RG AUDIO 111317   Isaiah 52:1-12 One would never keep the discovery of an antidote that could save the life of every person on the planet a secret. The distribution of this antidote would bring widespread hope to the world as well as fame to the one who designed it. In a similar way, those […]

RG AUDIO 111217   Psalm 34:1-10 Worship freely, brothers and sisters in Christ! Worship God privately and publically and bring great glory to Him! Each believer in community needs to be a part of always believing and living like David: “I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my […]

RG AUDIO 111117   Hebrews 10:19-31 Christian community will first be seen in genuine worship of God. The children of God meet Christ in public worship. Worship is expressed in the continuing growth of relationships in the community of faith. Growing relationships always involve a significant investment of time and energy among brothers and sisters. […]

RG AUDIO 111017   Ephesians 2:11-22 Paul reminded his readers that their background had been one of hopelessness and sinful lifestyles outside of Christ. However, now they were genuinely united in the body of Christ and near to God, because of the blood of Christ. Both Jews and Gentiles have received reconciliation and peace; the […]

RG AUDIO 110917   Ephesians 2:1-10 In Ephesians, Paul tells us that God seeks unity in the Christian community under one head, Jesus Christ. As such, all Christians should act lovingly toward each other. The concept of living a lifestyle of love is exciting and refreshing for God’s children. It all starts when someone who […]

RG AUDIO 110817   1 Corinthians 12:21-31 In Christian community, there are real afflictions: physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. Unfortunately, church people sometimes seem to want to ignore, get rid of, or, even worse, “shoot the wounded” Christian in our midst. Before reading further, ask the Holy Spirit to show you someone who might fit […]

RG AUDIO 110717   1 Corinthians 12:1-11 First Corinthians 12:12-20 teaches how believers should act as a part of Christ’s church. In Christian community, there are some important rights and wrongs to being in loving relationships as Christ’s disciples. Verse 12 provides a synopsis for our thoughts today: “Just as a body, though one, has […]

RG AUDIO 110617   1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The city of Corinth was a prominent, wealthy trading center on the Mediterranean. As Paul wrote to the young Corinthian church, there were glaring internal problems. Fundamentally, the believers in this fellowship had a hard time behaving differently from their sinful environment. The church in Corinth sounds very […]

RG AUDIO 110517   1 John 1:1-10 An overview of the First Letter John can be summed up with 3 words beginning with the letter “L:” God is “Light, Life and Love.” Jesus Christ is God’s light to the world: He offers eternal life to all, and Jesus enables God’s disciples to love other people […]

RG AUDIO 110417   2 Timothy 3:10-17 All Scriptures in the Bible are from God and His revelation to us. The Bible makes known all that is necessary for our salvation from sin and abundant living. The Bible urges us to study the Word faithfully and consistently. The essence of Christian discipleship is a disciplined […]