People of the Free Gift

Often times what we see and perceive are completely different things. While in prison, John the Baptist sent a couple disciples to Jesus with a question, "Are you the one who is coming, or should we be looking for another?" Jesus, rather than answering the question directly, performs several miracles and then sends the disciples back to John saying, "Tell John what you see."  This is a challenge to us as well. What do we see when we look at the Bible and the claims of Jesus? What do we see when we look at the world around us? We might be looking at the same exact pieces of evidence as others, but coming to completely different conclusions.  If you like this message: 1) Please subscribe to the channel 2) Write a review on itunes 3) Share the podcast with others This is part of a larger series called "The Gospels: Full of Grace and Truth." You can access all of our messages for FREE by going to www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equipping them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received. Freely give." - Jesus

How do we deal with "contradictions" in the Bible? Are we trying to become worthy before God or not worthy? How does authority relate to faith? What is the "outer darkness?" Did Jesus really rise people from the dead? This is part of a larger series called "The Gospels: Full of Grace and Truth." You can access all of our messages for FREE at www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  1) Subscribe to the podcast 2) Leave a review on itunes 3) Share the podcast with others People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received. Freely give." - Jesus

How is the principle of sowing and reaping different than the Easter idea of Kharma? Should we sharing the gospel with everybody? What is our motivation for sharing the gospel? Are you a good person? What does Jesus mean when he says, "Many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord' and I will say 'Depart from me?'" Are you grounded in your identity in Jesus Christ?  Jesus addresses all of these questions in this closing section of the Sermon on the Mount.  This is part of a larger series called: "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all of our archived messages for FREE by visiting www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  If you liked this message, please give a review on itunes, follow or subscribe to the podcast, share with your friends, as all of these things help the podcast grow and get the message out to more people.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion. "Freely you have received. Freely give." - Jesus

As we continue to follow Jesus in his ministry, and we are working our way through the Sermon on the Mount, we come to this section where Jesus tells us some reasons why we shouldn't worry.  The word translated worry means to "pay careful thought." In this passage we learn that there are ways to carefully think through things in a positive and negative way.  This is part of a larger sermon series called: "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all of our messages for FREE  at www.peopleofthefreegift.com. Please give us a review on itunes as it helps the channel grow.  Subscribe to be notified of our upcoming podcasts. We cover a wide range of topics on different days: Sunday - Bible Thursday - Apologetics Friday - Leadership Saturday - Star Wars and Philosophy

When you give, pray, fast ... How you give, pray, fast ... Why you give, pray, fast ... We also get a glimpse into a heavenly view of money from Jesus. This is part of a larger sermon series called: "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all our sermons via podcast and Youtube completely for FREE by visiting www.peopleofhefreegift.com/bookstore.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received. Freely give." - Jesus

Marriage and divorce. Oaths and covenants. Vengeance and justice. Here we find out what Jesus had to say about these issues.  We also get a glimpse into a surprising reference to grace mentioned by Jesus. One that you cannot find in most English translations of this passage, and one that is directly connected to our rewards as believers.  This is part of a larger sermon series called: "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all our sermons via podcast and Youtube completely for FREE by visiting www.peopleofhefreegift.com/bookstore.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received. Freely give." - Jesus

So, let me ask you, have you ever wondered, or do you know somebody who wonders, why one of the 10 commandments is to not kill, but yet there are so many people being killed and killing others in the Bible?  We're also going to talk about the importance of our words, thoughts, how we treat people, Jesus' claim to be able to create Scripture and why Jesus told us to mutilate ourselves by ripping our eyes out and cutting our arms off. This is part of a larger sermon series called: "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all of our previous messages via podcast or Youtube completely for FREE by visiting www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received. Freely give." - Jesus

Passion: God's Prized Possession This is part of a larger sermon series called "Passion," where we ask the question, "What did Jesus accomplish by dying on the cross?" To learn more about our ministry, or invite me to speak to your group, visit www.peopleofthefreegift.com. Please subscribe, share, like and comment as all of these things help share our ministry with others. Thank you!

Many Christians have been asking in the recent past if the LDS, or a certain segment of BYU professors and those who label themselves Neo-Orthodox LDS, are becoming more Christian.  I was interviewed on Michael Boehm's Youth Apologetics Training podcast last week and turned this question around, asking, "Are Christians Becoming More LDS?" Michael and I discuss some disturbing trends within mainline Christian denominations, movements, churches, authors and pastors that look much more like LDS distinctives and are falling further away from core Christian doctrines and practices. Here are two main trends we discussed: The trend of receiving personal revelation from God The trend of looking to outside Scriptures and sources in order to interpret the Bible On this second point we focused in on the trend in Christian scholarship to look to Ancient Near Eastern texts to help us interpret the Bible. What are ancient near eastern texts? When did we discover these texts? Why is this important? Why is this potentially dangerous?  To access all of our messages, including my three previous appearances on the Youth Apologetics Training podcast, via podcast and/or Youtube, for FREE, go to www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received, freely give." - Jesus

Passion: The Abolishment of Ritual This is part of a larger sermon series called "Passion," where we ask the question, "What did Jesus accomplish by dying on a cross?"  To learn more about our ministry, or invite me to speak to your group, visit www.peopleofthefreegift.com. Please subscribe, share, like and comment as all of these things help share our ministry with others. Thank you!

What is the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount? Is it the basis by which we will be judged? The manifesto of Christianity? The standard that Christians should live by? Or does it serve another purpose in the broader scope of Jesus' teachings?  Blessing vs. happiness? Kingdom of Heaven vs. Kingdom of God? Inherit the earth vs. Inherit the kingdom? Physical vs. Spiritual?  What does it mean to give light to everyone who is in the house?  This is part of a larger sermon series called "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all of our previous teaching through podcast and Youtube for FREE by going to www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion.  "Freely you have received, freely give." - Jesus

Plucking grain and healing a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath? An exception made for David eating the sacred bread in the tabernacle and for priests serving on the Sabbath? Greater than the temple? Lord of the Sabbath? What does this have to do with us in the 21st century?  This is part of a larger sermon series called "The Gospels: Examining the God-Man." You can access all of our previous messages via podcast and Youtube for FREE by going to www.peopleofthefreegift.com/bookstore.  "People of the Free Gift exists to ground believers in their identity in Christ and equip them to reach those caught in religion." "Freely you have received, freely give." - Jesus

Passion: The Basis for our Justification This is part of a larger sermon series called "Passion," where we ask the question, "What did Jesus accomplish by dying on a cross?"  To learn more about our ministry, or invite me to speak to your group, visit www.peopleofthefreegift.com. Please subscribe, share, like and comment as all of these things help share our ministry with others. Thank you!

Passion: The Present Evil Age This is part of a larger sermon series called "Passion," where we ask the question, "What did Jesus accomplish by dying on a cross?"  To learn more about our ministry, or invite me to speak to your group, visit www.peopleofthefreegift.com. Please subscribe, share, like and comment as all of these things help share our ministry with others. Thank you!

Passion: Our Humility This is part of a larger sermon series called "Passion," where we ask the question, "What did Jesus accomplish by dying on a cross?"  To learn more about our ministry, or invite me to speak to your group, visit www.peopleofthefreegift.com. Please subscribe, share, like and comment as all of these things help share our ministry with others. Thank you!