The Gospel Trail

Some of you know ABOUT Him… but you haven’t seen Him.Some of you confessed Him… but resist His cross.Some of you need the mountain experience  — a fresh vision of His glory.🔥Tonight the Father is still revealing His Son.🔥Tonight Jesus is still asking the question.🔥Tonight the Spirit is still opening eyes.Don’t answer with theology.  Answer with surrender.Come see Him as Peter saw Him — Revealed… Crucified… Glorified.The Gospel Trail is before you—will you take the first step?

"He is a God of many dimensions, while we see in only one. Our flat minds trace His edges, but never His fullness. So He speaks beyond our sight— Spirit to spirit— and only the Spirit teaches us how to hear Him." #TheGospelTrail at pgn.churchPart II of The Most Important Question Ever Asked

History has recorded the rise and fall of empires...Philosophers have asked deep questions…Scientists have probed the universe…But no question has ever shaken earth and eternity like the one Jesus asked in Caesarea Philippi.---Our mission as ministers is to engage in deep, meaningful growth through biblical discipleship that equips and empowers believers for impactful Christian living. Faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ Romans 10:17#Disciple #⁠Christianpodcast⁠ #⁠churchgrowth ⁠#⁠Jesusteachings⁠ #⁠worship #FaithRevival #GodsMovement #ChristianRevolution #DivineAwakening #PureGospelNetwork #TheGospelTrail Website: is pgn.church⁠

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ! As followers of the risen Savior, we are not called to keep the light of the Gospel hidden within the comfort of our church walls. Jesus Himself commissioned us: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). The Great Commission is not a suggestion—it’s our marching orders! The world outside these four walls is full of people longing for hope, truth, and the transforming power of the Good News. Now is the time for our church to rise up, step out in faith, and carry the message of salvation to those who need it most.One beautiful way we can do this together is by reaching those who are often overlooked: our shut-ins, those unable to attend our gatherings due to health, mobility, distance, or other circumstances. These precious souls are part of the body of Christ, and they deserve to hear and experience the life-giving Word just as much as anyone.We have an exciting opportunity to extend the ministry of our church right into their homes. Please help us spread the Good News by sharing our new video series with someone you know who fits this description—a friend, family member, neighbor, or loved one who can’t join us in person but whose heart is open to God’s truth.Our weekly Bible study series, The Gospel Trail, is designed to walk through the transformative message of the Gospel in a fresh, engaging way—exploring the path Jesus walked, the truths He taught, and the hope He offers to all. The very first episode of a new series will be released and published next Thursday!Imagine the joy of someone isolated or far away discovering (or rediscovering) the wonders of God’s grace through these teachings. Your simple act of sharing could be the spark that reignites their faith, draws them closer to Jesus, and even connects them to our ongoing weekly Bible Study community.Would you prayerfully consider these steps today?1. Think of one (or more) people in your life who might be encouraged, comforted, or challenged by this series.2. Share the video link with them personally—perhaps through a text, email, phone call, or social media message—with a warm note from your heart.3. Pray earnestly that the Holy Spirit would soften their hearts, incline them toward the truth, and lead them to join us as we journey together on The Gospel Trail.Let us be a church that refuses to stay comfortable inside our buildings. Let us be a people who passionately proclaim the Good News beyond our doors—starting with those closest to us who are waiting to hear it. The Great Commission can start with a Text: Share The Gospel Trail today.May the Lord multiply our efforts as we obey His call. To Him be the glory!In His service and love,Rev. Kevin Raihalapgn.church#TheGospelTrail #ShareTheWord

Mark Chapter 5 : 21-43 Jesus Heals in Response to Faith 😂Church, I want you to see something today that is easy to miss if you read this passage too quickly. These are not just miracle stories. These are revelations of the heart of God.Jesus steps out of the boat, and immediately the crowd gathers. They always do. Wherever Jesus is, need shows up. Broken bodies. Broken families. Broken hope. Jesus Heals them all!#TheGospelTrail #JesusHeals #LamentforMinneapolis

@TheGospelTrail is home to The Gospel Trail Podcasts, a ministry of the Pure Gospel Network dedicated to biblical discipleship since 1998. Led by Rev. Kevin Räihälä, the podcast emphasizes spiritual transformation through Christ, a life of prayer, and authentic Christian community.“My prayer each day is: ‘Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.’” Psalm 25:4 (NLT)—on X @TheGospelTrail—on the web @ pgn.church#TheGospelTrail #LamentForMinneapolis #ReneeNicoleGood

Pray. Pray. Pray.Church, hear me with an open heart.We are standing at the edge of new days. One season is closing behind us, and another is stepping toward us. Some of you feel anticipation. Some feel hope. Some feel unease you can’t quite put into words. That’s not accidental. That’s discernment stirring.And in the midst of it all, the Spirit of the Lord is speaking. Not with confusion. Not with complexity. But with clarity.God says: Pray. Pray. Pray.Rev. Kevin Raihala#PrayPrayPray#PropheticWord#RevivalSermon#NewYearWord#WakeUpChurch#SpiritualAwakening#RenewYourMind#HearingGod#InformationAgeFaith#ChooseLife#StandOnTheRock#UnshakableKingdom#PrayerMovement#EndTimesAwakening#RevivalFire#FaithOverFear#ChurchRise#HolySpiritMove#TheBattleIsInTheMind#TheGospelTrail

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.#TheGospelTrail #AreYouSaved #BornAgain #BornAnew #NewBirth #AltarCall #SalvationByGrace #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #SolaGratia #SolaFide #NotByWorks #JesusSaves #ChristAlone #Regeneration #TransformedLife #HeartChange #Evangelical #ReformedTheology #LutheranGrace #GospelTruth #TrueConversion #SpiritualRebirth #FaithInChrist #JustifiedByFaith #ChristianDebate #TheologyMatters #BibleAnswer #EternalSecurity ⁠Our website is pgn.church#BibleAnswer #EternalSecurity Our website is pgn.church

!Beloved! Saints of the Most High God! RISE UP! Can you feel that? The Holy Ghost fire is falling right now—it's burning in this place! It's roaring through your veins like lightning from heaven!#Disciple #Christianpodcast #churchgrowth #Jesusteaching #FaithRevival #PureGospelNetwork #TheGospelTrailOur web address: pgn.church⁠

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.#TheGospelTrail #HaveYouUnderstood #ItIsWritten #KingdomOfHeaven #BiblePodcast #FaithPodcast #HolySpiritTruth #Colossians #ChristianLiving📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible. Visit ⁠⁠pgn.church⁠⁠ to give and stand with us today. Use the Donate button on the top of the page. We now have a video version on our website pgn.church, Spotify, Rumble and YouTube. There are about 450 podcasts to choose from wherever you enjoy your listening on any device connected to the internet.🎙️

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—#TheGospelTrail #HaveYouUnderstood #ItIsWritten #KingdomOfHeaven #BiblePodcast #FaithPodcast #HolySpiritTruth #Matthew13 #ChristianLiving📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible. Visit ⁠⁠pgn.church⁠⁠ to give and stand with us today. Use the Donate button on the top of the page. We now have a video version on our website pgn.church, Spotify, Rumble and YouTube. There are about 450 podcasts to choose from wherever you enjoy your listening on any device connected to the internet.🎙️

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.”📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible. Visit ⁠⁠pgn.church⁠⁠ to give and stand with us today. Use the Donate button on the top of the page. We now have a video version on our website pgn.church, Spotify, Rumble and YouTube. There are about 450 podcasts to choose from wherever you enjoy your listening on any device connected to the internet.🎙️ #TheGospelTrail #ItIsWritten #PodcastDevotional #ParableOfTheNet #Matthew13 #HaveYouUnderstood #KingdomOfHeaven #HolySpiritRevelation #BibleTeaching #WalkInTheLight #FaithPodcast #ChristianTruth #ScribesOfTheKingdom #LiveTheWord

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.#DragnetParable #FinalSeparation #Matthew13 #KingdomOfGod #TheGospelTrail #Pastor Sandy #RevKev #EternalLife #ChristianDiscipleship #GoodFish #WheatAndTares #JesusTeaches #BiblicalTruth #EndTimes #KingdomParables #FaithDecision

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.📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible. Visit ⁠⁠pgn.church⁠⁠ to give and stand with us today🎙️#TheGospelTrail#HiddenTreasure#PearlOfGreatPrice#KingdomValue#SurrenderToJesus#EternalTreasure#FaithJourney#ChristAboveAll#ParablesOfJesus#SeekTheKingdom#RadicalFaith#BibleStudy#SpiritualGrowth#RevivalCall

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. 📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible. Visit ⁠⁠pgn.church⁠⁠ to give and stand with us today🎙️#KingdomTreasure#PearlOfGreatPrice#WorthItAll#SurrenderToChrist#HiddenTreasure#RevivalFire#JesusIsEnough#SellAllForTheKingdom#EternalJoy#FaithOverFortune#SeekFirstTheKingdom#TradeForTreasure#ChristThePearl#KingdomCost#RadicalSurrender

In the parable of leaven, we learned several things about the working of the Kingdom in our present age. Each of these lessons stems from the nature of yeast. Jesus already built the church so we are charged with building our faith and others. The plan is that The Kingdom of Heaven is a spiritual existence within the hearts of the believers. Our verse today is Matthew 13:33 He told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.”📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible.  Visit ⁠⁠pgn.church⁠⁠ to give and stand with us today🎙️#PreachTheWord #FaithComesByHearing #PureGospel #GoodNewsOfJesus #GospelTruth #BiblePreaching #LifelineOfFaith #UnclutteredGospel #UndilutedTruth #WordOfGod #SpiritAndTruth #JesusSaves #TheGospelTrail

We’ve been trained—religiously trained—to think like consumers. Sermons packaged like content. Preachers treated like performers. Platforms built like brands.But the Bible is clear: preaching is not entertainment. It’s not a popularity contest. It’s not a stage for ego. Preaching is the lifeline of faith.Listen to the Apostle Paul in Romans 10:“How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? … As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”And Jesus Himself tells us what this looks like. In the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, He reminds us: the Kingdom begins small—almost invisible—but grows unstoppable. A tiny seed becomes a sheltering tree. So don’t mistake small beginnings for insignificance. Even the smallest act of faith can shift eternity.This is not about hype. This is not about the crowd. This is about the Kingdom.📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible.  Visit ⁠pgn.church⁠ to give and stand with us today🎙️#PreachTheWord #FaithComesByHearing #PureGospel #GoodNewsOfJesus #Romans1017 #NotEntertainment #GospelTruth #BiblePreaching #LifelineOfFaith #UnclutteredGospel #UndilutedTruth #WordOfGod #SpiritAndTruth #JesusSaves #GospelTrail our web address is pgn.church

This week on Tuesday Edition, Rev. Kev tackles a listener’s question: “What is revival?” The answer doesn’t come from trends or traditions but straight from the Word of God. The prophet Amos thunders against empty religion and calls for a flood of justice and righteousness that cannot be stopped. In this episode, you’ll hear why revival is not about filling seats, polishing services, or putting on a show — it’s about hearts bowed in repentance and lives transformed by the power of God. When His Spirit moves, chains break, strongholds fall, and dead things come to life. Join us as we cry out together: Let justice roll like a river! Let righteousness flow like a never-failing stream!📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible.  Visit ⁠pgn.church⁠ to give and stand with us today 🔥✝️❤️#TheGospelTrail#LetRighteousnessRoll#RevKev#RevivalIsHere#JusticeLikeARiver#Amos5#HolySpiritFire#RiseUpChurch#AwakeningGeneration#ToGodBeTheGlory#ChristianPodcast#FaithOverFear#BibleTeaching

🎙️Welcome to today’s episode, Jesus Teaches Disciples The Reality of Judgement 🎧In Matthew 13, Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the tares. A farmer plants good seed, but an enemy scatters weeds among it. The servants want to pull the weeds up, but the master says, “Let both grow together until the harvest.” At harvest time, the separation happens: the wheat is gathered into the barn, and the tares are burned.This is not just a story—it’s prophecy. Jesus was preparing His disciples to understand the final judgment. The righteous and the wicked grow together now, but the harvest is coming.That’s why He told them in Matthew 13:16–17: “Blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see and did not see it, and to hear what you hear and did not hear it.” They were seeing God’s plan unfold in real time, a plan the prophets could only anticipate.And Revelation gives us the full picture of that harvest. In Revelation 14, John sees “one like a son of man” with a sharp sickle in His hand. The earth is reaped. The faithful are gathered to the Lord like wheat brought into the barn. But then another angel swings his sickle, and the grapes of the earth—representing the wicked—are thrown into the great winepress of the wrath of God. It’s the same truth Jesus taught in parable form: there will be a day when God separates forever, the righteous to eternal life and the wicked to judgment.The parable of the wheat and the tares, and the vision in Revelation, stand together as one message: God’s patience allows both to grow for now, but His justice will not delay forever. The harvest is coming.Today, we’ll walk through how Jesus opened His disciples’ eyes to this reality, how it connects to Revelation’s vision of the end, and what it means for us right now.#Discipleship⁠ ⁠#⁠Christianpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠#⁠churchgrowth⁠ ⁠⁠#⁠Jesusteachings⁠⁠ ⁠#⁠worship⁠ ⁠#FaithRevival⁠ ⁠#GodsMovement⁠ ⁠#ChristianRevolution⁠ ⁠#DivineAwakening⁠ ⁠#PureGospelNetwork⁠ ⁠#TheGospelTrail⁠ 📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible. 📌 Visit pgn.church to give and stand with us today.

“This is The Gospel Trail — September 23rd, Tuesday Edition: ‘This Is the Day the Lord Has Made.’What began as Charlie Kirk’s memorial turned into one of the largest revival gatherings in history. Students prayed on campuses. Families dropped to their knees. Lives were changed forever.Revival is here — but what brought this on? Join me, Rev. Kev, as we uncover what God is saying to His Church today.Don’t miss it — only on The Gospel Trail.”#TheGospelTrail #RevivalIsHere #RiseUpChurch #JesusIsLord Find us at pgn.church⁠📢 Your gift makes this ministry possible.  Visit ⁠pgn.church⁠ to give and stand with us today🎙️