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Jerry Pedine emphasizes the necessity of thinking rightly about God to maintain a vibrant faith, drawing on A.W. Tozer's "Knowledge of the Holy" and the lament of Psalm 13. It addresses the human tendency toward functional atheism when God seems silent, contrasting this with the assurance of God's covenantal love.

Item 1: The Sin of the Settled (Zephaniah 1: 4-6, 12) Item 2: The Day That Is Coming (Zephaniah 1: 14-18) Item 3: The Call to Seek (Zephaniah 2: 1-3) Item 4: The God Who Sings (Zephaniah 3: 14-17) This sermon addresses the spiritual complacency of the modern church by examining the book of Zephaniah, framing it as a wake-up call for believers who have drifted from active faith. The central message warns that the Day of the Lord is approaching rapidly and that judgment begins within the household of God, targeting those who exhibit divided loyalty or practical atheism. The preacher contrasts this warning with the promise of a hidden place for the humble, urging listeners to seek the Lord with intensity rather than merely attending religious rituals. The tone is convicting yet ultimately comforting, emphasizing that God's purpose in stirring up the settled is to purify them so He may rejoice over His repentant people. The sermon concludes with a call to self-examination and a reminder that the only true refuge from divine wrath is found in Christ.

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 10-02-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses his Upcoming Reformation Tour/Interacting with RCC and EO Adherents/ Eternal Procession & The Holy Spirit/ Where The Pharisees Also Levites/Paul's Occupation/1 Sam. 28, What is a Urim?/ A Recommendation of a Good Commentary/Evangelizing a Non-Christian/ October 2, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 10-01-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses Issues of Morality and Atheism/ Facing Our Fears/ Does Suicide Invalidate Salvation?/ A Caller is Concerned About a Jehovah's Witness Spouse/ God Takes No Pleasure in The Death of the Wicked?/ October 1, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-30-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Announces an Upcoming Debate This Saturday/A Discussion on The Biblical Position of Human Free Will and How That Relates to Salvation/Glorifying God/The Gospel/ Will Committing Suicide Send a Christian to Hell?/ Matt Discusses When and How God "Cancelled" our Sin Debt/The Meaning of Biblical Justification/ September 30, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-29-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: What are The Essentials That One Needs to Believe to Be Saved?/Abraham's Bosom/Eli's Sacrifice no longer Acceptable/ Matt Recounts a Discussion with EO Adherents on Communion/ A Caller Comments on Matt's Recent Debater's Tactics/Did All The Church Fathers Believe in Purgatory?/1 Cor. 3:15, Saved Through Fire?/ A Former Roman Catholic asks What Happens to The Followers of Roman Catholic Doctrine?/ September 29, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-28-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: 1 Cor. 10, What is The Perfect?/Knowing God/Cross Out Some Scripture?/Prophesying Theological Forefathers/Romans 5:18/Eternal Security and Free Will/ Is it God Who Chooses and Saves Us?/ What is Provisionalism?/Fundamentalism?/Dispensationalism?/The Campbellite Movement/Who are The Israel of God?/ September 28, 2026

This sermon explores the nature of Christian faith as a divine gift that defies human nature, contrasting it with the irrational beliefs of atheism, and its capacity to achieve great works. True faith is not a special trait of elite saints but a common possession of all believers, enabling ordinary people to live righteously and serve God despite their weaknesses.

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-25-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses a Debate from the Night Before with a Unitarian/Understanding "Properties" as Relates to God in Colossians 2:9/ Elohim in Genesis, also YaHWeH Elohim, The Name of God/ Can Those That Will Be in Heaven Rebel?/Were Angels Created Sinless?/ Could Judas have Been Compassionate When he Betrayed Jesus?/Matt Explains How the RCC Church Practices Idolatry/ What About the Ethiopian Bible?/Justification for Rejecting Extra Books of The Bible/ September 25, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-24-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Revelation 13, The Beast, and Covid Vaccine Issues-Is There a Connection?/ Is the Roman Catholic Church Apostate?/What is the Difference Between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism?/ 2 Cor. 13:14--How Can People NOT SEE the Trinity Here?/ Can Angels Appear to People and Help Them?/Can They Send Messages?/ Medical Doctors and Driving Forces in Our Society/ Hope Point Church and a Women Pastor?/Bishop Fulton Sheen?/ Pastor Appreciation/ September 24, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-23-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses How the Trinity is Derived/Radio Show Questions Answered/ The 10 Commandments in Relation to The 10 Commandments/ Gen. 1:26-Does it Help Us Understand The Trinity?/What About Michael Heiser?/Elohim?/ Are Passed Christians "Looking Down" at Us?/Matt Discusses the Error of Women in The Pastorate/ Are All The Psalms Meant to be Sung, or Musical?/ Verses that Support Men Only Pastors/Elders/Deacons/Repercussions for Standing up Against Women in Leadership in The Church/ Were People Healed by Peter's Shadow, or Paul's Handkerchief?/ September 23, 2026

This sermon examines the theological tension in Psalm 14 between the divine verdict that no human is inherently good and the promise of a righteous generation sheltered by God. The central message asserts that total depravity renders self-improvement insufficient for salvation, as every person has turned aside from seeking God. The text identifies the 'wicked fool' as one who rejects divine judgment, leading to a life of practical atheism and spiritual dread. In contrast, the righteous are defined not by their own merit but by their reliance on Yahweh as their refuge. The sermon concludes that salvation comes exclusively from Zion through the work of Jesus Christ, who provides the righteousness that humanity lacks, inviting listeners to repent and call upon the Lord for justification.

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-22-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Rebuking False Teachers????/ Why Does Islam Not Use The Name YaHWeH?/ Tracts on the CARM Website?/Using Them for God's Glory/ The Contemporary "Baptist Movement" and Music/ Christian Versus Secular Counseling in ALL areas of Life?/A New Debate Forum and "Epoc Apologetics"/How Matt Dealt with Spousal Sufferings/ September 22, 2026

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-21-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Some RCC and EO adherents don't even know what The Gospel is/ Is there a commandment against debating?/ The Parable of The Unjust Steward/ Is Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhoff Good?/ Can a Christian be Friends with Unbelievers?/ Email Questions Answered/ How do we Align Ourselves with God, and How do we Know we are Doing It?/ 2 Peter 3—Not "Any" Should Perish?/ A Comment on Matt's Last Debate/ September 21, 2026

This sermon explores Psalm 10 as a continuation of Psalm 9, highlighting the tension between the believer's experience of God's absence and the theological truth of His sovereignty. The text examines the confident arrogance of the wicked, who oppress the poor and act in practical atheism, contrasting this with the righteous who, despite feeling abandoned, trust that God sees and will ultimately judge. The preacher emphasizes that while emotions of distress are legitimate, faith must remain anchored in the conviction that God is just and will vindicate the afflicted. By connecting this psalm to Romans 3, the message underscores that all humans are prone to sin, yet God remains both just and the justifier. The sermon concludes by encouraging believers to use the Psalms as a guide for prayer, trusting that God's justice will prevail even when it feels distant.