The Common Sense Gospel

Our encouraging words come from Cornelius, the centurion. Knowing that Peter was coming to present God's will, Cornelius invited his friends and relatives so that they too could hear and understand the word of God. One of the most encouraging things we can do is to invite our friends and relatives to come and hear the good news proclaimed.

We always thank God for every opportunity He provides us to share and discuss the important spiritual topics that are found in His word. In this episode, Danny and Kurt thank every listener who has decided to study with them and grow in the word together. Thank you!

Let's consider this beautiful and encouraging verse from the Old Testament. This is where Samuel tells Saul, "Do as the occasion demands, for God is with you." What an encouraging thing to hear!

In 2 Samuel 24 , Araunah offered all the things needed for David to make a sacrifice to God. David famously replied, "No, but I will surely buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God with that which costs me nothing." There are some things that are very important to us, that we'll need to give up in order to serve and please God. That is true sac...

One of the most important things for each one of us to know and believe is that Christ is risen from the dead. Paul has devoted his Christian life to this truth and in 1 Corinthians 15:19 he explains that if he is wrong about the resurrection, then he is the most pitiable of all men.

In the final episode of this series, Danny and Kurt spend some time with Jesus at Calvary. What a Savior! What a friend! We'll watch the love of Christ, freely given to the world as He willingly offers Himself to God on the cross. Our debt has been paid in full. A special thank you to Ben and Kaiden Schneider, as well as Todd Foster for their willingness to help us with the final skit.

The wisdom of God has been shared with the whole world! God has shown us that He has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the mighty and He has done all of this through His Son. "He who glories, let him glory in the Lord!"

The elders and the chief priests will finally get their way. After several frustrating attempts, trying to get Jesus apart from the crowd, they now have Him right where they want Him. Bound, hidden away in the dark, facing a kangaroo court that will not allow a fair trial. Let's watch our Lord and Savior together as He stands before these wicked men, in accordance with His Father's will.

Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father and makes intercession for us! What an amazing thing to know what our Savior is doing on our behalf, while we strive to enter through the narrow gate. "In My Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. " John 14:2

With a good understanding of the time and place that Jesus lived, we have come to Judas Iscariot and the dreadful role that He played in the crucifixion of our Lord. *** A special thank you to Ben and Kaiden Schneider who have acted out the roles of the two men at the beginning of each episode in this series.

These encouraging words help us to see the importance of our obedience to God. Jesus obeyed His Father in all things. The cross makes that more clear than anything else, but Jesus always did what God had given Him to do. Be encouraged by the words of Christ in John 14:30-31 .

In this second part of the crucifixion, Danny and Kurt look at the people who are reacting to Jesus, His powerful influence on so many in Jerusalem, and the Jewish leadership. What are they going to do about Jesus?

Psalm 22:6 is an amazing verse about Jesus and His crucifixion. Let's take a look at that verse and be encouraged as we see what God has put there for us.

Today's podcast begins a five-part study on the crucifixion of Jesus. Danny and Kurt will look closely at the practice of crucifixion throughout history, the reason it was used, and the way it was used. Thank you for being a part of these studies and for supporting us in our work. Please reach out to us at commonsensegospel@yahoo.com.

What an amazing verse! If we say that we abide in Jesus, then we ought to walk as He walked. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, and our Friend. He has given us the perfect example to follow as we live out our lives for God. In John 13:15 Jesus says, "I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you."

A Plus O Equals R. What does that mean? Danny and Kurt will discuss this old formula, how it is used in the church, and what it means for each of us today.

Did you know that God is calling you. He is calling out to each one of us. Psalm 19:2-3 says this, " Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. there is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. " God speaks to all of us through His creation, but He certainly speaks in other ways as well. Danny and Kurt will discuss the way the Lord speaks to us an...

The Sadducees have come up with a very difficult question that they want Jesus to answer. They have made the terrible mistake of trying to make God's word fit what they already believe, and Jesus will show them the error in that approach. He will say to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures not the power of God."

The Lord's church should always be looking for godly men in their midst who would be qualified to serve as elders and deacons. In this episode, Danny and Kurt take a close look at deacons, and the qualifications that are given by the Holy Spirit.

"What is your Beloved more than these?" This question is asked of the Shulamite woman who was searching for her beloved. She was so in love that she knew the answer to that question and was determined to tell others. Friend, when you are asked about Jesus, how do you respond?

Some believe that the Bible was simply written by men. Others believe it is inspired by God ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ). Danny and Kurt will look at this age old debate and discuss the New Testament, how it came to be, and the claims that are made within its letters.

In this passage, Jesus tells us that the Day of the Lord will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. As disheartening as that sounds, we'll look at the positive side of that message. If we watch faithfully for Him and are steadfast in prayer, we will be counted worthy.

" Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. " Luke 22:31 Before His betrayal and arrest in the garden, Jesus warned Peter that he was going to be tested by Satan. Peter will be challenged that night to stand with Jesus during His trial. Satan attacks him three times and Danny and Kurt will discuss those three attacks and the way Peter responded to them...

Jesus, the Son of God is the Prince of Life! We will watch Him raise the widows son at Nain in Luke 7:11-17. Praise God!

A person who is deceitful is one who tries to convince others to accept something as valid and true that is actually invalid and false. Danny and Kurt will discuss this topic and look at what the Lord has to say about it. " Diverse weights and diverse measures are both alike, an abomination to the LORD ." Proverbs 20:10