Porter Podcast

Series: The Character of God Forgiving & Just Exodus 34:1-7 God’s character does not change. “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.” Exodus 34:6-7a There are 2 ways that He sho...

Steadfast Love and Faithfulness 12/03/23

December 06, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Exodus 34: 6-7, 40: 34-38

Series: I John Love the People of God 11/19/23

November 21, 2023 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB

Series: I John Love the People of God I John 3 & 4 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. I John 5:13 3 Assuring Signs · You believe the right things. · Your life is changing. · You love the people of God. I John 3:10-20 Mankind’s default response is not love. Love is not self-generated; it is a work of the gospel in our lives. Love is ve...

Series: I John Confidence through Obedience 11/12/23

November 14, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Series: I John Confidence through Obedience I John 2:3-6; 3:4-10 Being “right with God” is important because you are designed to live in relationship with God and your eternity will be based on this relationship. 3 ways to “know that you know” Theological: You believe the right things. Moral: You strive to keep His commands. Ethical: You love His people. “if we keep His commands” · Is not works-based righteousness · ...

Series: how do you know? Confidence Through Accurate Belief 11/05/23

November 08, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Series: how do you know? Confidence Through Accurate Belief I John 1:1-2:1 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. I John 5:13 3 ways “you know that you know Him” · You believe the right truth. · You strive to keep His commands. · You desire to love God’s people. How do you know if you believe the “Right Truth?” You believe something rooted in history. ...

"By This You Know" Pastor Nick Sandefur 10/29/23

October 30, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

1 John

All God's People 10/22/23 Pastor Nick Sandefur

October 28, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Romans 16

A Healthy Church 10/15/23 Pastor Nick Sandefur

October 28, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Romans 15: 14-33

Saved By Grace Alone Pastor Jacob Linder 10/08/23

October 10, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Galatians 2:1-21

The Hope of the Gospel 10/01/23

October 04, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Series: Romans The Hope of the Gospel Romans 15:8-13 The Context The church was a multicultural church, comprised of Jewish and Gentile believers. The church was struggling to maintain harmony because of their differences. Romans 15:8-13 A primary purpose of Romans is to encourage people who say they love Jesus to love each other. The secret to Christian living is to live your life in light of what Jesus has done for you. Jews and Gentiles should live in harmo...

Series: Romans Love in Disputed Matters 09/17/23

September 19, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Series: Romans Love in Disputed Matters Romans 14:13-23 (Concentric circles of belief) graphic here loving those with differing convictions ü Determine to not cause another believer to stumble. ü Make sure your positions do not tarnish the gospel. ü Do your part to maintain healthy relationships · Pursue peace. ‌ · Build others up‌ · Sacrifice for unity If a person is misunderstanding the gospel because of...

Series: Romans The Christian Citizen 09/03/23

September 12, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Series: Romans The Christian Citizen Romans 13:1-14 Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God. Romans 13:1 God designed humanity to live within authority structures. God’s Intention for the Government · Governments exist to allow and protect human flourishing. · Governments exist to restrain evil. The Christian Citizen · We are called...

Series: Romans Grace in Convictions 09/10/23

September 12, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Series: Romans Grace in Convictions Romans 14:1-12 Concentric Circles of Belief grace when convictions collide Develop a posture of acceptance. Recognize everyone is not in the same place in their walk with Jesus. Realize divisive issues will always exist among Christians. Wedge issues are typically: 1) issues of holiness or 2) issues of church practice Devaluing others because of held convictions is not acceptable. Be convinced th...

Series: Romans Loving the Hard to Love 08/27/23

August 29, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Series: Romans Loving the Hard to Love Romans 12:14-23 Christian love is evidenced most clearly in response to difficult people. Loving the Hard to Love · Christians must bless people who mistreat them. · Christians must empathize with those experiencing different circumstances. · Christians must engage people who appear different. · ‌‌Christians must associate with people who do not provide personal advantage. · ...

Series: Romans Love Like a Believer 08/23/23

August 23, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Series: Romans Love Like a Believer Romans 12:9-13 4 Greeks Words for “love” · Ero (eros) = physical or sensual desire · Storgeo (storgos) = affection that feels responsibility · Phileo (philos) = fondness for someone because of a connection/relationship · Agapao (agape) = God’s love. An initiating, constant, unconditional love. The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:8 A Believer’s Love Love shou...

Series: Romans A Reasonable Response 08/06/23

August 16, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Series: Romans A Reasonable Response Romans 12:1-2 In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul tells us what the gospel is; in the last 5 chapters, he shares how we should live if we believe it. Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the ...

Series: Romans Equal, Connected & Gifted 08/14/23

August 16, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Series: Romans Equal, Connected & Gifted Romans 12:3-8 The Gospel’s Effect on Church Life 1. It creates a healthy image of self and others. Humility is to be the primary characteristic of the people of God. Pride is disrespectful to God and is the root of a believer’s struggles. God has given all of us the same standard of faith: faith in the finished work of Christ. 2. It creates a deep connection with other believers. God has designed us to need each other....

Jesus in Genesis Part 4 "Suffering Like Jesus" 07/30/23

August 01, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Genesis 37-50

Jesus in Genesis Part 3 "Faith Like Abraham"

July 26, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Genesis 12:25

Series: Jesus in Genesis Rest in Jesus 07/16/23

July 18, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Series: Jesus in Genesis Rest in Jesus Genesis 6-9 Noah’s Life & Flood Account · Noah is a descendant of Seth · The accounts in Genesis are foundational for the rest of the Bible. What is significant about the Flood Recurring theme (type): Salvation through judgement 2) Typology: 3) Biblical Theology: The World before & after the Flood Genesis 1:26-27 How we see Jesus in the Account Genesis 3:15 ...

Series: Jesus in Genesis A New and Better Adam 07/09/23

July 12, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Series: Jesus in Genesis A New and Better Adam Genesis 1-3 What does Genesis have to do with the Gospel? 1) Genesis means “origins” or “beginnings” 2) The accounts in Genesis are foundational for the rest of the Bible. Bible Study Tools 1) Hermeneutics: 2) Typology: 3) Biblical Theology: The Account of Adam Genesis 1:26-27 How we see Jesus in the Account Genesis 3:15 Genesis, and therefore the r...

Series: Romans Responding to Mystery 07/02/23

July 12, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Series: Romans Responding to Mystery Romans 11:33-36 The original audience of Romans had two struggles: 1) to understand grace and 2) to comprehend the universal nature of the gospel. 30 As you once disobeyed God but now have received mercy through their disobedience, 31 so they too have now disobeyed, resulting in mercy to you, so that they also may now receive mercy. 32 For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may have mercy on all. Romans 11:30-32 ...

Series: Romans Israel: God’s Chosen People 06/25/23

June 27, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Series: Romans Israel: God’s Chosen People Romans 11 Paul deals with the universal problem of sin by showing that God’s sacrifice of Jesus, not human effort, is the solution. Through faith in Christ, a person will be in right standing with God. Did God fail Israel? God has not failed Israel because some Jews believed. True Israelites aren’t those who inherit Abraham’s genes, but those who embrace Abraham’s faith. God has always preserved a remnant who trust in Hi...

Series: Romans How will they hear? 06/18/23

June 19, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Series: Romans How will they hear? Romans 10:11-17 After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. Revelation 7:9 The Gospel in Romans God has clearly revealed Himself; yet, all have rejected Him. Any rejection of God deserves wrath. God has made salvation possible to all...

Series: Romans Whosoever 06/11/23

June 19, 2023 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Series: Romans Whosoever Romans 9:30-10:13 The focus of Romans 9 is on God’s sovereignty in salvation. The focus of Romans 10 is on our role in it. The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29 There are hidden things about God that we may never understand, and there are revealed things that lead us to His will and obedience. God is NOT the...

Series: Romans Speaking of Sovereignty (Part 2) 06/04/23

June 06, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Series: Romans Speaking of Sovereignty (Part 2) Romans 9:14-29 Recap Romans 9 and 10 appear to create a tension between human responsibility and God’s sovereignty. Mystery is a part of the Christian faith, and that is ok. Mystery acknowledges Divine supremacy, and it provides space for faith. Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Trust...

Series: Romans Speaking of Sovereignty (Part 1) 05/28/23

May 31, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Series: Romans Speaking of Sovereignty (Part 1) Romans 9:1-13 Romans 9-10 is the most extensive discussion of God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibilityin the Bible. Scriptures never contradict; nevertheless, we do not have the capacity to resolve everything. Our knowledge of the Gospel should heavily burden our heart for the lost. Spiritual kinship, not ethnic origin, determined who was a true Israelite. Salvation rests in God’s election, not man’...

Series: More than Conquerors Is God on Our Side 05/21/23

May 24, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Series: More than Conquerors Is God on Our Side? Romans 8:28-29 What, then, are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Romans 8:31 Circumstances or present realities are not the determiner of God’s favor. I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are c...

Mother’s Day 2023 What Every Child Needs

May 16, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Mother’s Day 2023 What Every Child Needs Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, 3 so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land. 4 Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:1-4 3 cultural shifts affecting parenting · Technology · Attitud...

Hope in Suffering 05/07/23

May 09, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Series: Romans Hope in Suffering Romans 8:18-30 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world. John 16:33 Why does God allow suffering? · Sometimes suffering is used for correction. · Most suffering is the result of living In a fallen world. Suffering in Hope Christians can hope in suffering because today is not the end of their story. T...

Life in the Spirit 04/30/23

May 03, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

More than Conquerors Series Part 2 Life in the Spirit Romans 8:12-18 College Pastor Hagan York

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