Episode 2066 - The Pharisee Spirit

In a world filled with noise, need, and constant striving, thanksgiving re-centers our hearts on God’s character, God’s works, and God’s unshakable promises. In this episode, we explore six powerful, biblical reasons believers can give thanks—every day, in every season. These tru ... Show More

In Mark 7:1–13, Jesus confronts the religious leaders for elevating human traditions above God’s commands. In this episode, we explore how easy it is to slip into routine, performance, and outward religion while the heart drifts far from God. Christ teaches us that true worship b ... Show More

What does it really mean to keep the words of Jesus? In a world drawn to convenience, shortcuts, and selective obedience, Scripture calls us back to the simple but transformative truth: love for Christ is proven in the keeping of His Word. From Noah’s radical obedience in a corru ... Show More

In this episode, Dr. Steven Lawson takes us through Matthew 5:33-37, focusing on Jesus’ teaching about truthfulness and integrity. He explains the importance of being people of our word in a world filled with lies and broken promises. Dr. Lawson unpacks how Jesus rebukes the lega ... Show More

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he's not only the Prince of Peace, ... Show More

In this episode of Bible Study with Dr. Steven Lawson, we dive into Matthew 5:20, examining the necessity of surpassing the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven. Dr. Lawson emphasizes the urgency and exclusivity of Jesus' message in the Sermon ... Show More

<p>In Mark 2, Jesus makes a claim that is so over the top, so out of all categories, so outrageous that the religious leaders don’t even have a word for it. They’ve called him blasphemous before, but this claim goes beyond their words.</p> <p>In this passage, two incidents are li ... Show More

In this episode, Dr. Steven Lawson delves into Matthew 5:27-30, unpacking Jesus' teachings on adultery and the importance of guarding one's heart and mind. Dr. Lawson emphasizes that sin often begins internally and stresses the need for radical repentance to maintain spiritual pu ... Show More

Wherever you go in this world, you can tell what people believe much more through the way they behave than the words they say. So what does that mean for a Community reshaped together by the resurrected Jesus? As Pastor Kwan brings our series in the book of Matthew to a close, he ... Show More

Part 87 of the David Pawson 'Unlocking the Bible' Podcast series David Pawson says that 1 Peter is relevant wherever Christians are fearful of persecution. Peter tells believers how to endure for Jesus. So we need this letter today. It is warm and encouraging. Peter had known wha ... Show More

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he's not only the Prince of Peace, ... Show More

Mike Turrigiano goes off about the problem with modern day Christianity and it's struggle to properly disciple. He calls it "Consumer Christianity" and how we pick and choose what parts of the faith walk we want to actually live out. He hands out some gems in this episode over gr ... Show More