Épisodes

  • The Fourth Commandment Sharpened Sundays
    Jan 25 2026

    The Fourth Commandment calls God’s people to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy—not as legalistic restriction, but as intentional alignment with God’s rhythm of rest, trust, and obedience. In this episode, we explore what the Sabbath meant when it was first given to Israel, how Jesus addressed Sabbath misunderstandings, and what true rest looks like for believers today. This teaching challenges the hustle mindset, religious performance, and burnout culture, revealing that Sabbath is about dependence on God, spiritual restoration, and honoring Him with our time. True obedience isn’t just working for God—it’s knowing when to rest in Him.

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    21 min
  • The Third Commandment Sharpened Sunday
    Jan 18 2026

    Many believers misunderstand the Third Commandment and reduce it to language alone, but Scripture reveals something deeper. “You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain” speaks to representation, not just speech. In this episode, we break down how using spiritual titles for special treatment, authority, or status can be vain if it is not producing solid fruit or godly results.

    We also address the danger of casually saying “God said” when God has not spoken. Attaching God’s name to personal opinions, emotions, or unchecked revelations empties His name of its weight and authority. This teaching challenges listeners to exercise discernment, evaluate fruit, and be cautious of anyone who constantly claims divine instruction without evidence of obedience, humility, or transformation.

    This episode calls believers to honor God’s name through truth, integrity, and accountability—reminding us that God’s name is sacred and should never be used to elevate self, control others, or bypass discernment.

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    27 min
  • The Lies We Tell Ourselves
    Jan 15 2026

    Many of the strongest lies we tell ourselves are rooted in fear—fear of rejection, fear of judgment, and fear of becoming who God is truly calling us to be. In this episode, we confront how society pressures believers to soften their faith, suppress their convictions, and prioritize other people’s feelings over obedience to Christ.

    We explore the hard truth that the version of ourselves we’re most afraid of becoming is often the very person God is shaping us into. While God calls us to walk boldly in truth, the enemy uses fear, shame, and compromise to keep us running from our identity in Christ.

    This episode challenges believers to stop hiding, stop shrinking, and stop living beneath their calling. If you’ve ever struggled with fully being yourself in Christ because of social pressure or fear of conflict, this message is for you.

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    24 min
  • Sharpened Sunday The Second Commandment
    Jan 12 2026

    In this teaching, we examine the Second Commandment and God’s clear warning against graven images. Many believers overlook how broad this command truly is. Scripture does not limit graven images to carved statues alone—it includes any likeness or resemblance found in heaven, earth, or the waters below.

    This episode breaks down how modern practices such as zodiac signs (earth, air, fire, and water signs), symbolic imagery, and even tattoos can fall under the category of graven images when they reflect spiritual meanings, identity, protection, or devotion outside of God. What may seem cultural, artistic, or harmless can quietly become a form of misplaced reverence.

    We discuss how obedience to God requires discernment, humility, and a willingness to examine what we allow to mark our bodies, shape our beliefs, and influence our worship. True faith is not about outward symbols but about honoring God in spirit and truth.

    This message is a call to reflection, repentance, and renewed obedience—placing God above all images, symbols, and representations.

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    1 h et 11 min
  • TGL Random Thoughts Becoming Passive, Giving God Something to Work With
    Jan 8 2026

    Many Christians come to salvation and believe the journey is finished, forgetting that faith requires continued obedience, growth, and responsibility. Salvation is a gift, but discipleship is a daily walk. In this episode, we explore the biblical truth that submitting to God does not mean becoming passive—it means actively participating in the work God is doing in us. Scripture makes it clear that while God gives grace, wisdom, and strength, believers are still called to repent, renew their minds, crucify the flesh, and walk in obedience. The idea that “God helps those who help themselves” is not about earning salvation, but about responding faithfully to what God has already given. This teaching challenges complacent Christianity and calls believers back to accountability, spiritual discipline, and genuine submission that produces fruit.

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    14 min
  • The First Commandment Sharpened Sunday
    Jan 4 2026

    The First Commandment declares, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” calling God’s people to exclusive worship, loyalty, and obedience. In this episode, we examine the spiritual meaning of the First Commandment and how modern practices—such as zodiac signs, horoscopes, and astrology—can subtly become forms of idolatry and the worship of other gods. While often presented as entertainment or personality insight, zodiac systems assign power, guidance, and identity to created things rather than the Creator. Through Scripture, discernment, and truth, this teaching challenges believers to examine where they place their trust, seek guidance, and find identity. This message is a call back to biblical obedience, spiritual awareness, and wholehearted devotion to the one true God.

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    24 min
  • Giving In Secret
    Dec 30 2025

    Matthew 6:1–4 teaches that acts of righteousness—especially giving—should be done with humility and sincerity, not for public praise. Jesus warns against performing good deeds to be seen by others and encourages believers to give in secret, trusting that God, who sees what is done privately, will reward openly. The focus is on the condition of the heart rather than outward recognition.

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    23 min
  • Fasting in Private Sharpened Sundays
    Dec 21 2025

    In Matthew 6:16–18, Jesus continues His teaching on sincere devotion by calling believers to practice their spiritual disciplines in private rather than for public recognition. Although the passage directly addresses fasting, it reflects the same heart posture Jesus teaches about prayer—seeking God in secret, not the approval of people. True prayer and devotion are not meant to be performances, but personal encounters with the Father.

    Jesus reminds us that God sees what is done in secret. When we pray privately, fast quietly, and humble ourselves before Him, our relationship with God deepens without the distractions of pride or validation from others. This passage challenges us to examine our motives and return to a place of genuine, hidden faith where obedience flows from love, not attention.

    Private prayer cultivates intimacy with God, strengthens our spiritual discipline, and aligns our hearts with His will. When our devotion is unseen by people but fully seen by God, He promises a reward that goes far beyond public recognition.

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    33 min