“Welcome to Words To Live By. This is Pastor Warren. Life isn’t always easy, and we all face trials that test our faith. But in God’s Word, we find promises that steady our hearts and truths that guide our steps.”

In today’s episode, we will consider Matthew 28:20 NAS95:

Teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

There are certain words of Jesus that stay with us like an anchor in a storm. “I am with you always.” For me, those words have taken on deeper meaning lately.

As I begin chemotherapy, I won’t deny there’s fear mixed with faith. There’s the unknown of how my body will respond, the long hours in the chair, the waiting.

But this promise—Christ’s own words—speaks louder than the fear: “I am with you.”

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

Faithful in the Word, Urgent in the Task

In today's message we’re turning to 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5, a passage that captures the last words of the Apostle Paul. He’s sitting in a Roman prison cell, chained, forgotten by many, but not by God. His earthly journey is nearly complete. He’s about to hand the torch of ministry to a young pastor named Timothy. And his message isn’t sentimental—it’s urgent.

Paul knows the times are dark. The Roman Empire is hostile to Christians. False teachers have crept into the church. Many who once walked with Paul have deserted him. Yet in the midst of it all, he doesn’t tell Timothy to hide, or to protect his reputation, or to make peace with the world. Instead, he says, “Continue in the Word. Preach the Word. Endure in the task.”

You see, Paul knew something that we need to remember: when everything else collapses—when culture decays, when morality fades, when truth is questioned—the Word of God remains. It stands eternal and unshaken. And every generation of believers must take up that same call: to cling to Scripture and to proclaim it boldly.

Honestly, if you look around our world today, you can see how relevant Paul’s words are. People hunger for meaning but reject the source of truth. There’s confusion about morality, identity, and purpose. And yet God’s Word cuts through the noise. It is living, active, sharper than any two-edged sword.

So here’s the thing: this passage is not just for pastors or preachers. It’s for every follower of Christ who wants to live faithfully in an unfaithful age. It’s a call to be anchored in Scripture when others drift, to stand firm when others bend, to keep proclaiming Christ when others fall silent.

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Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word!

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“Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Be Thou My Vision" and "Amazing Grace" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

“Welcome to Words To Live By. This is Pastor Warren. Life isn’t always easy, and we all face trials that test our faith. But in God’s Word, we find promises that steady our hearts and truths that guide our steps.”

In today’s episode, I want us to consider Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." (NASB95)

Fear is a powerful thing, isn’t it? It can paralyze the strongest among us and drain the hope right out of our souls. Fear whispers lies—“You’re alone. You can’t handle this. It’s over.”

But Deuteronomy 31:6 confronts those lies with unshakable truth: “The Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

Be Strong In Christ's Grace

You know, life often feels like a relentless struggle. The world tells us to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, to dig deep and “just try harder.” But if we’re honest, there are plenty of days when that well of inner strength feels empty.

Maybe you’ve been walking through a season of health struggles, financial pressure, or spiritual dryness. Maybe you’ve experienced loss or discouragement and wondered where to find hope. And in those moments, we don’t need pep talks or clichés—we need strength beyond ourselves.

That’s exactly where the Apostle Paul brings us in 2 Timothy 2:1–13. He’s sitting in a Roman dungeon, chains around his wrists, awaiting execution. Yet instead of despair, he writes with clarity, urgency, and unshakable faith. And his words to young Timothy still ring out to us today: “Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”

Paul goes on to give us three vivid images—of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer. Each one is meant to drive home the reality that following Jesus is not casual, not optional, and not effortless. It requires endurance, focus, and trust.

But here’s the encouragement: the strength doesn’t come from us. It comes from the grace that flows from Christ. Grace that forgives, yes—but also grace that sustains. Grace that strengthens.

Grace that equips us to carry on when we would otherwise give up.

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Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word!

If you enjoyed this episode and want to help support this ministry, please share it with others and post about it on social media.

“Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Be Thou My Vision" and "Blessed Assurance" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

“Welcome to Words To Live By. Life isn’t always easy, and we all face trials that test our faith. But in God’s Word, we find promises that steady our hearts and truths that guide our steps.”

In today’s episode, I want us to consider Psalm 23:4

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (NASB95)

There’s a reason Psalm 23 is the most beloved passage in Scripture. It speaks to the soul when life is at its darkest. And verse 4 takes us right to the heart of that comfort: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”

Notice what David doesn’t say. He doesn’t say, “If I walk through the valley.” He says, “Even though I walk.” Valleys are not detours in the Christian life—they are part of it. Every believer will walk through seasons where the shadows fall heavy.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

Hope in a World That Feels Hopeless

Every headline seems to scream despair—wars, moral collapse, division in our communities, sickness, and uncertainty about the future. And yet, Scripture insists that followers of Christ have something the world can’t offer: a blessed hope. Not a fragile optimism, not wishful thinking, but a steady and certain confidence grounded in Jesus Christ.

Our passage today is Titus 2:13, which says:

"Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus." (Titus 2:13, NASB95)

This verse anchors us in something real. It reminds us that Christian hope is not built on circumstances but on a Person—our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He has come once to save us, and He is coming again to reign in glory. That truth changes everything about how we live in the present.

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Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word!

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“Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Be Thou My Vision" and "Revive Us Again" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

September 29, 2025

Let me ask you—what would change if you really believed that God was upholding you with His righteous right hand? Would you approach today’s challenges differently? Would you sleep more peacefully tonight, knowing your life is not hanging by a thread but held in His grip?

This verse ultimately points us forward to Christ. Jesus Himself said, “No one will snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28). The righteous right hand of God is fully revealed in His Son, who took our weakness at the cross and gave us His strength through resurrection life.

So today, hear these words not as an ancient promise locked in history, but as God’s living Word for you: “Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you.”

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

A Lesson On Eternity

The passage we’re looking at today is one of Jesus’ most sobering stories: Luke 16:19–31, the account of the rich man and Lazarus. Some passages in Scripture wrap us in comfort like a warm blanket on a cold night. Others shake us awake like an alarm clock you didn’t want to hear.

This one somehow does both. It comforts us with the reality of eternal life for those who belong to God. And it shakes us with the reality of eternal separation for those who reject Him.

Here’s the thing: Jesus doesn’t tell this story just to scare us. He doesn’t tell it for shock value, as though He’s spinning some kind of horror tale.

No—He tells it to open our eyes. He tells it because eternity is real. Heaven and hell are not abstract concepts, not just church words we say without thinking. They are eternal destinations, and our response to God’s Word here and now matters forever.

So in this message, we’re going to look at three things:

1. The contrast between worldly wealth and eternal poverty,

2. The reality of heaven and hell, and

3. The urgency of responding to God’s Word now—before it’s too late.

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Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word!

If you enjoyed this episode and want to help support this ministry, please share it with others and post about it on social media.

“Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.