Promised Life Today

The mystery of the wise men and how they found Jesus in a house.

Christmas is a very busy and stressful time of the year and it shouldn't be. Find out how God wants us to be and rest in His promises, provisions and peace this year.

Who doesn't need hear some good news? Everyday we are bombarded with bad news in our world on an 24/7 basis, bad news everywhere and everyday. In the gospel of Luke though is the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and it was and is always good news, good news that the sins would be forgiven, good news that its for all people from everywhere. Do you need to hear some good news today? Listen as we continue in "The Birth of Christ" series this Christmas season.

Everyone faces fear in life; have you ever thought about the fear that Joseph faced after finding out that Mary was pregnant? Learn how to overcome fears that life sometimes throws our way. Our plans are not always God's plans.

As the Christmas season is upon us, we begin our series with Mary. Mary discovered in one day that God had great plans, promises and power for her life ahead. Listen and find out what Mary discovered and how it affects you and your life today.

The Bible tells us that we are created in the image of God. Listen as pastor Michael Barnes explains the meaning of this phrase that is in the first book and chapter of the Bible.

Being thirsty can be a problem, especially if there is no water. Have you ever been thirsty for God? Desiring a refreshing and replenishing relationship with God? In this sermon we take a look at Psalm 42 as the writer is longing for restored relationship with his maker.

Do you find yourself in a pit? How can you get out of the pits of every day life and rise to a pinnacle of praising a Holy God who created you? This message will help you out of the pit and onto the pinnacle.

Have you ever felt unimportant or insignificant? If you have you are not alone, insignificance attacks all of us and steals away our joy. Each person is someone very special to Jesus and Mathew the disciple is a good example of this, being a tax collector was a hated position and yet Jesus called him to serve.

We all face challenges in life and we try different avenues to overcome these challenges and fears. Have you ever tried God to help you? This sermon focuses on trusting God in difficult times.

How do you know that you are really hearing the gospel? Their are many who preach and there are many outlets to hear preaching, but not all preaching is the gospel. Tune in and listen to what true gospel really is!

Everyone has a name and everything is named but there is only ONE name that can give you peace, security and a permanent place in heaven and that name is Jesus.

Often all of us will allow other gods into our lives sometimes unaware, they just sneak in and steal away our time with the One True God. In this sermon titled "No Other God" it reminds us that God wants us to always put Him first in anything and everything.

Do you sometimes feel hopeless and lack joy and peace? People have a deep desire for hope, peace and joy in their lives but often look for it in all the wrong places and settle for a temporary enjoyment only to find out they need something else. In this message pastor Michael Barnes present the way to everlasting hope, joy and peace that can only be found in Christ Jesus as the Apostle Paul taught the Romans.

Each convert of Jesus is special and unique in its own way, but Jesus had one convert who was very remarkable and he is known as the thief on the cross. Can you imagine meeting Jesus in your final hour on earth? Many do and this man proves that Jesus is interested in all. Listen to this remarkable sermon about a remarkable convert at the cross.

Why do we call the church God's house? Why did Jesus get so upset when He saw what was actually taken place at the Temple? Sometimes today in our modern world we can loose focus on what matters the most and we need to be very cautious when it comes to dealing with God's house. Listen as Pastor, Michael Barnes explains the reasoning behind Jesus's anger.

There are things in our lives that our unavoidable. Things we didn't ask for nor want, but they are there. What is this best way to cope? This sermon will answer that question and what is best for you and how to put some things behind us.

There is a man in the bible who thought he had everything only to find out that his soul would be required by God that very night. He had put his trust in material things and his own successes. This lesson teaches us that if we don't put God first everything else soon becomes useless.

How can you know for certain that you have eternal Life? Jesus has already proved that eternal life is available to all who will believe in Him and the Apostle John wrote us some very encouraging words of assurance. In this sermon we will ask and answer three important questions. 1.Where is eternal life found. 2.When does eternal life begin? 3.How can one have assurance of eternal life?

It is said that today is the first day of the rest of your life, there is truth in that statement. How you live your life will also reveal who you serve in your life. In this audio sermon by pastor Michael G. Barnes he will explain that when the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to Rome, he wanted them to know that "Now is the time to let Jesus Christ be Lord of your life."

King David wrote some of the most heart felt words in Psalm 51, it was a psalm of repentance to God after his moral failure with Bathsheba and Nathan calling his sin out to him. This sermon will take you straight to those scenes in King David's life with Nathan confronting him in the throne room and David realizing that he must turn and repent to God and be cleansed from haunting past. Maybe there is something in your past that you need forgiveness for, it's never to late and God is waiting for you to make that confession.

Grace; Whats it all about? Grace is a gift from God. Find out what true grace is and how to receive it in this sermon by Michael G. Barnes.

A special thank you for listening to our podcast. I am grateful to each listener and my prayer is that you receive encouragement from God's word as we preach, teach and learn together. God bless each of you! Please check out the book I have authored on Amazon. 1. The Eden Effect:Sin in the Garden. 2. The Bible and Homosexuality. 3. The Kingdom of Heaven. Thanks again for listening!

Where or who do you turn to when chaos erupts in the world you live in? The palmist turned to God and so should we.

What does it mean to be justified? What does it mean to be sanctified? How can we understand the true meaning of these theological words? Listen as pastor Michael Barnes explains how you must be justified and how you can be justified.

What does it mean to be totally dedicated to the Lord? What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said to present yourselves a living sacrifice? It all may sound a bit confusing but it is not. In this sermon from the book of Romans the Apostle Paul wanted us to learn how we can be completely dedicated to serving Christ in everything we do.

Do you suffer from low self esteem? You are not alone because most people do. In this sermon you will discover the symptoms that indicate a proper lack of love for self, why people lack a proper love for themselves and how you can develop a proper love for self and Jesus gave the answer for the developing of the right self-esteem that you and I need.

You and I are in the world but as Christians the Bible states that we are not of the world, we are a Godly people because we believed in Jesus as the Savior of the world. When Christ or (God in the flesh) came to the earth we read that the creation itself didn't recognize or accept Him, they had abandoned their creator God and made for themselves other gods. Listen to this power packed sermon by Michael G. Barnes from the gospel of John on how to live in the world when you're heart and soul has a different focus.

Daniel was known as a man of prayer and it paid off. When those around him became jealous the only thing they could accuse him of was praying everyday to God. Praying led Daniel into the lions den but it also led him out alive and untouched. Listen as pastor Michael Barnes explains in this dramatic sermon on a situation in Daniels life and how it can help you also in your everyday life.

Everyone wants to love and to be loved. The Apostle Paul mentions that there are 8 things that love does not do; do you know what they are? Listen to this sermon by Michael G. Barnes as he explains what love is NOT.

We as Christians are supposed to have a love for all mankind, we respond differently than the world would respond because God showed His love for us. God wants us to to show love by being patient, kind to others; but how? In this sermon by Michael G. Barnes he teaches us from the chapter on love in I Corinthians 13:1-8 on how to love those we may not even know. You may be interested in books by Michael G. Barnes on Amazon.com. Michael has written, "The Eden Effect:Sin in the Garden," & "The Kingdom of Heaven."

Sometimes it's not easy to put your trust in God but it is best. There are situations in life where the only choice you have is to trust the One who knows all things and what is best for us. The children of Israel found themselves in a place where only God could save them and He did. Listen as Michael Barnes explains how to trust God in difficult situations by exposing scripture in the book of Exodus and the crossing of the Red Sea.

Hosea calls for a national repentance to return back to the Lord. Israel had departed from the Lord their worship, words and works. We all need to return to the Lord and truly worship Him. Listen as pastor/speaker and international selling author Michael G. Barnes explains.

God has set the guidelines and rules for living a life pleasing to Him, however man has completely redesigned God's plans to please himself. This has been a problem almost since the beginning of time, every nation needs God to survive. Listen to this sermon by pastor/speaker and author Michael G. Barnes on the subject of "A Nation in Need."

America is slowly turning its back against its Creator God by allowing disgusting things and actions to take place and calling it a choice. We deceive people in letting them think its okay when God calls it sin and we have abandoned moral laws. When troubles strikes though we call out for God to bless us and this country. We want to do as we please and have God's blessing also but it doesn't work that way, God wants whole worship directed at Him. Find out what we need to do to get back to God and receive His blessings in this sermon by pastor/speaker and author Michael G. Barnes. Why America?

Who is the Almighty God? Does God need to prove His existence? Gods presence is all around us and all we have to do is to take time to look at our surroundings and observe God's handiwork. Do you know how? Listen to this sermon by pastor/speaker and author Michael G. Barnes.

What does it mean to be successful? What the world and the Lord say about success is totally different, find out why in this sermon by pastor/speaker and author Michael G. Barnes

The Word of God, the Living Word, the Law of Life all describe the Bible. But what do we mean by them?

The Christian life is not always easy, we all have our struggles. How are we suppose to conduct ourselves in all situations? The Bible gives us a detailed description and pastor Michael Barnes explains in this powerful, heartfelt message on Christian conduct.

If you have ever faced anything in life that was difficult you are not alone. When overwhelmed by life's struggles; where do you turn? Listen as Michael Barnes explains how God keeps His promises and leads us on our journey of life.

If Jesus showed at your house today, would you be prepared? Mary was but her sister Martha wasn't, find out the difference between the two and how to be prepared to welcome Jesus into your home.

In this sermon "Touching the Living Christ" by Michael G. Barnes he explains the needs people have in life. Maybe you have a need today that only Jesus can meet or maybe you are perplexed about situations in life itself. Listen in on a certain scene in the Bible where needs were fulfilled by the Jesus.

Listen as Pastor, Michael G. Barnes speaks on "The Mother a Child Needs" from God's word.

Promised Life Today is a podcast of the scriptural truth of God's word. Michael is an international selling author/writer of Christian books and preaches each week. Michael's messages are downloaded each week here at sermon.net

Most people are on a life conquest to find peace, happiness and joy and they usually look in the wrong places. Where do you find real peace in life? There is an answer. Listen as pastor Michael G. Barnes explains how the risen Christ gives peace in a world full of trouble and doubt!

How would you react if you went to the graveside of a loved one only to find out that the grave was empty? This very event happened at the grave of Jesus and we thank God for that it did? Find out why it was was empty and the importance it plays in our salvation.

What is 'Palm Sunday' all about? Palm Sunday represents the coming of the King (Jesus) on his way to the cross. Listen as pastor Michael Barnes explains this very important occurrence in Jesus life and yours. The King is coming! Are you Ready?

When a person confesses Jesus as Lord and Savior that person receives a complete cleansing known as being washed in the blood. If your saved then you have been washed in the blood and without the blood there is no cleansing. Only the blood of Jesus can save and clean us up to make us fit for heaven. Listen as pastor Michael G. Barnes explains in this sermon; "Washed in The Blood."

Jesus ask the disciples a question that we all will someday have to answer. Find out the details of this question and ask yourself, "who is Jesus to you."

Are you going through a storm in life right now? Does anxiety, fear or loneliness surround you? The disciples felt this also on the sea of Galilee even when Jesus was with them in the boat during a strong storm. It was at that moment they realized that Jesus had power to calm the storm and their fears. Listen as Pastor Michael G Barnes explains!

Promised Life Today is a podcast of the scriptural truth of God's word. Michael is an international selling author/writer of Christian books and preaches each week. Michael's messages are downloaded each week here at sermon.net