Promoting ourselves or Jesus?

Listen to almost any Christian television or radio broadcast and you will see or hear a lot of emphasis on the person; claims such as “So-and-so’s dynamic preaching….Brother So-and-so led the church to the greatest period of growth in history” are common. But are we supposed to promote ourselves in such a manner, especially when the Apostle Paul said he counted all of his accomplishments and abilities as “loss”.  On this program Mike examines that we are not called to puff ourselves, but we are called to die to ourselves. 

Repentance and Salvation

What is true Biblical repentance and is repentance necessary for salvation? Mike examines how Scripture defines godly sorrow and repentance. Also, are Christians still accountable to the Law and what is the meaning of antinomianism? 

Suggested resources: The Threefold Use of the Law-Dr. R.C. Sproul

Theology 101-Worldviews,Existentialism

Whether many know it or will acknowledge it, the predominant worldview is that of existentialism, or the belief that it’s man’s feelings that determine reality. On this installment of Theology 101, Mike and pastor Scott Reiber explore the definition of existentialism, it’s causes, it’s expressions, how it contradicts the Christian faith and how believers should address those with this worldview. 

Do you cherish the Lord Jesus?

We should love, prize and cherish the Lord Jesus, not because of what He can do for us, but rather because of who He is and that we desire to be obedient to Him. Mike shares a wonderful clip by John Piper on this. Also, a follow-up on the recent purpose driven program, sharing a clip from a message by Paul Washer.

Resisting the Purpose Driven

Not all of what is involved with the Purpose Driven Life movement is warm and fuzzy. On this program, Mike shares yet another tragic story of someone who dared to question the purpose driven lie. Today, the testimony of two men in Virginia who resisted the 40 Days of Purpose in their church and the shocking, but sadly, not surprising results of their unwillingness to compromise and follow the PDL.

Did They Say That?

Mike shares audio clips and quotes from the outrageous to the edifying, including statements by Paula White and Larry Huch on what they claim is the 7 places Christ bled and how Jesus was not, is not, the only begotten Son of God; 2 false prophets with their tricks of gold glitter; how to prosper by eating your “miracle manna; and finally words of truth from James White and Jim Renihan on what we can learn from Church history. Thanks to A Little Leaven.com and Old Truth.com.

The Resurrection

“The Passion of the Christ” movie was based on powerful scripture passages from the Bible. On this special Good Friday broadcast, hear actor and narrator Max McLean’s recount of these scriptures that describe the most important week in human history, in the inspiring way only Max McLean can.

Theology 101-Worldview-Secularism

Dr. R.C. Sproul states, ” Our task is not to escape the secular, but secularism.” On this week’s installment of Theology 101, Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber continue their study on Worldviews, examining the mindset or philosophy of secularism, that nothing exists but the “here and now”, ignoring the eternal. 

Saved or Self Deceived?

How can so many who claim to be Christians, not have a proper, scriptural understanding of salvation? As Dr. John MacArthur states in the teaching series Salvation Survey: Saved or Self Deceived?, “I am convinced that in the name of Christianity there are many places that call themselves churches and they’re not churches. And they have men leading them who call themselves pastors and they’re not pastors.” On this program, Mike asks the question are many saved or deceived? 

Racism and The Church

Racism is totally contrary to the Gospel and on this program, Mike examines the outrageous, racist and heretical statements made by Pastor Jeremiah Wright. Mike also examines the true meaning behind such concepts as the “social gospel”, and attempts to define Afrocentrism and Black Liberation Theology and stresses that true believers will be Christocentric, regardless of their race. Also should a believer question comments or doctrines stated by ones pastor, and how?

Christian Radio in Ireland

On this St. Patrick’s Day, Mike visits with Roger Basick with LifeFM Radio in Cork City Ireland. LifeFM is the first full-time licensed Christian radio station in the Republic of Ireland and went on the air March 16, 2008. Mike and Roger talk about the concept of the station and the challenges and joys experienced by evangelical ministry in Ireland.

A Conversation with Steve Camp

Mike visits with singer, songwriter, and teacher Steve Camp, as they discuss concerns many have involving pastors and pulpit ministry, and the trends of “contextualization” and being “culturally relevant” They also begin a discussion on Steve’s recent article’s and comments regarding the ministry of Mark Driscoll. Due to time restraints, we were unable to share all of the interview on the air, so we are offering the remainder of the interview here as a bonus cut! 

Theology 101-Soli Deo Gloria

In this special repeat broadcast, Mike and his pastor Scott Reiber study the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, focusing on Soli Deo Gloria, “to God alone be the glory”. As the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, “What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.”

The SBC and Green

Mike comments on the responsibility of Christians to be wise stewards of the enviroment, but what should be our approach and attitude be regarding such issues as climate change and global warming? Should we spend valuable time and resoruces on this or is it just an effort to be trendy? Today Mike offers further comment on the recent declaration by leading Southern Baptists regarding the enviroment.

Yoga, maybe…Christian Yoga…NO!

Is it possible for there to be such a thing as Christian yoga? Are not the two contradictory? On this program, since Yoga is clearly based in Hinduism, Mike examines the question, can a Christian particpate in yoga and be consistent with Scripture? He cites an article by Brian Flynn entitlted Christian Yoga-Oxymoron, as well as the CNN debate between John MacArthur and Doug Pagitt.