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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Christmas 2018b - God with Me!
December 17, 2018 02:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBMatthew 1: 18-25 - The Christmas story is the story of a God who dwelt with us to make a way for us to be saved. Christmas is not about religion, ritual or rules. It is about a God that came to end the separation between you and Him. He provides salvation as a gift. All you have to do is accept His gift and make Him your savior.
Christmas 2018a - 3 Unlikely woman in the Christmas Story
December 11, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBMatthew 1:1-16 The genealogy of Jesus Christ reminds us that Jesus is surrounded by history, not just mystery. His background is one of common people who have an extraordinary heritage. These people teach us that the Christmas story is a story of Faith, Hope, and Love. Ultimately it is about Jesus being the king of your life and mine.
05c - Walk in the Light
December 03, 2018 03:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBEphesians 5:8-14 Paul challenges the believers to walk as Children of Light. We are to be in the world, but not of the world. We are to impact the world rather than have the world impact us. Our challenge is to reflect the light of Christ to those around us.
Ephesians 05b - Holy Love
November 26, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBEphesians 5:3-7 Paul's reminds us to act in ways that reflect the moral standards that God has established. In our actions and our words, we are to reflect God. Thankfulness is a key to becoming the mature Christians God desires for us to become. May your presence be refreshing to the people God brings into your life this week.
Ephesians 05a - Walk in Love
November 19, 2018 03:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBEphesians 5:1,2 - This week you will have numerous opportunities to love others. You can focus on your rights and comfort or you can step out and serve others. You can choose to view life from the eyes of others or focus on your needs. We are called to mimic God - God wants us to walk in love so that people will see God in our actions. Walk in Love this week. The 6 minute video clip can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qftpoMfe08&t=163s
Ephesians - 04K - Forgive
November 11, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBEphesians 4:32 - We put on kindness, compassion and forgiveness as God's children. We do not forgive because we feel like forgiving, we forgive because we have been forgiven. Forgiveness is setting someone free and finding out person set free is yourself
Ephesians - 04j - Get Rid of It!
November 04, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBEphesians 4:30,31 - Paul encourages us to not grieve the Holy Spirit. Grieving the Holy Spirit is not about us hurting God, it is about a God who hurts for us. The best check of our heart is to look at our speech. Our speech is a reflection of what is happening within our hearts. We must be honest with ourselves in order to change our speech from the inside out.
Ephesians - 04i - Work and Talk
October 28, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBEphesians 4:28, 29 - As Christians, we walk differently and we talk differently. This week you have an opportunity to be generous or to be stingy. You have an opportunity to build up people with your words or tear them down. God wants us to put off the old and put on the new. As we do that, God is glorified and people are ministered to with grace and truth.
Ephesians 4h - Truth and Anger
October 21, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBEphesians 4:25-27 - As believers, we stop lying and become people of truth. We speak the truth in a loving way. We get angry at the right things and allow our anger to be a springboard to deal with righteous issues. We are not known as people of anger, but as people who love righteousness and God.
Ephesians 4g - Put Off - Put On
October 14, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBEphesians 4:22-24 - As believers, we are to think and act differently from the world. This requires constantly "putting off" the old way of thinking and acting. Instead, we act differently and "put on" the new man. We display God's workmanship in our lives. We walk as people of the way, representing God's truth as we live.
Ephesians - 04f - Don't be a Gentile
October 07, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBEphesians 4:17-21 - We are reminded that God expects us to be different from the world. We are not better, but we do have a better way of living. We live with tender hearts to the purpose, direction, and leading of God. We must guard our thinking and hearts and keep them sensitive to the things of God.
Ephesians - 04e - Christian Maturity
September 30, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBEphesians 4:14-16 - God desires and demands that we grow as believers. This is a slow but progressive process. We learn and apply God's truth to our lives and speak the truth in a loving way to others. We center our lives on what Christ desires for us and involve ourselves in helping others grow. We work together in serving God.
Brenda Campbell Anderson Testimony
September 23, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBBrenda Campbell Anderson gave a testimony of her journey after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. We continue to hold her family in our prayers. Brenda was one of the teens who was in Pastor Jim's youth group years ago. She is also the daughter of Connie Campbell who is part of our church family. Brenda, her husband, and 3 children live in South Carolina. You can follow their journey at www.caringbridge.org/visit/brenda.james.anderson
Ephesians - 04d - Spiritual Gifts
September 23, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBEphesians 4:11-13 - When God saved you, he also gifted you. He has a place in the body that is specifically designed for you to fill. It is your job to discover that gift and allow God to use you to grow His church. The Spiritual Gifts Inventory Online link for our Church is https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts-survey/?id=901988If you need the group ID #, it is 901988 (Should come up as Holly Springs Bible)
Ephesians - 04c - Grace and a Gift
September 16, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBEphesians 4:7-10 - We are reminded of 2 gifts God has given to us. Our salvation and the ability to serve God in a unique way. It is our responsibility to seek the way that God wants to use us as we serve God by serving others.
Ephesians - 04b - 7 One's
September 09, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBEphesians 4:4-6 - Paul explains clearly that God has already established the basis for unity that exists among genuine Christ followers. He challenges us to focus on peace because of these 7 areas. As believers, we work together in unity to take the message of Christ to the world.
Ephesians - 04a - The Church's Calling
September 02, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBEphesians 4:1-3 = Paul challenges the people to walk in a way that reflects genuinely following Jesus Christ. We are challenged to be humble, gentle, loving, patient and walk in the unity that already exists in Christ. The goal of the church is to reflect and show the world what Christ looks like. Since Christ is not here physically, they must see Christ in Us.
Ephesians 3d - More than I could Imagine
August 26, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MBEphesians 3:20,21 = Paul reminds these people that God can do more than we ask or think. We have to focus on His glory and our trust in Him that He will get us through our circumstances and situations.
Ephesians - 03c - My Heart - Christ's home
August 19, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBEphesians 3:14-19 = Paul's prayer is that the Ephesians people understand God's love for them. He wants their lives rooted and sourced in that love. He wants their hearts to be a place that God is comfortable living within. He desires for His children to grow up strong and handle life well. Make your heart and life a place where God is comfortable this week.
Ephesians - 03b - Don't Lose Heart
August 12, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBEphesians 3:8-13 = Paul is amazed that God has saved him and is using him. He realizes his sufferings are an opportunity for the gospel to move forward. His focus is on how God can use his circumstances. "Why is this happening to me" is seen through the eyes of how God can be glorified. Paul does not focus on how can Paul be spared hardship. May we have the same attitude through our struggles in life.
Woodbury County Fair Service 2018
August 05, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.38 MBJohn 14 - Too many people think church and Christianity is about religion. Christianity is about a person - Jesus Christ. At its core is a belief that Jesus is the ONLY way to God. It changes and affects every aspect of your life. Religion says there are many ways to God. Jesus and "little Christs" (or Christians) realize there is only 1 Way to God. The way - through Christ alone.
Ephesians - 03a - Another Mystery
July 29, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBEphesians 3:1-7 - Paul explains why "bad" things have happened to him. He does not see them as bad things. Instead, Paul focuses on the grace of God and God's plan and purpose in his suffering. God wants to use each of us this week and God never intends a hurt to be wasted. It is up to us to allow God to use our life to be a blessing to others
Ephesians - 02d - The Church
July 22, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBEphesians 2:19-22 - Paul helps the believers at Ephesus to understand that God has brought them together as a new entity that we call the church. He explains that it a new kingdom and they are part of a new family that God is building as His temple to show the world His glory. We are encouraged to Obey our king, join in with the church family and connect our lives together so as the world see "our church" they see "Our Christ".(July 15 was a testimony time while Pastor was out of town)
Ephesians - 02c - Peace
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBEphesians 2:11-18 = Paul reminds us that as Gentiles we were unable to have access to God. Through the blood of Christ and God's grace salvation is offered to all and makes us all one in Christ. Peace with God is possible because of Christ, and peace with others is possible because we have experienced the peace of God. Make your relationships count this week.
Ephesians - 02b - Saved by Grace
July 01, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBEphesians 2:8-10 = Paul explains to us that we must be trusting Christ and nothing else for our salvation. It is a gift from God that we must receive by faith. Once saved, God starts writing His story in and on our lives. It is our responsibility to share that story with the world.
Ephesians - 02a - But God
June 24, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBEphesians 2:1-7 = Paul reminds us that we cannot serve God in our own power. We have been made Alive to God live for God in a world that is centered on itself. We now possess a power that comes from Christ to show the world His grace. And finally, we can rest and trust in Jesus for all our struggles and difficulties.
Fathers Day 2018 - Abraham
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBGenesis 22 - My prayer for you this week is that you will see God's provision in your life. I pray that as God allows tests in your journey with Him you remain faithful and obedient. For those of you that have suffered the loss of a child or grandchild, my prayer for you is that you would be honored and blessed because of your faithfulness and obedience. My prayer for each of us is that we would walk as people of faith and obedience.
Ephesians - 01e - What your God wants you to know
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBEphesians 1:18b - 23 - Paul prays for their eyes to be opened and that they would understand 4 key things. We are also reminded that we have a hope in Christ and they have access to His riches and power. We also serve a God who sits on the throne and is in control. He wants to use us to allow the world to see His power in our lives every day. May the world see Christ in us this week.
Ephesians - 01d - Know Your God
June 03, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBEphesians 1:15-18a - Paul starts this section by praying for others even though his circumstances would warrant pray. He wants them to pursue a deep knowledge and understanding of how to glorify God with their lives. God desires and expects the same of us. We are to seek wisdom and understanding so that we trust and are grateful o all the things that God brings into our lives as we glorify Him.
Ephesians - 01c - The Holy Spirit has a part too
May 27, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBEphesians 1:13,14 - God's Word and His spirit are at work in your life to allow God to be seen in you. As a believer, God has sealed you with His Spirit. His seal means He is your owner and you are one of His authentic children. Live in such a way that people glorify the God they see in your life.
Ephesians 01b - God has a Plan
May 20, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBEphesians 1:7-12 - If you have trusted Christ as your Savior, God has redeemed you, forgiven you, and gives you abundant grace for each day. You are part of God's marvelous plan and He is not finished with you. He wants to use you to help others see what a life "In Christ" looks like in a world of chaos and strife. As Christ's inheritance, we allow God to use us as He used Christ to show the world His glory.
Mother's Day 2018 - 2 Unlikely Moms
May 13, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB1 Kings 3 - Solomon's story reminds us that none of us are perfect. God expects us to do our best as we serve Him. We love the children that God brings into our world and use our abilities to point them to Christ. When we struggle with our children, we have God who listens and will guide us in wisdom, just as these women trusted the wisdom of Solomon.
Ephesians 01a - We are Blessed
May 06, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBEphesians 1:3-6 - God has blessed us and demonstrated His blessing to us in tremendous ways. He chose us to Glorify Him in a life that is set apart and full of integrity. He adopted us and gave us the privilege of being His children. We have a new Father and He has a purpose for our lives.
Ephesians 00 - Introduction
April 29, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBActs 19 / Ephesians 1:1,2 - The world has not changed in its relationship to Christians. Paul writes this book to explain to "people of the way" how to live Godly in a godless world. Paul helps them to understand their position with Christ and in the world. Ultimately the church should impact the world and not allow the world to impact the church. Our responsibility is to represent God's kingdom in a godless world.
Family & Church
April 22, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBGenesis 2 / Acts 2 = As a church family we are to care for one another. We encourage, help. pray, fellowship, and build one another up. We grow in our relationship to one another and God. We invite others to be a part of this incredible family and we rejoice when God grows our family.
Family & Children
April 15, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBLuke 2:52 / Duet 6:4-7 = We have a responsibility from God to prepare our Children for this world and the world to come. We must help them as they develop physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally to be able to survive in a very difficult world. We model that by our words and actions which should reflect the God's desires for us as outlined in His Word.
Easter 2018d - After the Resurrection
April 08, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBLuke 24:13 - 35 = We see a resurrected Christ interested in people and relationships. Jesus comes alongside people who are discouraged and troubled. When Jesus is asked to joining you in your life, He willingly accepts the invitation to be a part of your world and life. Our responsibility is to go and tell His story as part of our story. Note there is a small section missing in the message about 8 minutes into the sermon. (technical issue resulting in about 3-5 minutes lost)
Easter 2018c - Christ Arose
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB1 Corinthians 15 / Luke 24:1-12 - Jesus rose from the dead proving victory over sin and death. He went willingly to the cross to provide salvation to you. Make sure He is your Lord and your savior and that you are trusting no one but Him and that you have a personal relationship with the risen Christ.
Easter 2018b - Christ was Buried
March 25, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MB1 Cor 15:1-4 / Luke 23:50-56 - The burial of Christ reminds us that anyone can come to God at any time as long as we have life here. Being a Christian requires boldness and God expects us to be bold because he was. We are reminded that everyone can do something to honor and serve God and that is our ultimate goal every day.
Easter 2018a - Christ Died for Our Sins - The Cross
March 18, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB1 Cor 15:1-4 / Luke 23:44-49 - Jesus dies on the cross for our sins. It means that we do not have to pay for our sins if we place our trust in Him. It means that I now have direct access to God. It means that I can have a personal relationship with God and it does not have to be about religion or religious systems.
Nehemiah 13 - When God's People Go Backwards
March 11, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBNehemiah 13 - Nehemiah continues to focus on honoring God's Word, Worship, and family. Nehemiah lives his life for an audience of One and wants God pleased with every aspect of his life. We are to follow the example he set in this book and honor God with every area of our life.
Nehemiah 11 & 12
March 10, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBNehemiah 11,12 - God loves people and they are important to Him. He is willing to use anyone who wants to be obedient and allow God to work through them. We are each to use our talents, gifts, and resources so that the world can see Christ in us. As we serve others, them will see the God we represent. Let God use you as a minister this week to proclaim to the world that Our God Reigns!
Nehemiah 10 - When actions speak louder than words.
February 25, 2018 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBNehemiah 10 - It is important for God's word to be the ultimate authority in our life, our faith, and our practice. It requires that we live differently from the world so that they see Christ in us and desire to know our Christ. It also means that we trust God in all areas of our life. Our marriages, our business, our money, and our worship must reflect Christ so that people may see our Christ.
Nehemiah 9 - Time to get serious about God
February 18, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBNehemiah 9 - We must learn to acknowledge that all we have comes from God. We need to acknowledge our past and evaluate the things we have learned on our journey in life. We need to break the cycle of things that do not please God and implement a life of things that Honor God. We must sget serious about our relationship with God and put Him at the center of all we do.
Nehemiah 8b - Life is Temporary
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBNehemiah 8:9-18 - We are challenged to allow God and His Word to be the source of our life and joy in spite of circumstances. This world is temporary and the struggles, difficulties, and hardships are also temporary. They produce a far more important role in eternity than we will ever realize when we view this world from an earthly perspective.
Nehemiah 8a - Back to the Word
February 04, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBNehemiah 8:1-8 - We have been given and incredible treasure in being able to have the Word of God. May we read it and apply it to our lives each day. As we grow in our knowledge of God, we grow in our relationship with Him if we apply His teaching to our lives.
Nehemiah 7b - People Matter to God
January 28, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBNehemiah 7:6-73 God is faithful and people matter to God. he desires a relationship with each of us, but not all are confident of their standing before God. It is our responsibility to make sure God is our Savior and our names are written in His book of Life.
Nehemiah 7a - Back to Worship
January 21, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBNehemiah 7:1-3 - Nehemiah starts to refocus the people back to worship. He makes it the first priority of this new city. He then puts leaders in place who set an example for the people and us. God wants us to be faithful and love Him with all out heart. He wants us to realize the need for boundaries to keep us safe from the enemy and allow us the freedom to grow into the people He desires for us to be.
Nehemiah 6b - Satan's Tactics (part 2)
January 14, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBNehemiah 6:10 - 19 - Satan attacks Nehemiah to compromise and focus on saving himself first. Nehemiah is obedient to God and His word without regard to his own life. He finished the work God has called him to do, but Satan continues to work. Nehemiah takes the high road and protects those God has called him to serve. NOTE: Last 5 minutes of service did not get recorded due to a technical glitch
Nehemiah 6a - Satan's Tactics
January 07, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBNehemiah 6:1-9 - Nehemiah reminds us that Satan works to hinder our life and ministry. He often tries to change our focus. He gets others to question our motives. It is only through focus, discernment, and a strong dependence on God that He can be defeated in our lives.