The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

Charles Spurgeon, the man called the Prince of Preachers, knew how important it was for his congregation to be praying for him. Check out the video version of this episode.  Order a copy of Amen Indeed today for your favorite pastor. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Our King wants our lives to be valuable currency for His kingdom.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

The Book of Proverbs anticipates the role of the Holy Spirit who will bless us with "skillful and godly Wisdom" and help us "get understanding...from God's Word and life's experiences."  Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the verses in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49621450 Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowe...

One of the most difficult—but rewarding—decisions a leader will ever make is to honestly confront themselves on their part in a relationship or organizational problem. Check out the video version of this conversation.  Check out the full conversation Greg and I had on the Craig and Greg Show episode called Growth from the Hard Road . And you may also want to check out a whole series of messages I...

As the writer of Hebrews instructs saints on how they should interact with their leaders. But what if we flip the script to see how leaders should live in a way that allows others to follow them.  This is part 88 in my series on godly leadership. You can check out all of my posts in this series by clicking here . And you may also want to check out my books for church leaders— Shepherd Leadership a...

Jesus was sustained in doing His Father's work by the joy that He knew would be realized in the completed work. This joy in the Holy Spirit is the same thing that keeps Christians delighted in their duties today. Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the Bible verses in this sermon.  Check out all of the messages in this series about the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives by...

If you are reading the Gospels with the words of Jesus printed in red, there is one place where the red ink virtually disappears: When Jesus is on trial before Pilate, Herod, and the Sanhedrin. There's an important lesson here for us.   Check out the video version of this clip.  This clip was from a sermon entitled The Essential Confession . The Scripture I reference in this clip is Matthew 16:24-...

A true-life story that reads like a fictional crime story. Check out my book review of "Night of the Assassins." Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Temptation isn't sin, but it's an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit to help us overcome temptation's pull, just as He helped Jesus when He was tempted.  Check out the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the other messages in our series We Are: Pentecostal by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes...

When some sort of chemical or toxin is spilled in the environment it doesn't just stay put, it spreads, corrupting everything around it. The same principle is true in our organizations—toxic behaviors that are allowed to fester will spread until they consume your entire team. So put on your hazmat suit and join Greg and me as we address common toxic behaviors and offer strategies on how to root th...

There is a once-in-the-Bible word used in the New Testament, but it's a longing that is seen all throughout the Scripture—a desire for a place of eternal rest in God's presence. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to ex...

The Holy Spirit wants to develop the mind of Christ within us. With this mind, our lives will be transformed and we will be empowered to be His witnesses. Check out the video version of this sermon.  Here are all of the verses in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49612621   Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please pr...

It's amazing to think that the way I pray could result in Jesus saying, "Amen" at the end of my prayer! Check out the video version of this clip.  I wrote a book of prayers to help pastors pray for themselves and their ministries. Check out Amen Indeed and order a copy today. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to ex...

Your daily race, run in the perfection of Jesus, matters! Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Have Christians today accepted a life that is sub-normal to what Jesus promised and what we read about the first Christians? If so, how do we address this?  Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the...

Accountability is a word you might have some negative connotations attached to. Many people have only heard the word in the context of taking ownership for a mistake or a "shape up or else" talk with the boss. In today's episode Greg and I offer a different perspective, discussing how a healthy accountability culture can strengthen and grow your organization. Check out the video version of this le...

There is a massive difference between serving words and smooth words. This will be made abundantly and eternally clear when Jesus returns and judges our words. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials....

Godly mothers and grandmothers, know that your life has power today and it has influence that will continue to be felt long after you are gone!  Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the Scriptures I use in this message → http://bible.com/events/49606740 Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayer...

Nearly every church has a pulpit where the pastor stands to deliver the weekly sermon. And almost every evangelical church gathering has the same order of service. Where did these things originate? Check out the video version of this podcast.  I talk more about biblical and non-biblical issues in this video , and in my blog post and video called " Use the right term ." The full sermon from which t...

When culture gets a hold of it, morality always decays. But this example from Jesus shows us the cure.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Christians have precious, invaluable, life-changing treasures to share, but some aren't ready for it yet. We must be discerning with what we share and with whom we share it.  Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the Scriptures I use in this message.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerful...

Gut instinct, a feelings, a sixth sense—we have a lot of different phrases for intuition. Whatever you want to call it, we all have those moments where we just know what the right decision is. Join Greg and I as we discuss why it's important to develop this skill, and how to find the right time to turn your intuition into execution.  Check out the video version of this conversation.  Check out my...

God created me to be me. I am the most alive when I am allowing God to work thought my plans, thoughts, and actions.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

How a person dies and how their body is disposed of makes no difference to where that person will spend eternity.  Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the Scriptures I use in this message → http://bible.com/events/49599760   Check out more of the questions we have covered in our Is That In The Bible? series by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supportin...

I want to give you a life-changing Bible study tip in just one word.  Check out the video version of this podcast.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎