Episodes 298
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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There's a lot in life that gets our attention, but ultimately, only one thing matters. Don't get distracted by what doesn't. 1 Thing Matters will help you focus on what matters most for this life, and the better life to come.

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S26E12 Your King Comes to You (Zechariah 9:9-10)

Mar 29, 2026 19m

You are going about your daily business. There is a crowd. You are easily distracted by all the activity. It’s a holiday, and there are extra things to prepare. It is easy to focus on your personal…

S26E11 Life (John 11:17-27, 38-45)

Mar 15, 2026 21m

I recognize the danger of death. I am tempted to wonder whether my life was worth it if I do not leave a legacy or live on in the memories of my loved ones after I die. When my soul separates from my…

S26E10 Water (John 4:5-26)

Mar 08, 2026 23m

I recognize my deep spiritual thirst. I long for a good relationship with God and for everlasting life. I am tempted to satisfy that deep thirst with worldly things, a strategy doomed to failure. I…

S26E9 Faith (Genesis 12:1-8)

Mar 01, 2026 19m

Jesus said, “No one can enter the kingdom of God.” Since that includes me, I recognize my need to be saved. Long ago, God declared that we would be blessed by a descendant of Abraham, who turned out…

S26E8 A Gift (Romans 5:12-19)

Feb 22, 2026 19m

I think I know what I need. But when I get it, I see more clearly that it was often merely what I wanted. When I call my wants “needs,” my ability to discern what I actually need becomes clouded.…

S26E7 God’s Glory Is Still Glorious! (Exodus 24:9-19)

Feb 15, 2026 19m

Can you imagine witnessing the full glory of God? No one could stand to - and live. But history does reveal several occasions on which people got to view a muted version of God’s glory. Even that…

S26E6 Picked for a Purpose (1 Peter 2:9-12)

Feb 08, 2026 21m

“Why me?” We may ask that question when we’re on the receiving end of significant news - whether it’s positive or negative. Sometimes we’ll get an answer; other times we won’t. Sometimes the answer…

S26E5 You’re Nothing, Special (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

Feb 01, 2026 18m

Many of us wrestle with insecurities of one sort or another. But, since we don’t want those insecurities to become public knowledge, we posture or pretend in order to keep them hidden from others.…

S26E4 Light More Candles (Matthew 4:12-23)

Jan 25, 2026 18m

The prophet Isaiah vividly described humanity as “people walking in darkness.” Then he foretold that a light would shine on them. Enveloped by sin, suffering, and death, we find our minds and hearts…

S26E3 “Enough” (Colossians 2:6-15)

Jan 18, 2026 22m

If you continued pouring water into your full water glass at your restaurant table, you’d get more than just odd looks; you’d get a soaking wet table! When something is full, there isn’t room for any…

S26E2 “Anointed to Be Our Righteousness” (Matthew 3:13-17)

Jan 11, 2026 19m

“Christ” is not the family name of Jesus. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word “Messiah” both mean the same thing: “The Anointed One.” Anointing was the practice of pouring…

S26E1 “Seeking, Sharing, and Serving the Savior” (Matthew 2:1-12)

Jan 04, 2026 20m

The Twelve Days of Christmas are the days between Christmas Day and January 6. What is special about January 6? It is the day when the Christian Church celebrates the Festival of the Epiphany.…

S25E45 Spared from Death to Die (Matthew 2:13-23)

Dec 28, 2025 19m

Christmas holidays mean family time, often with extended family travel and visits. Meals are prepared, gifts are given, memories are made. But the memories might not all be good. Sometimes there are…

S25E44 The One-of-a-Kind Sign (Isaiah 7:10-14)

Dec 21, 2025 21m

Even in this digital age, we would be lost without signs. Signs warn us of danger. They communicate information to us. Signs help us navigate and let us know when we’ve reached our destination. The…

S25E43 The Imminent Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 11:2-11)

Dec 14, 2025 21m

The Messiah is an important person. “Messiah” is the same word as “Christ,” which means, “Anointed One.” He is someone who has been anticipated for a long time. Now we look at a time when his arrival…

S25E42 The Imminent Arrival of the Judge (Matthew 3:1-12)

Dec 07, 2025 19m

“Imminent Arrival” seriesThe judge is an important person. You stand when he enters the courtroom. What he says must be obeyed. If you are the one on trial, his determinations make a big difference…

S25E41 The Imminent Arrival of Joy (Philippians 4:4-7)

Nov 30, 2025 17m

“Imminent Arrival” seriesAdvent marks the start of a new Church Year. We begin at the end, watching King Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey colt, knowing full well that he will be killed before…

S25E40 What Do We Do with “Trustworthy and True?” (Rev. 22:6-13)

Nov 24, 2025 18m

The Church has marked the passing of yet another Church Year, waiting for its Lord to return. How long will we have to wait and watch for Jesus to return? We do not know. Jesus said he would return…

S25E39 Faith Fuels Faithfulness (Hebrews 11:32-40)

Nov 03, 2025 20m

God grants the status of “saint” (which means “holy one”) to every believer. It might appear that status is of little practical value. If you achieve the status “billionaire” or “celebrity” or…

S25E38 Undeserved Generosity Generates Unparalleled Gratitude (2 Corinthians 9:10-15)

Oct 12, 2025 21m

Gratitude is the appreciation we feel when someone does something kind to us or for us. There are two factors that effect the intensity of gratitude. First, there is the deservedness factor. Say you…

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