Lifting Us Up In Liberty | How The Bible Applies To Our Personal And Civic Lives

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore what might be the first prayer God always answers: the Sinner’s Prayer. Drawing from Luke 18:9–14 and 1 John 1:9, the message contrasts two men—one religious and self-righteous, the other humble and broken—and shows how only one left justified before God. Pastor Wallace breaks down the convicting role of the Holy Spirit as outlined in John 16:8, which in...

Episode Summary In this episode, we continue our look at the Ninth Commandment—"You shall not bear false witness"—through the lens of Ezekiel 30:31–39 and today’s cultural narratives. Pastor Wallace shares how God's people are called to be watchmen—those who boldly speak truth, even when the world embraces lies. One of the most pervasive lies today, he argues, is the concept of man-mad...

Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into the biblical responsibility placed on God’s people to act as watchmen—those who speak truth in a world increasingly driven by deception. Using Ezekiel 33:7–9 as the foundation, we explore how Christians are held accountable not just for knowing God's truth, but for declaring it. We examine the cultural consequences of suppressing God’s truth, espec...

Summary: In this powerful episode, Pastor Earl Wallace continues the series on the Ten Commandments with a deep dive into Commandment #9: “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” Framed with the theme “the route determines the fruit,” this teaching explores how truthfulness is essential not only for personal integrity but also for national blessing. Through scripture from Exodus to Revelation, and fro...

Episode Summary In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace wraps up his powerful teaching series on the Divine Decalogue for Dynamic Decency —a positive, practical take on the Ten Commandments designed to guide individuals and nations toward righteousness, justice, and liberty. Focusing on Commandments 8, 9, and 10 , Pastor Wallace emphasizes how these final three shape our...

Episode Summary In this compelling episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace unpacks the bold and prophetic role of John the Baptist as a model for how God applies faith to government . Titled “John the Baptist and God’s Bill of Rights,” this message explores how John’s ministry didn’t just call individuals to repentance—but confronted systems of power and laid the groundwork for w...

Episode Summary In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace wraps up his powerful teaching series on the Divine Decalogue for Dynamic Decency —a positive, practical take on the Ten Commandments designed to guide individuals and nations toward righteousness, justice, and liberty. Focusing on Commandments 8, 9, and 10 , Pastor Wallace emphasizes how these final three shape our...

Episode Summary In this powerful episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace continues his series on the Divine Decalogue for Dynamic Decency —a fresh and positive paraphrase of the Ten Commandments designed to help individuals and families thrive by living according to God's standards. Focusing on Commandments 5 through 7, Pastor Wallace explains how honoring these principles im...

Summary: In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , we introduce a fresh way to look at the Ten Commandments—not as a list of rules, but as life-giving guidance from God that brings peace, order, and blessing. Pastor Earl Wallace presents the concept of the Divine Decalogue for Dynamic Decency , where each commandment is rephrased in a positive light to show how obedience leads to strong indivi...

Episode Summary: In this bold episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace continues his teaching on John the Baptist, focusing on the prophet’s fearless call to repentance—not just for everyday people, but also for political rulers like Herod. He connects John’s ministry to the biblical principle of 2 Chronicles 7:14, reminding listeners that national healing and God’s blessing come...

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace tackles the often-misunderstood phrase “separation of church and state.” While many believe this idea comes from scripture, Pastor Wallace reveals that it’s not found anywhere in the Bible—and in fact, the Bible consistently shows God’s people engaging with political leaders. He takes listeners through exam...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace breaks down what it really means to pray in a way that gets God's attention—and His response. Using the acronym P.R.A.Y., he teaches a four-step approach that can reshape how believers interact with God and help foster the kind of relationship where God can move powerfully through His people. The four components...

If We Do Our Part, God Will Do His Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace walks us through one of the most well-known revival verses in Scripture—2 Chronicles 7:14. He reveals how this powerful passage is more than just a comforting quote—it’s a conditional promise from God, built on a clear “if-then” foundation. If God’s people humble themselves, pray...

Summary: In this compelling episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace explores what it means to live as citizens of Christ’s kingdom while residing in a world that often resists His reign. Drawing from Luke 19:11–27 and Matthew 25:14–30, Pastor Wallace examines two parables that highlight our responsibility as believers to be faithful stewards of the gifts and opportunities God has...

Summary: In this eye-opening episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace walks us through Luke 19:11–27 and the parable of the ten minas. As Jesus draws near to Jerusalem, He shares a story to clarify that His kingdom isn’t an earthly, political takeover—but a spiritual mission that His followers must steward faithfully while He is away. Jesus is the nobleman in the parable, going to...

Summary: In this powerful episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace dives into what real reformation looks like—and why it must begin with how and to whom we pray. Centered on 2 Chronicles 7:14, this episode explores the four actions God asks of His people: humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. But Pastor Wallace makes it clear that not all prayer...

Summary: In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace digs into Jesus' teaching from Matthew 7:16—"By their fruits you will recognize them"—and challenges us to honestly examine the outcomes of our lives. Fruits are facts. Observable outcomes. And as believers, we are called to be fruit inspectors, both of ourselves and others, using God's Word as the standard....

Summary: In this powerful episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace challenges us to take a hard look at how modern culture, especially through the media, is subtly shifting our view of what’s good, ideal, and right according to God’s standards. Drawing from Mark 12:30-31 and Proverbs 23:7, we explore how our self-identity shapes everything—how we see ourselves, how we read the Bib...

Summary: In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace breaks down why Jesus' warning about the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod is so urgent for us today. Mark 8 and Matthew 16 reveal that political correctness—whether in religion or government—is a kind of leaven that slowly corrupts and cools our passion for God’s truth. Leaven changes the structure of what it’s mixed i...

Summary In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace uncovers a sobering reality: Jesus warned us that both religious leaders and government authorities can distort truth through subtle doctrinal shifts. In Mark 8 and Matthew 16, Jesus cautions His disciples to beware of the "leaven" of the Pharisees and Herod—a warning that's more relevant now than ever. Leaven re...

Summary: In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , we explore the concept of "leaven" as Jesus described it in Mark 8 and Matthew 16—not just as something found in bread, but as a metaphor for bad teaching that slowly corrupts hearts and minds. Jesus warned his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod. This wasn’t about food. It was about the corrupting influence of...

Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace unpacks the powerful story of the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24–30. This Gentile mother—living in a culture often looked down upon by Israel—approached Jesus boldly, asking Him to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus’s initial reply may sound harsh to modern ears, but this story has more to say abo...

Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace unpacks the powerful story of the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24–30. This Gentile mother—living in a culture often looked down upon by Israel—approached Jesus boldly, asking Him to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus’s initial reply may sound harsh to modern ears, but this story has more to say abo...

Summary:  In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , Pastor Earl Wallace tackles a sobering truth: God’s people are perishing, not for lack of prayer or resources, but because of a lack of knowledge and understanding. Drawing from powerful scriptures like Hosea 4:6, Isaiah 5:13, and Colossians 2:8, this episode challenges Christian men—especially fathers—to recognize their spiritual responsibil...

Summary:  In this episode of Lifting US Up in Liberty , we take a hard look at how political correctness and modern tolerance are slowly dismantling biblical truth within the church and our culture. Drawing from Ephesians 4:14 and Jesus’ warnings in Mark 8, Matthew 16, and Luke 12, Pastor Earl Wallace challenges us to recognize “leaven” for what it really is: an infiltration of man’s doctrine into...