The Common Sense Gospel

In this episode, Danny will admit that he lacks patience in many ways and Kurt will do his very best to help him with that. God is patient and He commands us to be patient. God is in control of all things, so trusting in Him and waiting on His goodness and forbearance is the best way for us to live our lives.

In this episode, Danny explores the powerful promise in Revelation 21:4 . God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. How beautiful heaven must be!

Who will you vote for this time around? Will you vote at all? Does God care about the way that we vote and what party we associate with? Danny and Kurt will discuss some of these important questions and the many challenges that come from investigating candidates and making a godly decision at the polls.

Our encouraging word is from Solomon, He gives us the wisdom of God that will always be true. "He who covers his sin will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."

In this episode, Danny and Kurt will talk to all of you about your gentle spirit and what an amazing gift your gentle spirit is to the world around you. Galatians 6:1 says, "Brethren, if any man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness..."

*Danny said that Pilgrim's Progress was written by "Paul" Bunyan. It's actually, John Bunyan. Sorry! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." What does this verse really mean and how can we all be encouraged by what it teaches. Let's find out together!

Today, we live in a world that is eager to accept all sorts of insanity. We often wonder how these strange ideas are even being considered or entertained, and yet, they are. It feels like we are all living in an asylum. Danny and Kurt will discuss this topic and more importantly, they will look at what God has to say about it.

A couple of weeks ago, we watched Peter pull out his physical sword and cut off a man's ear. Jesus promptly told him to put it away. Today, we will watch Jesus give Peter a new sword! Danny and Kurt will talk about this new sword and how powerful it really is.

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Peter presents us with a significant math problem to apply in our lives. Fear not, it involves merely addition! The challenge lies in solving the problem in such a manner that we "show our work," just as our teachers would instruct.

How will you use your eyes today? It is our deepest hope that you will share the light of your eyes to those around you and cause them to rejoice with you because they know you have something special in God and in His love!

We are so happy to have Mark Broyles with us in this episode. Mark has been a faithful gospel preacher for many years and is well known for his sermon series on marriage. We'll spend some time with him and get his special insights to the sacred union that is sanctified by God.

We pray that you are encouraged by this beautiful passage. Those who serve the Lord are His written epistle. They are sharing God's love and truth with the world around them.

In Galatians 5 , Paul warns the saints in Galatia that if they attempt to be justified by the law; they have fallen from grace. Danny and Kurt discuss the meaning and purpose of this warning and how this passage flies in the face of Calvinism.

God patiently waits for all of his wandering children to come to their senses and return to Him. It is always wrong to walk away from God and His eternal love, but if we ever do, He will receive us again to Himself. If we'll only repent and return.

In this episode, Danny and Kurt talk about a backslider that is familiar to everyone. We all know him, and we all have watched him backslide at some point in our lives. Who is it? You'll have to find out for yourself. Thank you for listening and for your interest in spiritual things.

I have prayed that each one of you will be encouraged by this episode of Encouraging Words. We have a relationship with each other that is accomplished and protected by God. May you see all of God's children as your dearest of friends and may you strive to strengthen them today.

"Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray." Psalm 5:1-2

Today, we'll think about the words of Jesus as He prayed to His Father on the night of His trial. He loves you so much and He asks God that we might be glorified with Him after He fulfills His work on earth. Hallelujah! What a Savior!

In our episode this week, Danny and Kurt talk about the reality of America's spiritual condition and some of the reasons that Americans have little use for God's word. What is the cause of this and what can be done about it?

We hope that you are encouraged to know that you will reap that which you have sown. It's always a good time for us to reflect and think about the seed that we are planting in the field of life. May you all be encouraged by this passage from the word of God.

What were some of the things your parents taught you? Can you remember some of the great things they did and said that made you who you are today? Can you also remember some of the mistakes they made while raising you? In this episode Danny and Kurt will look at all of our parents and see what great lessons we can take away from their lives.

Our Wonderful Counselor and Savior sees each on of us, He knows what we need, and He knows how to provide for those needs. Today, we watch Jesus heal a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years!

In Galatians 6:16 Paul refers to the church as the Israel of God. Danny and Kurt will explore this title and the reason behind it.

In Revelation 5 , we read of a strong angel who cries out, " Who is worthy to open the scroll and loose it's seals ?" There is only One and Danny and Kurt will talk about Him who is found worthy in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.