The Christians Hour

Love and forgiveness are ingredients of life we all need. We all have pain. We all have sorrow. We all have doubts. Jesus understands all of this…and the story of Jesus is for EVERYONE.  All this month Gene Appel, lead minister with East Side Christian Church, Anaheim California is leading us as we unpack the life of Jesus through the eyes of those that knew him personally. Together, we can find hope and purpose because HE GETS US. The Apostle John was very clear on his purpose for writing what he did in the Gospel that bears his name. John says, “…these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”  So, here’s Gene to share How Jesus Gets Our Hopelessness, from John’s account of how Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.  And the impact that event has for all of us.

A subject that Jesus talked about again and again was the Kingdom of God.  Jesus taught that God wants us to take on His “Kingdom View”; a view not based on the temporary but on the eternal, because His Kingdom is forever. This month, Aaron Brockett, the lead minister with the Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana has been leading us through a series he is calling “modgniK”.  “modgniK” is simply Kingdom spelled backwards.  Jesus has invited all of us to be a part of His kingdom, a kingdom that through the lens of our current culture’s “World View” seems very backwards and upside-down.   Today, Aaron wraps up the “modgniK” series with a look at the thing that really sets God’s Kingdom apart from every other kind of kingdom.  In this Kingdom, this King gave His life as a ransom for us! Here’s Aaron to explain…

In our culture, more is more, but Jesus taught and modeled that the “more” you’re looking for is found in less.  You see, God wants us to take on His “Kingdom View”; a view not based on the temporary but on the eternal, because His Kingdom is forever. This month, Aaron Brockett, the lead minister with the Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana will be leading us through a series he is calling “modgniK”.  “modgniK” is simply Kingdom spelled backwards.  Jesus has invited all of us to be a part of His kingdom, a kingdom that to us seems backwards to our own “World View”.   In today’s message Aaron uses the word Inclusive to describe the Kingdom of God.  That word, has a lot of baggage associated with it.  And it means different things to different people.  As a result, using it to describe God’s Kingdom, for many people, throws up a flag and begs the question what does he mean by that?     According to Aaron it simply means that in the Kingdom of God everyone is invited and welcome to respond to Jesus’ invitation.  Here’s Aaron to explain…

In our culture, more is more, but Jesus taught and modeled that the “more” you’re looking for is found in less.  You see, God wants us to take on His “Kingdom View”; a view not based on the temporary but on the eternal, because His Kingdom is forever.   This month, Aaron Brockett, the lead minister with the Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana will be leading us through a series he is calling “modgniK”.  “modgniK” is simply Kingdom spelled backwards.  Jesus has invited all of us to be a part of His kingdom, a kingdom that to us seems backwards to our own “World View”.    Our world, our culture clamors and claws for power, recognition, position, and title. Jesus says, “Not so with you.” You live with a different set of kingdom values. If you live this out, the result will be;  a healthier marriage, healthier kids, healthier work environment, a healthier church.   Here’s Aaron to explain…

In our culture, more is more, but Jesus taught and modeled that the “more” you’re looking for is found in less.  You see, God wants us to take on His “Kingdom View”; a view not based on the temporary but on the eternal, because His Kingdom is forever. This month, Aaron Brockett from Traders Point Christian Church with multiple campuses in Indianapolis, Indiana will be leading us through a series he is calling “modgniK”.  “modgniK” is simply Kingdom spelled backwards.  Jesus has invited all of us to be a part of His kingdom, a kingdom that to us seems backwards to our own “World View”.   God wants us to be people in whom and through whom generosity flows like a river. In the kingdom of this earth, stockpiling and security are the norm. But in God’s kingdom, generosity stands out.  Today Aaron dispels 4 myths that block generosity and invites us to put into practice the generosity that reflects God’s Kingdom Philosophy  Here’s Aaron…

In life, all of us tend to see the world through lenses of our own making… This “World View” affects what we think, and say, and the decisions we make.  The problem is, we live in a sinful world and this tends to skew what we think or believe about God bending it into something that is not accurate. This month, Aaron Brockett from Traders Point Christian Church with multiple campuses in Indianapolis, Indiana will be leading us through a series he is calling “modgniK”.  “modgniK” is simply Kingdom spelled backwards.  Jesus has invited all of us to be a part of His kingdom, a kingdom that to us seems backwards to our own “World View”.   In our culture, more is more, but Jesus taught and modeled that the “more” you’re looking for is found in less.  You see, God wants us to take on His “Kingdom View”; a view not based on the temporary but on the eternal, because His Kingdom is forever. Here’s Aaron…

You’re listening to the Christian’s Hour…  Welcome to the TCH broadcast!  TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. Let’s face it, there are a lot of “out there” ideas, about who God is and what God is like.  This month, we’re listening in to what God says about Himself, by the names God uses to describe the very essence of who He is.  And, when it comes to God, His name means everything.  But be forewarned: this may totally change what you think about God.  And it will change your life. This month, our teacher Ben Cachiaras, lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, and their multiple campuses in the Baltimore area, is taking us on a journey to intimately learn who God is, by unpacking the names God uses to describe Himself.   El Shaddai, The God almighty, the God who is all-sufficient.  God wants us to come to Him not for what blessing, object or feeling He may provide in a given moment. God wants it to be enough that He is there, with us, that there is strength in His presence, that He is enough.  So maybe you’re asking; how exactly does this all play out in life?  Well, here’s Ben to paint the picture of a Mountainous God; who   loves   you…

"What's in a name?" When it comes to God - everything. Let’s face it there are a lot of “out there” ideas about who God is and what God is like.  This month, we’re listening in to what God says about Himself. But be forewarned: this may totally change your understanding of God.   This month, our teacher Ben Cachiaras, lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, and their multiple campuses in the Baltimore area, is taking us on a journey to intimately learn who God is, by unpacking the names God uses to describe Himself.    Ever been tested?  I don’t mean like a school test, but I mean the “tests” of life, like the kind that really demonstrate what you are made of?  That show the real you?  In today’s lesson Ben Cachiaras shares how God uses life’s “tests” to teach us how to trust and obey in our walk with God.  And in the process reveals “The God Who Provides”.   Here's Ben…

"What's in a name?" When it comes to God - everything. With so many “crazy” ideas about who God is and what God is like, this month, we’re listening in to what God says about Himself. But be forewarned: this may totally change your understanding of God.   This month, our teacher Ben Cachiaras, lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, and their multiple campuses in the Baltimore area, is taking us on a journey to intimately learn who God is, by unpacking the names God uses to describe Himself.    If there were a list of the top 10 preconceived ideas that derail the ability of people to understand what God is trying to communicate in the Bible; one of the top contenders might just be our own understanding of the role of a father.  Now, while many of us had a father that did a great job of filling that role, many fathers may have twisted or destroyed what that role should really look like.  But we do have an example available of what the “perfect” Father embodies, and that version of a “Father” is the name God chooses to describe Himself and the relationship He wants to have with us.  Intrigued? Here’s Ben…

Ever been called by a less than desirable name?  Children, even a lot of adults, can use names to belittle, even bully.  On the other hand, if you have ever been honored with a title you know that names can bring honor.  Names carry a lot of value, they connect us, and in Bible times names carried a lot of deep meaning.  So, did you know that in the Bible the God of the universe has more than one name?  Including one that was considered by the Jews as un-speakable?    This month, our teacher Ben Cachiaras, the lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, is taking us on a journey to intimately learn who God is and he’s doing it from the names God uses to describe Himself.    So, when Moses asked God who he should say sent him, God told Moses, tell them “I AM” sent you.  If you take just a moment to stop and consider the scope of a name like “I Am” you will probably have a hard time wrapping your head around it?   At the same time, it paints quite a picture of the incredible God who, by the way, also knows your name!  Here’s Ben to help with that picture…