. […]

RG AUDIO 112217   Matthew 24:26-35 In Matthew 24 it says, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Jesus used lightning to describe what His return would be like. During a storm, the entire sky lights up with each lightning bolt. The sight can cause fear or awe, but […]

RG AUDIO 112117   Matthew 24:15-25 In the TV series Lie to Me, Dr. Cal Lightman uses facial expressions and body language to determine when someone is using deception. Everyone who interacts with Cal, from his employees to his young teenage daughter, can keep no secrets from him. He uses his talents to discover the […]

RG AUDIO 112017   Matthew 24:1-14 Fire drills are a common occurrence throughout the school year. Students never know exactly when they will happen, but there are always warning signs. A firetruck is seen sitting outside of the window or a firefighter is spotted walking down the hallway. Word quickly spreads, and the rumor for […]

RG AUDIO 111917   Psalm 119:33-48 If people want to lose weight, they must work out, eat right, and establish a support group for encouragement to eventually achieve their goal. However, if they do not continue to intentionally follow these practices after achieving their goal, they will gain the weight back. The results will not […]

RG AUDIO 111817   Acts 2:29-41 By definition, turning toward something implies turning away from something else. In this case, Peter called Jews from all over the world to turn toward Jesus and away from the corruption that enslaved their generation, keeping them separated from God. Three thousand of those listening chose to accept this […]

RG AUDIO 111717   2 Timothy 1:3-12 Telling everybody about the gospel seems like an easy enough method of accomplishing the mission Christ has given us, but putting this into practice can be terrifying. The fear of rejection or persecution can sometimes overshadow the motivation to achieve our mission. Paul was not unaware of the […]

RG AUDIO 111617   Romans 10:12-21 As Christians, our method for spreading the good news of Christ is simple: tell everyone. If people need to hear the good news in order to have faith, we must be willing to audibly explain the truth that we have received. Sometimes, however, we can get trapped thinking that […]

RG AUDIO 111517   Romans 10:1-11 What is truly required for a person to receive the freedom that comes from Christ? Paul refers to the Israelites who thought that strict adherence to the law of God would bring salvation. Their study of the Scriptures was vast, and every aspect of their lives was devoted to […]

RG AUDIO 111417   Matthew 28:1-10; 16-20 “The task ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you!” Rick Pearson, director of Camp Table Rock in Shell Knob, Missouri, proclaimed this message to hundreds of teenagers one summer. He stressed that an understanding of the authority of Jesus Christ is essential to […]