Faith Comes By Hearing
Rev. Dr. Cary G. Larson
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In the cascading layers of noise in our ever-changing world, discover a space for reflection and inspiration is increasingly rare. Faith Comes By Hearing is a unique podcast series that cuts through the clamor, carrying the timeless messages of the Gospel into our lives with renewed relevance. Faith Comes By Hearing ventures into the challenges of everyday life and the deep need to hear the truth that we are saved by grace, through faith, through Christ Jesus alone.
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I Believe According to the Scriptures: The True God-Romans 1:19-20
This episode explores the most vital question of all: Who is God? Creation reveals the power of God but only the Holy Scriptures informs us about God, His true name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and…
I Believe According to the Scriptures: The Authority of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Rev. Dr. Cary Larson explores Holy Scripture's divine inspiration, inerrancy, and supreme authority, centered fully on Christ Jesus, which encourages us to…
Special Edition - Memorial Day Address 2026 - John 15:13
In this special episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson addresses the Iowa community of Algona on this day that the country honors the fallen. Drawing on the words of Jesus, the Apostle Paul,…
The Power From On High That Changes Everything - Pentecost Sunday - Acts 2:1-21
In this special Pentecost episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson explains why the Holy Spirit is so important in the daily life of every Christian. Discover how the same Spirit who gave the…
Ascended Yet Never Absent: The True Meaning of Christ’s Homecoming - The Ascension of Christ - Luke 24:44–53
In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson reflects on the Ascension of our Lord, an often-overlooked but essential feast day of the church. We explore what it means that Christ Jesus has…
Never Truly Alone: The Gift of the Holy Helper - Sixth Sunday of Easter - John 14:15-21
God is near to us. Dr. Cary Larson encourages you to find comfort in the promise that, even when our feelings fail or life feels overwhelming, the Holy Spirit gives us a conviction that is strong and…
The Only Way, The Explosive Truth, The Abundant Life- Fifth Sunday of Easter - John 14:1-14
Dr. Larson unpacks Jesus’ explosive claim “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” contrasting Christianity’s bold exclusive truth with the world’s fuzzy “all roads lead to God” illusion in this…
I Shall Not Want: The Promise of the Good Shepherd - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 23
Like David before us, we are called to move from a small, restrictive view of Christ to one of awe and devotion, trusting that the Creator of the universe is personally and lovingly concerned with…
Recognizing Jesus in an Uncertain World - Third Sunday of Easter - Luke 24:13-35
Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus highlights their despair due to misunderstanding Holy Scripture. Jesus clarifies that Old Testament prophecies required the Messiah's…
The Office of the Keys - 2nd Sunday of Easter - John 20:19-31
Dr. Cary Larson explores the "Office of the Keys," examining how Jesus empowered his disciples to forgive sins through the Holy Spirit. Reflecting on Thomas’s journey from disbelief to a bold…
I Know That My Redeemer Lives! - Easter Sunday - Job 19:23-27
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! In this powerful Easter sermon, Dr. Cary Larson proclaims the undeniable truth of the empty tomb and the living Savior who conquered death for you,…
Given and Shed For You - Maundy Thursday - Matthew 26:26-29
On Maundy Thursday we confess that Christ Jesus gives His own body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins in/with/under the elements of the Sacrament of the Altar. In the bread, Christ gives us…
What's in a Name? - Palm Sunday - John 12:12-19
On this Palm Sunday, one name echoes over the shouts of "Hosanna," the name above all names. Join us as Dr. Larson explores the humble King who rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, emptied Himself to…
The Breath of Life - The 5th Sunday in Lent - Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-53
In this profound episode of "Faith Comes by Hearing," Dr. Larson explores the vital relationship between the physical act of breathing and our spiritual existence. The preached Word of God serves as…
Walking in the Light of Christ - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Isaiah 42:14-21; John 9:1-41
This episode of Faith Comes by Hearing explores the profound tension between light and darkness, illustrating how sin often blinds us to our own spiritual condition. Through the call of Christ, we…
Water for the Journey - Third Sunday in Lent - Exodus 17:1-7
Dr. Larson explores the parallel between the Israelites' grumbling in the wilderness and our own modern discontent, identifying our frequent complaining as a fundamental distrust in God's providence.…
Hope Against Hope - Second Sunday in Lent - Gen 12:1-9; Rom 4:1-8, 13-17
Abraham's faith and trust in God's promises were steadfast despite the impossibility of achieving them according to human reason. This is the essence of true Christian faith believing against human…
Victory in the Wilderness - First Sunday in Lent - Matthew 4:1–11
Jesus’ time in the wilderness serves as a vicarious victory where, as the "true Israel," he remained perfectly obedient to God’s word in the exact places where humanity and the ancient Israelites…
Arise, and Do Not Be Afraid - Transfiguration of Our Lord - Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus is far more than a moral example; He is the "Word made flesh" who reduced the terrifying glory of God into a human form so that we could receive Him as our God. In this episode, Dr. Larson…
Simultaneously Justified and a Sinner - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Matthew 5:1-12
When Christ Jesus provides a list of wonderful beatitudes and yet we find ourselves wanting, what is the answer to our problem? In this episode, Dr. Larson points to the Christ Jesus as the only…
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Faith Comes By Hearing has published 69 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
Faith Comes By Hearing is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 16m.
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