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Isaiah wrote over 700 years ago in Chapter 9 and Verse 6 the following words: “For unto us a child is born; unto us a Son is given." We know that this child, this Son, was the Lord Jesus Christ Himself who was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. But He didn’t begin his life there. The Bible says that He was the Creator of all things, the eternal Son of God. He was really born. He really died. He really rose again. And He will ultimately rule the universe as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Do you know Him?

Speaker Peter Ramsay considers the marvel of the friendship of Christ. He's a personal friend - a friend you need to know one-on-one - personally. He's the prodigal's friend. Have you ever acknowledged that YOU need Him? He's a continual friend - one who will never leave us or forsake us. And He's an eternal friend - His is a friendship that will not end at death. So, how about it? Do YOU have a friend in Jesus? Are YOU saved?

Christ is indeed alive! The apostle Paul wrote from prison to a young man, Timothy, explaining how this wonderful resurrection is the answer to all our tears, our fears, and our doubts. The glorious truth of the risen Christ is what gives us the strength and confidence to continue on in our Christian lives. If you don't enjoy the wonders of this risen Christ, turn to Christ today and come into the good of His glorious resurrection!

Atheists have proposed some alternatives to God as creator, such as - the universe doesn't actually exist, or that the universe always existed, or that the universe came from nothing - created itself, so to speak. You be the judge of these supposed alternatives as evangelist and teacher Michael Penfold explains each one. 

Scientific discoveries are made every day from the marvels of the huge and spectacular cosmos around us to the mind-boggling complexity of the miniscule cell. Is atheism a logical response to all of this? Can it come up with plausible arguments for why the world exists as it does? 

Calvary is the focal point of all history. It's the reason the Lord Jesus came. But there were two others that died that day. Two criminals - murderers and thieves. Both had lived a life of sin and rebellion. Both were the same literal distance from the Lord himself. Both had equal opportunity. But only one of them went to heaven. Listen to this episode to find out why. 

Have you ever wondered deep down about your life? Why you're here? Where you're going? Have you ever wondered if answers to such questions even exist? Has following a system of religious ideas and practices brought you the peace and purpose you're looking for? Well, the Bible gives the answer to our soul's longings. It's both profound and simple at the same time - "Look unto Me and be ye saved all the ends of the earth for I am God and there is none else." Yes, God is the only One who can bring salvation to the soul. The work has been done by Christ on Calvary, and salvation is a free gift offered to all who will accept it. Will you?

There's an interesting story in the Bible about the healing of a paralytic man by the Lord Jesus Christ. Amidst all the drama of breaking up the roof and lowering the man down into the crowd, the Lord Jesus remained unfazed. He didn't even seem that concerned about the man's physical condition. "Your sins are forgiven", He said. Why would He say this? The man needed to be healed, didn't he? But to Christ, he had a more obvious need - the forgiveness of sins. The same goes for you and me. 

The setting for this week's message is the small town of Cana in Galilee. It was in a bustle with preparations - invitations, food, flowers, decorations. It was a wedding day! The special guest was the Lord Jesus Christ himself - and what a difference He made! Have you allowed Him to make a difference in your life?

The Bible has the unique power to convict the soul, to save the soul, and to give comfort and assurance to all who trust in it. Hebrews 4:12 says that the Word of God is living and powerful and able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. It reaches into the inmost heart of our being. It convicts. It saves. How precious is this book! Have you read it today?

Anchorpoint applies a Christian perspective to the world and all its issues; to mankind and all of its problems. Of course, our text is solely the Bible, the Word of God. Why is it that we stand so firmly on this book? How is it that we can rely on it solely as our word of counsel? How can we know for certain that the Bible is worthy of our trust? Is the Bible really true? Well, today’s broadcast deals precisely with these questions.

The Bible is filled with messages to us about the importance of being ready to meet God - of preparing for that coming day. There are facts that we cannot evade. We were created by God. We are going to die. We are going to meet Him. But God is on your side. He has provided total preparation for you in the death of His Son. Will you accept Christ and be prepared to meet God once and for all?

The Lord Jesus often used many contrasts in order that we might feel the full impact of the lessons He was teaching. This week’s message is about the story of the Pharisee and the publican in which such a contrast could not be greater. There were two individuals who attempted to approach God is diametrically opposing ways. Only one received God's mercy and forgiveness. Which way will you take? 

The origin of evil has always been a controversial topic. It is basically at the root of all world religions. What is evil? How can we define it? Why is there so much evil in the world? Is it possible to get rid of it? Well, it's quite obvious that man's attempts over thousands of years have been futile. Higher education, a better environment, more government policies, a greater sense of community, self-actualization. All of these alternatives - and many more - have made tried to no avail. Maybe, it's time we listened to what the God of the Bible has to say about it. 

We often don’t think of the Lord Jesus Christ as a prophet – but He was – and the greatest of all prophets! Previous prophets were sent BY God to bring messages and announcements FROM God. They were merely transmitters of God’s truth. They communicated God’s mind to the people. But this greatest of all prophets did so much more than this. He WAS the mind of God and never had to preface His words with “Thus says the Lord”. Instead, He would say “But I say unto you”. He was the authoritative voice of God incarnate and people like you and me were given the privilege of hearing His words firsthand. But what about you? Have you believed the WORD?

You know, when we think about the cross of Christ, it really does impress upon us the stark contrast between the ultimate expression of love and compassion and the unremitting display of wickedness and cruelty. One of the many acts of careless indifference were those of the soldiers who actually played games of chance at the foot of the cross. They were gambling for mere clothing as three men suffered on crosses right in front of them. Though callous as this is, many people even today are gambling with their souls, frittering away precious moments on things that don’t matter. Let’s listen to this week’s message by speaker Peter Ramsay.

The clearest and most concise description of what the gospel message is all about is given in 1 Corinthians 15 and verses 3 to 4, which reads, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” It is clear from this portion of scripture that the person of the gospel (the Lord Jesus Christ) is all important. A sinless, spotless sacrifice was made on our behalf at Calvary. And God, being well-pleased with that atoning work, raised Him from the dead. We all need to look to the person of the gospel – Jesus – not to a church, a system of beliefs, or even a spiritual leader. Trust Christ alone today.

Last week's message contained some thought-provoking teaching on future events as foretold by the prophet Isaiah and the apostle John - and how a MAN will be a hiding place in the time of storm. This broadcast goes into more detail of what that judgment will involve. And it's not a pretty picture - but one we must consider in order to realize the extent of God's dissatisfaction with this world of sin. It's all given in the Bible as a warning to us all. So, please take the time to listen to what God has to say about the coming storm and the remedy that God offers us.

Almost 3000 years ago, the great prophet Isaiah penned these tremendous words in Isaiah 32, verses 1 and 2 - "Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment; and a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land." What did he mean? Who was this king? What is this tempest? When will all this happen? And how can a man be a hiding place? In our message today, you will hear answers to these and other questions as Phil Coulson relates Isaiah's words to the apostle John's revelations about the coming judgment on this planet. 

The gospel message does not require an intellectual understanding of Bible truth. It is an invitation for a personal relationship with the God of the universe. As with all personal interactions, there must be honesty. God knows all, so there's no use in trying to hide anyway. So, it's best to come clean. In this week’s broadcast, we will be looking at three simple statements starting with the "I perish" of the prodigal, Christ’s poignant cry on the cross, and the sinner’s words "I believe". We trust that these will be your words after you hear this message and that you will enter into the joy of sins forgiven.