Thoroughly depressed, it’s time to make a turnaround. Paul puts together the greatest 2 word phrase in the Bible when he begins verse 4 of chapter 2 with that wonderful phrase, “but God.” Because of His great love and unending mercy He has rescued us. His reckless love comes after us to save us.

Mission Central Podcast #025

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • “But God” makes all the difference.
  • God is rich in mercy and great love.
  • The cross is an expression of the riches of God’s grace.
  • God made us alive, raised us, seated us in the heavens, saved us by His grace, and reconciled us.

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Yes, spiritual death is real and it is overwhelming. The bad news from Ephesians 2 continues. Without Christ we are dominated by Satan and on our own we run toward sin. Spiritual death is universal and we are doomed. Depressed yet? Just wait. It’s going to get worse before it gets better.

Mission Central Podcast #024

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • Satan dominates the spiritually dead.
  • Our own sinful nature is a result of the Fall and is our attempt to bypass God. We can’t blame everything on the devil.
  • Spiritual death is universal.
  • As an unredeemed sinner you do as you please. No one is dragged kicking and screaming into sin. These are your inclinations.

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Ancestry.com and other companies have capitalized on the booming business of discovering your roots. I don’t know where you come from but I do know this, we all have a common heritage. We are all sinners. The church is full of sinners. In Ephesians 2 Paul gives a brutally honest assessment of all people without Christ.

Mission Central Podcast #023

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • Spiritual Death is Real. We are separated from God by our sin.
  • We are dead “in” our transgressions and sins, not because of them. We sin because we are sinners.
  • Spiritual Death Overwhelms us.
  • Society and the best of man pull us away from God.
  • Culture is all around us and is so pervasive that we cannot know how much our worldview is affected by it.

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This is the final episode in our series called “Journey to the Cross.” Resurrection Day! Each of the gospels tell the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ with a unique goal in mind. Matthew’s point is brief, the resurrection is a story that must be told. It’s not just a personal story, it’s a world changing, life changing story that pushes us to the ends of the earth.

Mission Central Podcast #022

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • Because of the Resurrection, we have a story to tell!
  • Go, without limit and without end.
  • Make disciples – followers of Jesus.

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Today we continue our series called “Journey to the Cross.” Easter Sunday! Christ followers know the story but an increasing percentage of the world doesn’t know the truth about the greatest day in world history. And they have no idea what these facts mean. As believers we must know this story well and we must be convinced of the meaning of the resurrection.

Mission Central Podcast #021

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • Resurrection refers to a bodily resurrection, not merely a spiritual resurrection.
  • The resurrection of Christ is the greatest miracle of all time and the most verified.
  • Resurrection means that God can deliver in any circumstance. There is always hope.
  • Resurrection validates all of Scripture. It validates all of Jesus’ teaching. It validates all of Jesus’ actions. It validates the cross.

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Today we continue our series called “Journey to the Cross.” After Jesus died his body was taken by friends and family to be buried in the borrowed tomb of Joseph. Some of those who helped had been quiet, almost silent disciples. His death finally brought them out of the shadows to do something for their Lord.

Mission Central Podcast #020

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • Silent disciples came forward. What will it take for you to come forward?
  • The precautions against fraud actually serve to prove the resurrection.

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Today we continue our series called “Journey to the Cross.” There was an earthquake when Jesus died and Matthew records that the tombs were opened. The dead were resurrected! Resurrection is REAL! This isn’t difficult. You don’t have to be a theologian to put your trust in the resurrected Christ.

Mission Central Podcast #019

Here are the key points from this episode:

  • Resurrection is REAL!!
  • You don’t have to be a theologian to come by faith to Christ.

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