Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
#198 - Rev. 2:13-18 Hate What God Hates
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Charlie teaches about the church at Pergamos in this informal Bible study. This church lived in an atmosphere of evil. Whatever is meant by "Satan's throne" it doesn't sound healthy. This prominent city was also known as a center for cultic worship and emperor worship. They were commended by Jesus except for one thing: they tolerated those who followed the doctrine of Balaam and the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. In other words, they compromised with evil by allowing it to exist among them. They did not hate what God hated. Still, they were faithful in Satan's backyard. Yes, Satan is alive and well still, but as with this church, Jesus will swiftly judge those who follow him and not the true Lord. We must learn to hate what God hates and give no room for evil in the church or in our lives. Rewards of intimacy with Christ await the faithful.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
#197 - Bud Brown Grace Stories: He Found Smooth Sailing under Grace.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
We start this conversation with L. E. (Bud) Brown talking about some of his exploits on his sailboat with his wife, Lea. But the real story begins when as a young man, he was able to break through his religious traditions and finally realize how to have eternal life. He was saved by grace, but found that he needed grace more than ever because even though the eternal battle was won, his internal battle with pride, competitiveness, and a negative self image kept him sailing against the wind on rough waters. Bud came to realize the love and acceptance that grace brings and found peace. After graduating from Western Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary and pastoring two churches, he helped start a ministry called Turnaround Churches. He also has an excellent book on the importance of prayer in the church, Lifelessness to New Life: Biblical prayers to resurrect the lifeless church. Bud has other books and ministry projects in mind that we hope to hear about later. You can contact him at Bud@BudBrown.net and find his books on Amazon under L. E. Brown and at TurnAroundPastors.com.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
#196 - Prepare to Suffer, Rev 2:8-12
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
In this informal Bible study, we see how the Church in Smyrna shows us that a poor and persecuted church can still be faithful to the Lord. The Lord has no complaint against this group of Christians despite Satan's work behind the scenes to harm them. Jesus promises them rewards for their faithfulness. One assurance is that they will not be harmed by the second death. Does this mean that they could be, or is there a better way to understand this difficult passage? The fact of persecution of Christians is more relevant today than ever. Some modern day statistics and facts will open your eyes to how Satan is still harming believers. But there is no need to fear the future, because we are safe eternally in the Lord. He knows our suffering and rewards our faithfulness.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
#195 - Grace and Our Service
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
- Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
- Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace Make Us? 3:21-5:21
- Grace and Our Sanctification: How Righteous Can Grace Make Us? 6:1-8:27
- Grace and Our Security: How Far Does Grace Go? 8:28-39
- Grace and Our Selection and Service: Who is Grace For and What Should Grace Motivate? Chs. 9-12
Watch the videos on the GraceLife Ministries Youtube channel or listen to the Simply by Grace Podcast http://www.SimplybyGrace.org. This series starts August 24, 2023. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
#194 - Grace and Our Security - Rom. 8:28-39
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
- Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
- Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace Make Us? 3:21-5:21
- Grace and Our Sanctification: How Righteous Can Grace Make Us? 6:1-8:27
- Grace and Our Security: How Far Does Grace Go? 8:28-39
- Grace and Our Selection and Service: Who is Grace For and What Should Grace Motivate? Chs. 9-12
Watch the videos on the GraceLife Ministries Youtube channel or listen to the Simply by Grace Podcast http://www.SimplybyGrace.org. This series starts August 24, 2023. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode.
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
#193 - Grace and Our Sanctification - Rom. 6:1-8:27
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
- Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
- Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace Make Us? 3:21-5:21
- Grace and Our Sanctification: How Righteous Can Grace Make Us? 6:1-8:27
- Grace and Our Security: How Far Does Grace Go? 8:28-39
- Grace and Our Selection and Service: Who is Grace For and What Should Grace Motivate? Chs. 9-12
Watch the videos on the GraceLife Ministries Youtube channel or listen to the Simply by Grace Podcast http://www.SimplybyGrace.org. This series starts August 24, 2023. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
#192 - Grace and Our Salvation - Rom. 3:21-4:24
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
- Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
- Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace Make Us? 3:21-5:21
- Grace and Our Sanctification: How Righteous Can Grace Make Us? 6:1-8:27
- Grace and Our Security: How Far Does Grace Go? 8:28-39
- Grace and Our Selection and Service: Who is Grace For and What Should Grace Motivate? Chs. 9-12
Watch the videos on the GraceLife Ministries Youtube channel or listen to the Simply by Grace Podcast http://www.SimplybyGrace.org. This series starts August 24, 2023. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
#191 - Grace and Our Sin - Rom. 1:1-3:20
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Romans. It has been called the most important letter ever written. It changed St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and the world. Romans is a book about God's amazing grace. Every Christian needs to grasp the truths highlighted in this 5-part series, Romans: What's So Amazing about Grace? This clear explanation of the life-changing truths in Romans is taught by Dr. Charlie Bing in New Zealand at the Winter Bible School hosted by the Long Story Short ministry . This series includes:
- Grace and Our Sin: How Low Must Grace Reach? 1:1-3:20
- Grace and Our Salvation: How Acceptable Does Grace Make Us? 3:21-5:21
- Grace and Our Sanctification: How Righteous Can Grace Make Us? 6:1-8:27
- Grace and Our Security: How Far Does Grace Go? 8:28-39
- Grace and Our Selection and Service: Who is Grace For and What Should Grace Motivate? Chs. 9-12
Watch the videos on the GraceLife Ministries Youtube channel or listen to the Simply by Grace Podcast http://www.SimplybyGrace.org. This series starts August 24, 2023. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
#190 - Burundi Debrief
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
While in the small East African country of Burundi, Charlie recently led a team teaching GraceLife Institute courses in partnership with Pastor Anicet Ndikuriyo of Grace Bible Church, Burundi (with 60 locations) and Grace Initiative for Burundi. Along with pastors Marvin Effa (Bethany Bible Church, Plano, TX) and John Salvesen (Bear Creek Bible Church, Keller, TX), they taught Grace and Romans, Basic Bible Doctrine, and Bible Study Methods. Also, John's wife, Carolyn, taught Ruth to 24 key women church leaders. Of the 110 men pastors and leaders, 20 graduated the four-year curriculum. About a third of the pastors and leaders were new and many came to faith and assurance of salvation. Listen to each of these teachers and host, Anicet, report on what they saw and experienced. They will also challenge others to consider ministry in Burundi. God blessed the ministries of those who went, those who came, and those who worked.