Either God is sovereign or God is not. Over the next 3 weeks we will see how God is in charge! In this message, we discover that all are accountable to God, including leaders.

We get so caught up in living life that we forget about the ultimate win of eternal life. On All Saints Day, we hear how we are already saints and how that happens.

We continue in our series on Winners and Losers and we turn our attention to Martin Luther and Reformation Sunday. Most of his life was losing but he remained faithful.

We continue on in our sermon series on winning and losing. For the second time, Jesus needs to explain to the disciples that life isn't about winning or being the "top dog."

We being a new sermon series about winning and losing. This mindset can cause and has caused a lot of problems in our world. Jesus has something to say to us about leaving this harmful point of view behind.

Generosity is often the last step in a Christian's faith walk. LIsten and find out how you can grow by giving.

We value learning as Christians. Specifically, we value learning from Jesus who taught us love and not hate. Explore this core value and see how your life can be better with Jesus' instruction in your life.

Why is worship important for the those who believe in Jesus? What does worship do for us? Listen in and find out as we explore our core values as a church!

We finish our sermon series on Ruth in chapters 3 and 4. We discover how vulnerability and consistency can change a person's life.

We are looking at the story of Ruth and we pick it up in chapter 2 where we see Ruth's commitment and care for her mother in-law. We also learn something about life in her interaction with Boaz the landowner.

We come to the end of our KCLC Radio sermon series and we hear a song from 1985 that swept the world by storm because of its message and cause. It is the same message God has been communicating to the world through the Bible.

In our radio series we go back to hear a #1 hit from 1970. This song reminds us that we will never be alone. Jesus wants to change your trajectory.

Today we go back to 1982 to hear a song that dominated the airwaves and was a number 1 hit. This song reminds us that Jesus wants to lift us up so that we don't fall into the trap of horizontal living.

We step back to 1967 to hear a song that calls us to higher living. Spiritual maturity can be elusive when we live like everyone else.

We continue on in our KCLC Radio Sermon series and we hear a song that has its roots in 1939. There is something better waiting for us but now is the time to get ready!

KCLC Radio sermon series is back with all new music! We go back to 1996 to hear a worldwide hit. On the surface, this sounds like a love song, but there is so much more.

We come to the end of Joseph's story. Will he find peace from his past? Will he see the bigger picture? Listen in and find out!

We take another step in the story of Joseph. He hits rock bottom in his life and we find something surprising. Joseph keeps serving others and God continues to watch over him.

Joseph goes to Egypt as a slave and encounters even more hardship. His faith in God informs his character and acts with integrity in a no win situation. Listen in and find how we can apply the lessons of Joseph into our lives.

We begin a new sermon series on Joseph of Genesis. He is the example of how to be a person of faith in times of struggle. Today we set up the story and talk about jealousy and envy.

We continue to look at our Mission Statement at Community Lutheran Church. We believe in Radical Grace for all. Jesus tells a story about radical grace that I am sure upset people when he told it. The characters in the story were angry too about God's grace!

This podcast begins with a song for a reason. We begin a new sermon series on what makes Community Lutheran Church tick. We begin with "us". We strive to be real and never fake.

What is the spiritual inheritance that Jesus leaves us in his death and resurrection? Listen in and find out! Happy Easter!

More than a remembrance of a moment in history, Jesus dies to forgive our sins. If you ever wondered about what Jesus accomplished by his death, listen in.

We conclude the sermon series about the the things Jesus brings to our lives. We saved the best for last... salvation. Listen in and find out why this is the most important thing Jesus brought to us.

We continue our series on what Jesus brings to our lives including a constant connection to bring us miracle power to our lives.

If we trust Jesus with our eternity, how come we struggle to trust Jesus with our tomorrows? Jesus brings direction to our lives and he even teaches us how trust him with our future.

There are many things that Jesus gives his people. In the sermon series "Jesus Brings" we will discover some of those gifts. In this message, we will see how Jesus brings fulfillment to all who look.

As we enter the season of reflection (Lent) we take a moment to humble ourselves and empty ourselves of pride. King Uzziah and Zaccheaus show us the difference between these two polar opposites.

The story of Balaam and his talking donkey helps us understand the importance of our words. Words have the power to heal and to hurt. We are challenged to watch what we say and even bite our tongue.

In Episode 6 of The Lutheran Difference, Pastor Gary tells us why Faith is not a good work you must meet in order to be saved.

This edition of the Lutheran Difference included Pastor Gary, Troy Curtis, and Myself talking for the first time in the show's history about "the radical nature of God's grace." Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Visit our Website www.RadicalGra…

The Lutheran Difference was the Original Name of Our Podcast. This was only the fourth episode. We talked about Superstitions, Satan, and man's tendency to offer rituals to reality in place of faith. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Visit our …

In this second look at the Origins of Radical Grace Radio, the Panel discussed Satan through the ages and how his story ends. Hint: It ends badly for him. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Visit our Website www.RadicalGraceRadio.com Visit Our Y…

On Monday, October 23rd of this year, Pastor Gary Held died suddenly at the young age of 61. Everyone will sorely miss him. Soon, we will be releasing a farewell episode of RGR. But in the meantime, I've gone into the archives to find and release the original show, "The Lutheran Difference," that we started over 16 years ago. That small project led…

Socialism Conference promotes abolishing the age of consent, Arkansas demands China give back their property, and AI News anchors are on the way. Next, we talk about Jesus' objection to the abuse of the Temple of God. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/g…

Hamas Attacks Israel and the world is actually divided over it. There's a lot of victim-blaming going on, but there's also a lot of fake news. You all need to know about a disturbing trend on X. Later, the Pastor takes on what Jesus is trying to get at when he's talking about remembering the Sabbath. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.face…

An appeals court hands a victory to states protecting children, NYC does tele-abortions, and a famous person's baptism gets done right. Meanwhile, we're listening to Jesus talk about the Kingdom of God. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Visit o…

In an extended discussion about the new revival movement that's happening in our colleges, Pastor Gary and I wonder where Evangelicalism is heading next. Later, we discuss seven biblical ideas Jesus talked about more than anyone else in the Bible. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Face…

Former Navy Seals are helping protect churches, a Muslim Michigan city says no to LGBT flags, and TikTok gets a hefty fine for endangering children. Then, the parable of the Unmerciful Servant comes up, and it's a problem. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.…

A Missouri Pastor has an autistic moment; the Clergy are more liberal than their congregations, and a Texas City Council tells a historic black church they can't renovate their property. After that, we look at what people are googling for in their search for Jesus. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pasto…

Some States in the US are already looking to exclude Donald Trump from their ballots in 2024; over half of Americans claim they interact with dead relatives, and the Pentagon is ramping up autonomous AI development. Later, we look at a countermovement to the "Gospel-centered" movement. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthe…

Bud Light is under investigation for allegedly targeting minors, Parents in Maryland have had it with LGBT, and Alice Cooper gets canceled for calling out gender ideology. Afterward, Pastor and I got real about the Doctrine of Vocation--what is it exactly? Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary He…

The GOP presidential race begins, Pastor Greg Locke weaponizes the Bible, and an overwhelming majority of American Evangelicals have adopted Prosperity Gospel Teachings as the Norm. But Pastor wants to talk about Paul's doxology in Romans 11 and how the Apostle to the Gentiles saw the conversion of the world. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http:/…

Pastor Greg Laurie goes for fame with End Times Warnings; an LCMS Pastor gets indicted for witness tampering, and another pastor allegedly commits larceny! Later, we move on to Jesus meeting a faith-filled Gentile Woman. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.co…

A Georgia man steals 33 million dollars from a Christian charity, an app lets you text with AI biblical characters, and a Jesus statue gets deleted from a Porsche ad. Later, Pastor Gary looks at what really happened when Jesus walked on the water. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Face…

In the News: Donald Trump gets indicted again, The Satanic Temple Loses again, and Barbie is the new Jesus. Later, Pastor introduces what one of his students called "Framptonology". Listen to find out more. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/garyheld Vis…

The FBI uses FISA information to spy against American Citizens 278,000 times per year, The Satanic Temple gets roasted in court, and lethal AI is on its way to a battlefield near you. Meanwhile, we talk about the issue of why some are saved and not others. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary He…

Filming on "Chosen" goes on in spite of actor's strikes, a Florida church is on trial for selling bleach as a miracle cure for covid, and children don't like to read. Later, Pastor and I wonder if Christians really understand God's Grace. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook http…

MSM attempts to cancel "Sound of Freedom," a Christian University fires their head coach over LGBT social media posts, and Pastor Greg Locke repents. Afterward, we let Jesus answer the question of why his Earthly Ministry seems like a failure. Visit Matthew Pancake's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/matthew.pancake Visit Pastor Gary Held's Facebook…