The Common Sense Gospel

It can be very difficult trying to answer someone who opposes the Bible and what it teaches. Kurt has spent a good amount of time learning some of the popular questions that come from skeptics and the best ways to answer those questions. We hope this episode is helpful to all of you.

Today's encouraging word is dedicated to our grandparents. Thank you for the blessing that you are to your family and thank you for all that you provide to your children. Proverbs 17:6 "Children's children are the crown of old men, ..."

If you don't have control over your money, your money will have control over you. Being in debt is one of the worst things that can happen to us in this world because the weight of debt will crush everything we care about and everything we should be focused on. Danny and Kurt discuss the great pressures that come from being in debt and what God has told us about these things.

In this final episode of the life of Samson, Danny and Kurt will look at the end of his life and the great temptation that plagued him throughout. He is a difficult character to understand and yet there are many lessons we can learn from this man, Samson.

Samson will continue to be a serious problem for the Philistines. In chapter 15, Danny and Kurt discuss the overwhelming strength of Samson as he faces the Philistines and continues to kill the enemy of God's people.

Samson is one of the most interesting characters in the Bible. He is a physical force, he is compulsive, infatuated with women, and he seems to be very naive when it comes to relationships. Danny and Kurt will discuss this man's character, his victories, and his failures as he lives out his life during the time of the Judges.

Romans 6:23 tells us the truth about our sin and how we can be freed from it. Because God loves us, He has told us about the reality of death and that it is the payment for sin. The world uses doublespeak to distort bad news, the Lord does not. Praise God for His truth!

Danny and Kurt will wrap up their resurrection series with one very important point. Why it matters. The Bible shows us that it matters to God, His Son, and His Holy Spirit. Let's look at why it matters to you, today, right where you are. " And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. " 1 Corinthians 15:17

We have a special guest this podcast! Ellen McGuyer is a member of the church, a loving wife and mother, and one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She is joining Danny to discuss an important topic that is often misrepresented and misunderstood. We hope you enjoy this intriguing conversation about the order of things.

In this fourth part of our resurrection series Danny and Kurt will look at the opposing arguments against the resurrection and the reality of its truth. There have many people through the years who have opposed the supernatural work that God accomplished in raising His Son from the dead. Today, we will consider what the opposition has said.

As we go through our resurrection study, its important role in the gospel message, and the power that God has displayed by its accomplishment, Danny and Kurt consider the evidence that we have to verify the truth of it all.

In John 12:41 we are told that Isaiah prophesied these things when he saw the glory of the Lord and spoke of Him. It is an amazing thing to read Isaiah 6 and get a glimpse of what Isaiah saw and how he responded to it. This King on His throne in the temple was Jesus!

In the resurrection - Part 2, Danny and Kurt will look at the many Old Testament prophecies and the words of Jesus concerning the way in which He would be glorified. God gave these prophets the words to say, and they did not understand how it would all come to pass. Here, in the New Testament era, we do understand what God has done.

"Now godliness with contentment is great gain." Everyone is looking for "great gain" and the word of God has told us where it is and how to find it. It is encouraging to read and understand this passage and is even greater to live it out.

The resurrection of Jesus is mentioned in every recorded sermon in the book of Acts. Christ's resurrection is central to all New Testament doctrine. Danny and Kurt discuss the power of the resurrection and why it is central to all of the teaching in the New Testament.

In this episode, Danny and Kurt discuss the sin of enabling. It is wrong to enable others to continue in sin. The word of God is clear on this matter. We should never help others while they sin. Instead, we are to, " Rebuke those who are sinning in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear ." 1 Timothy 5:20

In John 5:39 , Jesus says that the Scriptures testify of Him. This is the evidence He provides to show that God has sent Him. Today, we will look at compound probability and discuss what the Scriptures say about Jesus and how they prove Him to be the Messiah.

In Romans 1 , the Holy Spirit shows us that we are justified by faith. God has done this by His own will, it is not from us. "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." Romans 4:3 . In this episode, Danny and Kurt will look at justification by faith and what else the Bible has to say about it.

In the parable of the great supper, Jesus tells us about the three excuses that men gave so they wouldn't have to come to the feast. Be encouraged, you have an invitation from God, and you can choose to accept it, and sit at His table.

Today we are discussing a fantastic lesson that Kurt preached on this past week. We will consider the different truths that Joh tells us we can know. "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the Son of God." 1 John 5:13 .

This encouraging word is mostly about home plate. How big is home plate? Is it the same size for every baseball league and for all ages? We answer that question today.

We are at war with the devil. Please be encouraged by the truth that sets men free and by the love that is required to tell the truth. We are in a spiritual war but knowing that allows us to be aware of it and to choose the side that wins!

When our "check engine" light comes on, most of us will check our engines, find out what is wrong, and do whatever it takes to make it right. It's sad to see how far some will go for the maintenance and upkeep of earthly things, while neglecting the spiritual and eternal things which are far more important.

It doesn't get more encouraging than this! Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say rejoice!

There is a powerful parallel between sin and leprosy. Both of them will kill us, they desensitize us, and they can both be spotted and cleansed. Danny and Kurt talk about these very interesting similarities that are shared by sin and leprosy.