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Heed The WordWhat Does Christ's Love for the Church Teach Us About Marriage?Send us a textMarriage and divorce through God's eyes reveals surprising truth and profound healing. Pastor Ken Davis tackles the challenging words of Jesus in Matthew 5:31-32, where Christ states that divorcing a spouse for any reason except sexual immorality causes them to commit adultery. This teaching confronts our culture's casual attitude toward divorce while equally challenging church traditions that have often made divorce the unpardonable sin.Pastor Ken uses a powerful illustration of glued wood being forcibly separated—the boards don't cleanly come apart but tear at their weakest points. Similarly, divorce creates da...
2025-11-0725 minHeed The WordWhen Two Become One: Why God Hates DivorceSend us a textEver wondered why Jesus spoke so strongly against divorce? Pastor Ken Davis dives deep into the spiritual reality of marriage as he examines Jesus's confrontation with the Pharisees in Matthew 19. With unflinching clarity, he declares, "Sin is sin. Adultery is sin. Divorce is sin."The message reveals how the Pharisees misused Moses's divorce allowance as justification for ending marriages "for any reason." Jesus counters by pointing to creation itself—God's original design where two become one flesh. This spiritual union explains why divorce causes such profound damage. As Pastor Ken powerfully il...
2025-11-0326 minHeed The WordMarriage Under Attack: Biblical Truths in a Changing CultureSend us a textMarriage stands at a crossroads in our society. As Pastor Ken Davis unfolds the profound truths of Luke 16:18, we confront Jesus' straightforward teaching that "whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery." This challenging verse emerges amid Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees who justified themselves before men while God knew their hearts.Marriage today faces unprecedented attacks from three directions. The ease of obtaining divorces has undermined marriage's permanence, with some states becoming "divorce capitals" where people temporarily relocate to take advantage of lenient laws. Simultaneously, many dismiss marriage as...
2025-10-3126 minHeed The WordYou Are the Treasure He Sold Everything to BuySend us a textWhat truly lies at the heart of God's Kingdom? Pastor Ken Davis takes us deep into Jesus' parables about the mustard seed, birds in branches, and leaven in Luke 13:19-21, revealing surprising and sometimes troubling spiritual truths that challenge our comfortable Christianity.Through the principle of expositional constancy, Pastor Ken unveils how the birds nesting in the mustard tree represent evil forces infiltrating God's Kingdom—false teachers and corrupting influences that attempt to weaken the church from within. This interpretation aligns perfectly with Jesus' parable of wheat and tares, where enemy-planted we...
2025-10-2825 minHeed The WordMoney's Grip: The Battle Between Mammon and FaithSend us a textPastor Ken Davis cuts straight to the heart of our most challenging idol - money. In this eye-opening examination of Luke 16, he reveals Jesus' counterintuitive teaching that money is "least" important while most Americans treat it as "most" important. The compelling parable of the unjust steward serves as a contrast rather than an example, showing how Christians should be as intentional and strategic with their resources for Kingdom purposes as worldly people are for personal gain."Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." This timeless truth resonates throughout...
2025-10-2426 minHeed The WordWhat Is the Kingdom of God Like? Exploring Jesus's ParablesSend us a textWhat's more real—what you can touch, or what will last forever? Pastor Ken Davis challenges our perception of reality by examining Jesus's parables about the Kingdom of God in Luke 13:18-21.The Kingdom of God defies our natural senses. We pour incredible energy into our physical bodies—feeding them, clothing them, entertaining them, even surgically altering them—yet these vessels will return to dust. Meanwhile, the Kingdom, though invisible, possesses a reality more substantial than anything tangible because of its eternal nature.Jesus used the mustard seed to illust...
2025-10-2126 minHeed The WordJesus Christ: The Only Door to SalvationSend us a textThe narrow way to salvation forms the cornerstone of Pastor Ken Davis's compelling message from John 10, where Jesus declares, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved." With unflinching clarity, Pastor Ken confronts our culture's resistance to exclusive truth claims, embracing the label of "narrow-minded" when it comes to salvation through Christ alone.Drawing from Jesus's teachings, Pastor Ken illustrates how many people prefer the broader path—wanting to believe all religions lead to God. Yet as he powerfully states, only the One who came down fr...
2025-10-1725 minHeed The WordThe One Door: Jesus Christ as the Only Path to HeavenSend us a textWhat does it truly take to be saved? In this powerful examination of Luke 13, Pastor Ken Davis strips away religious complexity to reveal the startling simplicity of salvation.Many people today maintain a casual association with Christianity—attending services, enjoying Christian media, even calling themselves believers—while missing the genuine relationship that salvation requires. Jesus warns that many will one day stand outside heaven's door claiming, "Lord, Lord," only to hear the devastating response: "I do not know you." Their trust was placed in religious activities rather than Christ's finished work on t...
2025-10-1426 minHeed The WordAre You Truly Saved or Just Associated with Christianity?Send us a textCould you be mistaking religious association for genuine salvation? Pastor Ken Davis tackles this sobering question through an examination of Luke 13:22-30, where Jesus warns that many who assume they're saved will be turned away.The teaching begins with a seemingly innocent question posed to Jesus: "Lord, are there few who are saved?" Rather than directly answering this query—which offers no practical value—Jesus shifts focus to what truly matters: personal salvation. The real questions we should ask aren't about statistical outcomes but rather "Can I be saved?" and "How?"...
2025-10-0926 minHeed The WordLeaven, Tares, and Strange Birds: Jesus' Kingdom WarningsSend us a textThe Kingdom of God demands our fierce loyalty in a world where spiritual infiltration constantly threatens. Pastor Ken Davis dives deep into Jesus' parables in Luke 13, uncovering warnings about "strange birds" nesting in the branches of God's kingdom tree.Through powerful exposition, Pastor Ken reveals how these birds represent evil forces attempting to corrupt the church from within—a sobering reality evidenced by self-proclaimed Christian leaders who reject foundational doctrines while maintaining a religious facade. The kingdom's growth from mustard seed beginnings to worldwide influence stands as testament to Christ's power, ye...
2025-10-0225 minHeed The WordBreaking Free from Spiritual BondageSend us a textFreedom doesn't always come easy, even for believers. In this deeply personal teaching from Luke 13, Pastor Ken Davis examines the story of a woman who'd been physically bent over for 18 years - unable to straighten herself no matter how hard she tried. Just as Jesus identified her as "a daughter of Abraham whom Satan has bound," many Christians today find themselves trapped in cycles of sin despite genuine faith.With remarkable vulnerability, Pastor Ken shares his own journey through pornography addiction as a born-again, Spirit-filled believer. He describes the devastating cycle...
2025-09-2925 minHeed The WordBreaking the Chains: When Jesus Confronts Our Longest StrugglesSend us a textHave you ever wrestled with the same problem for so long that you've lost hope of ever breaking free? The woman in Luke 13 had been physically bent double for eighteen years, unable to straighten herself despite countless attempts. Her story powerfully illuminates our own struggles with persistent sin, chronic illness, or destructive patterns that seem impossible to overcome.Pastor Ken Davis takes us deep into this remarkable encounter between Jesus and a woman suffering from what Scripture calls "a spirit of infirmity." Unlike other healing accounts, Jesus specifically declares she is "...
2025-09-2626 minHeed The WordThe Light in Darkness: Understanding Christ's Eternal ExistenceSend us a textThe prophecies about Jesus Christ's birth stand as one of history's most remarkable examples of divine precision. Long before Bethlehem's manger scene, God's messengers foretold specifics about the Messiah's arrival—His lineage from Abraham through David, His birthplace in tiny Bethlehem, and His miraculous virgin birth. As Pastor Ken Davis brilliantly explains, these weren't vague predictions but detailed declarations that materialized with perfect accuracy when "the Word became flesh."What many miss about Christmas is that while it marks when Jesus entered our physical world, it wasn't the beginning of His ex...
2025-05-0426 minHeed The WordWhen God Remembers His Promise: The Story of Zacharias and ElizabethSend us a textThe silence had lasted 400 years. From Malachi to this moment, heaven had been quiet. No prophet had spoken God's words to Israel. Then suddenly, in the temple, as smoke from burning incense wafted upward, an angel appeared to an aging priest named Zacharias with news that would shatter not only the divine silence but also the reproach of childlessness that had marked his marriage to Elizabeth."Fear not," were heaven's first words after centuries of silence. These words—spoken to a trembling priest—resonate powerfully in our fear-filled world today. What fear...
2025-04-1625 minHeed The WordNavigating Authority: A Christian's Guide to GovernmentSend us a textPastor Ken Davis examines the biblical teaching on Christian submission to governing authorities, exploring why believers should respect and obey human government as a divinely established institution. He challenges us to rethink our relationship to authority while maintaining our primary allegiance to God.• Genesis 1:27 establishes that humans are made in God's image, forming the foundation for human dignity and governance• Daniel 4 demonstrates that God is sovereign over human rulers, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's humbling• Romans 13 teaches that all authority comes from God, even under corrupt leadership like Emperor Nero•...
2025-04-1326 minHeed The WordThe Christian's Responsibility to Government: Balancing Faith and Civic DutySend us a textPastor Ken Davis unpacks the biblical foundation for Christian civic responsibility, revealing four motivations for obeying governing authorities while maintaining ultimate allegiance to God.• Christians should submit to governing authorities as they have been established by God• Four motivations for obeying laws: fear of punishment, conscience sake, love for others, and honoring the Savior• Love fulfills both God's law and civil law by preventing harm to our neighbors• When government commands contradict God's clear instructions, Christians must prioritize obedience to God• Jesus teaches us to "render unto Caesar wha...
2025-04-0925 minHeed The WordThe Whole Pizza: Surrendering Every Slice of Life to GodSend us a textPastor Ken Davis examines what it means to love without hypocrisy, challenging believers to move beyond words to sincere actions that demonstrate genuine Christian love. He shows how love is not primarily a feeling but a choice and action that reflects God's agape love flowing through us to others.• Love without hypocrisy means being genuine rather than merely pretending to care about others• Various Bible translations help clarify that love must be unfeigned, genuine, sincere, and real• Love is not just a feeling but primarily an action and decision we mak...
2025-04-0626 minHeed The WordHeavenly Perspective: Trading Selfishness for ServiceSend us a textPastor Ken Davis explores the significance of humility and heavenly perspective in the Christian life, contrasting those who treasure God's Word in persecuted nations with our tendency toward complacency and complaint in affluent societies.• Setting our minds on heavenly things rather than earthly possessions• Viewing all resources as belonging to God and seeking His direction for their use• Making everyday activities acts of worship by doing them "heartily as unto the Lord"• Understanding that all abilities and gifts come from God, leaving no room for boasting• Following Christ's e...
2025-03-3025 minHeed The WordJesus Died For You—Now How Will You Live For Him?Send us a textPastor Ken Davis explores the transformative power of Romans 12, showing how presenting ourselves as living sacrifices makes every aspect of life an act of worship to God.• God demonstrated His love by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners• Receiving what we don't deserve is the definition of grace• As Christians, our priorities should be heavenly rather than earthly• Setting our minds on things above transforms how we handle resources and blessings• Forgiveness isn't optional for believers—it's a requirement that God enables us to fulfil...
2025-03-2626 minHeed The WordYour Life as Worship: How Everything We Do Glorifies GodSend us a textPastor Ken Davis unpacks the fundamental lessons of Christian living, revealing how God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice while we were still sinners, and explaining how this grace transforms every aspect of our daily existence.• Breaking the misconception that we need to "fix ourselves" before coming to Jesus• Understanding grace as receiving what we don't deserve through Christ• Presenting our bodies as "living sacrifices" which is our reasonable service• Setting our minds on heavenly priorities rather than earthly desires• Letting every action become an act of worship wh...
2025-03-2326 minHeed The WordSet Your Mind on Things AboveSend us a textPastor Ken Davis examines the crucial biblical principles that should guide Christians in daily living, highlighting the fundamental importance of humility and God-centered focus in every area of life.• Our true calling as Christians is to "set our minds on things above, not on things on the earth"• All abilities, possessions, and opportunities we receive are gifts from God, not our own achievements• Whatever we do—whether working, serving, or engaging in ordinary tasks—should be done "heartily as unto the Lord"• Every aspect of life becomes worship when we reco...
2025-03-1925 minHeed The WordGiving to Grow: The Spiritual Impact of GenerositySend us a textPastor Ken Davis explores how giving to the work of God is an essential part of a healthy believer's life, serving as both a barometer of spiritual health and a catalyst for growth in Christ.• God's Word should be our delight, not merely an obligation or duty• The healthy Christian life isn't about "if" but "when" regarding spiritual disciplines• Jesus teaches charitable giving should be done in secret, without seeking recognition• Giving to the church supports both operations and meeting needs of those struggling• Prayer should be approached...
2025-03-1626 min
Deans Counsel58: Transitions Roundtable - Ken Kring hosts a Panel discussion with Dave Ikenberry, Jim Ellis and special guest Allison Davis-BlakeOn this special episode of Deans Counsel, we flip the script a bit by putting two of our hosts -- former business school deans Jim Ellis (USC) and Dave Ikenberry (Colorado), along with returning guest Allison Davis-Blake (Minnesota) -- in the guest chair to speak specifically to an important area of deanship: transitions.In this detailed and wide-ranging discussion, these three Deans Emeriti speak with Deans Counsel host Ken Kring -- Co-Managing Director of Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn/Ferry International -- about lessons learned and shared from their own e...
2025-02-2853 minHeed The WordBuilding a Firm Foundation: Embracing Faith and Salvation in ChristSend us a textThis episode explores the foundational elements of faith, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging sin and experiencing God’s grace. Pastor Ken Davis encourages listeners to reflect on who Jesus is in their lives while highlighting the necessity of community and humility in spiritual growth. • The foundation of faith begins with repentance and acknowledgment of sin • Peter’s confession reveals the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God • Isaiah's encounter emphasizes our need for humility before a holy God • True faith must be rooted in God's grace, not just religious p...
2025-01-2325 minHeed The WordEmbracing Humility and God's Wisdom for a Fulfilling Christian LifeSend us a textUnlock the keys to living a fulfilling Christian life as Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel, Southwest Metro, joins us for an insightful exploration of essential virtues. What if the true path to wisdom and joy is through humility and a steadfast reliance on God, rather than worldly wisdom that often misguides us? Pastor Ken enlightens us with compelling stories of believers who cherish the Bible even when it's scarce, encouraging us to embrace gratitude rather than complaints and to align our resources with God's will. Highlighting causes like Wycliffe Bible Translators, he...
2025-01-1325 minHeed The WordEmbrace Your New Identity in God's KingdomSend us a textThis episode of Heed the Word emphasizes the transformative journey of faith where believers step into their identities as children of God with a new name and nature. Pastor Ken Davis discusses the ongoing work of God in shaping Christians to reflect Christ's likeness and the importance of practicing righteousness in everyday life. • Discussion on the promise of transformation through faith • Importance of establishing a firm foundation in God’s word • Assurance of being heirs of God and recipients of eternal life • Significance of adopting a new identity in Christ
2025-01-1225 minHeed The WordTransform Your Daily Life into WorshipSend us a textLiving a life of gratitude and worship doesn't just happen on Sundays. Explore how to make every action, whether mundane or significant, an act of worship to God. We discuss the tendency to complain about material possessions and the importance of seeking divine guidance in financial decisions. By embracing virtues like kindness, forgiveness, and love, we remind ourselves of our spiritual calling. As we conclude, we encourage you to actively apply these teachings daily, and invite you to join us next time with Pastor Ken Davis as we continue our series, "Lessons for...
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