Three-D Discipleship
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Discipleship in this Culture: Pastor Matt McMillan and others talk about discipleship in today's culture and churches going through revitalizations. Discipleship is learning to bow on earth, become on earth, and battle on earth like you will in Heaven.
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Ep 191 - Jesus Series: Be disciplined to do what is right. Hebrews 12:3-11
April 11, 2024 14:08 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBDo you have discipline in your life to accomplish what you want to accomplish? Be disciplined to do what is right. Discipline in your spiritual life will affect every other area of your life. Christ's victory on the cross comes with discipline and training so we can take the cross. "Discipline, in this context, is not a sign of God's anger or punishment but his favor and acceptance." - Tom Schreiner ➡️ Train don't try. ➡️ Suffering is training. ➡️ Victory comes through training. Gosp...
Ep. 190 - Throne of Thorns Series: We endure the cross because we wait for the crown. Hebrews 12:1-2
April 11, 2024 13:33 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBWe know Friday was not the end because Sunday was coming! We endure the cross because we wait for the crown. In this situation, live by faith as we wait for reality. The humble savior takes a thorn crown and then raises into His rightful place as King of the universe. - Let Us Consider One Another. - Let Us Hold On. - Let Us Draw Near. Gospel Response: Process through your cross and the crown you are aspiring to gain. Are you enduring a cross that leads to death or a cross that leads ...
Ep. 189 - Throne of Thorns Series: What do you hope for? Hebrews 11
April 10, 2024 20:20 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBA World of Thorns. What do you hope for? In this situation, live by faith as we wait for reality. Stay near to God, hold on, consider one another, so that you don't fall into sin that drains life. Faith is a story, not a moment. 💜 Don't commit deliberate sin 💜 Remember the story of endurance Deliberate sin is doing your will with no care for God's will. - Receive the challenge to endure. - Be confident in our story. But we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who...
Ep. 188 - Jesus Series: Sin drains life. Hebrews 10:26-39
April 10, 2024 19:55 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBStay near to God, hold on, and consider one another, so that you don't fall into sin that drains life. Is God powerful enough to exact this kind of vengeance upon the people? Yes! Why? Because we need a God that strong! If He couldn't then how can we be saved? Sin drains life. 💜 Don't commit deliberate sin. 💜 Remember the story of endurance. Numbers 15:30 Deliberate sin is doing your will with no care for God's will. - Receive the challenge to endure. - Be confident in our story. ...
Ep. 187 - Jesus Series: Draw near, hold on, get help. Hebrews 10:19-25
April 10, 2024 18:55 - 36 minutes - 50 MBDraw near, hold on, get help. 💜 Let Us Draw Near. 💜 Let Us Hold On. 💜 Let Us Consider One Another. Gospel Response: Let us provoke good works by gathering together. - Draw near to God. - Hold on to Hope. - Get Help from the Family. 𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶ Hebrews 10:19-25 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 186 - Jesus Series: The new way changes forever. Hebrews 9:11-28
February 23, 2024 23:13 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBThe final sacrifice of the high priest is greater. The new way changes forever. Three Eternals: 1. Eternal Redemption 2. Eternal Spirit 3. Eternal Inheritance 💜 I once was guilty of evil, now I am completely forgiven. 💜 I once was a slave to sin, now I am free to live. 💜 I once was deprived of life, now I have eternal blessings. Gospel Response: Do an evaluation of old habits and rhythms that you felt like would change how God views you. - Trust in Jesus Sacrifice. ...
Ep. 185 - ❤️ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 ❤️ Psalm 37:5
February 13, 2024 23:21 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBWhat does it mean to recommit to your marriage? A Covenant with your spouse and before the Lord is a legal binding agreement but a Commitment is the action to carry out that covenant. If you want your marriage to be imaging Christ, then you have to start with the individuals first. Sunday: Recommit to Following Christ Individually and as a Married Couple. | John 15:1–8 Monday: Recommit to Handling Each Other’s Differences with Grace and Mercy. | Colossians 3:12–17 Tuesday: Recommit to Com...
Ep. 184 - Jesus Series: The way of Jesus is better than the way of the world. Hebrews 8:1-10
February 13, 2024 22:38 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBFresh life, fresh way. The new way of life will prevent people from falling away. Our forgiver is praying for us. The way of Jesus is better than the way of the world. The new High Priest gives a new and greater covenant. 💜 Fresh Word 💜 Fresh Relationship 💜 Fresh Knowledge 💜 Fresh Forgiveness Jesus has Established a New Way of Life. Jesus Has Guaranteed our Forgiveness. Jesus is Working for our New Living. Gospel Response: Compare your way to the way of Jesus. - Trust the Way. ...
Ep. 183 - Jesus Series: Jesus, our forgiver, is praying for us. Hebrews 7:11–28
February 13, 2024 22:16 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBThe new High Priest is the greater high priest. Jesus, our forgiver, is praying for us. We need a perfect priest because human priests are imperfect. We have a priest of spiritual and eternal descent, not human descent. Human priests die, Jesus doesn't. - Jesus has Established a New Way of Life. - Jesus Has Guaranteed our Forgiveness. - Jesus is Working for our New Living. Gospel Response: Prayer Journal: What is in your heart? - Pray in Jesus Name. - Rest in Jesus' Eternal Forgiv...
Season 2 Ep.1: Worship through Music as a Formation for Discipleship
January 25, 2024 16:54 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBMusic can be a form of worship. It can also be a part of discipleship. Let's talk about the formation of discipleship through music in the local church.
Ep. 182 - Jesus Series: Be assured in obedience. Hebrews 6:9-20
January 17, 2024 04:16 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBOur great promise in Christ builds faith and hope. Be assured in obedience. God restores the broken. - We are not secure in our disobedience. - We are secure in Christ' obedience. - We are assured in our works. Gospel Response: Do something that will require you to trust in the power of the Holy Spirit. - What disobedience leads you to doubt your faith and security? - What obedience does Christ do that leads you to assurance? - What is the Spirit working in and through you to do th...
Ep. 181 - Jesus Series: Can you lose your salvation? Hebrews 6:1-8
January 17, 2024 03:53 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBCan you lose your salvation? It was never yours to win or lose. Jesus accomplished your salvation. So yes, if you have earned a salvation, surely you can lose it. But if your salvation is from the Lord, then no, because He chose you, called you, and will keep you. 💜 Stop being immature. - Grow Towards Maturity. - Depend on God. - Spark a Fire. Gospel Response: - Hear the Warning. - Repent Now - Embrace the Promise - Continually do a fast or specifically the 7 Fast. 𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂...
Ep. 180 - All Things New - A Christmas Series: Are you living a life of Heaven on Earth? Matthew 5:10
January 06, 2024 16:33 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBAre you living a life of Heaven on Earth? Live out the gospel. Worship freely and uninhibited. - Remember your identity. - Your priorities are a reflection of your identity. - Bear much fruit. Gospel Response: Living a life of Heaven on Earth. Who, not what is my identity? - What are my priorities? - What behaviors/habits do you need to change in 2024? 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓝𝓮𝔀 🎄 𝓐 𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓶𝓪𝓼 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 Matthew 5:10 Revelation 21:1–4 John 15:5 Matthew 6:33–34 Pastor Glen - Pasto...
Ep. 179 - All Things New - A Christmas Series: Have the attitude and actions of Jesus. Philippians 2:5–11
December 29, 2023 00:41 - 36 minutes - 50 MBHeaven in Jesus: Have the attitude and actions of Jesus. What are you struggling with? Jesus is over everything that is broken. - He Gave Up His Status. - He Took Up My Status. - He Took My Cross. - He Took The Throne. Gospel Response: Tonight before bed, embody the attitude of Jesus to your friends or family. In the morning embody an action of Jesus to your friends or family. - Celebrate Christmas through Attitude. - Celebrate Christmas through Action. - Worship the King. 𝓐𝓵𝓵...
Ep. 178 - All Things New - A Christmas Series: Do everything for the good of creation and the glory of God. Genesis 2:15
December 21, 2023 20:37 - 30 minutes - 42 MBHeaven is New Vocation. Why are we here? Do everything for the good of creation and the glory of God. Vocation is your passion, your calling. - We Protect Life. - We Protect Creation. - We Work the Ground while waiting for the Garden. Gospel Response: Discuss with someone in your field of work how you can do good for creation and bring glory to God through your work. - Work the Ground. - Anticipate the Garden. - Confess you at from the Wrong Tree. 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓝𝓮𝔀 🎄 𝓐 𝓒𝓱𝓻...
Ep. 177 - All Things New - A Christmas Series: Are you walking with God? John 5:24
December 13, 2023 22:29 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBHeaven is New Relationship! Walk with God - In the wilderness - In the Valleys - On the Mountaintops. He is the God who forgives. He is the God who restores. He is the God who is your God. -- After Restoration: 1. Reside Here 2. Not Reject Us 3. Walk With US -- Rooted in Proof: 1. You Know Me by Name 2. You Know my Actions Gospel Response: Write down the provisions of God this week. - Find a place to walk. - Take a walk. - Enjoy the walk. 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓝𝓮𝔀...
Ep. 176 - All Things New - A Christmas Series: Live during Christmas like Heaven came down. John 5:24
December 07, 2023 14:08 - 39 minutes - 54 MBHeaven is New Life! Live during Christmas like Heaven came down. What are you going to do for eternity? Truly I Tell You: Anyone Who Hears and Believes Him Who Sent Me has Eternal Life. No Judgment/No Death. Living this Christmas because of Jesus: 1. I will live in the peace of Jesus. 2. I will live in the contentment of Jesus. 3. I will live in the joy of Jesus. 4. I will live in the gentleness of Jesus. 5. I will live in the humility of Jesus. Practical Ways: 1. Lord, I have eno...
Ep. 175 - Jesus Series: Jesus is greater than any high priest. Hebrews 5:1-14
November 29, 2023 17:57 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBEntering into Rest: Through the High Priest, the final high priest can truly offer a sacrifice and an entrance into the new temple. Jesus is greater than any high priest. - The high priest was appointed by God. - The high priest is to deal gently with those who are ignorant. - Jesus Christ is our high priest, forever. - Rest in the fact that Jesus’ death and resurrection is more than enough. Nothing more is needed. - Four qualifications for a high priest: High priests must: 1. Be app...
Ep. 174 - Jesus Series: Jesus beat your sin, so you can too. Hebrews 4:14-16
November 21, 2023 18:40 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBEntering into Rest: Through Jesus' Faith, the faithfulness of Jesus secured our rest for eternity. Jesus beat your sin, so you can too. The king of kings is inviting you into His presence, an eternal rest from this weary world. 💜 Your high priest is able to sympathize with you. 💜 Your high priest is able to show you temptation without sin. Therefore: • Hold Fast • Approach Boldly Gospel Response: What would it look like to rest from your weary toil with sin? - Come to Jesus and rem...
Ep. 173 - Jesus Series: What is the goodness of God? Hebrews 4:1-13
November 14, 2023 19:54 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBEntering into Rest: Through our faith, believe in Jesus and stay strong in that faith. God wants good for you. What is the goodness of God? I'm going to rest, so that I can love myself, my people, and my God more. R.E.S.T. - Recreation. - Eternal. - Saving. - Toil. “We need to learn to embrace our potential and our limitations. Because both of them are signposts, pointing us forward into God’s calling on our life.” - John Mark Comer 💜 - Don't Doubt God. - Don't Doubt His Re...
Ep. 172 - Jesus Series: If you want to experience rest, you must watch out, encourage, and hold firm. Hebrews 3:7–19
November 07, 2023 22:15 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIs God finished with you? Do I sin? Do I care that I sin? Jesus offers true rest through salvation, don't reject it. If you want to experience rest, you must watch out, encourage, and hold firm. 💜 1. See Doubt 2. Encourage Faith 3. Build Endurance Gospel Response: - The Power to Change. - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. 𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶ Hebrews 3:7–19 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 171 - Jesus Series: Jesus is Greater and that changes Everything! Hebrews 3:1–6
November 01, 2023 17:54 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBJesus is greater than Moses, don't reject Him. Jesus is Greater and that changes Everything! 💜 1. Jesus is the Son over the Household 2. We are the household if we hold on. 3. The household is holy and called. Gospel Response: - Trust in Jesus Son of God. - Consider how Jesus is Greater transforms all areas of your life. 𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶ Hebrews 3:1–6 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 170 - Jesus Series: We often choose to be like God yet God chose to be like us. Hebrews 2:5–18
October 24, 2023 19:45 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBJesus' victory secured our salvation, don't reject it. We often try and tear Jesus down from His throne, yet He came down to us to raise us up and seat us with Him. We often choose to be like God yet God chose to be like us. We are human and Jesus became a human that we become the child of God. 💜 Jesus is: - Suffering Reveals Perfection - Death Achieves Life - Jesus as Human was Necessary Take an inventory of human limitations and marvels. Gospel Response: - Confess that Jesus, S...
Ep. 169 - Jesus Series: We drift slowly, but we can course correct. Hebrews 2:1–4
October 21, 2023 14:45 - 34 minutes - 47 MBJesus offers salvation, don't reject it. We drift slowly, but we can course correct. Hebrews wants us to steer in the right direction rather than drift. 💜 Right hearing is like a rudder used to steer in the right direction. 💜 Fear is like a radar used to steer in the right direction. 💜 Majesty is like seeing the beauty in the right direction. Gospel Response: - Let God's Word Transform Your Life. - Let Warnings and Fear Motivate Steadfastness. - Let God's Majesty Strengthen Your...
Ep. 168 - Jesus Series: Jesus the creator God and King is superior to the created. Hebrews 1:5–14
October 12, 2023 20:17 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBJesus the creator God and King is superior to the created. 💜 Jesus is greater. 💜 The angels are worshipping. 💜 The heavens are not unraveled. Gospel Response: - Declare Jesus is God and King. - Worship Him with the Angels. - ONE WAY: 7 Fast 𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶ Hebrews 1:5–14 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 167 - Jesus Series: Run the long race towards Jesus! Hebrews 1:1-4
October 03, 2023 18:30 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBLife is a long journey, are your eyes fixed on King Jesus? The way we view the role of Christ matters, so get to know Him. 💜 RUN THE LONG RACE TOWARDS JESUS. Gospel Response: - Follow Jesus. - Write out your goals for the end of your life. - Participate in the 7 Fast. 𝙹𝙴𝚂𝚄𝚂 𝚂𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 ◀ ＨΞＢＲΞＷＳ ▶ Hebrews 1:1-4 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 166 - Marriage Series: Are you committed to one another in your marriage? Hebrews 13:4
September 27, 2023 01:55 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBMarriage Series: Renewal - Commitment to honor God and each other. Resentment wants to rob you of the joy, hope, peace, forgiveness, and love that Jesus Christ wants for your marriage. Are you committed to one another in your marriage? 5 Ways that Foster Love in your Marriage Forgiveness Patience Peace Joy Hope ❤️ 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 ❤️ 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚎 - 𝙶𝚛𝚘𝚠 - 𝙸𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚜𝚝 Hebrews 13:4 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 165 - Marriage Series: What does it look like to build a relationship of love? 1 John 4:7–21
September 19, 2023 20:18 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBCovenant/Commitment: What does it look like to build a relationship of love? Be intentional with your walk with the Lord and also with your spouse. Work to protect and build your relationship of love. Gospel Response: 1. Ask your spouse how you can love them better and don’t be defensive by their response. Just listen with an open heart and mind. 2. Talk as a couple how you both can protect your marriage better. 3. Is your marriage God honoring or self-honoring? Your marriage should glo...
Ep. 164 - Marriage Series: Is your marriage centered on Christ? Galatians 5
September 14, 2023 21:13 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBBuilding Trust & Growth: Marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. Marriage is a relationship intended by God between a man and woman to be a permanent bond in love. Is your marriage centered on Christ? Gospel Response: Be present with God so you can be present with your spouse. - God is first. - Love your neighbor. - Enjoy God's grace and give Him glory. ❤️ 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 ❤️ 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚎 - 𝙶𝚛𝚘𝚠 - 𝙸𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚜𝚝 Galatians 5 Pastor Glen - Associate Pastor
Ep. 163 - Marriage Series: Do you love your spouse like Christ loves the Church? Ephesians 5:22-32
September 05, 2023 20:03 - 37 minutes - 51 MBHow do you love your spouse? Do you love your spouse like Christ loves the Church? Marriage is walking with each other through the most difficult seasons. Love keeps no records of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Gospel Response: Be the man that God created you to be. Women show grace and delight in your husband. When the world sees your marriage, will they see the gospel? ❤️ 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 ❤️ 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚎 - 𝙶𝚛𝚘𝚠 - 𝙸𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚜𝚝 Ephesians 5:22-32 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 162 - Delight: How are you going to expose God’s truth to one another?
August 22, 2023 19:49 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBHow are you going to expose God's truth to one another? Be still and know God's truth - Theology. Know what to worship - Doxology. Follow Christ and be obedient - Discipleship. Gospel Response: Biblical Soul Care to each another. 🌟 𝓓𝓔ℒ𝓘𝓖ℋ𝑇 🌟 Psalm 1:1-2 Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor
Ep. 161 - Delight: Love and Delight in God’s instruction! Psalm 1:1-2
August 15, 2023 18:28 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBDo you believe in the eternal pleasures God has for you? What do you Delight in? Love and Delight in God's instruction! What does God want for you? What’s the goal of health? - Delight in Gods goodness - Delight in Gods provisions - Delight in Gods presence - Desire nothing more - Desire nothing less - Draw others to God the previous 5 Gospel Response: His divine power has everything required to find what God wants and has for you! 1. Trust in God's Goodness and strength in yo...
Ep. 160 - Delight: Can God help you today? Psalm37
August 09, 2023 19:09 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBHow do we biblical counsel through stress? Stress is the fear of what IS and anxiety is what IF. Can God help you today? Give God the ability to work in the midst of your weakness so that you are made strong because He is strong. Gospel Response: Are you doubting what God can do for you? Can God handle what you have before you today? Should this be a priority in my life? - Recognize your freedom and forgiveness in Christ. - Look at the priorities in your life and reprioritize around th...
Ep. 159 - Delight: We can delight in the Lord in our grief. Psalm 23
August 01, 2023 18:57 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBI'm Grieving: We can delight in the Lord in our grief. In times of grief, are the things you are turning to for comfort, helping or hurting you? The greater the loss, the greater the grief. Grief will never be your friend, but it can be a teacher. -- Stages of Grief: - Denial - Anger/Resentment - Bargaining - Depression/Alienation - Acceptance -- How can we delight in God as we grieve? - Focus on God’s character. - Control your emotions by controlling your thinking. ...
Ep. 158 - Delight: Anxiety is a world of What Ifs and God is the truth of What IS! Psalm 121
July 26, 2023 19:14 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBI'm Anxious: Anxiety is a world of What Ifs and God is the truth of What IS! How to use God's Word to minister to those who are struggling with anxiety and who have slipped from Godly concern and fear to unhealthy sinful concern and fear. Sinful anxiety fears faith things and doubts real things. Gospel Response: - In what areas of your life are you doubting God and His goodness? - When you find yourself doubting, are you moving towards God or further away from Him? - Think back to a t...
Ep. 157 - Delight: Are you doubting God? Psalm13
July 18, 2023 18:15 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBI'm Doubting: Do you want the Lord to move faster in your life? Are you asking How Long? Are you doubting God? How to overcome the doubt... - Prayer - God's Word - Community Gospel Response: - In what areas of your life are you doubting God and His goodness? - When you find yourself doubting, are you moving towards God or further away from Him? - Think back to a time when God was faithful and came through for you. 🌟 𝓓𝓔ℒ𝓘𝓖ℋ𝑇 🌟 Psalm 13 Pastor Bill - Family Pastor
Ep. 156 - Delight: God conquers loneliness through His presence and His people. Psalm16:11
July 12, 2023 17:09 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBI'm Lonely: Being alone is not the enemy, but being unable to escape being alone is the enemy. God conquers loneliness through His presence and His people. Are you seeking a biblical community? Are you seeking God's presence and voice? Do you need a biblical community? -- God's Presence Brings Joy. Physical Presence isn't a Biblical Community. -- In God's Presence, there is Joy. How Happy is the one who avoids the wisdom of wicked people? -- Gospel Response: - Give Thanks f...
Ep. 155 - Delight: Give God control, follow His revealed plan, seek His answers. Psalm16
July 06, 2023 18:07 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBI'm Lost: Do you have security in what God wants in your life? Give God control, follow His revealed plan, seek His answers. When there is something in front of you, where are you going? -- First, He is all we have (1-4) Second, He holds our future. (5-6) Third, He is our counselor. (7-8) Fourth, He's counsel is our joy. (9-11) -- Minimize Worldly Voices Maximize Bible Consumption Pray for faithfulness AND answers -- Gospel Response: - Give Control to God. - Trust God's Unreveal...
Ep. 154 - Delight: How can I live a faithful life in the midst of chronic pain? Psalm 38
June 27, 2023 21:05 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBI'm Physically Hurting: How can I live a faithful life in the midst of chronic pain? My sin, your sin, and the evil around us causes pain, but our God isn't distant. -- Recognize God's Strength (v.1-2) Recognize Our Weakness (v.3-17) Recognize Our Savior (v.18) Recognize Our Enemies (v.19-20) -- Condemning Anger - Righteous Anger Jealousy - Celebration Pity - Compassion Cursing - Praising -- Gospel Response: - Discuss Goals with a Spiritual Leader - Discuss Goals with a Physici...
Ep. 153 - Delight: Biblical lamenting is the process of turning your frustrations towards the world or towards God into faith in God. Psalm 42–43
June 20, 2023 19:37 - 42 minutes - 59 MBBiblical lamenting is the process of turning your frustrations towards the world or towards God into faith in God. Share with God, Give it over to God - Sharing is different than giving! Lament Psalms: Psalm 109, 94, 22, 102, 44, 69, 27 -- Pray the Psalms with One Another Memorize the Psalms Sing the Psalms -- We have the freedom to ask why, but we should not answer why with an attack on God's character. Gospel Response: What are you suffering with in this life that you have not lam...
Ep. 152 - Chosen Exiles: Do what is good as we wait for what is good. 1 Peter 5:1–14
June 12, 2023 16:21 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBNew People Lead and Serve Different: Because of our salvation, we lead and serve different. The Elders are to bring wisdom to the younger, and the younger are to listen for wisdom and instruction. Do what is good as we wait for what is good. - How we are to lead and follow in suffering. - How we are to act and think in suffering. - Our hope in suffering. Gospel Response: - Inventory your leadership status. - Inventory the enemy's attacks against you. - Encouragement for the sufferi...
Ep. 151 - Chosen Exiles: God is trustworthy and we should entrust our lives and our actions to Him even if it causes suffering. 1 Peter 4:12–19
June 06, 2023 21:12 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBNew People Live Different: As we follow Christ, we follow Him into suffering and rejoice with Him in our suffering. God is trustworthy and we should entrust our lives and our actions to Him even if it causes suffering. Gospel Response: - Trust God - Entrust to God - Encourage Others ⛪ 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝙴𝚡𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 ⛪ 1 Peter 4:12–19 Guest - Nick Cappadora
Ep. 150 - Chosen Exiles: Live and Love in light of Heaven. 1 Peter 3:8–4:11
May 31, 2023 17:06 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBNew People Overcome Suffering: Because of salvation, and our hope in Jesus, we can view suffering in this life differently. Live and Love in light of Heaven. Meant to Them: A Challenge to Love Enemies. Christ's Example of Loving Enemies. In Suffering, Don't Do Evil. In Suffering, Do Good. Means to Us: In a group: Share the Situation Ask for a Reality Check Ask for Encouragement Ask for Next Steps Solo: Give thanks for the good. Pray for the bad. Praise for God's presence in ...
Ep. 149 - Chosen Exiles: Do Good and Suffer for Doing Good. 1 Peter 2:13 - 3:7
May 24, 2023 19:22 - 50 minutes - 70 MBNew People with a New Identity: The way to bring glory to God is going to be fleshed out in the structures of culture and family life. It's important to let our salvation be fleshed out into every area of life. Do Good and Suffer for Doing Good. Meant to Them: - Strangers and Exiles who are citizens of Rome. - Strangers and Exiles who are slaves. - Strangers and Exiles who are wives. - Strangers and Exiles who are husbands. Means to Us: - S&E who are Citizens of Rome - Fight evil ...
Ep. 148 - Chosen Exiles: Can you define what you are and whose you are? 1 Peter 2:11-12
May 17, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBNew People with a New Battle: Because of salvation, the new people are going to bring glory to God. This passage is a call to live with good works that draw people to God and glorify God in the end times. Can you define what you are and whose you are? Gospel Response: - Define Who You Are. - Strangers/Exiles. - Conduct Yourself Honorably. ⛪ 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝙴𝚡𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 ⛪ 1 Peter 2:11-12 Guest Speakers - Brandon Johnson and Miles Taylor
Ep. 147 - Chosen Exiles: We are living stones being built to be a holy and royal priesthood. 1 Peter 1:22–2:10
May 09, 2023 17:23 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBNew People with a New Purpose: Because of salvation, these new people are called to love differently, called to relate to the nations differently, and called to relate to each other differently. Love One Another. Crave the Word. We are living stones being built to be a holy and royal priesthood. Gospel Response: How are you showing love to your Christian brothers and sisters? - Are you craving God’s Word? - What are you offering God as your spiritual sacrifice? ⛪ 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝙴𝚡𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 ⛪ 1...
Ep. 146 - Chosen Exiles: God’s Mercy leads us to Hope and Holy Living. 1 Peter 1:13-21
May 02, 2023 20:09 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBNew People with a New Calling: These new people are called to a new hope which leads to a new holiness. They are called to love differently and relate differently to the world and each other. God’s Mercy leads us to Hope and Holy Living. Gospel Response: Do you view God as a Hoarder or a Rewarder and why? What “intoxicating influences” are keeping you from being “sober-minded” and how are you giving in to the desires that lead you back to your past ignorance? Who has God put in your li...
Ep. 145 - Chosen Exiles: God’s mercy strengthens our hope with a guardian. 1 Peter 1:3–12
April 25, 2023 20:27 - 42 minutes - 59 MBYou have an inheritance in heaven that is far greater than the things of this world. The temporary pleasures of this world are nothing compared to the inherited ones. God's mercy strengthens our hope with a guardian. You have a living hope with Christ. Gospel Response: Talk with a trusted group about these questions. Do you own anything that God can't use? Do you do anything that God won't use? Do you love anything more than God? Do you want anything more than God has given you? G...
Ep. 144 - Chosen Exiles: We, the exiles, are chosen, sanctified, and forgiven. 1 Peter 1:1-2
April 18, 2023 19:08 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBWe, the exiles, are chosen, sanctified, and forgiven. If you have been buried with Him, then you have been raised with Him, and you have life with Him. Chosen Sanctified Forgiven Exiles aren't from around here. Exiles act and speak different. Exiles are given a new chance at life. Gospel Response: Evaluate Affiliations (Be from somewhere else) Evaluate Beliefs, Actions, and Words (Be different/sanctified) Start Fresh (exiles are given a second chance) ⛪ 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝙴𝚡𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 ...
Ep. 143 - Easter Sunday: If you have been buried with Him, then you have been raised with Him, and you have life with Him. Colossians 2:12–14
April 11, 2023 18:02 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBIf you have been buried with Him, then you have been raised with Him, and you have life with Him. - You died with Him. - You raised with Him. - You live with Him. - Living is not being burdened by evil within us. - Living is not being burdened by evil around us. - Living is understanding our purpose beyond our physical existence. - Living is enjoying God's good creation, resurrection is restoring God's good creation Gospel Response: - Come Alive With Christ. - Walk In Daily Livi...