In this episode of The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel examine how sin can become “exceedingly sinful” when left unchecked in the believer’s life. They teach that through faith in Christ’s finished work, the Holy Spirit actively transforms believers into His image, convicting and correcting as needed. The discussion warns that unrepented sin—such as bitterness—can grow and pull the heart away from God. The program emphasizes the importance of continually bringing all sin to the Cross, where it is dealt with through grace and repentance.

In this episode of The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel explore the believer’s growing hope through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work. They emphasize the Holy Spirit’s power in the life of those who trust in the Cross of Christ, while acknowledging that trials and wilderness seasons still come. Despite this, believers can rest in knowing Christ has already won the victory and is present in every struggle. Brother Joseph underscores that being crucified with Christ means experiencing life in the midst of death, death to self.

Today on The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel continue their study in the Book of Romans, focusing on Romans 6:10 and the believer’s union with Christ. The teaching highlights how, through the Cross, the “old man” is crucified and believers are raised into newness of life. Emphasizing this as a vital message of remembrance, the program explains that sin no longer has dominion over the believer, and true freedom comes by keeping one’s faith anchored in Christ and His finished work on the Cross.

On The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel continue their study in Romans 6:3, exploring what it means to be dead to sin. At salvation, believers are freed from the dominion of the sin nature and set apart from the old man. Through justification and sanctification, we are united with Christ—crucified, buried, and raised with Him. This union brings a new power source, the Holy Spirit now lives within us, enabling every believer to live the Christian life victoriously.

On The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel dive into Romans 6:6-7, teaching on true discipleship. By faith and understanding the finished work of Christ on the Cross, believers are guaranteed to grow in grace and the knowledge of Christ. Victorious Christian living is accessible to all who believe. The panel highlights the difference between head knowledge and heart transformation, stressing that true discipleship is not just intellectual, but a deep, life-changing faith in what Christ has done for us.

On The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel discuss the freedom believers have from the dominion of the sin nature. In Christ, when we are crucified with Him, we no longer walk in the ways of the world. Drawing from Ephesians 2, they emphasize that before Christ, every human being is a child of wrath due to The Fall. All are lost until they recognize their need for a Savior. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding our inherent need for Christ to experience true transformation and freedom.

Pastor Loren Larson and the panel dive into Romans 6, exploring the power of the Message of the Cross. When we place our faith in Christ’s finished work, we are complete in Him. Victorious living isn’t about striving—it’s about positioning ourselves in faith. As we align with the truth of the New Covenant, the Holy Spirit works in us, transforming our lives to match our position in Christ.

On The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and panel examine the effects of The Fall and how a believer can still struggle with their flesh. The sin nature remains following salvation, but it is rendered powerless by one’s faith in Christ’s finished work. When this happens, the Holy Spirit, by His power, will work out our transformation into the image of Christ

On The Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and panel welcome back Bob Cornell to study Romans 6:6–7. The discussion emphasizes humility in the Christian walk—recognizing that we must learn truth, for victory comes not through self, but through the finished work of Christ. When we know Christ, believers will grow from ignorance to spiritual understanding.

On the Message of the Cross, Pastor Loren Larson and the panel continue in Romans chapter 6, teaching what it means to be dead to sin and alive in Christ. The discussion highlights how faith in Christ unites believers in His death and resurrection, breaking sin's power and revealing the fulness of the New Covenant.