The UnSafe Bible

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of salesmen out there who are great people who want the best for you… However, most of them know they are selling you that car you don't really need for way more than you should spend on it, because they need food on their table too. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that for many in Ancient Israel, it was all about earning a buck, which led to major corruption that displeased God. And guess what? That same corruption still happens all over the globe today.

Whenever you go to cook a meal for someone, you know how important timing is… not only how long something is in the pan, but also when to start things so that they all finish together. No one wants to have a nice, warm piece of chicken and green beans, only to be left with lukewarm mashed potatoes. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that God wants you to be on fire for Him, not lukewarm. He doesn't want you sitting idly by in your comfort, but wants you to minister to those around you.

Using political power to get one's way isn't a new tactic. People have been doing it since there was political power to abuse. Just as you can see it on the news today, so can you find it in the minor prophets in the Bible. Today, Pastor Ken teaches that the ancient people would use their power to slowly starve out their enemies' economic stability. When you experience oppression because of your faith, know that it's nothing new. Hold fast, persevere, and don't cave in. Let your faith stand strong.

There are many, many promises in the Bible. If you don't believe me, just open it up and see! However, as Pastor Ken points out, many of those promises are linked to faithfulness, repentance, and obedience. The problem is that many people today don't really want to live in faithfulness, repentance, and obedience. They want all the benefits by doing none of the work. You can't buy favor with God. He's not after your wallet, but rather your heart. Today, will you walk in obedience? Will you be faithful and repent?

If you were to walk into any big box bookstore, what would you see? You'd likely see a few shelves and tables right at the front full of self-help books, or books that promote self-acceptance and worldly indulgence. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that this focus that culture has on self-esteem is problematic for a couple of reasons, but the biggest being that it's unbiblical. Your identity isn't in how you value yourself or what you indulge in. Your identity is in Jesus Christ, and how He died to save you.

How long do you find yourself holding grudges? Is it easy for you to forgive, or are you still harboring a grudge against that classmate who cut in front of you in the line to the water fountain after recess in the third grade? Letting go isn't always the easiest thing to do. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that God, who has the right not to let go, is often quick to forgive and throws in a dash of mercy while He's at it. Aren't you grateful that He doesn't hold grudges the same way that you do?

Theater has a deep, rich history, with quite a few fascinating technological feats. In the 19th century, actors literally stepped into the limelight – a chemical reaction from burning calcium oxide. The ancient Greeks used different masks to increase the number of characters with fewer actors. It's where we get our word hypocrite from. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that many people today are like these Greek actors, wearing masks, but God wants to see the real you, not some masked variant.

When a good leader walks into a room, people just know it. It's what John Maxwell calls the Law of Respect… We follow those leaders whom we naturally respect. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches that those who respect the King follow the King, and those who follow the King can't wait for the return of the King. One day, King Jesus will return, and if you're a born-again believer, then you will be able to walk with Him forever. He's the best leader you could ever ask for, and it's easy to tell.

God had a plan back then, and God has a plan today. It may seem like the world has gone haywire, but God has it all under control. He knows exactly what He's doing. In today's introductory message to the book of Micah, Pastor Ken teaches that God had a plan for Israel, and Micah was going to let them know. He would call the nation to repentance and give them hope for restoration. Similarly, God has a plan for you and an avenue for you to have restoration in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Have you ever been so frustrated that you gave up? I remember when I was in school, I would constantly give up on my homework because it was too frustrating for me to complete. Today, Pastor Ken says Jonah wanted to give up while on this journey with God, but why? It's because he was stubborn and didn't want to continue the task that God appointed Him. He was frustrated with God! When you're frustrated with where God has you, remind yourself there's a plan, even if you can't see it.

How often do we want to control the things going on in our lives? We want to get that job, date that person, or bring justice where justice is deserved. Today, Pastor Ken says Jonah tried his best to control God and tell Him what to do, but God always did what was best for Jonah. God's always going to do what's best for His people. He loves you and wants to put you in the best situation to thrive as a follower of Him. Put your trust in Him and allow Him to guide your every step. He promises to never fail you!

Sometimes it can feel like the government around us is against us. It can be the rules put in place, the people put in power, or even just the way things are priced at the grocery store! Today, Pastor Ken says we must remember that we need to pray for our leaders. We must pray that they can lead us well and for their salvation. God's always working! When it comes to our government, we must remember that they're humans too. They will make mistakes, but God's put them in power for a reason.

I recently went to a football game, and it was the most electric atmosphere. The team was losing, but then it all shifted when a player intercepted the ball and ran it 99 yards for a touchdown. The crowd was ecstatic, and the home team ended up winning! What if I told you that when God enters your life, things that things can change as drastically as the momentum for a sports team. Today, Pastor Ken says God is reaching out and trying to change your life. When you choose to believe, all of Heaven rejoices!

When a parent shares something with their kid, oftentimes it's met with pushback and skepticism. The child forgets that their parent loves them and only wants what's best for them. In today's message, Pastor Ken says sometimes with God we choose not to follow Him because we're not all in on His plan for our lives. An earthly parent is sinful and can fail, but God doesn't fail. He loves you and will never lead you down a path of destruction. He's all-knowing, so He'll always put you where you need to be.

When we think of the love of God, it seems backwards. It seems weird that a God who is perfect and loving would give us a way to have a relationship with Him. In today's message, Pastor Ken says we must remember that God doesn't treat us like we deserve. Because of His love, He's constantly reaching out to you to have a relationship with you. He wants you to be free from the chains of your sin and live in the freedom He gives you. Trust in the freedom that His Son gave you today!  Choose His love today!

Can we all agree that it's hard to forgive someone when they wrong us? We want justice right away, and yet sometimes God says no. Today, Pastor Ken says that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us! He loves you and wants you to be with Him for eternity. But what does this mean for you right now? It means you can't do anything that would take away God's heart to reach for you. Even when you sin, He's constantly trying to get to your heart and give you a chance to have a relationship with Him! 

Have you ever driven with a GPS and tried to go against it? I find myself doing that all the time! I'll think I'm smarter than the GPS only to find that the way that I thought was faster and better wasn't better. Usually, I find myself using the GPS the way it's intended in the end! Today, Pastor Ken says when we stray away from where God wants us to be, He'll always bring us back. Have you allowed God to lead you, or are you trying to do things your way? Follow God's way today and find confidence in His path.

When a parent watches their kids, they must find the fine line between letting their kids fail and protecting them. Sometimes you have to let your kid touch the stove for them to know it's hot! In today's message, Pastor Ken says some people need a low point in their life to turn back to Jesus. You shouldn't be that person! Trust in Him to be your solution to any situation in your life. He loves you and doesn't want to see you go through the valleys of life before you turn to Him. He wants a relationship with you!

When we sin, our first instinct is often to hide it, excuse it, or compare ourselves to others. But none of that erases guilt or brings peace. Scripture is clear: the answer to our sin is repentance. Pastor Ken will teach you that repentance isn't just saying “sorry”; it's turning around, leaving the path that leads to death, and running back to God. It's humbling, but it opens the door to forgiveness, restoration, and freedom. Today, hear about how, when you repent, God will meet you with the open arms of grace.

A hardened heart doesn't usually happen overnight. It begins slowly—ignoring God's voice, pushing aside His Word, and choosing our own way until His truth no longer stirs us. Scripture warns that when our hearts grow hard, we stop hearing Him clearly and drift farther from His will. But Pastor Ken will share with you the good news today: God can break through even the hardest places, softening you with His love and mercy. If you have a hard heart, God offers to make you tender toward Him again.

When we put our faith in Christ, God gives us a gift that never leaves: the Holy Spirit living inside us. He is not a visitor who comes and goes, but a permanent resident, guiding, comforting, and convicting. Even if we tried to run, we could never escape His presence. Today, Pastor Ken will encourage you, since that truth isn't meant to trap you, but to assure you, you are never abandoned, never alone. The Spirit of God dwells within you forever. You carry His very presence in your daily life.

When you're on a sports team and you make a mistake, sometimes your coach will make the decision to take you out to teach you a lesson. Today, Pastor Ken says sometimes you can feel like God's done with you, but He never is. He's always working, even when you don't see it. He'll bring you to where you need to be, when you need to be there. Trust in His guidance for your life and allow Him to guide your every step. He's a good God who loves His children and wants the best for them in every circumstance.

Why are the best professional athletes so good at what they do? Sometimes it's because of their genes, but a lot of the time it's because of the work that they put in every day to be great at their sport. It may not be easy, but they find a way to push themselves to be better. Sometimes following what the Lord tells us to do isn't easy. We'll say no to His command so we're comfortable. Today, Pastor Ken says Jonah got a clear command from the Lord and still chose to say no. Be wary of doing that in your own life.

In superhero movies, the hero must find a way to attack the villain at their weak point. When they don't, it makes the fight more difficult for them to win. Today, Pastor Ken says Satan loves to attack believers at their weak point, and one of those places is the book of Jonah. Some people will twist the book of Jonah and say it's a myth or false. That's what the enemy thinks is your weak point. He wants to twist scripture and ensure that you're shaky on your beliefs. You must be rooted in the truths of scripture!

Throughout history, the people of Israel have been scattered far from their land. Yet God gave them a promise: He would gather them back, restore them, and make them His own again. Pastor Ken will tell you that the same heart of restoration applies to you. No matter how far you've strayed, no matter how many wrong turns you've taken, God's promise of mercy still stands. He can bring you back, to renew you, and to plant you firmly in His love. Today, hear about God's restoring power for Israel, and for you.

It's easy to point the finger when a brother or sister in Christ stumbles. We shake our heads, perhaps even discussing their failure, forgetting how fragile we are ourselves. But Scripture reminds us that pride comes before a fall, and none of us are beyond temptation. Pastor Ken will encourage you today to pray for fallen believers instead of condemning them. You can lift them up, asking God to restore and strengthen them. The Church is meant to be a place of grace, not judgmental gossip. 

As believers, we're being watched. People around us—family, coworkers, neighbors—are paying attention to how we live. They may never open a Bible, but they're reading our lives like one. Our words, our choices, and our reactions all speak louder than we think. Today, Pastor Ken will explain that when you claim Christ, you represent Him, for better or for worse. That means your behavior matters—not to earn salvation, but to display the transforming power of Jesus as you live a life of integrity. 

Every day we wake up to a battlefield. The Christian life isn't passive; it's a fight, a good fight of faith. The enemy doesn't take days off, and neither should we. If we let our guard down, even for a moment, we're not just resting; we're giving in and surrendering ground to sin. Pastor Ken will urge you today in his message to put on the armor of God daily, to stand firm, and to persevere. Hear about the necessity of choosing the fight each morning, and the strength God provides to keep pressing on.

That's pretty unsettling, isn't it? Seeing cockroaches scatter? They thrive in darkness but hate exposure to light. Sin works the same way. It hides in secrecy, convincing us it's safer when no one knows. But the moment God's light shines in, sin is exposed for what it is—ugly, destructive, and powerless in the truth. Today, Pastor Ken will explain that the darkness may feel comfortable, but it keeps you enslaved. You're called to step into the light, where freedom and forgiveness are found in Christ.

Sometimes people convince themselves that sin goes unnoticed, that they can live however they please, make hidden choices in the dark, and God will somehow overlook it. But Scripture reminds us that nothing is hidden from His sight. He sees not only our actions but the motives of our hearts. Pastor Ken will tell you how living in sin may feel safe for a season, but the truth is, God will not be mocked. Today, you'll learn about the danger of self-deception and the hope found in repentance and forgiveness.

I remember a time when I hurt a close friend with something careless I said. For days, the distance between us felt heavy. It wasn't until I humbled myself, admitted my fault, and asked for forgiveness that the relationship was restored. Today, Pastor Ken will tell you how your walk with Jesus is similar. When you blow it, sin creates a barrier that weighs on your heart. But through repentance and confession, that fellowship can be renewed. Scripture promises His forgiveness is certain.

In the book of Exodus, when Israel fought against Amalek, Moses stood on the hill with his hands raised. As long as his arms were lifted, Israel prevailed, but when he grew tired, they began to lose. That's when Aaron and Hur stepped in, holding up Moses's hands until victory was won. Pastor Ken will explain today how that's a vivid picture of your own battle with the flesh. You can't fight alone. You need brothers and sisters to encourage you and strengthen you. God uses community to bring victory.

I remember reading an old letter my grandfather wrote decades ago. Though it was meant for someone else, parts of it spoke directly to me; it carried wisdom beyond its time. Today, Pastor Ken will tell you how the books of the Bible, especially the Old Testament prophets, work the same way. They were written to a people in a particular day, addressing their struggles and calling them back to God. Yet their words can still reach you and convict you. God's Word speaks across generations with timeless truth.

When I was a kid, I remember my parents telling me and my siblings, “We're going to Disney!” Man, was I happy and putting all my hope in the fact that this was going to be the best day ever. Let me just say, Disney didn't disappoint. Today, Pastor Ken says you must put your hope in God because He'll never fail. He promises that there will be a day when all will bow before Him. That should assure you because no matter what injustice happens, it'll all cease in the end, and all will bow before the true King.

A football coach has complete control over what his team does. Every play he calls is going to be run, except for the quarterback changing it at the last second. Today, Pastor Ken reminds us that God is the God of Angel Armies. This means He's in control of all, and everything on this Earth is under His command. No matter how hard you try, you can't change His plans for you. Hold steady to the truth that God is in control and will always guide you to where you need to go. He has your best interests in mind.

Every year, I have faith in all the sports teams I follow. In fact, every year I'll say the same statement repeatedly, “This is our year,” except what happens? Usually, it results in me getting upset because the team starts losing. In today's message, Pastor Ken says you must believe in God and repent fully to be forgiven by Him. The difference between God and the sports teams I follow is that God will never fail you. He is for you and will always put you in the best situation to thrive as a follower of Him.

Everyone wants to do convenient things. We want it so bad that we even created stores called convenience stores! Yet, having things readily available isn't always a good thing. Today, Pastor Ken says our culture has twisted the word of God to only believe in things that are convenient for them. If it's hard, take it out. If it seems undoable, don't do it. Our culture is always looking out for itself above all. You must be different! Stand for the Gospel and watch as you make an impact on those around you!

When I was younger, I remember doing something bad that I thought my parents didn't know I did. They would never confront me about it because they wanted to teach me a lesson on coming clean on my own terms. Today, Pastor Ken says God doesn't have space for unconfessed sin. In fact, He won't even tolerate it. To be forgiven by God, you must come clean and confess all your sin, not just some of it. He loves you and desires a relationship with you that's built on the truths of the Gospel! 

When I was younger, my cousins and I had a secret code in which we would talk to each other so other people couldn't understand us. This was our way of telling secrets to each other and communicating without drawing attention to ourselves. Today, Pastor Ken says God talks to you just as you need to be spoken to. Much like my cousins and I, God knows how He needs to communicate with you so you can understand Him. You don't have to communicate with God the same way as those around you!

It's easy to believe a lie, but have you ever wondered why that is? Today, Pastor Ken says it's because in every lie, there's a little bit of truth to make it believable. You must be alert to the lies of the enemy. He wants to tear you down and will do so by giving little bits and pieces of the truth throughout the lies he's telling you. Satan is the king of lies; of course, he'll try to put you down by sharing things with you that will deceive you from the truth. Lean into God's love for your life. Trust in His goodness today.

When you use a leveler to put up a picture, you're ensuring that your picture is put up on the wall well. When it's not straight, the leveler tells you how to tilt the frame so you can make it straight. Today, Pastor Ken says God told Amos that He was going to use a plumb line to measure Israel's disobedience to Him. They were failing the test and falling into deep sin. God wants to redeem you just like He wanted to redeem Israel. He loves you, and even when you're in the depths of sin, He'll forgive you if you repent and believe.

When you put food dye into water, that water becomes tainted and can never be clear again until you pour it out and wash the container it's in. If you use that picture, that's how sin acts in your life. You're forever tainted until you're washed clean by the blood of Jesus. Today, Pastor Ken says you can't have full pardon from your sin without repentance. Repentance is asking the Lord for forgiveness for the sin that you've committed. After you've repented from your sin, God promises to cleanse you fully.

Isn't it funny how every time a sports team becomes arrogant, they seemingly start to crumble? Usually, it comes down to not having enough prepared for their opponent because they underestimate them! Today, Pastor Ken says Amos was humbling Israel by telling them that in the grand scheme of things, their victories were meaningless! When you rely on your own strength and become arrogant about it, you minimize what God's doing in your life! Give God all the glory! He deserves it!

In a country where there's a dictatorship, often the government will try to brainwash its people into thinking that what the authority considers good is right, and everything else is wrong. They will even shame those who go against them! Yet, American culture is similar! It'll try to minimize the things that we do as a culture that are against God and shame those who are standing for God! Today, Pastor Ken warns that the culture around sex in America is becoming one that says it's okay even outside of marriage. 

If you've ever watched a horror movie, you'll know that the times when you're the most frightened are when the main character finds safety and the bad guy pops up out of nowhere and gets them! You may have even been watching in these moments and thought, “Why would anyone feel secure in that situation?” Yet, that's what most non-believers do today! In his message today, Pastor Ken says that non-believers find comfort in their own way of living, whereas they should find their security in the Lord.

One of the signs of the last days will be churches that have strayed from doctrinal teaching and Godly conduct. Just as the Israelites turned away from God's rules for temple worship, many churches in our culture have lost their way. Today, Pastor Ken says this is because they have become wealthy and too comfortable. We have taken moral decisions into our own hands, and it always leads to a fall. Happiness does not exist outside of God's will. We are relying on groundless confidence, not God.

In light of the end times, what should the church be doing? Today, Pastor Ken encourages us to focus on three essentials. First, we should “occupy until He comes.” This means we need to keep doing what God has called us to do and share our faith throughout that journey. The church's primary responsibility is to make disciples, rather than solely focusing on social justice. Finally, we are called to be faithful. Regardless of whether it is popular or easy, we must remain faithful to God's calling.

We see evidence all around us of God's impending judgment. In his message today, Pastor Ken highlights these signs and urges us to repent. He discusses nominal Christians, explaining their “falling away” as a result of a lack of true conversion. He emphasizes that in the end times, apostasy and rebellion will be widespread. These false Christians even encourage others to sin alongside them. We currently have the opportunity to repent and turn to God, as this repentance is the only path to true revival.

There are many nominal Christians in our culture today. Many believe they are Christians simply because they were born in a country with a Christian majority. Today. Pastor Ken explains how to identify these false believers by examining their fruit. If the fruit of the Spirit is not demonstrated in their lives, likely, they have not experienced a genuine spiritual conversion. He also explains that a heretic is someone who is misled on some doctrines, whereas an apostate does not believe in God's truths. 

We face many of the same sins today that the Israelites encountered in Biblical times. Because of a lack of teaching about God's truth, His people began to believe falsehoods. They attributed the mighty acts and creations of God to other gods. Today, Pastor Ken reminds us that God is sovereign and that He does judge Israel's unfaithfulness, just as He will judge ours. He also addresses God's disdain for legal injustice, explaining that this is another sign of God's impending judgment to come.

The cultural attitude towards Christians has shifted significantly in recent years. In his message today, Pastor Ken discusses this change and explains how it may be a precursor to the tribulation. He reflects on the persecution faced by the Israelites before their exile, noting that their numbers dwindled during that time. Similarly, in the early days of the church, it was considered politically acceptable to kill Christians. Despite these challenges, we are called to continue loving and teaching those who are lost.