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Bent Tree Bible Podcast
by Bent Tree Bible
This show not only includes sermons preached at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas but, at times, additional content from our pastors, staff, and leaders. We hope you will join us in experiencing and sharing the love of Jesus.
Episodes
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Where Your Treasure Leads
Pastor Libin argues that the pursuit of “more” can never satisfy because the goalposts for having enough keep moving. Drawing on Jesus’ teaching, he presents generosity—not acquisition—as a path to a flourishing life, explaining that our treasures shape our hearts and that we cannot serve both…
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Trusting Jesus in the Wilderness
Pastor Steve Frissell describes wilderness seasons as unexpected times of hardship, isolation, or spiritual dryness, and traces how God used them to care for and form Hagar, Moses, and Israel. Jesus relives Israel’s wilderness story, remains faithful through temptation, and shows compassion by...
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Our Calling
Guest speaker Wayne Walker argues that homelessness requires more than temporary aid or housing—it calls for holistic, long-term support addressing trauma, mental health, addiction, relationships, and spiritual needs. Drawing on Jesus healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, he presents his...
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Revival meets Resistance
Pastor Libin describes the global persecution of Christians and argues that the gospel’s advance often meets resistance because Jesus’ lordship challenges rival powers and allegiances. Drawing on Acts, he shows how opposition—including arrests, riots, and martyrdom—did not stop the early church…
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Engaging our Neighbors
The sermon responds to a recent local controversy over a proposed mosque in McKinney, using it to explore deeper issues of religious liberty, cultural change, and Christian identity. Pastor Libin notes the rapid growth of Islam in America and Texas, acknowledging that Christians may feel cultural...
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Gifted with Purpose
Pastor Libin teaches that every Christian is spiritually gifted by God to serve the church and fulfill a divine mission.
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Unity in Diversity
Pastor Steve Frissell discusses the importance of unity and diversity within the church based on the book of Ephesians.
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Compelled by Love
Pastor Libin reflects on the church's 50-year history, emphasizing the need to be a faithful, loving community. He recalls the Bible Church movement's practices, such as the testimony service, and calls for the church to embody love, unity, purpose, and mission. Pastor Libin highlights Ephesians...
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50 years of Reshaping
Pastor Libin delivers a sermon celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bent Tree by defining the church as a living house shaped by Jesus rather than a static monument.
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Reach
Pastor Libin draws a parallel between King David and the modern believer, noting that while people cannot choose their generation or its challenges, they can choose whether to serve their own purposes or God's purposes. The message emphasizes that true renewal is not an end in itself but a means…
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Renew
Pastor Libin discusses the Challenger disaster of January 28, 1986, as an example of the "normalization of deviance," where risks are tolerated without immediate consequences. He draws parallels to complacency in personal and spiritual lives, emphasizing the importance of renewal over mere...
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One Generation Away: Remember
Pastor Libin discusses the importance of remembering and passing down faith stories, using the Vanderbilt family's decline as a cautionary tale. He emphasizes that we are "one generation away" from either remembering or forgetting our faith. Pastor Libin highlights biblical examples, such as the...
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A Prayer for Abounding Love
JoAnn Hummel reflects on the early '90s church growth and the lessons from Paul's letters, particularly Philippians. She highlights the church's partnership with Paul, the prophetic statement about Christ's return, and Paul's deep affection for the Philippians. Hummel emphasizes the importance of...
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The Boldest Prayer
Pastor Michael McKibben emphasizes the importance of intercessory prayer, rooted in theology and mission-focused, and shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned from various church leaders. He concludes with a call for bold intercessory prayer for the future of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship and...
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Prayer for the Spirit
Guest speaker Mark Saunders continues the series focused prayer, he highlights Ephesians 1:15-19. Markr emphasizes Paul's frequent prayers for churches, highlighting Ephesus as an example. Paul's prayer for the Ephesians includes three key elements: clear eyes (spiritual understanding), high…
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Pray for People, Not Circumstances
Guest speaker Dr. Amy Cedrone highlights Colossians as the most Christ-centered epistle, written by Paul from prison. Colossae, a dwindling city, had a diverse church facing syncretism, a blend of Jewish practices, proto-Gnosticism, and mystical polytheism. Paul's prayer for the Colossians…
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Joshua: The Lord Saves
Libin Abraham concludes a five-week series on renaming in the Bible, emphasizing that God rewrites our identity before changing our circumstances. He recounts the stories of Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel, Ben Oni to Benjamin, and Gideon to Jeroboam, highlighting how each...
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Gideon: Fear to Courage
Libin Abraham discusses the challenges of fatherhood and the internal struggles of feeling inadequate. He recounts a personal story in Houston where his daughter accidentally broke a valuable item, symbolizing his own fears of failure. Abraham then transitions to the biblical story of Gideon, who...
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Benjamin: Sorrow to Strength
Pastor Libin recounted the story of a couple in Atlanta whose dream wedding ended tragically when their helicopter crashed, killing the groom and pilot. He reflected on the challenges of pastoral ministry, balancing grief and joy. Libin then discussed the biblical story of Jacob's son Benjamin…
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Jacob to Israel
Pastor Libin recounts the pressures of conformity and the dangers of living a lie. He highlights the biblical story of Jacob, detailing Jacob's lifelong struggle with identity, marked by deception and striving. Jacob's name, meaning "heel grabber," reflects his manipulative nature. Despite...
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Abraham and Sarah
Pastor Libin shares the story of his name change from Liju to Libin due to a school name transliteration issue. He emphasizes the significance of names in identity and introduced a five-week sermon series on renaming in the Old Testament, starting with Abram and Sarai becoming Abraham and Sarah....
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In Light of Eternity
Guest speaker Cynthia Yanof dives into second Corinthians four, emphasizing the concept of having treasure (salvation) in jars of clay (us). She highlights the importance of believing in Jesus' power and living out our faith through love, prioritization, and mission. Cynthia Yanof stresses the…
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The Liturgy of Heaven
Pastor Libin Abraham discusses the concept of worship, emphasizing that it begins with beholding God's creation and culminates in seeing and worshiping Him. He reflects on personal experiences of awe, such as at the Grand Canyon, and encourages finding such moments in everyday life. Libin…
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Ruling with Christ
Pastor Libin discusses the role of mothers in shaping their children's potential and character. He emphasizes the biblical vision of heaven as a place of reigning with Christ, not just escaping earthly suffering. Libin references Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, highlighting humanity's...
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Rewards Day
Pastor Libin discusses the significance of the judgment seat of Christ, emphasizing that it is a day of rewards for Christians, not a day of condemnation. He highlights that believers will be evaluated on their faithfulness, stewardship, motives, and acts of love and kindness. Libin explains that...
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Half Truths About Heaven
Jordan Raynor emphasizes the importance of reimagining heaven and replacing four pervasive half-truths with four whole truths about heaven. He argues that Earth is not just a temporary home but will be our perfect and permanent home, and that our work, including secular tasks, has intrinsic value...
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Present Heaven
Libin Abraham discusses the universal belief in an afterlife across civilizations, citing examples from ancient Egypt, Native America, and modern America. He references Revelation 6 to explore the concept of "heaven now," describing it as a temporary, intermediate state before the permanent…
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Facing Eternity
Libin Abraham discusses the historic Artemis 2 mission, highlighting the astronauts' extensive preparation and lifelong obsession with space. He draws parallels to our preparation for eternity, emphasizing the importance of thinking about and planning for it. Libin introduces a six-week series...
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Death to Life: Is It Actually True?
Pastor Libin discusses the historical evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing four key points: the certainty of Jesus' death, the empty tomb, the costly appearances of Jesus to his followers, and the transformative impact on their lives. He cites ancient sources like...
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Good Friday 2026
Haley Terry and Steve Frissell discuss the biblical narrative of humanity's fall and God's redemption. They describe Adam and Eve's disobedience, leading to sin, shame, and the need for covering. The concept of sin's cost and the necessity of a sacrifice is emphasized, with the first Passover...
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The Cornerstone of the Kingdom
Pastor Libin discusses the significance of Palm Sunday, highlighting the crowd's adoration of Jesus and the religious leaders' plot to kill him. He recounts Jesus' actions in the temple, overturning tables, and tells the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21, which reveals the religious leaders'...
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Kingdom Forgiveness
Hunter Emmert discusses the importance of forgiveness in the kingdom of God. He explains that Jesus' parables, including the one about the unmerciful servant, teach us about the New Kingdom ethics of compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. He emphasizes that forgiveness is not limited and should be...
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A Kingdom of Grace
Libin discusses the concept of fairness and grace, using a parable from Matthew 20 to illustrate his points. He describes how his children negotiate rewards for sports achievements, highlighting the human desire for fairness. Abraham contrasts this with God's Kingdom, which operates on grace…
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The King's Place
Libin discusses the nature of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is not about political power, prosperity, or moral performance but about Jesus reigning through the church. He outlines a five-part story of God and His people, starting with creation, the fall, redemption, renewal, and…
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The King's People
Haley Terry's sermon explores the Kingdom of God through the lens of Jesus' teachings and interactions with the Pharisees. She emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is unlike any earthly kingdom, characterized by grace, humility, and inclusivity.
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The King
Steve Frissell introduces a new sermon, focusing on Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom of God. He emphasizes that Jesus' central message was the Kingdom of God, not just moral living. Steve defines the Kingdom as the King's reign through his people over his place. He highlights Jesus' unique...
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Formed for This Moment
This sermon casts a vision of the church as God’s “masterpiece” formed for this moment in history, in a world full of both opportunity and darkness.
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Breakthrough Faith Part 2
Libin discusses the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman, emphasizing breakthrough faith. Despite her initial skepticism, the woman's faith persisted even after her son died. Elisha's attempts to resurrect the child failed, highlighting that faith cannot be outsourced. Eventually, the boy was...
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Breakthrough Faith Part 1
Libin highlights breakthrough faith. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope and faith amidst personal and national crises, using the story of the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4 to illustrate breakthrough faith. The woman's journey from disappointment to hope, despite her son's death,...
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The Loop of Despair
Pastor Steve Frissell discusses the concept of revival, emphasizing the holy burden and the season of consecration. Frissell shares personal stories to illustrate the challenges of faith, particularly the "loop of despair" experienced when prayers seem unanswered. He teaches on Jesus' prayer…
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Preparing for Revival
Pastor Libin emphasizes that while humans cannot force revival, they can prepare for it by being ready and responsive to God's movements. He draws parallels between preparing for revival and preparing for natural events like rain or wind, suggesting that God's actions are relational and…
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Revival in the Boneyard
Pastor Libin discusses the concept of revival, defining it as a season of breakthrough in Word, deed, and power. He emphasizes that revival occurs when God intervenes in desperate situations, citing historical examples like the 18th-century English revival and the Welsh Revival. Libin highlights...
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Defining Revival
Pastor Libin introduces a five-week series on revival. He highlighted positive signs of revival, such as a 22% increase in Bible sales, increased church attendance among Gen Z, and significant baptisms in various locations. He cited the Asbury revival's impact on college campuses and the Passion...
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Finding God in the Darkness
Pastor Antwuan Malone discusses the concept of being in a "twilight zone" spiritually, drawing parallels to the Israelites' experience in Exodus 20:18-21. He emphasizes that God often leads believers into wilderness periods following deliverance to reset, redirect, and refine them. Pastor Malone...
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Christmas Eve 2025 - Simeon's Song
Libin's sermon emphasizes the importance of receiving Jesus as a tangible gift, drawing parallels between children eagerly unwrapping presents and the significance of experiencing Jesus' presence. He highlights the story of Simeon, who, guided by the Holy Spirit, recognized Jesus as the Messiah…
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Shepherd's Song
Pastor Libin recounts a pivotal encounter in 2009 that led him to Fuller Seminary in Houston, where he met his wife. He draws parallels to the shepherds' encounter with angels in Luke 2, highlighting the prophetic, purposeful, and personal nature of their meeting. The shepherds, considered...
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Zechariah's Song: Hope for the Waiting
Libin discusses Zechariah's song from Luke 1, emphasizing it as a message of hope for the waiting. He draws parallels between the impatience of modern society and the long wait for the Messiah, highlighting the 400 years of silence from God. Libin narrates Zechariah and Elizabeth's story of...
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Mary's Song: Hope for the Humble
Libin discusses the significance of Christmas carols, particularly those about the Savior, during the Advent season. He notes the church had 24 memorial services this year, highlighting personal losses and challenges faced by many. Libin emphasizes the importance of songs about the Savior for…
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Having Crucial Conversations
JoAnn Hummel reflects on a family gathering in Ocean City, New Jersey, where a tense moment led to a crucial conversation. She draws parallels to the biblical story of David and Nabal, emphasizing Abigail's wise intervention. Abigail's actions—pausing to assess, preparing to approach, and...
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Holy Burden
Pastor Steve Frissell highlights Nehemiah's efforts to restore Jerusalem, the challenges faced, and the ultimate need for Jesus to bring true transformation. He draws parallels between Nehemiah's actions and Jesus' mission, emphasizing the importance of a "holy burden" or calling to act on...
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This show not only includes sermons preached at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas but, at times, additional content from our pastors, staff, and leaders. We hope you will join us in experiencing and sharing the love of Jesus.
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