Church, if there has ever been a time when we needed to re-center our lives on Christ, it is now. The world is loud… distractions are many… and our hearts can drift without us even noticing. The believers in Colossae faced the same challenge. False teachings, cultural pressure, and spiritual confusion surrounded them.

Christ-Centered Living

Text: Colossians 1:15–20; 2:6–10; 3:1–4

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How Does This Fit into the Debate? Are YOU saved? Will I see you in Heaven?

1. What shows that someone has been born anew?

A transformed relationship with God. The Bible describes new birth as something that changes desires, behavior, and direction. This inner change is the evidence, not the outward step.

2. Does the altar call save anyone?

No. The altar call is not the source of salvation. Christ is. Faith is the channel. An altar call is simply a setting where someone acknowledges what Christ is doing in them.

3. How does this address the Lutheran concern about grace?

It shows that the altar call is not a work. The act does not produce salvation. Grace produces salvation. The altar call just reveals someone’s response to grace already moving inside them.

4. Where does this align with the teachings of Jesus?

Jesus often called people publicly, but the call was not the saving event. The saving event was meeting Him, trusting Him, and following Him. The outward step simply made that inner faith visible.

5. Why is this important for the debate?

It separates symbol from substance.

– Substance: Christ saves by grace through faith.

– Symbol: A person steps forward to confess or acknowledge what Christ is doing.

That distinction removes the charge of “works” and keeps the focus where it belongs: on grace, faith, and the living relationship that follows.

Are YOU born anew?

When someone is “born anew,” the true evidence is a living relationship with God, not the physical act of responding to an altar call. New birth produces a change in desire, direction, and behavior that shows Christ’s grace at work in the heart. “An altar call may introduce a person to the message of Christ, but it does not save them. It simply points them to the person of Christ, and He is the one who saves.” Salvation comes through grace received by faith, and the outward step simply reveals what is already happening inwardly. This removes the idea that an altar call is a work that competes with grace. It keeps the focus on Christ as the source of salvation and on the transformed life that follows as the sign of genuine new birth.

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Welcome to The Gospel Trail, where we cut through the noise and hold tight to what truly matters. "The Most Important Information starts off In Colossians 2:4-5, Paul says he is warning the church so no one can deceive them with smooth talk or clever arguments. Even though he is far away, his heart is with them, and he celebrates their steady faith in Christ.

That is the spirit of this podcast. We stay alert. We stay grounded. We stay focused on truth. If your faith feels tested or the world around you pulls you in every direction, this space is here to remind you of what is solid. What is real. What lasts.

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On Tuesday, we talked about standing firm on the Word of God in a culture that’s drifting fast from truth — that man cannot remove Christ from the universe, but he can remove himself from Christ.

Today we continue that conversation with Jesus’ question from Matthew 13:51, “Have you understood all these things?”

The Mandate“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” — Romans 10:14This is our divine call—

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I come before you today not as a polished orator demanding compensation, not as one seeking applause, but as a messenger — sent with a message from God.

Because when Jesus asks, “Have you understood all these things?” the right answer isn’t just “Yes, Lord” —it’s “Yes, Lord… and now let me live it.”

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Welcome to The Dragnet: The Final Separation. Jesus tells of fishermen casting a net and separating the good fish from the bad—just as the angels will separate the righteous from the wicked at the end of the age (Matthew 13:47-50).

The question is simple: Are you ready for the final separation? Have you fully committed your life to Christ, or are you holding back? The time to decide is now.

The Gospel Trail is before you—will you take the first step? This is Pastor Kevin, bringing you the Word of God.

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In a world glittering with fleeting fortunes, careers that crumble, possessions that perish, and pursuits that leave the soul starving, imagine unearthing a hidden treasure that demands your all, or discovering a pearl so priceless it redefines your every desire.

Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of The Gospel Trail, where Pastor Sandy and Rev. Kev unearth the raw power of Jesus' parables in Matthew 13:44-46: "The Story of Two Men—The Parables of Hidden Treasure and the Pearl: The Value of the Kingdom." Journey with us as we unpack how one man's joyful stumble upon buried gold and another's relentless hunt for the ultimate gem both lead to a radical surrender: selling everything for the incomparable worth of God's Kingdom. But this isn't just ancient wisdom it's a mirror to your heart. Do the distractions of daily life eclipse the eternal joy of knowing Christ?

Are you ready to trade false treasures for the one that satisfies forever? Pastor Sandy and Rev. Kev challenge you to recognize the Kingdom's supreme value, count the cost of true discipleship, and boldly pursue Jesus above all else. Tune in to The Gospel Trail now—let these parables ignite a fire in your faith, and step onto the trail where surrender becomes your greatest gain. Listen today on our website pgn.church, Spotify, YouTube and Rumble and discover why the Kingdom is worth it all.

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In a world chasing fleeting fortunes—money that rusts, fame that fades, and pleasures that leave you hollow—imagine stumbling upon a treasure so radiant it ignites your soul, or hunting for perfection only to find a pearl worth every sacrifice. That's the fire Jesus ignites in Matthew 13:44-46, in "The Treasure Worth Everything:

A Story of Two Men." Join us on The Gospel Trail as we dive into these parables of hidden gold and priceless gems, where one man's joyful surrender and another's lifelong quest reveal the Kingdom of God as the ultimate prize—demanding everything, yet delivering joy unspeakable, eternal life, and peace that outshines the world's empty trinkets. What if tonight, you traded your burdens for boundless treasure? Rev. Kev presses this eternal question: Is Jesus worth it all? From the thrill of unexpected discovery to the sting of true cost, this episode isn't just a message—it's a revival call to seekers, sinners, and saints alike.

Don't clutch imitation pearls when the real Pearl of Great Price is calling. Tune in now, surrender your heart, and gain everything in Christ. Seek first the Kingdom... and watch all else fall into place. Listen today on Spotify, YouTube or Rumble—the treasure awaits.

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