Set Free is a daily, 10 minute discussion with Australian author & teacher Ken Legg. For more great Christian radio from Australia, visit Vision Christian Radio online for more great content at www.vision.org.au.
This week on Set Free, we're diving into Matthew chapter 13 as we study some of Jesus' parables about evangelism and growing the church. Good insight on Set Free with Ken Legg!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you forgive someone, but they continue doing wrong to you or others, what should you do? Are we to continue forgiving indefinitely or should we take some sort of action? Ken Legg sheds some light on the subject today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How important is confession and repentance in the process of forgiveness? And is it possible to truly forgive someone if they don't confess or repent? Join Ken Legg as he continues his look at Forgiveness, on today's edition of Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been said that ???The first, and often only person, to be healed by forgiveness is the person who does the forgiving???. If you've been listening to Set Free this week you'll know the dangers of keeping unforgiveness in our hearts. So today, Ken Legg will bring some very practical advice on how to be set free of the bondage that comes with unforgiveness.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when we don't forgive others? Ken Legg says it leads to bitterness and resentment in our own lives. Tune in for an important warning on unforgiveness in our hearts. That's today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesus died to take away our sin, and we're forgiven when we accept his free gift of salvation. It's the fundamental basics of the Christian faith. But if God has forgiven us, why do so many Christians keep feeling guilty about their sin? Join Ken Legg as he begins his week-long study on Forgiveness, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The old hymn encourages us to ???count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done???. It's true that when we stop to think about it, we see that we're incredibly blessed by God in this life. But that's just the beginning - today on Set Free, Ken Legg has a look at the eternal blessings that God is waiting to give us.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's funny that the world attributes all our woes and sufferings to God. You may have read on your insurance policy that your home may receive flood or cyclone damage as an ???act of God???! But the world doesn't know who to attribute the GOOD things in life to. Join Ken Legg today as he continues his series on The Blessing of Abraham, on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Legg continues his series on The Blessing of Abraham today, by looking at more ways that God blesses us. He says that while we should be very wary of 'prosperity teaching', we shouldn't completely throw the baby out with the bathwater. Find out what Ken means as he takes a look at the Bible's teaching on God's blessings???that's today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever been asked which famous people from history you'd like to have over for dinner? You might enjoy a dinner party with Winston Churchill, Shakespeare, Beethoven and the apostle Peter, for example. What if you could invite God Himself to share a meal? Abraham in the Bible had the privilege of a meal with the God of the Universe in human form, and this special friendship is a blessing enjoyed not only by Abraham, but can also be ours today. Join Ken Legg as he continues his series on The Blessing of Abraham, today on Set Free!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When God called Abraham, He promised to bless him and his seed???.and Ken Legg says that doesn't just apply to his natural descendants, Israel, but also to his Spiritual seed, the Church. That's us! Find out more about God's blessing for us this week on Set Free with Ken Legg.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever tried to make a deal with God? Prayed something like, ???God, if you'll just do this one thing for me, I'll go to church every Sunday for the rest of my life??? or ???I'll put a big sum of money in the offering plate this week??????! On Set Free today, Ken Legg reminds us that we can't buy miracles!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have YOU ever been on the receiving end of a miracle? You probably have - although you may not count it as such. We tend to think of 'miracles' as big things - but as Ken Legg explains today, God does lots of 'little' miracles in our lives too. Are you giving Him the credit for it? Find out more on Set Free, today!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever stopped to think that maybe a 'healing meeting' or crusade is actually placing limits on God? It's assuming that God's going to work a specific miracle at that specific time in that specific place, and through that specific person???it's asking God to do the miracles on OUR terms, and in some ways, that's limiting God. Find out the who, where and when of 'Miracles' on Set Free with Ken Legg, today!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Legg continues his series on Miracles today by beginning to dispel some common myths in the Church. Today he'll explain why asking God for miracles 'on demand' is unbiblical. Join Ken Legg for Set Free, today!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a believer in God, are YOU able to perform miracles? Or maybe you need a special anointing, or you need to do a course on healing? Ken Legg delves into what the Bible says about who can perform miracles???.as he begins his week-long series on Miracles today on Set Free. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's one of the most quoted, and most mis-quoted verses in the Bible - ???judge not, lest ye be judged???. But Ken Legg points out that we're actually commanded in the Bible to judge in many situations???we'll have a look at when, why and how we should judge, today on Set Free with Ken Legg.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could it be, that when we feel bad about ourselves we look for faults in others, in order to feel a little bit better about ourselves? Ken Legg continues his series on Judging on Set Free today, by pointing out that all sins are as bad as each other, and we're ALL guilty of sinning!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Legg says that one strategy of the devil is to try to get you to believe that you have to become what you already are. On Set Free today, Ken will explain more about who we are, and who God created us to be. It's part of his series on Judging, this week on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A W Tozer said: ???What you believe about God is the most important thing about you???. So what do YOU believe about God, and how does it affect the way you think and act? Ken Legg explains, as part of his series on Judging, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Ken Legg kicks off his series on Judging by talking about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden. What's the connection? Find out on Set Free today!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Set Free we've learnt about the importance of sharing our faith with those around us. Today, we'll have a look at how the modern Missionary Movement was started, and how we can be part of taking the gospel to those people in the world who have never had an opportunity to hear it before. Some great motivation to get out and share with all nations, today on Set Free with Ken Legg.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Bible times, the Jews were very reluctant to share the gospel with the Greeks. Ken Legg says that this same type of prejudice is still happening in our church today. Find out what he means, today on Set Free!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If someone asked you to explain the Gospel to them, what would you say? And what Bible verses would you show them? Ken Legg has some ideas to get you started, on Set Free today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than 75% of new Christians were introduced to the Gospel through a friend or family member. Clearly it's effective to share with people with whom we have a relationship. So who are YOU sharing the Gospel with?Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When was the last time you shared the gospel with someone? If it's been a while, WHY has it been so long? On today's episode of Set Free, Ken Legg looks at some reasons we don't take opportunities to talk with people, as he begins his series 'Sharing The Gospel'.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Ken Legg has looked at the Basics for New Christians ?' the importance of reading the Bible, praying, going to church, and being baptised. Today he finishes the series by explaining what communion is, and why Christians should partake in it.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The topic of baptism is a confusing one for new Christians. Different churches have such different practises when it comes to who, when and how to baptise ?' so today, Ken Legg opens the Bible to see what it says on the subject. That's today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does every Christian really need to go to church? I mean, Jesus never commanded us to go and spend at least one-and-a-half hours of our Sunday mornings singing hymns and listening to a preacher? Ken Legg describes the importance of fellowship with other Christians, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Set Free this week, Ken Legg is explaining some Basics for New Christians. Yesterday we looked at the importance of feeding ourselves spiritual food by reading the Bible. That's the main way that we hear what God has to say to us. But the amazing thing is, the communication isn't just one way ?' we can talk to God too! So what's the best way to pray? Jesus gave us a great example, we call it The Lord's Prayer. Ken Legg explains this template that Jesus provided, on today's edition of Set Free!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bible is an incredible book, it's filled with teaching, stories, encouragement, instructions and more. But unless you read it, it's not of any use! Unless you take it off the shelf, blow the dust off and start reading, you'll never take advantage of the spiritual food that God offers. Today on Set Free, Ken Legg shows us the importance of feeding ourselves spiritual food. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've looked at quite a few different types of fears this week on Set Free, and today Ken Legg wraps up with one of the most powerful fears ?' the fear of man. We'll see what the Bible has to say about it, on Set Free today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Twain once said, ???I have been through some terrible times in my life, some of which actually happened.???. It's true that we often worry about things that never end up happening, and we cause ourself so much unnecessary stress and heartache. Today, Ken Legg explains how we can be set free from the grip of fear in our lives.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Legg has some great encouragement for you today if you're struggling with fear. We'll dive into the Bible to see what it has to say about different types of fear, and how God can help us through them.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bible says that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Today Ken Legg unpacks this verse to see how we can use these 3 things to overcome our fears???.that's today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are you scared of? Heights? Snakes? Spiders?...or maybe something more serious like the fear of the future, or the fear of death???..Truth is, most of us are afraid of something. And we're not alone. Fear caused Adam to flee from God, Abraham to lie, the Children of Israel to be disinherited, Saul to disobey, the unfaithful servant to hide his talent???..the list goes on. On Set Free this week, Ken Legg shows us some practical ways of overcoming our fears.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday on Set Free, we learnt what we need to do to be saved from our sins?.to become a Christian. But that's just the beginning - life as a Christian is certainly exciting but still has its challenges, and God wants to be part of this in our everyday lives. Today on Set Free, Ken Legg wraps up his teaching titled ?Are You Sure?? with some encouragement to live in a daily relationship with God.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Becoming a Christian is very simple - it doesn't require us to work for our salvation by praying a certain number of times a day, giving an amount of money to the Church, doing a certain number of good deeds each day, and so on?in fact becoming a Christian is so simple, it can seem a little TOO easy! Today on Set Free, Ken Legg explains what we have to do to be saved from our sins...to become a Christian.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the death of ONE man, pay the price of the sins of everyone who has ever lived? The math seems a little bit wrong here! Ken Legg explains about Jesus' sacrificial death on today's episode of Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's bad news on Ken Legg's next message on Set Free! He says we've ALL fallen short, and we've missed out. But thankfully, Ken also brings us some GOOD news too! That's today as Ken continues his series ?Are you sure? - How to be sure you have peace with God?.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever talked to a staunch Atheist? Someone who seems absolutely certain that there's no god? Maybe you've had a conversation with an Agnostic, someone who's not sure if there's a god or not. Today on Set Free, Ken Legg has some important questions for atheists and agnostics?as Ken begins his series ?Are You Sure? today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scripture tells us to 'be like the Bereans'. So who WERE the Bereans, and why should we be like them? Ken Legg sheds some light on this often mis-quoted verse, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Ken Legg continues his series on False Teachings today, he'll point out that there is ONE teaching we CAN trust - the Bible! He'll explain how we got the current version of the Bible and why we can trust its authors. A good lesson in Christian history on today's edition of Set Free! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's an interesting exercise to trace where false teachings came from. At some point, they were devised by humans, NOT by God - and then they were accepted by a growing percentage of believers. On Set Free today, Ken Legg looks at the origins of some common false doctrines.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is a delicate line between exposing and being aware of false teachers, and unnecessarily criticising every single ministry you come across! So when do we speak up, and when should we keep quiet? Ken Legg continues his series helping us to identify False Teaching, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could you define what a 'heretic' is? Ken Legg begins his series on False Teaching by starting to define what is true and false teaching. Important insight, on Set Free today!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.