Many times, the way of this world is to seek vengeance upon one’s enemies. This is true for all people, but especially true in ancient monarchies, when the throne could be won by might. Returning to the life of David, in today’s broadcast we consider three examples when David refused to indulge in vengeance on Saul, his family, and their military forces. Continue reading “To Avenge Or Not To Avenge”
When Good Men Fall
One of the most tragic and painful accounts in all the Bible is that of David and Bathsheba. Rather than the hero we’ve known him to be throughout his life, David – in a period of personal idleness – lusts after a woman and sins. Worse, he conspires to cover it up before committing the ultimate act of desperation: murder. In this week’s edition of Words of Grace, Ben Winslett shares the story and brings several observations to our attention.
Radio broadcast for September 26, 2021 Continue reading “When Good Men Fall”
David and Goliath
We all know the epic account of David and Goliath. As one old preacher commented when introducing this passage in a sermon, “David always wins.” Familiar as it may be, this passage is extremely encouraging and there are many practical lessons we can derive from it. Join us for this message, a continuation of our radio series on King David.
Radio broadcast for September 19, 2021. Continue reading “David and Goliath”
Integrity
Some define integrity as doing the right thing when no one is looking. In today’s broadcast, we revisit the life of David once again to consider two stories in which David walks in mature integrity, choosing to do right even when it would have benefitted him to do otherwise. Continue reading “Integrity”
Don’t be a Nabal
In his run from king Saul, David came across a dastardly character named Nabal. Unreasonable, foolish, rude, and equally wealthy, Nabal’s sinful behavior would finally be judged by God after his encounter with the man after God’s own heart, the future king David.
Radio broadcast for September 5, 2021. Continue reading “Don’t be a Nabal”
Letting Go and “Letting” 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. Learn a more biblical way to express this truth in today’s program.
Radio broadcast for August 29, 2021. Continue reading “Letting Go and “Letting” God??”
Growing in Forgiveness
Disciples of Christ are to be forgiving people. In fact, God’s dealings with us as sons, as it relates to chastening, is often administered consistently with our willingness to forgive others. This is a sobering motivation to be more forgiving. In today’s broadcast, we consider 5 thoughts to help us grow in our ability to forgive.
Radio broadcast for August 22, 2021. Continue reading “Growing in Forgiveness”
Forgiveness in an Eternal Sense, Part 2
Don’t we yearn to hear the sweet words from our Saviour, “thy sins be forgiven thee”? In this broadcast our message primarily focuses on the interaction between a woman of the city and the Lord Jesus, a story full of grace and forgiveness.
Radio broadcast for August 15, 2021 Continue reading “Forgiveness in an Eternal Sense, Part 2”
Forgiveness, in an Eternal Sense
Forgiveness is a concept at the forefront our minds as well as scripture itself. In this broadcast, we share part 1 of a message in which Ben Winslett speaks of the forgiveness of sins through Christ Jesus.
Radio broadcast for August 8, 2021 Continue reading “Forgiveness, in an Eternal Sense”
The Trinity as a Tri-Unity, Part 2
Continuing our message from last week, we consider passages from the four gospel accounts speaking of the great and perfect unity between Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Radio broadcast for August 1, 2021. Continue reading “The Trinity as a Tri-Unity, Part 2”