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  • Rejected Yet Accepted

    Rejected Yet Accepted
    2026/04/07
    This episode explores Romans 16, Paul's closing chapter, emphasizing how the early church transcended societal divisions through unity in Christ. The message highlights how believers should not be defined by worldly rejection or marginalization, but rather find their identity and value in Christ. Through Paul's commendations of diverse co-workers—including women like Phoebe and Priscilla, Jews and Gentiles, slaves and free citizens—the episode illustrates that acceptance in God's church is based on faithfulness and service rather than status, gender, or background. We can all be encouraged to embrace our unique gifts while maintaining unity, warning against divisive teachings, and calling believers to be proactive in preserving gospel truth. The episode concludes by emphasizing that God's grace transforms rejection into joyful acceptance, and that our diverse community within the church should serve as an open door to welcome the broader community.
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    17 分
  • Fully Convinced

    Fully Convinced
    2026/03/30
    This episode explores the closing section of Paul's letter to the Romans, emphasizing the importance of being fully convinced of the gospel message. Paul expresses complete confidence in the Roman believers' understanding of the gospel while offering his letter as a written reminder and apostolic validation. T The message highlights four key areas: confidence in God's work through believers, boldness in faith coupled with humble service, unwavering commitment to the mission of spreading the gospel, and the vital role of community prayer. The episode challenges modern believers to adopt the same conviction that characterized the early church, living boldly, serving selflessly, and relying completely on God. It emphasizes that effective Christian witness requires being fully convinced of gospel truth, supported by the Holy Spirit's power, and sustained through intentional prayer and community support.
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    21 分
  • Hope, Joy and Peace

    Hope, Joy and Peace
    2026/03/24
    This episode explores the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 15:1-13 about the Christian's responsibility to bear with one another in love and unity. Beginning with Cain's ancient question, "Am I my brother's keeper?", Paul answers with a resounding "yes." The message emphasizes that strong believers must support the weak, not by indulging their failings but by encouraging growth and maturity in faith. Like parents teaching a child to ride a bike, Christians are called to be patient guides who help newer or weaker believers develop confidence and strength. The episode underscores three main themes: leading by example through servant leadership, speaking in unity as one voice glorifying God, and living with hope empowered by the Holy Spirit. True Christian freedom means using our liberty not for self-indulgence but for building up others and promoting harmony in the body of Christ, reflecting God's love to a divided world.
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    16 分
  • Practice What You Believe

    Practice What You Believe
    2026/03/17
    Have you ever struggled to describe God's love? The Apostle John reminds us that while we can describe creation's beauty, God's love through salvation leaves us breathless. This isn't just any love—it's a love where God took all the chances, made all the sacrifices, just to call us His children. Here's the challenge: our new identity in Christ is completely incompatible with sin. True children of God don't just believe—they live transformed lives that shine His light into darkness. It's not about being perfect; it's about sinning less today than yesterday, drawing closer to Jesus with each step. What we will be has not yet appeared, but we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him. Until that glorious day, let's practice what we believe and reflect His love and righteousness to a world that desperately needs to see Jesus in us.
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    21 分
  • Anchored in Truth

    Anchored in Truth
    2026/03/09
    This episode addresses the critical importance of discerning truth from falsehood in an age of false teachers and antichrists. Drawing from 1 John 2:18-29, the message emphasizes that Christ is the complete source of all truth, and believers are equipped through the Holy Spirit to recognize deception. The episode balances the sobering reality that false teachings flood the church today with the encouraging truth that God's Word provides all necessary instructions for spiritual discernment. Believers are called to test everything against Scripture, remain anchored in the gospel they received from the beginning, and stand firm in confidence knowing that abiding in Christ provides both present discernment and future hope. The core message is that understanding and holding onto biblical truth is essential for spiritual growth and gaining clear perspective when confronted with false teachings.
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    30 分
  • Not Passing Judgement

    Not Passing Judgement
    2026/03/02
    In a world that thrives on competition, criticism, and the constant need to be right, the call to Christian unity stands as a radical countercultural message. The tension between personal conviction and community harmony has challenged believers since the earliest days of the church, and it remains just as relevant today. Paul's entire teaching in Romans 14 points us toward this Christ-like posture. We are strongest when we serve the weakest among us. We are most mature when we accommodate the immature. We are most free when we voluntarily limit our freedom for others' benefit.
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    17 分
  • Arguing over Meat vs Potatoes

    Arguing over Meat vs Potatoes
    2026/02/23
    18 分
  • Gods Authority

    Gods Authority
    2026/02/17
    This episode explores how Christians are called to recognize and submit to God's authority in every aspect of life, including through earthly governing authorities. When we properly understand that all legitimate authority comes from God, we can live with integrity, love our neighbors well, and fulfill God's law. The sermon emphasized four key areas: 1- Submitting to the Sovereign 2- Rendering What is Due 3- The Debt of Love 4- A Sign of the Times
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    19 分