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Encounter God in His word in a real and tangible way through the truth of scripture and the preaching of His word in conjunction with the power of the Holy Spirit. Our messages will arrive Monday–Friday mornings following our on-air broadcast from Columbus, Ohio on AM 880 WRFD.
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The path to joy runs through generous living. In Proverbs 3, Malachi 3, and 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Luke Ahrens reveals how God blesses those who invest their hearts and resources in honoring Him, building gospel relationships, and giving with cheerful faith. A multiplication mindset replaces scarcity with gratitude. When your treasure follows your trust, joy overflows.
Joy grows where your heart and treasure align with God’s purposes. Pastor Luke Ahrens teaches from Proverbs 3, Malachi 3, and 2 Corinthians 9 how investing in what God blesses—honor, trust, gospel relationships, multiplication, and cheerful generosity—leads to lasting satisfaction. True joy isn’t found in keeping but in giving. When you invest your life in God’s way, the return is eternal.
Diligence reveals what you truly believe about the Master. Pastor Luke Ahrens challenges believers to approach both daily responsibilities and future planning with wisdom, faith, and intentional effort. God entrusts each of us with opportunities to serve our households and His kingdom faithfully. When you work with diligence, you reflect the character of the One you serve.
Faithful stewardship means showing up with diligence in every season. Pastor Luke Ahrens teaches from Scripture that serving the Master well begins with caring wisely for the needs of your household today while preparing for tomorrow with faith and intention. God honors those who work with purpose, not passivity. Diligence in stewardship is how we play our part in His greater plan.
Partnership with God is built on daily choices that reveal where your trust truly lies. In Philippians 4 and 1 Timothy 6, Pastor Luke Ahrens unpacks how contentment, gratitude, prayer, learning, and joyful worship reshape the way we handle what God provides. These choices replace anxiety and idolatry with confidence in His care. When trust deepens, financial partnership becomes a life-giving act of faith.
A true financial partnership with God begins where trust takes root. Drawing from Philippians 4 and 1 Timothy 6, Pastor Luke Ahrens shows how meaningful partnership flows from choosing God’s ways over worldly patterns. Trust grows as we pursue contentment, gratitude, prayer, learning, and joyful worship instead of fear and self-reliance. God invites His people into a partnership that transforms both heart and habits.
Faithful stewardship is a window into your heart. Pastor Luke Ahrens walks through key Scriptures to reveal how acknowledging God’s ownership shapes our worship and prepares us for His evaluation. Faithful stewardship flows from who we serve and what we believe about Him. How you handle what’s been entrusted says everything about your trust in the Owner.
Biblical stewardship begins with seeing everything through God’s eyes. Pastor Luke Ahrens draws from key Scriptures to show that stewardship starts with God’s ownership, is expressed through our worship, and leads to a future evaluation of our faithfulness. Every resource, opportunity, and moment ultimately belongs to Him. The question is whether we’re living as faithful stewards of what He’s entrusted to us.
The Redeemer’s love breaks through pride and shame alike. In Luke 7:36–50, Pastor Luke Ahrens shows how Jesus confronts self-righteousness while lifting the repentant in mercy. The woman’s faith and Jesus’ forgiveness paint a vivid picture of grace at work. When His redemption reaches your heart, everything changes.
Jesus sees what others refuse to see. In Luke 7:36–50, Pastor Luke Ahrens unveils the Redeemer who welcomes the broken, forgives the guilty, and transforms shame into freedom and worship. The woman’s tears and devotion reveal the power of grace to rewrite a life. When you grasp how much you’ve been forgiven, love overflows.
John’s questions in the darkness reveal a Savior who responds not in condemnation but with grace. In Luke 7:18–35, Pastor Luke Ahrens points to Jesus’ mighty works and faithful words as the anchor for wavering hearts. Christ’s identity brings clarity where confusion lingers and strength where faith falters. Who He is changes everything for those who trust Him. May we capture His heart for us.
Even the strongest can stumble in the dark. In Luke 7:18–35, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights how Jesus meets John the Baptist’s doubts with grace, truth, and unmistakable power. The Savior doesn’t shame struggling faith but instead strengthens it. When darkness presses in, His works and His words remind us who He is. And who He is has the power to transform us from the inside out.
When Jesus encounters brokenness, He doesn’t turn away; He moves toward it. In Luke 7:11–17, Pastor Luke Ahrens reveals how Christ’s compassion transforms despair into hope and death into life. The widow’s story becomes a living testimony of His power and love. This is the Savior who sees, speaks, and restores.
Jesus is moved by the pain others overlook. In Luke 7:11–17, Pastor Luke Ahrens shows how Christ’s compassion meets a grieving widow in her darkest moment and brings life where there was only loss. His love is personal, powerful, and unshaken by brokenness. This is the heart of Jesus on full display.
Jesus marveled at the faith of a man who understood both authority and humility. In Luke 7:1–10, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to consider what true, God-honoring faith looks like when tested. The centurion’s confidence in Jesus’ word shows the power of trusting Him completely. This is the kind of faith that moves the heart of Christ.
Few people ever cause Jesus to marvel; but one man did. In Luke 7:1–10, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights the centurion whose humble faith and deep understanding of Christ’s authority stopped Jesus in His tracks. This encounter reveals what kind of faith captures the heart of the Savior. Be the kind of person whose trust in Jesus makes heaven take notice.
God’s closing words through Malachi are anything but passive. Pastor Luke Ahrens calls listeners to personal responsibility and generational vision, showing how God’s grace equips His people to be catalysts for real change. When hearts turn toward Him, families and communities are transformed from the inside out. Embracing His gifts leads to a legacy of faith that endures.
Malachi 4:4–6 closes with a powerful call to remember, return, and be transformed. Pastor Luke Ahrens proclaims how God gives His people the message of grace, messengers of grace, and seasons of sovereign grace to stir spiritual awakening. Revival begins when change comes home, shaping hearts across generations. You can reject God’s gifts or embrace them fully in Christ and pursue lasting, multi-generational faith.
When God listens to those who fear Him, their faith leaves a lasting mark. In Malachi 3:13–4:3, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights the contrast between shallow skepticism and steadfast trust in God’s promises. Biblical community shapes hearts to endure, anchoring believers in what truly matters. When you return to Him fully, you discover blessings that reach far beyond the present moment.
Malachi 3:13–4:3 exposes the tension between momentary doubt and enduring faith. Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to confront unbelief and consumeristic attitudes that question whether serving God is worth it. Those who fear the Lord and value biblical community find themselves written into His book of remembrance, set apart for future joy. Embrace His call to return and experience the blessings He promises to those who walk with Him in the long view.
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