Episodes

“The consideration of these things has long engaged me to attend to this matter, with the utmost diligence and care, and exactness of search and inquiry, that I have been capable of. It is a subject on which my mind has been peculiarly intent, ever since I first entered on the study of divinity. But as to the success of my inquiries it must be left to the judgment of the reader of the following treatise.” Jonathan Edwards - “Religious Affections” Okay, I may need to work on my definition of the ...

“The consideration of these things has long engaged me to attend to this matter, with the utmost diligence and care, and exactness of search and inquiry, that I have been capable of. It is a subject on which my mind has been peculiarly intent, ever since I first entered on the study of divinity. But as to the success of my inquiries it must be left to the judgment of the reader of the following treatise.” Jonathan Edwards - "Religious Affections" This Free Range devotional is dedicated to Seven,...

We have finished up 2020 with the Free Range Preacher’s prayer for our listeners, myself, and all my loved ones. The outline of this 2021 prayer is we remember and experience: Our prayers are heard, Luke 1:13 We serve the God of the impossible, Luke 1:37 We will not forget even though we may feel: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perpl...

A significant aspect of the abundant life available to the household of God is the Biblical context in which we can live our lives. Our God is the Builder and Ruler of all creation. He is the God who hears. He is the God of the impossible. He is the God who shows lovingkindness to all generations. Our 2021 corporate prayer is based on the above truths; to the end, our lives make sense in the context of eternal life. We will be praying: We give glory to God. Luke 1:14 “Glory to God in the highest...

Our initial encouragement in part one, we were reminded our prayers are being heard. The God of all the universe, our Creator and our Savior, makes this truth all the more magnificent when we know, from heavenly angels… Luke 1:37 “For nothing will be impossible with God.” What joy and glory! The object of our prayers is the God of the impossible! As we pray, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, without the sure knowledge given to Zacharias, and Mary in Luke 1, we by faith agree within ...

We here at Free Range Preacher Ministries have proposed our world is now in the midst of our lifetimes' first global corporate trial. The bad news is we are all together even as the people of God, are feeling to one degree another what Paul described in 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves; 8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; 9 persecuted, but...

The encouraging truth of Scripture is when we are conforming to the will of God in: Saved Spirit-filled Sanctified Suffering Submissive Saying thanks We are free to do what our hearts desire!!! The most encouraging truth of Scripture is that as we mature in the will of God: Saved Spirit-filled Sanctified Suffering Submissive Saying thanks Our will, will be increasingly His will, and our heart’s desire will reflect the heart of Almighty God in His love, justice, and the joy of our salvation will ...

I may not understand precisely how to use Conjunction Junction, what's your function?, but I do know the adjectives used in the Sermon on the Mount remind us of the privilege and responsibility of unselfish prayers. It is a stunning realization that God not only decrees what is going to happen, but He also decrees the how or the means through which all things will happen; the significance of that is we are called to be an active part of what He is doing. The means He has chosen, prayer. Isn't th...

Part one of my conversation with my children concerning prayer. Over the last two years of attempting to teach, encourage, and exhort God’s people to a growing, Biblical, dynamic prayer life, it occurred to me that I did not formally teach prayer to my two children. Today, I have the opportunity to introduce my children to you all: Casaundra J, my Daughter of Strength. Fred M, my Son of Promise. And to ask them how they learned to pray. We began our discussion by asking how did they learn to pra...

A reoccurring theme of this here podcast is Thanksgiving. No matter what our circumstance, rejoicing in victory, or exulting in our tribulations, we remember the words of our blessed Redeemer: Luke 10:20 “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Therefore we never lack an eternal, humbling reason to be thankful and express our gratitude to the Holy God of the universe. Hear a prayer bathed in meekness and appr...

Lincoln has some BIG news to share. She also wants to tell you all about God’s holiness, His mercies, and His grace. (Check out her immediate reaction when she is told God is the only being in all creation who is intrinsically Holy.) Continuing with our child-like faith theme, hear the joy expressed in a young believer. Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries twitter @PreacherRange All our Script...

It is a fearful privilege to be a bond-servant to the Holy God of the universe. Philippians 2:12-13 "So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." The child of God cannot regard one another as more important than ourselves or not look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interest...

There are specific Scripture passages that make my soul sing praises to the Creator God of the universe, the Alpha and Omega. El Elyon, who has agreed in His love to be my Savior. Sometimes a well-worn verse jumps to my soul and causes me to remember the greatness of our God. Our fallen nature causes us at times to groan. We groan for diverse reasons; sometimes, we do not even know the root of our distress. However, such is our God who knows our frame and understands that we are but dust. Psalm ...

Yes, you are reading correctly. God’s will is for His people to suffer. As in the life of the Apostle Paul, suffering, i.e., his thorn in the flesh, moved Paul to not exalt himself, enabled him to humbly serve others, and rely on the power of All Mighty God rather than his own power. In this episode, we take care of a little bit of business, describe the necessity of suffering, our sanctification, and our path to humility, which enables us to submit as we ought and say thanks as we ought. Assist...

This is a review of sorts, and also, if you are new to the podcast and are not sure why we pray as Christians or if God even wants us to pray, today we will, in a meditative way, one of the answers to both those objections. Psalm 65:2 O Thou who dost hear prayer, To Thee all men come. If God did not hear prayer, why would all men come to Him? With the roadblock of wonder at God’s desire to hear from us gone, we are encouraged, move to understand we are blessed drawing close to Him; the blessings...

We have seen God's will is clearly Salvation, and being Spirit-filled, today we are examining the next cascading revealed will of God, that we are Sanctified. Romans 8:28-30 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; and whom He predestined, these He also called; a...

So critical is the role of the Holy Spirit that Jesus said: "But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, 'Where are You going?' 6 "But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. John 16:5-7 Then… 13 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He w...

Salvation is the paramount will of God. The message of the Church, given to us by our Savior, is the Good News's proclamation that there is a way to God. There is reconciliation between God and man. Two Biblical truths that must drive us to our knees for friends' loved ones, acquaintances, strangers, and enemies is their need for salvation. Barring the saving knowledge of Jesus, who is the Christ, all else, as the preacher says, is vanity. Jesus was never ambiguous on this truth: "Jesus *said to...

We emphasized the last episode on God's will, in regards to the spread of the gospel, but there are times critical times when we seem to flounder for His will, what it may be. Our devotional today centers on the truth that God's will is crystal clear in every significant aspect of our lives. No doubt about that. I steal… umm… borrow liberally from a study by John MacArthur from a few years ago focusing on the will of God. That series has been, for me, a transitional lesson from God's word. The w...

Repentance begins with sorrow. It is not a sorrow that leads us to punish ourselves that is counterproductive, and we have no right to scourge ourselves in payment for our sins. They have already been paid for by Christ's blood. There is a feeling of Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death. In today's episode, we are going to see: ...

Often we feel like we are losing our battle against sin, so we say with Paul: Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Romans 7:24 Oddly enough, the reason for gratitude comes in verse 25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! So then, on the one hand, I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin. How can that be an answer to Paul’s, and our, cry? Simply put, because There is, therefore, now no condemna...

From time to time, through circumstances, trials mostly, but sometimes fighting my own unworthy thoughts, I find it very hard to give thanks. I have developed two fallback positions, I call them, in which I am always able to Give thanks. I am continually thankful that He is my Creator: The encouragement of Isaiah 40:28 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. 29 He...

"in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 2 Thessalonians 5:18 Instead of fearing circumstances which are unexpected, but rather give thanks because God is in control. I will not gossip about those I know or only hear about but rather give thanks they are in my life for a divine purpose. I will not focus on those who I disagree with, but rather give thanks, for God will give me the words the right words, which may be used as seeds to eternal life. I will not ta...

A quick reminder of our call and a couple of reasons for our gratitude. Psalm 100:4-5 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, And His faithfulness to all generations. Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries twitter @PreacherRange All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977...