Red Letters: the greatest words ever spoken about forgiveness (week 5)

What did Jesus teach us about forgiveness? Everybody has somebody they need to forgive, the question is what does Jesus tell us to do about it.

Red Letters: What Jesus said to the church (Week 4)

Pastor Mike Hurt continues our learning in Red Letters: the greatest words ever spoken about your life, your relationships, and your future with this message on what Christ said to the church.

Red Letters: Counter culture Christ - what Jesus said about love (week 3)

This week you will learn what Jesus said about love, and other than his claim to be God, this is probably his most radical statement!

Red Letters: Personal Jesus - what can Jesus do for you today? (Week 2)

Learn this week what Jesus promised he’d do for you!

Red Letters: Jesus - Liar, lunatic, or Lord? (Week 1)

In this first message in my six week series about the greatest words ever spoken (the words of Christ) we explored the massive question of whether Christ was a liar, lunatic, or Lord? The issue is important because there is no middle ground. Listen to the sermon here.

Transformation through taking care of yourself (week 5)

Is self-care selfish? Learn what Jesus said when he was asked, “What’s the most important commandment?” Listen to Michael Smalley’s fresh look at how to love yourself so you can better love others.

Transformation through serving (week 4)

If you want to experience true transformation in your life, then you need to learn how to serve others through volunteering. Listen to Bard Letsinger’s sermon here.

Transformation through setting your soul free - the unseen battle (week 3)

There is a battle going on that we can not see but it is real and it can negatively impact your life and relationships. Listen to what it takes to recognize this unseen battle and learn what it takes to win.

Radio Podcast: Silence, solitude and I can’t mention the other in the title

Our latest radio podcast is actually our best one of the show so far! Learn more indepth about silence and solitude, and a little something extra! Listen here.

Transformation through the spiritual acts of silence and solitude (Week 2)

Learn the ancient art of silence and solitude and watch how you can transform your life by getting away and letting go. Listen here.

Transformation through community - God created lonliness then He solved it (Week 1)

Transform your life through building a community of support and encouragement. Listen to Michael Smalley’s understanding of community and how to develop it in your life.

Family Ties: Building a bond to last a lifetime

This is the final week (week 4) of Retrofamily and it is a special one.  Click here to learn exactly what it takes to ensure your family sticks together through the good times and the rough times.

A positive conversation about sex - from a Christian point of view

Listen here to last week’s radio podcast. You might learn something about sex and the code name “Cloverfield”.

Family Ties: Building a bond to last a lifetime

This is the final week (week 4) of Retrofamily and it is a special one. Click here to learn exactly what it takes to ensure your family sticks together through the good times and the rough times.

A discussion on family values and flamingos

Check out this week’s radio podcast and learn more about family values and flamingos.

The three most significant family values you must have

This week’s sermon teaches the three most fundamental values a family has to have if they want to succeed in today’s world.  Listen to the message here.

Our first broadcast: a commentary on having fun and Chuck Norris

The inaugural Parkway Church radio broadcast aired yesterday! Click here to check out the new show with me, Skip Mozisek, and Erik Emmons (Bard Letsinger was missing this time but will join the show next week).   We will broadcast live every Wednesday at 2pm (CST).  If you want to submit a question, please do so here.

Recognizing your blessings

The difference between a thankful heart and recognizing your blessings is that ‘blessings’ is a noun, so you are looking for specific things in your life that you can hold up as holy and blessed.

Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted and to turn our own sinfulness and the sins against us into blessings! Listen to my latest sermon to hear what it takes to find a blessing in any situation.

Saving your life by serving someone else

When it comes to wanting the best life you can imagine, try starting with charity.  Learn why serving others and giving can be the best medicine for a hurting life.

Attitude

This week’s message is all about attitude.  If you’re going to live a wonderful life, then it starts with the kind of attitude you have toward life.  Listen to last Sunday’s message to discover the three main things you can do to create a healthy attitude in your life.

The art of a grateful heart

Listen to my latest sermon at Parkway Church in Victoria.  If you would like to download my sermon notes, please feel free to do so here.

How can I connect better with my wife?

My wife has a female Godly friend that she talks to and spends time with more than me, her husband. I handle it wrong initially trying to convince her that she is putting her in front of me. I don’t know what to do. She thinks I am just trying to control her and tell her what to do. Help me. I love my wife so much.

Is it possible to survive multiple affairs?

A user from Ohio asks: How can a marriage with no trust, and a history of affairs be “fixed” or repaired? Even if you have been repeatedly told to leave and are apart now?

Should my husband travel with another woman?

Should it be a concern to me (because it is) that in my husbands job at times he travels with another woman to a job? I always thought that would be something a person would want to avoid but he says he has to so they don’t have to take 2 vehicles to the job. Is it just my insecurities? I know he’s very friendly and talks easily with people and I don’t know if I’m just being overreactive.

Is divorce an option if you’re being physically abused?

What does God think about abuse?  If you are being physically abused, will God look down on you if you decide to leave your abusive spouse?  The answer to these questions is on my latest podcast.

Helping a child with a bad temper

The question is “How do I handle an 11 year old child who is always angry and has a mean attitude towards siblings and is also short tempered towards parents?”

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

“What is your opinion on submission?  (Ephesians 5) Are couples to be mutually submissive to each other or is the wife to submit to the husband?” You won’t want to miss this answer…it might surprise you.

Learn how to resolve the conflict with your teenager - and survive!

If you want to manage the conflict with your teen better, then listen to the following podcast.

Are you worried that you might never get married?

Listen to this podcast for some encouraging news for singles who want to get married.

Discover the top 5 conflicts between parents and teenagers

Listen and discover the top five conflicts between parents and teenagers - and then learn what to do about them.

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