Right Start Radio with Pastor Jim Custer

Would you make the hero of your story...a sheep? We've been learning about the Dragon, and the Beast from the sea, and the Beast from the earth - fearsome enemies, all. Finally, our Champion is here to save the day...and He is a lamb. How can this work? But how humiliating would it be for a dragon - horns and claws and all - to be defeated by a lowly lamb? Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS01052022_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 4-6

Economic warfare against individuals: John predicted it 2,000 years ago, and it's here. "Cancel culture" is yesterday's news. Have you heard about "social credit scores?" Soon you may not be able to travel unless you toe the party line on vaccinations; your bank loan may be denied because of something you tweeted. This is a level of authoritarian control that not even George Orwell could have imagined. But God saw it coming, and we who read His Book can be ready for what's coming next. Yesterday and today Jim is preaching on the Antichrist's accomplice, The False Prophet. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS01042022_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 13, 16, 19, 20

The Antichrist will have an Anti-John-the-Baptist! We're brushing up on our major End Times characters. Recently Jim has spoken about "that Serpent of old," the Dragon; then we looked at Satan's crooked Christ, the Beast; and today we focus our attention on the False Prophet. I wouldn't rate him very highly as a prophet, but this lesser beast can at least perform the odd miracle. ...very odd! Pastor Jim will give us 7 things to remember about him. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS01032022_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 13, 16, 19, 20

The world is looking for a peace expert! As 2021 draws to a close, war is in the air. Russia and China threaten much smaller neighbors - but then again, small wars sometimes turn into big wars. Or is it all just one, endless conflict? Who will save humanity from self-destruction? Well, wonder of wonders, a man will appear with the answer! The Bible calls him, The Beast. Jim picks up our discussion about him in Daniel 11, verse 37. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12312021_0.mp3Scripture References: Daniel 11:36-45; Revelation 13

A tyrant is coming who will make Mr. Hitler look like Mr. Rogers! Antichrists come and antichrists go, but the big one - the man the Bible calls "The Beast" - will be terrible. He'll wage all-out war on godliness, whether he finds it in a human being, or a holiday. And at first he'll be successful in his reign of terror. That's one of 7 things we should know about the Man of Sin. In our quick refresher series on the End Times, we've heard about the being known as the Dragon. Our sermon today and Friday will focus on his anti-messiah, The Beast. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12302021_0.mp3Scripture References: Daniel 11:36-45; Revelation 13

Satan's plan is right on schedule - but so is God's! Yesterday we opened a sermon based on Revelation 12 and 13 about the antagonist of God's story. Satan isn't just tempting people to sin, and sowing chaos; he has a plan of action, and he's pursuing it. "So far, so bad." One of the benefits of reading Revelation is that we can see the devil's agenda exposed there, along with his demise. Here's Pastor Jim with Part 2 of, The Dragon. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12292021_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 12-20

You are living in the End Times! Jim returns often to the "back of the Book" because he wants us to become experts on "what is coming on the world." To the generations before us, the book of the Revelation was enlightening - if a little fantastical and hard to believe. To our generation it's life-and-death information. And the far-fetched parts seem more plausible every day. But it's not a book for the merely curious. Jim will give us a list of 4 requirements for understanding John's Apocalypse. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12282021_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 12-20

The old painters were wrong to give Jesus a halo - but He was radiating something! On Christmas Eve we noticed that, even prenatally, God the Son produced supernatural effects in our world. He was a divine Being in a world of us plain old beings! Today Jim will follow this thread through Jesus' life, and even His death. Once you see it, you can't un-see it: He Was Always God. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12272021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1 & 2; Matthew 27

Mary and Elizabeth could have told us when life begins! The so-called "clump of cells" in Mary's womb was causing a spiritual reaction in the fetus inside Elizabeth - and a physical reaction, too! These humble mothers knew more than some of our learned Justices. Starting from this incident, and all through His life, Jesus confronted people with the fact that, though He is human, He is more than that. Jim calls this sermon, He Was Always God. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12242021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1 & 2; Matthew 27

Could God have just turned Himself into a man? Theologians would have fun debating that question, but as it actually happened, He chose to come as a son of David, a descendant of Adam. To do that, He needed to enter this world just like all of us did. Deity fully sharing our humanity - minus our sin - is one of the mysteries Jim is exploring. Here's the conclusion of, God Became Man. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12232021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1

Before Mary was "expecting," all Israel should have been expecting! We imagine that first century Judea was generally hopeful that God would send His Anointed King soon. And there were some who passively expected His arrival. But only a rare few anticipated Messiah's appearance "any moment now." Heaven's preparations for the "first Christmas" had taken a long time, by our calendars, and people had become distracted by their routines. They had lost their focus on the coming joy. Sound familiar? Here's Part 2 of Pastor Jim's sermon, God Became Man. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12222021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1

It's "Mary and Joseph," not "Jane and Tom." The human parents of the Anointed One weren't random people off the street - they weren't even random Jewish people; they were the fruit of generations of divine planning. We've missed or forgotten some things in our celebration of Christmas. One of those is the heavenly selection process that produced the royal lineage of Jesus, and gave Him His earthly "bona fides." Preached one year ago, Jim's sermon is, God Became Man. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12212021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1

There is, after all, "something about that Name." We might have thought that "Immanuel" would be a fitting name for the newborn Messiah. Or "Shiloh." Or one of His other prophetic names. But the angel, under God's direction, instructed His human parents to Call His Name, "Jesus." There is power in that Name, and that's why His enemies hate it so much. Here's Jim with a Christmas-week edition of Right Start. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12202021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1:30-35

Angels don't stutter! When one of God's messengers appears with a word for us, we'd better listen closely; he's going to say a lot in a few words, and he's not going to repeat himself. The announcement to Mary was meant for our ears, as well. Are we paying attention? Pastor Jim will help us focus on four aspects of that communication, in his sermon, Call His Name, "Jesus." Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12172021_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1:30-35

Our world has been invaded by God! Have you been invaded by God? Yesterday Jim asked, Who is Jesus?, and we started to look at some of the many reasons to believe that Jesus is God-made-flesh. We'll complete that list today. These are events compiled by John, and it's worth repeating that John almost certainly knew the Lord better than anyone on earth. But his purpose is not to change our minds, intellectually. It's so that, "believing, you may have life in His name." Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12162021_0.mp3Scripture References: John 20:30,31

What would convince your neighbor, or loved one, that Jesus is the Son of God? Well, what convinced you? Today and tomorrow we'll consider the question, Who is Jesus? It's one of the most important questions we can ask, and many have come up with the wrong answer. The top expert on the subject is a man named John; he may have known Christ better than anyone. He was persuaded that Jesus is God-in-the-flesh. And he wrote to persuade others. So let's listen to his evidence. Here's Pastor Jim. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12152021_1.mp3Scripture References: John 20:30,31

Have you noticed that people who talk about "The true meaning of Christmas" are often mistaken? After 2,000 years, everyone should know what the Nativity is all about. But, no. The advertisers tell us it's about "giving" (their products); the greeting card companies focus on "peace" (or possibly snow); and the humanists tell us that Jesus came to make us feel good about ourselves. Well, Why Did He Come? Jim will call out some wrong guesses, then give us the Scriptural answers. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12142021_1.mp3Scripture References: Luke 1:26-45

Most of us love a good mystery! If we define "good mystery" as "one we can figure out ourselves," then the Bible will disappoint us over and over again. Because the secrets revealed in its pages were devised by an Author much smarter than we are. As Paul closes his letter to the Christians in Rome - reluctantly, it seems - he has a few last words of warning, and encouragement. We'll be in Romans 16, of course, but the Apostle's words about "mysteries manifested" have sent Jim's thoughts to another book. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12132021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 16

Some churches are all creed and no compassion. Others love people, but forget principles. We must have both! When Paul wrote to the Romans he wasn't drafting an academic dissertation. But on the other hand he wasn't composing a warm Christian greeting card. He was "speaking the truth, in love." He was connecting theology to real, flesh-and-blood human beings. The final message in our Romans series is, Be Wise About What is Good. Here's Pastor Jim with Part 2. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12102021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 16

Paul was a "people person." Who knew? Saul the Pharisee was a ruthless, cold-hearted man. He woke up every morning with hatred and murder in his heart. As the born-again Paul he had a wide circle of friends - and family. We know him so well for his theological mind that we might miss the dramatic change God made in his heart. What does this mean to us? Let's find out, as Pastor Jim launches the final lesson of our Romans series, Be Wise About What is Good. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12092021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 16

Paul would not have been "Paul" without prayer! The biblical giants of faith - including the great Apostle Paul - weren't so spiritual that they could go a while without checking in with Headquarters! It almost seems like a 1:1 relationship: Those who do the most, pray the most. The author of the book of Romans will even give us some suggestions on what to pray about. We're in chapter 15 with Pastor Jim. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12082021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 15; Acts 9

It's hard to focus on your task if you don't know what your task is! And it's difficult to check the effectiveness of your strategy if you don't have one! Paul knew the scope of his work, and he had a scheme for getting it done. Nothing complicated: it's a strategy that will work, and does work, today. Here's Jim with Part 2 of his sermon, The Heart of the Missionary - Paul. He's taken us to Acts, Chapter 9. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12072021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 15; Acts 9

We're not God's puppets... but we can be His instruments! "Oh, to do something lasting and meaningful," our hearts cry. To please God, to bless people, to leave a legacy - these are things that even non-Christians want, though they may not know it yet! We all long to be used as an instrument in the hands of our Maker. Paul knew quite a bit about that. Let's listen as Jim advances our study of Romans 15. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12062021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 15; Acts 9

God must have found Paul pretty funny! They say, "If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans." Well, Paul kept entering items on his calendar, only to have an invisible hand erase them. Would the Apostle ever make it to Rome, much less Spain? These are good reminders to us about holding our plans loosely, and writing our schedules in pencil. We're all following the divine itinerary. We're in the later chapters of Romans, but Jim has taken us back to Chapter 1 to wrap up his message called, Living the Good Life. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12032021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 15

Our heroes are human. As we walk toward the end of the book of Romans, Jim will remind us of the beginning. And we'll get a glimpse of the great Apostle Paul in the humble state that he shares with all of us: his weakness and his need. Paul, too, is looking back and looking forward as he writes this letter. Let's pick up in Chapter 15, highlighting the goodness and the knowledge that are gifts - not only to the believers in Rome, but to all Christians. Here's Jim with the middle part of his sermon, Living the Good Life. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12022021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 15

Was Paul flattering the Roman Christians when he told them they were "full of goodness?" Recall what Jesus said on this topic: "Only One is good." And we read from Paul's own pen earlier in this letter, "There is none righteous, no, not one." So what's changed? We'll think about that and more, as we spend some time in what Pastor Jim calls the "neglected parts" of the book of Romans. We begin the new month with a new sermon. This one's called, Living the Good Life. Here's Pastor Jim to open with prayer. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12012021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 15

Our freedom of conscience in Christ is a good thing. But the devil can use good things! As we've been studying Romans 14 we've been thinking with Paul about the principle of "Christian liberty." Not every issue is black-and-white, and differing views - on the nonessentials - are welcome in the church. But freedom is a dangerous thing. We need to be careful that our "rights" don't lead to wrongs. Pastor Jim will begin with prayer, then we'll hear his complete sermon, Let Us No Longer Criticize Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11302021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 14:13-18

How can you glorify God by eating something that I'm glorifying God by not eating? It's interesting, isn't it - our squabbles about the gray areas? Why has the Lord left them gray? He could have tacked another book on to the end of the Bible, maybe called "Frequently Argued Questions." But He has left some ambiguities, maybe to help us learn to love all those people who are getting it wrong! Here's the conclusion to the sermon, Never Be a Stumbling Block. Pastor Jim will read Romans 14, verse 2. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11292021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 14

If you "always let your conscience be your guide," you're forgetting someone! Paul pens a radical idea in Romans 14: Since there will be differences of opinion in the church, for the sake of unity I should be constrained by someone else's conscience! With the "pros" and the "cons" both bending over backwards to accommodate each other, there won't be any disputes about doubtful matters. Well, we obviously haven't listened to that wisdom. Let's start today, with Pastor Jim's sermon, Never Be a Stumbling Block Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11262021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 14

God delegates some of His authority to government. Easy to understand; a little harder to apply, sometimes! The Apostles were quick to teach us that Christians should be good citizens, even if the government isn't good government. Civil authorities are under heaven's authority, ultimately. Now, in practice this principle gets tested. We'll need some Scriptural insight to work it out. Pastor Jim's in Romans 13 to finish his sermon, There is No Authority Except From God. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11252021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 13:1-10

What if God's deputies don't act much like God? Our politicians don't seem to realize that they're servants of the Most High - some of them seem to think they are God! What should Christians do? Well, the first thing we should do is: Go to the Scriptures. And there we'll find that our situation is not uncommon. We have both instructions and examples for times like these. Today Jim opens the book of Romans to Chapter 13 to show us, There is No Authority Except From God. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11242021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 13:1-10

As we disengage from the world, we're to drop into gear with other Christians! When we read, "Don't be conformed to the world; but be transformed...," we might imagine that Paul means a private, personal transformation. But he goes on to write about our relationships with other believers. This isn't some monastic inner journey we're on; we need others. And amazingly, they need us! Here's the second half of Jim's sermon, Learning to Give God Pleasure. He's commenting on Romans 12:3. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11232021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 12:1-9

What is the goal of your life? If you answered, "Uh...," keep listening! The Apostle Paul wrote, "Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him." Now, that's a goal worth getting out of bed for! And as we know, big goals force us to realign our lives, in order to achieve them. But is it even possible to "please" God - to make Him happier than He already is? Again Jim will help us uncover the truths of the book of Romans. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11222021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 12:1-9

We need to have our drives reformatted! I should go easy on the computer metaphors since I know so little about the things, but that's what today's message brought to mind: God wants to delete all of our corrupted mental files, and re-set our minds to run on a new Operating System. Our heads, our hearts, our bodies - He invites us to submit our whole selves to Him. We're looking at the first couple of verses of Romans 12 as we conclude Jim's sermon, Be Transformed, Not Conformed. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11192021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:25 - 12:2

Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11182021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:25 - 12:2

Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11172021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:25 - 12:2

Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11162021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:25-26

Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11152021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:25-26

We tend to think of our times as the "normal times." OK, maybe not the last couple of years, but in general we take the world's present condition to be more or less the usual state of things. Today Jim will remind us that we're actually in an extraordinary period - it's an age suspended in prophetic time. Jesus called it the "Times of the Gentiles." And when those times are over, Israel will be given its greatest miracle. Jim will pick up the message at Romans 11:21. It's called, Mercy Wins. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11122021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:6-32

Always remember that you're unique - just like everyone else! Paul is going to break some bad news to us: We're not special. The Jews were often tempted to think that God loved them because they were more lovable. But He flatly contradicted that notion. Now it's the Gentiles' turn to be enticed by pride - Gentile Christians, no less! But, as we'll hear today, we're all in the same boat. Let's re-join Jim in Romans for the middle part of his message, Mercy Wins Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11112021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:6-32

The Chosen People became the enemies of God. But Jesus did say, "Love your enemies." There are some powerful truths revealed in Romans, chapter 11. Jim calls this the "Mount Everest of Scripture." It will be challenging to scale, but the view from the top will be magnificent. Paul will tell us that in rejecting the Messiah, the house of Israel made God their adversary - a terrifying thought - but that He still loves them. And that paradox drives the sermon, Mercy Wins. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11102021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11:6-32

Didn't the Jews kill - literally kill - their only Hope for salvation? As we've walked through Romans 9, 10 and 11 we've pondered Paul's explanation of a deep problem: How can our faithful God keep His covenant with a faithless group of people? And today we'll find that this was not a problem for God at all, but a way to open the door for us, the Gentiles. We're in Romans 11 with Pastor Jim as he concludes his message, God's Wisdom Reflected in God's Judgment. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11092021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11

“We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything,” said Thomas Edison. Ignorance about the universe is not our problem; science begins with the confession, "I don't know." Our problem is that we won't admit our ignorance, and so we're trapped in the darkness of our own speculations and "fudge factors." Humility is required, whether we want to learn about physical realities or spiritual ones. And in that humility we'll find wonder, and we'll learn to worship the Only Wise God. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11082021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 11

A fragment. A vestige. Residue. Those are other words for "remnant." A remnant, in our world, is not very important. It's a scrap, maybe even a "leftover." It's kind of a nuisance, really. It might be more trouble that it's worth to keep it around. But in God's kingdom the remnant is the precious part; it's the pure gold, free of the dross. As we look at the conclusion of Romans 10, we'll see that the Master Plan has always been about this faithful few, the remnant. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11052021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 10:11-32

God was speaking to humanity before the Jews existed! The sons of Israel were given the high honor of transmitting God's words to the world. But instead of becoming humble about this gift, they turned proud. Instead of opening their hearts to the Theme of the message, they were going to be the last to know. And all the while, the Lord is speaking. He is speaking to all who will listen. We'll be in Romans 10 after a quick reminder from the book of Acts. Here's Part 2 of Jim's sermon, Does God Keep His Promises? Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11042021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 10:11-32

Has Israel been replaced? Replacement Theology says that you can cross out every promise to the Jewish nation in the Old Testament, and write in "the church" above it. That doctrine has some serious problems, maybe starting with Paul's argument in Romans 9 through 11. We're right in the middle of that inspired explanation. The Apostle will insist that God is not finished with Israel, even though He's now calling others into His church. The question is, Does God Keep His Promises? Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11032021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 10:11-32

We all tend to think of God as our tribal deity. "The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob" isn't just the national idol of Israel, like Dagon was the god of the Philistines. Yahweh is the one true God, the Lord of heaven and earth. He may have spoken to and through the Hebrews, but in among those written records are plans to bring Gentiles into His family. This was another blind spot for the Jewish people. Today Jim concludes his sermon, One for All. And again we're in Romans 10. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11022021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 10:1-13

You could say that God has only one requirement of us. That single demand from our Creator is righteousness. Or, as I like to say, rightness. The commandments, the laws, everything in both Testaments, all boils down to Job's original question: "How can a man be just before God?" In his letter to the Romans Paul explained how God's righteousness works. And it will work; we will encounter it one way, or another. Here's Jim to open a new sermon called, One for All. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11012021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 10:1-13

Have you ever seen a bird crash into a window? The poor bird can knock itself out - or worse - thinking he can just fly through this opening, no problem. But there is a problem: there's an obstacle there that he can't see. As we come to the summary of Romans 9 Paul writes about an obstacle that the Jews didn't see: the "stumbling stone." Today we'll find out why God operates as He does. It's all for the benefit of the "objects of His mercy." Here's Jim to conclude, Potter's Right Over His Clay. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS10292021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 9:14-33

Adam was made of dirt. So comparing us to clay is a very close analogy. But we're not ceramic figurines - Paul compares us to clay vessels. What kind of vessels are we? Well, some for display, and some for ...dishonor. Does the Potter have the right to make both kinds of containers? Or do the bowls and basins have a legitimate complaint against Him? Understanding God's sovereignty and our responsibility will form a foundation for the rest of this section of Romans. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS10282021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 9:14-33

If God is sovereign, then isn't He also responsible? If the Almighty "elects" some people and hardens the hearts of others, aren't we off the hook? We can't sin if we can't really choose. Paul, playing devil's advocate in Romans 9, puts it this way: “Why does God still blame us? For who is able to resist His will?” He answers with an earthy illustration. We're not puppets; we're more like pottery. Here's Part 1 of Jim's sermon, Potter's Right Over His Clay. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS10272021_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 9:14-33