Heed The Word

Jesus offers undeniable evidence of His divinity through the sign of Jonah—His death and resurrection, providing proof that exceeds the wisdom of Solomon and the preaching of Jonah. The empty tomb stands as history's most compelling testimony to Christ's claims and offers assurance that His message of salvation is true.

• Jesus promised only the sign of Jonah to those demanding proof
• Jonah's three days...

The prophecies about Jesus Christ's birth stand as one of history's most remarkable examples of divine precision. Long before Bethlehem's manger scene, God's messengers foretold specifics about the Messiah's arrival—His lineage from Abraham through David, His birthplace in tiny Bethlehem, and His miraculous virgin birth. As Pastor Ken Davis brilliantly explains, these weren't vague predictions but deta...

The stunning silence of heaven lasted 400 years. Then, in the humble quarters of the Jerusalem temple, as an aging priest named Zacharias performed his routine duties, divine silence shattered with two powerful words: "Fear not."

This message from Luke 1 reveals a profound truth about God's nature and His work in our lives. When Zacharias and Elizabeth faced the cultural shame and personal disappointment of ...

The silence had lasted 400 years. From Malachi to this moment, heaven had been quiet. No prophet had spoken God's words to Israel. Then suddenly, in the temple, as smoke from burning incense wafted upward, an angel appeared to an aging priest named Zacharias with news that would shatter not only the divine silence but also the reproach of childlessness that had marked his marriage to Elizabeth.

"Fear not," w...

Pastor Ken Davis examines the biblical teaching on Christian submission to governing authorities, exploring why believers should respect and obey human government as a divinely established institution. He challenges us to rethink our relationship to authority while maintaining our primary allegiance to God.

• Genesis 1:27 establishes that humans are made in God's image, forming the foundation for human dignity and gov...

Pastor Ken Davis unpacks the biblical foundation for Christian civic responsibility, revealing four motivations for obeying governing authorities while maintaining ultimate allegiance to God.

• Christians should submit to governing authorities as they have been established by God
• Four motivations for obeying laws: fear of punishment, conscience sake, love for others, and honoring the Savior
• Love fulfills both G...

Pastor Ken Davis examines what it means to love without hypocrisy, challenging believers to move beyond words to sincere actions that demonstrate genuine Christian love. He shows how love is not primarily a feeling but a choice and action that reflects God's agape love flowing through us to others.

• Love without hypocrisy means being genuine rather than merely pretending to care about others
• Various Bible trans...

Sincere love isn't something we generate within ourselves but flows from God as its source and is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.

• Abhorring what is evil while clinging to what is good creates the foundation for sincere love
• Treating fellow believers as family members demonstrates love without hypocrisy
• Our Heavenly Father is grieved when His children fight amongst themselv...

Pastor Ken Davis explores the significance of humility and heavenly perspective in the Christian life, contrasting those who treasure God's Word in persecuted nations with our tendency toward complacency and complaint in affluent societies.

• Setting our minds on heavenly things rather than earthly possessions
• Viewing all resources as belonging to God and seeking His direction for their use
• Making everyday...

Pastor Ken Davis explores the transformative power of Romans 12, showing how presenting ourselves as living sacrifices makes every aspect of life an act of worship to God.

• God demonstrated His love by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners
• Receiving what we don't deserve is the definition of grace
• As Christians, our priorities should be heavenly rather than earthly
• Setting our min...

Pastor Ken Davis unpacks the fundamental lessons of Christian living, revealing how God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice while we were still sinners, and explaining how this grace transforms every aspect of our daily existence.

• Breaking the misconception that we need to "fix ourselves" before coming to Jesus
• Understanding grace as receiving what we don't deserve through Chr...

Pastor Ken Davis examines the crucial biblical principles that should guide Christians in daily living, highlighting the fundamental importance of humility and God-centered focus in every area of life.

• Our true calling as Christians is to "set our minds on things above, not on things on the earth"
• All abilities, possessions, and opportunities we receive are gifts from God, not our own achievements
• W...

The tapestry of Messianic prophecy unfolds with breathtaking precision across Scripture, revealing God's masterful plan centuries before Jesus's birth. Pastor Mark guides us through this divine roadmap, beginning in Eden's garden where, amidst humanity's first rebellion, God plants the seed of redemption: a promise that the woman's offspring would one day crush the serpent's head.

From this fo...

Pastor Ken Davis explores how giving to the work of God is an essential part of a healthy believer's life, serving as both a barometer of spiritual health and a catalyst for growth in Christ.

• God's Word should be our delight, not merely an obligation or duty
• The healthy Christian life isn't about "if" but "when" regarding spiritual disciplines
• Jesus teaches charitable giving...

Prayer isn't optional but foundational to spiritual growth, requiring us to recognize it as a consistent discipline rather than an occasional practice. Jesus provides both a model and mindset for effective prayer that transforms our relationship with God and others.

• The ACTS prayer framework (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) offers a simple structure for balanced prayer
• Jesus consistently sai...

Pastor Ken explores the foundational elements of spiritual growth, emphasizing that bearing fruit in our faith requires more than just hearing the gospel—it demands transformation through application and service to others.

• Biblical growth comes through shifting focus from self to God
• Christians cannot grow in isolation but need community
• Our spiritual gifts are given to serve others, not ourselves
• Servi...

This episode explores the foundations of faith, highlighting the importance of shedding spiritual baggage that distracts us from deepening our relationship with God. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their status as children of God, understand the significance of being born again, and actively commit to their spiritual growth. 
• Exploring the concept of spiritual baggage 
• Understanding the holiness of God and human ...

This episode addresses the essential elements that form the foundation of our faith, urging listeners to examine their relationship with God and shed distractions that hinder their spiritual growth. By recognizing our sinfulness in contrast to God's holiness, we are reminded of the power of grace and the significance of being "born again" into God's family through faith in Christ.

• Addressing the need ...