We explored Revelation 2:19-29, focusing on Thyatira's church. Jesus commends their faith but warns against Jezebel's idolatry, urging repentance and promising rewards.
In Acts 17:18-25, Paul engages Athens' philosophers, using an altar to the "UNKNOWN GOD" to introduce the true God, beyond temples, urging deeper faith understanding.
Join Shawn McCraney on Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO! as he explores love's power in faith, challenging tradition and advocating for a universal priesthood.
Acts 17:16-18 shows idolatry's persistence. In Athens, Paul challenged beliefs, introducing Jesus. Idolatry isn't just physical idols but anything over God.
We explored the messages to the Seven Churches in Revelation, focusing on Pergamos, commended for faith but criticized for tolerating idolatry.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional religion, advocating for personal faith and diverse views, while addressing misinterpretations of his teachings.
Paul and Silas faced challenges spreading the Gospel in Thessalonica and Berea. Despite mixed responses and needing to flee, they remained committed to their mission.
In our teaching on Revelation 2:8-11, we explored Jesus' message to Smyrna, highlighting trials, faithfulness, and the promise of the crown of life amid persecution.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney examines faith vs. institutional religion, urging love and understanding as unifiers amid critiques of power and doctrine.
A jailer, ready to end his life, finds faith through Paul and Silas, transforming his priorities. This story highlights faith's power and challenges civic duty norms.
We explored Jesus' message to Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11, highlighting spiritual wealth amid persecution. Polycarp's martyrdom exemplifies faith's true riches.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney urges Christian parents to nurture faith with love, challenging traditional structures for a genuine spiritual journey.
In a recent teaching, we explored Jesus' promises to those who overcome and follow His word. The path to eternal life is narrow, requiring true discipleship and self-sacrifice.
In Acts 16:26-34, Paul and Silas pray in prison, an earthquake frees them, and the jailer asks, "What must I do to be saved?" They reply, "Believe in Jesus."
Join Brian Zane on Heart of the Matter as he explores Subjective Christianity, advocating for a personal, conscience-driven faith beyond institutional boundaries.
In a recent teaching, we explored Jesus' promises to the Seven Churches, focusing on Sardis to Laodicea, highlighting spiritual rewards and the call to overcome.
In a teaching session, we explored Acts 16:16-25, where Paul and Silas faced challenges, were imprisoned, yet responded with prayer and praise, showing faith and resilience.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney highlights storytelling's role in teaching biblical principles to children, promoting a faith-driven life for true freedom.
A teaching on Acts 15:22-41 highlighted the early church's decision that Gentile believers need not follow Jewish law, emphasizing unity, context, and forgiveness.
The excerpt explores Revelation 2:1-7, focusing on Jesus' promises to the Seven Churches, emphasizing overcoming, hearing, and keeping His word, with insights on divine promises.
In this Heart Of The Matter episode, Shawn McCraney explores the complexities and history of the Mountain Meadows event in Part 5 of this compelling series.
In a recent teaching, we explored Jesus' messages to the Seven Churches, focusing on Ephesus. He offers 19 promises, like eating from the tree of life, for the faithful.
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas, joined by Timothy, shift from Asia to Macedonia, meet Lydia, face imprisonment, and witness the jailer's conversion, showing faith's power.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional religious views, advocating for a Spirit-led relationship with God and questioning religious institutions.
In a key moment for early Christianity, Paul and Barnabas went to Jerusalem to debate Gentile circumcision. The decision emphasized faith and grace over rituals.
In Revelation 2, Jesus commends Ephesus for hard work but warns them to return to their "first love," stressing love's centrality in faith over mere truth defense.
Join Shawn McCraney in 2017's first episode as he urges believers to embrace creativity and personal faith, advocating a direct relationship with God.
As we enter a new year, let's reflect on Jesus Christ's teachings. Through Him, we become children of God, guided by the Spirit and Word, striving for spiritual maturity.
As we enter a new year, we reflect on Jesus Christ's teachings. Recognizing Him as Savior starts our faith journey, transforming us into God's children through His Spirit.
In the year's final "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional religious practices, urging a deeper, personal connection with God through faith and love.
