Living a Legacy
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsLiving a Legacy is a weekly 24-minute Bible-teaching program featuring Dr. Crawford Loritts with a goal to bring about spiritual awakening and maturity in the body of Christ through a clear message from God’s Word.
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Good News for You - Part 1
April 20, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 3:21 / The book of Romans makes it clear where we stand with God regarding our salvation. God has met His requirements. There’s no works allowed. Our study reveals that God has taken the initiative, he offers an invitation, and he reveals his motivation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Room for Excuses - Part 2
April 13, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 1:18 - 3:20 / Crawford Loritts states that the opening chapters of Romans reveal God’s diagnosis of the human condition. Crawford sees two main pillars represented. The first one reveals the case for "God’s Wrath." The second pillar examines what Crawford calls, “The Tragic Hand-over.” Both pillars must be clearly examined in order to understand how God views sin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Room for Excuses - Part 1
April 06, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans - Romans 1:18 - 3:20 / It’s easy to settle into a viewpoint that assumes God will overlook our willful desire to do things we know displease Him. But that’s not a Biblical viewpoint. In fact, it’s dangerous. God is love but He’s also holy. He will not wink at sin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Fragile Doubt to Unshakeable Confidence
March 30, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Luke 24 / What does an empty tomb, a walk with a stranger, and an uninvited dinner guest have in common? Dr Crawford Loritts takes us to Luke’s gospel to provide the answer. It’s a look at three special encounters in the Easter message titled, “From Fragile Doubt to Unshakeable Confidence.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discipleship at Home - Why Family Matters - Part 2
March 23, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Genesis 1:26-28 / Why did God prioritize the family? Because the family is God's primary model for illustrating his principles to the world. Crawford Loritts reminds us that as parents we must guard against abdicating our role as the primary facilitators of spiritual input with our kids. Let’s see how we can overcome that tendency in our continued study of Genesis chapter 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discipleship at Home – Why Family Matters - Part 1
March 16, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Genesis 1:26-28 / We are blessed to have a number of spiritual resources available to our children. We have wonderful Sunday school programs, Christian camps, Christian schools, and Bible memory clubs. But Crawford Loritts reminds us that ultimately it’s our responsibility as parents to be the primary facilitators of spiritual input with our kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking to God About People
March 09, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Rev 7, 20 / We are often reminded about how we need to talk to people about God. But Dr. Crawford Loritts was impressed by a well-known author’s take on it. That author suggested that we first need to talk to God about people. Crawford asks, “do we regularly request that God gives us a genuine concern for the lost?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Still Standing - Part 2
March 02, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- 1 Peter 5:6 / As believers, we often fail to understand how to survive the difficulties, the storms that come into our lives. How can we emerge from them and still stand? There are spiritual resources available, but we need to understand how to apply them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Still Standing - Part 1
February 24, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- 1 Peter 5:6 / The ability to stand or be strong hinges on your willingness to admit you can’t do either on your own. You need the power of God. Join us for Crawford's two-part message, “Still Standing.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confidence: A Done Deal - Part 2
February 17, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 8 / Check the news headlines today and you might just conclude there is little to have confidence in. We attempt to exist in the midst of instability. Is there hope? Where can we find rock solid confidence? Thankfully we can find it in the God who created us. This program concludes Crawford's series, "Rock Solid Confidence." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confidence: A Done Deal - Part 1
February 10, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 8 / In this program, Crawford Loritts begins to list 7 questions we must consider according to our Romans chapter 8 text. These questions are important in helping us see why we can put full confidence in God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christ, Our Confidence - Part 2
February 03, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Philippians 4:10 / Confidence in Jesus is a choice. Crawford Loritts lists 5 decisions we must make according to Philippians chapter 4. We must start with Christ, surrender to Christ, serve like Christ, be satisfied in and with Christ, and be sustained in Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christ Our Confidence - Part 1
January 27, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Philippians 4:10 / Have you taken time recently to think about how God has blessed you? When you do, you’ll find that his unfailing track record gives you confidence in believing that he knows what’s best for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Panic - Part 2
January 20, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Hebrews 10:35-36 / It’s not our natural tendency to think it’s a gift when God withholds or delays fulfilling our prayerful requests. We want him to honor them NOW. When God withholds things from us, it’s not because he’s mean; it’s because he knows what’s best for us. Delay helps us see his timing and builds stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Panic - Part 1
January 13, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Hebrews 10:35-36 / What gives you confidence that God is working in and through the circumstances of your life? Faith is built on what we know and understand to be true about God and His Word. Join us for Crawford’s series on what is it that gives us, “Rock Solid Confidence.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enduring Faith - Part 2
January 06, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 4:16 / What is enduring faith? How does that relate to having rock solid confidence in who you are as a child of God? Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in his series, “Rock Solid Confidence.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enduring Faith - Part 1
December 30, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Rock Solid Confidence" - Romans 4:16 / We begin a series looking at how we can maintain “Rock Solid Confidence” in our walk with Christ. If you’ve been lacking in confidence in who you are or what you do, maybe it’s time to change your perspective and examine the true source of your confidence. What better time to start than here at the beginning of a new year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Glory of His Life - Part 2
December 23, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "The Glory of Christmas" - Mark 9 / Crawford Loritts continues to look at three incredible events in the life of Jesus, events which underscored three aspects of His glory. Those events were the transfiguration, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the healing of the paralyzed man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Glory of His Life - Part 1
December 16, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "The Glory of Christmas" - Mark 9 / When Jesus was born in that stable in Bethlehem, he was already the Son of God. He didn’t become the Son of God. He didn’t grow up to become the Messiah, he was the Messiah - at birth. Crawford examines three incredible events in the life of Jesus, which underscore three aspects of His glory. Those events are the transfiguration, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the healing of the paralyzed man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The Glory of His Birth
December 09, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "The Glory of Christmas" - Luke 2 / When Jesus was on earth, he didn’t hang out with royalty. He hung out with society’s outcasts. Those who were despised and ignored. Why? Because as Jesus said, he came to seek and to save those who were lost, those who needed him most. In the Christmas story, perhaps that’s why the angel appeared before shepherds and not Kings. And what those shepherds experienced was astounding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-03 - The Word of God - Part 2
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / How much time are we spending in God’s Word? For the Psalmist David, God’s Word was everything to him. It provided comfort, wisdom, inspiration, and strength. We’ll see how David’s love for God’s Word provides a framework in which to examine our own love of Scripture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-11-26 - The Word of God - Part 1
November 24, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / The Bible… how do you view it? Is it God’s Word or is it to you, just a history book, offering good advice or interesting stories? It’s important to know what God says about the Bible and the warning he gives when we disrespect it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stewardship - Why Do We Serve? - Part 2
November 17, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples" - Romans 12:1-8 / When you use the gifts God has given you, do you feel the freedom, fulfillment, and joy that comes with that? When we all use our gifts and abilities, the body of Christ functions as it should. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stewardship - Why Do We Serve? - Part 1
November 10, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." - Romans 12:1-8 / When you hear the word “Stewardship” do you feel a sense of uneasiness? Do your thoughts go to whether or not you’re regularly supporting the church financially? Well, Stewardship isn’t just linked to how often you are giving in the offering plate at church or online. Stewardship involves your gifts and abilities and how you’re using them to give effective balance to your local fellowship of believers. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Call to Courage - Part 2
November 03, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." - Joshua 1:1-11 / Are you biblically and spiritually courageous? Is your faith firmly in God? The Old Testament character Joshua learned how important it was to be courageous. He had to be, taking on the mantle of Moses. His new role required great wisdom and a constant trust in God. What are the lessons we can learn? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Call to Courage - Part 1
October 27, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." - Joshua 1:1-11 / Do you have courage? Biblical and spiritual courage? Crawford Loritts examines the life of Joshua to discover the source of his courage in leading the nation of Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Drown in Shallow Water - Part 2
October 20, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/ We’re learning why it’s so important to live in full dependence upon God so as to not slip and fall spiritually over things that could easily diminish our effectiveness for Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Drown in Shallow Water - Part 1
October 13, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples." - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/ Is it possible to drown in shallow water as it relates to our spiritual walk? What happens when we begin to reside apart from the fellowship and accountability of other believers? Bible teacher Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in the message, “Don’t Drown in Shallow Water.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Should We Share Our Faith? - Part 2
October 06, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 / Evangelism. As believers, we know sharing the Gospel is to be part of our walk with Christ. In last week’s message, Crawford Loritts listed the first three of seven reasons why sharing our faith is essential. He shares the remaining four in this broadcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Should We Share Our Faith? - Part 1
September 29, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 / Dr. Crawford Loritts shares the first three of seven Biblical reasons why we should be sharing our faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faithfulness - Part 2
September 22, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - Matthew 25:14-30 / The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 isn’t so much a lesson on good investing as it is about faithfully using the gifts God has given us. So are we using the gifts and abilities God has given us for His glory and to further His kingdom? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faithfulness - Part 1
September 15, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - Matthew 25:14-30 / Lasting change and impact are rarely the result of momentary flash and flare. It is that time tested, consistently displayed life quality of faithfulness that tends to really stand out. Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in this program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith - Part 2
September 08, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - Hebrews 11 / Crawford is explaining three incredible statements that the writer of Hebrews makes in chapter 11. In the last program, Crawford highlighted the first statement, “Faith is the Confident Reality of the Future.” More on that and the remaining two statements in this program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith - Part 1
September 01, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - Heb 11: / When things seem to slow down in our spiritual lives, could it be that we are placing more emphasis in our efforts and not those of God? Do we have full confidence in His ability to lead us? Crawford continues his series looking at what he calls the “big rocks’ that we need to stand firmly upon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holy Spirit: The Power for Living - Part 2
August 25, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - John 7:37-39 / As followers of Christ, the Holy Spirit shouldn’t be a distant thought in our minds. He needs to fill us, every day. He needs to be in control of our thoughts and actions. And when we let Him, He provides the power for living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holy Spirit: The Power for Living - Part 1
August 18, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - John 7:37-39 / As a believer, does your behavior right now reflect the control of the Holy Spirit? Are you consciously aware of His control? It’s worth considering. After all, scripture commands us to be “filled with the Spirit” at all times. How can we do that? Crawford Loritts shares some helpful steps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unity - Part 2
August 11, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - John 17:20-26 / The unity we display as believers can have a huge impact on those who are seeking the Savior. Discord becomes a distraction. So how can we better nurture unity among ourselves? That’s the focus in the second half of Crawford’s message titled, “Unity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unity - Part 1
August 04, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "Big Rocks" - John 17:20-26 / God’s supernatural power allows Believers to be unified in Christ, in spite of cultural differences, political viewpoints, and opinions on any given number of issues. John 17 teaches us that this unity in Christ has the power to attract others to the Gospel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why We Are Here - Part 2
July 28, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 28:16-20/ What is the primary role of Christians today? If you read Matthew chapter 28, you’d have to conclude it’s all about sharing the Gospel and making disciples. So how are we doing with that? Join us as Crawford concludes his series in the book of Matthew called, “For His Kingdom.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why We Are Here - Part 1
July 21, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 28:16-20/ Today’s program takes us to Matthew 28 with a message titled, “Why We Are Here.” Crawford will challenge us with the thought that if our lives are built around any other purpose than God’s purpose, then we don’t have a purpose. We were created to serve Christ and invest in His kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parable of the Talents: Faithfulness Until He Comes - Part 2
July 14, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 25:14-19/ Our lives are busy, no doubt. But how much time are we investing into the development of the gifts and abilities God has given to us for kingdom work? Are we being faithful with what God has given? Crawford Loritts shares the 2nd part of his message looking at The Parable of the Talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parable of the Talents: Faithfulness Until He Comes - Part 1
July 07, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 25:14-19/ Crawford Loritts teaches from The Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew 25. We’ll learn that God has entrusted us with gifts and abilities that He expects us to use for His glory. How well are we investing in these gifts? Are we being faithful in the use of them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living Ready - Part 2
June 30, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 25 / Jesus’ parable about the ten virgins and their lamps found in Matthew chapter 25, is not just an interesting story. The parable is a warning about being ready for the return of Jesus. It asks us to take a good look within to see if we really know the Lord and are ready to be with Him. We’ll continue Crawford’s message from last week titled, “Living Ready.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Living Ready - Part 1
June 23, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 25 / This Bible passage records the familiar parable about the ten virgins and the lampstands. One of the dangers of familiarity with Bible stories is that in time, we tend to overlook key elements. "Living Ready" will re-focus our understanding of this familiar Bible text, helping us grasp its full meaning. In this message, Crawford asks a very important question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vanishing Manhood - A Father's Day Message
June 16, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- 1 Cor 16 / Crawford Loritts shares a Father's Day message from 1 Corinthians chapter 16. It’s a look at what Biblical manhood should look like. Is manhood vanishing? We’ll explore that in this message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tribulation Period - Part 2
June 09, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 24 / Crawford Loritts has often said that we, as American Christians tend to have a consumer mindset when it comes to our spiritual lives. We see God as somewhat of a “life assistant.” We call on Him for help with relationships, health issues, finances, whatever. We expect Him to fit our agenda rather than committing to work with His. It’s time to rearrange our thinking, to consider what it truly means to be kingdom seekers. Are we prepared for the return...
The Tribulation Period - Part 1
June 02, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 24 / When was the last time you thought about the end of life as we know it? The Christmas story records the first coming of Jesus, as a baby. But the Bible predicts a time when the Lord Jesus Christ will come again, to receive to himself those both dead and alive who have accepted God’s redemption plan. Those who have been born again. When He comes, life on earth will change drastically, and very quickly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
The Danger of Hypocrisy - Part 2
May 26, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 23 / Matthew 23 records what many believe is Jesus’ most direct condemnation of the religious elite of his day. With righteous indignation he confronted their hypocrisy and lack of humility. In this study, Crawford will remind us that Christian hypocrisy is a huge barrier to those who need to see Christ in our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Danger of Hypocrisy - Part 1
May 19, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSeries: "For His Kingdom" - Matthew 23 / Today’s passage marks an “enough is enough” point in Jesus’ dealings with the scribes, Pharisees and religious leaders who sought to find fault with him. Crawford will highlight seven denunciations spoken against these hypocritical and conniving leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missionary Partnership
May 12, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB- Exodus 17 / There are no glitzy televised annual awards for their contribution to the Kingdom. No stage lights and doting “fans.” No book signings and red carpets. For them it’s often a no recognition, “under the radar” daily attempt to teach and represent Christ in other parts of the world. These heroes of the faith are our missionaries. Let’s readjust our thinking about who they are and how they connect with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.