Running the Race Radio

There was a time when the disciples talked about who would be Jesus’ greatest Disciple. Jesus made it clear that his way was a way of serving people. In today’s message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about what it looks like to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Paul was a great example of this in his life. After he met Jesus, he dedicated his life to building churches and proclaiming the name of J...

Before Paul gave his life to the Lord, he was famous for killing Christians. He went out of his way to make sure that the people who followed Jesus would die. So, when the Lord appeared to him and he got saved, it would make sense that people were skeptical. In today’s message, Pastor Eddie will be showing us how anyone can be saved and transformed and made new! Jesus can change Paul’s life; he ca...

It can be easy to read scripture and see all of the amazing things that God did while skipping over some of the harder things. Pastor Eddie shares that we will have difficulties in this life, even with Jesus. BUT... if God doesn't change or remove the circumstances, He is, and will always be faithful to walk with us through the midst of all the turmoil. Aren't you glad we don't have to do it alone...

If you're like me, it's probably not your first instinct to jump to prayer when someone does something against you. Quite often MY initial reaction is wanting to “repay evil with evil”! Today, Pastor Eddie shares the example from Paul's letter to Timothy, and shows how when we love as Jesus loves, we can want the best for others, EVEN if they have wronged us. Let the love of Jesus come out as you...

Are you looking forward to the reward that is awaiting you as a believer in Christ? What trials are you willing to go through in order to attain it? Pastor Eddie shares today that some people who have started in the faith lose sight of the goal, and get sidetracked by the things of this world. It's a good reminder for us to be on guard against the pleasures of this world that would steer us from t...

One of the most radical transformations that we read about in the Bible is the story of the apostle Paul. When we first read about him, he was killing Christians and leading the charge against them. After he met Jesus on the road to Damascus, he ended up writing a majority of the New Testament. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing some of Paul's final words and encouraging us to live w...

Sometimes we can get discouraged when we invest so much in someone, and they don't seem to respond to the gospel. It's important that we don't let ourselves get too deterred from this. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about God's heart for all people to be saved. We know that it is God's will for people to know him. We can trust his patience and his timing. He always sees the full...

Paul finishes up his final letter to Timothy with a simple instruction to preach the word. Paul is making it clear that the word of God and the message that it carries is a solution for many of Timothy's issues. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be giving us the same encouragement. We are to go out and preach the word to the people in our lives. This may not always look like being in a pulpit,...

One of the primary reasons why Paul is writing these letters to Timothy is so that he can instruct him on how to teach and run the church! In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about the importance of teaching the younger generation about living a life for Jesus. If we're not careful we can be distracted by pursuing the things of this world. They’re not necessarily bad things, but they...

A common theme when we read the Bible is the idea of waiting on God. Right before Jesus ascended to heaven, he told his disciples to wait. We read stories in the Old Testament where God tells his people to wait. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing the importance of waiting on God. Waiting on God can be hard because we tend to be impatient. But it's better to do something in his timing...

Jesus was more than just the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He also demonstrated what it looked like to live a perfect life. He was 100% God and 100% man, yet he did not sin! In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be giving us the charge to live like Christ! The process of sanctification is a lifelong journey of becoming more and more like Jesus. While we are on this journey, we will have the Holy...

When Jesus walked the earth, he said that he came to give life and life abundantly. There are so many things in the Christian walk that will satisfy us and give us a life of pleasure! In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be encouraging us to hold on to the pleasures that we have in Christ and not the world. We know that Christ is in our hearts. We should live feeling fulfilled, knowing that Chris...

When we look back at the 10 commandments there was only one commandment that was given with a promise. Honor your Father and mother that your days may be long on the land that God has given you. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about the importance we raise our children up in the Lord. It can be tempting to let schools or society educate our children. But we have a responsibility t...

When Jesus came, he came preaching a message of repentance. Oftentimes when we think of the word repents, it comes with a negative connotation. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about this word and what it actually means. Repent means to change your mind on how you think about something. This was the message that Jesus spread when it came to the Kingdom of God. Repentance is not a o...

When we read the Bible, the reality sets in that we will all mess up at one point or another. However, despite all our shortcomings God still chooses to use us in his plan. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be teaching us about God's promise he made to never leave or forsake us. This is a promise that can carry us through some of the hardest of seasons. When we know that we are loved by God it...

One of the things that we always read about in the gospels is how people went up to Jesus with their questions. Whether it was a group of Pharisees or the disciples, they were always trying to figure out the truth. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will encourage us to study the Bible for ourselves and to find the truth in it! There isn’t a single teaching that we should take for granted. We must t...

One of the greatest things that God gave us to reveal more about himself and his character, is the Bible. The Bible carries stories across hundreds of generations, and they all point to the same person, Jesus. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about the importance of the Bible and what it means in the life of a believer. The Bible is God's written and revealed word. It has the power...

When Nicodemus asked Jesus how he can be saved, Jesus said that he must be born again. When Jesus says we can be born again he is talking about a new spiritual birth! In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be talking more about this deep truth and what it means for us as believers! The more we understand about our salvation, the more reason we have for worshiping God! He stopped at nothing to make...

Have you ever had to work hard for something that you really wanted? The Bible encourages us to do good work and warns us of becoming lethargic. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about the importance that we as Christians have a good work ethic. Whether it's working as unto the Lord or working under a human master, everything that we do should be done with excellence! This can be a...

Timothy was a young pastor in a very influential city during the time of Paul's letter. Paul is writing to give him instruction and encouragement in pastoring the church. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be sharing about the importance of knowing where our strength comes from. Paul encouraged Timothy that he couldn't do these things on his own but had to rely on strength from the Lord! Like T...

Have you ever read the Bible, and there came a point where something clicked, and you felt like you knew who Jesus was? How he is as a person? The beautiful thing about Christianity is that it is such a personal faith. In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be talking about the importance of knowing who God is, not just in knowledge, but in a relational way! The creator of the universe wants to kno...

When we share the Gospel, we can do it with the confidence that God wants to see people get saved! He doesn't want to see us fail! In today's message, Pastor Eddie will be talking about the importance of knowing some key verses while sharing the Gospel. It is important that we have a good understanding of what God's word says about Salvation and who it is for! Jesus came to atone for the sins of e...

Have you ever been scared when you tried to share the Gospel? Maybe it was a fear of saying the wrong thing or not being able to answer someone’s question! In today’s message, Pastor Eddie will be talking about the importance of not being afraid while sharing the gospel. The Bible says that when we step out and share the gospel, the Holy Spirit will give us the words to say in those moments! We ca...

A life of faith won’t always be an easy life. God will often call you into difficult places. He may ask you to do hard things for Him. But, as Pastor Eddie teaches today, God will not give you a call and then abandon you. Instead, as you trust God and walk obediently with Him, He’ll give you power, love, and a sound mind to accomplish all He has for you to accomplish. So, drive away the fear in fr...

In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s all too easy to forget to stay connected with God through prayer. But, as Pastor Eddie teaches today, it’s one of the most important things you should do every day. The apostle Paul was a man of constant prayer. He was closely connected to the Lord and was sustained through life because He prayed. Don’t ever neglect time alone with God! It’s so vital to your...