Sweet Jesus

About Sweet Jesus

Tired of all the drama in churches and religious institutions? Feel like Christians represent everything but the One they claim to? Ever wonder where Jesus is in all of this? Let's talk about Jesus and His Kingdom.

Publisher

Emil Gretarsson

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jul 2020

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

242 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Knowin' Ain't Goin'! | Why Christians Need to Get MOVED! | EP-216

   MOVE IT OR LOSE IT!You know Jesus loves you. You know He calls you to love your neighbor. You know there are people all around you who desperately need Him.So why aren't you doing something about it?As we like to say in Open ARMS, “Knowin' ain't goin'!”In EP-216, we're diving into Chapters 14 and 15 of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus, exploring what actually MOTIVATES Christians to get off the sidelines and participate in God's mission.We have opportunities. We have the ability. But do we have the MOTIVATION?And that leads to a challenging question:When was the last time you repented of something you DIDN'T do?Most of us recognize that lying, stealing, cheating, and hurting others are sins. But what about the opportunities we missed to love someone? The neighbor we ignored? The person we could have encouraged? The relationship we never bothered to develop? The opportunity to share Jesus that we let slip away?The Bible calls these sins of omission—the good we should have done but failed to do.But this isn't about beating ourselves up with guilt!Jesus died for ALL our sins, including the things we've left undone. And through His forgiveness and the power of the Holy Spirit, He gives us a new beginning, a renewed heart, and a reason to live differently.Consider David's prayer in Psalm 51: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.”And what follows? A renewed desire to help others discover God's mercy!In this episode, we'll discuss how repentance, forgiveness, gratitude, and the Holy Spirit can move us from knowing what we should do to actually DOING it.So what has God placed before you that you've been putting off?It's time to get MOVED!Based on Chapters 14–15 of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus, by Bruce Jaeger with Emil Gretarsson.If this conversation encourages you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to make a greater difference for Christ.You can also pick up a copy of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus and learn how God can use ordinary relationships to accomplish extraordinary things.📖 Grab the book: https://a.co/d/0iSjmoXp❤️ Like, subscribe, and share — let’s keep Jesus the Main Thing!Know any kids in need of quality books? Check out our children's books:🔗 Nobody's Nola: https://a.co/d/0hvUDTqN🔗 Nola's Icelandic Adventure: https://a.co/d/09e72YSt🔗 Nola's Nantucket Rescue: https://a.co/d/00EAZgMI#OpenARMS #MoveItOrLoseIt #ShareJesus #ChristianLiving #SinsOfOmission #Repentance #RelationalEvangelism #FaithInAction #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship #LoveYourNeighbor #ConnectingPeopleToJesus #EverydayMission #LCMS

2. 

   25 Oct 2026

   What's Holding You Back? | Overcoming the Obstacles to Sharing Jesus | EP-215

   But, but, but…! What's YOUR excuse?We know Jesus calls us to love our neighbors, build relationships, and share the Good News. So why don't we do it more often?Maybe we're too busy. Maybe we're uncomfortable around certain people. Maybe we're afraid of rejection, worried about saying the wrong thing, or simply reluctant to step outside our comfort zones.We've all got our excuses. But are they keeping us from something incredibly important?In EP-215 of our Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus podcast, we're discussing Chapter 13, “But, But . . .”, and confronting the obstacles that keep ordinary Christians from participating in God's extraordinary mission.Hebrews 12 encourages us to throw off everything that hinders us and run the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.That includes recognizing the attitudes, fears, prejudices, and priorities that keep us from connecting people to Him.The good news? Jesus doesn't abandon us to overcome these obstacles on our own. He has already accomplished our salvation through His death and resurrection, and His Holy Spirit continues to work in us, transforming our hearts and empowering us for His mission.So what's holding YOU back?Join us as we talk about getting past our excuses, loving people like Jesus, and taking practical steps to connect the people around us to Him.Based on Chapter 13 of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus, by Bruce Jaeger with Emil Gretarsson.If this conversation encourages you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to make a greater difference for Christ.You can also pick up a copy of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus and learn how God can use ordinary relationships to accomplish extraordinary things.📖 Grab the book: https://a.co/d/0iSjmoXp❤️ Like, subscribe, and share — let’s keep Jesus the Main Thing!Know any kids in need of quality books? Check out our children's books:🔗 Nobody's Nola: https://a.co/d/0hvUDTqN🔗 Nola's Icelandic Adventure: https://a.co/d/09e72YSt🔗 Nola's Nantucket Rescue: https://a.co/d/00EAZgMI#ChurchLeadership #JesusChangesLives #NeighborLove #MissionField #OpenARMS #ShareJesus #ChristianLiving #Evangelism #RelationalEvangelism #NoMoreExcuses #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #Discipleship #GreatCommission #HolySpirit #ConnectingPeopleToJesus #LoveYourNeighbor #EverydayMission #LCMS #BlessOthers #LoveLikeJesus

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   EP-199 | Faith Alone? Understanding the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25)

   How do Lutherans read the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats? In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus separates the righteous from the unrighteous based on their deeds. On the surface, this text can look like salvation by works.In this video, we dive into this passage from a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) perspective. We explore how true faith naturally produces good works, yet salvation remains entirely a gift of God's grace through Jesus Christ.Key Topics Covered:The distinction between Law and Gospel in Matthew 25.Why the "sheep" are surprised by their own good deeds.How Christ's righteousness is the sole basis for our salvation.The proper role of good works in the Christian life. If this conversation encourages you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to make a greater difference for Christ.You can also pick up a copy of Open ARMS: Connecting People to Jesus and learn how God can use ordinary relationships to accomplish extraordinary things.📖 Grab the book: https://a.co/d/0iSjmoXp (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2tEQ1JxXzU5M0l6Uk9zdmtyQmw2M3xBTl9pYzRjclN2c05RbG9rVVpQNFNUTk5fekl5M2d3VVdPd3FuYkQtSlI2WnF1QWlDS3RlMHJmbXg4dUZvaklIUEVkc0pOdlVZMHhhSl9DSUx0ZmVOeXVIZng1LUhMZkF2ZzNi&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0iSjmoXp&v=IRqClzbyyeM)❤️ Like, subscribe, and share — let’s keep Jesus the Main Thing!Know any kids in need of quality books? Check out our children's books:🔗 Nobody's Nola: https://a.co/d/0hvUDTqN (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUmtQZWtVNE1jcDBINWlEcnUtMGZXRnxBTl9pYzRmcEYyRzNYcUtmbHVta3RXNmVWX29CRkVzT3p4UlhBMXhQbWlDTkJFbW1OZEs1UEs4SzFhellZMVNkSTg0WGlidFJTMzRXR1FHdzhnOXJBa2pFQ0pHNVJQQ1AtOEhX&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0hvUDTqN&v=IRqClzbyyeM)🔗 Nola's Icelandic Adventure: https://a.co/d/09e72YSt (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUi1VYnNYalc1dGVUNkphWVFvQ0UzdXxBTl9pYzRmOHJQRlpHRXhSaGZQRDZHZzFWQmVHX1lSSHQ1TFZOS0JmTC1KSXBlQTRxbjlfQlpINHpSM2RBWGswRDlDV0JJWTlfRDlPWThCUVdVNk5XMlk1UmJRVHRWWG44QWZC&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F09e72YSt&v=IRqClzbyyeM)🔗 Nola's Nantucket Rescue: https://a.co/d/00EAZgMI (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUjA3amY0UlZwZEROYnFSZWY3c016cXxBTl9pYzRmSjk2RW5zd25qX2lhSTFZMkF2d3RhRTN6RXg5RkNYNzdKV0I0QWM1QXllWkdmR041MnF5VXliSXhILTJ6OU5LLWVtSHFOMUp1bWItd05DVGVrSGVReklaZVhmTERs&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F00EAZgMI&v=IRqClzbyyeM) #LCMS #Lutheran #Matthew25 #TheologicalReflection #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #Christalone #scripturealone #solideogloria #BibleStudy #ReformationTheology #Jesus #BodyofChrist #loveoneanother #compassion #service

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