The Creative Connection With Ed Young
The Creative Connection with Ed Young is a national daily radio show combining faith with everyday life. Every episode is filled with practical wisdom and biblical insights to strengthen listeners' understanding and relationship with Jesus.
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- 601Called OutIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young introduces Romans as the foundational “letter” of the Christian faith, calling believers to respond to God’s summons by becoming humble bond servants of Christ, set apart for the gospel and committed to sharing it with others.
- 602The Gospel Of GodIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young shares the transformative power of the gospel as revealed in Romans 1:14-17, emphasizing that salvation is not about good advice or works but about the good news of forgiveness and imputed righteousness received by faith. He urges believers to boldly proclaim this gospel, recognizing their indebtedness to Christ and others, while inviting listeners to personally receive Jesus Christ and live in the power of God's grace.
- 603Treasure For TrinketsIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores Romans 1:18-25 to warn believers about trading the ultimate treasure of God's truth and glory for worthless trinkets such as lies, idols, sinful passions, and created things instead of the Creator, emphasizing God's wrath as a righteous response to sin and calling listeners to embrace Jesus Christ as Lord.
- 604God's Marketing StrategyIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores Romans 3:21-28 as God's divine "marketing strategy," emphasizing that the product is Jesus Christ, the testimonies are the Old Testament law and prophets, faith is the currency required to receive righteousness, and the ultimate guarantee is freedom and justification by grace, offered equally to all people through faith apart from works.
- 605The Divine AutographIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the transition in Romans from belief to behavior, urging believers to respond to God's mercy by offering themselves as living sacrifices through the transformation and renewal of their minds, thereby living out God’s tailor-made will with dedication, discipline, and sincere worship.
- 606Kingdom AuthorityIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the concept of kingdom authority, emphasizing that true authority originates from God and has been righteously restored through Jesus Christ, empowering believers to live with dominion and spiritual power under God's ordained jurisdiction.
- 607Pulling A PernellIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the theme of authority and the consequences of rebellion against it, using biblical examples of Saul and David to illustrate the importance of obedience to God's appointed authority and the spiritual dangers of prideful disobedience.
- 608Lost And FoundIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explains how humanity lost its God-given authority through Adam's sin, how Jesus Christ legally restored that authority through His death and resurrection, and how believers are invited to receive and live under this divine authority through surrender to God’s will.
- 609Building Block Or Stumbling BlockIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the story of Samuel from 1 Samuel, emphasizing how faithful parenting, powerful prayer, and setting Godly patterns enable believers to be influencers in a chaotic culture, highlighting the contrast between obedience and disobedience and the call to purity, discernment, and commitment to God's purpose.
- 610Listen UpIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores how God calls and communicates with individuals, using the biblical story of Samuel as a central example to emphasize the importance of spiritual attentiveness, obedience, and responding to God's voice amid a chaotic world. He encourages listeners to recognize God's call in Scripture, the Holy Spirit, sermons, life circumstances, and ultimately through Jesus, urging a personal and faithful response to God's invitation.
- 611God In A BoxIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the biblical narrative surrounding the Ark of the Covenant and the prophet Samuel to illustrate the danger of trying to "use" God for personal gain and the futility of attempting to confine God to a "box." He exhorts believers to surrender themselves to be used by God rather than trying to manipulate God, emphasizing that true blessings come through obedience and that God desires to actively use and capture His people with His grace and mercy.
- 612From Rejection To PerfectionIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the biblical account of Saul to illustrate how insecurity and the fear of rejection manifest in negative self-talk, listening to harmful voices, and excessive self-promotion, urging believers to find their security in God, listen to the right people, and encourage one another as modeled ultimately through Jesus’ rejection and perfection.
- 613Gone GabrielIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the theme of submission to authority through the biblical story of Saul and Samuel, emphasizing the dangers of rebellion and the importance of obedience to God's ordained leadership for spiritual growth and fulfillment of purpose.
- 614Authority IssuesIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the theme of authority through the life of King Saul, emphasizing the importance of submitting to God's established authority and warning against the consequences of rebellion and partial obedience, as illustrated by Saul's failures contrasted with David's faithfulness under God's authority.
- 615Freedom In God's FrameworkIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes that true freedom exists within God's framework, explaining that God has designed boundaries not to restrict us but to complete and perfect us, and that through Jesus Christ, who reframes our lives, we are freed from the penalty and power of sin to live as God’s masterpieces.
- 616ReframedIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the relationship between God's framing of our lives and the freedom found within that frame, emphasizing that true freedom is rooted in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice, which reframes believers from slavery to sin to ultimate liberty.
- 617Gone GabrielIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the significance of authority in our lives, emphasizing the protection and growth that comes from submission to God's authority. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical stories to illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of recognizing and respecting the structures of authority established by God.
- 618Get Under ItIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the importance of submitting to God's authority and the consequences of rebellion. He uses the biblical examples of King Saul and David to illustrate how rebellion against authority leads to tragedy, while submission can lead to greatness.
- 619The 'S' WordIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the concept of authority within marriage, emphasizing the roles of husbands and wives to sacrifice and submit to one another under God's authority. The sermon addresses misconceptions about submission and highlights the importance of mutual respect and responsibility in a healthy marital relationship.
- 620Love LetterIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of living under the authority of God's word, illustrating how submission leads to a fulfilled life. He uses personal anecdotes and biblical teachings to highlight that understanding and obeying Scripture is crucial for spiritual growth and transformation.
- 621What Is Theology?In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explains the significance of theology as the systematic study of God and His Word, emphasizing its essential role in building a firm foundation for faith, spiritual maturity, worship, and confident discipleship, while addressing common misconceptions and encouraging precise, prayerful engagement with Scripture.
- 622The Doctrine Of GodIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the doctrine of God, emphasizing the reality, revelation, and attributes of God, encouraging a deeper understanding of God’s identity as foundational to Christian faith and life.
- 623The Doctrine Of TrinityIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the doctrine of the Trinity, emphasizing that God is one essence in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—fully coexistent and coeternal, highlighting the uniqueness of Christianity and its practical implications for our relationship with God, unity, diversity, and equality among believers.
- 624The Doctrine Of SalvationIn this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the doctrine of salvation by emphasizing humanity's creation in God's image, the distortion caused by sin, and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ through atonement and grace, ultimately calling listeners to respond in faith and repentance to receive salvation and adoption into God's family.
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