[audio:http://www.churchplant.askingy.com/audio/Vision.mp3]

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And, if you are so busy that you can’t be bothered with a 25 minute audio message, here are the highlights. We want people to:

1. Sit with Jesus to learn.
   Luke 10:38-42
2. Stand with one another to do life.
   Acts 2:42-47
3. Walk into the marketplace to share.
   Acts 17:22-31

[audio:http://www.askingy.com/audio/DiversitywithinUnity.mp3]

And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

Since being “good and right in the eyes of the LORD” seems like an important thing to shoot for, here are six steps toward that goal:

Step 1: Make a decision
“And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.” – 2 Chronicles 12:14
If we don’t choose to follow the Lord we will do evil because that is our nature.

Step 2: Follow God alone
“He took away the foreign altars and the high places and broke down the pillars and cut down the Asherim” – 2 Chronicles 14:3
King Asa removed all the pagan alters from the land, and we must remove the idols in our lives.

Step 3: Minister to others (bear fruit)
“and commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to keep the law and the commandment.” – 2 Chronicles 14:4
King Asa helped others to follow the Lord. This is the first step in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Step 4: Be a person of peace
“And the kingdom had rest under him.” – 2 Chronicles 14:5b
Christians are to be people of peace. Peace is the fruit of righteousness (Isaiah 32:17). Christ gives us His peace (John 14:27).

Step 5: Build while you can
“He built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest. He had no war in those years, for the LORD gave him peace.” – 2 Chronicles 14:6
We all know that life is not always peaceful, but when we are enjoying times of peace we need to be diligent to build and prepare for times of hardship.

Step 6: Remember that everything is God’s
“And he said to Judah, ‘Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought him, and he has given us peace on every side.’ So they built and prospered.” – 2 Chronicles 14:7
King Asa attributed all his prosperity to God and realized that his preparations meant nothing unless God was in control.

There are certainly more steps to be taken toward being “good and right”, but I think these steps are a great start. So…here is the message:

[audio:http://www.askingy.com/audio/KingAsa-doinggoodandright.mp3]

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This is the fourth message in my series on Galatians 5. Enjoy…

Right click here and click on “save link as” if you would like to download the mp3. [audio:http://www.askingy.com/audio/Galatians 5_13-25.mp3]

Interview with Luke

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This is the third message in my series on Galatians 5. Enjoy…

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[audio:http://www.askingy.com/audio/Galatians5-7-12.mp3]

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Because this is also an audio post with the second message on Galatians 5, I will be breif here. In these verses Paul is trying passionatly to explain to believers that keeping a set of rules can never justify a person before God. I can understand why this appeal was necessary at that time; the jews had lived for centuries under the law in hopes of it providing the means of their salvation. To just let go of it instantly would be difficult and go against thousands of years of teaching, practice, and belief.

Now, fast forward to today. Here we are, approximately 2,000 years after the death of Christ and many Christians are still relying on the law for salvation; only it’s a new law, the law of goodness. But, is being good going to get you into heaven? The Bible speaks volumes on this and the answer is a resounding NO! (see Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23).

So…since we are never going to live up to the standard for entrance into heaven (perfection), God provided another way, salvation through Jesus Christ alone.

We all have a choice, will we try to live out the law, which is impossible, or accept the grace of God in Christ. Listen to the audio post, pray through these things, ask God if you have been legalistic and repent if necessary. I have been repenting of such things regularly, I hope you will too.

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I have been teaching on Galatians 5 in the evening and Hebrews 11 in the mornings, these are not passages for the faint of heart. Tonight trying to explain circumcision in a way appropriate for mixed company of varying ages was interesting to say the least (that audio post will come later).

Galatians 5:1 focusses on the idea that Christ set us free for the sake of freedom, not so that He could give us yet another “to do list” (aka. more law). I encourage you to listen to the audio post, it’s about 30 minutes and should keep your attention, it certainly kept mine.

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[audio:http://www.askingy.com/audio/worldchangers.mp3]