The Bible was written to be understood and believed. Join us every week as we investigate and discuss what The Bible has to say about age-old spiritual questions and modern cultural issues. Created and hosted by Danny Simmons, Sam Tipton, and Kurt Norbut. Email your comments and questions to commonsensegospel@yahoo.com
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We hope that you are encouraged to know that you will reap that which you have sown. It's always a good time for us to reflect and think about the seed that we are planting in the field of life. May you all be encouraged by this passage from the word of God.
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What were some of the things your parents taught you? Can you remember some of the great things they did and said that made you who you are today? Can you also remember some of the mistakes they made while raising you? In this episode Danny and Kurt will look at all of our parents and see what great lessons we can take away from their lives.…
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Our Wonderful Counselor and Savior sees each on of us, He knows what we need, and He knows how to provide for those needs. Today, we watch Jesus heal a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years!
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In Galatians 6:16 Paul refers to the church as the Israel of God. Danny and Kurt will explore this title and the reason behind it.
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In Revelation 5, we read of a strong angel who cries out, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and loose it's seals?" There is only One and Danny and Kurt will talk about Him who is found worthy in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.
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Bonus Session - Biblical Evidences - John Evans
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Starting a conversation with those who may not believe in the God of the Bible can be very difficult. In this episode, John Evans shares some great ways to reach those who may disagree with our faith. John has done a great deal of study and research on this topic and is a great resource for those who need a little help speaking to friends and famil…
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What about those little sins? Are they important and what is the best Scriptural way to address these pesky problems. Danny and Kurt discuss this issue and offer some helpful solutions to those little sins that need to be removed. *** Error correction, @ 21:53 it is supposed to be Jeremiah 42, not Jeremiah 49.…
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In response to a request, Danny spends a few minutes looking at the idea of those little sins that may be harder for us to eliminate in our lives. What does the Bible say about that and what can we do to make sure that we are right with God, even in the smallest of matters.
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All joking aside, Hebrews 13:15 tells us that the sacrifice of praise that we offer to God is the fruit of our lips and we are giving thanks to His name. Danny and Kurt will discuss the singing that the church is called to do and some of the innerworkings of that commandment.
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In James 3 we are told that the tongue is set on fire by hell. See what a great forest a little fire kindles. Danny and Kurt will use their tongues to discuss that dangerous little body part and how damaging it can be. When used wisely, it can also be a blessed gift.
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This week Danny and Kurt will focus on the local church in Austin and discuss the many moving parts in the body of Christ and the rich blessings that come from a congregation where every part does its share. Ephesians 4:16
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Danny and Kurt are very excited to share the work of the Lord's church as it is given to us in the New Testament. The church is the glorious work of God, and it is His desire that we all be a part of it and that we are all working within that body. 1 Peter 2:4-5
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Danny and Kurt discuss the challenge that all believers face when it comes to friends and family that have not obeyed the gospel. How can we help? What should we say? When have we said too much? They will share their thoughts on these important questions.
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In Revelation 9:11 he is called Abaddon and in Revelation 12:9 he is called the great dragon who deceives the whole world. Danny and Kurt discuss the devil and what the Scriptures teach on our malignant foe. He is very real, and he is seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8
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What an amazing word to use when we are talking about Almighty God! He is omnipotent, omniscient, all powerful and immutable. Danny and Kurt will discuss this important description of the Lord and how easy it is to see the attribute in His word.
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In John 14:27 Jesus tells His disciples, "Peace, I leave with you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." As Danny and Kurt discuss this promise from the Lord, we can realize together that perfect peace is found in God and all that He has done.…
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There are several occasions in the New Testament where a person asks the very important question, "What must I do?" Danny and Kurt will look at some of those moments and discuss their great importance. It is in these moments that the lost sinner gets to hear about God's solution for sin.
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We meet an amazing man in John 9. One of our all-time favorite accounts of a person who met Jesus, the way he responded to Him, and his response to the religious leaders in Jerusalem. This man knows one thing about the Lord, and he is able to reach the necessary conclusion on this one thing. "One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see!"…
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The tremendous love of God has been poured out into our hearts and Peter helps us understand how much time and effort has been dedicated the gospel message that we all love and enjoy. The prophecies of God were not for the prophets, they were for YOU!
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Doubt can be spiritually debilitating. We all face it, and we all know how strong it can be when it comes to trusting in the Lord and being reassured that He cares. Danny and Kurt will discuss the darkness that doubt can bring, and they will see how Jesus deals with doubt.
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Bonus Session - One Another - Chris Peltz
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We're excited to have Chris Peltz joining us from Springfield, Missouri! In this episode, we'll look at several Bible characters that show us how important it truly is to consider one another and to help one another in our lives as Christians.
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This is the third and final episode out of the three "Reflections of Jesus". In this podcast Danny and Kurt look at David and the many reflections of Jesus that are found in his life. There are so many!!!
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In the second part of this three-part series, Danny and Kurt will look at Joshua and how is a reflection of Jesus. Thank you all for listening and thank you for your desire to know the Lord.
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In this three-part series, Danny and Kurt look at three men in the Old Testament who are a reflection of Jesus. In some of these cases the New Testament points these reflections out to us. Other reflections are seen by reading about these men and seeing the similarities for ourselves. Thank you for joining us in this wonderful study of our Lord and…
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Questions from Jesus - Why Do You Call Me Good?
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Danny and Kurt will look at another question from Jesus. When the rich young ruler comes to Jesus, he asks Him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" We will look at Jesus response and the question that He asks. "Why do you call Me good?"
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There are times in our daily Bible reading that we may think the Lord has been too harsh with someone in His judgment. Or that He may simply find joy in destroying a people or a nation. Danny and Kurt will look at this common conclusion and why it is not true. "The Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared...…
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In this episode, Danny and Kurt look at the faith of Abraham and the faith of Isaac. Both of these men show tremendous faith as they make their way up to mountain to offer this sacrifice. God has commanded it, and we'll watch them move forward to do all the He has said.
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In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he reminds them to walk worthy of the gospel and always be mindful of the way that they walk. Danny and Kurt discuss this godly instruction and how it should be of first priority to all of us who love the Lord.
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In this episode, Danny and Kurt discuss the brief moments in the life of the thief on the cross that are recorded for us in Scripture. What great lessons we can take from him, from his confession, and from the assurance of his salvation.
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After David's baby dies, he goes to the house of the Lord and worships. His servants ask him why he fasted and wept while the baby was alive and now, he is eating and worshipping. David's response is so encouraging because he understands the promises of God and believes them with all of his heart.
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It can be very difficult trying to answer someone who opposes the Bible and what it teaches. Kurt has spent a good amount of time learning some of the popular questions that come from skeptics and the best ways to answer those questions. We hope this episode is helpful to all of you.
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Today's encouraging word is dedicated to our grandparents. Thank you for the blessing that you are to your family and thank you for all that you provide to your children. Proverbs 17:6 "Children's children are the crown of old men, ..."
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If you don't have control over your money, your money will have control over you. Being in debt is one of the worst things that can happen to us in this world because the weight of debt will crush everything we care about and everything we should be focused on. Danny and Kurt discuss the great pressures that come from being in debt and what God has…
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In this final episode of the life of Samson, Danny and Kurt will look at the end of his life and the great temptation that plagued him throughout. He is a difficult character to understand and yet there are many lessons we can learn from this man, Samson.
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Samson will continue to be a serious problem for the Philistines. In chapter 15, Danny and Kurt discuss the overwhelming strength of Samson as he faces the Philistines and continues to kill the enemy of God's people.
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Samson is one of the most interesting characters in the Bible. He is a physical force, he is compulsive, infatuated with women, and he seems to be very naive when it comes to relationships. Danny and Kurt will discuss this man's character, his victories, and his failures as he lives out his life during the time of the Judges.…
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Romans 6:23 tells us the truth about our sin and how we can be freed from it. Because God loves us, He has told us about the reality of death and that it is the payment for sin. The world uses doublespeak to distort bad news, the Lord does not. Praise God for His truth!
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The Resurrection - Part 5 - Why It Matters
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Danny and Kurt will wrap up their resurrection series with one very important point. Why it matters. The Bible shows us that it matters to God, His Son, and His Holy Spirit. Let's look at why it matters to you, today, right where you are. "And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." 1 Corinthians 15:17…
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We have a special guest this podcast! Ellen McGuyer is a member of the church, a loving wife and mother, and one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She is joining Danny to discuss an important topic that is often misrepresented and misunderstood. We hope you enjoy this intriguing conversation about the order of things.…
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The Resurrection - Part 4 - The Opposition
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In this fourth part of our resurrection series Danny and Kurt will look at the opposing arguments against the resurrection and the reality of its truth. There have many people through the years who have opposed the supernatural work that God accomplished in raising His Son from the dead. Today, we will consider what the opposition has said.…
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As we go through our resurrection study, its important role in the gospel message, and the power that God has displayed by its accomplishment, Danny and Kurt consider the evidence that we have to verify the truth of it all.
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In John 12:41 we are told that Isaiah prophesied these things when he saw the glory of the Lord and spoke of Him. It is an amazing thing to read Isaiah 6 and get a glimpse of what Isaiah saw and how he responded to it. This King on His throne in the temple was Jesus!
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The Resurrection - Part 2 - Old Testament Prophecy
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In the resurrection - Part 2, Danny and Kurt will look at the many Old Testament prophecies and the words of Jesus concerning the way in which He would be glorified. God gave these prophets the words to say, and they did not understand how it would all come to pass. Here, in the New Testament era, we do understand what God has done.…
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"Now godliness with contentment is great gain." Everyone is looking for "great gain" and the word of God has told us where it is and how to find it. It is encouraging to read and understand this passage and is even greater to live it out.
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The Resurrection - Part 1 - The Heart of the Gospel
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The resurrection of Jesus is mentioned in every recorded sermon in the book of Acts. Christ's resurrection is central to all New Testament doctrine. Danny and Kurt discuss the power of the resurrection and why it is central to all of the teaching in the New Testament.
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In this episode, Danny and Kurt discuss the sin of enabling. It is wrong to enable others to continue in sin. The word of God is clear on this matter. We should never help others while they sin. Instead, we are to, "Rebuke those who are sinning in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear." 1 Timothy 5:20…
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In John 5:39, Jesus says that the Scriptures testify of Him. This is the evidence He provides to show that God has sent Him. Today, we will look at compound probability and discuss what the Scriptures say about Jesus and how they prove Him to be the Messiah.
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In Romans 1, the Holy Spirit shows us that we are justified by faith. God has done this by His own will, it is not from us. "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." Romans 4:3. In this episode, Danny and Kurt will look at justification by faith and what else the Bible has to say about it.…
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In the parable of the great supper, Jesus tells us about the three excuses that men gave so they wouldn't have to come to the feast. Be encouraged, you have an invitation from God, and you can choose to accept it, and sit at His table.
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Today we are discussing a fantastic lesson that Kurt preached on this past week. We will consider the different truths that Joh tells us we can know. "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the Son of God." 1 John 5:13.…
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