CCRS Podcast

What idols do you have? What are the things that give you your identity, purpose, and satisfaction apart from God? Is it a job, relationship, or goal? Today, Pastor Phil teaches that the only remedy for idolatry is knowing the glory and goodness of God. Once you see God for who He truly is, you will desire Him above everything else.  

Imagine carving a statue and worshipping it as a god. How can something that you made with your hands be a powerful god? Yet that’s what we do. We may not worship statues, but we worship idols we’ve created: careers, money, and possessions. Today, Pastor Phil teaches you to worship the Creator, not His creations.  

In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches you the deceptive truth about sin. Sin entices you with promises of pleasure and fulfillment, but it leaves you scarred and empty. This is the destructive cycle of sin that Jesus came to free you from. Only Jesus can give you true satisfaction, joy, and fulfillment.  

How often do you take time to rest to be with the Lord? Our culture focuses on filling up every waking moment with tasks and distractions. Today, Pastor Phil emphasizes the importance of regularly taking time to get away from the busyness of life to spend time with Jesus. Take some time to be with Him today!

Are you downcast? Does the state of the world have your spirit in pain? People have proposed all sorts of remedies over the years, none of which seem to heal for any length of time. Today, Pastor Phil teaches that there’s only one true remedy. There’s only one person who can heal your soul, and His name is Jesus.

Have you ever made an assumption about Scripture, or tried to use it to justify one of your actions? Today, Pastor Phil teaches that if you have, you’re not alone. That’s exactly what Israel was convicted of in today’s passage. Instead, read the Word, and let God reveal to you exactly what Scripture truly means.

Have you ever felt like evil people are escaping punishment for their sins? Today, Pastor Phil reminds us of how God destroyed the Jewish temple in 586 BC. Even though they thought they were getting away with their sins, the people faced judgment because of their disobedience and failure to follow the Lord.

Have you ever experienced God’s complete forgiveness, yet the consequences of your choices continue to affect your life? God's word offers forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. In his message today, Pastor Phil reminds us that God’s forgiveness does not erase the consequences of our wrong choices in life.

Our modern society has turned away from the truth and neglected to follow God. As a result, there is widespread moral decay and a loss of logic and common sense. The decline in morality is destroying our nation. In today's message, Pastor Phil reminds us of Jeremiah's counsel to return to obeying God.

Everyone wonders about the future and what’s going to happen next in the world and in our lives. Many days, it seems like the whole world is spinning out of control. In his message today, Pastor Phil uses the story in Jeremiah 6 to assure us that God knows and controls the future and is always on His throne.

Jeremiah was used by God because He was willing to go where He called when He called. He was obedient to God and His laws, and as Pastor Phil's going to point out to you today, those are the same traits that God looks for today. If you want to see God move in and through your life, live a life sacrificed to serving Him.

There's no limit to the amazing things you can see happen through one person to reach the world for Christ. As Pastor Phil's going to show you in the message today, God's not looking for perfect. He's not looking for qualified. He's looking for humility, obedience, and willingness. If God calls you, would you go?

The heart needs God. He should be where your hope is for eternity, through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and where your joy and strength should be now. Pastor Phil's going to encourage you today to make sure you keep Jesus your heart's priority: always attentive to His voice and willing to go wherever He calls you.

The world can throw anything at the Christian that's firmly rooted in Christ and in The Bible, and it won't be able to shake them. As you'll get to see in today's message with Pastor Phil, the safest place for your heart to be focused is only on Jesus and doing what He would do. In Him is a joy that the world can't take away.

No matter what you are able to hide from people, everything that you've ever done will be brought before God. He knows all the intentions of your heart and knows everything you've ever done. Today, Pastor Phil's going to remind you to keep your heart focused on God and ready for that day when you stand before Him.

One small sin can lead to many down the road, even if seems harmless at first. Today, Pastor Phil's going to encourage you to stay firmly rooted in God's Word and in serving Him, so you won't be so susceptible to temptations when they come. It's important to stay close to God and spend time with Him every day.

No situation is too difficult to get through with God's help. His strength is made more glorious in your weakness, and He'll move in you in great ways if you remain humble and focused on serving Him. As Pastor Phil's going to show you today, God wants you to lean on Him when you need the strength to face what's ahead.

God can use anyone where they're at to accomplish His will. He just wants your heart to be ready. That's how it was with Jeremiah. As Pastor Phil's going to show you today, we're all designed to glorify our Creator, and He's only waiting for you to give up the sin and commit to serving Him. You'll see Him move in you.

Do you know what the gift of grace is? See, everyone is born into a life of sin, and this sin is what separates you from eternal life from God. But God loves you so much, that He sent His only Son, to die for your sin. That’s why Pastor Phil tells you today, about your two options: reject God’s gift, or accept it.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in doubt? Maybe you’re going through a season of hardships that closes off your mind. This kind of mindset can be dangerous. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Phil explains the power of your attitude toward God’s Word. When you allow God to change your mind, He’ll change your life.

Have you ever wondered what will happen during the millennial kingdom…the thousand-year reign of Jesus here on earth? As we just heard a moment ago from Pastor Phil, there will be NO loss in pregnancy and childbirth. Maybe you’re listening and you’ve experienced miscarriage … in the millennial kingdom, this will not happen.

The millennial kingdom is something that has been talked about in the church a lot. It’s a topic that can be confusing. Today Pastor Phil will bring some clarity to this murky subject. You’ll learn that, as a follower of Jesus, there will be NO DEATH. We will join Jesus in ruling and reigning here on earth. YOU will have a specific job in this millennial kingdom.

Today Pastor Phil shares with us how important it is to allow the Word of God to be our STANDARD for all that we do. There are a lot of practices in the church that may not match up with the Word of God. Stop and ask yourself… “Am I lead by my emotions or am I lead by the Word of God?” Today you’ll learn that the Word of God MUST BE central!

You may be surprised to learn that a life pursuing Jesus doesn’t guarantee a life of comfort. Often, it is quite the opposite. You may be pushed into uncomfortable situations on a daily basis. Today, Pastor Phil explains that although life may be distressing, it will lead to the greatest reward and the least amount of regret. 

Many people may feel that being a follower of Christ allows them to judge the lives and choices of others. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explains Jesus is the only One who has been entrusted by God to carry out the judgment of sin. Christians have not been entrusted by God to judge, only to follow Christ.