Come On Up

Come on up to the mountain as we seek to learn more from the Lord through His Word! Pastor Carl of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina simply teaches through the Word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Listen here or on the radio! Come On Up airs weekdays at 3:30PM and 10:30PM on WSKY - WEZZ in Waynesville - 97.5 FM / 970 AM and in Asheville - 102.9 FM / 1230 AM . “Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.” - Isaiah 2:3 Support Come On Up at TheMountainCross.com/donate.

Come On Up is a religion podcast hosted by The Mountain Cross, with 193 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Mountain Cross hosts Come On Up, a religion show with 193 episodes published.

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  Episode #194

  Acts 6 and True Freedom That Reaches The Soul

  Oct 1, 202628 minS2026

  Send us a note! Freedom is a word we throw around, but what if the kind you need most has nothing to do with your circumstances and everything to do with your soul? We start with the gospel promise that Jesus Christ sets us free from sin, from ourselves, and from the judgment we could never outrun and we ask why anyone would resist that kind of rescue. Then we walk verse by verse through Acts 6 as the early church faces an uncomfortable test: a complaint that Hellenist widows are being neglected in daily care. We talk honestly about how conflict can show up even among believers, how cultural differences can widen gaps, and why the apostles refuse to choose between Bible teaching and practical mercy. Their solution is simple and radical: keep prayer and the ministry of the Word central, and appoint trustworthy, Spirit-filled servants to lead hands-on ministry so no one gets overlooked. From there, Stephen takes center stage. Though chosen to serve, he becomes a bold witness, and opposition rises from the synagogue of the Freedmen. When arguments fail, false witnesses accuse him of speaking against Moses, the law, and the temple and Stephen answers by telling Israel’s story from Abraham to Joseph to Moses, showing a God who cannot be contained by buildings, tradition, or power. If you want biblical teaching on church leadership, deacons, unity, and Spirit-filled courage, this one will stretch you. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find clear Bible teaching and real hope. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com .

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  Episode #193

  Fear Of God Over Fear Of People

  Sep 30, 202628 minS2026

  Send us a note! Pressure has a way of revealing what actually runs our life: the fear of people or the fear of God. We walk through Acts 5 as the apostles are hauled before the council, accused of spreading dangerous teaching, and threatened for speaking the name of Jesus. What stands out is not just the conflict, but the clarity. The leaders worry about public backlash and protecting their position, while Peter and the apostles keep pointing to the risen Christ, repentance, and forgiveness of sins. We talk honestly about what “We ought to obey God rather than men” means and what it does not mean. It is not a spiritual slogan that excuses ego, impulse, or harsh speech. It is the fruit of surrender to Jesus, where we respect governing authorities until obedience would require disobedience to God’s Word. From there, the passage turns to Gamaliel’s surprisingly wise counsel: if something is merely human, it will fade, but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it without fighting God Himself. That warning also forces a heart-check about zeal, religious certainty, and the subtle ways our flesh can masquerade as God’s voice. The apostles leave beaten and rejoicing, then return to daily preaching Jesus as the Christ. We pray for the same Holy Spirit boldness, endurance under persecution, and love that refuses to quit. If this message strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this verse-by-verse Bible teaching. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com .

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  Episode #192

  When God Answers Prayer in Acts 5

  Sep 29, 202628 minS2026

  Send us a note! Getting an answered prayer can feel like pure relief and sometimes like a rush of joy but what if God’s “yes” is aimed at something deeper than the outcome you wanted? We talk about the tension every Christian feels: bringing our real desires to God while learning that he is not a genie. When the Lord meets us in our weakness, he’s inviting us into trust, Scripture-shaped thinking, and a closer walk with Jesus Christ. From there, we open Acts 5 and trace the early church in a moment of honesty and power. After the heavy warning of Ananias and Sapphira, we watch the apostles preach in Solomon’s porch, see believers added daily, and wrestle with why some people admire the work of God yet hesitate to jump in fully. Then the miracles escalate, including the strange scene of people hoping Peter’s shadow might bring healing. We unpack why God sometimes honors imperfect faith, how signs and wonders point beyond physical healing, and why the gospel offers the restoration we most need: repentance, forgiveness of sins, and new life through the Holy Spirit. Opposition quickly follows. The Sadducees move to silence the message, prison doors close, and God opens them again. The apostles return to preach “the words of this life,” forcing a choice that still confronts us today: fear of people or fear of the Lord. We end with Peter’s clear line in the sand, “We ought to obey God rather than men,” and a call to live boldly, lovingly, and faithfully when pressure rises. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or the prayer that most changed you. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com .

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  Episode #191

  Wholehearted Giving

  Sep 28, 202628 minS2026

  Send us a note! Ananias and Sapphira didn’t get confronted for giving “too little” they got confronted for pretending. That single detail flips how many of us think about church giving, generosity, and what it means to live for God instead of living for applause. Pastor Carl walks through Acts 4–5 and contrasts two postures: Barnabas’s open-handed surrender and a couple’s carefully managed image. We talk about tithing as an acknowledgement that everything we have belongs to the Lord, and why Christian stewardship is less about percentages and more about ownership. Along the way, we connect the early church after Pentecost to everyday decisions you and I face: comfort vs calling, self-protection vs sacrifice, building our own kingdom vs serving Christ. The message also brings in key passages that sharpen the heart issue behind every “good deed.” From 2 Corinthians 9 on cheerful giving, to Matthew 6 on charitable deeds done to be seen, to Revelation 3 and the warning to a lukewarm church, the through-line stays clear: God wants honesty, repentance, and real relationship more than religious performance. If you’ve ever wondered why generosity feels tense, why motives get mixed, or how to return to joy and freedom in God’s grace, this is for you. Subscribe for more teaching through the book of Acts, share this with a friend who needs a reset on giving and motives, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com .

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  Come On Up

  Weekend Edition - Hearing Before Speaking

  Sep 26, 202628 min

  Send us a note! God’s glory overwhelms Ezekiel, then God lifts him up, fills him with the Spirit, and sends him to speak with courage to a rebellious people. We walk through the throne vision, the commission, and the strange command to eat the scroll so God’s Word becomes part of us before we share it. • the thunderous sound and blazing imagery around God’s throne and why it matters for worship • Ezekiel falling on his face and being set on his feet by the Spirit • the difference between trying harder and relying on the Holy Spirit for boldness • being sent to stubborn, shameless hearts and speaking God’s words rather than our opinions • faithfulness over results, leaving repentance and change in God’s hands • eating the scroll as a picture of receiving Scripture deeply and letting it reshape us • God’s Word tasting sweet like honey and turning bitter as we grasp sin and coming judgment • Ezekiel sitting with the captives in silence, learning before speaking If these verse by verse Bible studies are encouraging your walk with Christ, would you prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? Your financial gift helps keep Come On Up on the air, reaching listeners with the teaching of God's Word. To make a secure donation, visit themountaincross.com slash donate. Or purchase a Scripture-based T-shirt at WearTheWordProject.com. Wear Scripture, share the Truth, start a conversation! Thank you for partnering with us in sharing the gospel. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com .

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