Team Faith Podcast
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRecorded live from various GNCC races around the country - Team Faith Pit Pastor Chuck Lemaster shares God's Word with racers, mechanics and crew. Over the years, this program has developed into a "church" congregation. Welcome to the Team Faith Podcast!
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Turn Right to Go Left
April 15, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Old Gray in Monterey, TN was the hometown GNCC race for Team Faith. Really cool to have Brian O'Rourke come out and share some stories - from botching the opening prayer at a jet ski race to winning gold at X-Games! There were some definite low points in between. We turn to Matthew 16 and look at what it means to “give up your life in order to gain it.” God’s economy is backwards, inverted and so totally worth it!
Swayed by Culture
March 25, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHow did the crowd miss that Jesus was The Messiah? They started out so good: “Hosannah!” But within a few days, “Crucify him!” Jesus came to fulfill a promise God made way back in Genesis, yet the people assumed he was there simply to defeat Rome. When we make up a god in our own image, culture will absolutely sway us. Look at the story of Jephthah in Judges 11. This is a most unusual Palm Sunday message! However, it makes the point that we need to stand on Truth found in God’s Word.
Discerning Truth
March 11, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB4 years ago, the world shut down. Churches too! In hindsight sight, many pastors wished they hadn’t shut down at all. And others, namely those who latched onto the out-of-context “love your neighbor” theme - have gone wholesale into deception/gay-affirmjng. Does God’s Word have anything to say about how to stand firm in deceptive times? About how to discern truth from error?! You know it does! Give a listen from The General GNCC…
Free From Sin
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBLast week during the “Not Ashamed” message, I made the statement that “Jesus came to set us free from the penalty of our sin AND the dominion of our sin.” Yet, so many times it seems that even as Christians, we are dominated by sin. How can that be? What do we do? Is there escape?! Of course! We turn to Luke 15 and James 4 for the answer at the Wild Boar GNCC…
Not Ashamed!
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBRomans 1:16 says “I am not ashamed of the Gospel.” But what does that mean? Die for the Good News? Sure. But Paul also demonstrated in that passage how to stand for truth in a culture that denied Ultimate Truth. Welcome to Round 1 of the 2024 GNCC Season!
Israel & Jesus
October 24, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBHamas attacks Israel. Israel responds. Protests erupt. Is this Biblical? Apocalyptic? How should a Christian view Israel? How should we respond? All good questions, but there is one “question behind the question” that must be answered: “Why did Jesus have to die?” Seems unrelated! Give a listen to the chapel service from the 2023 Ironman GNCC and find the connection!
Courage
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBChapel from The Buckwheat 100. We talked about courage and looked at an obscure Old Testament king, Jehoshaphat. He’s actually a model of what NOT to do! But there was a prophet who is part of his story, Micaiaha, who was bold without reservation and did not care what other people thought. That’s who I want to be like!
Sound of Freedom
September 17, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB“The Sound of Freedom” movie was released this past summer - it’s the true story of Tim Ballard who quit his job with Dept of Homeland Security to pursue a sex trafficking ring in S. America. At the end of the movie, statistics were given stating that the USA is a top destination for child sex trafficking. How did we get here?! We were a nation founded on godly principals, but how far we’ve fallen! The question is, how do we stop it? How do we war against the culture? We looked to Genesis ...
True North
June 26, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThe earth’s magnetic field is actually not at true north! Depending on where you are on the globe, it’s off by a few degrees. Much like our culture, it also changes! (By about 50km/yr) As Christians, the Word of God is our True North - but there are things pulling at the compass needle that can put us off by a degree or two. In the short term, it’s no big deal. But 1° off-course over 60 miles will put you an entire mile off target! How do we orient to True North? Give a listen from the Sno...
Purpose in the Pain
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB“Purpose in the Pain” was the message for the Mason Dixon GNCC. It’s a tough topic! Life is hard and often unfair. Where is God? Does He know? Does He care? I can assure that not only does He see our suffering but He USES it to bring us even closer in relationship with Him…if we let it! Tune in and hear about God’s sovereignty in the life of Job.
Mistaker
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBI’m a ”mistaker!” I do dumb things all the time! Will that keep me out of Heaven? Or is there something more? A young man asked Jesus a similar question. It’s the story of “The Rich Young Ruler” in Matthew 20. We discussed at the (very muddy) John Penton GNCC.
Resurrection
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThe difference between Christianity and 40,000 other belief systems (religions) is that only Christianity can claim proof that it IS the way. And that is through a resurrected Savior - something only God could do! But how do we know the Resurrection happened? Couldn’t it just be a myth, passed down from generations? Or a hoax? Or maybe grief-stricken people made a mistake? We tackle these questions at The Hoosier GNCC! There is a God who loves us and went to extreme lengths to prove it!
Ancient Calendars
April 03, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEver since Genesis 3 there has been a Problem and a Promise! The problem is sin. And the promise is that the serpent’s head would be crushed! The way God brought about the promise is fascinating. Detailed to the very day of the Crucifixion, Burial, Resurrection and…Triumphial Entry! This is a Palm Sunday (Monday) message that will make you think as well as appreciate the detail God gave thousands of years in advance!
Killing Lions
March 12, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe General GNCC Chapel: Honoring God in the little things, or “Killing Lions!” 😳 We looked at the parable of the talents (did you know a biblical “talent” of gold would be worth nearly $1.5 MILLION in today’s currency?). And then turned our attention to I Samuel 17 - the shepherd boy who killed a lion and then a giant! God is good and He has a Plan and a Purpose for each of us. Be faithful in the small things!
Honoring God
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBI Samuel 2:30 says, “I will honor those who honor me.” In context, there’s a bit more to it. We dig in at the Wild Boar GNCC Chapel and learn about honoring God in the Old Testament and honoring God now. There are some real life examples of people who honored God, refused to compromise…and God honored (and used) them greatly!
REVIVAL in America
February 20, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBA revival started in 1970 at Asbury College and swept across the USA! Ripple effects from that still affect our culture today. Is God doing it again?! How does that work? If we really are living in the End Times, won’t there be a “Falling Away?” Could it be BOTH?! Chuck answers theses questions and more at the Big Buck GNCC.
American Persecution
October 11, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis is a follow up to a couple weeks ago when we discussed “Situational Awareness: Are you paying attention?” Here, at the Buckwheat 100 GNCC, we took a look at a current event and then discussed Jesus’ teaching on End Times and persecution. “Hated by all nations.” A lot is happening in our world and in our country. We should be paying attention to the signs!
Situational Awareness
September 26, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThere are so many end times prophecies unfolding before our eyes. One teacher called it “a convergence of the signs!” Although we can’t foretell the future, we should be aware as things happen and it should strengthen our faith! We dug into it at the Burr Oak GNCC.
Situational Awareness
September 26, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThere are so many end times prophecies unfolding before our eyes. One teacher called it “a convergence of the signs!” Although we can’t foretell the future, we should be aware as things happen and it should strengthen our faith! We dug into it at the Burr Oak GNCC.
Day of the Martyr
September 11, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB“If it’s true, it’s worth dying for. If it’s worth dying for, it’s worth living for!” June 29, 2022 was the 1,956th anniversary of the Apostle Paul’s execution by Emperor Nero. We took a closer look at The Mountaineer GNCC.
Is God Real
July 31, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBRecorded atop Snowshoe Mountain at 4,848 feet, the question was, “Is God real?” With spectacular views, it seemed the answer was/is obvious! Yet, there are still many objections: “What about evil? Suffering? Atrocities committed in the name of Christ? So many Christians are hypocrites.” We dug into these and many more at the 2022 Snowshoe GNCC.
Shipwrecked
June 07, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBLeading up to the Mason-Dixon GNCC, there were several shootings in the USA, including the Uvalde, TX tragedy. At the time of recording, gun control debates were raging in Congress, the media and social media. How do we live in this environment? Violence, distrust, opinions, overreach...does God's Word address modern issues? It can always be twisted to fit a narrative, but if it is actually applicable to our lives, how so? The Apostle Paul was in tumultuous times, could see the shipwreck abo...
Profane Fire
May 28, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB“Profane Fire” was the title of this weekend’s message at the John Penton GNCC. Leading to baptism, we studied Leviticus chapter 10 – which might be unusual since baptism isn’t mentioned anywhere in the Old Testament! However, Leviticus provides an example of how we don’t get to come to God on our own terms. We don’t get to make it up as we go! Baptism doesn’t save us, but only Christians need baptized. Give a listen…
Jesus Cursed the Fig Tree
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBPalm Sunday message at the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC! During the week leading up to the crucifixion, Jesus was hungry, saw a fig tree, went to it for some figs but there were none. He said, “May no one ever eat of you again” and the tree died! Mark said it wasn’t the season for figs. So what was Jesus doing?! As with everything - he was purposeful and intentional. The implications are as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago!
For Such a Time
March 29, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSeems the world is in a tailspin! The typical response is “Ain’t got a chance!!” But there are a few people saying, “For such a time as this.” That term comes from the Book of Esther. She was put in a precarious situation that took courage and wisdom - very applicable to our lives today. We indeed are created ON PURPOSE, FOR A PURPOSE and we are here “for such a time as this.”
Armor of God
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBOne of the COLDEST chapel services we’ve done! But people still came out! We discussed “The Armor of God” from Ephesians 6. Admittedly, my view of this passage has been skewed by cliché analogies. However, when digging in and REALLY looking at it - the Apostle Paul was brilliant!
Living in the End Times
March 07, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThis meassage was delivered March 5, 2022 as Russia was actively invading Ukraine. The news captivated (and continues to captivate, at the time of this posting) the world. As a Christian, a couple questions come to mind: 1) What do we know and 2) What do we DO? We certainly feel helpless, but God is in control, Satan will be defeated and we DO have an active role in expanding the Eternal Kingdom!
Lessons from Jeremiah
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBToo often, we want to insert our lives into the Bible! Yet, the Word of God is living and active - it can speak for itself and is applicable to us. Therefore, we need to insert the Bible into our lives! We see the chaos and bad decisions around us. How should we live? Jeremiah lived in a time of chaos, confusion, blatant sin, hard hearts and poor leadership. There are several things we can pick up on that help us today in 2022.
3 Kings of Orient
December 23, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe story of the wisemen has been embellished and expanded over the years. That’s okay! The birth of the Savior is a story that should be told, retold and romanticized. But what is fact? What is fiction? And is there anything still to be learned? We are 1/2 way through the GNCC winter break and this is the Christmas Message!
Prophecy Puzzle Pieces
October 25, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDuring the 2021 GNCC Race Season, we have studied a lot of prophecy! But how does it all look when the puzzle is put together? What can we learn? Join Chuck Lemaster at the Ironman GNCC race and find out how Dueteronomy 28 fits with Ezekiel 37, Daniel 9, Matthew 24 and more! Are current events depicted in ancient biblical prophecies? It's an interesting topic and has been an interesting studyin 2021!
Gog Magog War
October 09, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEzekiel 38 is a little bit like reading a weather report. Imagine getting the bulletin, looking to the horizon and seeing the storm clouds you just read about! We don’t know everything, but there is enough in this passage that we should take heed and pay attention to the coming “Gog Magog War.” Chuck wasn’t able to make it the Buckwheat 100 GNCC, so this was recorded from home and is one more piece of the Prophecy Puzzle the church at GNCC has been studying all year.
The Rapture
September 28, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBPre-trib, post-trib, mid-trib…all these weird names for when the rapture MIGHT happen! And what is the rapture, anyway? And “Tribulation?!” Lots to cover! Chuck puts all this in its proper, Biblical context at the Burr Oak GNCC Chapel service. The discussion revolves around what we do know and concludes with some interesting observations.
Counter Cultural
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBChristians have been persecuted and killed since the 1st Century. Why? “Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you.” Doesn’t seem too threatening! Yet, at the core, God’s principals are so counter-cultural they are indeed revolutionary! His Word - The Bible, has shaped and changed my perspective, outlook and ultimately my life. We go through a few examples at The Mountaineer GNCC in Beckley, WV.
The Con
July 07, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBJesus warned that in the last days, there would be a falling away. We are certainnly seeing that in modern times. But what makes a person who professes Jesus is Lord to NOT maintain that core belief? That is the question we walked through atop beautiful Snowshoe Mountain in June, 2021.
The Backstory
June 08, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSometimes it is the backstory that makes the mainstory so incredible! Samuel was the greatest judge and prophet to ever guide ancient Israel. But he should not have been! His backstory should have ruined him. Yet God... God had a plan and a purpose! Samuel's mother obediently delivered him into that purpose and the rest is history. This service was the very first GNCC Church Baby Dedication.
John Penton GNCC Baptism 2021
May 25, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJohn the Baptizer came on the scene baptising people for "repentance and forgiveness of sins." Then Jesus came along and wanted John to baptize him. Yet, Jesus had never sinned! So why did he need to be baptized? Afterward, he was led into thee wilderness to be tempted by Satan. Is there a correlation? We discuss these very questions in this chapel service; recorded live at the John Penton GNCC. A baptism follows!
Oil in the Lamp
May 04, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBJesus talked about the End Times, Abomination of Desolation, putting oil in the lamp...unusual subjects! Yet, there is meaning and we are seeing "signs of the times" today. We should understand what He was talking about - and so this episode digs into Matthew 24 and Luke 21. Chuck shares his personal thoughts on the subjects and closes out with undisputable, irrefutable Truth.
And Then the End Will Come
April 19, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBDuring this season, we’ve been studying some prophecies in the Old Testament and seeing how they came true. But what about future things yet to happen? When will the end actually come? Jesus’ disciples asked that very question. Although Matthew 24 can be confusing (some signs were related to AD70), there is ONE sign Jesus pointed out that has never happened but is happening now! This was an interesting discussion from the Tiger Run GNCC 2021.
Dry Bones
March 29, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB"And he said to me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' And I answered, "O LORD God, you know.'" ~Ezekiel 37:3 We looked at this passage at the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC. It's a fascinating passage! Even more so when you understand the context, what it means and how it came true! There is only one true God and he proves it time and again...
Leftover Stew
March 15, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBChapel service from Washington, GA - The General GNCC. What do King Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and the Civil War have in common? Tune in and find out! God has been faithful through the ages and His purposes prevail!
Part 2: Demise of America
March 09, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAmerica is not Israel. However, Malachi explains, "I the LORD do not change." We can see how God worked in the past and have a greater understanding for what He is doing now. In Old Testament times, God gave warnings and signs before sending judgement. Likewise, He's given indications in modern times as well. America isn't paying attention, but as Christians, we need to know the signs of the times. And take heart! God's purposes always prevail!
Part 1: The Demise of Israel
February 23, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB2021 GNCC Chapel Round 1 Times are changing but God isn't! Malachi states, "I the LORD do not change." What God did in history gives us a clue for what he is doing now. This is Part 1 of a two part series: "The demise of Israel/The demise of America." The Old Testament is HUGELY relevant to modern times. God loves us enough to plainly state the truth! Tune in and take heart.
Heaven
June 02, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBSpeaking live at the Camp Coker GNCC on May 30, 2020, Team Faith's Chuck Lemaster expounds on the topic of "Heaven." There are many questions that the Bible does't directly address, but many answers, as well - especially when placed in the context of WHO God is and WHAT His purpose is. We knnow for certain that heaven is wonderful and that God has a purpose while we are here!
13. The Story Continues
November 01, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBThe conclusion of a 13 part series - learning the Story of God as written in the Bible! Special guest, 2x World Grand Prix Champion, Trampas Parker, shares his story at the beginning and offers a powerful conclusion at the end of the service. Team Faith's Chuck Lemaster takes the audience through some prophecy and explains that "What God said He would do, He did! What God says He has yet to do, He will!" Now that 13 messages have taken the audience through the Bible, the listener now has th...
12. The Rock
October 18, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis is "Church at the Racetrack!" Hence, background noise and distractions - yet the message is clear: God had a plan from the beginning of time! Genesis 1 shows God creating mankind in His own image and the rest of the Bible, The Story of God, is all about Him redeeming and making a way for that unique and special creation to be in right relationship with Him. This is part 12 of a 13 part series - Through the Ages and the Pages. In tonight's message, Team Faith's Chuck Lemaster walks the a...
11. Snake on a Pole
October 09, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB"Through the Ages and the Pages" has been a fascinating journey through the Bible! Week 10 left off with Jesus being "The Savior of the World." But how? Nicodemus comes to Jesus with a question on his mind. But before he can even ask, Jesus says, "You must be born again!" Which for Nick, that was the first time that phrase had ever been used and it was rather uncomfortable! Then Jesus brought up an ancient story of when Moses lifted up a snake on a pole. It made no sense at the time, but 200...
9. The Blank Page
October 09, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWeek 9 of a 13 series "Through the Ages and the Pages" (Through the Bible) brings the audience to the blank page that divides the Old Testament and the New Testament. That page represents 400 years. Often referred to as "The Silent Years" because there is no record of God speaking through prophets, judges, kings, etc. Actually, people gt the impression that God took his hands off the steering wheel during this era! Nothing could be further from the truth!! Give a listen as Team Faith's Chuck...
10. Savior of the World
October 09, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB"Through the Ages and the Pages" has been a journey through the Bible. It's a story of God's love for His special creation. He made a promise and although ALWAYS in jeopardy, that promise remained steadfast. Week 9 took the audience through 400 years of "silence." Week 10 is the coming of the Messiah! Something new is on the horizon! Something amazing is happening! And it was the Woman at the Well who first learned that Jesus was indeed the Savior of the World. Give a listen as Team Faith's ...
8. Prophets & Captivity
October 09, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBPart 8 of a 13 part series - Through the Bible in 13 messages. God has made a promise and the narrative has arrived at the time of the prophets. And yet, the people don't listen. Captivity awaits but God's hand, his plan and his purpose shine through! Just as the nation reaches it's breaking point, God reveals he will use terrible circumstances to accomplish his will. Team Faith's Chuck Lemaster shares this message at the top of Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia.
7. Samson
June 20, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is week 7 of going through the Bible in 13 messages. God has a plan and a purpose to redeem and restore His special creation: you and me! Yet at every turn, that promise is in peril. God raises up judges to turn the people back to Him and keep his promise on track. As soon as the judge dies, the people forget. God raises Samson who really has no interest in God's promise, God's faithfulness or God's plan. And yet God uses Samson to fulfill His Divine destiny! The little known fact is th...