Included in this post is the last 3 Podcast of this series from Pastor John MacAuthor at Grace to you Church in Panorama City, California. Excellent series that really talks about the fundamentals of the Christian belief. As stated in bible itself in the book of Matthew.
Matthew 7:14-15 (New International Version)
14But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
A Tree and Its Fruit
15"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
I looked up the verse in The Message Bible as well...
Matthew 7:14-15 (The Message)
Being and Doing
13-14"Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don't fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. The way to life—to God!—is vigorous and requires total attention.
13"Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don't be impressed with charisma; look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. These diseased trees with their bad apples are going to be chopped down and burned.
I invite you to listen to these....
http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/80-227
http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/80-233
http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/80-234
If for any reason these links don't work you can go to www.gty.org and listen to this whole series of John MacAuthor's. It is Called Delivered By God just like the Title of the Blog and it is extensive and good. I encourage you to check it out!
