Podcasts about altar calls

RELIGION vs RELATIONSHIP. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the hosts discuss the differences between religion and relationship, particularly in the context of recovery. They explore the role of church and community in personal growth and recovery, emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships over mere religious practices. Closing Song: Grateful by Crossroads Music#higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

Today, Fr. Angelus Montgomery, CFR and esteemed member of the Poco a Poco podcast, joins Fr. Gale and Kate as they discuss his visit to K-State. Following their time with Fr. Angelus, the two of them dive into a conversation about altar calls as frequently held in particular churches.

The Altar Call is either the most powerful, or terrifying, moment of any service depending on your background.  In this episode we walkthrough how to have a powerful altar service without forcing it or making things weird.

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In this episode, Justin and Madison talk about Madison's new nickname...... No, actually they talk about the traditional end of service altar calls and what do we think of them?

What is the purpose of an altar call? What does an altar call mean for our salvation? Why do we hold convictions with the way altar calls are done? Find out on this week's episode of Unsexy Church!

Youth ministry involves a variety of factors: parents, socio-economic differences, budgets, sports, and more... Yet, this generation is looking for a Church that is open to hearing their life experiences and willing to disciple them into godliness and truth. In this breakout, Matt and Kathryn Sullivan will share some insights from their experiences in youth ministry on how to develop a youth ministry in your context that will not only be sufficient, but thriving. Matt & Kathryn Sullivan Youth Pastor, Radiant Life Church

Altar calls are a common feature of church services around the world. But are they Biblical? What theology and history are they based on, and what do they teach converts and church members about the gospel?Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCHosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Altar calls are a common feature of church services around the world. But are they Biblical-- What theology and history are they based on, and what do they teach converts and church members about the gospel--Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCHosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Altar calls are a common feature of church services around the world. But are they Biblical? What theology and history are they based on, and what do they teach converts and church members about the gospel?Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCHosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Altar calls are a common feature of church services around the world. But are they Biblical-- What theology and history are they based on, and what do they teach converts and church members about the gospel--Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCHosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

For the Good of the Field. Two listener questions. Two in depth responses. Alter calls and platforming younger people before they're ready. Today, Mike and Tim discuss the concept of platforming people too early and the potential dangers it poses. They also explore the role of altar calls in evangelism and the early church's view of patience. The conversation highlights the importance of discernment and the need for a balanced approach to these topics. They also explore the concept of patience as a counter-cultural virtue and its application in the teachings of Jesus. The parable of the wheat and weeds is examined as an example of patient ferment, where the Kingdom of God exists alongside evil in the world. The importance of creating a culture of humanization and embodying the goodness of living under the lordship of Jesus is emphasized. The traditional practice of altar calls is questioned, and a broader understanding of evangelism is proposed. The chapter concludes with a call to be patient, resist factionalism, and love those with whom we disagree. 00:00 - Introduction and Background 08:08 - Question 1: Platforming People Too Early 27:59 - Question 2: Altar Calls and Evangelism 44:46 - The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds 01:07:18 - The Purpose of Altar Calls 01:16:36 - Being Patient and Loving Others Full Episode on the parable here: 289 - The Wheat & The Weeds As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

The term “altar call” conveys Old Testament imagery of dead animals laying on altars for Israel's atonement. In the New Covenant, Jesus was placed on the last altar, the cross, to take away sins once and for all (Hebrews 10:10). So, while God has saved people through altar calls at church services, the imagery actually conflicts with the New Testament reality of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

Greg talks about the problem with altar calls, then he answers questions about why it matters what kind of arguments we make for Christianity if only God can change a person's mind and how best to use the LDS Gospel Topic Essays when witnessing to Mormons.   Topics: Commentary: The problem with altar calls (00:00) If our arguments always fail unless God changes the person's mind, why does it matter what kind of arguments we make for Christianity? (30:00) How can we best use the LDS Gospel Topic Essays when witnessing to Mormons? (44:00) Mentioned on the Show:  You'll Never Change Anyone's Mind about God by Greg Koukl Reality Student Apologetics Conference – February 23–24, 2024 in Dallas, TX; March 22–23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA; April 19–20, 2024 in Augusta, GA Gospel Topic Essays Index – Mormonism Research Ministry lists links to the Gospel Topic Essays along with links to responses

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Joshua has one of the first Altar Calls in the Bible. What would you have done? What do you do at altar calls at your church? Listen and be blessed! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eradio-valverde/support

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Prophecy Update, Altar Calls, and Prophecy

How do our current evangelistic trends hold up against what Jesus and the apostles did?

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: The Sabbath, Cremation, and Altar Calls

It's almost like your host is on some unbelievable quest for [the end of] jesus.. you're darn skippy! If one piece directs your worship away from God (NOT JesusGod, pepple!), it is NOT inspired by nor does it include a favorable portrayal of your god! You should keep in mind, listener, that as a FORMER CHRISTian, I too will have to answer for the choice I initially made in regards to my faith. For how is worshipping, praising, adoring a

Acts 2:14, 36-41 speaks of 3,000 who responded to Jesus; Quite an altar call for this old fisherman! Listen and learn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eradio-valverde/support

​That those who do not believe might be converted to genuine faith has been the constant prayer of the church since the apostolic era. Every preacher hopes that God might use his preaching to bring this about. Within the context of this hope, the practice of the altar call has arisen. Most readers will be familiar with the altar call, but perhaps not all. So I will sketch out two of the most common methods. The first, popularized by Billy Graham, has antecedents stretching back to the 19th century and Charles Finney's “anxious bench” (about which I will have more to say below). Billy Graham would typically preach a fiery sermon in which he spent a good deal of time calling his listeners to measure their own lives by the requirements of God's law. Then, as his warnings of God's judgment and hell reached their crescendo, he would tell of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and of the offer of salvation and forgiveness to all who believe. The first time I listened to a Billy Graham sermon after my conversion, I recognized much the same message I had heard from Dr. Sproul. But the crowning moment of Dr. Graham's sermon was his invitation to come forward. The walk from your seat to the front of the stage (the figurative altar) was presented as the outward, visible sign of your inward decision to commit your life to Jesus Christ. Thousands of smaller local churches still use this method of the altar call in their regular Sunday lineup. A second method — perhaps more popular — still requires an active response on the part of the hearer but a less public display. The preacher proclaims the law and gospel, and after his sermon, presumably, he asks the entire congregation to bow their heads and close their eyes. Then he asks those who are willing to repent and turn to Jesus to raise their hands. Then the preacher leads them, usually still seated, in some version of the “sinner's prayer.”3 The preacher sees those who raise their hands and, presumably, at some point the rest of the congregation will know, but for the immediate moment the act is between the preacher, those with raised hands, and God. Committing your life to Christ, in both forms of the altar call, involves some kind of more or less public act.This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matthew M. Kennedy about his online-exclusive viewpoint article, “Do Altar Calls Add To The Gospel?“. When you to subscribe to the Journal, you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast.Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here

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Recently, a visitor to NGC wondered why we don't do altar calls on Sunday mornings. This week, Andrew and Tyler discuss the history of altar calls, as well as why we respond the way we do in church gatherings. It also turned into a conversation about the recent revival at Asbury college in Kentucky.Resources: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/a-brief-history-of-the-altar-call/Contact us at podcast@tobethechurch.comFollow To Be The Church:facebook.com/tobethechurchtwitter.com/tobethechurchinstagram.com/tobethechurch

Anne and Matt recap last week’s discussion of Asbury and revivalism and talk about the Eucharist as an Anglican altar call. Then they listen to a clip from a preacher telling his congregation that they are all gods and discuss...

We get asked this question a lot. Why don't we do altar calls? In this episode, the pastors look at the troubling history of altar calls and the "anxious bench". We also look at the "Sinner's Prayer" and discuss what the Bible teaches us about evangelism in light of God's sovereignty.Send us your questions to questions@kerrvillebiblechurch.org or leave us a text or voicemail at 830-321-0349.Please share this podcast on your social media or to your mailing list. We'd appreciate your help getting the message out.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/12/23), Hank answers the following questions:What do you know about Mike Murdock?Is there biblical support for phrases I hear such as "everything happens for a reason" and "God will not give you more than you can handle"?What do you think of Pat Robertson?When explaining the reliability of the Bible, how can we be sure the biblical writers didn't mishear what God was saying since many do this today? How do I convey the Bible's reliability to an unbeliever?How do altar calls fit into the New Testament church?What can you tell me about angels? Do we have a guardian angel?

Q&A Part 3 - Should churches do altar calls? In the second great awakening, altar calls became a staple during revivals. Many churches today continue this practice during worship services, but should they? #church #podcast #reformed #theology #christianity #lutheran #apologetics

When was the last time you gave an alter call? Were the results what you hoped? In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss the realities of giving an altar call in today's world. They also discuss practical examples and creative altar call ideas that have been successful in the past and how to react when an altar call doesn't go as planned. Show Notes/ Leader Guide: https://theglr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EP_-016-Brian-Blum.docx.pdf

The pastors ponder the legitimacy of altar calls after a sermon. Where did this practice first emerge and what is the precedent for holding altar calls today?

Topics: Church History, Frontier Revivalists, Revivalism, Revivals, John Wesley, Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, Lorenzo Dow, Charles Finney, DL Moody, Billy Graham, Altar Calls, Sinner's Prayer, Romans 1:16-17, Matthew 10:33Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

The sermon is ending... the lights are dimmed... the inspirational music fades in... here comes your chance to commit to following Jesus. In this episode Zac and Mark discuss the biblical and theological aspects of the altar call. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA.

Woosah...After another great weekend of college football, we're back to discuss all of the craziness of college football. Comebacks, upsets, and more. We will also discuss the Brett Favre scandal, NFL scores, and Altar Calls.

In this episode the PK's discuss their thoughts on if altars calls are good or bad. Are they for good use or for show? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TJBHpodcast@gmail.comWe received several emails on certain questions, we answer some of them here including Baptisms, Communion, and Altar Calls. 

In an episode that is sure to please everyone, The Bearded Ecclesiologian tackles the topic of Altar Calls/Invitations. Where did they come from? Why did they start? Should we do them still? Why doesn't our illustrious, bearded, Coke Zero-filled host do them? Let's talk about it! Download, subscribe, leave a 5 star review, tell your friends, visit KVPaxton.com to submit a question or to read or listen to more of KV's posts. Resources for the curious: https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Revivalism-Iain-H-Murray/dp/0851516602 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0851511716/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2008/october/walk-aisle.html https://www.9marks.org/review/revival-and-revivalism/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/you-asked-should-churches-perform-altar-calls/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/thabiti-anyabwile/what-about-altar-calls/ https://matthewzcapps.com/2008/11/26/thoughts-on-the-history-and-proper-use-of-altar-calls/ https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2003/dr-lloyd-jones-on-the-altar-call/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kv-paxton/message

The founder and CEO of Living Waters, Ray Comfort, is in the studio with guys from The Babylon Bee to talk about evangelism, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and how he would have handled that Elon Musk interview a bit differently. Ray tells Kyle Mann and Adam Yenser all about his life's work of talking to strangers on the street and why you should never leave home without a stack of gospel tracts.   Ray can be seen on Living Waters on YouTube and his TV show Way of the Master.

For close to two centuries, altar calls have been a mainstay across many branches of Christianity. Many people can trace the origins of their faith back to a moment when they heard the call to come forward and pray the sinner's prayer. But are alter calls a good thing? Are there reasons we should use them or refrain from them? This week, Dashawn, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss: [03:57] - What is the history of "the Altar Call in the Christian Church?" [16:24] - Does the fact that people legitimately came to faith during an altar call legitimize it? [18:38] - What do people need to know to be saved? [20:17] - Can altar calls have a redeeming value? [27:37] - How can someone know if their faith is legitimate? [36:18] - What is some advice for someone with this background or experience? Guest Hosts Adam Powers Dashawn Cousins Links Watch Out of Oz on YouTube  SonRise Community Church Charles Finney Jonathan Edwards Billy Graham B. B. Warfield Francis Chan John Bunyan Charles Spurgeon John Calvin D. L. Moody Martyn Lloyd-Jones Out of Oz 0303: Should a Christian Speak in Tongues? Subscribe Out of Oz Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

Mike speaks with Mason Mortimer about Altar Calls where do they come from, historic and current objections, and some ideas for how to invite people to respond to our sermons with steps of faith or obedience in a non-manipulative manner. Mason Mortimer describes himself as missionary/preacher/pastor who is trapped inside a financial advisor's body. He has been married for 18 years to Helena. He also has two teenage kids, Morgan and Maxwell. Mason still waits in the shadows. Dress for the occasion, waiting for God to put him into full-time vocational ministry. Until then, he rides the open frontier, looking for opportunities for God to use his narrowly-focused skill set…the ability to talk to any audience at any time about anything with passion and enthusiasm! One of Mason‘s favorite quotes is “Always be ready to preach, pray, sing, or die at a moments notice.“ This Expositors Collective podcast is an opportunity he's been waiting for since God sat him on the shelf about 20 years ago. “You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. It is not your business to preach so many times, but to save as many souls is you possibly can. To bring as many sinners as you can to repentance and with all your power to build him up in that holiness without which they cannot see the Lord.“ - John Wesley Recommended Episodes: Preaching Evangelistic Sermons - Ian Clary : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary Spurgeon the Preacher - David Guzik : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/11/episode-12-hard-work-charles-spurgeon-and-you Preaching Mercifully to those who Doubt - Dominic Done : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/21/preaching-mercifully-to-those-who-doubt-dominic-doneThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

This is part one of two episodes about our church experiences. In this episode we focus on children's church, youth group, and church camp, and the next episode will be about church in the midst of the deconstruction and reconstruction of our faith (though in the next episode we'll still have a few things from youth group and church camp to bring up, there's so much to talk about!). We talk about the programming in children's church (Veggie Tales, 3-2-1 Penguins, and the lesser known but honestly weirder set of DVDS called Kidmo), our trying to fit into our youth groups and church camps, and also about some of the shenanigans that went on there (lots of fun games and not-so-fun purity culture and worship leaders trying way too hard). Ultimately, although we had some fun times and we made some friends, our feelings re: our church upbringings are very complicated. If anyone else in the world, like April, grew up watching Kidmo on Sundays in children's church, let us know! You can find a lot of clips from Kidmo on YouTube (though if you search for that word the first thing to come up are videos in Japanese; scroll down and you'll get to things like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inNlRKUx0Lk). Our social media: @reclaimingthegarden on Insta, @RtGardenPodcast on Twitter. Our personal accounts: @thatpunchabletheaternerd, @April_TheWriter (April is on Twitter and Insta). Also, our podcast account follows a bunch of awesome folks + podcasts in the exvangelical/deconstruction world and progressive Christian world, so if you're looking for more resources, that's a great place to start!

Walk that aisle, pray that prayer, God sees that hand! We've all heard these things, but let's examine the history and see what is biblical and what is not. God Bless, TGMP

Jeremy and Mathew discuss biblical problems with altar calls.

Do we practice a theology of misery or mercy? In the first round of debates between Job and his Friends, they invite him to repent.

Are altar calls Biblical? Are they sinful? Today we will learn about the history of the Altar Call.Sources and verses cited:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/a-brief-history-of-the-altar-call/http://articles.ochristian.com/article2125.shtmlhttps://www.gty.org/library/Print/Blog/B160120https://youtu.be/bjTg9MklZFUhttps://youtu.be/Y2rVs7Pi5SM1st Corinthians 2:14Romans 3:10-12Socials:https://www.facebook.com/keepyourpearlshttps://www.instagram.com/keepyourpearlspodcast/ Support the show (https://keep-your-pearls-podcast.creator-spring.com/)

We're talking about another HUGE topic and something that we've been asked before:How many altar calls does it take to fix my heart?How many times do I have to recommit?How many times until something changes and I'm able to feel it past the parking lot after the church service?And an “altar call” doesn't have to be something at the end of a sermon.It could be that motivational video that gets you up in the morning.That thing that makes you commit to action.But then you don't follow through.The thing is, what's holding you back is internal.It's the lies that you're believing that don't get uncovered and dealt with in a typical altar call or recommitment moment.Because it's stuck back in that Memory part of MELTA few things that Steve and Mary uncover in this episode:How an altar call or challenge to recommit isn't a bad thing but when it's the same thing over and over again - it becomes a problem (9:00)Why the feeling after recommitting didn't last past the parking lot (14:00)Why Steve doesn't pray for more humility (21:00)Mary breaks into how everyday life changes when you're addressing your core lies (25:00)Why bandaids are different than staring down the painful places of your life and walking back through them with peace (30:00)So strap in. You're not going to want to miss this one.

On the last episode of the 3rd season, Jeremy, Paul & April talk about the terror that is happening in Afghanistan, how we got here, and what we can do now. They also talk about mask mandates as kids go back to school and the parent protests popping up in school board meetings across the nation. They end the season on a fun note: Improv altar calls. The topics for the sermon illustrations were given in the live chat of this episode. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Twitter @Evangelicalish Join our private Facebook group for community throughout the week: Evangelicalish Podcast Group Follow us on TikTok: @evangelicalish @pastorpaul_tiktok @pastorfromok @aprilajoy

Pastors Wade Lent and Harold Smith take an in-depth look at what many church-goers call the "Altar Call" others know them as being public invitations. In this episode, we consider the historical background of altar calls, such as how long have they been around? Who was the first preacher to use this approach? Have they always existed throughout church history? Our prayer is that this episode will be an informative and helpful episode that will benefit both pastors and laymen alike. 

Episode 15 of the Save Me Podcast (A failed minister considers the decline of American Christianity) Chase shares about his teenage addiction to altar calls--cocaine's got nothing on rededicating your life to Christ! Then he shares his belief that God is still creating order out of chaos, even if we can only see the world sliding into destruction. Episode sponsors: White Mansplainer Publications--try out their new line of books for Christian women now that Beth Moore has backslided into sin Jonas Nightingale College of Faith Healing and Prophecy--pay no attention to those prophecies about Trump winning the 2020 presidential election --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/save-me-podcast/support