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United Church of God SermonsBible Question #33 - The Gifts of the SpiritBy Ken Loucks - Are spiritual gifts about talent, personality, or something deeper? In this study of 1 Corinthians 12, we examine what Paul was really correcting in Corinth—and why misunderstanding grace-gifts can quietly damage a congregation today. You’ll see where these gifts come from, why God distributes them
2026-02-1833 minUnited Church of God SermonsSeeing Clearly Through SymbolsBy Ken Loucks - The Bible is full of everyday things—bread, water, light, lambs—that God uses to teach us deeper spiritual lessons. They are not just illustrations; they are meant to help us experience the truth, not just understand it in our heads. When we grasp the meaning behind these symbols, Scripture becomes
2026-02-1458 minUnited Church of God SermonsBible Question #32 - The Carnal MindBy Ken Loucks - Why does the human mind argue with God’s instructions even when we know they are right? Romans 8:7 answers that question by exposing the real issue—not behavior, but control. This study carefully explains the difference between the carnal mind and the spiritual mind, showing how God changes
2026-02-0445 minUnited Church of God SermonsThe Kingdom of God - From Spiritual Presence to Literal ReignBy Ken Loucks - This message clarifies what the Kingdom of God actually is—and what it is not—by grounding the discussion firmly in Scripture rather than tradition or vague spiritual language. It explains how the Kingdom can be present now through Christ and the Church, while still awaiting its future, literal
2026-01-311h 06United Church of God SermonsBible Question #31 - Whether These Things Were SoBy Ken Loucks - This Bible study examines why the Bereans were singled out for praise—not for enthusiasm or tradition, but for how they handled truth. It challenges us to consider whether we come to services merely to listen or to engage seriously with what God’s Word actually says. By walking through Acts 17:11
2026-01-2150 minUnited Church of God SermonsSeeing Clearly Through AnalogiesBy Ken Loucks - God doesn’t just tell us what is true—He shows us how truth works. This message looks at how the Bible uses analogies to help us understand things like the Kingdom of God, salvation, sin, and repentance. By comparing spiritual truths to everyday experiences—like planting seeds, owing a debt, or
2026-01-1756 minUnited Church of God SermonsBible Question #30 - Council of JerusalemBy Ken Loucks - Acts 15 captures one of the most critical moments in Church history—when the very meaning of salvation was challenged and unity hung in the balance. This message walks through the tension, the controversy, and the careful process by which the early Church confronted a question it could not ignore
2026-01-0744 minUnited Church of God SermonsSeeing Clearly Through MetaphorsBy Ken Loucks - Metaphors are one of the primary teaching tools Scripture uses to make spiritual truth clear—and this message shows you how to recognize them and interpret them correctly. Whether you are learning about Christ, the Church, or what it means to live as a Christian, biblical metaphors add depth and
2026-01-031h 01United Church of God SermonsUnsung but Not Unseen - The Servants God RemembersBy Ken Loucks - What kind of life does God remember? In this message, we look at the unsung servants of the Bible—people who lived faithfully, served quietly, and left behind a lasting spiritual legacy. Their examples speak directly to the lives many of God’s people are living today. Discover how a life of quiet
2025-12-201h 02United Church of God SermonsBible Question #29, Peter's Vision - It's About People Not PorkBy Ken Loucks - Acts 10 is often misunderstood—and in this study, we slow down and let Scripture explain itself. Follow Peter from a rooftop vision he doesn’t understand, to a Gentile household he never expected to enter, and watch how God Himself shatters centuries of separation without changing His law. This
2025-12-1353 minUnited Church of God SermonsUnderstanding the Bible's Figurative LanguageBy Ken Loucks - Many people misread the Bible because they confuse the picture with the point—taking metaphors, analogies, and symbols as if they were literal, or mashing them together as if they mean the same thing. This message lays a clear, biblical foundation for telling the difference between what is LITERAL
2025-12-0657 min
Purdue Agricultural Economics PodcastAPEX Award Winner & John Deere Leader: Chrissie Cartmell Loucks (PAEP 111)Join Dr. Ken Foster and Shay Doerstler as they sit down with Chrissie Cartmell Loucks (B.S. Agribusiness Management, ‘07), one of four recipients of the department’s most prestigious honor—the Apex Alumni Award. Now serving as Portfolio Manager for Digital Aftermarket Products at John Deere, Chrissie reflects on nearly 18 years of leadership in the agriculture industry and how her Purdue education continues to shape her path. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on career growth, mentorship and making a meaningful impact—no matter the size of your community.
2025-04-2225 min
Honey! I'm Homeschooling The KidsBuilding Joy~The Power of Play & Partnership with Shannon LoucksBuilding Joy~The Power of Play & Partnership Shannon Loucks considers herself a fierce defender of childhoods. Ever since her first job, she has sought out opportunities to be in the presence of children as they explore the world around them. From babysitter, to camp counselor, to a Degree in Education, to finally landing as a full time witness of fun to two boys who have become her greatest teachers. Each of these opportunities led Shannon to believe in the power of play and partnership as a way to bring about more joy with a...
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