No Compromise Radio Podcast

In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses the theological concepts of “Law and Gospel” drawing on the works of Martin Luther and other theologians. Pastor Mike explains that the "law" represents a command, something you must “do”, and serves to show unbelievers their sin and need for a Savior. In contrast, the "gospel" is the good news of what has been “done” through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He argues that understanding this distinction is key to answering core Christian questions, such as "How do you know you're a Christian?" and "What is the essence of Christianity?". He emphasizes that the answers lie not in human actions (law), but in God's completed work through Jesus (gospel).  Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4GClmheqTuw

No-Co Radio host Pastor Mike Abendroth discusses the concept of "party spirits," or the tendency for Christians to believe that God only works within their specific theological group. He recounts a story from Luke 9:49, where John tells Jesus they tried to stop someone from casting out demons because "he does not follow with us". Mike uses this as a starting point to argue that Christians should rejoice when Christ is proclaimed, even by those with different theological views, such as those from Calvary Chapel or Arminian denominations. He admits that while he holds strong theological convictions—subscribing to the London Baptist Confession of 1689 and believing in the five points of Calvinism, for example—he believes it's important to show charity and kindness to other Christians.  Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mx1jSvk8kxQ

Today, Pastor Mike starts preaching through Luke! The Grand Adventure - [Luke 1:1-4]

Pastor Mike focuses on the dangers of mysticism within evangelicalism, which he considers a significant problem. Mike defines mysticism as receiving God's truth from internal, subjective sources like feelings, intuition, and personal revelations rather than from the external source of the Bible. He argues that human nature is totally depraved since Adam's fall, making internal impressions and feelings unreliable and untrustworthy. Mike champions the sufficiency and authority of Scripture, citing passages like 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Psalm 19 to support the idea that the Bible is the only true guide for life and godliness.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VPHcLmoSPaA Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) 

Mike steals the Pactum idea and pulls several books from The Tuesday Guy’s library and discusses them. 

In this episode of the No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses spiritual traps, focusing specifically on pride. He argues that pride is a theological trap that is the antithesis of humility. Mike uses the example of Jesus's disciples arguing about who among them was the greatest after Jesus had just taught them about His own suffering and death.He contrasts this with Jesus's teachings on humility and service, citing examples like Jesus using a child as an object lesson for greatness and the ambition to please the Lord rather than to seek personal glory. He concludes by offering questions for self-reflection to help listeners identify pride in their own lives and encourages them to focus on Jesus as the "Great One". Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mT1gxx61JJ0

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:37-45 The Struggle to Believe

Do you fast at weddings? Do you mourn? Are you gloomy? Weddings today, and in the Bible days, were times of celebration and feasting. Tune in to see how this applies to Jesus and to us today.

In this episode of "No Compromise Radio," Pastor Mike discusses the Book of James and provides context for understanding its message. The main topic is how to read the Book of James, which Mike describes as being filled with over 50 imperatives or commands in about 100 verses. To help listeners understand the book, he explains its historical context, noting that it was likely the first New Testament book written, around 44-46 A.D., about 10-15 years after Jesus's resurrection. Mike explains that James is not a book to get salvation, but rather a guide for how Christians, saved by grace, should live in light of a resurrected Savior, calling this the "third use of the law". Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZfNtGeDt7yk

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:28-36 The Cross, then the Crown!