Category: Salvation

Dr. Bruce Baker: No Fear of Death, ‘Eternal&...

Posted by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Christianity, Depression, Gospel, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Salvation | 0 |

Dr. Bruce Baker: No Fear of Death, ‘Eternal’ Perspective in 2020

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Christianity, Depression, Gospel, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Salvation | 0 |

We talk about our witness as Christians: do we have the joy of the Lord even in the midst of trials? We also discuss how everyone knows deep down that this life is temporary and maybe even the fact there’s life after death, but most people deny or ignore the truth. And a staggering report from the CDC revealing more than 1 in 4 young adults have contemplated suicide in the last month.

Jay Seegert: What on Earth are You Doing?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 14, 2020 | Apologetics, Christian Church, Discipleship, Gospel, Podcast, Salvation, the Gospel | 0 |

“A firefighter rescuing people from a burning building may be fearful and prefer to be home with his family, but he ignores his fears and denies himself. Like him, our thoughts are not on ourselves but on the fate of the perishing.” Evangelist, Ray Comfort, Living Waters Ministry

Today’s topic is evangelism, sharing our faith, and the gospel. We discuss reasons to share the gospel as well as why most of us don’t do it. How much of it comes down to our obedience and trusting the Lord? Today’s guest is Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project

The Epidemic of Loneliness

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 16, 2019 | Christianity, Culture & Morality, Depression, Gospel, Podcast, Psychology, Salvation, Sexuality | 0 |

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Dave Wager: Living vs Loving In Our World

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 18, 2019 | Beliefs, Best of!, Book Reviews, Christian Church, Christian Growth, Christianity, Contextualization, Dave Wager, Education, Gospel, Persecution, Podcast, Salvation, Spiritual Warfare | 0 |

Mike and David are off today. Crash Connell visits with Dave Wager about what the Bible teaches believers how we should live and love in the world around us. What is our motivation? Dave often refers to a book he’s reading, THE HOLY WAR by John Bunyan, 1st & 2nd John and passages in the book of Job.

March 22, 19 Rebroadcast with Elijah Abraham

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 10, 2019 | American History, Apologetics, Apostacy, Best of!, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, culture war, Elijah Abraham, Evangelism, Islam, Muslims, Salvation, Theocracy | 0 |

We had Elijah Abraham in the area back in March for our annual Watchman Conference, tonight on the rebroadcast at 7pm central, we’ll reair that hour’s visit as Eijah discusses the challenges in the American church’s lack of knowledge in the biblical gospel and why it is important if we are going to witness to others, especially muslims.

The Tragedy and Glory of Death

by Stand Up For The Truth | May 21, 2019 | Anxiety, Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, Depression, Evangelism, Gospel, Persecution, Podcast, Salvation, Worry | 0 |

There is no greater challenge facing man then the reality of his own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 tells us it is appointed for a man to die once and then be judged. Death in the physical realm is inevitable; where a man’s souls goes after death is the real issue of eternal importance.

Born-again Christians, if we believe the promises of God, should not fear death…we should actually welcome it. But we should also have a sense of urgency about death for those who have not placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

Dave Wager of Silver Birch Ranch joins Mike and Crash this morning to put the inevitability of physical death into proper biblical perspective: encouraging us to enjoy the life God has given us, not fear our mortal deaths, and have a sense of urgency for unbelievers who still fear death.

After Easter: Jesus is Lord and the Gospel must Advance

by Stand Up For The Truth | Apr 22, 2019 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Depression, False Teaching, Gospel, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Prosperity Gospel, Salvation, Word Faith Movement, Worry | 0 |

We are fresh off of Easter weekend as many of us celebrated the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ—God in the flesh who shed His blood for our redemption. He has freed us from the power of death and sin. But with the simple yet profound message of the gospel, many Christians are still often confused about what this life should look like. Did Jesus die so I could be healthy, wealthy, or comfortable in this life? Are my physical sufferings or trials a sign of a lack of faith? If the Bible says Jesus has taken our sorrows, then why do we still struggle with sadness and anxiety?Pastor Randy White joins us to look at the promises of Jesus Christ and how we apply them in correct context to our lives as His disciples.

Does Your Church Look More Like the World?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 23, 2019 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, False Teaching, Gospel, Humanism, Leadership, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Salvation | 0 |

Mike and Crash continue to look at how a growing number of churches look more like the world instead of standing out against the growing sin and depravity of this culture. As spiritual insanity grows in America shouldn’t the church stand out in contrast all the more? But instead it seems many churches continue to modify their approach to growth by accommodating a growing sinful culture. The ‘gospel’ being preached has been sanded and watered down to the point that it is incapable of rescuing sinful man from the coming wrath of God.

This subtly creeps into the church through programs adopted and exported by churches like Willow Creek and Rick Warren’s “Purpose Driven Church” Model that is secularizing leadership in the church, creating a hierarchy where church leaders go unchallenged as expository preaching transitions into ‘life coaching’ and the gospel is presented as a holy God compromising His standards so that more might be ‘saved.’

Pastor Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio joins us to discuss this sad transition and also take a deeper look at Jesus’ teachings in Matthew Chapters 5-9.

Is a True Believer’s Salvation Eternally Secure?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Dec 12, 2018 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Church Leadership, Evangelism, False Teaching, Gospel, Leaders, Listener Questions, Podcast, Prophecy, Salvation | 0 |

A couple weeks ago we interviewed Pastor Mike Abendroth on the doctrine of eternal security of the true believer through faith in Jesus Christ. Some listeners have written claiming our belief is wrong and that the belief in the eternal security of the believer is wrong and dangerous. So today Pastor Abendroth joins us again to address those concerns on this very important doctrine.

We will also talk with Mike about sincere questions unbelievers have about God and The Bible and how the Church has a responsibility to answer their sincere questions honestly, because if we cannot they will find the wrong answers in the world.

Being vs. Having

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 11, 2018 | Beliefs, Christianity, Entertainment, Gospel, Leadership, Podcast, Prosperity Gospel, Salvation | 0 |

Too often, we define ourselves by what we own or do, instead of who we are. As truly born-again believers, who are we? Adopted sons and daughters of the King of all creation.

In America however, we often confuse who we are with what we do or what we have. This can lead to confusion and frustration in our lives as we commit to owning more things instead of resting in who we are in Christ Jesus.

Dave Wager of Nicolet Bible Institute and Silver Birch Ranch joins Mike and David this morning to discuss the important and life-changing distinction between what we do and own versus who we are in Christ.

When Church Loses its Biblical Focus

by Stand Up For The Truth | May 23, 2018 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christian Church, Christianity, Church Leadership, Culture & Morality, Emergent Church, False Teaching, Gospel, Humanism, Progressive Christianity, Prosperity Gospel, Religious Freedom, Salvation | 0 |

It is interesting and often sad to compare what many of our modern churches look like to the gathering of the saints in the Book of Acts. The early church had commitment, focus, passion and a deep desire to learn the Apostles’ teachings. They were thankful for every blessing and even trials and challenges God allowed in their lives. They pursued holiness in a world where their very lives were in danger for following Jesus Christ. Today in America, the pursuit seems to be geared toward self, comfort, and convenience where we try to fit God into our schedules and our worship. We have divided hearts that want the blessings of salvation but not the responsibilities of holy living.

Pastor Mike Abendroth joins us this morning to look at what lessons and principles we can glean from the book of Acts and the early church. We also touch on Britain’s “royal wedding” last week and discuss marriage, idolatry, secular humanism, multiculturalism.

He Said What?!

by Stand Up For The Truth | Apr 19, 2018 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Emergent Church, Evangelism, False Teaching, Gospel, Liberalism, Podcast, Progressive Christianity, Salvation, Social Justice | 0 |

In our final segment we discuss more controversial comments from Pope Francis, this time regarding an apparent statement that “good atheists” go to heaven. And one thing that makes them good? Baptizing their children.

With each passing year we see more and more dangerous, incorrect theology infiltrating a growing number of Christian churches and denominations. False beliefs that would have been soundly rebuked a few decades ago are now being discussed within churches. Satan is a master at twisting the truth and appealing to our human emotions and desires, and he is working his plan through perhaps well-intentioned but spiritually naive people.

Pastor Mike Abendroth of No Compromise Radio joins us to discuss this and other recent issues including how we find the correct spiritual balance between God’s sovereignty and man’s free will and responsibilities.

The Church in America Must Be the Church!

by David Fiorazo | Jan 15, 2021 | American Church, Church Leadership, COVID 19, Pastor's Perspective, Religious Freedom | 0 |

As we saw in 2020, forces of darkness have been hard at work. The enemy – both human and demonic – coming against us hard. It is stunning, the speed with which our country, culture, freedoms, and very way of life have been attacked and dismantled!

If there was ever a time in American history that the Christian Church needs to be an essential, gospel-preaching, influential, faith-building, fruit-bearing, saint-equipping church, it’s now.

Mike Abendroth: Comfort for the Oppressed, Pastor’s Perspective

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 14, 2021 | Christianity, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Teaching | 0 |

Today, we catch up with Mike Abendroth and discuss how Christians can maintain a balanced, biblical perspective through all that is happening in America and the world. We also look at some lessons from the Old Testament Book of Nahum, discuss its context, and some practical points from Pastor Mike.

Steve Smothermon: We Must Never Stop Being The Church!

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 13, 2021 | American Church, Church Leadership, COVID 19, Leadership, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Politics and Faith | 0 |

Steve’s church was fined $10,000 for holding a Christmas Eve service and not following New Mexico governor’s mandates; we discuss also the battle between Christians and government, unreasonable state restrictions on churches, obeying God or man, open censorship of American citizens by Big Tech and liberal media activists, and the responsibility of pastors to lead in these dark times.

Mike Gendron: Converging Events, Prophecy, and Pope Francis

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 12, 2021 | American Church, Apostacy, Bible Prophecy, Christianity, Discernment, Gospel, One world religion, Podcast | 0 |

We discuss the prophetic implications of all that is going on in the world including the economic, psychological, and spiritual impact of converging events. Mike emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to be obedient to the great commission. We also talk about the apostasy of Pope Francis and his continued departure from Romans Catholic and biblical faith

Jay Seegert: Christian Youth are Leaving the Faith; Why?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 11, 2021 | American Church, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Education, Government, Podcast, Public Schools | 0 |

An alarmingly high percentage of youth are walking away from their faith today. We now know it is at much younger ages when children begin to doubt what they have learned. Many studies have been done and the evidence is clear. What are we doing wrong as Christian parents and the church in general?