Meeting with God Radio

God doesn’t overlook covenant unfaithfulness. In this convicting conclusion from Malachi 2, Pastor Luke Ahrens presses into God’s response to broken vows and the spiritual fallout that follows when marriage is treated as cavalier. Oneness in marriage is a sacred trust that thrives when both spouses worship God, shapes future generations, calls for daily investment, and brings either divine blessin...

God designed marriage to reflect His covenant faithfulness. In this powerful message from Malachi 2, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls believers to honor the oneness of marriage as a sacred gift from God, forged by His Spirit and under His watching eyes. Oneness in marriage is deeply shaped by shared worship, changes future generations, demands constant investment, and invites either divine blessing or dis...

Revival doesn’t advance through through devotion and conviction. In this second message from Malachi 2:1–9, Pastor Luke Ahrens presses in on the heart of spiritual leadership: humble obedience, faithful instruction, and deep reverence for God's name. When leaders turn from truth, many stumble, but when hearts return to awe, others are led into life and peace. God is still using surrendered hearts...

Revival doesn't begin in the culture; it begins in the heart. From Malachi 2:1–9, Pastor Luke Ahrens brings a powerful call to return to awe, reverence, and faithful leadership before God. The road to judgment is marked by indifference but the path to blessing is paved by those who lead others into repentance and truth. Your heart is the first domino in revival, and it starts with fear and faithfu...

God isn't honored by convenience; He’s glorified by wholehearted devotion. In this second half of the sermon from Malachi 1:6–14, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to reject hollow habits and return to worship that reflects God’s worth. When we offer our best in joyful surrender, we live out our identity as a royal priesthood and living sacrifices. This message points us toward worship that exalts the n...

God doesn’t overlook half-hearted worship but confronts it head on. Preaching from Malachi 1:6–14, Pastor Luke Ahrens brings a bold reminder that giving God our leftovers is not just lazy...it’s offensive. True worship flows from joyful gospel reflection and shows up in total surrender and daily devotion. This message challenges us to embrace our calling as a royal priesthood and offer lives worth...

God’s love doesn’t retreat in the face of rebellion yet it pursues with purpose and power. In the second half of this message from Malachi 1:1–5, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to see the greatness of the Lord through the lens of His faithful, undeserved love. As God contrasts Jacob and Esau, we’re reminded that His mercy is redemptive. This episode urges listeners to respond to God’s loving gift of...

God’s love isn’t a vague feeling; it’s a clear, powerful reality rooted in His Word. Preaching from Malachi 1:1–5, Pastor Luke Ahrens shows how God responds to doubt with a bold declaration: “I have loved you.” This episode unpacks four compelling evidences of God’s love: His personal Word, His redemptive covenant, His merciful discipline, and His visible work on behalf of His people. Discover how...

What you build your life on determines how it stands in the storm. In this powerful conclusion from Luke 6:46–49, Pastor Luke shows how true discipleship is proven by obedience, not words. Jesus’ warning is clear: only those who act on His truth are building on the rock. When you're choosing your foundation, you're choosing the result.

Storms reveal what your life is really built on. Pastor Luke Ahrens unpacks Jesus’ striking parable in Luke 6, urging believers to move beyond lip service to real obedience. Genuine discipleship means anchoring your life in the strength and authority of Christ. When the pressure rises, only a well-built faith will stand.

Your fruit is telling the truth about your heart. In this powerful conclusion, Pastor Luke Ahrens challenges listeners to pursue lasting heart change that aligns with the character of Christ. The contrast is clear: a good heart stores up what is godly but a corrupt heart gives way to destruction. Discover how surrendering your heart to Jesus shapes everything that flows from your life.

What comes out of your mouth reveals what’s rooted in your heart. Pastor Luke Ahrens unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke 6, calling believers to examine the spiritual condition behind their words and actions. The good heart of a quality disciple produces life-giving fruit, while a corrupt heart overflows with evil. Learn how true transformation starts beneath the surface.

True discipleship starts with a heart shaped by mercy. In the conclusion of this message, Pastor Luke Ahrens continues unpacking Jesus’ teaching in Luke 6, urging believers to reject hypocrisy and pursue genuine spiritual vision. Mercy through forgiveness is a defining mark of a heart aligned with Christ. Discover how godly character is formed when we forgive as we’ve been forgiven.

Becoming a disciple after God’s own heart means embodying His mercy in everyday life. Pastor Luke Ahrens walks through Jesus’ powerful words in Luke 6, challenging us to lead with compassion, humility, and self-awareness. Quality discipleship is reflecting the mercy of God. Learn how to grow into Christlike maturity by removing judgment and embracing forgiveness.

Jesus doesn’t call His disciples to tolerate their enemies; He commands us to love them. In the second half of this message from Luke 6:27–36, Pastor Luke Ahrens challenges believers to step into the costly, Christlike love that goes beyond fairness or self-protection. This is the high call of quality discipleship: to reflect the mercy of our Father by doing good, giving freely, and showing kindne...

Loving challenging people isn’t optional for a disciple of Jesus. Preaching from Luke 6:27–36, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls believers to reflect the mercy of God by showing kindness to those who hurt, oppose, or take advantage of us. This kind of love is supernatural, flowing from the heart of the Father. When we bless our enemies, we put the character of Christ on full display.

The path of true discipleship runs against the grain of the world’s values. In the second half of this message from Luke 6:20–26, Pastor Luke Ahrens urges believers to take Jesus at His word, even when it means embracing hardship, loss, or rejection. God’s blessing rests not on status or ease but on those who live for His kingdom. This kind of discipleship is bold, costly, and eternally rewarding.

True discipleship begins with a counter-cultural and radical reordering of values. Preaching from Luke 6:20–26, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls followers of Christ to embrace the upside-down blessings of God’s kingdom and the cost of following Jesus faithfully. The world’s measures of success clash with God’s promises to the poor, hungry, and persecuted. Standing firm in these truths shapes the foundatio...

Discipleship starts with prayer and purposeful calling. In the second half of this message from Luke 6:12–19, Pastor Luke Ahrens challenges believers to embrace the same Spirit-led commitment Jesus showed in selecting and empowering His apostles. True disciple-making requires patience, prayer, and faith in the power that changes hearts and lives. The call to follow Jesus invites us into a mission...

Jesus didn’t pick His disciples by accident but prayed all night before choosing twelve to lead and carry His mission forward. Preaching from Luke 6:12–19, Pastor Luke Ahrens reveals how Jesus modeled intentional, Spirit-led disciple-making that transformed ordinary people into world-changers. The power flowing through Christ not only healed the hurting but equipped His followers for kingdom impac...

Speaking blessing is a sacred act rooted in God’s character and promises. In the second half of this message from Numbers 6:22–27, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to see our words as instruments of grace, shaped by God's desire to bring peace and wholeness. When we speak with intentionality and faith, we reflect the heart of the One who blesses. This is communication filled with purpose, anchored in G...

The highest purpose of communication is to bless in God’s name. Preaching from Numbers 6:22–27, Pastor Luke Ahrens unpacks the power and beauty of speaking blessing over others as a reflection of God’s heart. True blessing flows from God Himself, bringing His presence, peace, and wholeness into the lives of His people. Each day is an opportunity to speak life by prayerfully blessing those around u...

Careless words leave a mark. In the second half of this message from Ephesians 4:29–30, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls believers to speak with intention, aiming for grace over impulse. Life-giving communication isn’t accidental; it flows from a heart tuned to God and aware of others. Your mouth is a tool: use it to build, not to break.

Your words carry more weight than you think. Teaching from Ephesians 4:29–30, Pastor Luke Ahrens challenges believers to reject careless speech and embrace communication that builds, blesses, and honors God. Life-giving words are marked by encouragement, timeliness, generosity, spiritual purpose, and a clear sense of the listener’s need. What you say can either strengthen someone or grieve the Spi...

Lasting change in your words flows from lasting change in your heart. In the second half of this message from Psalm 19:14 and Luke 6:45, Pastor Luke Ahrens points to the only source of true transformation: God’s restoring work in your inner life. As the heart is renewed, confession grows, blame fades, and communication begins to heal. God isn’t finished with your family...He’s just getting started...