Sunday Live http://pglive.mypodcast.com/ en dennisak dennisak dennisak@pinegrovecommunitychurch.com clean Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:20:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MyPodcast.com RSS generator v1.0 info@pinegrovecommunitychurch.com (dennisak) support@mypodcast.com (MyPodcast team) 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Does God answer prayer? Yes. Does he always answer it the way we want him to ans 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Does God answer prayer? Yes. Does he always answer it the way we want him to answer it? No. When we think of the church there are a few things should characterize a ministry you can believe in. One is the word of God soundly taught and another is prayer. We should be a praying church you can rely on. Can the church rely on your prayers? Can you rely on the church's prayers? We must make it our goal to be A Praying Church you can rely on to touch the world. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Does God answer prayer? Yes. Does he always answer it the way we want him to answer it? No. When we think of the church there are a few things should characterize a ministry you can believe in. One is the word of God soundly taught and another is prayer. We should be a praying church you can rely on. Can the church rely on your prayers? Can you rely on the church's prayers? We must make it our goal to be A Praying Church you can rely on to touch the world. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/06/Essential_Need_A_Praying_Church-116910.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:20:05 +0000 39:11 clean 1 Timothy 1:11-17 Would you trust a Mafia Boss to take the offering for you? Or how about a yard 1 Timothy 1:11-17 Would you trust a Mafia Boss to take the offering for you? Or how about a yard full of ex-cons? Would you want a bunch of men from the state pen to be ushers and greeters at your church? Would you want any of these men to be your pastor, your treasurer or even a friend? What if these once very bad men and women said that Jesus had transformed them, would you trust them? Or would you keep one sharp eye slyly focused on their every move and your fingers crossed behind your back. 1 Timothy 1:11-17 Would you trust a Mafia Boss to take the offering for you? Or how about a yard full of ex-cons? Would you want a bunch of men from the state pen to be ushers and greeters at your church? Would you want any of these men to be your pastor, your treasurer or even a friend? What if these once very bad men and women said that Jesus had transformed them, would you trust them? Or would you keep one sharp eye slyly focused on their every move and your fingers crossed behind your back. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/06/Miiracles_Happen-116908.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:13:22 +0000 36:33 clean 1 Timothy 1:1-20 Timothy was discouraged, there were butchers in the church and he was about to r 1 Timothy 1:1-20 Timothy was discouraged, there were butchers in the church and he was about to resign. He was done. Unfortunately, all too often, I hear horror stories of pastors, elders, Deacons, and other church leaders who are power hungry. And it is the flock which ends up butchered, decimated, hurt, and scattered. God has called us to be true to our calling. So, Paul wrote the book of first Timothy to encourage him to stay at the task. The ministry can be the most disillusioning work in the world, or the most fulfilling, it all depends on whom we lean on and on whom we listen to. If we listen to opinions and to people more than we listen to God, we will have trouble. For those who lean on the Lord and listen to his word, the ministry will still be a challenge. But their direction Vision, Philosophy will be shaped by the master. They will serve Christ with fulfillment and enthusiasm 1 Timothy 1:1-20 Timothy was discouraged, there were butchers in the church and he was about to resign. He was done. Unfortunately, all too often, I hear horror stories of pastors, elders, Deacons, and other church leaders who are power hungry. And it is the flock which ends up butchered, decimated, hurt, and scattered. God has called us to be true to our calling. So, Paul wrote the book of first Timothy to encourage him to stay at the task. The ministry can be the most disillusioning work in the world, or the most fulfilling, it all depends on whom we lean on and on whom we listen to. If we listen to opinions and to people more than we listen to God, we will have trouble. For those who lean on the Lord and listen to his word, the ministry will still be a challenge. But their direction Vision, Philosophy will be shaped by the master. They will serve Christ with fulfillment and enthusiasm dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/05/Be_True-107420.html Thu, 08 May 2008 13:19:27 +0000 25:08 clean Survey of 1 Timothy What do you do when the ministry becomes discouraging? What do you do about Survey of 1 Timothy What do you do when the ministry becomes discouraging? What do you do about a church situation that frustrates you? The conflicts are too great. The people are petty. The circumstances are too difficult. Do you pack your bags and go find another church? Timothy was an ordinary person struggling with a very difficult situation. Like most of us, he did not find confrontation easy. In this book, Paul tells timothy how to transform a difficult situation into a ministry you can believe in. We live in a world of skepticism. What do you believe in? Who can you really trust? We want to be a ministry you can believe in. We want to teach truth that you can believe in. We want to be at church you can believe in. And I want to be a pastor you can believe in. In order for us to do that, you need to be the kind of church member that God wants you to be. I suggest that if you really want to become the person God wants you to be you need to give God your heart. That's key to any ministry. Are you ready to give Jesus Christ everything? Survey of 1 Timothy What do you do when the ministry becomes discouraging? What do you do about a church situation that frustrates you? The conflicts are too great. The people are petty. The circumstances are too difficult. Do you pack your bags and go find another church? Timothy was an ordinary person struggling with a very difficult situation. Like most of us, he did not find confrontation easy. In this book, Paul tells timothy how to transform a difficult situation into a ministry you can believe in. We live in a world of skepticism. What do you believe in? Who can you really trust? We want to be a ministry you can believe in. We want to teach truth that you can believe in. We want to be at church you can believe in. And I want to be a pastor you can believe in. In order for us to do that, you need to be the kind of church member that God wants you to be. I suggest that if you really want to become the person God wants you to be you need to give God your heart. That's key to any ministry. Are you ready to give Jesus Christ everything? dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/05/A_Ministry_you_can_believe_in-107417.html Thu, 08 May 2008 13:08:38 +0000 42:29 clean Seduced by the Spirit of the Age Colossians 2:8 Beware of the spirit of the age. If you subscri Seduced by the Spirit of the Age Colossians 2:8 Beware of the spirit of the age. If you subscribe to any philosophy other than God’s philosophy, sooner or later it will chew you up and spit you out faster than the Paparazzi pouncing on poor Dr Phil. Deception is my choice for our last of the 7 deadly sins. If you believe wrong, you will live wrong. Don't be captivated by worldly philosophy. Seduced by the Spirit of the Age Colossians 2:8 Beware of the spirit of the age. If you subscribe to any philosophy other than God’s philosophy, sooner or later it will chew you up and spit you out faster than the Paparazzi pouncing on poor Dr Phil. Deception is my choice for our last of the 7 deadly sins. If you believe wrong, you will live wrong. Don't be captivated by worldly philosophy. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/04/Seduced_by_the_Spirit_of_the_Age-103020.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:27:46 +0000 36:44 clean Religion and Politics 1 Peter 2:9-17 Today we are going to mix it up with religion and politics. Religion and Politics 1 Peter 2:9-17 Today we are going to mix it up with religion and politics. I know! There are two topics you are not supposed to mix – Religion and Politics. There is a growing tide of sentiment in America that religion has no place in the political realm. That little statement sounds nice if you are a non-religious person, but for us Bible believing folk, we find no way to separate what we believe with how we vote. That is as it should be. That is our freedom. This is America. Religion and Politics 1 Peter 2:9-17 Today we are going to mix it up with religion and politics. I know! There are two topics you are not supposed to mix – Religion and Politics. There is a growing tide of sentiment in America that religion has no place in the political realm. That little statement sounds nice if you are a non-religious person, but for us Bible believing folk, we find no way to separate what we believe with how we vote. That is as it should be. That is our freedom. This is America. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/04/Religion_and_Politics-103014.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:09:50 +0000 40:44 clean Psalm 101 Today we are going to talk about entertainment and amusement. Today we have many chall Psalm 101 Today we are going to talk about entertainment and amusement. Today we have many challenges. Now there is Wii, Nintendo, computer games, The internet, Virtual Reality, Role Playing Games, IPods, rock and roll music, country music, any kind of music you can think of, books on tape, books on computer, Pocket PC’s, and of course, TV and Movies. If you can imagine it, they have invented it, and they have even invented a number of things you couldn’t imagine! So today, we are going to do some right thinking about entertainment. Psalm 101 Today we are going to talk about entertainment and amusement. Today we have many challenges. Now there is Wii, Nintendo, computer games, The internet, Virtual Reality, Role Playing Games, IPods, rock and roll music, country music, any kind of music you can think of, books on tape, books on computer, Pocket PC’s, and of course, TV and Movies. If you can imagine it, they have invented it, and they have even invented a number of things you couldn’t imagine! So today, we are going to do some right thinking about entertainment. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/04/Right_thinking_about_entertainment-103012.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:02:37 +0000 34:34 clean 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we talk about sloth and the nobility of work. In the world of welfa 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we talk about sloth and the nobility of work. In the world of welfare, food stamps and social programs, it has become quite acceptable to depend on other people to pay your way. We have developed an entire subset of society who are dependent on Uncle Sam for their daily bread. Many welfare families are generational: They don't work, their parents don’t’ work, and neither did their grandparents. Maybe you didn't know it. But the Bible considers sloth a sin. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we talk about sloth and the nobility of work. In the world of welfare, food stamps and social programs, it has become quite acceptable to depend on other people to pay your way. We have developed an entire subset of society who are dependent on Uncle Sam for their daily bread. Many welfare families are generational: They don't work, their parents don’t’ work, and neither did their grandparents. Maybe you didn't know it. But the Bible considers sloth a sin. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/04/Sloth_and_the_Nobility_of_Work-103002.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:27:25 +0000 36:09 clean Ephesians 5:18 Today we are going to talk about those tiny bubbles in your wine that make you war Ephesians 5:18 Today we are going to talk about those tiny bubbles in your wine that make you warm all over. There are several viewpoints on the subject and there is a huge divide between them. One man holds that drinking of any kind is a sin and another thinks that wine is the nectar of the gods. So the question today is what is the Christian viewpoint on drinking. Ephesians 5:18 Today we are going to talk about those tiny bubbles in your wine that make you warm all over. There are several viewpoints on the subject and there is a huge divide between them. One man holds that drinking of any kind is a sin and another thinks that wine is the nectar of the gods. So the question today is what is the Christian viewpoint on drinking. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/04/Wet_or_Dry_Christian_view_of_Alcohol-102985.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:29:26 +0000 32:34 clean I Timothy 6:6-11 What’s wrong with gambling anyway? After all, gambling never receives mention i I Timothy 6:6-11 What’s wrong with gambling anyway? After all, gambling never receives mention in the Bible, much less its condemnation. Well, fasten your seatbelts. If you like to place a little wager now and then at the local casino, or occasionally buy a lottery ticket, this message is meant get you thinking I Timothy 6:6-11 What’s wrong with gambling anyway? After all, gambling never receives mention in the Bible, much less its condemnation. Well, fasten your seatbelts. If you like to place a little wager now and then at the local casino, or occasionally buy a lottery ticket, this message is meant get you thinking dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/04/Greed_Gambling-96799.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:07:36 +0000 50:17 clean Stories and Parables Series John 8:32-36 Some of us have believed all our lives that we are s Stories and Parables Series John 8:32-36 Some of us have believed all our lives that we are sheep. After all, I was born in America, and I do go to church, and I’m a nice guy, and not as bad a sinner as some! In this story about a Pig who though he was a Sheep, Pastor Dennis will spin a story about an important kingdom truth: You must be born again Stories and Parables Series John 8:32-36 Some of us have believed all our lives that we are sheep. After all, I was born in America, and I do go to church, and I’m a nice guy, and not as bad a sinner as some! In this story about a Pig who though he was a Sheep, Pastor Dennis will spin a story about an important kingdom truth: You must be born again dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/03/Pigs_will_be_Pigs-94479.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:08:14 +0000 28:32 clean Conquering Lust James 1:13-15 Today we are going to talk about one of the 7 deadly sins: lust. Conquering Lust James 1:13-15 Today we are going to talk about one of the 7 deadly sins: lust. Lust is the urge to romanticize, talk about and carry out your inner fantasies. A person consumed by Lust has obsessive thoughts or desires of a sexual nature. Lust leads to s sexual addiction, adultery, bestiality, and rape. Is there anything wrong with a little private lust? Just look at Sodom and Gomorrah. Sexual sin is condemned in almost every book of the Bible. And I have a suggestion for you about lust: Avoid it at all costs. Conquering Lust James 1:13-15 Today we are going to talk about one of the 7 deadly sins: lust. Lust is the urge to romanticize, talk about and carry out your inner fantasies. A person consumed by Lust has obsessive thoughts or desires of a sexual nature. Lust leads to s sexual addiction, adultery, bestiality, and rape. Is there anything wrong with a little private lust? Just look at Sodom and Gomorrah. Sexual sin is condemned in almost every book of the Bible. And I have a suggestion for you about lust: Avoid it at all costs. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/03/Conquering_Lust-88693.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:18:49 +0000 42:07 clean 7 Deadly Sins Proverbs 6:16-19 Sin must not be as bad as it used to be. A few thousand years ago 7 Deadly Sins Proverbs 6:16-19 Sin must not be as bad as it used to be. A few thousand years ago, God said He hated it, however today, sin is not only tolerated, but in some cases it is even admired. What’s so bad about sin anyway? Especially if you do it in moderation. A little lust isn’t so bad is it? it doesn’t really hurt to look as long as you don’t touch. A little greed can’t be evil if it makes you work harder, can it? And what’s wrong with pride? Everybody ought to congratulate themselves once in a while. 7 Deadly Sins Proverbs 6:16-19 Sin must not be as bad as it used to be. A few thousand years ago, God said He hated it, however today, sin is not only tolerated, but in some cases it is even admired. What’s so bad about sin anyway? Especially if you do it in moderation. A little lust isn’t so bad is it? it doesn’t really hurt to look as long as you don’t touch. A little greed can’t be evil if it makes you work harder, can it? And what’s wrong with pride? Everybody ought to congratulate themselves once in a while. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/03/Seven_Deadly_Sins-88668.html Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:58:00 +0000 28:14 clean One last reproof Galatians 6:11-18 Keeping up appearances. How important is it? I suppose that One last reproof Galatians 6:11-18 Keeping up appearances. How important is it? I suppose that we all are guilty of projecting an image to the public that we want them to see. And we do our best to hide our flaws from prying eyes. Oh for the genuine article, may their tribe increase. But woe to the pretender. Stop putting up appearances and faking it, and instead be the genuine article. Stop living in the artificial world of legalism and enter into the real world of faith. One last reproof Galatians 6:11-18 Keeping up appearances. How important is it? I suppose that we all are guilty of projecting an image to the public that we want them to see. And we do our best to hide our flaws from prying eyes. Oh for the genuine article, may their tribe increase. But woe to the pretender. Stop putting up appearances and faking it, and instead be the genuine article. Stop living in the artificial world of legalism and enter into the real world of faith. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/02/One_Last_Reproof-88644.html Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:01:00 +0000 36:00 clean Laws of the Harvest Galatians 6:6-9 “you reap what you sow.” Today I’m going to share with you Laws of the Harvest Galatians 6:6-9 “you reap what you sow.” Today I’m going to share with you 5 crucial laws of the harvest. No one is able to alter even one of these laws of the harvest. These laws are as fixed and changeless as granite. If you understand and apply the laws of the harvest, you will reap some big benefits. Your life can be successful if you plant carefully and water diligently and fertilize well and weed regularly and nurture wisely. And this is what the life of liberty produces. This is what free market Christianity generates. Laws of the Harvest Galatians 6:6-9 “you reap what you sow.” Today I’m going to share with you 5 crucial laws of the harvest. No one is able to alter even one of these laws of the harvest. These laws are as fixed and changeless as granite. If you understand and apply the laws of the harvest, you will reap some big benefits. Your life can be successful if you plant carefully and water diligently and fertilize well and weed regularly and nurture wisely. And this is what the life of liberty produces. This is what free market Christianity generates. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/02/Laws_of_the_Harvest-88394.html Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:28:00 +0000 39:59 clean Galatians 5:26-6:5 what if with every unkind word you spoke, a toad would drop from your throat, Galatians 5:26-6:5 what if with every unkind word you spoke, a toad would drop from your throat, and with every thoughtful word a diamond would drop… would you be more careful in the speaking of them. Words have a certain power. They have the authority to enrich and bless or the cut of a viper to poison and harm. With the liberty that God has given us comes the responsibility to use our tongue for God’s glory. Today we shall see that the liberated man and the liberated woman know how to treat others right. They also know how to avoid treating others wrong. Galatians 5:26-6:5 what if with every unkind word you spoke, a toad would drop from your throat, and with every thoughtful word a diamond would drop… would you be more careful in the speaking of them. Words have a certain power. They have the authority to enrich and bless or the cut of a viper to poison and harm. With the liberty that God has given us comes the responsibility to use our tongue for God’s glory. Today we shall see that the liberated man and the liberated woman know how to treat others right. They also know how to avoid treating others wrong. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/02/Gentle_Restoration-83397.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:11:59 +0000 41:18 clean Galatians 5:13-25 Today’s message is about finding a balance between the two extremes of legalism Galatians 5:13-25 Today’s message is about finding a balance between the two extremes of legalism and license. Today’s message is about taking the third path. When you come to a fork in the road, and you have the choice between right and left, maybe you should consider the third path. The answer to avoiding temptation is to walk in the Spirit. If a man would yield the influence of the spirit, he would be able to overcome his faults. Galatians 5:13-25 Today’s message is about finding a balance between the two extremes of legalism and license. Today’s message is about taking the third path. When you come to a fork in the road, and you have the choice between right and left, maybe you should consider the third path. The answer to avoiding temptation is to walk in the Spirit. If a man would yield the influence of the spirit, he would be able to overcome his faults. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/01/Walking_in_the_Spirit-72928.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:33:47 +0000 38:43 clean I Wish I were ______________________. Because we have wishes we have New Year’s Resolutions. Common I Wish I were ______________________. Because we have wishes we have New Year’s Resolutions. Common New Year’s Resolutions are: to quit smoking, to quit drinking, to manage money better, spend more time with family and to lose weight. All good ideas. The vast majority of New Year’s Resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. And even when Christians make New Year’s Resolutions to pray more, to read the Bible every day, to attend church more regularly, all fantastic goals! even these New Year’s Resolutions fail just as often as the non-spiritual resolutions. I Wish I were ______________________. Because we have wishes we have New Year’s Resolutions. Common New Year’s Resolutions are: to quit smoking, to quit drinking, to manage money better, spend more time with family and to lose weight. All good ideas. The vast majority of New Year’s Resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. And even when Christians make New Year’s Resolutions to pray more, to read the Bible every day, to attend church more regularly, all fantastic goals! even these New Year’s Resolutions fail just as often as the non-spiritual resolutions. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2008/01/2_Great_Resolutions-70698.html Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:20:57 +0000 34:31 clean Galatians 5:1-12 If you owned a mine full of Gold, what would you do to protect it? Would you ru Galatians 5:1-12 If you owned a mine full of Gold, what would you do to protect it? Would you run off all claim jumpers so that you could safeguard your gold? As a Christian, who has been given a life of liberty and grace, you do have a treasure. You have been set free, it is your treasure, it is your inheritance. It is worth more than a mine full of gold, so we need to protect it at all costs. Let me give you 5 reasons why you need to stay free from legalism. Galatians 5:1-12 If you owned a mine full of Gold, what would you do to protect it? Would you run off all claim jumpers so that you could safeguard your gold? As a Christian, who has been given a life of liberty and grace, you do have a treasure. You have been set free, it is your treasure, it is your inheritance. It is worth more than a mine full of gold, so we need to protect it at all costs. Let me give you 5 reasons why you need to stay free from legalism. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/12/Breaking_Free_Protecting_Your_Liberty-66025.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:19:05 +0000 38:58 clean Galatians 4:21-31 Imagine being a slave. We were created to be free. Yet there is a strange phe Galatians 4:21-31 Imagine being a slave. We were created to be free. Yet there is a strange phenomenon that has crept into the church over the centuries. Men and women, for whom Christ bled and died to purchase their freedom, are living as slaves. But strangely, this bondage has not been enforced on us with a whip or a gun or handcuffs, instead, good church people have voluntarily given it up. They have made a choice to live like slaves. The main point of the book of Galatians is that Legalism is beggarly, but the Gospel brings liberty and privilege. Galatians 4:21-31 Imagine being a slave. We were created to be free. Yet there is a strange phenomenon that has crept into the church over the centuries. Men and women, for whom Christ bled and died to purchase their freedom, are living as slaves. But strangely, this bondage has not been enforced on us with a whip or a gun or handcuffs, instead, good church people have voluntarily given it up. They have made a choice to live like slaves. The main point of the book of Galatians is that Legalism is beggarly, but the Gospel brings liberty and privilege. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/12/Then_Live_Like_Slaves-64466.html Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:51:18 +0000 32:02 clean At this time of Thanksgiving, Pastor Dennis gives a message of personal thanks to those who have giv At this time of Thanksgiving, Pastor Dennis gives a message of personal thanks to those who have given so much to the ministy. At this time of Thanksgiving, Pastor Dennis gives a message of personal thanks to those who have given so much to the ministy. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/12/A_Million_Thanks-62484.html Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:46:55 +0000 27:46 clean Galatians 4:12-20 Conflict within the body of Christ is as old as the history of the Church. Con Galatians 4:12-20 Conflict within the body of Christ is as old as the history of the Church. Conflict is inevitable. In every culture, in every church, every Christian leader, and every congregation has had to come to terms with conflict and has had to either work through it, or watch it destroy the people that they love the most. Today we are going to look at 5 constructive suggestions for working through conflict Galatians 4:12-20 Conflict within the body of Christ is as old as the history of the Church. Conflict is inevitable. In every culture, in every church, every Christian leader, and every congregation has had to come to terms with conflict and has had to either work through it, or watch it destroy the people that they love the most. Today we are going to look at 5 constructive suggestions for working through conflict dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/11/When_Conflict_Looms-61005.html Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:45:31 +0000 37:30 clean Galatians 4:1-11 Adopted: out of poverty and into good fortune. But it is more than just a heart Galatians 4:1-11 Adopted: out of poverty and into good fortune. But it is more than just a heartwarming story. It is an illustration of what has happened to every child of God. We have been set free from the poverty of sin, death and hell and have been adopted into the house of our Lord, the Sovereign ruler of the entire universe. We have all the riches of the kingdom at our disposal. Let’s trace our story from the orphanage of slavery into the house of the king, and then let us see how we should respond to such generosity. We Were Once Slaves 1-3 We Are Now Adopted 4-7 We need to live like it! 8-11 We are heirs. You are a child of the King. You are a co-owner of the universe! You will spend eternity with God in heaven. How foolish of us to turn back to the beggarly elements of slavery. If you want to, you go ahead and live like slaves, but as for me, I think I’ll sit at my father’s feet and enjoy the riches of his estate. Set me Free! I want to experience liberty as never before. So I choose to live like a son. Galatians 4:1-11 Adopted: out of poverty and into good fortune. But it is more than just a heartwarming story. It is an illustration of what has happened to every child of God. We have been set free from the poverty of sin, death and hell and have been adopted into the house of our Lord, the Sovereign ruler of the entire universe. We have all the riches of the kingdom at our disposal. Let’s trace our story from the orphanage of slavery into the house of the king, and then let us see how we should respond to such generosity. We Were Once Slaves 1-3 We Are Now Adopted 4-7 We need to live like it! 8-11 We are heirs. You are a child of the King. You are a co-owner of the universe! You will spend eternity with God in heaven. How foolish of us to turn back to the beggarly elements of slavery. If you want to, you go ahead and live like slaves, but as for me, I think I’ll sit at my father’s feet and enjoy the riches of his estate. Set me Free! I want to experience liberty as never before. So I choose to live like a son. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/11/Adopted-56693.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:23:20 +0000 31:05 clean Galatians 3:22-29 Freedom is counted in Scripture as one of the greatest privileges of the child Galatians 3:22-29 Freedom is counted in Scripture as one of the greatest privileges of the child of God. Throughout history, there is nothing for which nations have made great sacrifices except freedom. Slavery is the lowest condition into which man can sink, for in it he can no longer govern himself. Freedom is the deepest need of his nature. Experience Liberty as Never Before! Set me free! That is the theme of the book of Galatians, and today we will trace the path of the captivity, from the clanking of the chains forged under the law, to the cruel snap of the whip from our harsh task master. Until we find our way by faith to freedom as the sons of God. Our message today will focus on three men: A vigilant Jailor, A harsh Task Master, and a wealthy freedman. These three men illustrate the superiority of the freedom offered by the Gospel. The Jailer – 22-23 We were confined We were guarded for our own safety The Task Master – 24-25 We were supervised We are “under bondage" The Heir – 26-29 We are Sons of Promise Here is the way to freedom! We receive the Promise - through faith. We are now heirs because we are Christ’s. We are not only free, we are rich! Wealthy. We get to inherit all of creation. All of heaven. All of hope and joy and promise. Right now, if you have Jesus, you have the power of freedom. You are no longer under the thumb of the law, because you don’t need anyone to tell you to obey it. You want to obey it because you love Jesus. You have the power. You just need to utilize it. Galatians 3:22-29 Freedom is counted in Scripture as one of the greatest privileges of the child of God. Throughout history, there is nothing for which nations have made great sacrifices except freedom. Slavery is the lowest condition into which man can sink, for in it he can no longer govern himself. Freedom is the deepest need of his nature. Experience Liberty as Never Before! Set me free! That is the theme of the book of Galatians, and today we will trace the path of the captivity, from the clanking of the chains forged under the law, to the cruel snap of the whip from our harsh task master. Until we find our way by faith to freedom as the sons of God. Our message today will focus on three men: A vigilant Jailor, A harsh Task Master, and a wealthy freedman. These three men illustrate the superiority of the freedom offered by the Gospel. The Jailer – 22-23 We were confined We were guarded for our own safety The Task Master – 24-25 We were supervised We are “under bondage" The Heir – 26-29 We are Sons of Promise Here is the way to freedom! We receive the Promise - through faith. We are now heirs because we are Christ’s. We are not only free, we are rich! Wealthy. We get to inherit all of creation. All of heaven. All of hope and joy and promise. Right now, if you have Jesus, you have the power of freedom. You are no longer under the thumb of the law, because you don’t need anyone to tell you to obey it. You want to obey it because you love Jesus. You have the power. You just need to utilize it. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/10/Out_From_Under_The_Thumb-53499.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:45:31 +0000 38:03 clean Galatians 3:1-5 Illusion—that’s what magic is all about. A magician makes it look like he’s sawing Galatians 3:1-5 Illusion—that’s what magic is all about. A magician makes it look like he’s sawing a beautiful girl in half, when you know that this is not happening. On the other hand, those who practice witchcraft are knowingly or unwittingly calling on supernatural beings to do something, like casting a spell. The Galatians had been bewitched. Someone had exerted power over them, to deceive them and make them think that something is one way when it is just the opposite. This is more than an illusion or a misconception. Wrong teaching is so powerful that it is like the spell of the demonic itself. They were foolish… About how they received Eternal Life 1-2 You once clearly understood the purpose of the death of Christ They were foolish… About how they retain Eternal Life 3-5 If you began in the Spirit, can the flesh make you perfect? Set me free to live a life of faith! We are saved by faith, and we live by faith. We gain eternal life by faith, and we become more like Jesus Christ by faith. Faith is the beginning, and faith is the process, and faith is the end. Choose faith and it will carry you through life, but choose against it, and you will end up eating sawdust and spiritually dead. Galatians 3:1-5 Illusion—that’s what magic is all about. A magician makes it look like he’s sawing a beautiful girl in half, when you know that this is not happening. On the other hand, those who practice witchcraft are knowingly or unwittingly calling on supernatural beings to do something, like casting a spell. The Galatians had been bewitched. Someone had exerted power over them, to deceive them and make them think that something is one way when it is just the opposite. This is more than an illusion or a misconception. Wrong teaching is so powerful that it is like the spell of the demonic itself. They were foolish… About how they received Eternal Life 1-2 You once clearly understood the purpose of the death of Christ They were foolish… About how they retain Eternal Life 3-5 If you began in the Spirit, can the flesh make you perfect? Set me free to live a life of faith! We are saved by faith, and we live by faith. We gain eternal life by faith, and we become more like Jesus Christ by faith. Faith is the beginning, and faith is the process, and faith is the end. Choose faith and it will carry you through life, but choose against it, and you will end up eating sawdust and spiritually dead. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/10/Bewitched-53490.html Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:36:00 +0000 43:30 clean Galatians 2:16-21 I Hate My Life – Ever felt like that? Wouldn’t it be great if I could trade plac Galatians 2:16-21 I Hate My Life – Ever felt like that? Wouldn’t it be great if I could trade places with an intelligent, good looking or athletic person. Wouldn’t it be great if I could just start over? Is there another way to live? Can you find relief even at the height of life’s many demands? Is there a way to start over with a new life? The answer is the great exchange: New lives for old, warm hearts for cold. Have I got a deal for you today? Come on step this way, and get your new lives for old. Explaining the Exchange 16 The basis of the exchange is Justification by Faith We are free from the Penalty of sin & restored to favor w/God Legal term: A legitimate reason for something normally illegal Our defense is that Christ paid the penalty for us It is not by Works It is by Faith in Jesus Christ Exchanging away our former life 17-18 Argument against Justification by faith Justification by faith is an invitation for loose living If justified, why bother to live a good life? The answer to the argument Justification by faith does not remove all sin from our lives Justification is not the cause of the sin in our lives! If you insist on the way of works it will make you a sinner The way of works is a slap in God’s face The way of Works is a way of saying you don’t need God To please God, you must “die” to the way of works Exchanging in our new life 20 This is a statement of fact... I have been crucified The Penalty has been paid When Christ died, I died with him This is a statement essential to life… I live by Faith! I was saved by faith The life that you now live must also become a life of faith You must live by faith. It is the only way you can find hope and victory over sin Life without the exchange 21 The way of Works means no grace – no grace, no hope! The way of Works means we must obey the law perfectly The end of the matter is this – we are saved by faith and we live by faith. And that makes all the difference. This is the great exchange. This is what hope is all about. . John 8:36 says "If the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed." Do you hate your life? Do you desire to have freedom from guilt, rejection, and remorse? God is offering you forgiveness through the great exchange. Will you accept it? Galatians 2:16-21 I Hate My Life – Ever felt like that? Wouldn’t it be great if I could trade places with an intelligent, good looking or athletic person. Wouldn’t it be great if I could just start over? Is there another way to live? Can you find relief even at the height of life’s many demands? Is there a way to start over with a new life? The answer is the great exchange: New lives for old, warm hearts for cold. Have I got a deal for you today? Come on step this way, and get your new lives for old. Explaining the Exchange 16 The basis of the exchange is Justification by Faith We are free from the Penalty of sin & restored to favor w/God Legal term: A legitimate reason for something normally illegal Our defense is that Christ paid the penalty for us It is not by Works It is by Faith in Jesus Christ Exchanging away our former life 17-18 Argument against Justification by faith Justification by faith is an invitation for loose living If justified, why bother to live a good life? The answer to the argument Justification by faith does not remove all sin from our lives Justification is not the cause of the sin in our lives! If you insist on the way of works it will make you a sinner The way of works is a slap in God’s face The way of Works is a way of saying you don’t need God To please God, you must “die” to the way of works Exchanging in our new life 20 This is a statement of fact... I have been crucified The Penalty has been paid When Christ died, I died with him This is a statement essential to life… I live by Faith! I was saved by faith The life that you now live must also become a life of faith You must live by faith. It is the only way you can find hope and victory over sin Life without the exchange 21 The way of Works means no grace – no grace, no hope! The way of Works means we must obey the law perfectly The end of the matter is this – we are saved by faith and we live by faith. And that makes all the difference. This is the great exchange. This is what hope is all about. . John 8:36 says "If the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed." Do you hate your life? Do you desire to have freedom from guilt, rejection, and remorse? God is offering you forgiveness through the great exchange. Will you accept it? dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/09/The_Great_Exchage-42133.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:27:03 +0000 35:57 clean Galatians 2:11-21 Galatians 2:11-21 Galatians 2:11-21 dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/09/A_time_for_Confrontation-40461.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:15:31 +0000 32:05 clean The Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11 The Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11 The Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11 dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/09/The_Important_Things-39736.html Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:17:13 +0000 20:17 clean Acts 20:17-35 Acts 20:17-35 Acts 20:17-35 dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/09/Over_Under_Through_but_never_Around-39331.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:58:00 +0000 31:19 clean Galatians 1:1-9 There is a time for tolerance, and there is a time for truth. There is a time fo Galatians 1:1-9 There is a time for tolerance, and there is a time for truth. There is a time for business as usual, and there is a time to be tough. I would describe this message with words like: Clear cut, Straight forward, Immovable, Uncompromising, Resolute, Unshakable, Unswayable, Firm, Decisive, and yes, even intolerant. This is a time for intolerance. When it comes to the truth, intolerance is a virtue of the highest quality. It is rare in our society to find anyone with a cause important enough to die for. This is that cause. We are those people. The Genuine Article It’s authority 1-2 Paul set out to prove that the message was the Truth He appealed to his authority as an Apostle His authority did not come from men, but from God His message was the truth All the apostles were in agreement with the message It’s content 3-5 It is of Grace - God’s gracious free gift of eternal life It is not of works. It is not of ourselves It centers around Jesus Christ the savior The Genuine Danger The problem of perversion 6-7 The Judiazers were trying to enslave the Galatians Trouble: to perplex the mind with doubts and puzzles They proposed a different Gospel “HETEROS” another of a differnt kind “ALLOS” another of the same kind “6 I marvel that you are turning away to a gospel of a different kind (heteros), 7 which is not another of the same kind (allos). Their message could not bring Eternal life If I am saved, & after fall prey to error what happens? 2: 4 They were now in bondage - enslaved 3:10 They were now under the curse of the law. 5: 1 To defeat this they must Stand fast in liberty The Anathema – 8-9 To those who preach falsly, “Let him be accursed.” Anathema is used of something with no hope of redemption If we preach a false gospel, those who buy into are lost. We are consigning them to an eternity without Christ. We must get it right. The stakes are too high. The message is too crucial. This is a time for intolerance. This is a time for truth. This is a time to be tough. Let the message be clear, let it never be fuzzy. We are saved only by grace through faith. Galatians 1:1-9 There is a time for tolerance, and there is a time for truth. There is a time for business as usual, and there is a time to be tough. I would describe this message with words like: Clear cut, Straight forward, Immovable, Uncompromising, Resolute, Unshakable, Unswayable, Firm, Decisive, and yes, even intolerant. This is a time for intolerance. When it comes to the truth, intolerance is a virtue of the highest quality. It is rare in our society to find anyone with a cause important enough to die for. This is that cause. We are those people. The Genuine Article It’s authority 1-2 Paul set out to prove that the message was the Truth He appealed to his authority as an Apostle His authority did not come from men, but from God His message was the truth All the apostles were in agreement with the message It’s content 3-5 It is of Grace - God’s gracious free gift of eternal life It is not of works. It is not of ourselves It centers around Jesus Christ the savior The Genuine Danger The problem of perversion 6-7 The Judiazers were trying to enslave the Galatians Trouble: to perplex the mind with doubts and puzzles They proposed a different Gospel “HETEROS” another of a differnt kind “ALLOS” another of the same kind “6 I marvel that you are turning away to a gospel of a different kind (heteros), 7 which is not another of the same kind (allos). Their message could not bring Eternal life If I am saved, & after fall prey to error what happens? 2: 4 They were now in bondage - enslaved 3:10 They were now under the curse of the law. 5: 1 To defeat this they must Stand fast in liberty The Anathema – 8-9 To those who preach falsly, “Let him be accursed.” Anathema is used of something with no hope of redemption If we preach a false gospel, those who buy into are lost. We are consigning them to an eternity without Christ. We must get it right. The stakes are too high. The message is too crucial. This is a time for intolerance. This is a time for truth. This is a time to be tough. Let the message be clear, let it never be fuzzy. We are saved only by grace through faith. dennisak http://pglive.mypodcast.com/2007/07/A_time_for_Intollerance-29359.html Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:46:00 +0000 48:17 clean