Our modern culture is on information and knowledge overload, yet who is wise and understanding among them? Charles Spurgeon was a highly influential English preacher from the 19th century who spoke with biblical authority when he wrote: "Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise; many men know a great deal and are all the greater fools for it." Listen this week as Brother Brett Gossett outlines the core biblical principles of wisdom, encouraging believers to live out the scriptural truth found in God's Word on this topic. As the world lives in darkness due to human sinfulness and continuous folly, he implores believers to practice godly wisdom that is overt, humble, and sacrificial. The truly wise man is the one completely dependent on the Word of God and who recognizes the voice of our one true Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

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The gospel message starts out with some really bad news that our hearts are deceitful and that none of us can compare to the infinite goodness of God. What a miraculous act indeed to pitch this Christianity truth as Jesus did, and yet still become the largest religion in the world, boasting billions of followers to date. The Bible tells us about the sinfulness of mankind and offers a sobering reminder that we are completely lost until we are drawn to repentance for our sins. Listen as Pastor John focuses this Easter message on your response to the gospel call, where Jesus shows mercy to the undeserving, demonstrates love to the unlovable, and extends grace to the entire world through His death on the cross. His Word, His blood, and His empty grave provide undeniable evidence that He came to us on a rescue mission. Christians can now boldly proclaim that He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

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The best of friends are the loyal, faithful, and hard-charging kind who will tear the roof off someone's house to get you to Jesus. By not allowing obstacles or inconveniences to stop them, these loving and selfless friends demonstrate how they are ALL IN for Jesus, seeking to do the highest good for their brothers in need. Listen this week as Pastor John brings to life a biblical story from Mark, a perfect example of the body of Christ taking care of each other. He outlines the characteristics of true friendships, focusing on the pure in heart who love Jesus and others. When believers recognize the full authority of Jesus, they become willing to act outside of the worldly guidelines for their friends who need our Lord and Savior!

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In the New Testament, Jesus Christ intentionally equips and deploys His disciples and other teams as foot soldiers for the gospel message, sending them out with spiritual authority and purpose.
This kingdom mission was fueled by divine empowerment granted by God the Father, as they possessed ALL AUTHORITY now to heal the sick, to restore the lost and broken lives, and to deliver people from demonic strongholds. Listen this week as Pastor Andy Middleton compels the church to continue this structured plan as outlined by the New King for spreading the gospel to a lost and dying world. He recalls the success stories of the last 40 days of prayer and fasting and encourages Christians to make this disciplined preparation a lifestyle, not just a calendar commitment. As we are called and consecrated under God into our desolate places, let us focus on the biblical principles outlined for the mighty Kingdom Mission!

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Without godly wisdom, even the grandest intentions performed in love can accidentally lead to destruction. The miraculously healed leper in the book of Mark had a passionate zeal for Jesus Christ, showed immense gratitude toward Him while in His presence, and then immediately acted disobediently upon leaving Jesus. The consequences of his actions affected the future ministry of Jesus, creating obstacles that could have been avoided had he just done what Jesus told him to do. Listen as Pastor John cautions us this week that it is possible to hurt others with our good intentions, if done so without godly counsel. He outlines several "ministries of destruction" that believers are to avoid in their spiritual walk. Christians are encouraged to seek God's wisdom in all matters related to the relationships in our families, churches, and communities.

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In the Gospel of Mark, scripture reveals Jesus waking very early in the morning to seek a desolate place to pray and spend time with His Heavenly Father. Though the crowds sought His teaching and His fellowship, Jesus Christ did not seek the earthly opportunity to grow His ministry or to focus on productivity and accomplishment. He did not allow human urgency or expectations to interfere with His time with His Father. Listen this week as Pastor John unpacks the scriptures that have transformative power in the lives of those who seek desolate places to enjoy communion with our Heavenly Creator. Saying "yes" to too many worldly tasks creates obstacles on our spiritual walk and prolongs our suffering under the weight of constant responsibility. Jesus models that true effectiveness in life and in ministry flows not from the normal rhythms of our overscheduled lives, but from quality alone time spent in prayer with God.

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Jesus speaks with absolute authority as He began teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum and astonishes those who hear Him for the first time. The Son of God steps forward in unmistakable command, boldly and directly proclaiming His divinity while immediately silencing the voices of the demons in His presence. He heals the sick with compassion and rebukes the unclean spirits with all spiritual power. Listen this week as Pastor John challenges believers to answer some difficult questions: How do you see Jesus? Have you forsaken all worldly goods, body, and soul to Him? Have you humbled yourself before the King? The harsh reality that the world hates to hear is that you are either ALL IN for Jesus or you are ALL OUT and bound for hell. With total abandonment to Jesus, we are reminded to take up our cross and follow Him.

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When Jesus was ready to assemble His core team of disciples, the world never expected that He would ordain a ragtag bunch of ordinary people with no social status or formal religious training. He didn't call the rich, the religious sect, or the kings and princes. He called those with a heart for Him and whose life was ALL IN for the gospel message. Listen this week as Pastor John calls us to align our hearts with the Savior of the world, no matter what age or level of human prestige. Evangelism has always been at the core of the great commission, and we are called to put our faith into action to change this world. The selection of those first 12 disciples - and every converted sinner since then - shows that the divine power of God is perfected through faithful obedience of His followers.

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