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Welcome to the 411

Raymond Brown, Clarence Matthews, North Clinton Ave Church of Christ

Get a breath of sound scriptural knowledge! Our podcast includes impacting, powerful lessons & studies from God"s Word, The Holy Bible.The dynamic power of God"s word is sharp and effective, it will inspire, sanctify, edify, renew and much much more. Take the journey of growth by listening to sound biblical teaching that will strengthen your relationship with our God and Father.For non-christians seeking to learn more about God and His word, we hope that you find that the Holy Bible is from God

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20:23

If Grace Is A Gift Then Why Do We Live Like It’s Earned

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail Somebody is always ready to sell us a shortcut: a new book, a fresh take, a “better” summary. We start by pushing against that pressure and coming back to a simple practice that changes everything: open the Bible yourself, read it, and meditate on the Word. Real spiritual growth gets sturdier when it’s rooted in Scripture, not just opinions, commentary, or noise. From there we follow a single theme across the New Testament: God’s grace is revealed in Jesus Christ and i...

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13:40

The Way Up Is Down

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail Status is addictive, and it’s easy to confuse being noticed with being lifted up. We slow down in Philippians 2:8–11 to look at a different kind of greatness: Jesus choosing humility, surrender, and obedience “to the point of death, even the death of the cross,” and then God exalting him with the name above every name. That one passage becomes a mirror for our motives and a map for Christian humility that actually leads to lasting honor. We also connect the warning and the p...

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16:02

When Anxiety Talks And Psalms Talk Back

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2026/03/16

Send a text Fear doesn’t wait until your faith feels strong, so we lean into a better question: what does it look like to trust God while you’re still feeling it? We open with Psalm 56 and a simple, steady confession, “In God I will praise His Word… in God I have put my trust.” For us, that’s more than a memory verse. It’s a way to anchor the mind when pressure, uncertainty, or guilt tries to take over. From there we make a clear turn to the difference between law and grace. Sinai show...

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16:12

What If Grace Is Stronger Than Your Weakness

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2026/03/12

Send a text Grace isn’t a religious slogan we repeat when life feels hard. It’s the active power of God, and Scripture says it’s able to do something specific: build you up and give you an inheritance. We open in Acts 20:32 and follow the thread of “the word of His grace” to see how God strengthens believers now while preparing them for what’s ahead. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can truly stand firm, grow deeper, or live with steady hope, this message aims straight at that question.&nb...

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25:46

Choose The Way That Prospers

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2026/03/09

Send a text What if happiness isn’t something you chase but something that grows when you’re planted well? We explore a grounded, spiritual vision of joy through Psalm 1—reading it in two translations—and trace how a life rooted in God’s word becomes steady, fruitful, and quietly resilient. From the opening reminder that Christ depended on the Holy Spirit and gives us that same Helper, we build a practical map for daily peace that holds when circumstances don’t. We break down the habits that...

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18:30

Beauty For Ashes And A Life In The Spirit

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2026/03/05

Send a text When a promise names your pain and then names your future, you lean in. Isaiah 61 does exactly that, and we walk through it line by line to show how Jesus fulfills the prophecy and how the Holy Spirit turns heaviness into praise, captivity into freedom, and ashes into beauty. We share why meekness is not weakness but the doorway to power, how abundant life flows from reliance not striving, and why the Word becomes our map when sight fails. We start with the heart of the passage: ...

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23:34

From Thirst To Testimony: When Truth Meets Shame

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2026/03/03

Send a text A tired walk to Jacob’s well turns into a masterclass on how grace speaks. We open with John’s sweeping purpose—signs that lead to belief—and step into the heat of noon where a Samaritan woman arrives alone, expecting another routine day. One simple request, “Give me a drink,” becomes the hinge that swings the conversation from ordinary to eternal, from the thirst of the body to a spring of living water that never runs dry. We unpack how Jesus honors her dignity while telling the...

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17:19

Why Your Willpower Fails And How The Spirit Leads

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2026/02/26

Send a text What if the gap between your desire to please God and your daily reality isn’t a lack of effort but a misplaced source of power? We open the Scriptures to explore why willpower cannot produce holiness and how walking in the Spirit leads to the abundant life Jesus promised. Grounded in Galatians 5 and Romans 7–8, we trace the honest struggle every believer knows—the tug-of-war between flesh and Spirit—and uncover a practical path out of frustration and into freedom. We start with ...

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19:10

What Happens When Surrender Becomes Strength

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2026/02/23

Send a text What if obedience isn’t the grind of trying harder, but the grace of being transformed from the inside out? We open Philippians 2 and trace a clear path from the humility of Christ to the hope of a Spirit-shaped life, where “work out your own salvation” meets “for it is God who works in you.” Along the way, we dig into the Lordship of Jesus, ask what it means to call him “Lord” without hedging, and consider how unity, lowliness, and love become practical habits rather than lofty s...

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22:19

Stop Tripping Over The Flesh And Start Walking Straight

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2026/02/19

Send a text Start here if you’ve felt the tug-of-war between what you know is right and what your impulses demand. We open the Scriptures and find a simple, demanding, and liberating path: walk in the Spirit. Not a sprint fueled by moods, but a steady cadence of love, light, and careful wisdom that reshapes how we think, speak, and choose. We begin with gratitude for the grace that made us family and for the Word that keeps our minds clear. From there we unpack three anchors of a faithful wa...

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33:21

How A Skeptic Met Jesus And Found Certainty

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2026/02/16

Send a text What if the shift from striving to peace is one honest prayer away? We follow Nathaniel’s path from sharp skepticism—“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”—to a clear confession that Jesus is the Son of God. His turning point isn’t a polished argument; it’s a piercing moment of revelation when Jesus says, “I saw you under the fig tree.” That simple line tells a deeper story about how God meets us where we actually are, sees our inner life, and invites us to something greater. ...

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17:19

The Brother Who Introduced Peter And Accidentally...

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2026/02/11

Send a text A quiet introduction can change the course of history. We walk through the Gospel of John to meet Andrew, a disciple who rarely takes center stage yet repeatedly opens the door for others to meet Jesus. From the Baptist’s bold witness by the Jordan to the intimate moment of “Come and see,” Andrew’s story shows how seeking becomes sharing and how small, faithful acts can ripple outward with surprising power. We unpack the setting around John 1, the timing after Jesus’ temptation, ...

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28:49

Two Prayers Enter A Temple And Only Humility Is Heard

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2026/02/09

Send us a text Two people walk into the temple. One recites a flawless spiritual résumé. The other can barely raise his eyes. Only one goes home justified. We unpack the shock of Luke 18:9–14 with fresh eyes, naming the subtle ways pride hides in our prayers and how humility opens the door to real mercy. We start with the audience Jesus addresses—those who trust in themselves and quietly look down on others—and explore why comparison is the oxygen of pride. Then we sketch the Pharisee and th...

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15:56

Grace Changes Everything

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2026/01/31

Send us a text Grace changes the terms of everything. We start with Jeremiah’s promise of a New Covenant and the ancient practice of covenant “cutting,” then follow the thread to the cross where Jesus becomes the sacrifice that secures the covenant on our behalf. From there, we walk with Paul in Acts 20 as he heads toward affliction to “testify to the gospel of the grace of God,” revealing why the law exposes our need but cannot supply the power to meet it. We unpack the crucial shift from l...

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Pride Says “I’ve Got This”; Faith Says “God Already Did”

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2026/01/27

Send us a text What if the life you’re striving to build is actually meant to be received? We open Scripture and follow a golden thread from Habakkuk to Romans to explore a bold claim: the just shall live by faith. Not a vague spirituality, but concrete trust in what God has said, and in what Christ has done, right now. We unpack how the gospel reveals the righteousness of God from faith to faith, why Paul isn’t ashamed of this message, and how it becomes real for anyone—Jew or Gentile—who b...

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19:02

So You Want To Be A Disciple? Bring Your Cross And...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text Start the year with a radical reset: deny the self that keeps you stuck and discover the life only Christ can give. We open the scriptures to trace a clear path from Adam to Christ, then unpack what it actually means to follow Jesus when the feelings fade and the calendar fills. No clichés, no shortcuts—just the daily cross, honest surrender, and the steady power of grace. We walk through Luke 9:23 and Galatians 6:14 to show why denying self is not self-hatred but the doorway ...

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According To Your Word: Finding Direction, Peace, And...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text Start with a question that matters: what does life look like when you truly live “according to Your word”? We open Psalm 119 and follow its thread through cleansing, guidance, peace, mercy, and renewal, showing how Scripture is not just information but transformation. The heartbeat of the message comes from verse 65—“You have dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word”—and it becomes a lens for seeing how God directs our steps and supplies the grace we need. ...

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15:37

Say Yes To God: Preparing Hearts For Christ’s Return

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2026/01/12

Send us a text A new year is more than a fresh calendar—it’s a holy invitation. We open 1 Thessalonians 3 and listen to Paul pray for a straighter path, an overflowing love, and hearts established in holiness. That prayer becomes our pattern: ask God to direct our way, embrace love that spills beyond our circle, and live with steady, practical obedience that makes God’s will visible in daily steps. We talk candidly about the detours that pull us off mission and the simple habits that realign...

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13:07

Jesus Says Greatness Begins When We Become Like Children

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2026/01/09

Send us a text What if greatness is lighter than you think? We take a hard look at ambition, comparison, and the pressure to be “the greatest,” then let Jesus upend the metric by placing a child at the center of the conversation. Matthew 18 becomes our guide, not as a slogan but as an invitation: convert your mind, soften your posture, and trade self-exaltation for trust. We unpack the counterfeit path of pride—echoing the ancient “I will be like the Most High”—and explore why ego promises e...

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31:33

Why Psalm 19 Says God’s Word Is Sweeter Than Honey

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2026/01/06

Send us a text The sky keeps talking. Day after day, the heavens pour out a language everyone can sense, and we follow that chorus straight into the heart of Psalm 19—where the voice of creation meets the certainty of God’s Word and the relief of grace. We explore why the psalm moves from starlight to statutes, how the law reveals God’s character, and how Christ fulfills what we cannot carry on our own. We walk through a clear framework: the glory of the Lawgiver, the goodness of the law, an...

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