What If? - 1 Corinthians 15:17. What if Jesus Christ never rose from the dead? Would that make any difference in your faith? Could you still go on being a Christian? When it comes to eternal life and forgiveness of sins, everything is nothing if Christ did not rise from the dead. Conversely, if the resurrection is true, then salvation in Christ is a glorious hope. (43:06)

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Day of the King - The Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:28-44. Palm Sunday is the day on our annual religious calendar when we celebrate the time Jesus Christ officially presented himself to Israel as their King. It has been called the triumphal entry because the procession had all of the celebration of a triumphant King entering the gates of the city. Palm branches were strewn in his path as excited people cried out - Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. At the same time, however, the dark clouds of hostility and rejection were gathering on the horizon as the leaders of Israel were plotting his death. On Sunday the crowds worshipped him as their King, but by Friday they had nailed him to a cross as a criminal. (44:49)

Day of the King - The Triumphal Entry

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (45:01)

His Name is Jesus - Isaiah 9:6

Easter, like Christmas, is a religious paradox. On the one hand, it is a Christian celebration with great biblical meaning - the birth of Christ at Christmas and the resurrection of Christ at Easter. But on the other hand, it is a pagan holiday with heathen origins and with significant mythological connections. As a result of this paradox, many Christians feel like they are on the horns of a dilemma. Since it has heathen connections, they reason, should we as Christians celebrate the holiday? (33:35)

The Easter Fish - Matthew 12:39-41

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year for enjoying family and friends. As a National Holiday, it calls us as Americans to reflect on the blessings we have received from God. In the midst of the ambience of cornstalks and pumpkins, of turkeys and cornucopias, of parades and football games, we simply enjoy one another and celebrate our abundance. As with other holidays, however, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement and to forget to truly thank God for His abundant love and grace which He has given to us in Christ Jesus. Also, we sometimes forget that a thankful spirit to the Lord is intended by God to be based on something far deeper than the temporal benefits of life. His providential care, even in the hardest of circumstances and in the worst of times, is a cause for perpetual celebration by the people of God. In fact 1 Thessalonians 5:18 seems to indicate that anytime we are not thankful to God for whatever He is allowing to happen in our lives, we are out of the will of God. This is a tall order, to be sure - but God is faithful to His people and for that we can always be thankful. (42:30)

Attitude of Gratitude - Ephesians 5:20

Born of a Virgin, Part 3 - Hope of the World – Matthew 1:18-25 (38:46)

Hope of the World – Matthew 1:18-25

Born of a Virgin, Part 2 - The Sign - Isaiah 7:14 (45:38)

The Sign – Isaiah 7:14

Born of a Virgin, Part 1 - The truth of the Virgin Birth is not just a romantic notion to inspire us at Christmas time. It is foundational to our salvation and fundamental to our Christian faith. The Savior must be holy; He cannot be contaminated with the sin of Adam. (41:38)

Seed of a Woman – Genesis 3:15

When Mary Magdalene saw the empty tomb she was down on empty. She said, They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him. The Apostle John, on the other hand, had a different reaction to the empty tomb. When he stepped into the tomb and saw the linen wrappings and face-cloth, it says that he saw, and believed. John was UP ON EMPTY. In this message from John 20:1-10, we look into the empty tomb to learn how we also can be up on empty. (40:23)

Up On Empty - John 20:1-10

Palm Sunday is our traditional day for celebrating the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerulaem. On that day, Jesus was offering Himself to the nation of Israel as their King in fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. Anticipating the rejection of their King, Zechariah made another prediction - that Jesus, The Messiah, would come again and descend from the Mount of Olives. John tells us that on that occasion, He will be riding a great white war horse instead of a lowly donkey. (31:34)

Until He Comes - 1 Cor 11:26

Jesus Christ is the only true Way to the only true God - Isaiah 9:6 (36:02)

The Unique Jesus - Isaiah 9:6

How long has it been since you memorized verses of Scripture? Dan Hayden explains when, why and how he developed his proven method of Bible memorization and retention: Mindful of the Truth (51:21)

Bible Memory

The book Four Blood Moons by John Hagee has become a best seller and is the current interest with regard to prophetic studies. Is this another prophetic fad or is this a legitimate concern on biblical prophecy and something we should seriously consider? (44:59)

The Four Blood Moons Theory

In the Fullness of Time - Part 4. Our perspective of time versus God's perspective of time. (41:44)

God's Perspective of Time - Galatians 4:1-7

In the Fullness of Time - Part 3. Mary's miraculous virgin conception is one of the most wonderful stories in the Bible. It begins with an amazing conversation between a young Jewish girl living in Nazareth and an angel who has come directly from the presence of God. Gabriel tells Mary that the Holy Spirit will conceive a seed in her womb apart from any intimate experience with a man and Mary immediately humbles herself to accept this miracle from God - even though it will be misunderstood by others. (31:12)

The Moment of Truth - Luke 1:26-56

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