Wawasee Bible Podcast
750 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWawasee Bible is a growing church located in north-central Indiana between the communities of Milford and Syracuse. We are sent to love people and invite them to follow Jesus with us! Learn more and connect with us at https://youareloved.church.
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Unity is Precious – Psalm 133
August 28, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBPart 13 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Unity in the Church is a good and precious thing—but sadly all to rare. David declares how good unity is among God's people, then gives two pictures to communicate it. He wraps up by pointing out the blessing of unity—life! One of the keys to unity in a church is to view your church as family. We must also keep Jesus, not our own interests and agendas, front and center. He's the Senior Pastor, and it's his church!
God Is King! – Psalm 93
August 21, 2016 16:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBPart 12 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Psalm 93 is one of a handful of "enthronement" Psalms that celebrate God as King. This week we make some observations about God as King from Psalm 93. Jesus' kingdom is forever, is all powerful, and is unlike any other! Are you worshiping God as King?
Finding God In The Cave – Psalm 142
August 14, 2016 16:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBPart 11 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 David writes Psalm 142 from the cave of Adullam. He was running for his life from King Saul, his jealous and insecure father-in-law. David had to wonder how he ended up in this place. God had chosen and anointed him to be king one day and used him mightily to save Israel in battle on multiple occasions. So why would God lead him here? Do you find yourself in a desolate cave wondering if God cares or even knows? Psalm 142 is for you.
His Praise Endures Forever! – Psalm 111
August 07, 2016 16:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBPart 10 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Psalm 111 is a Psalm of praise to the Lord. As we study it we're reminded that we must praise the Lord corporately, as his church! We must praise him for his great works. We must praise him for his sure word. And we must praise the Lord for his wise will.
Where Is Your Trust? – Psalm 20
July 31, 2016 16:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBPart 9– SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 When you face a "day of trouble" in your life, where is your trust? Do you find it in yourself? In things you can see? Or do you root your trust in the name of the Lord? That's the issue at hand in Psalm 20 — and it begs the question for you: Where is your trust?
Note to Self: Bless the Lord! – Psalm 104
July 24, 2016 16:00 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBPart 8 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 In some ways you could say that Psalm 104 is a note that the psalmist wrote to himself. He preaches to his own soul saying, "Soul, bless the Lord!" Then, working through God's creation, gives reasons to bless the Lord. Do you need to write a note to yourself? "Bless the Lord, o my soul!"
Why Should I Delight in God? – Psalm 112
July 17, 2016 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBPart 7 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Living a life that honors God and that is blessed ALWAYS begins with fearing and delighting in Jesus. Once we repent, turn to Jesus, and find our identity in him, then we begin to live a life honoring to the Lord and blessed by him. This week we look at four blessings of a life that fears and delights in Jesus: We leave a family heritage, we receive God's favor and guidance, we become generous and compassionate, and our hearts and faith become steadfast.
God Knows, Trust Him – Psalm 3
July 10, 2016 16:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBPart 6 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 In whatever situation you are in, God knows. All who have repented and turned to Jesus are adopted as God's own children. So not only does he know, but he cares—and you should trust him! You have a Father who is strong and you need not be afraid of anything. David begins this Psalm stuck in his fear, but ends it with confidence and security because of the strength of his Father.
Discovering Spiritual Contentment - Psalm 32
July 03, 2016 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBPart 5 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Blessed is the one whose sin is forgiven. What a truth! Transgression can be forgiven and our hearts set free from deceit. Spiritual contentment is only possible when you have repented and put your trust in Jesus Christ. Psalm 32 points us to Jesus, that we might experience his protection, preservation, proximity, peace, and praise.
The Way Up When You're Down - Psalm 42
June 26, 2016 16:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBPart 4 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Every thirst we have is ultimately for God, whether we realize it or not. When we find ourselves down, we need to be honest about where we're at with God and with our friends. Then we need to lift our eyes off ourself and toward Jesus so that we put our hope in God. Remember that it's ok to be down and it's ok to be honest about it with God—but it's not ok to stay there! Put your hope in God!
You Need Help – Psalm 127
June 19, 2016 16:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBPart 3 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 You need help. Without Jesus' help, every effort and ever endeavor of your life is a waste of time. You need Jesus' help to build your home, protect your home, and to make a living. Children are a particular gift of Jesus' grace and expression of his help to you. All of the Christian life is one of depending on Jesus' gracious help to you.
He Keeps on Keepin' On – Psalm 121
June 12, 2016 16:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBPart 2 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 Where do you look for help? When you face anxiety, depression, worry, anticipation... where do you go? Psalm 121 reminds us that all true help comes from the Lord, from Jesus. He is your keeper. He'll watch over you today and protect you throughout your life. And for those who have looked to Jesus and turned to him in faith, he promises to keep you forever.
Make Like A Tree - Psalm 1
June 05, 2016 16:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBPart 1 – SERIES: Summer Psalms 2016 The Psalmist identifies two ways to live. We choose to delight in Jesus (this is called the way of the "righteous"), or we can choose to delight in sin (this is called the way of the "wicked"). The righteous and the wicked are often contrasted and compared in the Psalms. Which way will you choose? Will you delight in Jesus and his word and be like a strong fruitful tree? Or will you choose the way of the wicked and be driven away like chaff by the wind?
Jesus is Amazed by You
May 29, 2016 16:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBPart 61 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus is said to be amazed on only two occasions in the New Testament. On one occasion he is amazed at the faith of the centurion in Matthew 8. On the second occasion he is amazed at the lack of faith of the people in Nazareth. This week we look at this second occasion in Mark 6. Biblical faith is believing God's Word, and acting upon it, no matter how I feel, because God promises a good result! (And he keeps all of his promises!) Jesus is amazed by you as w...
Jesus Heals a Woman and Raises the Dead
May 22, 2016 16:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBPart 60 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus returns from the other side of the Lake of Galillee and a crowd is waiting for him. Working his way through the crowd is Jairus, the Ruler of the Synagogue in Cappernaum. His daughter is dying and he asks Jesus to come and heal her. Next a woman who had been sick for 12 years reaches out in faith to touch Jesus' garments and she is healed. In both Jairus and the woman we see faith put into action, unleashing God's power to save and heal. Have you reach...
The Demon Possessed Man
May 15, 2016 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBPart 59 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah After crossing to the other side of the lake, Jesus is met on the shore by a demon possessed man. It is impossible for believers to possessed by a demon, but they are open to demonic oppression. Christians can and should resist oppression by running to Jesus and trusting him to stand firm. After Jesus casts out the demons from this man and into the herd of pigs, he sends the man out to tell others of all that Jesus had done for him and how he showed mercy to...
Through the Storm
April 25, 2016 17:04 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBPart 57 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah After a long day, Jesus tells his disciples to pack it up, get in the boat, and head across the lake of Galilee to the other side. On their way a great windstorm arises and the disciples are scared for their lives while Jesus is asleep in the back of the boat. He wakes up, calms the storm, then rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith. As we'll see this week, the real issue isn't being in the storm, the issue is the storm being inside the disciples (or ...
Messiah in the Passover
April 24, 2016 16:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBExtra – SERIES: Lionman of Judah This week Simon Lissak was our guest. The son of Holocaust survivors, Simon is from London, England and spends much of his time helping orthodox Jews see how the Old Testament points clearly to Jesus as the Messiah. In this message Simon walks through the Jewish Passover and how all of it is meant to reveal and point to Jesus.
The What, The How, and The Why
April 17, 2016 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBPart 56 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah This week we wrap up a series of parables Jesus told to describe his Kingdom, finishing with 5 short parables: The Parable of the Mustard Seed, The Parable of the Leavened Bread, The Parable of the Hidden Treasure, The Parable of the Valuable Pearl, and The Parable of the House Owner. The first two describe how Jesus' Kingdom grows, the second two describe the great value and worth of the Kingdom, and Jesus wraps up asking if the disciples (and us!) get it y...
The Wheat, The Weeds, and The Fishing Net
April 10, 2016 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBPart 55 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus continues teaching the crowds about the Kingdom in parables. He divides people into two categories and compares one category to wheat and one to weeds (or "tares" in some translations). After explaining the parable to his disciples, he tells them another to drive home his point using the imagery of a fishing net and fishermen sorting their catch into two groups. At the end of the day, the question for you is which category do you find yourself in? Ther...
The Farmer and His Field
April 03, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBPart 54 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus tells a parable of a farmer going out to sow seed in his field. As he sows, the seed lands on 4 different types of soil. A hard path, rocky ground, among thorns, and on good soil. Jesus compares the seed with his Word and the soil with our hearts. What kind of soil are you? Has the gospel truly taken root in your life? (This message also includes Jesus' interaction with his family just prior to his telling of this parable.)
8 Claims Jesus Make About Himself
March 27, 2016 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBEaster Sunday 2016 Jesus makes a number of claims about himself. This week we look at eight big ones, and challenge you to answer for yourself, "Who do you say that he is?"
Palm Sunday Meditation
March 20, 2016 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.11 MBPastor Josh gives a short meditation on Luke 19:28-44.
Jesus Is Greater
March 13, 2016 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBPart 53 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus continues his interactions with the Scribes and Pharisees when they come looking for a sign from him. The only sign he offers is the "sign of Jonah". Jesus declares himself to be a greater prophet than Jonah, a greater king than Solomon, and earlier in chapter 12 a greater priest than any in the Temple. No one is greater than Jesus! Will you follow him?
The Unforgivable Sin
March 06, 2016 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBPart 52 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus makes it clear that every sin and every blasphemy of men and women will be forgiven if they turn to him in faith. However, he also warns that there is one sin that will not and cannot ever be forgiven. Jesus then compares our spiritual lives to that of a tree, and we see that we can know whether or not we've truly been forgiven by him by looking at the fruit our lives produce. Do you want to produce good fruit? Don't hang it on a dead tree, turn to Jes...
Jesus Serves With Women
February 28, 2016 17:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBPart 51 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus’ ministry (and Christianity) has done more to advance the status and honor of women than anything else in history. This week we see Jesus serving alongside women in ministry. He is willing and excited to welcome and use anyone who would turn to him in faith.
Forgiven Much
February 21, 2016 17:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBPart 50 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah A Pharisee named Simon invites Jesus to his home for a meal. While they are there, a woman of the city shows up and begins weeping and anointing Jesus' feet with her perfume. While Simon displays contempt for the woman, Jesus recognizes her genuine love for him while noticing Simon's lack of affection for him. Like the woman, we have been forgiven much. When we remember this, it results in greater and deeper love for God.
Finding Rest in Jesus
February 14, 2016 17:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBPart 49 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus pronounces some intense warnings to those who would observe his ministry and miracles but never repent and trust him. Our response to his kindness should be repentance. Everyone is called to Jesus and called to repentance, but only some will respond. And those who do will enter into his rest.
Are You Childlike or Childish?
February 07, 2016 17:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBPart 48 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus tells a short parable to describe the religious people of his day. Essentially, he said they were acting like spoiled brats. They were childish and rejected Jesus. True faith seeks Jesus in a childlike way in its trust, obedience, humility, innocence, and imitating Jesus.
What Did You Come to See?
January 31, 2016 17:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBPart 47 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Jesus gives what amounts to a eulogy of John the Baptizer in Luke 7:24-30. He asks the people what they went into the wilderness to see when they saw John preach. In the same way, we're challenged on what we come to see every Sunday. Are you prioritizing your time with God and your church family? Do you come expecting to encounter Jesus and be changed by God's power?Jesus gives what amounts to a eulogy of John the Baptizer in Luke 7:24-30. He asks the people...
When In Doubt...
January 24, 2016 17:00 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBPart 46 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah Doubt is and always has been an issue for those who believe in Jesus Christ. In all but one case, every time the New Testament speaks of someone doubting God or their faith, it is speaking of believers. This week we'll look at John the Baptizer's doubt, and common causes of our own doubt. When you find yourself in doubt, what do you do?
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son
January 17, 2016 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBPart 45 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah On his way to Nain, Jesus encounters a widow in the midst of a funeral procession for her only son. Incredibly, he demonstrates his power over death by raising him from the dead. In this encounter we see that Jesus sees our need, he cares about us deeply, and he initiates on our behalf for our ultimate good.
The Man Who Wowed Jesus
January 10, 2016 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBPart 44 - SERIES: Lionman of Judah There's only one person in the New Testament that is said to have amazed Jesus. Well, to have amazed him in a GOOD way! Many people amazed Jesus by their lack of faith and refusal to believe him, but this week we meet a man, a Roman Centurion of all people, who wowed Jesus in a good way – because of his faith. Your position, pedigree, people you know, and good works do not impress Jesus or earn you salvation. Only true faith does.
The Gift Exchange
December 20, 2015 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBPart 4 - SERIES: Christmas According to Isaiah Martin Luther called it the "Wondrous Exchange", where we give Jesus our sin and guilt, and he gives us his righteousness and makes us clean. Since it's Christmas, this week we're calling it "the Gift Exchange" as we study Isaiah 53:1-12. We give Jesus our sin, he gives us his life. The only question is if you'll receive his gift.
Who He Is
December 13, 2015 17:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBPart 3 - SERIES: Christmas According to Isaiah In Isaiah 9:6-7 we get a glimpse into who this promised one is going to be. Jesus, the child born and the Son given, is fully human, fully God, and will fix everything.
Shining Grace
December 06, 2015 17:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBPart 2 - SERIES: Christmas According to Isaiah God shows grace to those in darkness, through Jesus, without limit. Salvation is by grace alone, all God’s idea, and Jesus does it all! Isaiah 9:1-7
How He Comes
November 29, 2015 17:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBPart 1 - SERIES: Christmas According to Isaiah This year for Advent we're looking at prophecies about Jesus from the prophet Isaiah. This week we study Isaiah 7:14 and see that Jesus comes as a sign, in humility, and to be with us.
The Power of God for Salvation
November 22, 2015 17:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Gospel of Jesus Christ stands securely upon four pillars found in Romans 1:16-17: Power, Salvation, Faith, and Righteousness.
Universal Needs of the Human Heart
November 15, 2015 17:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBEvery human being has three universal needs of their heart. We all need to have a sense of belongingness, worth, and competence. All of these are fulfilled only in Jesus Christ.
The Story - Part 10: Forever With God
November 08, 2015 17:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBPart 10 – SERIES: The Story In the new heaven and the new earth, we will live in perfect harmony and intimacy with our Creator—and with each other. Those who trust Jesus will one day see him face to face and be with God forever.
The Story - Part 9: All Things New
November 01, 2015 17:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBPart 9 – SERIES: The Story God’s story is written so that everything that was lost in the Fall has been redeemed for us through Jesus, the Promise Kept. The redemption we have today is in part, but one day it will be ours in full. One day, God will make all things new!
The Story - Part 8: Promise Kept
October 25, 2015 16:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBPart 8 – SERIES: The Story God’s people looked ahead for the promised Messiah, but never would they have expected for God to write himself into the story the way he did by putting on a body, moving into the neighborhood, and becoming a servant who would ultimately die for our sins. All God’s promises came to pass when he took on flesh and became human in Jesus Christ.
The Story - Part 7: Promise Made
October 18, 2015 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBPart 7 – SERIES: The Story Even in the midst of darkness, God promised to make his purpose for creation possible again. God promised there would be an incredible rescue that would restore all that had been lost.
The Story - Part 6: Need
October 11, 2015 16:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBPart 6 – SERIES: The Story The consequences of Adam and Eve’s disobedience was a suffocating mass their hearts were not designed to bear. They are in desperate need of help on all fronts: spiritual, physical, emotional, relational, moral… and they have no way to help themselves.
The Story - Part 5: Consequence
October 04, 2015 16:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBPart 5 – SERIES: The Story After their disobedience, Adam and Eve no longer enjoyed peace and harmony. Their relationship was a mess, their peace with God was broken, and creation itself was unravelling. The consequences of their choice were dire.
The Story – Part 4: Disobedience
September 27, 2015 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBPart 4 – SERIES: The Story Up until this point in the story everything has been great. Perfect peace, perfect harmony, perfect relationship. It all changed when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God's one rule for them and sin. This week we look at God's good command, the deception Satan directed at Adam and Eve, and their (and our) sin.
The Story – Part 3: Harmony
September 20, 2015 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBPart 3 – SERIES: The Story After God created everything that exists, he declared it to be very good. And it was. Everything that God created worked together in perfect harmony. Adam and Eve were in perfect harmony with God, creation, and each other.
The Story – Part 2: Creation
September 13, 2015 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBPart 2 – SERIES: The Story God is the start of the story, and then he creates. Everything we see, everything cannot see, all of it was created by God. He simply spoke and it was. The universe displays the vastness of God's creation, the earth its majesty. At the pinnacle of it all is humanity, created in the very image of God.
The Story – Part 1: God
September 06, 2015 16:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBPart 1 – SERIES: The Story Every good story is ultimately an echo of THE story: God's story as revealed in the Bible. This week we begin a new series through the plot line of the Bible. And it begins with and revolves around God.
The Sending of the Church
August 30, 2015 16:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBPart 5 – SERIES: God Who Sends Jesus said, "Just as the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." If you're a Christian, you are sent as a missionary, just like Jesus was. Your mission is to make disciples. Your motive is out of a love for God and a love for people. This week we look at the mission we're sent to accomplish, and a simple and practical way ("C.P.R.") to start doing it.