Light on Life Podcast

At the close of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur said: "We have had our last chance. If we do not now devise some greater and more equitable system, Armageddon will be at our door. The problem basically is theological and involves a spiritual recrudescence and improvement of human character.… It must be of the spirit if we are to save the flesh." In this week's podcast, we take a look at wh...

There's no better verse on the subject of priorities than Matthew 6:33, Seek first the kingdom of God. Here are some quotes which echo the thought that priorities will help us to live spiritually successful lives. Lewis Sperry Chafer, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, "He reminds me of a bulldog chasing a train: what's h...

The Book of Revelation details a series of judgments: three sets of seven judgments to be exact. In this podcast, we continue to look at how these judgments form the backdrop of Jesus metaphor 'wherever the corpses are that's where the vultures will gather.' 

What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the Second Coming of Christ would occur. No one, not even Jesus knows the exact time of Christ's coming (Matthew 24:36). What we do know is this: Christ's coming will be unexpected and dramatic. "But the day...

National Geographic did a survey about the End of the World back in 2012. With tsunamis, earthquakes, and financial concerns dominating headline news, National Geographic asked what Americans' thought about a potential "Doomsday scenario. More than 62 percent of Americans thought the world would experience a major catastrophe in the next 20 years. And nearly three out of every four people (71%) en...

The Danish philosopher, Kierkegaard, tells a parable of a theater where a variety show is proceeding. Each show is more fantastic than the last and is applauded by the audience. Suddenly the manager comes forward. He apologizes for the interruption, but the theater is on fire, and he begs his patrons to leave in an orderly fashion. The audience thinks this is the most amusing turn of the evening,...

How many sermons have you heard out of Matthew twenty-four and twenty-five? How many five wise and five foolish virgins 'oil missing' sermons have you listened to where none of the symbols were explained exactly alike? It got so bad for me I would just almost automatically turn my hearing off and not listen to any of it. So, in the coming weeks, by the help of the Holy Spirit, we are going to delv...

A man was getting ready to lie in court. This man's spirit was trying to speak to him. His conscience was trying to get him not to do it. During the proceedings, the man fled the courtroom. Your conscience will do the same. It will try to lead you out of wrongdoing. Learning to listen to it is a part of growing up in God. Four Things that Will Prick Your Conscience, that's this week's Light on Lif...

This is what the Spirit of God spoke up in my heart after a season of prayer and study. "You know son, you need to talk about people sinning in the church. I'm trying to get their attention but their not listening. I'm trying to help them avoid tragedy. It will come if they don't hear me. The handwriting is on the wall." By His instruction, these words come forth today. It's time to live a separat...

There's more to the conscience of a man than the issue of morality. But, that's exactly what we have been taught to think, that the only role for your conscience is to be a moral indicator. But there's more the conscience than just being a 'right or wrong' referee. Conscience is the voice of your spirit. It's how your spirit communicates with you. Conscience and the Inward Witness: A Look at the S...

God's taking the church out of the world instantaneously. While there are differing views of the millennium (Rev. 20:2–7) in relation to Christ's second coming nevertheless, all evangelicals affirm a literal return of Christ to the earth preceding the eternal state. The Rapture: Why You Should Believe In It, that's what we are talking about in this week's Light on Life.

Martin Luther is quoted as saying that there were only two days on his calendar; today and "that day." There are places in the Bible where our Father God admonished His children to not be ignorant, areas like the Law of Double reference, areas like time. We didn't quite finish the 'time aspect', so we are going to pick right up this week and march on up the road as we talk about Prophetic End Time...

There are many who are sailing in dangerous waters today. But proper planning will spare many from God's judgment on the earth. Judgment is a part of end times. Just read the book of Revelation and you will see it. We are beginning a brand new series on that very subject of 'end times'. We are beginning today with the topic, 'Why We Need to Be Really Smart about the Things of God.' 

In this episode, we look at the importance of the human will in receiving divine healing as well as some steps one should take in order to hold on to healing once it has come.

Edward Irving was a minister of the Scottish Church in London who began calling for a new expectation for the miraculous. He questioned the cessationsists thinking that the age of miracles is past. The result? By 1830, Irving's congregation began to experience supernatural healings as well as 'speaking with other tongues.' That's 1830, approximately 75 years before Azuza. But that may not have bee...

Did you know that until the year 1100, most people in Europe had only one name? With the population increasing, it became difficult to distinguish among people, so surnames (last names) were added. These names came primarily from four different sources: A man's occupation such as John Cook or John Miller; location such as John Overhill or John Brook; a man's relationship with his father like John'...

Some people think that there is no Satan. Perhaps the following story will be instructive to them. Once there was a boxer who was being badly beaten. Battered and bruised, he leaned over the ropes and said to his trainer, "Throw in the towel! This guy is killing me!" The trainer said, "Oh, no, he's not. He's not even hitting you. He hasn't laid a glove on you!"At that point, the boxer wiped the bl...

Believers are at different levels in their spirit walk with God. Spiritual growth is a lot like physical growth. We are all in the process of becoming and growing. On many Bible subjects, believers differ on how they should live and act according to those scriptures.  There are believers who don't believe you need to rebuke the devil. They think all I need to do is pray unto God about what the dev...

There was a show on the Food Network called 'Throw Down' where a renowned chef would travel and challenge the best cooks at their own favorite specialty. Jesus issued Satan His own version of a Throw Down. It was a geographic throw down and we are going to look at in this week's Light on Life podcast as we continue to look at Jesus majestic victories over the host of darkness.

Tranquilizers and TLC are not how you deal with demons. It's the Name of Jesus that get's it done. What can we learn about the power of the Name by looking at how Jesus dealt with demons?

God is in the moving business. In the very first pages of Genesis where the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters, you can see evidence that God is the God of the plan. He has one. He's always had one. Not only does He have one but, He's always working to bring His plan to fruition. Throughout the course of human history, God has been seen moving and stirring the hearts of His people. At...

Believe and receive are part of faith's language. They are part of faith's domain. It's important to understand the domain of faith. People believe in miracles and that's a good thing.  That's what a recent poll by Newsweek revealed. Here are the percentages: • Americans who believe in divine miracles: 84 percent • those who believe in the reality of miracles described in the Bible: 79 percent • t...

There are several lessons we can learn from looking at the particulars of past revivals. It's important when you are reading about these accounts to make sure you study them closely. Applying these lessons will help you in your own pursuit of the things of God.

The scriptures speak to us loudly about miracles. The evidence of them splashes across four-thousand years of recorded Biblical history. From Genesis to Revelation, miracles jump out from the pages filling the heart with hope and expectation. Miracles should be the norm for those who have a lifestyle in God. They are the expected thing. Yet, there are some who say we shouldn't get our hopes up. Th...