Episodes
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Pray this!
Not sure how to pray for someone you love? Try this!
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Building Godly Families: Kingdom, Couples, Kids, Culture
A godly family doesn't start with parenting techniques — it starts with the gospel of the kingdom. In this message from XICF, we trace the line from the King who rules our lives now, to the marriage that reflects Christ and the church, to the children raised in discipline and love, to the culture...
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What the Bible Really Says About Israel
Everyone has an opinion about Israel. Politicians debate it. Theologians argue about it. Wars are fought over it. But what does the Bible actually say about who Israel is, who God's people are, and what happened to the covenant when Jesus arrived? In this message, we go straight to Scripture —…
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Not Everything That Calls Itself Israel Is Israel
Not everything that calls itself a church is a church, and not everything that calls itself Israel is Israel.
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God's Favorite Player
Coaches play favorites. Donors get VIP access. But God? He's got a different system — and spoiler: His favorite is Jesus. The twist? He put you in Jesus. In this episode, we explore what it actually means to be "in Christ," why your feelings about yourself are often terrible theologians, and how…
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Deep Sea Diving
In this episode, we dig into what it means to build a rich interior life — one that stays green even in drought. Drawing from Jeremiah 17, Romans 5, and the teachings of Jesus, we explore how hope, identity, and a Spirit-fueled inner life can transform ordinary work and ordinary days into a life...
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Power and Profit
What were you made for? If you're honest, the drive for power, influence, and reward isn't something to be ashamed of — it's wired into you by God. In this episode, we open with a bold claim straight from Genesis: you were created to rule. But dominion without love leads to exploitation, not...
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The Beauty of the Cross
The cross is only beautiful because of the Christ who hung upon it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E27Yx0yMDbc
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Casting Fire on the Earth
Jesus came to… How would you finish that sentence? In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “I came to cast fire on the earth…” What did Jesus mean? And how does it connect to our lives today? Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/aV0ILUOpQxw
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Overcome Evil with Good
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Ro. 12:21) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up...
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The Church Is Not In Decline
The true ekklesia (church) of Jesus is ever-expanding! This is because God's Word cannot fail, and true believers have the courage to speak the word of God to a society held captive in demonic lies. May we be those believers! Man-made institutions come and go, but the church is not in decline.
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Choosing our Spiritual Leaders
What kind of communities should new believers look for? What kind of leaders should they seek?
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We Are to God the Fragrance of Christ
Did you know that once you trust in Jesus Christ, you smell like Jesus to God? 2 Cor. 2:15: "For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ"
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Jesus is Alive! A Harmonization of Post-Resurrection Events
In the Gospels, we get four resurrection narratives. At first glance, there seems to be some dissonance and even contradictions between these four accounts. Let’s dive in and see how beautifully the gospels harmonize to tell the most amazing event in all of history!
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Palm Sunday: Knowing Jesus As We Want Him to Be vs As He Truly Is
We tend to think of Palm Sunday as a joyous occasion for Jesus, but the Scripture tells us "when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it." Why? And what do we do with Jesus when He is not who we want or expect him to be?
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Achievement Culture and Grace
The primary preoccupation of middle-class Americans is achievement. How does this affect our spiritual lives?
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How to Be Blessed!
Everyone wants a blessed life. Here's what's required....
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Jesus' Discipleship Program | The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
What is Jesus’ discipleship program, and how can we get in on it? What threat does “the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees” pose to Jesus’ program?
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What is the gospel?
https://youtu.be/44jTz_1pRQU
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Restore Love to Power
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/-f5noyJj_gM
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt 10: What Happens When You Die?
In the final episode of our "Hopeful Eschatology" series, I share a Biblical view of death and the afterlife. Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this...
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt 9: What’s Left?
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this episode, we look at what believers (who embrace the preterist view of Revelation) still joyfully anticipate is…
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt 8: The Outcomes of Revelation
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this episode, we look at the outcomes of the Book of Revelation.
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt 7: The Storyline of Revelation
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this episode, we look at the storyline of the Book of Revelation.
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt. 6: The Main Characters of Revelation
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this episode, we look at the main characters in the Book of Revelation.
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt 5: Author’s Intent
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this episode, we consider the intent of the author of Revelation.
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt. 4: Understanding Revelation
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind In this episode, we examine why Revelation is so challenging to understand and so easily misunderstood.
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt. 3: Four Views of Revelation
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind Let’s dive into understanding the brightness of our future under the reign of King Jesus! In this episode I will be...
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt. 2: Matthew 25
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind Let’s dive into understanding the brightness of our future under the reign of King Jesus!
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Hopeful Eschatology Pt. 1: Matthew 24
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event Eschatology: the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind Let’s dive into understanding the brightness of our future under the reign of King Jesus!
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Does Jesus Want Us to Keep the Law?
If we’re not under the Law why did Jesus tell us not to relax “these commandments?” What did He mean when he said, "until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and...
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Escaping Poverty
What kingdom enriches you? Fills You? Brings you joy?
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Hard Wired for Joy!
We are hard wired for joy! Ps. 16:11 says: "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." This is not a coincidence, but the homing beacon that should pull us back to God. CS Lewis wrote, "nearly all that we call...
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Laying the Foundation for Our Royal Quest!
The overflowing love and goodness of God is the fundamental reason why the universe exists. Richard Sibbes writes that God “delights to spread his beams and his influence in inferior things, to make all things fruitful. Such a goodness is in God as is in a fountain, or in the breast that loves to...
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What Is God Like?
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us" (A.W. Tozer). “To worship God rather than idols of our own making, we must allow God to break apart the idols we create, through the Spirit's relentless and intimate work within our lives” (Miroslov Volf). We...
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Embracing How Doomed We Are
Christianity without Christ is evil. Our efforts to live the Christian life independently are also evil.
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Consumer Culture and Authentic Ekklesia
How is capitalism shaping our theology? The marketplace is a great arbiter for determining the best vacuum cleaner or cell phone. How about truth? What happens when the most truthful ideas aren't profitable? What happens when the most profitable ideas aren't truthful?
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Be Faithful With Little
Sometimes it's harder to be faithful with little than with much....
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Saints Are Never Giants Who Hoped to do God Favors
"Saints are never giants Who hoped to do God favors. They are only souls Whose needs took root In shallow dust, Becoming redwoods grown From dandelion spores." Calvin Miller
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The Blessing of Burden
Jesus famously says: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” When we are burdened by our failures,...
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Imagine Being Blameless
Imagine if you had always kept God's law perfectly. Imagine the confidence and joy that Jesus has in the Father's presence. Imagine being blameless!
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My Soul Clings to the Dust
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! (Ps. 119:25)
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Examining the Fruit to See the Root
We can identify the root of our thoughts when we look at the fruit they are producing in our lives.
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Making the Most of Rejection
“Western culture is, largely unbeknown to itself, a culture of rejection” (Dallas Willard). Rejection can be a profoundly painful and devastating experience. How can we harness our experiences of rejection to launch us into God’s purpose for our lives?
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What Does God Want for Christmas?
Merry Christmas, friend! When God gets what He wants the earth rejoices! What does God want for Christmas?
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The Joy of Christmas!
"Jesus came to demonstrate what God’s Kingdom is like and to make a way for us to enter into it. You see, what keeps us from entering into His Kingdom is our current life (Lk. 14:26-27). The life we inherited from our parents cannot inherit God’s Kingdom (1 Cor. 15:50). (This is why Jesus said to...
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