Factor Points Collective
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSimple, Effective Christian Discipleship through WORSHIPING, LEARNING and SERVING.
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The Mystery and Miracle of the Wise Men
December 27, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe New Testament doesn't give us a ton of information about who the wisemen that visited Jesus were. Yet enough is revealed to help us, with the Holy Spirit's help, see what is most probable and answer the mystery as to WHY eastern, pagan wisemen would go out their way to visit and worship and Jewish child-King. Support the show
The Church and Discipleship: An Interview with Bill Hull
September 08, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThis interview is from fall 2019 in which I interview Bill Hull, who is a pastor, disciple-maker and author of over 30 books on discipleship! We discuss his experience with churches and church leaders as it relates to disciple-making and gives insight on where we can go from here to better fulfill the Great Commission given to us in Mathew 28:19, "Go therefor and make disciples..." Support the show
Just Faith It! Part 3: What is GREAT FAITH? Learning to Walk By Faith
August 17, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn the final teaching of this 3 part series, Joseph Sissac breaks down the only two times Jesus declared that someone had great FAITH. What was it about the faith of two Gentiles that caused Jesus to marvel at their faith? You'll find out in Just Faith It Part 3, and you'll learn how you also can walk with Great Faith. Faith doesn't have to be complex or difficult. The walk of faith should be adventurous, exciting, transforming and fulfilling. Get ready to take your faith walk to the next...
Just Faith It! Part 2: How Do We Get FAITH? A Bible Study on Learning to Walk By Faith
August 11, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBHere in Part 2 of this teaching series called Just Faith It!, Joseph Sissac breaks down how you can get TRUE, BIBLICAL FAITH. If faith is necessary to please God, then knowing how to get faith is just as important. He also breaks down the fact that not all faiths are equal and our focus should be on walking in Biblical Faith, not one that's founded on anything in the world. Check out Just Faith It! Part 1 and learn why we need faith and how to define it. SUBSCRIBE to the Factor Points Dis...
Just Faith It! Part 1: Why Do We Need FAITH and How Does the Bible Define It?
August 02, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThis is part 1 of a 3 part teaching series/Bible Study presented by Joseph Sissac on living by faith. Many religions use the word faith, but the Christian Bible gives clear definition and instruction as to how to attain faith and the necessity of it in our lives. Part 1: Why Do We Need Faith and How Does the Bible Define It? Part 2: How Do I Get Faith? Part 3: What is GREAT Faith? ***Subscribe to Factor Points Discipleship YouTube Channel for more SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE DISCIPLESHIP. Support ...
Breaking the Cycle of Repeat Sin: Walking in the Redemption Part 3
July 19, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBGod has "lavished" us with His grace and make it "abound" toward us to equip us for every possible struggle, temptation or attack we might face! In the episode Joseph Sissac wraps us this teaching series be breaking down what grace is and how has made it available to us in abundance to walk in victory. Listen to this powerful message and be inspired, encouraged and equipped to walk in the redemption like never before. Grace is more than God's unmerited, undeserved favor. It's also God's limi...
Break the Cycle of Repeat Sin: Walking in the Redemption Part 2
July 13, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode Joseph Sissac takes a deeper dive into the Word to to give greater understanding of walking in the redemption and living in victory over temptation and sin. Our victory is not only in our understanding, but also in our application. This teaching will empower you to walk in freedom from the power of sin and shame, and embrace the fullness of what Christ has accomplished for you on the cross. Be blessed and know that "whom the Son sets free is free indeed". Support the show
Walking as the Redeemed
June 25, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB"Whom the Son has set free is free indeed!" It's a popular verse that many can quote, but unfortunately there are also many who still live as though they remain in captivity and not as the redeemed. In this first episode of the third season of the Factor Points Podcast, Joseph Sissac delivers a wake-up message to the backslidden, depressed, shamed, repeat-offender, etc., who continues to feel like they're stuck in a life of bondage to sin. The power of redemption is real and Christ did a fi...
Break the Cycle of Repeat Sin: Walking as the Redeemed Part 1
June 25, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB"Whom the Son has set free is free indeed!" It's a popular verse that many can quote, but unfortunately there are also many who still live as though they remain in captivity and not as the redeemed. In this first episode of the third season of the Factor Points Podcast, Joseph Sissac delivers a wake-up message to the backslidden, depressed, ashamed, repeat-offender, etc., who continues to feel like they're stuck in a life of bondage to sin. The power of redemption is real and Christ did a f...
Our Most Important Work Part 2
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThere are so many things we can get overwhelmingly busy with as Christians yet often still feel unfulfilled and discouraged. The solution is to align our hearts with the heart of God the Father and discovery Our Most Important Work. In this episode Joseph Sissac takes a deeper look at the eternally important practice of knowing God in an intimate relationship as disciples of Jesus Christ. Get ready to go deeper with the simplicity of KNOWING HIM, the only true God (John 17:3). Support the show
Our Most Important Work Part 1
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's becoming more common to hear more people discussing Bible verses that deal with the end-times. In this episode, Jospeh Sissac dives into Matthew 7 where Jesus speaks to those who called Him Lord, but were not permitted into the Kingdom. Here is where we find "Our Most Important Work". Listen and be encouraged that by the grace of God you can live the life that Christ lived, died and rose for us all to have. Support the show
Prayer is a MUST!
March 13, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this stand-alone teaching Joseph Sissac highlights the importance of having an effective, consistent prayer life to fulfill our God-given purposes. If it's God-given, it must be God-dependent. The way we bridge the gap from the natural to the super-natural is through prayer. This episode will encourage you to be more like Jesus. Prayer like He prayed and fulfill your calling and purpose just as He did. Support the show
E3:20 It's All JOY!
February 24, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBNope not finished yet with E3:20! There's more to learn about the powerful connection between Ephesians 3:20 and James 1:2-4. In this episode Joseph Sissac goes deeper into understanding and applying the uncommon practice of counting it ALL JOY when we go through trials in life. This habit is essential to developing the E3:20 mindset. Support the show
E3:20 The Endurance Factor
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBHere in the final episode of the E3:20 series, Joseph Sissac dives in to the connection between Ephesians 3:20 and James 1:2-4. What does endurance have to do with the superabundance of God? You'll have to tune in to find out and you won't be disappointed! Learn more about overcoming the circumstances that often cause us to lose our E3:20 mindset. Learn to endure and experience all that God has for you. Support the show
E3:20 The Superabundant Mindset
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBLet's keep going deeper with learning about Ephesians 3:20 and how to apply to our lives. In this episode, Joseph Sissac looks at the correlation between Eph. 3:20 and Rom. 8:28 and how it reveals the unchanging, superabundant nature of God no matter what situation we may face. This teaching will encourage you to trust God at His Word. Believe that He is whom He said He is, and He'll do what He said He's do. Support the show
E3:20 Expect MORE!
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MBEphesians chapter 3 and verse 20 is a very well-known and often quoted verse. Yet there's much to this verse than one might realize. In this first episode of Season 2 of the FactorPoints Podcast, Joseph Sissac take a deeper look at the SUPERABUNDANT ability of God and how we can develop an E3:20 mindset. It's time for our self-imposed limits to be removed and witness God be God as His grace and power is working on our behalf. You'll want to listen to this entire series multiple times! Sup...
Sheltered in the Savior
April 13, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDue to the current conditions in the world because of a global pandemic, Easter 2020 has been one like no other. Or is it? In this episode of the Factor Points Podcast Joseph Sissac compares this very unique shelter-in-place Resurrection Sunday to that of the very first one experienced by the Jesus' disciples. You'll discover that there's not only much more in common than we might think, there's also much to learn and be encouraged by from the first day of Jesus' resurrection over 2,000 year...
The GREATNESS of Good Friday
April 10, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBFactor Points is back with a special message for a very special RESURRECTION weekend. As believers around the world are remembering and celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Christ our Savior from their homes, Jospeh Sissac delivers a Good Friday message to directly answer the question, "Why is this Friday GOOD?". With Biblical insight and practical application, you'll gain greater appreciation for the GREATNESS of Good Friday from Episode 012 of the Factor Points Podcast. This is ...
The Disciple's Hope Part 3
December 30, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIdentifying and transitioning from a false, man-made HOPE, to a God-breathed HOPE can often be difficult. WHY? Because of the very strong emotions and desires associated with HOPE and the pressures of circumstances and external expectations. But there's HOPE for HOPE! In this final episode of the teaching series entitled, "The Disciple's HOPE" and the last teaching of 2019, Joseph Sissac revisits the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4 to help us understand what it means to "hope aga...
The Disciple's Hope Part 2
December 30, 2019 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBHOPE can be deceiving. Why? Because we're all capable of falling into the trap of placing our hope in the wrong thing. We can also bury our hopes deep down due to repeat disappointment and failure. In part 2 of the this year-end series called "The Disciple's Hope", Joseph Sissac looks at another example from the Old Testament and teaches on evaluating and discerning the difference between a false hope and a true hope. Get ready to learn and be encouraged in the HOPE that doesn't disappoint. ...
The Disciple's HOPE Part 1
December 13, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHope is an ESSENTIAL element of walking in Biblical FAITH. And walking by faith is something every follower of Christ is called to do. In this first episode of a year-ending series, Joseph Sissac takes a deeper look at the importance of HOPE in the life of a disciple of Christ, giving clear definitions and relevant Biblical examples. You'll be both challenged and encouraged to evaluate what you're hoping in, and make sure that you are indeed hoping in the Lord. Support the show (https://www...
Take Your Meds Part 5
November 17, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe final episode in this teaching series looks at the place in scripture where we see the word "MEDITATE" repeated the most, Psalm 119. Joseph Sissac breaks down how God made mankind and the His Word to work together to fulfill His divine design. God is the manufacturer, you are the product and the Word of God is the instruction manual. Through this teaching you'll be encouraged to make Biblical meditation a way of life. Support the show (https://www.factorpoints.com/donate)
Take Your Meds Part 4
November 05, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn Part 4 of our teaching series called "Take Your Meds" we look at an example from scripture of someone with a tremendous vision from the Lord who used meditation to carry them through to realizing the promises of God. We can all do it, IF we all do it. We can worry about what could happen. Or meditate on what God declared will happen. This episode also includes our first meditative prayer audio during the last 5 minutes.
Take Your Meds Part 3
October 28, 2019 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this third teaching on Biblical meditation we take a look at Psalm 1 and again find out just how powerful and life-changing God's plan for meditation is. Our minds can and will be transformed when we make the choice to use our minds the way God intended. Like a tree planted by a stream, Biblical meditation connects us to the wisdom, promises and power of God, no matter what season of life we're going through.
Take Your Meds Part 2
October 20, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBJoseph Sissac continues to go deeper in understanding what Biblical meditation is all about by taking a closer look at the experiences of Joshua and the Children of Israel. You'll learn that we can all grow and change if we focus on the right information. Meditation is not just for those who do yoga or practice Buddhism. It's for the disciple of Jesus Christ to put to work and experience great success. In this episode you'll learn the role that the heart plays in our decision-making and medi...
Take Your Meds Part 1
October 13, 2019 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBFactorPoints are daily habits to keep us ON POINT with our purpose in Christ. One foundational habit we can all have in order to experience greater success is Biblical mediation. No need to sit with your legs crossed, touching your thumbs and index fingers together while you hum. Biblical meditation is all about focusing on God's Word and promises to His children. This episode is Part 1 of the first FactorPoints Podcast teaching series that you help understand and apply this incredibly power...
FactorPoints Episode 003: The Truth About Discipleship
October 05, 2019 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBThere are many born-again believers who have not began to actively engage the process true discipleship and transformation. Anyone that's tried to live the Christian life and fallen short will admit that going to church alone is not the answer. In this episode of the FactorPoints Podcast, Joseph Sissac discusses The Great Commission and how making disciples is Jesus' plan for His church to grow and flourish. We all have what it takes to be better. But not everyone puts in the work to make it...
FactorPoints Episode 002: Staying On Point
September 30, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBYou'll hear it over and over again as you listen to the FactorPoints Podcast... STAY ON POINT! In this episode Joseph Sissac continues to help you gain a better understanding of why this ministry and podcast exist and what it means to "stay on point" and why it's important. There are plenty of things in this world that can get you OFF POINT. It's our hope that FactorPoints will provide encouragement and resources to remain focused and fixed on what matters most.
FactorPoints Episode 001: From the Beginning
September 15, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBIn this first episode Joseph Sissac gives a brief history of how the FactorPoints Ministry and podcast came to be. He explains the goal of the podcast and describes how it can be of benefit to your personal Christian walk. In a world that's full of so many distractions that can get us off task and off point, FactorPoints exist to help you stay ON POINT with the PURPOSE and PLAN that God has for your life.