Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 4 / Abraham was credited with righteousness by God, even before the incarnation. Why? Because of faith. And Crawford Loritts reminds us it is that same faith which allows us to be saved today. Join us for part one of the message, “Abraham: A Portrait of Faith. ” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 3:21 / The willful sin of mankind brought on the wrath of God, but in God’s love and mercy the penalty for our sin was paid. How and why? Join Crawford Loritts in our continuing study of the book of Romans. Explore the four main ways God provided for our redemption.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 3:21 / The book of Romans makes it clear where we stand with God regarding our salvation. God has met His requirements. There’s no works allowed. Our study reveals that God has taken the initiative, he offers an invitation, and he reveals his motivation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 1:18 - 3:20 / Crawford Loritts states that the opening chapters of Romans reveal God’s diagnosis of the human condition. Crawford sees two main pillars represented. The first one reveals the case for "God’s Wrath." The second pillar examines what Crawford calls, “The Tragic Hand-over.” Both pillars must be clearly examined in order to understand how God views sin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans - Romans 1:18 - 3:20 / It’s easy to settle into a viewpoint that assumes God will overlook our willful desire to do things we know displease Him. But that’s not a Biblical viewpoint. In fact, it’s dangerous. God is love but He’s also holy. He will not wink at sin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Luke 24 / What does an empty tomb, a walk with a stranger, and an uninvited dinner guest have in common? Dr Crawford Loritts takes us to Luke’s gospel to provide the answer. It’s a look at three special encounters in the Easter message titled, “From Fragile Doubt to Unshakeable Confidence.”   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Genesis 1:26-28 / Why did God prioritize the family? Because the family is God's primary model for illustrating his principles to the world. Crawford Loritts reminds us that as parents we must guard against abdicating our role as the primary facilitators of spiritual input with our kids. Let’s see how we can overcome that tendency in our continued study of Genesis chapter 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Genesis 1:26-28 / We are blessed to have a number of spiritual resources available to our children. We have wonderful Sunday school programs, Christian camps, Christian schools, and Bible memory clubs. But Crawford Loritts reminds us that ultimately it’s our responsibility as parents to be the primary facilitators of spiritual input with our kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Rev 7, 20 / We are often reminded about how we need to talk to people about God. But Dr. Crawford Loritts was impressed by a well-known author’s take on it. That author suggested that we first need to talk to God about people.  Crawford asks, “do we regularly request that God gives us a genuine concern for the lost?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- 1 Peter 5:6 / As believers, we often fail to understand how to survive the difficulties, the storms that come into our lives. How can we emerge from them and still stand? There are spiritual resources available, but we need to understand how to apply them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- 1 Peter 5:6 / The ability to stand or be strong hinges on your willingness to admit you can’t do either on your own. You need the power of God. Join us for Crawford's two-part message, “Still Standing.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 8 / Check the news headlines today and you might just conclude there is little to have confidence in. We attempt to exist in the midst of instability. Is there hope? Where can we find rock solid confidence? Thankfully we can find it in the God who created us. This program concludes Crawford's series, "Rock Solid Confidence." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 8 / In this program, Crawford Loritts begins to list 7 questions we must consider according to our Romans chapter 8 text. These questions are important in helping us see why we can put full confidence in God.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Philippians 4:10 / Confidence in Jesus is a choice. Crawford Loritts lists 5 decisions we must make according to Philippians chapter 4. We must start with Christ, surrender to Christ, serve like Christ, be satisfied in and with Christ, and be sustained in Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Philippians 4:10 / Have you taken time recently to think about how God has blessed you?  When you do, you’ll find that his unfailing track record gives you confidence in believing that he knows what’s best for you.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Hebrews 10:35-36 / It’s not our natural tendency to think it’s a gift when God withholds or delays fulfilling our prayerful requests. We want him to honor them NOW. When God withholds things from us, it’s not because he’s mean; it’s because he knows what’s best for us. Delay helps us see his timing and builds stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Hebrews 10:35-36 / What gives you confidence that God is working in and through the circumstances of your life? Faith is built on what we know and understand to be true about God and His Word. Join us for Crawford’s series on what is it that gives us, “Rock Solid Confidence.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 4:16 / What is enduring faith? How does that relate to having rock solid confidence in who you are as a child of God? Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in his series, “Rock Solid Confidence.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 4:16 / We begin a series looking at how we can maintain “Rock Solid Confidence” in our walk with Christ. If you’ve been lacking in confidence in who you are or what you do, maybe it’s time to change your perspective and examine the true source of your confidence. What better time to start than here at the beginning of a new year!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "The Glory of Christmas" - Mark 9 / Crawford Loritts continues to look at three incredible events in the life of Jesus, events which underscored three aspects of His glory. Those events were the transfiguration, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the healing of the paralyzed man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: "The Glory of Christmas" - Mark 9 / When Jesus was born in that stable in Bethlehem, he was already the Son of God. He didn’t become the Son of God. He didn’t grow up to become the Messiah, he was the Messiah - at birth. Crawford examines three incredible events in the life of Jesus, which underscore three aspects of His glory. Those events are the transfiguration, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the healing of the paralyzed man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Series: "The Glory of Christmas" - Luke 2 / When Jesus was on earth, he didn’t hang out with royalty. He hung out with society’s outcasts. Those who were despised and ignored. Why? Because as Jesus said, he came to seek and to save those who were lost, those who needed him most. In the Christmas story, perhaps that’s why the angel appeared before shepherds and not Kings. And what those shepherds experienced was astounding.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / How much time are we spending in God’s Word? For the Psalmist David, God’s Word was everything to him. It provided comfort, wisdom, inspiration, and strength. We’ll see how David’s love for God’s Word provides a framework in which to examine our own love of Scripture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / The Bible… how do you view it? Is it God’s Word or is it to you, just a history book, offering good advice or interesting stories? It’s important to know what God says about the Bible and the warning he gives when we disrespect it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.