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The Prodigal Son
In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series through the parables by unpacking truths from Jesus' teaching on the prodigal son that speak to lost souls and religious hypocrites. Themes include sin, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, and forgiveness. Whether you're a long-time Christian or new to faith, the lessons from this parable will bring you back to the foundation of salvation and God's love for us.
The Unforgiving Servant
Jesus warns us to be careful of being unforgiving in light of how forgiven we are. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Unforgiving Servant” and reminds us why all Christians forgive, and clarifies what forgiveness is not.
The Rich Fool
In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Rich Fool” and gives us truths to apply from Jesus’ warnings about trusting in riches.
6 Bricks for a Life of Self-Control
In this final episode of the self-control series, Costi Hinn walks you through 6 bricks to build a life of self-control from Dai Hankey’s book, “A Man’s Greatest Challenge.” These bricks apply to every Christian, whether you are a man or a woman, and the secret to self-control is rooted in one key truth that he covers at the end of this episode.
Lessons from Paul on Self-Control
In part 4 of the self-control series, Costi Hinn teaches through 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 and provides 6 truths about how Paul the apostle lived his life and exercised self-control for the sake of the gospel. He did everything with purpose and on purpose — for the glory of God. Grab your Bible for this episode, and be challenged to live in a way that honors the One who saved your soul.
5 Priorities for a Winning Christmas: CHRIST
In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a brand new Christmas series and walks through the first of five priorities for a “winning” Christmas. He defines what it means to win during the Advent season and also provides cautionary wisdom about ways we miss Christ in our Christmas, and five practical ways to keep Christ as the center!
God’s Revealed Will
In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series on the will of God by unpacking what the revealed will of God is all about. Along with 8 key truths and several passages from Scripture, he lays out the major barriers between us and knowing the will of God.
God’s Decretive Will
In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks God’s decretive will or what theologians call “God’s secret will.” When it comes to this particular aspect of God’s will it’s vital that Christians understand the sovereignty of God, but also, the peace that comes from knowing just how in control He is. Whether you’re worried about the future or wondering about the past, this episode will strengthen your view on the will of God and help you live confidently in His plan for your life.
Listener Questions About the Holy Spirit
In this episode, Costi Hinn answers your questions about the Holy Spirit including questions about tongues, feelings, church service order, fruit, prayer, and more!
How to Preserve the Unity of the Spirit
Unity is hard to come by in the body of Christ, but it doesn’t have to be that way. At the same time, we should never sacrifice truth in the name of superficial unity. When it comes to the work of the Holy Spirit in the true body of Christ, we may differ on some secondary doctrinal matters, but if we share a common Lord and have been baptized into the same body, we can experience unity in the midst of some differences. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks 4 principles that can help us preserve the unity that the Holy Spirit provides.
The Holy Spirit is God…Now What?
In this 3rd episode of the series on the Holy Spirit, Costi Hinn digs into practical outcomes if we believe that the Holy Spirit is God and a person. This episode will focus on how we should pray to the Holy Spirit, worship the Holy Spirit, and nurture a strong and biblical relationship with the Holy Spirit.
3 Essential Truths About the Holy Spirit
There are certain truths that every Christian should understand and believe when it comes to the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks 3 essentials to help all Christians grasp and relish the Holy Spirit’s work as a member of the Trinity. He also covers some of the historical heresies that were condemned by early church councils and provides practical insights for those who have swung to extremes when it comes to the Holy Spirit.
5 Life Changing Messages - John MacArthur
In this episode, Costi Hinn introduces our 2nd sermon of the summer series. Our preacher is John MacArthur, the message is "Inerrancy Under Attack," and it is from the 2015 Shepherd's Conference. MacArthur highlights the assaults that have come upon the Word of God and the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Every Christian must know how the Bible is inerrant and why we stand for the truth of God's unchanging Word.
Wisdom on Evangelism, Abortion, and Living for the Glory of God w/ Mark Spence
In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Mark Spence from Living Waters to talk about how to live your life for the ultimate purpose. Mark is widely respected in the Christian world as an absolute spark plug when it comes to being bold about faith and biblical truth. Costi also asks Mark about pro-life issues, and Mark shares key insights that will inspire you to live for the gospel in every area of your life.
Revival (Part 2): What Are the Marks of True Revival?
In part two of this series on revival, Costi Hinn walks you through a history of revival from The Great Awakening, to the Protestant Reformation, to the early church in the book of Acts. He lays out 8 clear marks of true revival to help you understand how the Spirit of God works consistently throughout the ages.
Revival (Part 1): What is Revival?
In this episode, Costi Hinn begins a 3-part series on "Revival" so that you can rightly celebrate the power of God in the lives of people, while also using discernment and wisdom in everyday life. This episode includes an excerpt from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones that will help you effectively answer the question: What is revival?
Every Christian Should Be Doing This
In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Ryan Shackelford who is a CFO, CPA, and deacon who assists the elders with stewardship at Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona. They discuss principles for money management, budgeting, and how Christians should be stewarding what God provides for them. This episode also highlights books and programs that can provide wisdom for anyone wanting to better manage their money.
Does the Holy Spirit Speak Today?
People want to hear from God because they know His wisdom and will are perfect. But how can we? Does He only speak through reading the Bible? What does it mean to be "led by the Spirit?" What about thoughts, impressions, feelings, or even the grand claims of people who say that the Holy Spirit speaks audibly to them all the time? In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses these questions and more, breaking down what the Scriptures teach and how every believer can confidently hear from God and be led by the Spirit.
Who Are You When No One's Looking?
The great puritan John Owen once said, “A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, and the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more.” What John Owen had right almost 400 years ago still rings true today, and not just for ministers but for all of us. In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down three key areas that all of us should take inventory of. We must ask: Who are we when no one's looking?
3 P's Money Should Never Get You in the Church
Character matters more than cash. In the church, James 2 warns about showing partiality to the rich and Jesus reserves some His strongest warnings for those who think wealth can earn His favor. God uses people from all walks of life to serve and lead His church, but money and manipulation can blind us from remembering the importance of this. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks three “P’s” that money should never get you. Church leaders and church members do well to assess their hearts in light of this episode.