Heed The Word

Pastor Ken Davis
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Heed The Word is the online Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro, a non-denominational church in Joshua, Texas. We are committed to bringing our listeners the Word of God by simply teaching the Bible simply. It is our hope that these broadcasts will encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ, and to grow as His disciple as you walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called.Our latest episodes are a rebroadcast of our "Heed the Word" radio program.  These episodes were originally broadcast on KDKR.  At that time our church was located in Burleson, Texas though we have since relocated to Joshua.  Additionally, these episodes indicate that CD copies can be ordered, but as they are now available through our podcast, we are no longer offering physical copies of these messages.  It is our continued hope that these Bible teachings are an encouragement to you and we appreciate you joining us here on Heed the Word!

  1. قبل يومين

    From Self-Reliance To Mercy: Why Humility, Persistent Prayer, And Childlike Faith Change Everything

    Send a text What if peace arrives before the answer? We open Philippians 4 and Luke 18 to wrestle with worry, persistence, and the surprising way God meets us when outcomes remain uncertain. Pastor Ken walks through Paul’s call to bring “everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving” and explains how the peace of God can guard our hearts even when the healing or breakthrough hasn’t appeared yet. This isn’t denial; it’s a Spirit-given defense that steadies our thoughts and loosens fear’s grip. From there, we move to Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, and the ground shifts. Sin isn’t just doing bad things; it’s missing the mark of perfection. That means comparative goodness can’t save us—only God’s righteousness can. The Pharisee tallies fasting and tithing like credentials, but the tax collector simply begs for mercy. Jesus says the humble man leaves justified. We talk about why Christianity isn’t a ladder of merit but a gift of grace, how justification changes identity, and why people who live on mercy learn to love mercy and give it away. Finally, we look at childlike faith as the doorway into the kingdom: unpretentious, trusting, and humble. Micah 6:8 strings the themes together—doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Expect practical insight on persistent prayer that doesn’t quit, a clearer view of righteousness that silences comparison, and a fresh invitation to lay down worry. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more verse-by-verse teaching, and leave a review to help others find the show. Support the show

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  2. قبل ٦ أيام

    Prayer Without Panic; Faith Without Fear

    Send us a text A widow wore down an unjust judge; we draw near to a loving Father. That contrast is the heartbeat of today’s teaching from Luke 18, where Jesus urges us to always pray and not lose heart. We open with Jehoshaphat’s reforms in 2 Chronicles to show why foundations matter—when judges answer to God, justice stands firm; when they don’t, injustice multiplies. From national courts to kitchen tables, erosion of first things leads to cracks in everything, but prayer rebuilds what drift has weakened. We unpack the parable by contrast, not comparison. God isn’t a reluctant magistrate needing to be pestered; he is a Father who delights to answer. We aren’t nameless petitioners; we are his children and the bride of Christ, standing with an Advocate who intercedes for us. That changes how we approach need: not to a cold court of law, but boldly to a throne of grace. The “weary me” phrase even opens a window into the judge’s motive—protecting reputation—highlighting how unlike God he really is. From there, we reframe persistence. Prayer doesn’t twist God’s arm; it steadies our heart. Answers may be swift in heaven’s timing, even when they unfold slowly in ours. God often begins deep in the spirit, giving peace that guards the mind while circumstances catch up. Philippians 4 calls us to rejoice, bring everything with thanksgiving, and trade worry for trust. Whether you’re navigating legal confusion, a fraying marriage, or private anxieties at 2 a.m., this conversation brings you back to the foundation that holds. Listen to renew courage, reset your footing, and practice persistence that forms rather than forces. If this teaching strengthens you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so others can find the message. Then tell us: what are you praying through today? Support the show

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  3. ٥ فبراير

    Grace That Cleanses, Faith That Delivers

    Send us a text A man sees his skin made new and chooses something rarer than relief: he turns back, shouts glory, and falls at Jesus’ feet. That single movement reframes the healing of the ten lepers and asks a deeper question—am I only cleansed, or truly delivered? We walk through Luke 17 to uncover the difference between being made clean and being made well, exploring the force of the Greek terms katharizō and sōzō. Along the way we put a spotlight on worship: the Samaritan’s gratitude becomes a confession of who Jesus is. To test that claim, we pair the scene with Revelation 19, where an angel refuses worship with a clear worship God—unlike Jesus, who receives it. That contrast isn’t a minor detail; it is a declaration of Christ’s divinity and the foundation for Christian obedience, fellowship, and hope. From there we let Psalm 107 speak into our cycles of failure and mercy: we wander, we fall, we cry out, and God delivers. Gratitude then becomes more than manners; it is spiritual clarity that names God’s goodness in public and strengthens faith in private. We talk about why some believers know forgiveness yet never taste freedom, how thankful worship unlocks deliverance, and why gathering with the church is a family reunion rather than an obligation. In anxious times, we rest on the promises of a God who counts every hair and stills every storm. Listen now, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help others find the teaching. If this spoke to you, subscribe and tell us: where have you seen mercy lead you from cleansing into deliverance? Support the show

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  4. ١ فبراير

    Clean Hands, Clean Hearts; Mercy In Motion

    Send us a text What happens when the law can only say “unclean,” but your soul needs someone to say “come near”? We head to the border of Samaria and Galilee where ten men cry out for mercy, and we follow the thread back to Leviticus to see why their plea is so desperate. The law is precise and protective—it can examine, isolate, and declare—but it cannot heal. That’s where Jesus steps in. He doesn’t offer a ritual. He gives a command: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” As they walk, they are cleansed. We explore how obedience and faith interlock without reducing grace to a transaction. Sometimes healing is immediate; sometimes it unfolds along the road of obedience. Either way, the Master’s word does what the priestly system never could. Along the way, we confront the social and spiritual isolation of sin, the way shared brokenness forges unlikely alliances, and the beautiful, disruptive moment when one Samaritan returns, falls at Jesus’ feet, and gives thanks. Gratitude isn’t a postscript; it’s worship that keeps us close to the giver, not just the gift. Expect clear takeaways: how to respond when God answers your prayer with a next step instead of instant relief, how to discern the difference between law’s diagnosis and grace’s restoration, and how to make gratitude a daily practice that strengthens faith. If you’ve been waiting on direction, this conversation invites you to act on what you already know and to trust that mercy meets you on the way. If this spoke to you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the message of grace that heals where the law cannot. Support the show

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  5. ٢٩ يناير

    Born Twice, Die Once

    Send us a text Fire and mercy share the same chapter when you read Revelation 20 next to John 3. We start with the rich man and Lazarus as a mirror, asking why comfort can make us blind to a neighbor at the gate, then move into the millennial reign, the first resurrection, and the moment the books are opened at the great white throne. That’s where the line gets clear: works can’t rescue the dead apart from Christ, and yet the Book of Life still welcomes names. The lake of fire is not theater; it’s the end of a path. But no one has to go there. From the darkness of Hades, we turn to a night meeting: Nicodemus and Jesus, born of water and the Spirit, and what it means to be born again. The wind blows where it wishes; you can’t see the birth, only the change. “God so loved” becomes more than a sign in a stadium—it’s the decisive act of a God who gives what costs him everything. Belief isn’t a nod; it’s placing your weight on Jesus rather than your works, your vibe, or your favorite teacher. Light has come. The question is whether we step toward it. We also speak to real-life pressure—thin wallets, sparse work, and bad headlines—and anchor courage in a promise: the hairs on your head are numbered. If you’re exploring faith, consider the simplest next step: ask God to make you new and trust Christ. If you’re already following Jesus, look beyond comfort, pray for the people at your gate, and share the hope that defeats the second death. If this conversation helped you see judgment and grace more clearly, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can find it too. Support the show

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  6. ٢٥ يناير

    What You Believe About Hell Changes How You Live Today

    Send us a text What if our definition of success is upside down? We open Luke 16 and step into the story of Lazarus and the rich man to rethink life, death, and what lasts. Through vivid contrasts—a beggar carried by angels and a wealthy man waking in torment—we confront the reality of Hades, the nearness of paradise, and why eternal perspective reshapes every decision we make today. We move beyond clichés to hard questions with hopeful answers: Is there consciousness after death? What is the difference between Hades and the lake of fire? Why does Jesus say Scripture is enough even when people ask for a sign? We explore how Revelation 20 frames the first resurrection, the great white throne judgment, and the second death, and why those truths empower courage for believers rather than fear. Along the way, we point to the heart of the gospel: no one has to face final judgment apart from grace, because Jesus came not to condemn but to save. This conversation aims at your Monday, not just your theology. If a single second in hell would light a fire for evangelism, how do we cultivate that urgency without despair or guilt? We talk about loving the person at your gate, trading comfort for calling, and trusting that all things work together for good for those who love God. Expect clear teaching, practical reflection, and a renewed desire to see names written in the book of life. If this resonated, share it with someone who needs hope, subscribe for future verse-by-verse studies, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps the message of grace reach one more person. Support the show

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  7. ٢٤ يناير

    Two Lives, Two Deaths, Two Destinies In Luke 16

    Send us a text Why do some people who seem far from God thrive while faithful people struggle? We sat with Luke 16 and the story of the rich man and Lazarus to face that question without flinching. What looks like favor at the feast can hide a famine of the soul, and what looks like lack at the gate can be kept by God’s quiet care. We pressed beyond the surface to examine how Jesus dismantles the idea that prosperity proves righteousness and instead points us toward a different treasure: the abundance of peace. Walking through Psalm 37, we unpack the pull of envy and the power of trust. “Delight yourself in the Lord” is not a trick to get more stuff; it’s the path that reshapes what we want. As delight grows, God plants new desires—holiness, deeper fellowship, freedom from sin, and a hunger for his kingdom. We trace how those desires change daily choices, quiet anxious comparison, and free us to see people at our gates with compassion rather than suspicion. The turning point comes with death, where illusions end. Lazarus is carried by angels to Abraham’s bosom, while the rich man wakes in torment, fully conscious and painfully aware. We talk candidly about Hades, judgment, and why Jesus’ exclusive claim—“I am the way, the truth, and the life”—is not narrow cruelty but rescuing clarity. This conversation invites you to trade the fragile currency of status for the lasting wealth of peace, to let God rewrite your desires, and to measure success by eternity, not the moment. If this message moved you, share it with a friend, subscribe for future teachings, and leave a review to help others find the show. What desire is God reshaping in your heart today? Support the show

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  8. ١٥ يناير

    Stewardship Over Ownership

    Send us a text A kingdom was expected overnight, but Jesus told a story that reshaped the timeline and the task. Walking through Luke 19, we explore the parable of the minas and what it means to live between a King’s departure and his return. The nobleman goes away to receive a kingdom, entrusts each servant with one mina, and later settles accounts. That single instruction—do business till I come—becomes a blueprint for faithful, everyday discipleship. We unpack how stewardship replaces the myth of ownership. Money, time, gifts, and even relationships are not possessions to control but trusts to cultivate. Pastor Ken draws a straight line from Jeremiah 29 to modern life: build, plant, raise families, and seek the peace of your city, even in a cultural “Babylon.” Far from passivity or panic, waiting looks like vocational excellence, generous living, and steady love for people God treasures. We also confront the hard edge of the story—the citizens who refuse the King—and trace it to the trial before Pilate where the crowd cries, “We have no king but Caesar.” The cross becomes the watershed: the rejected King secures salvation and promises to return. When he does, he will ask what we did with what he entrusted. Some will show tenfold fruit, others five, and some will only reveal a handkerchief and excuses. The difference isn’t talent; it’s trust and obedience. Expect rewards that far exceed the scale of our inputs—authority over cities for faithful trading in small things. By the end, you’ll have a renewed vision for your daily calling: invest your mina, honor the people God placed in your care, and work with hope anchored in the coming kingdom. If this message stirs you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what mina will you put to work this week? Support the show

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Heed The Word is the online Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Ken Davis of Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro, a non-denominational church in Joshua, Texas. We are committed to bringing our listeners the Word of God by simply teaching the Bible simply. It is our hope that these broadcasts will encourage you to believe in Jesus Christ, and to grow as His disciple as you walk worthy of the calling with which we have been called.Our latest episodes are a rebroadcast of our "Heed the Word" radio program.  These episodes were originally broadcast on KDKR.  At that time our church was located in Burleson, Texas though we have since relocated to Joshua.  Additionally, these episodes indicate that CD copies can be ordered, but as they are now available through our podcast, we are no longer offering physical copies of these messages.  It is our continued hope that these Bible teachings are an encouragement to you and we appreciate you joining us here on Heed the Word!

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