CarismaCast

How can Christians become better listeners of God's Word? What does James mean when he says we should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry? And why is listening to Scripture not enough if we fail to obey it? In this episode of CarismaCast , we continue our verse-by-verse study of the Book of James by exploring James 1:19–27 . James teaches that mature Christians are not...

Why does God allow trials? And does God ever tempt us to sin? In this episode of CarismaCast , we continue our verse-by-verse study of the Book of James by examining James 1:13–18 . James makes an important distinction between God's tests, which strengthen our faith, and temptations, which seek to lead us into sin and spiritual destruction. This Christian podcast explores the origin of temptat...

Why does the New Testament call him James when his Hebrew name was actually Jacob ? Who was James, the author of this letter, and what do we know about his life? Once a skeptic who doubted Jesus’ identity, James was transformed into a devoted servant of Christ, a pillar of the early church, and ultimately a martyr for the faith. Discover the remarkable journey that took him from unbelief to unwave...

Idolatry is far more than physically bowing down to a statue or image. Idolatry happens whenever we love anyone or anything more than God. It is replacing the place of primacy that belongs to God alone with a spouse, child, parent, career, pleasure, money, success, or anything else that captures our hearts. Human beings were created to worship, and if we do not worship God, we will inevitably give...

In this message from 1 John 4:13–5:5, we explore what true Christian love looks like according to the Word of God. The Apostle John teaches that God’s love is not merely an emotion or an idea, but a transforming reality revealed through Jesus Christ and demonstrated in the lives of believers. This sermon reflects on the connection between love, obedience, faith, and assurance of salvation. What do...

False prophets, spiritual deception, the spirit of antichrist, and the love of God — in 1 John 4:1–12, Apostle John calls believers to test the spirits, remain grounded in the truth about Jesus Christ, and remember that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. In this message, we explore discernment, spiritual warfare, truth, and Christian love according to Scripture.

In this episode of True Christianity , we study 1 John 3:11–24 and reflect on brotherly love, obedience, assurance, and the evidence of genuine faith. John contrasts the hatred of Cain with the sacrificial love of Christ and reminds believers that true Christianity is demonstrated not only in words, but in actions and truth.

In this episode, we continue our series True Christianity with a message from 1 John 2:28–3:10 . We reflect on what it means to remain in Christ, live as children of God, and show the fruit of genuine faith. This message also looks at salvation, eternal rewards, adoption into God’s family, and the Christian’s ongoing battle against sin.

In this expository message, we reflect on the last days, the meaning and workings of the antichrist, and the anointing and truth that all Christians who remain in Christ possess.

In this message, we reflect on the Apostle John’s teaching that love is active—loving means obeying God’s commands. To be in God is the same as walking in obedience; there is no separation between belief and practice. We are called to love, and when we love, we walk in the light; when we hate, we remain in darkness. We are also warned not to love the world—that is, the worldview that stands in opp...

In the debut message of the series True Christianity , we begin a verse-by-verse exposition of 1 John. In this message, we reflect on Jesus as the One who manifested in the flesh—a real historical person—the contrast between light and darkness, the reality that all have sinned, our calling to live a holy life, and the assurance that, when we sin, Jesus is our advocate.

In this message, based on Luke 24, we reflect on the reality that at first not even Jesus’ own friends, disciples, and followers believed that He had defeated death. Until that moment, there had been resuscitations, but no true resurrection—Jesus is the first, the firstfruits, to conquer death. Yet, as soon as they believed, their lives were radically transformed, and their ministries began to flo...

In this message, we reflect on Thursday night and Friday—when Jesus was falsely accused, unjustly condemned, and crucified. His suffering reminds us that God’s love is not absent in pain. Instead, true discipleship calls us to share in His sufferings and follow Him, even through the cross.

Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. Chosen by God, he built the temple—the place where God’s presence and glory dwelt. Yet, despite the wisdom God had given him, his many wives turned his heart after other gods. His life shows that even those greatly blessed by God must remain faithful and obedient to Him. Let us learn from Solomon’s example so that we may remain faithful to the Lord and fi...

“Not every struggle is God’s will — some are the result of our own disobedience and stubbornness. Like Jonah, when we go against God, we ‘go down.’ Join us as we learn from Jonah’s mistakes and discover how to avoid unnecessary hardships in our lives.”

Saul, the first king of Israel, began with great promise—chosen by God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and transformed by divine grace. Yet his story became a tragedy of wasted potential. In the end, Saul cared more about pleasing people than obeying God.

Gehazi had an extraordinary mentor and an even more remarkable future ahead of him as Elisha’s successor. Yet his greed and disobedience cost him everything. In this episode, we reflect on Gehazi’s tragic choices and learn how to avoid the same mistakes, so that we may walk in obedience and live according to God’s will.

In this message, we reflect on Samson’s life as a whole, carefully examining his choices, missed opportunities, and the consequences of his actions. By looking at both his strength and his weaknesses, we learn how disobedience and unwise decisions can lead to painful outcomes. At the same time, we are reminded that not every hardship we face is designed by God — yet He sovereignly allows and redee...

In this message, we explore how our relationship with money reveals where our true allegiance lies—whether with the kingdom of God or with the kingdoms of this world. Jesus teaches that our treasures expose our hearts, and that includes the way we earn, spend, save, and give. There is no sacred–secular divide in the Christian life. Our work, our possessions, our time, and our finances are not sepa...

In this episode, we reflect deeply on the meaning of holiness and how it relates to God’s glory. We explore how holiness was understood and approached in the Old Testament and how it is fulfilled and transformed in the New Testament. We also unpack the two dimensions of holiness—positional holiness and personal holiness—and consider what it truly means for us to live as a holy people today.

In this message, we reflect on how spiritual gifts are valid, available, and active today. We explore the variety of gifts that all share the same source, the Holy Spirit, and how each gift is given for the common good. We affirm that every believer has at least one gift, that every gift belongs to the body, that no gift is useless, and that we are called to eagerly desire the greater gifts.

From the very beginning, God’s mission has been to reach and redeem all nations and all peoples . He chose a family and formed a nation, not to exclude others, but to bless the world through them . In this message, we explore God’s call to be a people who live as a blessing, so that every nation, tribe, and language may encounter His grace, truth, and saving power.

Once trapped in drugs and alcoholism and burdened by an accident that led to prison, he found Christ behind bars. Today, he pastors a church and pours his life into helping others, especially those who feel forgotten and unseen.

In this message on the Great Commission, we examine Jesus’ meeting with the disciples after His resurrection, His declaration of having all authority in heaven and on earth, His commission to every believer to make disciples of all nations, and, finally, His promise to be with us always, to the end of the age.

In the first message of the Our Identity in Christ series, we reflect on 1 Peter 2:9 , a passage that echoes and expands the Old Testament priesthood. We explore how Jesus fulfills, transforms, and even brings to an end certain priestly roles—and what it means for us today to live as God’s royal priesthood