God Talk

Today Pastor Greg talks to us about the importance of obedience when it comes to our relationship with God. If we’re honest with ourselves, quite frankly we tend to bristle with antagonism when we are asked to submit the way we want to live and what we want to do, to the way God wants us to live. It is only when we begin to embrace the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit working within us as belie...

Thank you for joining me for this episode of God Talk. In this episode, I continue the discussion about everything that went down at Gateway Church. I share my reflections on my experiences with them over the years, starting around the same time as Light of the World. Despite their growth into a megachurch, my observations have led me to view much of what they do as 'smoke and mirrors'. Throughout...

This message focuses on a Christian’s call to good stewardship. At a casual glance, it appears it is about how we manage our money, and while money is certainly involved, as we delve into it further, it becomes apparent there is a whole lot more Jesus wants to teach us than that. He asks the question, “if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches...

Thank you for joining me for this episode of God Talk. In this episode, we delve into the recent controversies surrounding prominent megachurch pastors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We discuss the resignations of Tony Evans and the founding pastor of Gateway Church, shedding light on the circumstances and implications of their actions. We explore how these events highlight the continuous attack o...

Much like last week, the title of today’s message is taken from a question Jesus asked of his disciples, “Oh faithless and perverse generation, how long must I endure you?” Jesus is questioning His disciples, the very men He spent time with daily, teaching them what faith is, and how to grow and mature in it. However, it is evident that they struggled to learn the lessons because when presented wi...

Welcome to this episode of God Talk, where we delve into a universal experience that touches every aspect of our lives: change. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Spencer Johnson's book, Who Moved My Cheese? , we explore how both humans and animals often resist change and the lessons we can learn from this behavior. Using engaging anecdotes, including encounters with rats and their dietary preferences,...

The title of this message is found in Matthew 16:26, where Jesus actually uses the term “forfeit” his soul. Does He mean sell your soul to the devil? Well, not exactly, but when our lives become all about chasing the things of this world, essentially, we are doing just that. It’s a serious topic because it is so culturally accepted to pursue wealth with an all-consuming ferocity that ends up contr...

In this episode of "God Talk," we delve into controversial topics surrounding grooming, child abuse, and the NFL's involvement in cultural issues. Host tackles the societal impact of Pride Month, examining how it influences children and the broader implications for mental health and suicide rates among LGBTQ+ individuals. The episode also critiques the role of major NFL teams in promoting Pride Mo...

Last week, we looked at the question Jesus asked His disciples, frustrated by their lack of understanding. This week, we turn our attention to another question Jesus asked them, which is also the most important question they, and we, will ever answer, “Who do YOU say I am?” It’s incredibly important because if Jesus is who He says He is, we are forced to reckon with what He demands of us. People w...

Welcome to this episode of "God Talk," where we delve into how Christians should approach Pride Month. Should we stay silent or actively engage in the conversation? Join us as we explore potential ways to address Pride Month while staying true to our faith. In this episode,  we will examine recent events like the vandalism of a Pride mural in St. Petersburg and the backlash faced by Kansas City Ch...

In this episode of God Talk, we delve into the unexpected ways God might get our attention. Host Greg shares a personal story about dealing with an embarrassing and persistent muscle spasm, his visit to the neurologist, and an unexpected soccer game incident that seemed to alleviate his condition. Could it have been a divine intervention? Greg reflects on how God sometimes uses surprising, even pa...

Why did the duck cross the road? To get to the other side of course. But how we treat a duck crossing the road ought to convict us as to how we treat people who are in harms way because they don’t know Jesus.

Today, we delve into a powerful question Jesus asked two blind men, exploring themes of faith and divine possibility. This sermon highlights the significant moments of belief and healing, drawing parallels between Jesus's miracles and His teachings on faith’s transformative power. We'll also share contemporary stories, because we’re not done witnessing the impossible become possible. This session...

In this episode of God talk I will introduce you to our new staff members as well as tell you why it is significant that in the Old Testament an axe head floated.

Sometimes God will stretch us with decisions that require a leap of faith. It can be scary to take that leap of faith, but we will never experience the joy of walking on water unless we’re first willing to step out of the boat in faith and follow Jesus.

This week at Light of the World Church, we delve into one of the most misunderstood passages of the Bible—Matthew 7:1-5. Join us as we explore the profound question Jesus poses about judgment, "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and ignore the plank in your own eye?" 👁️ Understand the true meaning behind Jesus' words and how they apply to our lives today. We will challen...

Some people say, God works in mysterious ways…others talk about God winks, and yet others are just out and out miracles you decide which one this falls into, but either way you’ll be encouraged by the story

We're opening a new 12-week sermon series today, taking a look at questions Jesus asked in the course of teaching those who followed Him. We begin with the topic of worry, a habit we all have, and on deeper probing, realize it is far more pervasive in our lives than we would like to admit. Whether you’ve only said it to yourself or admitted it to someone else, you’ve inevitably said something like...

If you have tinnitus or know someone who does you hear things that just aren’t real and that is exactly how Satan works on all of us. How is he causing you to hear things that aren’t real in your life?

As we conclude this series, the final chapter covers the promise of His return that Christ made after the cross, as He ascended back into heaven. The bible began “the story” with the account of creation, how man sinned, the consequences of his sin, then continued with God sending His only Son, Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who gave His life by dying on a cross to redeem those who would place their fa...

The saga of O.J. Simpson is finally over for us but with his last breath, he now stands before the Almighty and will receive a final last trial. Are you prepared for your final last trial?

At the outset, and throughout this sermon series it should have become clear that God wants man to know who He is, and how he can have a relationship with Him. The Bible, God’s perfect Word, offers everyone the free gift of salvation and eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ, His Son. Once we become believers, we are all sent to share the good news with others. Today we look more closely at...

Have you ever seen a demon? Do you want to see a demon? If you do all you have to do is open your eyes they are all around us. Join us for this episode of God Talk as we explore what a demon looks like and how to guard against them.

As the series has unfolded, it should now become apparent that the story of scripture is not just history, it is also His Story, the story of Jesus Christ the Messiah, who came to redeem sinful mankind. He perfectly fulfilled the law given to Moses and His chosen people and became the once-and-for-all sacrifice that replaced the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. Believing in Jesus’ death an...

We all want to know when God is talking to us. Does He really talk to us and if He does how do we know when He is?