The Common Sense Gospel

In Galatians 6:1 tells us that if a man is overtaken by a trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one..." Danny and Kurt will discuss this passage and offer some suggestions for those who are trying to restore a Christian who has been overtaken by a trespass and needs help from God's people. Who is this person who has fallen away, and who is the spiritual person who should step in and assis...

As Marshall Keeble famously said, "There is water in the plan!" In this episode Danny and Kurt look at water and how it's used in the Bible and the many beautiful pictures that are seen there. "Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely." Revelation 22:17

Deborah was a prophetess, a psalmist, a military leader, and a judge! She is a magnificent character in the Bible, and she is used by God to free His people from Jabin, king of Canaan. The Israelites come to her for judgment, and they know that she is led by God. 

What lies at the foot of the cross? God's eternal love, the perfect and complete offering for our souls' salvation, and a determination from each one of us to give our lives to God. In this episode Danny and Kurt discuss the power of the cross and the influence it has on those who love and serve the Lord. "For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." 1 Co...

It is often said that Christians have a blind faith. They can't explain what they believe so they just say, "I have faith". In this episode, Danny and Kurt will discuss their faith in God and how we should respond to the assumption that our faith is blind. Hebrews 11:1-3

In this podcast, Danny and Kurt will look at the picture that is given to us in the life of Mephibosheth. As a direct descendant of Saul, he would normally be killed by the new king to keep him from claiming the throne to be his rightful place. David, the king, does not kill Mephibosheth but instead does something that surprises us all. This is a beautiful picture of our King and the way He feels...

This episode is the second part to "How Does God Save Me." Many people in the world ask this very important question, "How can I know that I am saved?" and truly need a Biblical answer. Danny and Kurt provide the answer from God's word to help all of us know if we are saved.

In previous Common Sense Gospel episodes, Danny and Kurt have often said, "We only need the Bible to know how to please God and to be saved." Saying that the Bible has given us all we need to know for salvation is right, but it could be that not everyone knows what the Bible says about salvation or how an individual comes to the knowledge of the truth and is saved. In this episode, they will look...

Christ is the head, and the church is the body. Ephesians 4:16 tells us that the whole body is joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causing growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Danny and Kurt will address the question, "Is the Body Complete?" and look at the importance of the members of the L...

There are some fantastic people in this world who do a lot of good things in their lives. In this episode, Danny and Kurt talk about the good that we all have done, how God sees those deeds, and if it's enough to get us to heaven. If we are truly good people, but we have not obeyed the Son of God, will we go to heaven? John 14:6

The immoral woman is found many times in the book of Proverbs. We are warned about her in chapters 5, 6, 7, and 9. Danny and Kurt discuss chapter 7 and the way she seduces men. If he goes to her, he will lose his life. "For by means of a harlot a man is reduced to a crust of bread; And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life." Provers 6:26  

" If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God ." 1 Peter 4:11  Danny Simmons and Kurt Norbut address three words that are commonly misused in the church today. They will give these three words, the meaning of these words, and the common misuses that are heard in the religious world today. 

You may have heard your preacher say, "Nine out of the ten commandments in the Old Testament are repeated in the New." Danny and Kurt will look into this claim and see which Old Testament commandments are repeated in the New Testament.

Faithful Christians are in the middle of a terrible storm. Sin is pressing in on all of us as we strive to serve the Lord. We should be encouraged to know that there is nothing new under the sun and we are not the first to deal with these kinds of problems. In this episode, Danny and Kurt will remind our listeners that our confidence in God is a powerful shelter that will not be moved. " For You h...

Jesus tells us in John 15:5 that He is the vine, and we are the branches. Those who abide in Jesus and He in them will bear much fruit, but without Him we can do nothing. Danny and Kurt will take a closer look at the spiritual fruit that we should all bear in our lives, to the glory of God. 

In the Gospels Jesus asked one of the most important questions placed before humanity - "Who do you say that I am?". In this podcast Danny and Kurt look at the Biblical answer to this vital question.

In this episode, Danny and Kurt discuss Christmas as the observance of the birthday of Jesus. What does the Bible say and how should a Christian approach this time of year? 

Betrayal is probably one of the toughest things to endure when it comes to our friends and loved ones. In this episode, Kurt and Danny will look at the betrayal of Jesus and how He endured this tragic moment with Judas Iscariot. We will also consider the lessons we can take from our Savior as He has shown us how to handle betrayal in a godly way.  *** Also, trivia questions are back! *** We h...

It's always nice to hear someone say thank you when we've done something for their benefit. In this episode, Danny and Kurt discuss the power of gratitude toward God and how being thankful is so good for us, the recipients of God's love, mercy, and grace. Being grateful for what God has done should always cause us to reciprocate His kindness to those around us because of the great blessings we hav...

Sin is an important word in the Bible that deserves our attention. It is on every page of Scripture in one way or another and it is the reason that we are separated from God ( Isaiah 59:1-2 ). In this episode Danny and Kurt will discuss the way sin is portrayed in the Bible, what it does to us and to our precious souls, and the godly remedy for dealing with sin. 

Gossip is a way to share questionable information about someone else with others. It's very easy to get caught up in gossip or what people are saying about others but it is so painful to know that someone has been gossiping about you. the Lord doesn't want us to gossip. He wants us to follow Him and only speak the truth as He does. We'll tackle this tough topic, how to spot it, and how to avoid it...

Social conformity is a very powerful thing and it can quickly lead us in a direction that God would not want us to go. In this episode, Kurt and Danny discuss the challenges of social conformity and how to make sure that we are doing all we can to stand in the truth and not where society says we have to stand. " Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil da...

As we read the Bible it becomes clear that we are to praise God with our lives. We are to praise Him in song and service. In Ephesians 1:4-6 Paul tells us that God has chosen us in Jesus Christ, having predestined us to adoption according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the beloved. Danny and Kurt talk about this statement...

In Matthew 5:13-15 Jesus tells His disciples that we are the light of the world. Faithful servants of God should have a strong impact on the people around them. We have opportunities all around us to encourage as we strive to speak the truth in love ( Ephesians 4:15 ). May God bless us richly as we look for and anticipate the opportunity to speak a kind word to someone who is weary.

Doubt is a very serious thing when it comes to our spiritual strength and our trust in God. Each one of us experiences doubt from time to time, but what should we do when it comes our way? Danny and Kurt explore this problem and the danger it poses to the believer. You can contact us at commonsensegospel@yahoo.com