Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts
622 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWeekly Bible teaching from Pastor Jim Thomas at Holly Springs Bible Fellowship in Hornick, Iowa.
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1 John 4:8-21
March 23, 2014 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.4 MBJohn wants us to realize that love originates from God. God set the example and gives us the power to love in the same way. He demands that if we are going to call ourselves believers, we show love to those around us.
1 John 4:1-7
March 16, 2014 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBJohn writes to encourage us to be careful as believers. He wants us to follow God and not be lead astray by the error of the enemy. Learn to practice discernment and be able to spot the counterfeit teachings that come in our culture.
Lael & Chris
March 09, 2014 05:00 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBSince our Pastor was out of town, 2 of our church Board members spoke for the service. Lael Steinhoff preached from Luke 16:19-31 (the Rich man and Lazarus) and Chris Hanner spoke from Psalm 27:14
Church Family Update (March 2014)
March 02, 2014 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.76 MBWe spent the first part of the service talking about our future and what God is currently doing within our church family. We normally do not post these meetings, but inclement weather kept about half of our church family away. We are posting this to help keep our entire church family updated on what God is doing.
1 John 3:21-24
March 02, 2014 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.25 MBJohn reminds us that a life of Fellowship is a life of confidence and assurance. This is produced when we obey and please God on a daily basis. It is the result of a life that is genuinely abiding in Christ.
1 John 3:19,20
February 23, 2014 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBJohn reminds us that Satan is at work to get us to question our faith and our desire to follow God. It is important that we examine our lives before God, and assure our hearts before God. John wants each of us to be assured that we are people of "the truth".
1 John 3:11-18
February 16, 2014 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBJohn encourages us to look at how we see the world. We should not love just with our words, but with our life. A true believer does not harbor hatred in his heart because his heart is filled with the Love of God and there is no room for hatred.
1 John 3:8-10
February 09, 2014 05:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBA believers life is marked by righteousness. Sin does not characterize his life. As a believer he seeks to follow the "righteous one". "That one" came to destroy the works of the devil and the power of sin. If we are genuinely born of God, our lives will resemble Christ because we will take on the characteristics of our father who adopted us into his family.
1 John 3:4-8
February 02, 2014 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MBJohn writes so we can know we are believers. He encourages us to look at how we view sin and our beliefs and practices regarding sin in our lives. May each of us abide in Christ and following His leading for our lives this week.
1 John 2:26-3:3
January 26, 2014 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBJohn challenges us to live as Children of God. We are His children now and our righteous and loving Father loves us and desires only the best for His Children. Let us live in the hope and confidence of a Father who loves and cares for us.
1 John 2:26-28
January 19, 2014 05:00 - 38 minutes - 18.3 MBJohn wants us to experience the voice and leading of God. He encourages us to stick close to Christ and abide and remain in Him through everything. Should He come this week or call you home into His presence, may you stand confident that your life has been about stuff that matters.
1 John 2:22-25
January 12, 2014 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.8 MBJohn reminds us to be willing to challenge the lies that Satan uses in our life. Acknowledge the fact that he is constantly lying to you. The way to know error is to surround yourself with the truths and teachings of God's Word. Walk in obedience and trust to experience not just life, but life that is eternal.
1 John 2:18-21
January 05, 2014 05:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBJohn wants you to recognize those among us that are against Christ. He challenges us to stay faithful and acknowledge the anointing that we possess. Allow God to use you this week for His purposes and plans.
Herod - When the unexpected happens
December 22, 2013 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBMatthew 2: 13-23 - Matthew reminds us that God can change and use is no matter what our past. God will make a way in the most difficult of circumstances. I trust you can call him your God and your SAVIOR. Note: December 29th is a testimony service that will not be recorded.
A New King - Matthew 2:1-12
December 15, 2013 05:00 - 36 minutes - 17.4 MBThe Christmas story reminds us of the importance of responding to God when he directs and leads us. The result of obedience is that God provides and knows what is best. His timing and ways are not ours. Trust and follow Him wholeheartedly this week.
1 John 2:15-17
December 08, 2013 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBJohn challenges us to examine our real love. We cannot love the world's system and claim to love God. They are mutually exclusive. Invest your life and legacy in things that have an eternal value, instead of investing in things that will pass away one day.
1 John 2:10-14
December 01, 2013 05:00 - 47 minutes - 22.5 MBJohn challenges to grow into the people God wants us to be. God's ultimate goal is for us to act as fathers guiding and directing believers into a healthy relationship and fellowship with God so that they may impact others. That is what genuinely spirituality looks like.
1 John 2:7-9
November 24, 2013 05:00 - 35 minutes - 17.1 MBJohn challenges us to love as Christ loved. That means that we cannot harbor hatred, bitterness or anger in our heart toward anyone. Christ set the example of what it means to love even our enemies and we are challenged this week to do the same.
1 John 2:3 - 6
November 17, 2013 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBJohn challenges us to have the assurance of our relationship with our heavenly father. May you walk in fellowship and allow Him to work through you in what He desires to accomplish this week.
1 John 1:8-2:2
November 10, 2013 05:00 - 31 minutes - 15 MBJohn reminds us that in order to genuinely walk with God, we must be honest about our sin and the things that are hindering our growth as a believer. Christ stands on our behalf doing everything to make give us a real genuine relationship with the father. May we confess and deal with the things that are hurting that fellowship.
1 John 1:5-7
November 03, 2013 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBFellowship is essential to our relationship with Christ. We must make sure that we are walking in the light that God provides through His Word and others. As we deal with our own lives, we are better equipped to be light in a very dark world.
1 John 1:1-4
October 27, 2013 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.9 MBReal Christianity is sourced in a personal relationship with a living Christ. It involves fellowship with God and His people. It can and will produce a mature joy in your life in this world.
Jeremiah 16
October 20, 2013 04:00 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBJeremiah 46-52 = God may be asking something difficult from you. Be obedient. God will be patient with each of us, but He has drawn a line. Allow Him to use you and stay faithful no matter what the cost.
Jeremiah 15
October 13, 2013 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16.6 MBJeremiah 40 - 45 = God wants His children to be people of discernment. Test and try things to see whether they are from God or satan. Decide now - you will honor God no matter what the world or the culture says. In the end, God will honor that. If you choose to ignore God, you do so to your own peril.
Jeremiah 14
October 06, 2013 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBJeremiah 37-39 We are reminded that God is loving and patient, but he is also just and righteous. He wants us to surrender our will each day. He desires for us to be obedient and faithful to Him as we live our daily lives. He will honor those who honor Him.
Baby Dedication / Parenting
September 29, 2013 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.8 MBThis message includes a Baby Dedication Service and a message on parenting. The message is from Genesis 3 and Luke 15. This week we are challenged to acknowledge the role of God as our Parent. He provides, directs, chastens, loves, and gives us real life. He is more interested in our character than comfort. He sets the example of the kind of parent we need to be. Loving, yet firm. Protecting without being overbearing.
Jeremiah 13
September 22, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBJeremiah 34-36 - Jeremiah reminds us that "crisis" Christianity has a cost. He encourages us to be sensitive to the voice of God in our lives. He challenges us to share God's Word and allow God to determine the results.
Jeremiah 12*
September 15, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBJeremiah 30-33 Jeremiah reminds us that difficulty is part of life, but we do not go through it alone. God can use our experiences to give us hope and a future no matter how difficult the time. He can give us a new relationship, a new family and a new direction when we trust Him as our Master. He will be our God and we will be His people. (*did have a problem with audio this week, but this is the complete message)
Jeremiah 11
September 08, 2013 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBJeremiah 26-29 = Jeremiah challenges the people to realize that hardship can happen. Sometimes God asks the unusual and it is our responsibility to respond properly. There often comes a turning point when we must turn a problem over to God and walk away trusting God to work out His plan for us. A plan for hope and a future.
Jeremiah 10
September 01, 2013 04:00 - 42 minutes - 20 MBJeremiah 21-25 = Jeremiah reminds us that God will make a way for His plans and purposes. He sees our situation very differently than we do, but it will pass. He can use our pain and struggle for His purposes which can have an eternal impact.
Jeremiah 09
August 25, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 18 MBJeremiah 20 - Jeremiah shows his humanity as he wrestles with his circumstances for doing right. He reminds us of the importance of refocusing our circumstances and seeing them from God's perspective.
Jeremiah 08
August 18, 2013 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBJeremiah challenges Judah to change their direction. God as the potter will work with them if they will obey Him. If they refuse, they will face judgment rather than His love and mercy. God has a line.
Jeremiah 07
August 11, 2013 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBJeremiah trusts God when He asks him to do the difficult things. Look at the road you are on, and ask yourself where it will ultimately take you. Ask God to show you whether your trust is in him or yourself and your works.
Woodbury County Fair Service 2013
August 04, 2013 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11.5 MBJohn 4 - Living Water - Jesus uses a common everyday illustration of water to illustrate the necessity of believing in Him. Each year our church goes to the Woodbury County Fairgrounds to hold a service.
Jeremiah 06
July 28, 2013 04:00 - 36 minutes - 17.5 MBJeremiah challenges us to examine our life and make sure you are not close to any line God may be drawing in our life. Realize the things that you experience are preparing you for the life ahead. Understand that God wants you to be close to him every day this week.
Jeremiah 05
July 21, 2013 04:00 - 42 minutes - 20 MBJeremiah 8-10 - Jeremiah reminds us to examine our personal relationship with God. For those of us who have a personal relationship - we are challenged to make sure we are dependent upon God and not "idols" we have erected in our lives.
Jeremiah 04
July 14, 2013 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBJeremiah 6:16-20 - We are challenged to stop and take some time to look at where we are in our spiritual life. Maybe it is a time for reflection and enjoyment. Maybe it is a time of tough decisions.Make sure you are choosing the best paths for your life. Every path is leading you somewhere and you don’t want to look back with regrets.
Jeremiah 03
July 07, 2013 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBWe are challenged to take some time to reflect on what God has done in our life. We are reminded to be grateful for the blessings you have been given. We are also reminded to look at the direction you are going. Make sure your actions reflect what you say in your heart.
Jeremiah 02
June 30, 2013 04:00 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBThe people of Judah neglected to be honest and take a hard look at their choices and direction. They had started to pursue things that brought them temporary satisfaction. Those were the things that actually sent them into bondage as they replaced God with things that had no value. Jeremiah's message has tremendous application for us in 2013.
Jeremiah 01
June 23, 2013 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBWe are reminded that our circumstances or situations have not taken God by surprise. He wants to use you, but you have to be willing and obedient. You have to be willing to do things His way and not yours. Jeremiah shows us as he follows Gods leading and allow God to use him in the world. Realize you are not alone and you can see His hand and power in your life this week as well.
Lost Things 04- Father's Response (Luke 15)
June 17, 2013 04:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBWe are challenged to take a serious look at the choices you make. . God will allow you to choose your path. His grace and mercy is extended to all. Whether you are the wayward son or the self righteous brother. He wants everyone to be part of His family and asks each of us to join Him.
Lost Things 03 - Lost Son (Luke 15)
June 02, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBWe are encouraged to look at our own salvation with a heart of gratefulness. We are reminded to focus on relationships over things and realize that we have experienced the grace of God and be grateful for the grace God shown us.
Lost Things 02 - Lost Coin (Luke 15)
May 26, 2013 04:00 - 33 minutes - 16 MBWe are challenged regarding carelessness. about our spiritual condition.. We are reminded tat God is seeking y the lost and wants you to find the Life He offers you.
Lost Things 01 - Lost Sheep (Luke 15)
May 19, 2013 04:00 - 35 minutes - 17 MBLuke 15:1-17 - Christ explains His desire for lost people and He seeks us aggressively. For those of us who have been saved, we are challenged to to step out of our box and seek those who are wandering and struggling.
Mothers Day 2013
May 12, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.8 MB2 Timothy 1:1-7 We are challenged to show the world a faith that is real and practical. Paul encourages Timothy and us to establish a legacy that last far beyond your life in this world.
Philemon
May 05, 2013 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.8 MBPaul sends this letter to a dear friend (Philemon) pleading on behalf of Onesimus. He wants him to forgive and restore his relationship. with Onesimus. Paul puts everything on the line when speaking on behalf of his brother in Christ. In this story, he demonstrates what Christ has done for us as believers.
Parenting 2013 - Psalm 127
April 28, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Psalmist challenges us to impact the life of a child. for good. Those children should be able to see Christ in us.
Church Family Meeting 2013
April 21, 2013 04:00 - 37 minutes - 18 MBFrom time to time we have a church meeting to update everyone on where we are in the ministry, what God is doing, and where we are heading. This message is the first part of that meeting where we looked at the scriptures (Hebrews 11 / Genesis 12) and what God has done in the past.
1 Peter 13
April 14, 2013 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MBGod has a purpose in the trials in your life. He desires to mature you and make you whole. He wants to confirm and establish you. He wants strengthen and establish you by allowing your trial to become a foundation in your life. So this week - May you be at Peace, knowing what you experience will only last for a "little while".
1 Peter 12
April 07, 2013 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16.6 MBPeter challenges us to lead and serve in humility. Just as Jesus led by example, so we try to reflect His example. We must learn to cast our cares on Christ and realize He genuinely cares for the things and circumstances that come into our lives.