The Kingdom Is For Everyone

When Christ died—the Creator in whom the cosmos was created—we all died. When Christ rose, we rose (II Cor. 5). The context of salvation involves three dimensions. First, prior to the foundation of the world we were all included. Saved in eternity (II Tim 1:9). Second, in the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus we were all included (II Cor 5:19). Third, within the context of ou...

While humanity was crucifying Jesus, they were also being crucified with Christ. Humanity’s problem with sin began with a man and a tree and the problem of humanity (sin) was cured by a man on a tree. While the law certainly came through Moses, it was the actions of Adam that would ultimately cause Israel to cry out for rules. Legalism isn’t just about keeping rules, but it also obsesses over brea...

God’s affection sent an intervening storm for Jonah - and it’s this same affection that sent an intervening Savior. God’s interventions come for us all…and we find ourselves in one of two groups in need of rescue. We are either in the group of the immoral, or the moral. The immoral person will try to save himself through lawless living while the moral person will try to save himself through legali...

Dear friends…God loves you more than you can imagine, beyond the greatest heights and deepest chasms… Ephesians 3:17-19-…that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18  may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19  and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. That being...

In this episode we are pleased to share a message with you called the Rorschach God. Often times the God we perceive is a projection of our experiences, whether they be good or bad, and the God we offer is the God we most believe in. We must get all of our information about God from the image of Jesus!

What does the story of Noah teach us? Is it a story about a desperate God Who exacts unimaginable violence against the creation He called "very good" or is it a story that reflects the violent-craving tendencies of humanity? How does the light of Jesus reveal the authentic nature of God in this timeless story?

In this episode we discuss the upcoming Primary Study Track with Present Truth Academy, Union With Christ. This study takes a deep dive into the Gospel of Union and leans into our intimate connection with the intertheistic union that is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God Who is Love is transformative. In 1 Corinthians 13 we don't only see the qualities of agape love, but we see how it transforms us from angry, impatient, proud and unforgiving people into people Who love others just like God-Self. The message of love must never grow old in our lives!

How eager are you to be a force of generosity? Are you able to be a generous person and release the need to let go of the outcomes? This episode takes a look at how to let go of what cannot control and still be generous with our finances, time, talent and abilities.

In this episode we take a look at the timeless truth of the depth and power of the unconditional love of God. He loves us always, no matter where we live, even if we choose to live in hell. He's the God who never leaves us or forsakes us...no matter what.

Join us on this third and final part of the conversation between Dr. Matthew Hester and Pastor Jay D'Ambrosio on the 1% Christian Podcast! In this final part we discuss many topics surround the Sermon on the Mount and the significance of the the Gospel dynamics Jesus is releasing into the world.

Join us for part two as Dr. Matthew Hester has a conversation with Pastor Jay D'Ambrosio on the 1% Christian Podcast! In this episode we talk about The Rorschach God, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, The Heavens and the Earth, the power of Forgiveness and much more...

Join us as Dr. Matthew Hester has a conversation with Pastor Jay D'Ambrosio on the 1% Christian Podcast! In this episode we talk about Present Truth Academy and then we jump into the Sermon On The Mount. We also talk about Kingdom process, the beauty of the gospel, the beatitudes and much more…

For the conclusion of our time with Bishop Jamie Englehart we continue with our theme on the incarnation, but we especially lean into God identifying with human suffering. If God had any hope to identify with all of humanity, He knew He had to first identify with the least of humanity. Hebrews 4:15- For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in ev...

In this episode we have a conversation with our special guest, Bishop Jamie Englehart. Since Christmas season is upon us, we thought it would be appropriate for us to have a conversation about the incarnation (God becoming man). “Jesus Christ is not a divine wrench which God picked up and used for a while and then put back in the heavenly tool box. Neither is Jesus a mere accountant who balances t...

If we can’t be positively present and thankful right now without creating a problem, nothing new is ever going to happen. We will only experience what we already agree with and what does not threaten us and our preferred mode of being. We will never experience the unexpected depth and contentment that is always being offered to us from the Father.

In Philippians 4:6–7, Paul sums up an entire theology of prayer practice in very concise form: “Pray with gratitude, and the peace of Christ, which is bigger than knowledge or understanding, will guard both your mind and your heart in Christ Jesus.” Only a pre-existent attitude of gratitude,  a deliberate choice of love over fear, a desire to be positive instead of negative, will allow us to live...

Jesus is the narrow gate…the only way to the Father; the only way into the realities of the Kingdom of God. The wide gate is any other way. This would seem obvious that Jesus is certainly referring to the world, but He is also referring to the religious system of the Pharisees. Their system of observing the laws of the Mosaic Covenant are included in the “wide way” Jesus is condemning.  This episo...

The nature of God’s power is revealed in the helplessness of Jesus on the cross. God’s power is not revealed by being more violent than violent empires, but through absorbing the violence of the world into Christ’s body and by transforming it into pardon and liberation. Whatever image or picture of power we once believed about God should looks like the LAMB slain.

What are your thoughts on Halloween? Are you an autumnal scrooge or do you encourage people to come to your door? There's more history to this day than you may know so before your lock your doors for the evening take a few minutes and listen to this episode.

Jesus fulfilled the law, and in doing so, also finished it. The "until" mentioned in Matthew 5 has been fully accomplished in and through the life and ministry of Jesus. We are free from the law!

In this episode Dr Hester shares a message from the archives that he ministered at California Worship Center. This message shares a profound shift in our perspective concerning Who God has always been! God is a giver!

This episode speaks to the current events (10/23) of what is happening between Israel and Hamas. Where do we find the heart and nature of God in such horrific moments? Can the church broker peace between two warring parties or are we bringing our own god into the mix to exact vengeance?

The people we admire in Scripture may tell us more about ourselves than we think. Do we like people like David and Samson because they reflect the character and nature of God? Or could it be that the reveal more about our own character and nature. Listen now to find out more.

We are thrilled to share this two part conversation with you between Dr Matthew Hester and Bishop Carlos Garcia. In this episode they talk about judging according to righteousness, enemies of God, unity of the family of God, and much more...