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Our DNA determines what we look like. What is the DNA of our churches? Do they look like what they claim to be at the core? Dr. Crawford Loritts shares Part 2 of the message, “Who Are We?” He helps us see the connection between “Our Great Command” and “Our Great Commission.” Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our DNA determines what we look like. It does not change. What is the DNA of our churches? Do they look like what they claim to be at the core? Dr. Crawford Loritts shares Part 1 of the message, “Who Are We?” We want our churches to be attractive to people, but what makes them truly attractive is the pursuit and the presence of God. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of “The Great Invitation,” Dr. Crawford Loritts describes Jesus’ rebuke of the Scribes and Pharisees who failed  to accept His message and the message of John the Baptist.  Jesus invites all who are weary of performance-based religiosity to come to Him for rest Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This passage follows Jesus rebuke of the Scribes and Pharisees who failed to accept His message and the message of John the Baptist.  Jesus is denouncing legalism again here by reminding the Scribes and Pharisees that He’s not impressed with their fanfare and show.  Jesus is saying that His authority is being shown to the humble and receptive.  It’s not for people who think they know it all.    Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of “God’s Approval,” Dr. Crawford Loritts continues to look at the message Jesus had for the religious rulers who harassed John the Baptist. Jesus affirmed John’s ministry and challenged the religious elites. This passage marks a pivotal change in the book of Matthew and in the earthly ministry of Jesus. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This passage marks a pivotal change in the book of Matthew and in the earthly ministry of Jesus. It is a sad passage. It is both a tribute and a rebuke for rejection of the truth and missed opportunity. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crawford Loritts explains that we will be rewarded in Heaven for the quality of our work, our faithfulness to God and how we overcame evil.  God’s power enables all of us to obtain these rewards. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 1 of “Rewarded,” Crawford Loritts looks at the first of four ways we’ll be rewarded in heaven. He explains that rewards keep us moving toward God. Suffering transforms us. Rewards in the Bible remind us that we’re on a journey, a pilgrimage down here. This world is not the payoff.  We are not home yet. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once we become members of the body of Christ, we become part of a war. The Bible for the most part accurately portrays an “us and them” reality because the message of the cross is disruptive. In this message, Crawford shares 7 suggestions for dealing with unbelievers that will help minimize relational conflict.  Let's head to Matthew Chapter 10. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once we become members of the body of Christ, we become part of a war. The Bible for the most part accurately portrays an “us and them” reality.  Crawford Loritts states that what we understand about discipleship is sometimes very different from what it truly is. There is a “crisis” side of discipleship that we don’t generally relate well to.   Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crawford Loritts makes the statement that here in America, we’re in the preface of the book when it comes to persecution. In the second half of “It’s Coming,” he outlines what we’re to do when persecution comes. The goal is to glorify God in it all. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crawford makes the statement that here in America, we’re in the preface of the book when it comes to persecution. Our western world “bubble” keeps us from feeling the heat many of brothers and sisters feel each day in other countries. In this message Crawford refers to Kirby Anderson’s, “10 Stages of the Decline of a Nation.”   Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 1 of “Empowered and Released”, Crawford took us to the time Jesus gave his disciples power to deliver the message of repentance and salvation. Here in part 2, we’ll begin to understand who we are and the tools we possess. Jesus expects us to move out with the message too. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a transition place in Matthew in terms of how Jesus relates to his disciples. They’ve been in the classroom up to this point and now its hands on. This is the time for them to experience being used by God in order to gain confidence and not blow it in the future.  Bottom line to this passage is this: God wants to use us. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt 9:18-34 I What do the four encounters with Jesus in this passage have in common?  What ties these stories together?  The passage illustrates four desperate people, four encounters with Jesus and four miracles. In the second part of this message, Crawford shares four lessons we can learn from these stories.     Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.