Bought Back Ministries

In this episode, another group tries to entrap Jesus. This time, the Sadducees came to Jesus with a riddle that they though would expose Him as a false teacher. Jesus, however, masterfully refuted their presupposition that there is no resurrection. Listen in as we learn how Jesus unraveled the Sadducees ridiculous riddle.

The case against same-sex marriage continues as we look at a case example from Scripture that shows the destruction waiting for the nation that will accept and endorse homosexuality. The many excuses and demands for tolerance are dealt with as I make the final case and offer my closing arguments on this issue. Christians, we must take a stand even if it makes us unpopular and even hated. Pastors,...

A very strong and compelling case can be made against same-sex marriage. In fact, the case against it is much stronger than the case for it. Please join me in the first part of my case as I look at the Biblical, political, and social arguments that show that same-sex marriage is a bad policy and negatively affects any society that accepts and encourages its practice.

Celebrating sins such as pride and homosexuality have a devastating impact on society. People often look at homosexuals with pity and encourage them to "just do you." Scripture is clear, however, that homosexuality is an egregious sin against a holy and righteous God. God does not and will not bless a same-sex union. As the world dances and celebrates its pride in debauchery, my heart gr...

It is the month of June, which means that "Pride Month" is here. The problem is that pride is a sin that is roundly condemned by God. The Lord hates human pride because we have nothing to boast about outside of Him. It is a sad state of affairs when the world celebrates its pride in sin, debauchery, and rebellion against God. We need to repent of sin, not rejoice in it. Join me as I take...

Have you ever considered who you belong to? Scripture teaches that since we are created in the image of God that we belong to God. The Pharisees and Herodians tried to entangle Jesus in an unholy word trap, but Jesus turned the tables on them and proved that we belong to the Lord and we should give what belongs to Him. What belongs to Him? You and me.

We continue the lesson from the previous episode as Jesus tells a parable that exposes the greed of man and the rebellion in the hearts of many who try desperately to take God's authority over their lives awa y from him. A power play against the Lord is an exercise in futility, and Jesus gives a wide-open look at the condition of man's wicked heart.

The struggle for power and authority is as old as humanity itself. We like to be in control of not only ourselves, but in some instances we even want to be in control of God. This struggle took place when Jesus was alive on earth as religious officials were angry that He drove out the money changers from the temple. In this episode, we will take a look at the religious establishment's attempt...

In this week's episode, Jesus curses a fig tree because it did not have any figs. The fig tree represented the nation of Israel, who was spiritually barren when Jesus came to her. Condemning the wicked men who used the temple as a hideout for their sinful practices, Jesus cleared the "robbers" from the temple and stopped their wicked agendas. Israel had great anticipation for her Mes...

It is a great thing to know that Jesus Christ defeated our worst enemy, which is sin. He rode into Jerusalem on an unbroken colt of a donkey, indicating peace. As the people celebrated Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, their expectations of Him were skewed. They wanted a messiah who would overthrow their Roman occupiers and establish the kingdom of God on earth. Jesus, however, came to do battle wi...

Have you ever felt like people do not want you to outwardly praise and worship the Lord? Even in church, many times "religious folks" do not want any type of outward expressions of praise and worship. They even get upset if someone comes forward at the end of the service for salvation or healing. If anyone has ever tried to silence you, then please take encouragement from a man by the na...

Rivalries can be quite explosive. Two teams (or two fanbases) that oppose each other often or that live in close proximity to each other often become rivals because of their familiarity with each other. They want to beat each other badly. This can be fun and good natured, but it can also be destructive. A rivalry may be fine on a football or baseball field, but it has no place in the church. All C...

Wealth is something that just about everyone would love to have. This may surprise you, but the Lord has no problem with us becoming wealthy. The issue is when our pursuit of wealth causes us to walk away from Jesus. In this episode, we learn from Jesus some important lessons on wealth and the pursuit of wealth from His encounter with the rich young ruler, who walked away from Jesus and eternal li...

The most important event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection of Jesus there would be no salvation of souls. No forgiveness of sins. No redemption for fallen humanity. The truth of the resurrection has sustained many attacks over the years with many objections from non-believers, skeptics, and academic elites that do not hold up under scrutiny. Join me tod...

Have you ever been so close to something you wanted, but still felt that it was beyond your reach? Sadly, that is exactly where many people find themselves in relation to the Lord. They are close to the truth, but when they find out what serving Chrost really means, they walk away sad. Sad because they do not want to make the sacrifices in their lives necessary to be a follower of Jesus. If we wil...

Disclaimer: The subject matter of this episode contains material that is of a sensitive nature. In this episode, I deal with the issue of infant salvation. Do babies who die go to heaven? That is the question I deal with in this episode. If you have been affected by the death of a child, then please know that your baby is in heaven. I explain this position from a biblical perspective that I pray b...

One of Satan's biggest targets is the family. Satan tries to attack families every day through divorce as he seeks to leave a trail littered with broken marriages and destroyed families. When asked what He thought about divorce, Jesus made it known that God's standard for marriage is between one man and one woman for life. Anything outside this boundary is forbidden and is therefore sin, including...

The doctrine of hell is one of the most controversial and rejected teachings of the Bible. The warnings against going to hell are many, and Jesus calls us to get rid of the things that cause us to sin. Instead, of rejecting the doctrine of hell, it is important to understand it so we can effectively lead people away from sin and to Christ. Join us in this episode as we take a look at one of the cl...

The role of a servant is not very prestigious in the world we live in. We are a highly competitive people who wants to be the king of the mountain. God, however, has a different perspective than we do. He wants us to serve one another, not beat each other. If we truly want to please the Lord, we will follow the example of Christ and take on the role of a servant. Let us all seek ways to find peopl...

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful when we have them. The view is wonderful and the air is crisp and fresh. However, the majority of our lives is spent in the valley, where the conditions are hot and dry. In this episode, we meet a man in the valley who had a desperate situation that he was able to resolve. Despite confessing his unbelief in that moment, Jesus helped him and healed his son. Joi...

Followers of Christ often have questions about the Bible. Many topics are confusing and difficult to understand. Jesus' own disciples were no exception to a lack of understanding about important biblical matters. In this episode, we are going to take a look at an issue that confused Jesus' disciples as well as modern believers today. Join me as we take a look at the connection between John...

In one of the most amazing events in the Bible, Jesus met with Moses and Elijah on a mountain to discuss His upcoming death and resurrection. Peter, James, and John were eyewitnesses of this event, and they were nearly knocked over after seeing the curtain pulled back that veiled His divine glory. This is the same Jesus who died for our sins and rose from the dead. Remember that Jesus has been to...

Commitment to Christ is essential for salvation and growth in the Lord Jesus. While no one is morally perfect, we can be forgiven of our sins if we will come to Christ in faith and repentance. Jesus is looking for people who will turn from the popular opinions of this world that reject and oppose Him. They do the "Hokey Pokey" and get themselves all dizzy and confused because they go fro...

Our spiritual vision is something that the Lord is very concerned with. The Holy Spirit is committed to teaching and guiding us so we can learn of Christ and follow Him. This week's episode takes a look at a man who was blind but healed. His healing did not come instantly, however, as Jesus showed that our understanding does not come in an instant. In order to follow Christ and serve Him, we m...

Many people today want to see a sign from God that the claims of the Bible are true. This is not pleasing to the Lord, however, because He has already given us all the evidence and information that we need to believe that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. Scripture has been backed up by mounds of evidence that show who Christ is. Seeking God is certainly a good thing, but demanding signs from Him...