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Biblical Truth About the Rapture | Matthew 24:32-41

Everything you thought you knew about being "left behind" is backwards. The popular Left Behind series got it wrong, and it's time to set the record straight with what Scripture actually teaches.

In this episode, we dive deep into Matthew 24:32-41 to discover why being left behind is actually God's plan for His people, not a punishment. Using the account of Noah as our framework, we...

In this episode of Amen Podcast, we dive deep into one of Scripture's most debated passages about Jesus's second coming. We explore Matthew 24:29-31, where Jesus describes the sun being darkened, the moon losing its light, and stars falling from heaven.

What did Jesus really mean by these cosmic signs? Are they literal or symbolic? We examine the Old Testament connections to similar language used in Isaiah and Ezekiel when describin...

Matthew 24 has been twisted to sell books and create fear. Here's what Jesus actually meant.

In this episode, Alex breaks down Matthew 24:15-28 and the "abomination of desolation" - revealing how this passage was Jesus giving His disciples specific instructions for surviving the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, not a roadmap for modern end times predictions.

Discover why the rapture isn't biblical, how false teachers use confusion ...

Ever wondered where your faith actually comes from? This catechism question will blow your mind about the true source of saving faith.

In this episode, we dive deep into Catechism Question 35: "Since we are redeemed by grace alone through faith alone, where does this faith come from?" The answer might surprise you - even the faith to believe is a gift from God through the Holy Spirit.

We explore: ✅ Why faith isn't something you can "...

In this episode, Pastor Alex explores Jesus' warning about persecution in Matthew 24:9-14. Learn about the three forms of persecution believers face - distress, being detested, and deception - and discover how true disciples respond by maintaining love, endurance, and faithful preaching even under pressure.

Drawing from personal experiences and biblical truth, this teaching reveals how Jesus pressed through persecution to give us th...

In this challenging message from our house church on Kauai, Alex examines Paul's direct approach to confronting serious sin within the Corinthian church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, this sermon addresses the dangerous pride that can lead believers to overlook accountability and compromise moral standards.

Key topics covered:

* The difference between Christian freedom and sinful license

* Why church discipline is an act of love a...

In this episode, Alex breaks down Jesus's teaching from Matthew 24:3-8 about the signs of the end times and what He meant when He called them "birth pains." Discover why wars, earthquakes, and false messiahs aren't immediate signs that the end is near, and how understanding this truth can bring peace instead of fear.

Key Points Covered:

* Why the disciples asked Jesus about the signs of His coming

* The problem with fear-based interpr...

"Spiritual Fathers vs. Instructors: Following the Right Example | 1 Corinthians 4:14-21"

Paul didn't shame the Corinthians - he warned them as a loving father. There's a huge difference between having countless instructors and having a true spiritual father who was there when you got saved.

In this message, we dive into what it means to imitate godly leaders as they follow Christ, why consistency matters everywhere (not just at churc...

In this message from Matthew 24:1-2, we explore what happens when the disciples focus on the beauty and grandeur of the physical temple, while Jesus sees something entirely different - a temporary structure destined for destruction.

What we cover:

* Why the disciples couldn't believe Jesus would destroy something so magnificent

* The massive scale and beauty of Herod's temple

* The difference between focusing on what is seen (temporary...

In this episode, we dive into Catechism Question 33: "Should we seek our own salvation through our own works?" The answer is a resounding NO - everything necessary for salvation is found in Christ alone.

What we cover:

* Why seeking salvation through good works denies Christ as our only Redeemer

* The difference between living FOR salvation vs. living FROM salvation

* How faith in Jesus, not keeping the law, makes us right with God

* Wh...

In this episode, Alex breaks down two important concepts: justification (being declared righteous before God through Christ) and sanctification (our gradual growth in righteousness through the Holy Spirit's work).

Using 1 Peter 1:1-2, we explore how God sees us as righteous because of Jesus, while the Spirit transforms us day by day as we walk through this life toward the promised land.

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In this powerful message, Pastor Alex explores what it means to live by God's holy standards versus man's standards. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 and the story of David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16, we discover why Christians are called to embrace "last place" in a world that prizes first place.

Key Topics Covered:

* Understanding the difference between holy standards and human standards

* Why the apostles described themselves as b...

Welcome back to Amen Podcast! Join Alex and Lokelani as they conclude their powerful Song of Solomon series with this final episode on The Relentless Love of God from Song of Solomon Chapter 8.

What You'll Discover:

✨ How God's love is as strong as death and cannot be quenched by any flood💒 The beautiful picture of Christ as the bridegroom and the church as His bride🙏 Why God longs to hear from you in prayer - and how Jesus made t...