Hearing God: The Cost of Discipleship

God's Grace: An Attribute of God (Conversation)

In this message, A. W. Tozer describes God's grace as an essential attribute of God, not merely something He possesses but something He is. He distinguishes grace from mercy and emphasizes that grace comes through Jesus Christ and is infinite, constant, and available both before and after the cross. Tozer reminds us that no one is saved apart from grace, and that God’s boundless kindness is always at work toward humanity. Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation of God’s unchanging nature and the overwhelming love He offers to all people, including the chief of sinners. Get the original source here: https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/2611 [https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/2611] ---- Please support this podcast: Donate or become a member and gain access to our digital archive of 3000+ audio and video files For more Christian teachings, visit inspirational.org.nz [http://inspirational.org.nz] ---- ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066932898375]

Christ in You: The Supreme Gift (Conversation)

A. W. Tozer's message invites us to see that God's greatest gift to humanity is not earthly blessings but the very infusion of divine life—Christ in you, the hope of glory. He walks through the biblical witness of the Trinity, the incarnation, and the way the Son unites human nature with the divine nature so that believers become partakers of the divine life. He shows that the central question is not what we think of Christianity but what we do with Christ, and that the experience of God dwelling in us is meant to transform every area of life, from prayer to relationships to work. Key topics include the doctrine of the Trinity, the incarnation, and the extraordinary claim that Christ dwelling in believers makes them temples of the divine presence; the idea that believers are dispossessed of all but God, who becomes their inheritance; the meaning of holiness as God living in the personality; the primacy of experiential knowledge of God over mere gifts or evidences; and the call to trust and rest in Christ living in us rather than striving in our own strength. The takeaways include that Christ in you is the ultimate spiritual reality enabling victory over sin and a transformed life; God invites us to know Him experientially through the Holy Spirit; our identity as priests and heirs means all that belongs to Christ is ours; and the central focus of faith is the person of Jesus Christ, who is risen and present with us. ---- Get the original source here: https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/2544 [https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/2544] ---- Please support this podcast: Donate or become a member and gain access to our digital archive of 3000+ audio and video files For more Christian teachings, visit inspirational.org.nz [www.inspirational.org.nz] ---- ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066932898375]

Four Soils, One Message (Conversation)

Graeme guides listeners through the parable of the sower, showing across Mark 4, Matthew 13 and Luke 8 how four soils reveal our heart's response to the Word of God. The seed is the Word of the Kingdom, and the soils reveal different levels of understanding, perseverance, and fruitfulness. He explains that the hard road soil is those who hear but Satan snatches away the word; the rocky soil quickly receives but cannot root deeply; the thorny soil is crowded by worries, deceit and desires; and the good soil hears, understands, and bears fruit—thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold—by holding on to the Word with honesty and perseverance. The talk also underscores the need to discern truth, to avoid distractions that choke growth, and to apply Scripture to every area of life. Takeaways: cultivate an honest and good heart, retain the Word firmly, weigh what you hear, and let the Word inform your daily choices, relationships, and service. By focusing on faithful listening and obedient action, listeners can grow in love, joy, patience and generosity. ---- Get the original source here: https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/1308 [https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/1308] ---- Please support this podcast: Donate or become a member and gain access to our digital archive of 3000+ audio and video files For more Christian teachings, visit inspirational.org.nz [www.inspirational.org.nz] ---- ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066932898375]

Hearing God: The Cost of Discipleship

The episode dives into hearing God's voice by examining the conditions of discipleship found in Luke 14: the call to put Jesus above all other relationships, carry one’s cross, and count the cost before following; it contrasts the crowds with true disciples and even uses the Leonidas illustration to highlight strategic surrender and reliance on God; the speaker shares a personal journey from doubt to faith and emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the primary guide to truth. Takeaways include a practical approach to hearing God: test your sense of promptings against God's will, remain teachable and humble, and trust the Spirit's conviction and guidance rather than relying solely on intellect; peace with God comes through surrender and alignment with His will. ---- Get the original source here: https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/1307 [\%22https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/1307\%22] ---- Please support this podcast: Donate or become a member and gain access to our digital archive of 3000+ audio and video files For more Christian teachings, visit inspirational.org.nz [\%22www.inspirational.org.nz\%22] ---- ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066932898375]

Hearing God: The Blueprint of Discipleship (Conversation)

Graham guides listeners through a practical, Bible-based look at discipleship, asking what it really means to obey the Great Commission and how the early church pattern can inform our modern approach. They unpack Paul's listing of apostles, prophets, and teachers, and explain how these roles function as a pattern for equipping believers to hear God, understand Scripture, and practice discernment, rather than creating hierarchies. They address the tension between following leaders and following Jesus, emphasizing that true discipleship starts with hearing God for oneself, with a gentle, reasonable, and merciful guide from above (James 3:13-18, John 8:31-32, John 10:27). They offer practical steps to hear God, including meditating on Scripture, testing guidance, and practicing maturity through training of spiritual senses (Hebrews 5:12). They illustrate with Acts 11:19-26 example of Barnabas and Paul to Antioch, showing outward preaching, encouragement, and teaching. Listeners will come away with a practical, Bible-based map for discipleship that centers on hearing God, guarding truth with the word, and fostering a community where revelation leads to lasting change. ---- Get the original source here: https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/1306 [https://www.inspirational.org.nz/collections/all/products/1306] ---- Please support this podcast: Donate or become a member and gain access to our digital archive of 3000+ audio and video files For more Christian teachings, visit inspirational.org.nz [www.inspirational.org.nz] ---- ★ Support this podcast ★ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066932898375]