Legacy Bible Podcast

In Episode 134 of The Legacy Bible Podcast, Rev. Chuck Rains continues an important study in the book of Galatians, examining Paul’s defense of his apostleship and, more importantly, his defense of the true gospel of Jesus Christ. This message addresses a foundational question: Is salvation based on what we do, or on what Christ has already done? Using Paul’s confrontation with the Apostle Peter a...

This episode continues the study of Paul's message in Galatians and examines the believer's new identity and freedom in Christ. The teaching begins by revisiting the importance of God's Word as the ultimate standard for truth and the role of God's love working through believers. God's grace supplies everything necessary for an eternal relationship with Him, while God's peace demonstrates the ongoi...

Christ Is the Only Hope Jesus told His disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them and that they would be His witnesses. The Apostle Paul expressed the same confidence in the Gospel, declaring that he was not ashamed of it because it is the power of God unto salvation. — Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16 The world desperately needs the message of Jesus Christ. People search for...

Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus Christ? In Episode 131 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we continue exploring the biblical call to evangelism and the responsibility of every believer to share the gospel. This powerful message brings the subject of evangelism close to home by challenging us to consider the people who are already part of our daily lives. Our spouses, children, grandchildren,...

Welcome to Episode 130 of the Legacy Bible Podcast. In this message, we examine the biblical responsibility and privilege of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a lost world. Jesus gave His followers a clear command: they were to be His witnesses, beginning where they were and extending to the uttermost parts of the earth. The Great Commission is not simply a calling for a select few—it is an...

What does it mean to truly hear from God—and how can we know whether we are following His will? In Episode 129 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we return to Acts 11 and follow Peter as he explains to the apostles what happened when he entered the home of Cornelius, a Gentile, and witnessed the Holy Spirit come upon those who received the gospel. Peter's experience challenged deeply held prejudices and...

In Episode 128 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we continue our series, "What Kind of People Does God Use?" by examining one of the most remarkable evangelistic encounters in Scripture—the conversion of Cornelius in Acts 10. This message shifts from God's preparation of His servants to God's preparation of those who are ready to hear the gospel. Through the life of Cornelius, we discover that God is a...

What kind of people does God delight to use for His kingdom? In Part 3 of this series, we discover that God uses believers whose lives are centered on Jesus Christ. As the early church devoted themselves to God's Word, genuine fellowship, prayer, and worship, their love for Christ overflowed into bold and effective witness. Their testimony was not driven by methods or programs but by hearts transf...

In Part 2 of this powerful study, we continue exploring one of the most practical questions every believer should ask: What kind of people does God use? This message reveals that God is not looking for naturally gifted people—He is looking for prepared people. Through the examples of the apostles at Pentecost and Moses' call to lead Israel, we discover that God's servants are equipped through His...

(Part 1 of a multi part series) What kind of person does God choose to accomplish His work? Many Christians believe God can only use those who are exceptionally gifted, highly educated, or spiritually mature. In this powerful message, we discover that Scripture teaches something entirely different. God delights in using ordinary men and women who are surrendered to Him. Beginning with the discoura...

In Episode 124 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we continue through 1 Thessalonians 2 with a timeless Father's Day message that explores God's design for biblical fatherhood. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's example of spiritual leadership, this sermon challenges fathers—and every believer who influences others—to build relationships on the unchanging foundation of God's Word. True love does more than...

In Episode 123 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, Pastor Chuck Raines explores what it truly means to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 7, John 8, John 12, and 2 Corinthians 5, he demonstrates that Jesus spoke only what the Father gave Him to speak—and calls every believer to follow that same example. This message reminds us that witnessing is never meant to be driven by guilt, fear,...

Who are you really speaking for—yourself or the Lord? In Episode 122 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we continue through a powerful message from Rev. Chuck Rains examining the account of Balaam in Numbers 22. While Balaam is remembered for the talking donkey, this message reveals a much deeper spiritual lesson: God's servants must faithfully proclaim God's truth rather than pursuing personal ambition...

Can people really change? Is Christianity simply about becoming a better person, or does God offer something far greater? In Episode 121 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, Rev. Chuck Rains explores one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith: the new birth. Continuing his emphasis on the trustworthiness of God's Word, he explains that salvation is not self-improvement, religious reform, o...

In Episode 120 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, Rev. Chuck Rains explores the powerful account of the healing at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. On Pentecost Sunday, he contrasts the heart of man with the heart of God through the story of a man who suffered for thirty-eight years before encountering Jesus Christ. This message reveals Christ’s compassion for the lonely, broken, and forgotten. More impo...

What is a mother according to God's design? In this message, we examine Scripture's picture of womanhood, marriage, motherhood, and the fear of the Lord as the foundation for a life that glorifies Christ. Drawing from Genesis and Proverbs 31, this episode explores God's purpose in creating women, the role of a godly wife and mother, and the lasting influence of faithfulness in the home. The world...

What does true biblical giving really look like? Is it simply a financial obligation, or is it an act of worship flowing from a heart transformed by Christ? In Episode 118 of The Legacy Bible Podcast, we revisit a powerful 1988 message centered on the lives of faithful believers whose examples revealed the heart of Christian fellowship and sacrificial love. Through the testimonies of Lee Kervis an...

In Episode 117 of The Legacy Bible Podcast, we continue exploring the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit and discover how God's Spirit brings believers into the reality of sonship through Jesus Christ. This message examines what it means to be children of God, heirs with Christ, and recipients of an inheritance that stretches into eternity. Through passages in Galatians, Romans, Ephesians, Titus...

In Episode 116 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we journey through one of the most powerful prophetic themes in Scripture: the coming reign of Jesus Christ as King. Beginning with the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, this message traces God’s promises from Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, through the prophecies of Christ, and into the future kingdom yet to come. This episode explo...

What does it truly mean to be one in Christ? In this powerful teaching, we explore the deep, life-changing work of the Holy Spirit—who reveals our identity, secures our inheritance, and actively transforms us into the likeness of Jesus. Drawing from Ephesians 1, Romans 8, Hebrews 2, and Galatians 5, this episode unpacks the reality that believers are already made holy, accepted, and adopted into G...

What does it truly mean to be saved—and who actually does the work? In Episode 114 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore the powerful, life-changing work of the Holy Spirit in the believer. Salvation is not achieved by human effort but is entirely the work of God, applied through the Spirit. From the washing of regeneration to the miracle of new birth, and the unbreakable seal that secures us fo...

In episode 113 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore the incredible reality of what God has already given to every believer through Jesus Christ. From the gift of eternal life to the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, this message reminds us that we are not lacking—we are fully supplied. Drawing from 2 Peter 1 and supporting scriptures, we examine how God has provided all things that pertain t...

Was the Holy Spirit active in the Old Testament—and if so, how? In Episode 112 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore the powerful truth that salvation has always been the work of God through faith—never by works, law, or ritual. From Adam and Eve to Abraham, and from David to today, the same Holy Spirit has been drawing people to God, regenerating hearts, and sealing believers for eternity. This...

What does it truly mean to be righteous before God? And how has salvation always worked—from the Old Testament to today? In Episode 111 of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful truth that God’s righteousness is given freely—not earned. Through a rich study of Romans 3 and Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, this episode explores the unchanging foundation of salvation:...

What does it really mean to live the Christian life? Many believers know the Word, attend church, and pray regularly—but still struggle to grow. In this episode, we confront a sobering truth from Scripture: knowledge without surrender leads to spiritual stagnation. Looking at the church in Corinth, we explore how it’s possible to be deeply taught yet remain carnal—living more like the world than l...