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05
Jun
Today, 16% of Americans say that religion is the most important thing in their life. Question: what is most important to the other 84%?
The first commandment states that we should love God with all...
29
May
America in Peril
- By rgbadmin
We enjoy the freedom to say and do whatever we want thanks to the sacrifices of countless lives who shed their blood on our behalf. Others died to set us free, our liberty is precious. We have a deep ...
22
May
Artificial Intelligence
- By rgbadmin
The danger of any human attempt to replace God with a substitute god is alarming. The wisdom of God compared to the wisdom of man is like comparing a drop of water to the ocean.
God is Omniscient, ...
15
May
I Am, I Am Not
- By rgbadmin
Am I a Christian or am I not? There are only two kinds of people in the eyes of God.
Saved or Unsaved. Those who are Christians identify with Christ and say "I AM". What about those who are not?
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08
May
No Condemnation
- By rgbadmin
Do you know today that you are innocent in the eyes of God? If you were to die today, would God find you not guilty of sin and welcome you into heaven?
We need to understand our relationship with G...
24
Apr
Glorification
- By rgbadmin
There are three stages in the Christian life: justification, sanctification and glorification. We need to understand all three as much as possible.
That can only happen through the revelation of tr...
12
Apr
Sanctification
- By rgbadmin
Sanctification is the growth stage for a Christian from birth to death. Our entire life as a Christian on earth = sanctification. Sanctification follows justification.
Growth requires life fi...
06
Apr
Justification
- By rgbadmin
There is nothing more important than the answer to the question below. When we all stand before God to justify why we should be admitted into heaven, we need to be able to place 100% of our confidence...
03
Apr
Why is Good Friday Good?
- By rgbadmin
This Friday is Good Friday, a most incredibly important day that we must understand to know who God truy is and what He has done for us.
This Holy Week as you meditate on the meaning of Palm Sunday...
22
Mar
A Letter from Dr. Dobson – Retirement
- By rgbadmin
Dear Friends,
Recently, a colleague sent me an article that described a retirement center where the residents spent most of their time playing cards, pickleball, shuffleboard, and drinking heavily ...
17
Mar
Who’s in Charge of Your Life?
- By rgbadmin
Who is in the driver's seat of your life? You can run your life,of course, and most people are deeply passionate about that. It's my life, my body, my future, don't tell me what to do.
God has give...
10
Mar
Sola Christa
- By rgbadmin
Sola Christa is latin for "Christ Alone".
There are many reasons why this statement which was first made 500 years ago is true.
These are only a few to consider:Sola Christa is latin for "Christ...
24
Feb
Letter to the American Church
- By alexa
The American church is in the process of repeating the history of the German church in the 1930's. During that time, the church was largely silent in pushing back against a tide of evil that took the ...
17
Feb
Hatred is Murder
- By alexa
God does not hate anybody. God loves the entire world according to John 3:16. He not only loves the world, He died for all the sins of the world, every single one of them.
Murder is a sin and Jesus...
10
Feb
A Valentine from God
- By alexa
We cannot comprehend the love of God. It far exceeds our understanding. One reason for that is the fact that we never deserved it and never will.
We tend to think that love must be based on somethi...
03
Feb
What Does God Require?
- By alexa
Jesus taught us to pray "thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven". What is the will of God? Do you know God's will for your life?
For many, the answer is "I don't know" or "I hope God is ok wi...
30
Jan
The End of the World
- By rgbadmin
In Matthew 24 (51 verses), Jesus Christ provided specific prophecy on the end of this world using the word "WILL" 47 times.
He did not say "maybe" or "possibly". He stated emphatically ...
23
Jan
The Reality of Hell
- By rgbadmin
There are many explanations for the reality of hell including complete denial (one out of three are in this category). A Pew Research study in 2021 found that 62% of Americans believed in hell.
The...
16
Jan
Partiality
- By alexa
Partiality is the unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another.
Partiality requires judgment where a decision is made based on that particular bias. Partiality becomes unfair w...
06
Jan
Heaven Rules
- By alexa
Who is really in charge of this world? The Bible gives us the answer repeatedly. God is in control and all that happens is already known by Him and allowed by Him.
He is sovereign which means that ...
01
Jan
Christmas 2.0
- By alexa
What will the year 2023 bring? Anything is possible so we need to be ready for anything. There will be good, there will be bad. Life is bittersweet. We live in an imperfect world that according to God...
26
Dec
Word of Men or Word of God?
- By rgbadmin
Here we are between Christmas and New Years Day. Most of us have time to reflect and think about the future new year.
What are we seeking to accomplish? What is our purpose and how can we make that...
18
Dec
Christmas – A Divine Invitation with 4 Responses
- By alexa
Looking at Christmas as a "feel good event" rather than a "divine invitation" could be hazardous to your spiritual health.
Christ came to earth, that is a certainty not a fable. He came as part of a ...
11
Dec
Christmas – It’s Supernatural
- By alexa
In order to believe in the true meaning of Christmas, we must by faith believe in miracles. If we could count the number of times that Christmas was predicted in the Old Testament, it would be stagger...
04
Dec
Christmas – Divine Intervention
- By alexa
It is a staggering thought that God would come in human flesh to dwell among us.
Immanuel means "God with us". He left heaven to enter earth so that we could leave earth and enter heaven.
We dare no...
27
Nov
Christmas: Fact or Fiction?
- By alexa
The first four Sundays before Christmas are called Advent meaning "the coming of Christ". Churches around the world begin preparing hearts for Christmas to prepare for Christ to come into our hearts p...
20
Nov
How to Be Thankful Always
- By alexa
It is the will of God that we be a thankful people always. Always? Yes, Always.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. D...
14
Nov
Thanksgiving for Freedom from Sin
- By rgbadmin
When you think of freedom, how do you see that word applying to your life? Are you free to do whatever you please? Or, do you see yourself free to do whatever God pleases?
We looked at the pilgrim st...
06
Nov
Thanksgiving
- By rgbadmin
Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away and we should rightfully give thanks for the blessings of life. What should we be thankful for? If we followed the Pilgrim's example, it would be for spir...
30
Oct
Halloween and Death
- By rgbadmin
Most people don't want to talk about death. However, on Halloween, that is actually the subject matter as death is brought to mind through many reminders of what must eventually come to every single p...
24
Oct
Halloween Masks
- By alexa
This is the perfect time to share the Halloween video as we are only 5 days from the big day.
Halloween would seem to be the furthest topic from God and salvation but that is not true. God loves ev...
17
Oct
Halloween – What Are You Wearing?
- By alexa
Our life on earth is a blip compared to eternity. The moment we die in this finite world, we will enter the infinite.
What we wear or don't wear will determine our eternal destiny. In the parable of ...
09
Oct
Halloween – Life After Death
- By alexa
No doubt about it, lots of graphic images reflecting death abound during Halloween.
For that reason, many are either participating in or withdrawing from the event.
Either way, this article is inten...
03
Oct
Why Halloween?
- By rgbadmin
Probably the most controversial holiday of the year within Christianity is Halloween.
Much can be said on both sides for what to do with this annual event. One thing is for sure, Halloween will happe...
07
Feb
Are You Redeemed?
- By rgbadmin
If you were to stand before God today, what would your defense be for all of your sins? Most people have no idea what they would say. Many would hope somehow that their good works in life would outw...
31
Jan
Pleasing God
- By rgbadmin
What is your goal in life? What are you seeking to accomplish? What do you dream about?
The answers to those questions will drive many of your life choices. Most would make their goals centered aro...
24
Jan
Critical Human Race Theory
- By rgbadmin
What is Critical Race Theory? That was a question many of us asked in recent months and years. It came across as a new insight into humanity, a new body of knowledge added to our children's curriculum...
01
Jan
Happy New Year!
- By rgbadmin
2022 is a year that may be very happy or very unhappy, we don't know the circumstances beforehand do we?
But, it is safe to say that God wants us to have an inner joy and peace that is not subject ...
24
Dec
God’s Chosen People – the Jews
- By rgbadmin
God has chosen the Jewish people to be not only the channel but also the object of His salvation. God wrote 39 books in the Old Testament of the Bible to point to the 27 books of the New Testament.
...
20
Dec
The True Message of Christmas
- By rgbadmin
Take the time (only 14 minutes) to listen to the true message of Christmas as we prepare our hearts for this most sacred holy day.
Jesus Christ is the King of kings, Omniscient, Omnipotent and the ...
10
Dec
Killing Guilt
- By rgbadmin
It may seem quite bold to say that you are not guilty of anything but that is the will of God for your life.
We need to understand that the only way to get to Not Guilty is to start with Guilty. We...
06
Dec
Living in Joy
- By rgbadmin
The greatest part of any healthy relationship is knowing that you are loved unconditionally. That's how God wants us to relate to Him. He is Love. He so loved the world that He sent Christ to die for ...
26
Nov
Socialism and the Gospel
- By rgbadmin
As you listen to Pastor Mark discuss socialism and Christianity, keep in mind that both are systems that seek to control behavior.
They are powerful motivators that lead in opposite directions. The...
22
Nov
Happy Thanksgiving!
- By rgbadmin
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, our thoughts naturally turn to the good things in our life.
What are you most thankful for? Money or a home? A successful career? Perhaps a loved one
or maybe go...
12
Nov
The Justice of God
- By alexa
Much has been said on behalf of the word JUSTICE. We should seek to understand that word from God's perspective. Justice speaks to fairness and to getting what is deserved. For the moment, think only ...
05
Nov
God’s Gift to Us
- By alexa
Imagine that millions of dollars were placed in an account in your name to be released on the death of someone who loved you. Christ has made a far greater deposit on your behalf: treasures such as ...
25
Oct
The Future of America
- By rgbadmin
Tiff Shuttlesworth delivers a powerful message on what the future of America will be. See below. He provides four scenarios. You may or may not agree with him. You may have a fifth scenario.
But we...
18
Oct
Salvation from Judgment
- By rgbadmin
There will be a Day of Reckoning for every single person who has ever lived and died.
Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a time for every activity, a time to live and a time to die.
Verse 17 sa...
11
Oct
The Perfect Sacrifice
- By rgbadmin
Is there anything that you or I can do to add to perfection? Perfection by definition cannot be improved. We are helpless to maintain a relationship with God by our human efforts. That’s not bad news,...
11
Oct
Discover Christopher Columbus
- By rgbadmin
David Barton's teaching starts at 10:30. Please listen to his historical teaching on the true reasons why we honor Christopher Columbus today. Life changing message on TRUTH!https://www.youtube.com/wa...
04
Oct
God Wants All Men to be Saved
- By rgbadmin
Does God favor one group of people over another? Does God’s love end for some people? Has God predetermined who will be saved and who will not be saved? These are some of the questions that influence ...
08
Sep
God’s Love Can Be Rejected
- By rgbadmin
God's love is universal. No one is not loved by God. God loves sinners and hates sin. We need to understand this distinction so that when we approach the lost, we can help them understand that they ar...
05
Aug
The Truth is Spiritual Food
- By rgbadmin
Jesus shared the truth whenever He spoke and it shocked at times, many were often offended.
When He stated that He was God, the Truth cost Him His life.
He said "I am the Way, the Truth and th...
05
Aug
Phil Robertson Testimony – Finding Peace of Mind in Christ
- By rgbadmin
Only 28 minutes long - be blessed and take the time to listen!
05
Aug
Our Jewish Roots
- By rgbadmin
The world is so indebted to the Jewish people. Through them came the Messiah in the Person of our Lord Jesus Christ.
While it is true that the Old Testament is now ended through the fulfillment...
04
Aug
CRT Christ’s Radical Teaching
- By rgbadmin
CRT is in all the news today but what about another CRT?
What would the world look like if everyone decided to follow Jesus Christ (God's CRT)? We will find out when we get to heaven. There w...
03
Jun
Mind Control
- By alexa
For most of us, the concept of mind control is a little scary. Rightfully so, we don't like the idea of giving up control of our life to someone else.
But our minds are constantly subject to influe...
03
Jun
All Are Guilty
- By alexa
Join the club! All have fallen short of the perfection that God desires. All have sinned, all are worthy of death.
"All" means the entire human race, no special classes of people are exempt. Rich, ...
03
Jun
Spiritual Penicillin – A Dog Story
- By alexa
Four nights in a row with no sleep. Our dog had a problem that caused barking every 30 minutes or so all night long. As often happens, the problem developed over the weekend and our vet could not see ...
09
May
Victory Over Sin
- By alexa
"Where sin increased, grace increased all the more."What a wonderful promise from God! All of us have sinned, all of us have failed by omission or commission to measure up to God's perfect standards.
...