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Mission Central
by Stephen Brazzel
Exploring the power of keeping God's Mission Central in our lives.
Episodes
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The Church
We’ve got to embrace our new identity as believers. Stop lying, tell the truth. Don’t be controlled by anger, deal with conflict. Don’t steal, work to be generous. Don’t be rotten mouthed, be an edifier, an encourager. Don’t grieve the Spirit, be kind, compassionate, and forgiving.
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The Church
These next 2 episodes were recorded while I was preaching in Finland at my friend Shaun’s church, so please forgive the audio. The focus is on the life of believer. We must live as believers, not as unbelievers. That is not who you are anymore. Your identity is in Christ.
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The Church
In this final installment looking at the role of the pastor we examine the God designed responsibility of the pastor. Growing churches call a pastor to administer and lead the church so the members are free to do ministry. Dying churches call a pastor to do the ministry while the people…
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The Church
As we continue looking at the role of the pastor I advocate for a high view of the pastorate. It’s important that we understand God’s calling in general to ministry and His calling to a specific church. A church doesn’t hire a pastor. A church agrees with the pastor that God has called him to…
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The Church
Unity is more important than your pride and your agenda. Unity is more important than your tradition and your comfort. Unity is more important than your desire to avoid conflict. In summary, Unity is more important than you. So let's work together to build unity and protect the unity of the church.
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The Church
If there was only one thing you could do for your church to help it, that one thing would be to pray for your church. Paul prayed for the church and he taught others to pray for the local church. Often we pray for one another’s physical health. We should spend more time praying for their…
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Interview with Marvin & Meagan Schaefer
Recently I spent some time on mission in Europe and while in Germany I sat down with good friends Marvin and Meagan Schaefer. They work with OM International and serve in a local church near Frankfurt. I hope you enjoy hearing their heart for the world and for the church as they share their story.
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The Church
Yes, spiritual death is real and it is overwhelming. Bad news from Ephesians 2 continues. Without Christ we are dominated by Satan and on our own we run toward sin. Spiritual death is universal and we are doomed. Depressed yet? Just wait. It’s going to get worse before it gets better.
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The Church
Ancestry.com and other companies have capitalized on the booming business of discovering your roots. I don’t know where you come from but I do know this, we all have a common heritage. We are all sinners. The church is full of sinners. In Ephesians 2 Paul gives a brutally honest assessment of all...
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Journey to the Cross
Resurrection Day! Each of the gospels tell the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ with a unique goal in mind. Matthew’s point is brief, the resurrection is a story that must be told. It’s not just a personal story, it’s a world changing, life changing story that pushes us to the...
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Journey to the Cross
Easter Sunday! Christ followers know the story but an increasing percentage of the world doesn’t know the truth about the greatest day in world history. And they have no idea what these facts mean. As believers we must know this story well and we must be convinced of the meaning of the resurrection.
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Journey to the Cross
After Jesus died his body was taken by friends and family to be buried in the borrowed tomb of Joseph. Some of those who helped had been quiet, almost silent disciples. His death finally brought them out of the shadows to do something for their Lord.
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Journey to the Cross
Consider these 2 things: 1. What did the crucifixion look like from heaven? 2. Why did Jesus stay on the cross?
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Journey to the Cross
Pilate was an enemy of the Jewish people who became their needed ally. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent. Pilate didn't have the fortitude to do what he knew to be right. Pilate claimed innocence while enabling rebellion. Pilate made the choice to not choose.
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Counter Cultural Character
The "tingles" are dangerous. Lust leaves us with unrealistic expectations of the one we are with and the one we are lusting for. Adultery is the only thing Jesus says is serious enough to dissolve a marriage. Marriage covenant is greater than a contract and should be honored by all.
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Counter Cultural Character
Most murders evolved out of a violent history of angry outbursts. - Anger is a sin that must be confronted - Anger harms our relationships - Anger makes us think everyone else agrees with us
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In
Interview with Joel Bowden of the South Texas Children's Home. This interview took place in 2017.
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Counter Cultural Character
Persecution proves that we should not seek peace at any cost. Persecution "for righteousness" is very different than persecution for being an obnoxious jerk. Be sure you get the first beatitude right (blessed are the poor in spirit) before you think you are living in the last beatitude.
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Counter Cultural Character
Making peace is difficult. If you want to be a peacemaker you are going to have to be brave. You'll step into difficult situations by definition. That's why they need peace. You can't just wish for peace, you have to work for it.
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Counter Cultural Character
Righteousness is threefold: being rightly related to God (justification), being rightly related to your own soul (morality), and being rightly related to others (relationships, justice). Don't accept cheap substitutes for righteousness.
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Counter Cultural Character
He isn't talking about mourning a loved one, but mourning your own sin. We should mourn over the loss of innocence, personal integrity, self-respect. True joy will not precede the conviction of sin.
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Counter Cultural Character
I need God's mercy. I am in spiritual poverty without Him. I cannot stand before God and tell Him all about my education, honors, morality, or accomplishments. Salvation is only for those who recognize their own spiritual poverty and trust in Christ.
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Look Around
Don’t get complacent or satisfied. There is too much at stake and too urgent a task to languish in the luxury of division. Open your eyes. Look up to your leaders. Look out for one another. Look in at your own walk with the Lord, and get to the work of the kingdom. 1. Look up to your leaders 2....
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Be Encouraged
Paul encourages the believers in Thessaloniki with 2 reminders and 1 important bit of additional info. 1. Stay in the Process - Even More 2. Love One Another - Even More 3. Don't Grieve Like You Used to Grieve
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Focus on Others
With all the theology taught by Paul through his preaching and his letters, the most important lesson he teaches the church is to focus on others. He consistently looked out for others. He was concerned about others. He prayed for them. He taught them for their good. He loved them. He suffered…
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Wisdom for Ministry
We are not talking about whether you have a ministry. You do have one, you may not have submitted to God’s call yet. Today I want to pass on to you some of Paul’s wisdom about ministry. 1. Guard Your Motives for Ministry 2. Apply Parenting Skills to Ministry 3. Trust the Power of the Gospel
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The Gospel & The Church
What you do with the gospel is the determining factor in whether your church is remembered. What you do with the gospel is the determining factor in whether you are remembered. 1. The Gospel Must be Delivered 2. The Gospel Will be Welcomed 3. The Gospel Brings Results 4. The Gospel Changes Lives
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Exploring the power of keeping God's Mission Central in our lives.
HOSTED BY
Stephen Brazzel
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Exploring the power of keeping God's Mission Central in our lives.
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