Looking for Open Doors

Churches are not to be stagnant, both in terms of vibrancy but also outreach. But to actually find opportunities to share the gospel and to help others requires what scripture calls “an open door.” These doors can’t be fabricated or forced, but are provided by God Himself. On today’s broadcast, we elaborate on this concept.

Radio broadcast for March 27, 2022. Continue reading “Looking for Open Doors”

Let Go and Let God???

A popular Christian slogan in contemporary times is “Let go and let God.” But is this the best way to express encouragement in times of trial? We think not – for the simple reason that human beings cannot “let” God do anything, for He is sovereign.

In this message, Pastor Winslett speaks to that point, while also clarifying the true point most people intend when they say this phrase, as well as biblical alternatives. Continue reading “Let Go and Let God???”

A Continual Prayer Vigil, Part 1

We would imagine that over the past week, you’ve been alarmed more than you might have been in some time because of the dangerous, powder keg of a situation in Europe. This is for good reason. It’s nothing to wink at. In view of such, a trait of God’s people is to see such unfold and immediately begin to ask the question, “what can I do?” That’s what we’ll consider on this and next week’s edition of Words of Grace.

Radio broadcast for March 6, 2022. Continue reading “A Continual Prayer Vigil, Part 1”

Are Pastors Trustworthy?

A recent study indicated that most people in the US are not very confident that pastors are are trustworthy source of wisdom in a spiritual sense. This is as frustrating as it is unsurprising! But what might contributing to this? In today’s broadcast, Ben Winslett shares his thoughts with cultural and scriptural insight.

Radio broadcast for February 27, 2022. Continue reading “Are Pastors Trustworthy?”

The Church at Laodicea

Concluding our series on Jesus’ “mini-epistles” to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, we look at the church in the worst shape of them all: Laodicea. Wealthy, proud, and apathetic, Jesus basically tells this church they nauseate Him. Even then, there was hope as repentance awaited at the door.

Radio broadcast for February 20, 2022 Continue reading “The Church at Laodicea”

The Church at Philadelphia

We’ve heard many alarming warnings and rebukes in our series on the Seven Churches of Asia; so much so that it ought to cause a bit of reflection and self examination. But to the church at Philadelphia, Jesus had nothing but encouragement to this afflicted church with great personal weakness. In fact, through His strength, they would receive an opportunity that the strength of this would could not stop!

Radio broadcast for February 13, 2022. Continue reading “The Church at Philadelphia”