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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Abraham 08 - 0716
July 19, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBGenesis 18a - Jimmy Cockburn - Is anything too hard for God?
Abraham 07 – 2023 0709
July 09, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBGenesis 17 - This week, may you trust in the Almighty God. May you surrender your will and plans and allow Him to be in control. May you examine your heart and ensure that you have a heart that is circumcised and marked forever by devotion and a commitment to the almighty God.
Abraham 06 - 2023 0702
July 02, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBGenesis 16 – I pray that we learn to realize it does not depend on us to figure it out. We have to learn to wait and do God's will God's way in God's time. God is watching and sees your situation. Often His answer comes in doing the hard things, but blessing follows genuine obedience.
Abraham 05 -2023 0625
June 25, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBGenesis 15 - May you learn to sit and wait on God this week. May you do the hard things that God is asking you to do. May you give up all of your plans and follow God in what He desires for you to do this week
Abraham 04 2023 0618
June 18, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBGenesis 14 – The story of Genesis 14 is about giving and taking. The pagan kings focused on taking what they wanted. Abram focuses on giving sacrificially of his time, resources, and money. He puts others first and seeks the glory of God. How will you honor God with your time, talents, and resources this week. It is what we are all called to do.
Abraham 03 2023 0611
June 12, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBGenesis 13:3-18 – Abram demonstrates the value and necessity of resolving conflict. He steps up and is the hero in the story. He puts the needs of others ahead of his self-interests. Abram trusts God to care for his needs, and God honors his commitment and values. We must learn to do the same thing in our world.
Abraham 02 2023 0605
June 04, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBGenesis 13:1,2 – When Abram hits bottom, he goes back to God. He changes his focus from the famine to the Lord. Guard your focus when difficult times come. Allow God to display His power in your life. *The shorter message was due to a church meeting where we updated the church family on our plans for our growing Fellowship.
Abraham 2023 0521
May 21, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBGenesis 12 – Abraham’s story reminds us that God requires His children to walk in Faith. It requires that we follow God and not stop. God will show himself along the way, but we must be obedient and focus on him. Following God will always involve a struggle between right and wrong, but we must always learn to choose the right things.
Mother’s Day 2023 0514
May 14, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB1 Samuel 1,2 = Hannah reminds us that we are not a victim of our circumstances. We can focus on God and His plans and purposes for our lives. We all need to be faithful and focus on the task God has called us to. It is our responsibility to model a consistent Godly example to our children. We have to pray and trust their care to our God.
Parents 04 – 2023 0507
May 11, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBPsalm 127 – Parenting is like building a house. Your job is to develop and guard those God has given to you. Wise parents balance life and work and focus on measurable targets for their kids. Effective parents understand the value of letting go so their kids can grow into what God wants them to be. Parent well this week.
Parents 03 - 2023 0430
May 01, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBLuke 15:11-24 – God as a Father loves us and will not force us to serve Him. He will allow us to go our own way, but as His children, that way will not be easy. It will come at a cost. When we return, God welcomes us on His terms with love and acceptance. It is my prayer that we learn to parent the same way.
Parenting 02 – 2023 0423
April 23, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThe Genesis story gives us the basic principles of parenting. God set the example with His creation. Wise parents will follow God's standard and directions. Every parent will give an account for how they raise their children. Your children will give an account for the choices they make. Choose wisely.
Parenting 2023 0416
April 16, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Genesis story reminds us that God teaches us how a good parent loves and cares for His children. Parenting involves teaching responsibility, restrictions, and a relationship. We all are responsible for raising the next generation of Christ's followers.
Easter - Alone 2023 0412
April 09, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Easter story is a story about the sacrifice that Christ made for us. The cross represents Jesus love for us and His willingness to pay the price for our sin. The resurrection is proof that God accepted that sacrifice. God provided a way, the decision now rests with us. We accept Jesus as the only way to God or we try to pay for our sin through some other way. Jesus said He is the only way. It is my prayer that you have accepted His free gift and know Him as your Lord and Savior.
Never Alone 06 – Grace 2023 0402
April 02, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBJohn 21 – Failing and failure are very different. God is more concerned with our character than our careers. We must take ownership of our failures and accept God's grace and forgiveness. God desires each of us to be faithful and continue to serve Him regardless of the circumstances surrounding our life.
Never Alone 05 - Valley
March 26, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBJohn 11 – Often, during difficult times, we feel that God has abandoned us. We enjoy the mountaintop experiences with God but often struggle in the valleys. God understands our struggles and will meet and walk us through the valleys. God loves His children and is always with us; we must trust Him to walk with us.
Never Alone 04 – Dark 2023 0319
March 19, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGod comes to us in our darkness to bring light. God challenges us to tell our story. We must let people know what God has done in our lives. The world may reject us, but Jesus is always with us. He will use our lives and stories to glorify Him if we allow Him to do that.
Never Alone 03 – Storms 2023 0312
March 12, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJohn 6:16-21– Storms are a regular part of life for all of us. God may allow us to struggle during the storms, but He is always with us and wants us to focus on Him. Sometimes God encourages us to join Him in the storm. In some situations, God may stop the storms. We must remember that He is with us, and we are not alone in the storm.
Never Alone 02 - Stuck 2023 0305
March 06, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBJohn 4 & 5 – It is easy to become paralyzed when stuck in life. God desires that we focus on Jesus and God’s Word. God expects complete obedience and faith in Him if we are going to get unstuck.
Never Alone 01 - Ordinary – 2023 0226
February 27, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBJohn 2:1-11 - God desires that we allow Him to transform our lives from ordinary to extraordinary. God is working on His schedule and not mine. He will accomplish His plan in my life as long as I remain obedient and faithful.
Life 05 – Focus – 2023 0219
February 20, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBPhilippians 3:10 – The focus of our life determines our direction. Biblically, God needs to be the center of our lives. We must understand that God focuses on our Character and His Glory, not our comfort. We need to allow God to use us daily as we give our lives to serve and minister to others.
Life 04 Love – 2023 0212
February 12, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB1 Corinthians 13 – It is easy to become task-driven people in this life. It is my prayer that we are driven by Love this week. May we value people over things. This week spend your time honoring and investing in people. Make the sacrifices you need to focus on loving others as God loves them.
Life 03 Simplicity – 2023 0205
February 05, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMatthew 5:37 – Life is incredibly complicated. It is my prayer that you simplify things this week. As you speak to God and others, may your speech be simple, straightforward, honest, and authentic. May you see this week with the eyes of a child and appreciate and enjoy some of the simple things God has provided.
Life 02 – Control – 2023 0129
January 29, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBMatthew 11:28-30 – Control is an illusion. We only think that we are in control of this thing called life. A Christ follower is a life of learning to trust God and follow His leading. It is a life lived in obedience and balance. Christianity is a life lived in partnership with Christ. Allow Christ to direct your schedule this week.
Life 01 - Margin– 2023 0122
January 22, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB2nd Thessalonians 3:13 – May God help you to understand your limitations. It is my prayer that you put margin into your life this week. Make the space you need to make and prune out areas that are not helpful. Learn to trust and appreciate God more this week by implementing margins into your life.
James 05d – Rescue and Restore – 2023 0115
January 15, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBJames 5:19,20 – Mature Faith has a purpose, and that purpose is not more knowledge. Mature Faith is life, and people-focused. God matures us to use us so we may rescue and restore people in and for His Kingdom. Let God use you this week; there is no more significant investment of your life this week than impacting lives for God.
James 05c – Sickness – 2023 0108
January 09, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBJames 5:13-18 – Sickness is an opportunity to reflect and evaluate our life. It allows us a chance to assess our relationships with others. It forces us to consider our relationship and fellowship with God. During times of sickness, we must pray, have patience and trust God's plan. God can heal, but His focus is to see as many people as possible come into His kingdom. He may do that through our life, sickness, healing, or even death. We are to glorify God in our bodies which belong to Him an...
New Year 2023 – 2023 0101
January 01, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBLeviticus 16 – The Jewish New Year was a time of celebration, reflection, repentance, renewal, and commitment. The series of feasts focused on our relationship with others and God. Start this year with a new commitment to eliminate things that are not helpful and healthy for you. Remember that you are responsible to God for your actions. Make this year count.
Christmas 2022c – Jesus - 2022 1225
December 25, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJohn 1:1-14– The incarnation reminds us that God loved us and came to save us. It required tremendous humility on the part of Jesus. His focus was not on Himself but on the will and glory of His Father. Live in such a way that people see Jesus in your life.
Christmas 2022b – Joseph - 2022 1218
December 18, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBMatthew 1:18-25 – God understands your struggles. Jesus came and dwelt among us so that He could save us. Joseph reminds us to serve and follow God no matter what God asks us. It requires that we put our agendas and plans aside and use our lives to bring honor and glory to Him.
Christmas 2022a – Mary - 2022 1211
December 11, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLuke 1:26-33 – The Christmas story reminds us that God uses insignificant places and people to accomplish His plan. We must learn to take our hands off our lives and surrender our ideas of how things should work. Serve God in whatever He asks of you this week.
James 05b – Patience - 2022 1204
December 04, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJames 5:7-11 – Tough times are part of life. During those times, we must focus on God and trust His plan. We have many people who can walk with us on this journey. We must turn to them and realize our God is compassionate, merciful, and understands our struggle.
James 05a – Stuff is Temporary - 2022 1127
November 27, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBJames 5:1-6 – God has been generous to us and made us incredibly rich as Americans. We must realize that our wealth is a gift from God meant to be enjoyed, meet our needs and allow us to meet the needs of others. We must be generous in our approach to the things God gave us. Be generous with your time, talents, and money. They are all gifts from a generous and loving God.
James 04d – Life is Short - 2022 1120
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBJames 4:13-17 – We are placed on this earth for a short time. God has saved us and given us resources to impact His Kingdom. It is up to us to use our time, talents, and money for Him and not us. We must make the most of the numerous blessings and opportunities we have been given. We have been given much, which means God requires more from us.
James 04c – To Judge or Not - 2022 1113
November 13, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJames 4:11,12 – We live in a world that believes you can have a world without judgment and discrimination. A world without discernment and order is a culture of chaos and confusion. Mature Faith sees and responds to everyone through grace, mercy, and love. It does not tear people down and slander a person's character. Mature Faith speaks the truth because it is necessary to help people live the life that a good God has planned for them.
James 04b – Dependent Living - 2022 1106
November 06, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBJames 4:7-10 – Following Jesus is a life of dependence on Him. Genuine disciples of Jesus live a life of humility and centers their world around God, not self. Follow Him with your whole heart, soul, and mind this week.
James 04a– Choose God - 2022 1030
October 30, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJames 4:1-6 – This week, your life will focus on what you want for your life or what God wants for your life. You get to choose. You are a friend of the world or God; you cannot be both. Mature Christianity demonstrates a total devotion to God. Does your life reflect more of this world or more of the things of God? God gives grace to those who depend totally on Him.
James 03b – Wisdom - 2022 1023
October 23, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJames 3:13-18 This week, you will face numerous decisions. You can listen to the loud voices of the world that will focus on the immediate, the physical, and the current thinking and direction of this world's system. The mature believer will concentrate on the wisdom that comes from God. Often your choices will go in the opposite direction of the world. In following God's wisdom, you will find peace and a path that is righteous and pleasing to God. You will learn to live for an audience of o...
James 03a – Your Tongue - 2022 1016
October 16, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBJames 3:1-12 James reminds us of the value and danger of our speech. A good test of what is in our hearts is to look at what comes from our mouths. This week, use your speech to reflect on the life and words of Jesus in all you say and do.
James 02b – Walk and Talk - 2022 1009
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBJames 2:14-26 James reminds us that our actions speak louder than words. Salvation based only on intellect and emotions is a dead faith. Real genuine Faith seeks a lifestyle that is consistent with the teaching of Jesus. True Faith is a commitment to follow Christ in every area of our lives.
James 02a – No Favorites - 2022 1002
October 03, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJames explains that mature, solid Christianity is focused inside, not outside. It tries to see the heart and the soul, not the externals. It sees everyone equally. A wise Christian judges, but with mercy and compassion. They do not make judgments based on externals alone. This week try to see everyone as Christ would see them.
James 01g – The Real Thing - 2022 0925
September 25, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBJames 1:26,27 = Genuine mature faith is demonstrated in specific actions. It is a life that is controlled and is reflected in our speech. Mature faith forces us to see the needs of others. Genuine faith focuses on seeing the world and sin as God sees it, and it does not allow the world to squeeze us into thinking as the world thinks. A mature faith shows the world what God the Father looks like through our daily actions.
James 01f – Just Do It – 2022 0918
September 18, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBJames 1:22-25 – This week, be obedient. Do what you know God wants you to do. Start changing the things that God wants you to change. This week – Do It!
James 01e - Anger – 2022 0911
September 11, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBJames 1:19-21 – James explains that an angry spirit will destroy us. It will not allow God's Word to take root and accomplish growth in our lives. This week, don't allow uncontrolled anger to be a part of your walk in Christ.
James 01d – Testing – 2022 0904
September 04, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJames 1:12-17 – James explains that God uses trials to increase our faith and impact others. Satan will use God's trials to turn them into temptations. Satan will "bait" us to turn away from God and toward our inner desires. We are reminded that God can only respond to his children in goodness.
James 01c – Humility – 2022 0828
August 28, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBJames 1:9-11 – James helps us understand that humility is a foundational growth principle. Whether rich or poor, a humble spirit focused on our relationship with Christ is essential. When life and death trials come, our status or money will not matter. Our relationship and faith in Christ will be the only thing that allows us to stay strong.
James 01b – Wisdom – 2022 0821
August 21, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJames 1:5-8 – James encourages everyone to seek wisdom from God. His focus is not on praying for an outcome but on developing a deep relationship with God. Our focus on trials must be on seeing them from God’s perspective, not our own. Maturity comes when our trials draw us closer to God and deepen our fellowship with Him.
James 01a – Trials – 2022 0814
August 14, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBJames 1:2-4 – The Christian life is not for the faint of heart. You are a work in progress, and God will use circumstances in your life to stretch and challenge you. He is trying to produce genuine followers who can endure and see all of life as an opportunity to respond as he would. Your circumstances and situations have not taken Him by surprise. Trust Him and take joy in the fact that He is at work in your life.
Fair Service 2022
August 07, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBJohn 4 – The woman at the well reminds us that Jesus wants a relationship with everyone. Jesus did not care what people thought, His focus was on someone who wanted to follow Him, and He accepted her as she was, and God changed her life. Christ will do the same for you if you are willing to follow him. Believe, Trust and Follow Him today.
Christian Growth – 2022 0731
July 31, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB2 Peter 3:18 – Christian growth is a process that requires time, God, and your choices. Maturity comes with years of faithfulness and consistently applying God's principles in every aspect of your life. Following Jesus requires an "all-in" commitment that honors Him in every area of your life.