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Why Humility Is Part of the Beautiful Christmas Spirit

Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Eight

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Why Humility Is Part of the Beautiful Christmas Spirit

Christmas week invites us to slow down, reflect, and focus on the humility of Jesus Christ—but Jude 11 reminds us that not every spirit operating in religious spaces reflects His heart. In this episode, we examine Korah’s rebellion and contrast the pride that fuels spiritual rebellion with the humility displayed in the birth of Jesus. While false teachers exalt themselves, Christ laid aside glory to serve and save. This Christmas teaching exposes pride, celebrates humility, and calls believers to walk in the true spirit of Christ. Why Humility Is Part of the Beautiful Christmas Spirit, that’s our focus on this week’s Light on Life.

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Why Your Conversation About Angels Needs to be Respectful

Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Five

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We’re living in a time when people talk lightly about spiritual things—especially angels—without realizing the weight Scripture places on that conversation. Jude 4–10 pulls back the curtain and shows us why our words about the unseen world matter. Angels take center stage in this passage, not for fascination, but for instruction: fallen angels judged for rebellion, holy angels honored for their authority, and Michael himself refusing to speak disrespectfully even to the devil. In this episode, we explore why believers are called to handle God-created spiritual beings with reverence, avoid the arrogance of false teachers, and keep our conversations grounded in humility, truth, and respect. Why Your Conversation About Angels Needs to be Respectful, that’s our focus on this week’s Light On Life.

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Seven Sins Of The Seriously Deceptive Soul

Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Three

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Seven Sins Of The Seriously Deceptive Soul

Deception isn’t new — it’s been trying to slither its way into God’s people since the first century. Jude warns us that certain people “crept in unnoticed,” slipping into the church wearing masks of godliness while spreading ideas that distort truth, dismiss authority, and deny Jesus Himself. Their tactics haven’t changed. Today, deception still operates quietly, subtly, and devilishly — targeting believers who aren’t watching. In this episode, we unpack the seven traits of deceptive people so you can recognize the mask, spot the fruit, and stand unshaken in a world invaded by spiritual counterfeits. That’s why we are going to talk today on the subject: Seven Sins Of The Seriously Deceptive Soul — all on this week’s Light on Life.

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Why Contending for the Faith Is for Genuine Believers

Podcast: Light on Life Season 12 Episode Forty-Two

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Why Contending for the Faith Is for Genuine Believers

We’re living in a time when truth is questioned, convictions are mocked, and following Jesus often means swimming against the current. Yet this is exactly what genuine believers are called to do—to stand firm and contend for the faith. Authentic believers aren’t spectators in the fight for truth; they’re servants—called, kept, and empowered by Jesus. You don’t need to shout to make a difference, but you do need to stand when others bow. God is calling His people to live with courage, stay grounded in His Word, and hold fast to what’s right even when culture pushes hard in the opposite direction. Why Contending for the Faith Is for Genuine Believers, that’s our focus on this week’s Light on Life.

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Just Who Is Jesus to You? Encore

Podcast: Light on Life Season Seven Episode Twenty-Seven

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Just Who Is Jesus to You? Encore

When we read any of the four Gospels, we have the wonderful opportunity to see Jesus live life on planet Earth. The Word encourages us to emulate Him, to copy Him, to move as He moved, and to overcome as He overcame. The first eighteen verses of John’s gospel, known as “The Prologue,” introduce us to who Jesus is. What do these verses teach us about Jesus, and how does this knowledge help us to fulfill God’s plan for our lives? That’s the focus of this week’s Light on Life.

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Why Jesus is the Logos of God Unleashed

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Killing Jesus: How to Walk the Talk in the Face of The Rising Tide of Opposition

Podcast: Light on Life Season 6 Episode 33

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Killing Jesus: How to Walk the Talk in the Face of The Rising Tide of Opposition

Jesus walked in the wisdom of God in the midst of howling religious leaders who were bent on killing Him. One comedian said the following on the subject of the rising tide of opposition: ”Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not true. Some of the smaller countries are neutral.”1 There is much discussion in today’s world about mentoring as a way to build the whole man. There is no more magnificent mentor or example than Jesus. If you desire to know how to walk the talk against the rising tide of opposition, look at how Jesus did it, and copy Him.

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Why Taking the Forgiveness Test Helps Your Faith in God

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Why Jesus Is Lord Means He Is the Boss

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Why Jesus Is Lord Means He Is the Boss

What does the phrase ‘Jesus is Lord’ mean? More importantly, what does it mean to you? It’s a question every believer must know since it’s what one must confess to get into God’s family. So many think ‘coming to Jesus’ is a visit to the altar with a prayer recital to God for forgiveness. They don’t realize that Jesus coming into a person’s life as Lord means they have a new boss. The boss is the one who makes the call. It’s what happens in your job when you are at work. The boss gives the direction. He sets the vision for the day. Experiencing new life in Jesus means having a new boss. It means having a new vision. Jesus calls the shots. That’s the focus of today’s post: Why Jesus is Is Lord Means He is the Boss.

Conscience and the Inward Witness: A Look at the Spirit Led Life

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Seven Witnesses to the Mission of Jesus

Podcast: Light on Life Season Five Episode Twelve

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Seven Witnesses to Jesus Mission

Charlie Hainline is a layman at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a man who radiates the love of Christ, and is serious about sharing his faith with others. One year, his goal was to lead 1650 people to faith in Christ (5 a day)! Once, he was out witnessing with a couple of other folks, and though he didn’t share the gospel, he sat there and smiled broadly as a teammate did. When the teammate was finished and asked if the person would like to trust Christ and receive the gift of eternal life, the person replied, “If being a Christian would make me like him (point to Charlie), I want it!” Charlie’s life wasn’t a bed of roses by any means. His daughter was kidnapped, killed, and her head was found floating in a canal. When the murderer of his daughter was caught and convicted, Charlie went to jail in order to witness to the man.1 Witnessing of Jesus, that’s what we are talking about in this week’s Light on Life.

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#S4-033: Why It’s Important to Flow in Faith’s Domain [Encore Podcast]

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Just Who Is Jesus to You?

Podcast: Light on Life Season Five Episode Ten

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Just Who Is Jesus to You?

When we read any of the four Gospels, we have the wonderful opportunity to see Jesus live life on planet Earth. The Word encourages us to emulate Him, to copy Him, to move as He moved, and to overcome as He overcame. The first eighteen verses of John’s gospel, known as “The Prologue,” introduce us to who Jesus is. What do these verses teach us about Jesus, and how does this knowledge help us to fulfill God’s plan for our lives? That’s the focus of this week’s Light on Life.

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#S4-036: Want Victory Look At Jesus Shocking Geographic Throwdown [Encore Podcast]

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Seeing Jesus Remarkable Mission in the Light of Prophecy

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You Can See Jesus in the Prophetic Scriptures

Hebrew 2:9 encourages us to see Jesus who was made lower than the angels so that He could suffer death for every man. But not only can you see Jesus in the pages of the New Testament. You can see Him in the pages of the Old. You can see Him in the prophetic scriptures themselves.

Seven Witnesses to the Mission of Jesus

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Who Do You Say Jesus Is to You?

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Who Do You Say Jesus Is To You?

In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked: “who do you think Jesus is.” Seventy percent of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. Forty-two percent stated Jesus was God among men. Twenty-seven percent felt Jesus was only human but divinely called. Nine percent state that Jesus was divine because he embodied the best of humanity. Also, 81% of Americans consider themselves to be Christians.1 That’s what the poll said. The question now is: “Who do you say Jesus is to you?”

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Why You Should Clue Into Jesus Last Words

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How Jesus Last Words Helps Us Live Our Lives Today

Famous last words: when the U. S. federal income tax was signed into law on Oct. 3, 1913, a senator speaking in opposition stated, “If we allow this 1 percent foot in the door, at some future date it might rise to 5 percent!”1 Last words are revealing and highly informative. What about Jesus last words? What can we learn from them?

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