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Heed The Word is the online Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro, a non-denominational church in Joshua, Texas. We are committed to bringing our listeners the Word of God by simply teaching the Bible simply. It is our hope that these broadcasts will encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ, and to grow as His disciple as you walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called.
Our latest episodes are a rebroadcast of our "Heed the Word" radio program. These episodes were originally broadcast on KDKR. At that time our church was located in Burleson, Texas though we have since relocated to Joshua. Additionally, these episodes indicate that CD copies can be ordered, but as they are now available through our podcast, we are no longer offering physical copies of these messages. It is our continued hope that these Bible teachings are an encouragement to you and we appreciate you joining us here on Heed the Word!
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Send us a text Fire and mercy share the same chapter when you read Revelation 20 next to John 3. We start with the rich man and Lazarus as a mirror, asking why comfort can make us blind to a neighbor at the gate, then move into the millennial reign, the first resurrection, and the moment the books are opened at the great white throne. That’s where the line gets clear: works can’t rescue the dead apart from Christ, and yet the Book of Life still welcomes names. The lake of fire is not theater;...
Send us a text What if our definition of success is upside down? We open Luke 16 and step into the story of Lazarus and the rich man to rethink life, death, and what lasts. Through vivid contrasts—a beggar carried by angels and a wealthy man waking in torment—we confront the reality of Hades, the nearness of paradise, and why eternal perspective reshapes every decision we make today. We move beyond clichés to hard questions with hopeful answers: Is there consciousness after death? What is th...
Send us a text Why do some people who seem far from God thrive while faithful people struggle? We sat with Luke 16 and the story of the rich man and Lazarus to face that question without flinching. What looks like favor at the feast can hide a famine of the soul, and what looks like lack at the gate can be kept by God’s quiet care. We pressed beyond the surface to examine how Jesus dismantles the idea that prosperity proves righteousness and instead points us toward a different treasure: the ...
Send us a text A kingdom was expected overnight, but Jesus told a story that reshaped the timeline and the task. Walking through Luke 19, we explore the parable of the minas and what it means to live between a King’s departure and his return. The nobleman goes away to receive a kingdom, entrusts each servant with one mina, and later settles accounts. That single instruction—do business till I come—becomes a blueprint for faithful, everyday discipleship. We unpack how stewardship replaces the...
Send us a text Marriage and divorce through God's eyes reveals surprising truth and profound healing. Pastor Ken Davis tackles the challenging words of Jesus in Matthew 5:31-32, where Christ states that divorcing a spouse for any reason except sexual immorality causes them to commit adultery. This teaching confronts our culture's casual attitude toward divorce while equally challenging church traditions that have often made divorce the unpardonable sin. Pastor Ken uses a powerful illustratio...
Send us a text Ever wondered why Jesus spoke so strongly against divorce? Pastor Ken Davis dives deep into the spiritual reality of marriage as he examines Jesus's confrontation with the Pharisees in Matthew 19. With unflinching clarity, he declares, "Sin is sin. Adultery is sin. Divorce is sin." The message reveals how the Pharisees misused Moses's divorce allowance as justification for ending marriages "for any reason." Jesus counters by pointing to creation itself—God's original design wh...
Send us a text Marriage stands at a crossroads in our society. As Pastor Ken Davis unfolds the profound truths of Luke 16:18, we confront Jesus' straightforward teaching that "whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery." This challenging verse emerges amid Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees who justified themselves before men while God knew their hearts. Marriage today faces unprecedented attacks from three directions. The ease of obtaining divorces has undermined marriage's ...
Send us a text What truly lies at the heart of God's Kingdom? Pastor Ken Davis takes us deep into Jesus' parables about the mustard seed, birds in branches, and leaven in Luke 13:19-21, revealing surprising and sometimes troubling spiritual truths that challenge our comfortable Christianity. Through the principle of expositional constancy, Pastor Ken unveils how the birds nesting in the mustard tree represent evil forces infiltrating God's Kingdom—false teachers and corrupting influences tha...
Send us a text Pastor Ken Davis cuts straight to the heart of our most challenging idol - money. In this eye-opening examination of Luke 16, he reveals Jesus' counterintuitive teaching that money is "least" important while most Americans treat it as "most" important. The compelling parable of the unjust steward serves as a contrast rather than an example, showing how Christians should be as intentional and strategic with their resources for Kingdom purposes as worldly people are for personal ...
Send us a text What's more real—what you can touch, or what will last forever? Pastor Ken Davis challenges our perception of reality by examining Jesus's parables about the Kingdom of God in Luke 13:18-21. The Kingdom of God defies our natural senses. We pour incredible energy into our physical bodies—feeding them, clothing them, entertaining them, even surgically altering them—yet these vessels will return to dust. Meanwhile, the Kingdom, though invisible, possesses a reality more substanti...
Send us a text The narrow way to salvation forms the cornerstone of Pastor Ken Davis's compelling message from John 10, where Jesus declares, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved." With unflinching clarity, Pastor Ken confronts our culture's resistance to exclusive truth claims, embracing the label of "narrow-minded" when it comes to salvation through Christ alone. Drawing from Jesus's teachings, Pastor Ken illustrates how many people prefer the broader path—wanting to be...
Send us a text What does it truly take to be saved? In this powerful examination of Luke 13, Pastor Ken Davis strips away religious complexity to reveal the startling simplicity of salvation. Many people today maintain a casual association with Christianity—attending services, enjoying Christian media, even calling themselves believers—while missing the genuine relationship that salvation requires. Jesus warns that many will one day stand outside heaven's door claiming, "Lord, Lord," only to...
Send us a text Could you be mistaking religious association for genuine salvation? Pastor Ken Davis tackles this sobering question through an examination of Luke 13:22-30, where Jesus warns that many who assume they're saved will be turned away. The teaching begins with a seemingly innocent question posed to Jesus: "Lord, are there few who are saved?" Rather than directly answering this query—which offers no practical value—Jesus shifts focus to what truly matters: personal salvation. The re...
Send us a text What truly matters most in life? The tangible things we can see and touch, or something beyond our physical senses? Pastor Ken Davis tackles this profound question through Jesus' parables about the Kingdom of God in Luke 13:18-21. Most of us spend our lives focused on the physical world—our bodies, possessions, and surroundings. We feed, clothe, and shelter our bodies, trying to perfect what will ultimately return to dust. Yet Jesus challenges this worldview by declaring His K...
Send us a text The Kingdom of God demands our fierce loyalty in a world where spiritual infiltration constantly threatens. Pastor Ken Davis dives deep into Jesus' parables in Luke 13, uncovering warnings about "strange birds" nesting in the branches of God's kingdom tree. Through powerful exposition, Pastor Ken reveals how these birds represent evil forces attempting to corrupt the church from within—a sobering reality evidenced by self-proclaimed Christian leaders who reject foundational do...
Send us a text Freedom doesn't always come easy, even for believers. In this deeply personal teaching from Luke 13, Pastor Ken Davis examines the story of a woman who'd been physically bent over for 18 years - unable to straighten herself no matter how hard she tried. Just as Jesus identified her as "a daughter of Abraham whom Satan has bound," many Christians today find themselves trapped in cycles of sin despite genuine faith. With remarkable vulnerability, Pastor Ken shares his own journe...
Send us a text Have you ever wrestled with the same problem for so long that you've lost hope of ever breaking free? The woman in Luke 13 had been physically bent double for eighteen years, unable to straighten herself despite countless attempts. Her story powerfully illuminates our own struggles with persistent sin, chronic illness, or destructive patterns that seem impossible to overcome. Pastor Ken Davis takes us deep into this remarkable encounter between Jesus and a woman suffering from...
Send us a text Pastor Ken Davis explores the metaphor of light and darkness in Luke 11, revealing how Jesus confronts the religious hypocrites of his day while teaching us about true spiritual sight. Our ability to perceive spiritual truth depends entirely on our inner condition - whether our "eye is good" or corrupted by darkness. • Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world that cannot be extinguished • The condition of our spiritual "eye" determines whether we can perceive God's t...
Send us a text Jesus offers undeniable evidence of His divinity through the sign of Jonah—His death and resurrection, providing proof that exceeds the wisdom of Solomon and the preaching of Jonah. The empty tomb stands as history's most compelling testimony to Christ's claims and offers assurance that His message of salvation is true. • Jesus promised only the sign of Jonah to those demanding proof • Jonah's three days in the fish foreshadowed Jesus's three days in the tomb • The Queen of Sh...
Send us a text The prophecies about Jesus Christ's birth stand as one of history's most remarkable examples of divine precision. Long before Bethlehem's manger scene, God's messengers foretold specifics about the Messiah's arrival—His lineage from Abraham through David, His birthplace in tiny Bethlehem, and His miraculous virgin birth. As Pastor Ken Davis brilliantly explains, these weren't vague predictions but detailed declarations that materialized with perfect accuracy when "the Word beca...
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