60-Second Sermon
by Larry Eldridge
Abraham Lincoln ... Mary Cassatt ... Bob Ross. What do these have to do with anything? And how does any of it relate to the Gospel message? Tune in to 60-Second Sermon and find out. Just one minute ... that's all it takes. You can make the time.
Episodes
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Beware of Disguises
Send us Fan Mail God does not ask us to impress others with a carefully crafted image. 1 Samuel 16:7: People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. Support the show
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Never Forever Young
Send us Fan Mail Spiritual maturity requires stepping beyond comfort. 1 Corinthians 13:11: When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. Support the show
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Wall Off
Send us Fan Mail One day, what seemed like foolish faith will prove to be faithful wisdom. Proverbs 29:25: The one who trusts in the Lord will be secure. Support the show
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In A Blink
Send us Fan Mail In Christ, even the smallest “blink” of faithfulness becomes a powerful witness. John 8:32: You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Support the show
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A Sticky Wicket
Send us Fan Mail God did not send Jesus because we are impressive. He sent Him because we are infinitely loved. 2 Corinthians 6:10: We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. Support the show
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Feeling Funky
Send us Fan Mail Whether you lead from the front or support from the shadows, your faithfulness echoes in eternity. Matthew 6:1: Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. Support the show
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I'm Your Venus
Send us Fan Mail If we stay grounded in God’s Word, we can learn to discern wisely, respond faithfully, and aim our lives at what truly lasts. 1 John 2:17: The world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does the will of God remains forever. Support the show
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Pencil Pusher
Send us Fan Mail A rushed action can mislead, and an unexamined motive can distort what we hoped to convey. Galatians 6:7: Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Support the show
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On That Score
Send us Fan Mail God reminds us that our struggles are real, but they are also temporary. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17: Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an...
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Newman's Own
Send us Fan Mail Scripture can be learned. Prayer can be practiced. Faith can be strengthened. It's never too late. 1 Corinthians 9:24: Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! Support the show
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Clean Slate
Send us Fan Mail Faithful innovation clears the air for lasting change. Isaiah 43:19: See, I am doing a new thing; now it springs up—do you not perceive it? Support the show
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Bird-Brained
Send us Fan Mail When we speak with intention, we shape environments toward healing rather than harm. Ephesians 4:29: No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear. Support the show
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Waters of Despair
Send us Fan Mail Trust that God is not done writing your story—and He may yet lead you onto courts you never imagined. Isaiah 40:31: But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles. Support the show
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A Simple Mark
Send us Fan Mail Our quiet obedience, our unseen service, and our everyday efforts can become part of God’s larger story. Colossians 3:23: Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people. Support the show
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Open Paths
Send us Fan Mail God doesn’t ask for perfection—only willingness. Proverbs 16:3: Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Support the show
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Ordinary to Extraordinary
Send us Fan Mail God rejoices in small beginnings, and no moment of obedience is wasted. Zechariah 4:10: Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. Support the show
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The Sound of Faithfulness
Send us Fan Mail God doesn’t measure our worth by applause or attribution but by faithfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:11: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing. Support the show
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Faith through the Fire
Send us Fan Mail God has placed you where you are, at this moment, with purpose. Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Support the show
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Hurts So "Good"
Send us Fan Mail Glorify God, even in the face of unjust punishment or situations in your life. Psalm 34:1-2: I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Support the show
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Friendly Fire
Send us Fan Mail In Christ, our misfired bullets and unintended crashes can become testimonies of grace. Galatians 6:7: Whatever a person sows, he will also reap. Support the show
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Dive Deep
Send us Fan Mail Love, at its truest, doesn’t stay on the surface. It dives deep. Galatians 6:2: Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Support the show
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No Gimmicks
Send us Fan Mail Authenticity is what draws hearts to the Savior. Proverbs 12:22: The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who are sincere. Support the show
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Give It A Rest!
Send us Fan Mail True rest comes through Jesus. Matthew 11:28: Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Support the show
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Family Resemblance
Send us Fan Mail If our lives each point clearly to Christ, then together the Church becomes a living picture of Him. John 13:35: By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Support the show
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A Mother's Voice
Send us Fan Mail Proverbs 31:28: Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her. Sometimes the voice we need most isn’t the loudest, but the one that knows us best. Support the show
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Manhunt
Send us Fan Mail We often look for Jesus in the wrong places. Luke 19:10: For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost. Support the show
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Lending a Han
Send us Fan Mail Seek comfort and guidance from God. Joshua 1:9: Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Support the show
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A Gut Feeling
Send us Fan Mail Strength is not the absence of wounds, but the stewardship of them. Galatians 6:9: Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. Support the show
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Tactical Blunder
Send us Fan Mail Grand plans, untested by careful and God-seeking submission, can march confidently in the wrong direction. Proverbs 16:3: Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Support the show
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The World's a Stage
Send us Fan Mail God has placed each of us in unique settings where our actions, words, and character can reflect His goodness. Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Support the show
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The Daredevil
Send us Fan Mail We all have moments we regret—times when we acted out of impulse or pride and ended up in metaphorical (or literal) darkness. But the beauty of God’s grace is that He doesn’t waste our mistakes. Psalm 138:8: The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Lord, your faithful love…
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All-Weather Friend
Send us Fan Mail In tough moments, we often look inward or retreat, but God calls us to look upward and outward. 1 Peter 5:7: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Support the show
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Wipe Off the Map
Send us Fan Mail Are we holding a grudge because of a wrong assumption? Matthew 5:44: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Support the show
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Jump Ship
Send us Fan Mail Don’t discount your position just because it doesn’t look like power. 1 Corinthians 1:27: God has chosen what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen what is weak in the world to shame the strong. Support the show
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Pet Rock
Send us Fan Mail Our faithfulness in small things – acts of kindness, hidden talents, quiet prayers – may be worth far more than we realize. Zechariah 4:10: Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin. Support the show
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Give a Hoot
Send us Fan Mail Only when we fix our eyes on Christ and the things of heaven do we begin to see clearly and live purposefully. Colossians 3:2: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Support the show
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Shoot for the Moon
Send us Fan Mail When we pursue excellence for Godly reasons, guided by love and truth, our actions will honor God and build up rather than tear down. James 3:16: For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice. Support the show
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Window Dressing
Send us Fan Mail What are you known for? Isaiah 58:10: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. Support the show
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Memories
Send us Fan Mail The words of the Bible are a source of comfort and encouragement. Psalm 119:105: God’s word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. Support the show
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Stalled
Send us Fan Mail We submit ourselves to God so He can prepare us for His plans. Lamentations 3:25: The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. Support the show
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Buzz In
Send us Fan Mail Our greatest accomplishments should be Christ-centered. Proverbs 22:6: Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Support the show
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Stuck in Neutral
Send us Fan Mail God doesn't expect us to coast through life. John 12:46 I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness. Support the show
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Playing with Fire
Send us Fan Mail Avoid sin at all costs. Proverbs 6:27: Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Support the show
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Flushed Out
Send us Fan Mail Seek inspiration in the Word of God. Isaiah 40:8: The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Support the show
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Independent Clause
Send us Fan Mail Jesus doesn’t want to admire our masks. He wants to cleanse our hearts. Matthew 23:27-28: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of the bones of the dead and every kind of…
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Digital Divide
Send us Fan Mail Bring your doubts before God, that He will increase your faith. Mark 9:24: Immediately the father of the boy [possessed by a demon] cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” Support the show
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Zombie Apocalypse
Send us Fan Mail Seek to heal broken relationships whenever you can. Psalm 147:3: God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Support the show
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Dead and Buried
Send us Fan Mail Mark 14:43,46,50: A mob, with swords and clubs, … took hold of [Jesus] and arrested him. … Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away. The Christian walk is not meant to be an isolated journey. It should be a family gathering full of the love and mutual encouragement…
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Flagged
Send us Fan Mail We can have open, honest dialogue with God about what we’re feeling, but we must also ask for an increase in faith. Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Support the show
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A Mother's Love
Send us Fan Mail There is no greater sign of God's love for us than the gift of Jesus. Zephaniah 3:17: The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will quiet you by His love. He will delight in you with singing. Support the show
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Abraham Lincoln ... Mary Cassatt ... Bob Ross. What do these have to do with anything? And how does any of it relate to the Gospel message? Tune in to 60-Second Sermon and find out. Just one minute ... that's all it takes. You can make the time.
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Larry Eldridge
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