Meeting with God Radio

In this powerful second half of Pastor Luke Ahrens' sermon on Matthew 6:13 which says, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," we explore how God offers us divine protection in the midst of trials and temptation. Learn how to ask for strength and grace during life's tests, seek protection from the snares of temptation, and request deliverance from the evil forces that work aga...

In this first half of Pastor Luke Ahrens' two-part sermon on "Divine Protection," we explore the deep meaning behind Matthew 6:13—“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Pastor Luke reveals how, through prayer, we can seek God's strength and grace during times of trial, ask for protection from temptation, and request deliverance from the forces of evil that seek to disrupt our...

Continuing the second part of this message on reconciliation, we dive deep into Matthew 6:12: "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Pastor Luke unpacks how true, gospel-centered reconciliation is not just about seeking forgiveness, but living it out in every area of our lives. Discover how the Lord’s Prayer teaches us three essential aspects of reconciliation: Gospel Hu...

In this first half of Pastor Luke Ahrens' two-part sermon on Comprehensive Reconciliation , we dive into the powerful truth of Matthew 6:12—"and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Discover why true reconciliation requires more than surface-level forgiveness; it calls us into a gospel-centered process of humility, participation, and celebration. Pastor Luke explores how th...

Pastor Luke Ahrens unpacks the powerful truth of Matthew 6:11— "Give us this day our daily bread." Does God see your needs? Does He care about meeting them? Pastor Luke explores how a heart attitude of trust, a consistent prayer rhythm, and a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father are key to experiencing the joy of His faithful provision. Tune in to discover how asking frequently doesn’t jus...

This is the first half of the sermon "Frequent Asking" where we dive into Matthew 6:11: "Give us this day our daily bread." Explore profound questions about God's awareness and care for our needs, and discover how your heart attitude shapes your experience of His faithful provision. Learn why establishing a personal prayer rhythm can amplify your joy in receiving from the Father, and uncover the t...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful conclusion to "Focused Hope," where we dive deep into Matthew 6:10—"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In this episode, discover how our prayers can embody our desire for God's presence and purpose. We'll explore the dual nature of our longing: the Already, where we experience Christ's nearness and model His Kingdom as ambas...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this first half of a two-part sermon, "Focused Hope," as he dives into Matthew 6:10: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In this episode, Pastor Luke explores how our prayers should reflect a deep longing for both the nearness of God and the ways of God. Discover how to live in the power of the Spirit while eagerly anticipating the full r...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in the powerful conclusion of "Transcendent Adoration" as we dive deeper into Matthew 6:9: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." In this episode, we explore how the Lord’s Prayer reminds us of our profound need for transcendent adoration, celebrating our connection to our heavenly Father as His cherished possession. Discover how our prayers elevate and separate us...

In this inspiring first part of "Transcendent Adoration," Pastor Luke Ahrens explores Matthew 6:9, inviting you to embrace the depth of the Lord's Prayer. Discover how this prayer is not just a routine, but a profound reminder of our need to adore our transcendent Father. As we pray, we celebrate our unique connection to Him, join in the adoration of His greatness, and petition for His Name to be...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful conclusion to the message "Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer," as he dives deep into Matthew 6:5-8 and 6:14-15. Discover how to shed superficial and empty prayers, focusing instead on what truly matters: being seen by your Father, being heard in your innermost needs, and cultivating peace in your relationship with Him. This episode challenges you to elev...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful sermon as he unpacks the essentials for transformative prayer based on Matthew 6:5-8 and 14-15. Discover why it’s time to eliminate superficial and empty prayers and focus on what truly matters: being seen by your Father, being heard in your deepest needs, and cultivating peace through genuine forgiveness. Prepare to deepen your relationship with God and el...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful continuation as he unpacks the profound truths from Luke 16:19-31. Discover what awaits just moments after death, including the stark contrast between torment and blessedness, the jarring culture shock of life’s great reversal, the clarity that comes from confronting our responses to Scripture and Jesus, and the sobering reality that our destinies are seale...

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this thought-provoking sermon as we dive into Luke 16:19-31, exploring the stark realities that await us just moments after death. Discover the immediate experiences of eternal torment or blessedness, the shocking cultural reversal that redefines our earthly perceptions, the clarity on repentance that reveals our responses to Scripture and Christ, and the chilling finali...

In this powerful follow-up, we explore how to deepen our relationship with Jesus as the ultimate authority in healing after divorce. Join us as we discuss the importance of softening our hearts, surrendering regrets, and experiencing the transformative forgiveness that leads to true freedom. Whether you’re navigating your own journey or supporting someone else, this episode invites you to embrace...

On today's program, we explore how to make Jesus the ultimate authority in our relationships, soften our hearts toward Him and our spouses, and allow His healing to mend our brokenness, especially in light of divorce. We’ll discuss the importance of surrendering our regrets and finding the forgiveness that leads to true freedom. Whether you're navigating your own hindered marriage journey or seeki...

Pastor Luke Ahrens In this follow-up sermon, we continue our exploration of Luke 16:14-17, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees about their obsession with wealth and self-justification. Join us as we uncover the deeper meanings behind His challenging words and reflect on our own spiritual journeys. In this episode, we’ll cover: 1. Self-View vs. God's Perspective : How do we assess our lives? Unpack...

Pastor Luke Ahrens In this sermon, we dive deep into Luke 16:14-17, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees' love for money and their misguided self-justifications. Join us as we explore the profound implications of Jesus' words and uncover the true nature of our hearts before God. In this episode, we’ll discuss: 1. Self-Perception vs. Divine Insight: How do we measure ourselves? Discover the unsettl...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 16:1-13 1. Jesus wants you to remove the disconnect between your present lifestyle choices and your eternal priorities with urgency . (vv 1-8) 2. Jesus urges you to steward your temporary resources decisively, generously, faithfully, and single-mindedly based on God’s priorities. (vv 8-13)

In this thought-provoking sermon, we dive deep into Luke 16:1-13, where Jesus shares the parable of the shrewd manager. Join us as we unpack the layers of this fascinating story and explore what it truly means to manage our resources in a way that aligns with our eternal priorities. How can we be savvy stewards of the temporary wealth entrusted to us? What lessons can we draw from the manager’s qu...

In this episode titled "Transform Our Affections, God!", we dive into Jonah 4:4-11, exploring God's profound question to Jonah: “Do you do well to be angry?” We examine how God shapes our affections through the Holy Spirit, challenges our misguided emotions, and ultimately seeks to transform our hearts both vertically toward Him and missionally toward others. Through Jonah’s struggle, we reflect o...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jonah 4:4-4:11 God, in His grace, is shaping our affections by the Holy Spirit. God, in His grace, is challenging our misguided, sinful affections. God, in His grace, wants to transform our affections, both vertically and missionally. 

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jonah 3:10-4:4 Do you understand the heart of God? Do you reflect and imitate the heart of God?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jonah 3:10-4:4 Do you understand the heart of God? Do you reflect and imitate the heart of God?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jonah 3:4-3:10 Believe God fully. Humble yourself before God with urgency. Turn from sin and yield to the Spirit internally and externally. Hope and rest in the mercy of God in Christ.