#4 Homer Shorts II, Grace Grows Better In Winter

Welcome back to Moviemaker Ministry with Thomas Proffitt. In this episode, we sit down for a second deep-dive interview with Homer Shorts. At 85 years old, Homer brings a lifetime of wisdom to a conversation centered on the "True Gospel"—a message not of human effort, but of God's sovereign power to bring dead sinners to life. From the theology of the "New Birth" to the practical realities of suffering and pruning, Homer challenges us to look past a "watered-down" faith and embrace the life-changing truth of Jesus Christ. Episode Timestamps 00:00:00- Introduction: Grace grows better in winter 00:00:22- Living for Christ vs. the struggle with sin 00:01:04- The promise of paradise: The thief on the cross 00:01:53- Thomas Proffitt’s mission and the Moviemaker Ministry 00:02:40- Lessons on love and security from a great-granddaughter 00:05:00- Homer’s personal journey: From self-reliance to Christ 00:06:51- Defining the True Gospel 00:10:21- Understanding the New Birth 00:12:35- God's work in salvation: "You must be born again" 00:15:08- Dead in sin: Why we need a Savior 00:17:16- Seeking the Lord and answering the call 00:19:07- The miracle of life: Lazarus and the wind of the Spirit 00:21:52- How to know if you are called 00:23:57- The Valley of Dry Bones: Only God gives life 00:25:12- Common misconceptions about the Gospel 00:27:32- The Seal of the Holy Spirit and eternal security 00:31:30- The message the modern church is missing 00:33:18- Pruning for fruitfulness 00:35:48- A deeper look at the thief on the cross 00:37:53- Learning the yoke of Christ 00:41:05- When the world views the Cross as foolishness 00:45:14- Growing in the valleys and facing temptation 00:46:53- The three stages of salvation 00:49:25- On making disciples and using spiritual gifts 00:52:44- Guarding your heart and the battle of the old nature 00:54:46- Repentance and the daily walk of faith 00:56:17- A life of constant prayer 01:01:46- Why people reject the truth 01:05:30- The urgency of the True Gospel 01:10:01- Meditating on Scripture 01:13:55- The "Sword" of God: Conviction of sin 01:17:23- Walking in obedience and a clear conscience 01:22:36- Divine Justice: Why God's anger was poured out on the Son 01:28:46- Homer’s legacy: A helper and a peacemaker 01:36:02- Closing Prayer and Fellowship   Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/odUZ8sYj5yY Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/