An important announcement regarding our new podcast Deshler Abiding Word (AFLC). Due to some technical issues with rebuilding our website (and human error on my part - Jon) we had to set up a new podcast. Keep listening on our new podcast and t

Finish Well

Nov 8th, 2020 25m 1s

Not everyone who starts a race finishes. The same can be true with the Christian life. This passage encourages us to daily be diligent to complete the race that's been set before us, and gives us practical ways for doing it.

Different With Purpose

Nov 1st, 2020 25m 49s

Titus 2:1-15. How does the Gospel impact the way we live? Why does it matter how we live? Paul tells Titus to teach these truths to his congregation, which still applies to Christians today.

Guard the Treasure

Oct 25th, 2020 22m 19s

2 Timothy 1:8-14. Paul urges Timothy to keep the treasure that's been entrusted to him safe unashamedly. What does that have to do with you? It's been entrusted to you too.

Word of Comfort

Oct 18th, 2020 24m 23s

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. Paul writes to a congregation enduring intense persecution to comfort them with what God has done, God is doing, and what God will do to make all things right.

WWJD

Oct 11th, 2020 26m 55s

Colossians 3:12-17. Rather than asking "what would Jesus do?" a better question to ask is "what has Jesus done?" and then ask "What does Jesus demand?" Find out why.

God Is Good

Oct 4th, 2020 30m 4s

Psalm 73:1-28. Ever find yourself doubting the goodness of God? You aren't alone. In this psalm, Asaph looks around him and determines that living a life of faith hasn't benefited him one bit. Then he enters a sacred space, is reminded again of

The Beauty of God

Sep 27th, 2020 25m 54s

Ephesians 1:3-14. When was the last time you were awestruck by the beauty of God? How do we see His beauty? The beauty of God led Paul to pen the longest sentence in the Bible praising God for what He's done. May it bring you to a place of prai

Justified By Faith

Sep 20th, 2020 26m 18s

Galatians 3:10-29. A form of legalism was sneaking into the congregation at Galatia. Paul reminds these believers how people are saved. Perhaps it's a message your heart needs when similar forms of legalism lurk around your own heart.

Discerning Jesus

Sep 13th, 2020 28m 30s

2 Corinthians 11:1-15. Discernment is the ability to discern right from almost right, says Spurgeon. It's a skill that your eternity may depend on. That's why Paul warns the Corinthians of the harm of leaving the simplicity and purity of devoti

Don't Lose Heart

Sep 6th, 2020 24m 37s

2 Corinthians 4:1-18. Paul explains where he goes for encouragement rather than losing hope in his ministry. His encouragement is anchored in the mercy he's received, the nature of God, and what lies ahead.

Unveiled Glory

Aug 30th, 2020 24m 28s

2 Corinthians 3:12-18. Paul explains the basis for the hope that allows him to boldly proclaim the Gospel as he proclaims it in this text.

This Is The Feast

Aug 23rd, 2020 21m 39s

I Corinthians 11:23-32. Paul reminds the Corinthians of the purpose for the Lord's instituting of communion. He explains what it is, who it's for, and why it matters. His explanation is still valid for us today.

My Body, My Choice

Aug 16th, 2020 27m 14s

I Corinthians 6:12-20. Paul instructs the Corinthian believers in how their bodies are meant to be used.

Don't Worry

Aug 9th, 2020 25m 28s

Matthew 6:25-34. Murray reminds us why we are not to worry about the things in this life.

Forever Indebted

Aug 2nd, 2020 24m 30s

Romans 13:8-14. As believers, we live our lives forever indebted, not just to God but also to the people God has placed in our lives.

Present in Pain

Jul 26th, 2020 26m 11s

Psalm 13:1-6. Where is God in suffering? Should Christians always be happy, even if it means they have to fake it? Psalm 13 reveals the pain, the plea, and the praise of a suffering believer.

Where Do You Go?

Jul 12th, 2020 22m 59s

Psalm 5:1-12. Where do you go when you have questions? It's important to go to the place that actually has the answers. In Psalm 5, David writes some provoking truths that bring up some questions, but in those verses, we're also given the answe

Freedom

Jul 5th, 2020 22m 14s

Psalm 2:1-12. We love freedom, especially when we get to define what we mean by "freedom." What is freedom though? And are we really free?

Known

Jun 28th, 2020 25m 49s

Psalm 139:1-24. Does anyone really know who you are? All your thoughts, desires, dreams, hopes, wishes? The very thought of being fully known can be frightening, but also comforting. Find out why in Psalm 139.

Matthew 10:29-31

Jun 21st, 2020 27m 53s

Matthew 10:29-31. Pastor Hart shares God's Word.

Come Worship the LORD!

Jun 14th, 2020 24m 3s

Psalm 130:1-8. The psalmist writes from a position of a recognizable human experience of "the depths" and shares where hope can be found. We learn in this psalm where to find hope when we find ourselves in similar depths.

Without a Doubt

Jun 7th, 2020 23m 57s

Acts 2:22-41. Peter preaches to an audience that isn't quite sure about what's going on. By the end of Peter's sermon, all their doubts had been removed. Listen to hear how the Word of God removes your doubts.

Abide in Me and I In You

May 31st, 2020 26m 24s

John 15:1-11. John shares the words of Jesus with us on the importance of continuing to abide in Christ but also the comforting truth that He abides in us.

The Gate and the Shepherd

May 24th, 2020 23m 30s

John 10:1-10. Jesus gives one of the "I AM" statements in John, this time calling Himself "The Gate." What Jesus says in this passage is critical for us to hear and know.