Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones

A passionate and effective prayer life is not built on repetition, but on relationship. There’s nothing wrong with having a conversation with God in which you praise Him more than once, or thank Him more than once, or make the same request more than once. But more than anything, prayer is about developing a deep, intimate relationship with the God who already knows your needs. Stay with us today as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Jesus Way to Pray.”  

One of the best ways to learn to do something right, is to see what it looks like to do it wrong. In Matthew chapter six, Jesus gave us a template for talking to God, what you and I know as the Lord’s Prayer. But before He told us how to pray, He told us how not to pray. Ron takes us to this passage next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Jesus Way to Pray.” 

“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” That’s James five, sixteen, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. When James talks about fervent prayer, he’s encouraging us to pray with unbridled passion. Is that how you pray? If not, what would it take for you to start? Today, Ron offers some biblical insight into the power and necessity of a passionate prayer life, as he continues in his series, “The Jesus Way To Pray.”  

It’s true that prayer is our way of communicating with God. But it’s so much more than that. Coming your way next, Ron kicks off his teaching series, “The Jesus Way to Pray.” And he begins with a touching story from the world of professional sports, one in which prayer, and the passion behind it, became a major part of the media narrative.  

The relationship between obedience and abundance on today’s edition of Something Good Radio. You were created to have the abundant, joyful Christian life. But in order to live that life, you have a choice to make. Today, Ron shares the secret to abundance as he continues his series “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One And Only.”  

What does it mean to abide in Christ? What should it look like in your everyday life? Ron explores these and other questions today as he continues his series “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One and Only.” 

Today, Ron takes us to John chapter fourteen to explore one of the hard sayings of Jesus, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” What did He mean? And in light of His bold claim, how should we respond?  

Have you ever asked the question, “Why is Jesus the only way? Why Jesus and not someone else?” God doesn’t mind you asking those questions. Nor does He mind answering them, because He wants all people to come to the knowledge of repentance. Today, Ron offers clear, biblical answers to the question many are asking, Why is Jesus the only way.  

When Jesus said “I am the good shepherd,” He gave us a beautiful picture of His character. He leads us patiently, protects us continually, and loves us unconditionally. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones explores these words as he continues his teaching series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons Why He Is Still The One And Only.”  

The day is coming when the door to salvation will close. But for now, it’s open to everyone. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the door of the sheep, and that His sheep hear His voice. In what ways does He talk to us? That’s what we’ll discover today in John chapter ten, as Ron continues his series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One And Only.”  

When you get right down to it, humility precedes salvation. You have to be humble enough to admit you’re not smart enough to live without direction from the Good Shepherd. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us to John chapter ten, where we find the third of Christ’s seven “I AM” statements.   

If you want to walk in the light today but don’t know how, you’ve come to the right place. In just a few moments, Ron takes a hard look at this hard saying of Jesus, one that will help you learn to follow the light, and walk in it continually.  

When Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world,” He was not only telling us something about Himself, but about the dark and desperate world in which we live. Today, on Something Good, Ron sheds a little light on the subject, as he continues his series “Why Jesus?  Seven Reasons He Is Still The One and Only.”  

What’s true of the body is true of the spirit. Knowledge of God cannot sustain intimacy with God. Today, Ron explores one of the hard sayings of Jesus, “I am the Bread of Life.” What did He mean? And how did those who were with Him respond to His words? 

Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus made several “I am” statements. I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am the vine. I am the door. But the first of these statements, from John chapter six, was “I am the bread of life.” Today, Dr. Ron Jones takes an in-depth look at these words as he moves forward with his series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons Why He Is Still The One And Only.”

It’s the most important question you’ll ever ask: who am I and why am I here? Coming up next, Ron takes us to Exodus chapter three to remind us that deciding who we’ll be in this life is far less important than knowing where we’ll be in the next.  

The world is filled with false gods and man-made idols. But there is only one “I AM.” Today, Ron begins his teaching series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One And Only.” Along the way, you’ll discover not only who Jesus is, but why you should believe that He is who He claims to be.  

It is appointed to man once to die, and--after that—the judgment. That’s Hebrews nine, twenty-seven, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. At the end of days, there will be not one, but two separate judgments. The Great White Throne Judgment, and The Judgment Seat of Christ. What will these judgments look like, and who will be judged?  Ron has answers today as he wraps up his teaching series, “Heaven: The Father’s House and My Eternal Home.”  

Ever wonder why people say they don’t believe in Heaven? For many, it’s because they don’t want to believe in hell! Out of every seven or eight New Testament verses in which Jesus speaks, He mentions hell or eternal judgment in one of them. Find out what the Lord had to say next, as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Heaven: The Father’s House and My Eternal Home.”  

What does the Bible say about heaven? Maybe not as much as you’d like, but more than you might think. God hasn’t told us everything about heaven, but He has given us a few glimpses. As you’ll hear Ron tell it today, it’s a little bit like watching a baseball game through a hole in a wooden fence. You can’t see the whole picture, but you can see enough to pique your interest. Stay with us now as Ron kicks off his teaching series, “Heaven: The Father’s House and My Eternal Home.”  

When we pray for a believer in Christ to be healed, God’s answer is always yes. Believe it or not, it’s true. When it comes to healing a born-again believer in Christ, the Lord’s answer is never no. This healing comes in three different ways, and Ron explains each of them today, as he wraps up his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the church. Why does God heal some and not others? In a manner of speaking, God does heal every believer in Christ. We’re either healed here, or else we’re healed in heaven. But in either case, we’re healed. Ron explores this subject today, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

Let me ask you, what do you think faith in Christ should look like during times of pain and suffering? In James chapter five, we’re told of four key decisions we can make to help us persevere through adversity in a way that glorifies God. Ron covered the first two in his last message, but he’ll circle back around to them today, and before he’s through, you’ll have a good understanding of all four. 

Jesus said it Himself. In this life you will have trouble. It sure would be nice if life were nothing but picnics and circuses. But the sad truth is all this world can promise us is one battle after another. The question is this: is your faith strong enough to endure pain and suffering and still let the world see the Jesus in you? Today’s message from James chapter five is straight ahead.  

God never asked her to give away all her money. She did it, anyway. Today, Ron takes us to a familiar story from the life of Christ. He and the disciples went to the temple, and they witnessed one of the most beautiful things you’ll ever see. That story and more come your way next, as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

"Come now, you rich, weep and wail for the misery that is coming upon you." That’s James five, verse 1, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, you may think those words are reserved for the one-percenters. Wealthy men and women who have come to love money more than God. But maybe, just maybe, he’s talking to me and you as well. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

Failing to plan is better than failing to pray. But God never said you can’t do both. Nothing wrong with setting goals for yourself or having a vision for your life. But God should always be the most important part of the planning process.

The difference between planning and presumption on today’s Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. To one degree or another, all of us are planners. We make business plans, wedding plans, and retirement plans. The Lord Himself is a God of order and structure, so there’s nothing wrong with goal-setting or schedule-making. The question is: what should the attitude behind those plans be? The book of James has much to say on the subject, and Ron shares it with us next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”   

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. That’s Isaiah fifty-five, eight, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Anytime we’re in conflict with someone, we’re far better off asking the Lord how to handle it. God’s way is always better than a good way. So what exactly is God’s way to handle our disagreements?  

When you’re arguing with someone, the real enemy is someone else. Submit and resist. You’ll hear those two words several times over the next few moments together, as Ron explains how to resolve conflict God’s way and to overcome our adversary, the devil, in the process. Stay with us now as we continue the teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

Sometimes God gives us grace for no reason other than His kindness. But every now and then, there’s a condition attached. When it comes to resolving conflict, God is more than willing to give you grace. But as you’ll see today, there’s something you have to do first.  

There’s a reason why we quarrel. And it may not be the reason you think. Make no mistake, conflict is unavoidable. And to learn how to handle it the right way, you need to know where it comes from. That’s what Ron helps us understand today, as he continues his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

Which road are you on? The way of the world or the way of the Word. If you’re driving down the wrong road, it does no good to change lanes. You’ve got to change directions. Today, Ron shows you how, as he moves further down the road in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. A cliché? Yes, but that’s only because it’s true. Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments.” Those last three words ("do His commands") remind us that it’s not just about acquiring knowledge. It’s about having the wisdom to use it the right way. As you’ll see today, sharing wisdom is a start. Living it makes it stick.  

Weapons can harm the body. Words can kill the spirit. The question is: how can we tame the human tongue? Jesus said that the words we say come from the abundance of our heart. So if our language is divisive, if we find ourselves lashing out in anger, it tells us we have a heart problem. Today, Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” Along the way, he warns us of the dangerous potential of the human tongue and offers some biblical advice on how to tame it.   

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. That’s Proverbs eighteen, twenty-one, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can crush your spirit. All the more reason to choose our words wisely, to build people up, not tear them down.

If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? It’s an important question, one that all of us should ask of ourselves from time to time. Today, Ron explores this critical question as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

You weren’t saved by good works. But you were saved for good works. Long before God formed you in the womb, before the foundation of the world, in fact, He already had good works for you to do. Not to earn His salvation or approval, because you already have both. Stay with us now as we find out more as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” 

I’m sure you have a favorite food, a favorite team, or a favorite vacation spot. But when it comes to the people around us, what Jesus calls our neighbors, the Lord asks us to play fair, not to play favorites. So how can we live a life free from partiality or favoritism? What would it look like in our day-to-day lives? Ron tackles the subject next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

God has never been one to play favorites. And He doesn’t want us to play them, either. The book of James says there’s no place for discrimination or favoritism in the body of Christ. As he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works,” Ron challenges us to take a hard look at how we treat the people around us and, if necessary, make changes.  

You can read about it, think about it, and talk about it. Or you can get out there and just do it. The word “religion” has a negative connotation in the world, and if you think about it, we don’t even like to use it in the church. But genuine religion doesn’t mean what we might think. As you’ll see today, it’s a transformational experience that leads to a life of submission to Jesus Christ and service to everyone else.  

When your mouth is open, your ears might as well be closed. There’s a time for talking, and a time for listening. And because God gave us two ears and only one mouth, we should probably do a whole lot more of the latter. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

Tired of being reeled in by temptation? With God’s help, you don’t have to take the bait. First, there’s desire within us. Next, there’s deception around us. Today, Ron takes an in-depth look at what comes next as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

You don’t have to leave your house to find temptation. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your own mind. Temptation is all around us.  On our TV screens, out in public, in our heads. Wherever we are, there it is. If you want a strategy to overcome temptation, or if you’d like to fine-tune the one you have, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, Ron takes you to the book of James to share some keys to winning this battle.  

When life falls apart, you don’t have to. Today, Ron shares an important message about the power of perseverance, as outlined for us in the book of James. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” 

Christian joy is not based on circumstance. You can have it regardless of circumstance. Life is filled with challenges. You may lose a friend, a job, or a marriage. But if you do, will you lose your faith? Today, Ron challenges you to let the trials of life perfect you and draw you into a more intimate walk with God.  

Jesus may already be your Redeemer. The question is, have you made Him your ruler? When we profess our faith in Christ, we become his brothers and sisters. Like James, we’re His siblings, but we’re also His servants, called to demonstrate our faith by doing good works to help others. In other words, Jesus is more than our friend, our brother, and our Savior. He is also our Lord.

You begin your Christian life by grace, through faith. And you grow in your Christian walk by grace through faith. And that faith always includes action. Christianity is a belief system. It begins in the mind and heart, but it shouldn’t end there. We prove what we believe by what we do. Coming up next, Ron kicks off a brand new teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” 

Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. That’s First Corinthians two, nine, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, in Psalm twenty-three, King David wrote about his future dwelling place, his eternal home in heaven with God. Today, Ron gives us a glimpse, but only a glimpse, of what that home might be like. Let’s listen closely as he wraps up his teaching series, “Psalm Twenty-Three and Me: Living the Good Life With the Good Shepherd.”  

If you’ve ever gone house hunting, you’ve seen your share of starter homes, single-family homes, even dream homes. But today you’ll hear all about your forever home, right here on Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, in the last sentence of the last verse of Psalm twenty-three, King David writes, “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” What did he mean when he wrote that sentence? For answers, stay with us now as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with the Good Shepherd.”