Teaching & Sermons with Ines Franklin
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsInes Franklin is passionate about teaching God's word and helping Christians mature in their faith. Here you'll find recordings of her sermons at Mariners Church and lessons for www.trochia.org. She shares vulnerably from her own life journey to emphasize the importance of strengthening our relationship with Jesus and trusting the Bible as our compass for life. Learn more about her upcoming work at www.inesfranklin.com
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Speak Life!
January 22, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” My bones suffer mortal agony as my foes taunt me,saying to me all day long, “Where is your God?” Psalm 42:10Scripture Read through:Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. James 3:1-2When we put bits into the...
Faith Loves
January 22, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBReligion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27Read through Scriptures (James 2:1-13):My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. James 2:1Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man we...
Jesus' True Family
January 19, 2017 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThen Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” Mark 3:20-21And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.” So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan?” Mark 3:22-23“If...
Thriving Faith
January 19, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBJames, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. J...
The Narrow Gate
January 19, 2017 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBLife gives us many choices. In this episode Ines teaches us about the most importaint choice that Jesus teaches us about.“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recogniz...
Do Not Judge
January 19, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBInes teaches us how we can become more attractive as Christians by learning how to judge corectly rather than be critical followers of Jesus. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:37-38“Stop judging by mere appearan...
Be Fearless
January 18, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBToday Ines challenges us to put our faith in action and live to the full potential that God has created us for!“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these thin...
Standing Free
January 18, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBBending under the pressureOn a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. Luke 13:10-11•The serpent’s venom Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Genesis 3:1•God’s cure Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the ...
The Blessing of Spiritual Thirst
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn your day to day life, do you get the feeling that you need something more? Is your soul thirsty for God’s love and guidance? Today as we study Pslam 63 (My favorite passage!), we explore the desire to have God in our lives and as our guiding force. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Sell Everything You Have
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBPriorities. Every day we awake to our set task list in our minds. Get out of Bed, Go to work, Eat dinner, etc. But in our daily routine and habits, how often do you prioritize God? In Mark 10:21-27, we discover how Jesus wants us to prioritize our faith above our daily comforts and truly devote our lives to our Lord. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Sell Everything You Have
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBPriorities. Every day we awake to our set task list in our minds. Get out of Bed, Go to work, Eat dinner, etc. But in our daily routine and habits, how often do you prioritize God? In Mark 10:21-27, we discover how Jesus wants us to prioritize our faith above our daily comforts and truly devote our lives to our Lord. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Dying To Live
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBJesus made the ultimate sacrifice in giving his life to pay for our worldly sins so that we could have eternal life. Yet we still fear death as though it is “The End”. What if that ending is only truly the first beginning? John 12:23-33 reminds us that Jesus is more alive today than ever. When we follow him faithfully, we can experience His gift of abundant life now and forever. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
The Blessing of Spiritual Thirst
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn your day to day life, do you get the feeling that you need something more? Is your soul thirsty for God’s love and guidance? Today as we study Pslam 63 (My favorite passage!), we explore the desire to have God in our lives and as our guiding force. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Respect
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBEquality is a consistently hot topic in the media. When you get down to it, respecting others is at the root of equality. 1 Peter 2:16-17 tells us to not only show proper respect for all of God’s creatures, but to use this as a positive tool in your daily life and practices. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Dying To Live
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBJesus made the ultimate sacrifice in giving his life to pay for our worldly sins so that we could have eternal life. Yet we still fear death as though it is “The End”. What if that ending is only truly the first beginning? John 12:23-33 reminds us that Jesus is more alive today than ever. When we follow him faithfully, we can experience His gift of abundant life now and forever. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
True Love
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat is love? If you ask multiple people this question, you will receive multiple answers. In the Book of Ruth, we learn of love and its many facets of loyalty, sacrifice and faith. This podcast demonstrates how following your faith in Jesus will keep you on the path of true love. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Relationship DNA
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBAdvice on relationships and how to make or break them is found on nearly every magazine cover in the grocery store. There never seems to be advice on the most important relationship in your life, the one you have with Jesus. In Genesis 2 & 3, we explore our relationship to God and how it informs the way we should relate to one another. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Who Do You Want To Be?
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThe choices we make every day reveal our identity and truth. Romans 8 tells us that as children of God, our choices are made in the spirit of Him. When you identify in the truth of Christ, every decision you make is in “step with the Spirit” (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
More Than Enough: Peace
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBDo you feel like you have more than enough peace in your life? In the songs of this Christmas season, we hear the message to “let there be peace on earth.” As we reflect on at Isaiah 9.6 we are reminded that as children of God we walk with peace everyday. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Be What You Are
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBWe have all heard the saying that appearances can be deceiving, and it is what is on the inside that truly matters. Do you allow God to shape you instead of the world? Looking at Romans 12, we reflect on how we can offer ourselves to him as an instrument of our faith and live a practical life in his light. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
More Than Enough: Hope
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBDuring the holiday season we are reminded to live with thanks in our hearts and lead our lives with a purpose. Why are we not prompted to celebrate this virtue year round? Today Isaiah 40 shows us that with the abundant hope God has given us, we can survive and thrive in any situation that comes our way at any time of the year. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Who Do You Want To Be?
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThe choices we make every day reveal our identity and truth. Romans 8 tells us that as children of God, our choices are made in the spirit of Him. When you identify in the truth of Christ, every decision you make is in “step with the Spirit” (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
All Mixed Up
October 04, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBSometime we try to pick and choose the laws of God that we like or suit us at that time. In Romans 7 we seek to better understand the law, sin and how those correlate with our daily walk with the Lord. Paul lays out a very powerful message in Romans to give us a better understanding of God’s law in our life. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Extravagant Love
September 20, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Lord has spoken into our lives and thankfully, we are continually reminded of the truths the Lord has set forth for us. We take this week to read through the gospel chapters, so we can be reminded that we are not at war with God. How can we be at peace with God when the world wants to help us forget that we are at peace with God. There is nothing we can add to God’s grace as we take a look at Romans 5 - God’s love being poured out for us giving us an unshakable hope. (Mariners Church Chap...
Lord, Be My Guide
August 16, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week we learn by example how we are to follow Jesus through some of his initial followers. Don’t we wish we felt at ease telling others about God and our journey? We need guidance when telling others and we have a God who wants to guide us. Looking at Psalm 32:8, the Lord speaks to us directly and tells us how he will show us the way. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
“You’re going the wrong way!"
August 09, 2015 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWe follow the story of two men in the bible who hear the story to Jesus’ resurrection and flee away from the city. Away from Jesus and choose a different path. When do we know we are on “the not so good” road and can we change our path or find our way back? Where have you found yourself on “the not so good” road in your life? Jesus finds us here and minsters to us, guiding us back to the path that was originally marked out. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Sometimes in Life, All Will Change
July 26, 2015 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn those moments in life where something has left such a profound mark on us, good or bad, how can we be affirmed that God is watching over us. We look to the book of Psalms to see a great example of where God is when life happens and His unending kindness. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
What To Do When God Seems Silent
July 05, 2015 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWhen we want to seek God’s voice and we are ready to listen but God seems silent, how can we be encouraged to keep listening? We look to numerous people in the bible who were struggling with this same issue and how they chose to handle their predicament. We will see that some chose to handle it wisely and others less so. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Recalibrating Our Ears
June 14, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe can enjoy reading the bible because we love God’s word, not because we should feel guilty for not reading it. This week we try to discern how God speaks to us through his word; opposed to, how the evil one try’s to deceive us. Only when we can identify the difference between the two can we know which one to trust. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Resetting Our Identity
May 24, 2015 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBStruggling with distractions, we are constantly bombarded with messages telling us what our identity is supposed to be. Today we discuss how we can reset our identity during the week and understand what our identity truly is through Christ. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Beautiful And Brave
May 10, 2015 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this message Ines Franklin and Kenton Beshore, Lead Pastor of Mariners Church, Irvine, deliver a powerful message honoring the beauty and bravery of being a woman and a mother. (Mariners Church, Irvine, CA)
What’s With All The Palms?
March 29, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn order to understand the importance of Palm Sunday, we first need to understand the big picture. This week we study the events leading up to Palm Sunday to better grasp how and why this day unfolds through scripture. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Understanding Judgement
March 08, 2015 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBStarting off in the book of Genesis to understand God’s intention for judgement and how we are to understand its meaning. We study the differences between how God has said we are to judge and how we tend to judge. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Life To The Fullest
February 15, 2015 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBJesus gives us the feeling of completeness and fullness. Ines Franklin digs deep into the sermon on the mount and how Jesus shows us that the key to living life to the fullest is through the power of prayer. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Grace In Divorce And Adultery
February 01, 2015 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis message tackles the difficult topics of divorce and adultery. This week we visit the book of Matthew and dig deeper into the sermon on the mount. Through Jesus sermon we can learn that He wants us to be happy but the way we are looking for it isn’t the correct way. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Pursuit of Happiness
January 04, 2015 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWe are born with the right to be happy but we are in a constant pursuit. We explore the ways the people tend to look at happiness, research of happiness, defining it and if it is something that is actually achievable by the worlds standards. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Living Fruitful Lives For The Lord
December 28, 2014 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBHow can we prepare our hearts and our minds to have fruitful and productive lives in the upcoming year. We look this week at how God defines being productive and fruitful so we can live it out; as well as, reflect on ways we could have lived differently in this past year. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
God Increase Our Joy
December 14, 2014 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe joy in our hearts can only be increased by our Lord and Savior. In times that the world tries to tell us how we can have joy. This week we learn how to truly increase joy in our lives and avoid the pitfalls of false happiness and in doing so we must first know the difference between happiness and joy. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
A Remote For Life
November 16, 2014 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWe are always obsessed with time. This can be another pitfall keeping us from experiencing God’s love. We look at the book of Exodus to see how we can use our time more effectively in a way that is honoring to God. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
The Preoccupation With Self
November 09, 2014 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBUnderstanding what keeps us from experiencing God’s love and what gets in the way of us loving our neighbor. We are constantly comparing ourselves to others and this get’s in the way of loving ourselves and loving others the way God calls us to love them. Comparison can offer perspective and it can help us feel grateful but there can be pitfalls that damage our sense of self. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Like A Good Neighbor
October 12, 2014 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWe need to love our neighbor because we need it for our survival. God calls us to settle down and be prosperous together in community. It’s so easy for us to be that bad neighbor. This week we take a look at ways we can be a loving neighbor because we have been placed around one another for God’s purpose. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
What Is The Opposite Of Wisdom?
October 05, 2014 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBToday we are going to focus on how temptation is the pitfall that we all struggle with. We take a look in the book of James to better understand how Jesus’s brother deals with temptation and how we can be mindful of the cycle of temptation after we have persevered through our struggles. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
Choose Life (James 1:12-18)
October 05, 2014 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIt is essential to identify the telltale signs of temptation triggers in our lives but most of us haven’t taken the time to step back and discern what the enemy is trying to use against us. Evil crafts meticulous lures of desire to deceive us off the path of the wise and onto a path of insecurity and anger. That’s not the life we want. Let’s equip one another to be mindful of temptation and overcome it. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine)
Wisdom and Discerning God's Will (Romans 12:1-2)
September 21, 2014 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAfter spending three weeks in Sri Lanka and India with our ministry friends there, my husband and I were reminded of the importance of relationship. In this sermon, I share a little bit about the trip and about how important it is to seek wisdom from God through a close relationship with Him. I am convinced that the only way to discern God's will is to live in a close relationship with God. I was so excited to share a preview of the result of my nine year study about discerning the will of Go...
Resisters and Responders (Judges 4 and 5)
July 27, 2014 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBFor most of us, surrendering to God is a daily struggle. We respond to God's faithfulness in one of three ways: with faith that is willing; with faith that is willing but with conditions; and with faith that is unwilling. Thankfully, our lack of faith does not change God; but, it changes us. The story in Judges 4 and 5 is a great example of this, and thus it encourages us to increase our willingness to trust God. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
EPIC: The Revenger (Judges 13-16)
July 13, 2014 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWe love heroes! The Bible tells great stories of heroes and villains. In this sermon, we study the story of Samson. We soon learn that he was his own worse enemy. He was wonderfully human, like you and me. Nevertheless, God used Samson's strengths and weaknesses. This EPIC story reminds us that God can use us, ordinary folks, to do extraordinary things. It's never too late. God never leaves us nor forsakes us. Jesus is our ultimate hero. He has work for us to do. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvi...
None Disqualified (John 4:1-41)
June 22, 2014 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJesus is waiting at the very place where we run to hide. He never forces himself on us, but he has a way of interrupting our thoughts and actions with truth and love. Sometimes our past mistakes lure us to disqualify ourselves from his love and calling. But, God’s ways are greater than ours are. The story of the woman at the well reminds us how much Jesus loves us and how far he will go to offer us new life. (Mission Lutheran Church, Laguna Niguel, CA)
What if? You've been selected? (Luke 6:12-26)
June 08, 2014 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIt seems impossible to change the world, but what if you’ve been selected to change one life? God has called you. He gives you the authority and power. Now go! Change the life of a family member, a neighbor, co-worker, the dry-cleaning lady, housekeeper, or a friend. It is now your time. Jesus wants to be with you and to send you. He believes that you can be and do like him. Yes, you can change one world. It will change yours. Are you willing? (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)
What if? Bigger Story (Luke 5:27-32)
May 21, 2014 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBI grew up wanting to write my own story. My idea of success was owning a Jaguar by the time I was thirty and having my picture included the Encyclopedia Britannica. *Lame* Jesus called Levi, he called me, he calls you, to a bigger story. Follow Jesus. Don't settle for anything less! (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine CA)
What if? Jesus is willing (Luke 5:12-16)
May 04, 2014 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn Luke 5, we read of a leper who does the unthinkable. He, an "unclean," unlovable, dishonored, rejected man, approaches Jesus. With bold humility he asks, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." We can learn so much from this story. All of us pray, but few of us are willing to pray boldly, and so often we do not pray with humility. Are we afraid that our requests might be unreasonable? Are we afraid that God is not able or willing to answer our prayer? Are we refusing to humble o...