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How to Hear the Voice of God, Part 1
April 21, 2024 23:56 - 31.5 MBFalse teachers are everywhere, including the Christian church. Many of them -if not most of them- come off as good, honest, respectable teachers of God's Word, which makes them all the more believable. So how do we discern if someone is speaking on the behalf of God instead of their own ideas-- How should we respond when we encounter a false teacher--
2 Peter 2:1 The Coming False Teacher Invasion
April 18, 2024 23:44 - 18.8 MBToday we talk about false teachers. What is a false teacher-- How can we identify one-- Is all teaching that is false actually false teaching-- These questions are what we address as we look at the beginning verse of 2 Peter 2.
How the Gospel Frees Us to Be Generous
April 15, 2024 00:10 - 32.9 MBWhy do we spend our money the way that we do-- The way we use our money is dictated by our beliefs. So what does your wallet show about your heart-- Why should we even bother giving to gospel ministries-- Are there any benefits that we can experience ourselves or does it only help those in then the ministry-- What does the Bible say about the benefits that we can experience--
How to Go to Hell
April 08, 2024 00:18 - 28.9 MBAll of us are on the path to one of two destinations- Heaven or Hell. How can we know which path we are one-- We can know by the different attributes that distinguish the two paths. If we find that we are on the path leading to eternal destruction, what can we do to get on the path that leads to eternal life--
2 Peter 1:16-21 Is the Bible Your Supreme Authority?
April 03, 2024 23:16 - 20.6 MBToday we continue our talk about the importance of our view of Scripture. We are constantly bombarded with information from the news, the internet, and peers, what confidence should we put in the Bible-- Should it really be the authority of our lives-- While those are important questions, we really need to start by asking- What was Jesus' view of Scripture and is that my view--
The Transforming Power of Jesus' Resurrection
April 01, 2024 02:06 - 24.5 MBMany of us live as if the resurrection is largely irrelevant . Sure, we believe it, but does it impact our daily lives-- If the resurrection did happen - so what-- What are the implications oof this event-- For starters, this determines Jesus' the validity of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and overall identity. Secondly, it has implications on our identity as believers and how God sees us, which in turn has a drastic impact on our lives. Are you allowing the resurrection to change your heart a...
2 Peter 1:16-17 The Bible, Myths, and Jordan Peterson
March 27, 2024 22:18 - 18.5 MBToday we take a look at one of the most important passages regarding the doctrine of Scripture. Though we may not be cognizant of it, our view of Scripture will have a dramatic impact on our lives. What does Peter say about how to view Scripture--
Titus 1:1-4
March 27, 2024 22:01 - 31.5 MBKevin Patrick begins teaching through the epistle of Titus.
Condemning God to Death
March 24, 2024 23:50 - 27.3 MBA lot can happen in a week. On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey and was heralded as a King. Less than a week later, He is tried and condemned as a criminal. As we approach Easter, we look at what happened to Jesus at his trial with Pontius Pilate. Who is Barabbas and why is he significant enough to be mentioned in all four Gospels-- Why did Jesus allow this all to happen--
2 Peter 1:12-15 The Transforming Power of Reminder
March 21, 2024 22:00 - 18.9 MBWhy is it important to be reminded of spiritual truths-- As we read the Bible, listen to sermons, do devotionals, etc., we come across the same thoughts and themes over and over again. Is it helpful to have things that we already know repeated to us-- This is the starting point of our discussion today which flows through the rest of what we look at.
Jesus' Agony in Gethsemane
March 18, 2024 00:06 - 30.6 MBAs we prepare foe Easter, we are going to look at the agony that Jesus experienced prior to his resurrection. Today we examine the well known prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. How do we learn about this prayer and why is it important for us to know about it-- As we see, Jesus wants us to learn about his intimate relationship with the Father, but also what he chose to go through to reconcile us to the Father.
2 Peter 1:10-11 Recommended Resources on Assurance of Salvation
March 14, 2024 22:00 - 20.6 MBToday we continue to discuss our discussion on the assurance of salvation. To supplement our discussion, we take a look at what Martin Luther says in his commentary on Galatians on the topic. We may think that this is just a superficial area of disagreement among believers, but that's not the case. Whether or not we can know for certain that God loves us can have huge implications on our lives. If you are struggling with the doctrine of election, Pastor Tim gives a number of resources that yo...
How Persecution Advances the Mission of the Church
March 11, 2024 00:10 - 32.6 MBIn the last of our annual Vision series, we talk about persecution. How, exactly, does persecution relate to the mission of the church-- Since the church has been commanded to reach every tongue, tribe, and people, this would going to the unreached nations of the world. Often, reaching these areas results in persecution. How are we to respond-- Does persecution thwart God's mission--
2 Peter 1:10 How to Enjoy Assurance of Salvation
March 07, 2024 22:00 - 20.8 MBCan a Christian be assured of their salvation-- There are perspectives on this issue, but what we really need to ask is- What does the Bible say-- The Bible speaks on this issue quite a bit, and 2 Peter is one of the places where it is addressed. If we can actually have assurance, how are we able to discern that our we are saved--
A Vision for the Local Church
March 04, 2024 00:14 - 33.9 MBWhat is the church-- Many people think it's a place of religious entertainment- others see it as an organization- but the Bible views it more as a family. With that in mind, as members of this family, how can we serve others out love for Jesus-- And how can we discover where the Lord would like us to serve within the local church--
2 Peter 1:8-10 How to have a Useful and Fruitful Christian Life
February 29, 2024 22:00 - 19.6 MBHow can we become fruitful and effective in our our Christian lives-- And can we be sure of our salvation as Christians-- These are two questions that we explore in today's talk from 2 Peter 1.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
February 28, 2024 22:15 - 31.3 MBDrew Houck continues our study of 2 Timothy 4, looking at verses 1-8.
2 Timothy 3:16-4:2
February 28, 2024 21:54 - 32.1 MBDrew Houck continues our study of 2 Timothy 3, looking at verses 16-4-2.
2 Timothy 3:10-17
February 28, 2024 21:36 - 32.9 MBDrew Houck continues our study of 2 Timothy 3, looking at verses 10-17.
Unity in Diversity
February 26, 2024 00:20 - 34.2 MBWhat ought a unified church look like-- Looking at what is considered a chapter on spiritual gifts, guest preacher Kevin Shingleton looks at Paul's purpose of unity that underlays the chapter. From this chapter we can discern five principles to apply as seek to find unity within our own churches and greater Christendom.
A Vision for the Christian Family
February 12, 2024 01:16 - 31.9 MBMany people believe that the church should be the primary context in which a Christian should live out their faith and practice discipleship. But is this true-- Throughout the Bible we see that worship is taught in the context of the family, not the church. While the church is important, it is supplemental to the family and serves a different roles than the family. So then, what can we do to begin discipling our family at the home--
2 Peter 1:4-7 Becoming a Partaker of the Divine Nature
February 11, 2024 21:30 - 20.2 MBThe promises of God for our lives are some of the most important things we need to know, yet we are mostly ignorant of what they are and how to properly apply them. Many Christians don't even know they they should bother learning the promises - isn't salvation enough-- When we don't understand the promises, we miss out on a lot of what God wants for our lives. As we grow in our relationship with God and learn to trust in the promises of God, we will find that God wants us to have a fruitful, ...
Lessons from a Tree Climber
February 05, 2024 00:03 - 30.9 MBOne of the most familiar passages of the Bible is the interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus. But because of this familiarity, we tend to gloss over what lessons we can learn from it. So, out of a whole crowd of people, why did Jesus Jesus single out Zacchaeus-- And what are the things we can learn about Jesus, who he is, and how he sees us--
A Vision for the Christian Life
January 29, 2024 00:08 - 29.9 MBWhat does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus-- We might be surprised to realize that what -following Jesus- means in today's age and culture is a lot different that what Jesus meant when he spoke about it in the first century. So what did Jesus mean-- Today we explore five statements about what it means to be disciple of Christ.
2 Peter 1:2-3 How to Receive Everything You Need
January 25, 2024 22:00 - 17.4 MBAs we continue our study of 2 Peter, we look at verse 2, which introduces two themes that flow throughout the entire book- grace and peace. Can we actually get this grace and peace that Peter is offering-- Or is this just a first-century sentimental well-wishes--
2 Timothy 3:1-6
January 24, 2024 21:32 - 33.7 MBDrew Houck continues our study of 2 Timothy, looking at chapter 3, verses 1-6
The Life-Transforming Power of Memorizing Scripture, Part 3
January 22, 2024 00:06 - 29.3 MBA truth of life is that what you memorize reveals what you really love. What you devote yourself to and commit your time shows the desires of your heart. Is your love for God revealed in your desire to store the Bible in your heart-- Today we end our mini-series on the importance of Scripture memorization by examining some recommendations of actually how to memorize the Bible. What are some practical ways to put this in to practice-- Pastor Tim offers twelve suggestions to help you memorize t...
The Life-Transforming Power of Memorizing Scripture, Part 2
January 15, 2024 00:03 - 31.3 MBDoes the Bible actually have an impact on a person's life-- Surprisingly -or maybe not so surprisingly-, even secular surveys shows that regular, consistent Bible reading has a drastic impact on how a person lives. And if Bible reading can have such an effect, how much more will memorizing it have- We might think that Scripture memory is a recent phenomenon, but what we see in the Bible is that it has been around since the Garden. If it's been around so long, and since it has a profound effec...
2 Timothy 2:24-26 and 2 Timothy 3 Intro
January 14, 2024 22:18 - 28.2 MBJay Houck continues our study of 2 Timothy 2and Drew Houck introduces chapter 3.
2 Peter 1:1 God's Righteousness and Our Faith
January 11, 2024 22:00 - 19.4 MBToday we begin the short epistle of 2 Peter by looking at very first verse. While this verse may seem to be a fancy preface to the primary content of the book, it is actually a statement that introduces the major themes of Christianity. What truths can we learn from this one verse, and what promises can we hold on to--
The Life-Transforming Power of Memorizing Scripture, Part 1
January 08, 2024 00:20 - 34.3 MBWe are constantly bombarded with temptation to sin, both internally externally. Since that is the case, how can we actually avoid sin-- One way is to do what the author of Psalm 119 suggests- Hide Scripture in your heart. But is that just an unrealistic ideal from a past era-- Is it practical or beneficial on this side of the cross when we live by grace-- Sin is your constant enemy, so what is your plan to fight against it--
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 9
January 03, 2024 22:53 - 30.6 MBJust like vital signs that tell you about the person's physical health, there are vital ministries that the Holy Spirit performs that allow you to gauge your spiritual health. Today we look at three of six of those important ministries- Pointing people to Jesus- Developing a maintaining a healthy prayer life- and Walking by the Spirit to effectively fight sin. If you were to measure these ministries of the Spirit in your life today, would you be considered spiritually healthy or sick--
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 10
January 03, 2024 22:28 - 31.3 MBWe have come to the final part of our series on the Holy Spirit. Through this series, we've looked at numerous ministries of the Spirit as well as three vital truths of his work in our lives. Today, we look at three other vital truths and then consider what 1 Thessalonians 5-19 actually means when we're commanded to not quench the Spirit.
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 8
January 03, 2024 22:27 - 30.6 MBJust like vital signs that tell you about the person's physical health, there are vital ministries that the Holy Spirit performs that allow you to gauge your spiritual health. Today we look at three of six of those important ministries- Pointing people to Jesus- Developing a maintaining a healthy prayer life- and Walking by the Spirit to effectively fight sin. If you were to measure these ministries of the Spirit in your life today, would you be considered spiritually healthy or sick--
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 7
January 03, 2024 22:24 - 27.4 MBHumanity can't help but build temples. All throughout history, people have built temples and continue to do so today -whether or not they are designed for religious services-. New Testament Christianity also has temples, but ones not built by human hands. So then, what are the Christian temples today-- In this sermon, we explore the fact that Christians themselves are the temples of God and, to a greater extent, the Christian church is the temple of God. If that is the case, what are some pra...
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 6
January 03, 2024 22:23 - 30.3 MBIn our sixth part of our mini-series on the Holy Spirit, we look at the Spirit's ministry of illumination, which helps us simultaneously understand the Bible and grow closer to God. But, why is this ministry necessary-- Can't we understand the Bible on our own-- Surprisingly, this ministry is primarily for Christians alone, and not non-Christians. As we walk through our Christian life, what are some practical ways that will allow us to better experience this ministry of the Spirit--
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 5
January 03, 2024 22:02 - 31.6 MBThe next ministry that we look at in our study of the Holy Spirit is the act of sealing believers. What does it mean that that Spirit -seals- us and what does it mean for us practically-- Additionally, as we continue our study of the Holy Spirit, we can't help but realize how large of a subject this truly is. Time will not allow us to cover all the ministries of the Spirit, so we encourage you to continue studying the Holy Spirit on your own.
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 4
January 03, 2024 22:01 - 30.8 MBOne of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit is the work of regeneration. But, what is regeneration-- Also, how does the Holy Spirit actually regenerate someone-- While there may be a lot of ideas and theories on how the Spirit does it, the Bible is emphatic that there it happens only one way. Since regeneration is the Spirit's job, is there anything we are supposed to do-- Do we have a part to play in this ministry--
The Second Coming of Jesus
December 31, 2023 23:58 - 30.7 MBThroughout the years, humanity has been obsessed with the end of human history. Some people live in a shadow of fear with the expectation of a cataclysmic event that cannot be prevented. Others go so far as purporting to know the exact day that the world will end. But the Bible is adamant about how the end will come- Jesus will return. What does the Bible tell us about that event-- Even though we do not know the date of Christ's return, that doesn't mean it shouldn't have any impact on our li...
The Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Christmas Birth
December 25, 2023 00:05 - 24 MBIf Jesus' ministry didn't begin until he was around 30 years old, why then do we need to know about his genealogy and his birth-- Despite being just a long list of irrelevant names, there is a lot about God -and Jesus- in these verses. Additionally, instead of his birth being simply historical biography, there are many significant theological meanings in that event. What, then, can we learn about the birth of Christ this Christmas season--
2 Timothy 2:12-14
December 24, 2023 22:07 - 29.3 MBJay Houck continues the study of 2 Timothy, looking at 2-12-14.
Why It Took a Cradle
December 18, 2023 00:21 - 30.9 MBWe all celebrate Christmas on the same day, but we don't all come to Christmas the same way. But why do we celebrate Christmas at all-- Whether or not we realize it, Christmas isn't simply sentimentality about a baby in a manger. On the contrary, Christmas - the coming of Christ - is an essential part of the gospel. When you celebrate Christmas this year, amid all the gatherings, lights, and presents, don't forget its central theme- the gospel.
Second Sunday of Advent: The Christmas King
December 11, 2023 00:03 - 31 MBWho is this child that came to us in a manger-- As we think about Jesus' first coming this Christmas season, especially when we see the number of people who celebrate this holiday, let's remember how the world responded to Jesus then, and how they respond to Him today. hasn't changed. The fact of the matter is that much of the world, though they give lip service to Jesus, hate him in their heart. With this in mind, we need to realize that God gives us two options- We either bow to the Christm...
2 Timothy 2:6-10
December 10, 2023 22:25 - 35.1 MBJay Houck continues our study of 2 Timothy, looking at 2-6-10.
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 3
December 07, 2023 23:02 - 32.7 MBIn this third part of our mini-series, -Your Relationship of the Holy Spirit,- we look at the Spirit's ministry of conviction. What is conviction-- How does the Spirit's conviction work in both the unbeliever or believer-- How should we respond when we are convicted, and how can we know that the conviction is genuine--
Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Part 2
December 07, 2023 22:57 - 28.2 MBIf we don't understand the Holy Spirit and his ministry, we won't know how to view his actions today. Many people think that the Spirit's work has entirely changed between the Old and New Testaments. So to clear up some misunderstandings, today we look at both the Old and New Testament to see how the Spirit's ministry is alike and how it is different. With this clarity, we are able to better understand how He is working today.