Podcasts about genuine christians

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on October 19, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on October 12, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on October 5, 2025

Genuine Christians will test and avoid false teachers and will recognize that true teachers possess the Spirit of God, preach Jesus Christ as the risen Lord, and are of the truth.

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on September 28, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on September 21, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on September 14, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on September 7, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on August 31, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on August 24, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on August 17, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on August 10, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on August 3, 2025

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on July 27, 2025

It's been twenty five years since Nancy Pearcey and the late Chuck Colson published their book, titled with this question: How Now Shall We Live? The book is still relevant, as it offers us an understanding of how to confront and navigate the cultural narrative in ways that lead Christians to live counter-culturally to the honor and glory of God. There are a couple of sentences in the book that can set us straight as we endeavor to live as followers of Jesus Christ and encourage our kids to do the same. They write, “Genuine Christianity is more than a relationship with Jesus, as expressed in personal piety, church attendance, Bible Study, and works of charity. It is more than discipleship, more than believing a system of doctrines about God. Genuine Christianity is a way of seeing and comprehending all reality.” Parents, are you teaching your kids that Christianity should direct all their decisions, all their beliefs, all their lifestyle choices, and all their actions?

People of this world get enamored with the rich, powerful, and celebrity.  Often these people are preferred and pedestaled.  Even as Christians, it can be easy to fall into playing favorites with those who carry a high social standing in this world. James warns us in this passage that doers of the word don't live like this.  Marked by gospel shaped hearts, and motivated by Great Commandment love, genuine doers of the word shun a life of partiality and favoritism, and seek to love the hearts of people regardless of external appearance and socio-economic status.  To cut it straight: Genuine Christians don't play favorites. 

"Persecution" not only includes severe forms, like torture and martyrdom, but also milder forms, like reviling and slander. Genuine Christians will experience persecution because of our commitment to Jesus Christ and righteousness. The temptation is to deny Christ in order to escape persecution. While this is a serious sin, Peter's denial and restoration shows that God's grace abounds even above such sin.

John continues in his writing to Christians to urge them to a life of holy obedience to God's commands, especially as displayed in their love for one another. The post 1, 2 & 3 John Episode 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

John encourages believers to fight against sin but also trust in Christ as our advocate with the Father when we stumble. He explains that God is love incarnate in Jesus. The post 1, 2 & 3 John Episode 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

John encourages believers to fight against sin but also trust in Christ as our advocate with the Father when we stumble. He explains that God is love incarnate in Jesus. The post 1, 2 & 3 John Episode 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

John encourages believers to fight against sin but also trust in Christ as our advocate with the Father when we stumble. He explains that God is love incarnate in Jesus. The post 1, 2 & 3 John Episode 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

Associate Pastor Devin Warfield continues our series "Righteous Rewards” encompassing almsgiving, prayer, fasting, and giving to the church. Genuine Christians pray to God not to receive the praise of men but out of love and devotion for our Father. Scripture provides us with examples of how to pray and how not to pray. January 12, 2025

The passage emphasizes that true believers resist sin, strive for holiness, and grow in Christliness while recognizing the clear distinction between good and evil. The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Will Be at War with Sin appeared first on Two Journeys.

The passage emphasizes that true believers resist sin, strive for holiness, and grow in Christliness while recognizing the clear distinction between good and evil. The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Will Be at War with Sin appeared first on Two Journeys.

The passage emphasizes that true believers resist sin, strive for holiness, and grow in Christliness while recognizing the clear distinction between good and evil. The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Will Be at War with Sin appeared first on Two Journeys.

The passage emphasizes that true believers resist sin, strive for holiness, and grow in Christliness while recognizing the clear distinction between good and evil. The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Will Be at War with Sin appeared first on Two Journeys.

Hebrews 10:19-22 — Genuine Christians may lack joy in Christ if they lack certainty of their relationship with God. In this sermon on Hebrews 10:19–22 titled “A New and Living Way,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches of how the writer encourages the reader to have full assurance and draw near to Christ. He addresses the chief problem: the conscience condemns. In one's own nature, no one is able to come before the throne of God in prayer because of sin. Dr. Lloyd-Jones highlights the Old Testament temple practices of entering the Holiest of Holies and the work of the priest. This was the old way, one that required blood and priests. It was a kind of communion with God few would enter. This practice, however, paved the way to a new and better way. Through the blood of Christ, the vilest of sinners can enter the holiest of all. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that Jesus washes and sanctifies the believer, clothing them in righteousness, and fitting them for the presence of God. As the High Priest, Jesus has gone before them and has prepared a way for believers to commune with God. Therefore, draw near to God with a true heart having full assurance of faith. Listen and experience the joy of the Christian life.

Hebrews 10:19-22 — Genuine Christians may lack joy in Christ if they lack certainty of their relationship with God. In this sermon on Hebrews 10:19–22 titled “A New and Living Way,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches of how the writer encourages the reader to have full assurance and draw near to Christ. He addresses the chief problem: the conscience condemns. In one's own nature, no one is able to come before the throne of God in prayer because of sin. Dr. Lloyd-Jones highlights the Old Testament temple practices of entering the Holiest of Holies and the work of the priest. This was the old way, one that required blood and priests. It was a kind of communion with God few would enter. This practice, however, paved the way to a new and better way. Through the blood of Christ, the vilest of sinners can enter the holiest of all. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that Jesus washes and sanctifies the believer, clothing them in righteousness, and fitting them for the presence of God. As the High Priest, Jesus has gone before them and has prepared a way for believers to commune with God. Therefore, draw near to God with a true heart having full assurance of faith. Listen and experience the joy of the Christian life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

John continues in his writing to Christians to urge them to a life of holy obedience to God's commands as especially displayed in their love for one another. The post Class in 1 John 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

John continues in his writing to Christians to urge them to a life of holy obedience to God's commands as especially displayed in their love for one another. The post Class in 1 John 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

John continues in his writing to Christians to urge them to a life of holy obedience to God's commands as especially displayed in their love for one another. The post Class in 1 John 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

John continues in his writing to Christians to urge them to a life of holy obedience to God's commands as especially displayed in their love for one another. The post Class in 1 John 2: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

The post Class in 1 John: Genuine Christians Obey and Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

July 26, 2023 Genuine Christians and counterfeit Christians will not be separated in God's Kingdom until the coming of Christ. There is a terrible warning of hell for the unbelievers and a wondrous promise of glorification for the believer. Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43

The author warns his readers to grab their attention. The audience had yet to mature beyond milk to solid food (Heb 5:11-14). They were stuck still learning the elementary doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-3). Pray & Read Hebrews 6:1-8. Three primary interpretations of this passage: 1. Genuine Christians who lose their salvation which would be contrary to Scripture that speaks to the perseverance of the saints (Phil 1:6). 2. This is only a hypothetical description. However, nothing in the text indicates The post Is It Possible To Fall Away? Pt. 2 Hebrews 6:4-8 appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

The relativism of our age would have us think that we can believe whatever we want and do whatever feels good. In contrast, Jude, writing nearly twenty centuries ago, appealed to believers to contend for the faith and to beware of those who were distorting the Gospel by exchanging its freedom for license. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jude's appeal, while unpopular, is just as critical today. Genuine Christians must stand firm for “the faith,” neither adding to it nor subtracting from it, trusting that true freedom is found in Christ alone. Bible passages: Jude 1:3-4

The relativism of our age would have us think that we can believe whatever we want and do whatever feels good. In contrast, Jude, writing nearly twenty centuries ago, appealed to believers to contend for the faith and to beware of those who were distorting the Gospel by exchanging its freedom for license. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jude’s appeal, while unpopular, is just as critical today. Genuine Christians must stand firm for “the faith,” neither adding to it nor subtracting from it, trusting that true freedom is found in Christ alone.

The relativism of our age would have us think that we can believe whatever we want and do whatever feels good. In contrast, Jude, writing nearly twenty centuries ago, appealed to believers to contend for the faith and to beware of those who were distorting the Gospel by exchanging its freedom for license. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jude's appeal, while unpopular, is just as critical today. Genuine Christians must stand firm for "the faith," neither adding to it nor subtracting from it and trusting that true freedom is found in Christ alone.

The relativism of our age would have us think that we can believe whatever we want and do whatever feels good. In contrast, Jude, writing nearly twenty centuries ago, appealed to believers to contend for the faith and to beware of those who were distorting the Gospel by exchanging its freedom for license. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jude's appeal, while unpopular, is just as critical today. Genuine Christians must stand firm for -the faith,- neither adding to it nor subtracting from it and trusting that true freedom is found in Christ alone.

The relativism of our age would have us think that we can believe whatever we want and do whatever feels good. In contrast, Jude, writing nearly twenty centuries ago, appealed to believers to contend for the faith and to beware of those who were distorting the Gospel by exchanging its freedom for license. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jude's appeal, while unpopular, is just as critical today. Genuine Christians must stand firm for -the faith,- neither adding to it nor subtracting from it and trusting that true freedom is found in Christ alone.

Genuine Christians may falter in their faith. Therefore, if you think you stand take heed lest you fall.

The biblical reality of conversion to Christ bring with it a number of corresponding biblical experiences which all genuine Christians undergo.

Thank you for joining the Manna Podcast as we study, chapter by chapter, Paul's first letter to the church of Thessalonica. Please share with your friends and family. Also, the Manna Podcast Team would appreciate you joining us in prayer that God would expand this ministry. https://www.mannapodcast.com/lessons Brad's Board Notes 1st Thessalonians Ch. 1 Vs 2 Genuine Christians make it a habit to pray for each other Vs 3 Genuine Christians are changed people: they are known by their working faith, serving love, and steadfast hope Vs 4 Salvation requires both God's sovereignty and human responsibility; by grace, God chose you for salvation, and through faith, you are responsible to believe in Jesus as your Savior Vs 6-8 A genuine Christian makes the gospel a priority; they proclaim the gospel with their words and practice the gospel with their lives Vs 9-10 Genuine Christians value God more than anything else in life Other Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17 James 2:26 John 5:24; 6:37; 13:34-35; 14:3; 15:13 & 16; 17:8 Ephesians 1:4; 2:8 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Acts 1:8; 16:31 Revelation 22:17 Romans 1:16