Excelling in Christ

In this powerful and heartfelt message, Repentance Is How We Get Unstuck, Clarence challenges the common misconception that repentance is a punishment. Instead, he paints a deeply biblical picture of repentance as a divine privilege and a gift from God meant to lead us back to life and joy. Drawing from Matthew 4:17, Acts 3:19, and the story of the prodigal son, he reminds listeners that repentance is not about shame but about turn...

In this episode, “Grace Is Not a Loophole,” I dig deep into one of the most misunderstood and often misrepresented concepts in modern Christianity: grace. For generations, people have tried to turn grace into a spiritual free pass an emotional comfort zone that justifies sin rather than challenges us to change. But that’s not what Scripture teaches. I explore how true grace doesn’t cancel obedience; it empowers it. Through Scriptur...

Have you ever heard someone defend a questionable choice with, “Well, Jesus ate with sinners”? In this episode, I unpack that popular phrase and look at what really motivated Jesus to spend time with the broken, the messy, and the lost. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t to condone or coddle sin, it was to call people to repentance. We live in a culture that celebrates tolerance, but too often that gets twisted into compromise. Jesus never w...

In this episode, we dismantle one of Satan’s greatest lies: that Christianity is a burden rather than a rescue mission. I dive deep into the misconception that the gospel is about rules, guilt, and shame, when in fact, it's God's lifeline thrown to people already drowning. This message is for both the seeker and the struggler, the ones far from God and the ones trying hard to live right but feeling overwhelmed.

We talk about how Jes...

In this episode, we take a straightforward dive into the biblical teaching on baptism, what it is, what it’s for, and why it matters. I’m not interested in tradition, denomination, or the latest theological trend, I just want to know what God says. Through passages like Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-6, and Colossians 2:12, we explore how baptism is more than a symbol. It's God's appointed moment where forgiveness is extended, the b...

In this second part of our lesson from Jeremiah 6:16, I dig deep into what it means to walk the "ancient paths" and why that matters now more than ever. We explore the value of preserving the original pattern of New Testament Christianity, not out of nostalgia, but because we believe God's design is timeless and perfect. I talk about the importance of distinctiveness in a world full of spiritual alternatives, the quie...

In this episode, I invite you to reflect on a deeply personal and countercultural conviction: the power and beauty of preserving the original message of Christ. Drawing from Jeremiah 6:16, we talk about what it means to seek the "ancient paths" in a world that glorifies innovation, modernization, and spiritual flexibility. We explore why our community deliberately resists the trend of constant change in favor of spiritual...

In this episode, we take a heartfelt look at the power of last words, specifically those of King David, recorded in 2 Samuel 23. There’s something about a person’s final words that strips away pretense and brings clarity to what truly mattered in their life. As we walk through David’s poetic farewell, we reflect on how he defines a good life, not by power, wealth, or victory, but by his unwavering relationship with God. David, a ma...

In this episode, we invite you into a deep, raw, and hopeful journey through one of Scripture’s most shocking stories of failure and forgiveness, David at his lowest. We often remember David as the shepherd boy who slew Goliath, the psalmist, the king after God’s own heart. But today, we explore a different side: the broken man who committed adultery, arranged a murder, and tried to cover it all up. And yet, in the face of such dar...

In this episode, we move beyond the first steps of becoming a Christian to explore what it really means to live as one. I walk through ten essential principles from loving like Christ and remaining faithful to His teachings, to cultivating persistent prayer and enduring life’s inevitable trials. Living Christianity isn’t about checking boxes or chasing warm feelings; it’s about a life deeply rooted in love, discipline, and service....

Let's explore something foundational: how to become a Christian. In this episode, I lay out a simple, biblical path, not my opinion, not tradition, but the original first-century model straight from Scripture. I take you through the essential steps: hearing the Word, believing in Christ, not just historically but personally, repenting of sins, confessing Jesus as Lord, and being baptized. Each of these is a call to personal tra...

In this episode, I unpack what it really means to love God genuinely, deeply, and obediently. The world often tries to dismiss faithful obedience as legalism, but we challenge that idea head-on. Just like loyalty matters in marriage, parenting, and work, it matters even more in our relationship with God. Drawing from John 14:15 and 1 John 5:2-3, we look at how true love for God is never just a feeling or a statement it’s action. It...

In this episode, I explore the powerful story of Naaman and Gehazi to unpack the contrast between true godliness and the deception of shallow religion. Naaman was a high-ranking military leader, admired and successful but he was also a leper. His healing journey reminds us that God's way often defies human expectations, demanding humility over pride, obedience over spectacle. Naaman had to let go of his ego and dip seven times ...

Tweak God: The Danger of Doing It Our Way. In this episode, I tackle a tough but essential question: Does the end justify the means? Using biblical accounts from Abraham and Sarah’s plan with Hagar to Moses striking the rock, the Tower of Babel, and the tragedy of Nadab and Abihu, we unpack the dangers of tweaking God’s commands for the sake of expedience, emotion, or modern relevance. It’s easy to rationalize disobedience when thi...

In this episode, I ask a piercing question: Does it really matter what you believe? It’s not about picking fights or stirring controversy for its own sake, it’s about grounding our lives in something more stable than feelings, tradition, or popular opinion. We often hear well-meaning ideas like “just be sincere,” or “all roads lead to heaven,” but Scripture points to a different standard; one that demands clarity, conviction, and a...

In this episode, we dig deep into Hebrews 4:12 and the piercing power of God’s word. I reflect on the kind of peace that’s more than just poetic, it’s foundational, transformative, and steady even in life’s hardest storms. We explore the tension many feel: they want a better life, but see the Bible as too strict, too burdensome. But what if the true burden is running the hamster wheel of modern life with no deeper joy or direction?

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In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most foundational, yet increasingly controversial, teachings in Scripture, God’s call for separation. Using 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1 as our anchor, we explore what it means to live a life that is truly set apart, not in isolation from the world, but in distinct fellowship with Christ. I unpack the spiritual boundaries God draws, not as barriers to our freedom, but as guardrails to our joy,...

In this episode, I dive into one of the most striking moments in Jesus' ministry: the cleansing of the temple. We often picture Jesus as gentle and compassionate, and rightly so, but here, we see a Savior with a whip in hand, turning over tables and driving out corruption. Why? Because His Father’s house had lost its purpose. What began as sacred space had become a marketplace, a shell of what it was meant to be.

But this isn...

In this episode, we shift our focus from how Satan targets young Christians to how he wages war on those of us who have been in the faith for decades. This message is for the seasoned saints, the veterans of the walk, the ones who have logged decades in church pews, Bible studies, and daily devotionals. I’m talking to those who might think, “I’ve seen it all” because that’s exactly where the enemy slips in.

We explore seven strategi...