Best Pastor Hicks Podcasts (2025)

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#1,399: Our Words Build Up or Tear Down 5:22

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Our words have the power to build up and the power to tear down. You and I have likely been on the receiving and giving end of both. You can remember words spoken years ago that encouraged and inspired you. You can probably also remember words that brought deep pain and suffering. Main Points: 1. Throughout the day, I’ll have the opportunity to spe…

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#1,398: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God 5:25

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God has given everyone a general revelation of himself by displaying the beauty and power of creation. Though some reject this truth, it is obvious in the heart and mind of man that there is a God. Main Points: 1. As we look around at our world, we see the clues God has left. When you stand at the Grand Canyon, you can’t help but be overwhelmed at …

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#1,397: When Jesus Took on Humanity 5:00

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Jesus leaves the glory and majesty of Heaven and takes on flesh and blood. He becomes one of us. He doesn’t leave his deity behind, but he takes on humanity. He is fully God and fully human at the same time. Yes, it is miraculous. Main Points: 1. Not only does Jesus take on humanity. He moves into our world, our neighborhood, our very lives. He exp…

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Episode 62 - Christmas Holiday Depression – Shepherding Hearts During the Season of Joy. 16:30

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In this episode Dr. Hicks will help church leaders understand Christmas Holiday Depression so they can minister to the members of their church. By the end of this podcast, they will have learned; Understanding Holiday Depression, Biblical Foundations for Comfort, and Practical Ministry Steps they can use as they minister. Tell us how we're doing Te…

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#1,396: The Earnest Prayer is Powerful and Effective 5:23

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Let us remember that nothing is a substitute for earnest prayer. Nothing can take its place. Today’s church does many important things, but we must make prayer a priority. Main Points: 1. This is a remarkable story of God’s power and deliverance, but what stands out to me the most from this story is the commitment of the church to prayer. This mira…

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Preaching for Conversions with Jeff Smith 53:05

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Jeffery Smith argues that faithful preaching is more than interpretive fidelity to the text of Scripture and an engaging delivery. It encapsulates a preacher’s heart and soul and involves nothing less than a rigorous regimen of proclamation, pleading, and prayer. Pick up your copy of his book, Preaching for conversions: https://freegracepress.com/p…

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#1,395: What if We Truly Loved our Neighbor? 5:28

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What would the world be like if we viewed everyone as our neighbors? And, what if we truly loved our neighbors as we love ourselves? Main Points: 1. Our relationship with God is inseparable from our relationships to the people in our lives. We can’t be in a love relationship with God and not act in love towards other people. This is what Jesus call…

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#1,394: The Holy Spirit is a Gift 5:12

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The God we serve is a gift-giver. He loves to give gifts to His children, but not just any gifts. He always gives good gifts. He will never give you a gift you don’t need and can’t use. In fact, he knows what we need better than we do. Main Points: 1. In Several places in the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is called a gift. To be filled with the pr…

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#1,393: Does God Still Heal the Sick? 5:21

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Divine healing is a gift of God’s grace for all. Just as salvation comes to us by God’s grace, healing does as well. We do not deserve it and cannot earn it. In the NT people did not view healing as a right, but as an act of God’s grace. We are in no position to demand God to give us healing. Main Points: 1. In the church today there is a lot of fa…

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Religious Liberty: Roger Williams | Particular Pilgrims 12:19

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"Roger Williams was one of the most important formative figures for the doctrine of religious liberty in the 1600s. Williams believed in the absolute authority of the Word of God and it was his source book for faith and life. He did not ground his views of soul liberty in Enlightenment ideals or a general liberalism, like Thomas Jefferson would do …

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#1,392: How to Pray for Your Unsaved Family 5:22

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Can I give you a word of encouragement? Your unsaved family members are on the mind of God. While He won’t force anyone to believe in Him, He is actively pursuing them through His Holy Spirit. In fact, scripture tells us this is the reason God has delayed the return of Christ. Main Points: 1. First, let me encourage you to pray faithfully and consi…

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Episode 61 - Four Lessons That Every Giant Killer Needs to Learn 26:59

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Dr. Don Hicks gives us four lessons that every giant killer needs to learn from I Samuel 17, by encouraging us to have faith over fear when facing our giants. The story of David and Goliath continues to inspire and challenge us today, offering valuable lessons for facing the challenges and giants in our own lives. It teaches us the importance of co…

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#1,391: The Sin of Jealousy 5:29

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Jealousy has been defined as “resenting God’s goodness in others’ lives and ignoring God’s goodness in my own life. Jealousy is an enemy of our hearts because it causes a lack of contentment and gratitude toward God. Main Points: 1. Jealousy can lead us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. It can lead us to gossip, lie, or be malicious. Jealou…

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Preaching as a Bi-Vocational Minister | Pastor's Inbox 58:47

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In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon share their experiences in Bi-Vocational ministry. They further offer encouragement to Bi-vocational ministers and discuss how to effectively preach when entangled in secular affairs. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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#1,390: God Is Calling Us To Come Closer 5:20

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God invites us into this intimacy. He calls for us to be close to Him. This is what differentiates Christianity from any other religion in the world. God is not cold and distant. He welcomes closeness with himself. He calls and invites us to seek Him and pursue Him. Main Points: 1. Can you hear His voice? In your loneliness, in your anxiety, in you…

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#1,389: Jesus Could Return Any Moment 5:41

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As we read the Bible, it is very clear, Jesus is coming back. While many scoff and disbelieve, it doesn’t change the truth of what Jesus has said. We don’t know when He is coming, but we do know He is coming soon. Main Points: 1. We live in a world today that scoffs at the idea of Jesus returning. Their cynicism fulfills the prophecy scripture gave…

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#1,388: Your Walk With God 5:19

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Often in Scripture, our relationship with God is described as a walk. Sometimes we’ll use the phrase “we are on a journey.” This idea goes back to the relationship Adam and Eve had with God in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3:8 - “God, as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day.” Main Points: 1. When I preach funerals, I’ll often say, “The…

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#1,387: The Plans of a Foolish Person 5:31

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Have you ever encountered someone who simply wouldn’t listen to wise advice? Or what about you? Have you ever refused to listen to words of wisdom? The Bible calls this decision "foolish." Main Points: 1. The Bible teaches us that a foolish person is the one who leaves God out. In fact, Psalm 14:1 - “The fool has said in his heart, there is no God.…

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Episode 60 - “Questions Every Pastor Must Ask Before Saying Yes” 47:22

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Avoid the 24-Month Exit: Questions That Keep You in the Game. Navigating Pastoral Candidacy explores the essential questions every pastor should ask when engaging with a pastor church search team. From theological alignment and leadership structure to congregational health and practical matters, this episode equips pastors with insights to make inf…

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#1,386: God's Power to Protect Us 5:20

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Today, you and I will face things that will threaten our faith, especially our faith in God’s protection. You might be worried about your marriage, the decisions your children are making, the future of your career, the economy, or even your physical safety. You might be worried about your retirement account, the increase in crime in your neighborho…

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The Serampore Form of Agreement with Samuel E. Masters 38:32

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Along with William Carey’s Enquiry, The Serampore Form of Agreement (SFA) laid the foundation of the modern missionary movement. The Enquiry recovered the Great Commission as a duty of the church and outlined a practical agenda for its fulfillment. The SFA provided a philosophy and a guide for missionary practice on the field. Both works move boldl…

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#1,385: Why Don't We Experience More Peace? 5:26

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The presence of God is an amazing thing. To think that God is with us is incredible. God is omnipresent. He is always with us. In fact, He promised to never leave us or forsake us. But if that is true, why don’t we experience more peace? The answer is that we are not always aware of God’s presence. Main Points: 1. J. Oswald Sanders - “Peace is not …

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#1,384: There is Always Hope in God 5:40

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Remember this: our hope in God isn't just a wish or a dream, but a sure confidence that what God says will happen. Every other hope will disappoint. Every other hope will come up short. God is the one who never fails, he never leaves us, and he never forsakes us. Main Points: 1. Today, I ask you to let the Word of God penetrate the dark place in yo…

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#1,383: How to Love God With Your Mind 5:30

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I’m fascinated with the idea that we are to love God with all of our minds. The Bible sees the mind as a place of our thoughts, judgment, and intention. Our minds allow us to be rational, weigh evidence, make decisions about right and wrong, and to develop opinions. Our minds allow us to worship, praise God, love, repent, and trust. Main Points: 1.…

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Religious Liberty: John Murton | Particular Pilgrims 11:14

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"We don’t follow Murton in his Arminianized theology. But all who believe in a regenerate church, including Particular Baptists, have been rightly influenced by his arguments for freedom of conscience and liberty of religious belief and practice." -Ron Miller ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#1,382: God is Not Finished With Us 5:28

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Know this: God always has a next step for us. Until we see Jesus in glory, God is not finished with us. This work of ongoing spiritual growth and development is called sanctification. Main Points: 1. The basic meaning of "sanctify" is to set apart to God, for His use. This work of “setting us apart” is the ongoing spiritual growth that makes you an…

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Episode 59 - Faith, Media, and Leadership: Paxton Bryant’s Journey 41:04

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In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, we sit down with Paxton Bryant, a Digital Media and Journalism major at Liberty University, who is passionate about faith, family, and community. Paxton shares how his love for the Lord shapes his approach to media and ministry, the challenges and opportunities of using digital platforms for Kingdom wo…

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#1,381: Why Humility is so Important 5:22

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It’s always better to listen to the caution of the Holy Spirit and to guard our hearts against pride. If we do not live in humility before the Lord. God himself will humble us, and it is not pleasant. Main Points: 1. What is Humility? Humility is an accurate estimation of our self-importance in relation to God and others. Humility is having a right…

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Trials Endured by John Calvin with Rexford Semrad 55:47

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In this conversation, Rexford Semrad recounts some of the trials that John Calvin endured throughout his life. Then Rex draws out lessons we can learn from these trials. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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#1,380: Faith to Overcome Our Fear 5:20

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In my life, I have discovered that when it comes to the choices of fear and faith, it’s not always one or the other. Life produces fear, it’s an emotion we feel, but with God’s help, I can choose faith anyway. Though I may feel fear, I choose to trust God. Main Points: 1. As Christians, we acknowledge that fear is a choice. We can also make another…

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#1,379: Battling the Fear of Man 5:45

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There is a very common type of fear identified in the Bible that is not talked about much. It is the fear of man. It’s a fear of people and it can include intimidation, peer pressure, social anxiety, isolation, and insecurity. The fear of man can lead us to make choices that aren’t right for us or avoid making decisions at all. Main Points: 1. When…

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#1,378: Only Jesus Can Quench our Spiritual Thirst 5:59

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I discovered that Jesus could offer me something that nothing or no one else could offer. He could quench my spiritual thirst. He offered me a relationship. He offered me purpose for my life. As I began to sincerely follow him, my life was filled with contentment. I realized that Jesus could satisfy the thirst and the longing that I had inside. Mai…

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#1,377: Taking the Gospel to the Unreached 5:21

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According to the Joshua Project, there are still 7,415 unreached people groups around the world. An unreached or least-reached people is a people group among which there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and resources to evangelize this people group without outside assistance. Main Points: 1. Why should we car…

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Episode 58 - Reaching the Amish: A Leadership Conversation with Joe Keim - Part 2 58:47

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What does it take to lead with courage when obedience to Christ costs you everything? In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Joe Keim, founder of Mission to Amish People (MAP Ministry). Joe answers: Ten Follow up Questions from Episode Part 1. Learn more about MAP Ministry at mapministry.org Tell us how we're d…

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#1,376: God's Word is Relevant and Timeless 5:28

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From generation to generation, the Word of God endures. It is timeless in its relevance. It speaks to the hearts of men, women, teenagers, boys, and girls. Seasons come and go, but the Scripture is still powerful in its application to the human condition. Main Points: 1. The Word of God we have is precious. God has spoken and we have it in print an…

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Presuppositional Apologetics with James Anderson 42:16

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In this conversation, we speak with Dr. James Anderson on Presuppositional Apologetics. We cover topics like circular reasoning, neutral ground, and more. Tune in and enjoy! For more information, visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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#1,375: How to Respond When a Christian Hurts You 5:42

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Offense is a growth opportunity. How will you respond when another Christian hurts you? Will you become offended and bitter? Will you ignore them and refuse to talk with them? Will you leave the church in an attempt to find a better one? Or, will you allow the experience to become a tool that helps you grow spiritually? Main Points: 1. Every Christ…

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#1,374: Developing Godly Character 5:30

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Character is never built in a classroom. Character is built in the circumstances of life. God builds character in our lives by allowing us to experience situations where we are tempted to do the exact opposite of the character quality. Character development always involves a choice. When we make the right choice, our character grows more like Chris…

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#1,373: Yes, God Has a Plan 5:00

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Do you ever wonder what God is up to? When there is a path forward that seems to be logical, rational, and reasonable, yet God takes another path? What is God’ doing? Where is He taking us? These are questions we all ask. But here is a better question for us to consider: Will we trust God’s plan? Will we trust our lives to a sovereign God who sees …

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Religious Liberty: Leonard Busher | Particular Pilgrims 12:17

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"The two swords represent two spheres. The physical sword is wielded by kings; the spiritual sword by ministers of the gospel. Busher says, 'Kings and magistrates are to rule temporal affairs by the swords of their temporal kingdoms and bishops and ministers are to rule spiritual affairs by the word and Spirit of God, the sword of Christ’s spiritua…

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#1,372: Do You Have an Answer? 5:36

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When we live out our faith in public, it naturally produces questions in the minds of unbelievers. We’ll likely hear questions such as: Why are you a Christian? What do you believe about God? Do you believe the Bible is the Word of God? Why did Jesus die on the cross? Where is God in this messed up world? Why do you go to church on Sundays? Main Po…

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Episode 57 - Reaching the Amish: A Leadership Conversation with Joe Keim - Part 1 47:06

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What does it take to lead with courage when obedience to Christ costs you everything? In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Joe Keim, founder of Mission to Amish People (MAP Ministry). Joe shares his incredible journey from growing up in the Old Order Amish community to discovering the true gospel and answerin…

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#1,371: Jesus Gave Us a Prayer Request 5:29

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As we read the four Gospels, we see Jesus modeling prayer and teaching His disciples to pray, but did you know that Jesus gave us only one prayer request? Yes, Jesus himself asks us to pray for something. Main Points: 1. As Jesus speaks about the lost, those who have not put their faith in God, he uses the metaphor of a field of crops that are ripe…

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Lessons from Dr. Decker's Heart Transplant 48:28

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In this conversation, Dr. Decker recounts his recent experiences in the hospital. Then he shares several lessons the Lord taught him while awaiting a heart transplant. For more information about CBTS, visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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#1,370: The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God 5:52

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When we see all God has created, simply by speaking a word, we recognize his existence, his majesty, and his power. I believe there is a natural curiosity in our hearts that cannot be completely satisfied by anything else but a belief in the existence of God. Main Points: 1. Listen again to those powerful words: “The heavens proclaim the glory of G…

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Christian Nationalism | Tom Hicks | CovCon'25 53:34

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In this breakout session from the 2025 Covenant Conference, Pastor Tom Hicks critiques Christian Nationalism. For more information about CBTSeminary visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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#1,369: Our Motivation to Serve 5:40

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When we recognize how great God’s love is for us, the only response is to love him in return. No one has done for us what God has done. No one has given to us what God has given. Jesus laid down his life as a sacrifice for our sins so that we could have forgiveness and eternal life. It is the greatest demonstration of love the world has ever seen. …

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#1,368: The Work of the Cross is Complete 5:50

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What Jesus did for us on the cross was a complete work. It is a finished work. While Jesus hung on the cross he said these words, “It is finished.” There is nothing more to do. He obeyed his Father completely. Our debt of sin is paid in full. Main Points: 1. How foolish it would be to continue to try and pay for something that has already been paid…

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Religious Liberty: Smyth and Helwys | Particular Pilgrims 11:53

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"Baptist churches arose in a 17th century England where church was joined to state. The governmental and religious institutions were not separate but existed as one establishment. The king acted as the supreme governor of both spheres. He headed the government and the Church of England, the officially established religion of the nation, and so he h…

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#1,367: Does My Posture Matter in Prayer? 5:40

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Which physical posture of prayer is the right one for you? I would say, none of them! Rather than the external posture, the Bible emphasizes the posture of the heart. Whether you are standing, sitting, or lying down, the important thing is that your heart is bowed in submission to the lordship of Christ. Main Points: 1. True prayer is characterized…