Everyday Truth With Kurt Skelly

Ephesians 2:4-9 The gift of salvation is not a result of any good work that we have done to earn it in some way. It IS, however, the result of Someone’s good works—JESUS. He satisfied the righteous demands of the law, and He paid the awful price of sin on behalf of us sinners. Were it not for God's rich mercy and great love in sending Jesus to die for our sins, there would be no hope of redemption for anybody.

Ephesians 2:1-4 One of the best incentives for Christians to reenergize their commitment to serve God is to simply remember what they used to be before they were saved. The picture is not pretty! But when one considers what he has been saved from, he is encouraged to serve God with new determination and greater purpose.

Ephesians 1:19-23 There are some things that God wants all of His children to know after they have been born into His family. Among them is this great truth: He wants His children to know that they can be sure that they will be just like Jesus! God will used the same power by which Jesus was resurrected from the dead in order to accomplish His purpose in the lives of His children!

Nehemiah 10 From the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Ephesians 1:14-18 There is joy in the presence of the angels of God when a sinner repents. Paul possessed the same kind of heavenly attitude about those who responded positively to his gospel message. Find out the two ways that Paul prayed for new converts! Learn the importance of interceding on behalf of new believers.

Ephesians 1:9-13 Paul begins the letter of Ephesians in the same way that Jesus taught His disciples to begin their prayers to God: by simply praising His name for the amazing spiritual blessings He alone provides. Learn today about the blessing of redemption, forgiveness, acceptance, adoption, inheritance, being sealed, and more! This is a “wow” passage for us to consider!

Ephesians 1:4-9 Does God effectively call certain individuals to salvation before they are even born? Further, is it to be inferred that God does not intend for some people ever to be saved? What does it mean that we are “chosen in Him” and “predestinated.” Unfortunately, some have misunderstood these beautiful terms and have thereby caused fear and disappointment where God intended comfort and hope.

Ephesians 1:1-3 Most people list blessings as the physically good things that happen in their lives: healing, a raise at work, a nice vacation, etc. But these blessings are so superficial compared with the ways by which God truly desires to bless His children. Find out today two amazing ways God blesses His children because of their relationship with Jesus!  

Ephesians 1:1 Paul loved the church at Ephesus! He spent a good deal of time personally preaching to them, leading them to Christ, and discipling them. He testified that the had preached to them the “whole counsel of God.” Yet there was more to say! In our study of this important letter, we will learn what doctrinal truth was essential (chapters 1-3) and what actions should arise in a believer’s life because of that truth (chapters 4-6).

Nehemiah 9 from the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Hosea 14:4-9 Good preaching should always include a very pointed application. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Hosea poured his heart out for 40 years of preaching ministry. The book is a sampling of his testimony and messages, and the last verse represents his heart for all those who hear his message. Don’t miss it!

Hosea 14:1-3 How does one return to God? Can he actually come back? And what should he say to God? In the amazing passage, God tells the repentant sinner to “take with you words” and say the following to God: _____________________. (Find out in today’s episode!)

Hosea 13:9-16 In the middle of a hard-to-hear passage of rebuke, Hosea offers the redemptive hope that can only come from God! Through Jesus, God offers hope not only over sin itself, but also from its consequences of death and the grave. Paul quoted this very verse to encourage the Corinthians about the same thing!

Hosea 13:4-8 To be sure, some people go through dark times and choose to blame God. But those that enjoy prosperity are much more likely to forget God than those who go through hard times. The irony is this: God is the bestower of blessings, and He is the one most often neglected when they multiply!

Hosea 13:1-3 These three verses are a powerful reminder of how destructive sinful pride can be. So completely destructive is its toxin, that people rarely recover from its dominating effect upon them.

Nehemiah 8 from the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Hosea 12:7-14 Israel was doing well economically and had a thriving economy based upon her business savvy and ability to trade effectively. She even bragged about her ability to do so. She enjoyed all of the trappings of the wealth such business success brought. But God saw it differently. It would be so much better for Israel to return to the time of living in tents and having nothing so that she could rely upon God for protection and provision again!

Hosea 12:1-6 Hosea compares the people to their forefather Jacob. Jacob was a deceiver and a supplanter. He manipulated to get what he wanted, and he had a reputation for scheming. Israel was acting just like their father. But Jacob changed! He prevailed with God, wept, and communicated with God in a new and powerful way. Hosea pleaded for Israel to follow that pattern of return to God.

Hosea 11:1-12 This short chapter reflects the tender heart of God in such a wonderful way! A mere human being would never have put up with the kind of rank unfaithfulness that Israel had exhibited. But God is not a man! He demonstrates that even His judgments on His people have a long-term positive result. He loves them and longs to bless them!

Hosea 10:9-15 The law of sowing and reaping is found throughout the Word of God. Perhaps the most difficult part of the process is understanding that present, righteous decisions have enormous value that cannot be seen until other seasons in our lives. The people of Israel were just beginning to see the consequences (reaping) of their choices. In this context, Hosea pleads with them to cultivate the field of their hearts and plant better seeds.