Episodes
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A Ghost Story - October 18, 2026
A Ghost Story - Matthew 14:22-32 When Jesus shows up unexpectedly, it may overwhelm you. Jesus can calm our fears if we will listen. Jesus can lead you to do impossible things. When we start to think the things God is doing through us are dependent on us, we begin to fail. Even when we falter, if...
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A Close Encounter of the Best Kind - October 11, 2026
3 types of encounters- Jesus was called the Word, God, Life, Light Jesus Called Himself: Bread of Life Jn 6:35 Living Water Jn 7:38 Light of the World Jn 8:12 Christ Comes to: Cleanse us- Is 1:18 Cure us- Is 53:5 Clothe Us- Eph 6:14 Commission us- Eph 2:10 Continue with us- Jn 16:7 v. 34 this is...
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Influential People - October 4, 2026
Influential People - John 1:40-41 Influential People are willing to listen. Influential People know who to be influenced by. Solid faith is built on valid testimony. You are one who hears son of God is gracious You shall be called Rock.
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A Bad Day Fishing - September 27, 2026
September 27, 2026 - Luke 5:1-11 Sometimes Jesus shows up where we don't want Him. We need to trust Jesus more than our worldly knowledge. God's blessings can cause problems if we aren't prepared. Jesus changes your focus.
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When the Battle is Done - September 20, 2026
When the Battle is Done - Judges 8:22-35 You do not have to be what people say you are. We cannot allow our blessings to become our idols. Your faith must be your own.
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The Final Push - September 13, 2026
The Final Push - Judges 8:1-21 When we're doing God's work, credit doesn't matter. Sometimes what God has for us will take a lot out of us. Failure to support God's work often brings harsh consequences. We have to pursue until we possess.
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Going to Battle - Sept 6, 2026
Going to Battle - Judges 7:9-25 The Lord knows your need before you do Worship does not have to be planned - sometimes it is simply a response God's plan for Gideon, and for us, is that the enemy would destroy itself We need to finish the job
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Prepare for Battle - August 30, 2026
Prepare for Battle - Judges 7:1-7 We have to get ourselves out of the way You cannot do the work of God properly if you are doing it in fear We must be aware of what is going on around us God doesn't pay attention to numbers.
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Here's Your Sign - August 23, 2026
Here's Your Sign - Judges 6:36-40 Even heroes - the most faithful can struggle with insecurities and uncertainties. Doubt is a part of the walk of faith. Just like for Gideon, God will answer your uncertainty.
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When the Smoke Settles - August 16, 2026
When the Smoke Settles - Judges 6:28-35 When you stand for God, others may stand against you. The truth will be revealed on its own. When the enemy encamps around you, God will raise an army to support you. You can't be ready to fight the enemy until you fight the idols at home.
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Stepping Out - August 9, 2026
Stepping Out - Judges 6:17-27 SOMETIMES GOD WILL WAIT FOR US TO BE READY TO FOLLOW TRUE PEACE COMES FROM GOD NOT WORLDLY CIRCUMSTANCES OBEDIENCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BOLDNESS
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When God Comes Knocking - August 2, 2026
When God Comes Knocking - Judges 6:11-16 WE MUST BE WILLING TO DO THE SMALL THINGS TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH THE BIG THING GOD IS IN THE HABIT OF CALLING US BY OUR POTENTIAL RATHER THAN OUR STATUS THE LORD DOESN’T FEAR OR PUNISH QUESTIONS GOD USES WHAT WE BRING TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS
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Whatever Happened to the True Man of God - July 26, 2026
Whatever Happened to the True Man of God - 1 Kings 22:7-28 All Men of God are first and foremost human. A true man of God will be endowed with special gifts and blessings and they cannot help but use them. A true man of God will speak forth the truth even if it means he stands alone. Because he…
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Lights Camera Action (Kids Kamp Recap) - July 19, 2026
Lights Camera Action (Kids Kamp Recap) - Romans 12:2 Lights - The word of God and the Holy Spirit reveal truth to us. Camera - What we focus on affects who we are. Action - Knowledge is worthless without change of action.
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True Freedom - July 5, 2026
True Freedom - John 8:31-36 There is never true freedom outside of Christ. Sinfulness always leads to slavery. The freedom Jesus offers is permanent.
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Who is this man? - June 28, 2026
The youth share their experiences at camp.
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Shepherd Father - June 21, 2026
Shepherd Father - Psalm 23 A godly father brings a sense of stability. A godly father guides his children. A godly father provides for his children. A godly father builds up his children. A godly father protects and supports his children. A godly father's presence is continually felt.
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Lessons from the Road - June 14, 2026
Lessons from the Road - Exodus 13:17-18; John 16:33; 1 Corinthians 12:14-27; Psalm 119:105 SOMETIMES THE BIGGEST BLESSINGS COME IN THE DETOURS JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING SEEMS HARD DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULDN’T TRY IT EVERYONE HAS A PART TO PLAY GOD DOESN’T SHOW US THE JOURNEY, HE SHOWS US THE NEXT STEP
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Our Memorial Stones - May 24, 2026
Our Memorial Stones - Joshua 4:4-7; 21-23; 24 A MEMORIAL IS A WAY TO SHARE OUR FAITH WITH OTHERS A MEMORIAL IS ENDURING AND PERPETUAL A CHRISTIAN’S MEMORIAL STONES Baptism Church Membership Lord's Supper Our Lives
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Eye on the Prize - May 17, 2026
Eye on the Prize - Genesis 19:15-26 Inorganic things have no movement on their own. Inorganic things get used by others. Inorganic things are not alive. When you become inorganic, you cease to be in God's will for your life.
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Jochebed: A Legacy of Faith - May 10, 2026
Jochebed: A Legacy of Faith - Hebrews 11:23-29 A godly mother holds to her faith in dark times. A godly mother sacrifices her desires to do what is best for her children. A godly mother leaves an impression in the lives of her children. The small actions of a godly mother have big implications…
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In The End - May 3, 2026
In The End - 2 Samuel 23:1-7 The end always brings clarity. Right living brings God's blessings. God's faithfulness to us is not dependent on our faithfulness to Him.
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The Penitent Heart - April 26, 2026
The Penitent Heart - Psalm 51 A penitent heart desires to be clean. A penitent heart understands its place before God. A penitent heart doesn't fight the actions of cleansing. A penitent heart responds in public testimony. A penitent heart brings the proper sacrifice.
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The Fallout - April 19, 2026
The Fallout - 2 Samuel 12:1-23 We see wrong in others easier than we see wrong in ourselves. Consequences of sin are not the same as punishment. Sometimes God says no. We have to learn when to accept God's answer.
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The Bathsheba Incident - April 12, 2026
The Bathsheba Incident - 2 Samuel 11:1-27 NOT BEING WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IS AS DANGEROUS AS BEING WHERE YOU AREN’T SUPPOSED TO BE TEMPTATION RARELY MAKES SENSE YOU CANNOT OVERCOME TEMPTATION BY EXAMINING IT TRYING TO HIDE YOUR SIN ALWAYS COSTS SOMEONE SOMETHING YOU CAN'T HIDE YOUR SIN…
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Eggspectations of Easter - April 5, 2026
Eggspectations of Easter - Matthew 28:1-15 & Luke 24:9-12 The women expected grief, but they found excitement. The soldiers expected an easy night's work, but they found a mystery. The Disciples expected their mission to end, but they found a new message. The world expects falsehood, but in the...
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Redeemed! - March 29, 2026
Redeemed! - 2 Samuel 9:1-13 We are redeemed for the sake of the Son. Redemption comes with mercy. Redemption brings restoration. Redemption opens the door for grace. We are redeemed in spite of our shortcomings.
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Courageous Faith - March 22, 2026
Courageous Faith - Matthew 8:5-13 Courageous Faith is Urgent Courageous Faith is Selfless Courageous Faith is Humble
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Whose House is it Anyway? - March 15, 2026
Whose House is it Anyway? - 2 Samuel 7:1-17 WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO DO THINGS FOR GOD ONLY FROM OUR DESIRE WE MUST ALLOW OUR GODLY COUNSEL THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THEIR MIND WE SHOULD NOT BE SURPRISED WHEN GOD REWARDS OUR DESIRE TO SERVE HIM WITH BLESSINGS YOU CANNOT DELEGATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP…
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From Integrity to Emotion: The Episode with Abigail - March 1, 2026
From Integrity to Emotion: The Episode with Abigail - 1 Samuel 25:9-13 WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO MAKE DECISIONS FROM EMOTION RATHER THAN DISCERNMENT OFTEN GOD USES OTHERS WHO SEE OUR FAILURES MORE CLEARLY TO HELP REDIRECT US TO HIS PATH IT IS GOD WHO FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES GOD REWARDS AND TAKES CARE...
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In The Dark - February 22, 2026
In The Dark - 1 Samuel 24:1-22 OPPORTUNITY SURROUNDS US AND SOMETIMES PRESENTS ITSELF IN UNEXPECTED MOMENTS NOT EVERY OPPORTUNITY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTEGRITY IS FOLLOWING GOD EVEN THOUGH IT MAY COST YOU
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Choices - February 15, 2026
Choices - 1 Samuel 19-23 The company you keep can make you or break you. Dishonesty (or any sin) has consequences. God should be asked first, not last.
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When Life is Too Much - February 8, 2026
When Life is Too Much - Romans 8:38-39 Suicide is not greater than the love of Jesus. We can't change the past, but we can be a support in the future. People aren't going to share their struggles if we aren't willing to understand.
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Every Situation - February 1, 2026
Every Situation - 1 Samuel 18 Comparison is the thief of joy. Staying close to God can bring peace in every situation. Often faithfulness to God brings success that cannot be explained.
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Waiting for Opportunity - January 18, 2026
Waiting for Opportunity - 1 Samuel 16:14-23 Often we are anointed long before we are appointed. David had the humility to serve the one he was to replace. The presence of God in our lives should bring comfort to those we are called to serve.
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Chosen - January 11, 2026
Chosen - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 God uses those who are prepared spiritually. David was where his father asked him to be. David was doing what his father asked him to do.
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In the Meantime - January 4, 2026
In the Meantime - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Even in the chaos, there is a consistency. Nothing surprises God. We can't change yesterday, and we aren't promised tomorrow so, in the meantime, live your best life today. Your best life is a life that honors God.
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Let's Take Christ Out of Christmas - December 28, 2025
Let's Take Christ Out of Christmas - Luke 2:39-40 We have to take Christ out of Christmas. Jesus can't just be the reason for the season, He needs to be the center of our lives. Our duty during the normal times is to grow.
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I'll Be Home For Christmas - December 21, 2025
I'll Be Home For Christmas - Luke 2:1-7 Mary and Joseph left their home to obey the decree and fulfill prophecy. Jesus left His home to live with His creation. The angels left their home to announce the birth. The shepherds left their home to seek the baby. The wise men left their home to seek a...
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What Gifts Does Immanuel Have for Us? - December 7, 2025
What Gifts Does Immanuel Have for Us - Matthew 1:18-24 He gives us love. He gives us grace. He gives us hope.
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Count Your Blessings - November 30, 2025
Count Your Blessings - Psalm 103
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How to Give Thanks - November 23, 2025
How to Give Thanks - Psalm 100 You can thank God with words. You can thank God through service. You can thank God with joyfulness. You can thank God with singing. You can thank God by acknowledging who He is. You can thank God by remembering His deeds. You can thank God by playing instruments.…
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What Can Thanksgiving Do For You - November 16, 2025
What Can Thanksgiving Do For You - Acts 16:25-34 Praise focuses your attention on God. Thanks and praise has the power to break chains. Praise and thanks can transform and redeem your situation. What you will do at midnight depends a lot on what you will do now.
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Ungrateful - November 9, 2025
Ungrateful - Romans 1:21-25 When we do not give thanks, our thinking becomes empty. When we do not give thanks, our hearts become darkened. An unthankful life usually becomes a sin filled life. Ingratitude is a sin.
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All Circumstances - November 2, 2025
All Circumstances - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude should be a defining characteristic of every Christian. There is an active nature to the command. "In" is not the same as "for." We can only do this through Jesus.
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Preparing for a Blessing - October 26, 2025
Preparing for a Blessing - Ruth 3:1-11 We must know what blessings we want. We have to prepare ourselves for the blessing we want to receive. We have to act upon God's promises and go where the blessing is.
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Pleasing God - October 19, 2025
Pleasing God - Zechariah 7:1-14 In worship, attitude is important. What we do outside of worship is more important than what we do inside. If we don't live our lives as God would choose, it could mean destruction for us. How we act within community and the world is more important to God than what...
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Gospel in a Nutshell - October 12, 2025
Gospel in a Nutshell - John 3:16 For God - An Extraordinary God So Loved - An Exceptional Love The World - All-Encompassing Recipient He Gave - The Greatest Action His Only Son - The Greatest Gift That Whoever - Unimaginable Availability Believes - Greatest Simplicity In Him - The Greatest Person...
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Who Am I? - October 5, 2025
Who Am I? - Acts 4:1-22 God puts you in situations for a reason. God is in the habit of using ordinary people. Holy Spirit will equip you for the work before you. God will prove your work genuine.
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I'm Not Called - September 28, 2025
I'm Not Called - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Every person is called and gifted with a special job. What we have the same: Spirit Lord God What we have different: Gifts Ministries Activities Each means that nobody is left out. A body missing a part becomes crippled. There are multiple voices calling out...
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