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Net Cast
by Mark L. Hatfield
An in-depth approach to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.Net Cast was designed based on principles that Jesus shared with His disciples when they were fishing, by casting nets (See Luke 5:1-11). He told them that they would be fishers of men and they followed Him.Net Cast has fishing for souls as its primary objective. We hope to help bring you closer to Christ through the studies of the word of God offered here.Please send voice messages, feedback, and any gift to help support Net Cast.Subscribe to hear the latest episodes. Thank you and God bless you richly in Christ Jesus.
Episodes
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Blessings and Woes - Luke 6:20-26 (S7 - E24)
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with a list of blessings and a contrasting list of woes. We want to highlight the spiritual meaning behind each by comparing Luke's account with what Matthew's records. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to...
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Prayer and Power - Luke 6:12-19 (S7 - E23)
Jesus takes some time to pray all night to His Father in heaven after facing deep scrutiny from critics and just before He selects the apostles. Jesus comes out of this night of prayer into powerful ministry by healing those who come to Him and preparing to preach the greatest sermon ever taught,...
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Healing Hands - Luke 6:6-11 (S7 - E22)
Jesus has declared He is Lord of the Sabbath. Many are still watching Him to see if He will break the Sabbath. Jesus continues to demonstrate that love for a fellow man is not a violation of the Sabbath, especially when hatred fills their hearts for Him on the same day. Jesus heals a withered…
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Sabbath Lord - Luke 6:1-5 (S7 - E21)
Love comes before Law in the eyes of Jesus. Compassion for the needs of man is a priority before compliance with rituals. Jesus teaches the Pharisees that He is Lord of the Sabbath and He wants man to draw closer to God on the Sabbath, rather than making it about perfect adherence to a set of...
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Not Good Enough - Luke 5:33-39 (S7 - E20)
The Pharisees are never satisfied! They continue to criticize Jesus and His disciples for their actions. Jesus uses this opportunity to teach a parable, calling for a softening of their heart and elasticity in their thinking. Do we also need to be more flexible instead of settling for "good...
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Calling Sinners - Luke 5:27-32 (S7 - E19)
Jesus calls a tax collector named Levi to follow Him. Levi did not hesitate but left everything behind to follow the Lord. But he did not keep this changed life to himself. Instead, he gave a big reception for Jesus in His home and invited others to come. Jesus boldly declares that He came to…
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Healing Paralysis - Luke 5:17-26 (S7 - E18)
Several friends help a paralyzed man get to Jesus for a healing by tearing the roof off the house where the Lord is and lowering his body on a stretcher into His presence. The Pharisees and scribes are watching Jesus with a critical eye to see if He will violate their commands. Jesus heals the...
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Unclean to Clean - Luke 5:12-16 (S7 - E17)
When everyone turns on you because of sin, Jesus, with outstretched arms, offers healing and wholeness. Jesus heals a leper who was an outcast to society, and touches him when everyone else considered him unclean. He would be made clean by the Lord because he trusted in His ability to heal. In...
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Fishers of Men - Luke 5:1-11 (S7 - E16)
As Jesus enters His public ministry, the selection process for His closest disciples begins. In this lesson, Jesus will take ordinary fishermen and turn them into fishers of men. Their mission will no longer be on the water, but in spreading the gospel everywhere they go in hopes of winning lost...
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Divine Healing - Luke 4:38-44 (S7 - E15)
The daily life of Jesus was always focused on serving His purpose of saving the lost in every city with the gospel of the kingdom of God. He would prove that He was the Son of God by healing sicknesses and casting out demons. On this occasion, Jesus heals Simon's mother-in-law of a fever, and it...
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Casting Out Evil - Luke 4:31-37 (S7 - E14)
Jesus cast out a demon from a possessed man while in the synagogue. In the same way, we must remove evil from our lives and allow the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out. Jesus acts with authority because His purpose in coming was to destroy the devil's work. We are also given the...
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The Great Physician - Luke 4:14-30 (S7 - E13)
Jesus establishes His ministry early with a profound statement about being the fulfillment of a prophecy from Isaiah 61:1-2. This connects Him to the hope of a coming Messiah who would also be a physician for the people. Jesus tells the people gathered to hear Him that instead of accepting His...
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The Temptation of Jesus - Luke 4:1-13 (S7 - E12)
As Jesus prepares to enter His public ministry, the Spirit leads him through the wilderness of temptation against Satan. From this, we learn much about using Scripture, prayer, fasting, and devotion to God to overcome evil. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique...
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The Genealogy of Jesus - Luke 3:23-38 (S7 - E11)
A family tree that accurately traced your lineage was critical to early Jews who needed to prove their blood line. Your heritage could determine whether you could serve as a priest, ruler, etc. It is critically important that Jesus fulfilled prophecies regarding His being of David and even more...
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Repent and Obey - Luke 3:19-22 (S7 - E10)
John the Baptist stands for truth by reprimanding Herod that he cannot take his brother's wife. There seems to be little respect given to God's will regarding the marriage covenant. We need to repent of adultery and fornication and obey God's revealed will. As a result of the boldness of John's...
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Preparing the Way - Luke 3:1-18 (S7 - E9)
Our focus returns to John the Baptist as he prepares the people for the coming of the Messiah. He is near the Jordan River preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. John had the ministry of making the way ready for the Savior of the world. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke &…
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Jesus in Jerusalem - Luke 2:41-52 (S7 - E8)
Jesus reached the age where He must travel with His parents to Jerusalem to celebrate the feasts appointed by the Law of God. While in the city, He will not only astound the religious teachers but open the eyes of His parents about who He is as the Son of God, along with a revelation of His…
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Salvation For All People - Luke 2:21-40 (S7 - E7)
Joseph and Mary travel to Jerusalem to present Jesus and to make offerings for her purification, according to the Law. They have an encounter with Simeon and Anna the prophetess that leaves them amazed at what they learn about Jesus. He would be the cause of the rise and fall of many people. Some...
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The Birth of Jesus Pt. 2 - Luke 2:1-20 (S7 - E6)
Joseph and Mary leave Nazareth to travel to Bethlehem for a mandatory census. Mary gives birth to her firstborn and God's only begotten Son, Jesus. Since there was no room at the inn, He had a lowly birth and was laid in a manger. Angels praised God and delivered good news to shepherds that our...
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The Birth of John Pt. 2 - Luke 1:57-80 (S7 - E5)
As God promised Zacharias and Elizabeth, that they would give birth to John, the word of God was fulfilled. The forerunner to Christ was born and would enter a ministry making straight the pathway for the Lord, Jesus. This would open the door for all mankind to have salvation from sin and the…
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Mary and Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-56 (S7 - E4)
Before the birth of John or Jesus, there is a meeting between their mothers Mary and Elizabeth while they are both pregnant with promised children from God. Their births would bring about the unfolding of the plan of salvation. John would be born as the forerunner to Christ to prepare the way for...
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The Birth of Jesus - Luke 1:26-38 (S7 - E3)
The angel Gabriel continues to announce good news as a messenger of God. This time he is sent to Mary to announce the birth of the Son of God Most High. This Son will be called Jesus and He will be the Savior of the world. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique...
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The Birth of John - Luke 1:5-25 (S7 - E2)
The angel reveals to Zechariah and Elizabeth that they will give birth to the forerunner of the Messiah, Jesus. His name will be John and He will turn the hearts of the disobedient to the spirit of the righteous. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer that...
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Introduction to Luke - Luke 1:1-4 (S7 - E1)
Luke informs his reader Theophilus that he has organized an account of the life of Jesus in an orderly fashion so that the record reflects the exact truth regarding the history of the Lord and Savior. Being a Gentile author and writing to a Gentile audience, it is the easiest gospel to read and...
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Declaring the Glory of God - Psalm 19 (S6 - E20)
David will present to us one of the finest pieces of poetic song ever handed to a choir director. We can watch the declaration of the glory of God from the macrocosm to the microcosm (creation, God's word, and God's people). In season 6, titled Psalms of Life, I have a unique offer that relates…
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The Lord's Servant and Salvation - Psalm 18 (S6 - E19)
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by what you are facing, take a moment to hear what David shares about his battles with Saul and other enemies and see how God delivers him out of every trial and blesses him beyond measure. David's response is thanksgiving and praise. In season 6, titled Psalms…
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Petition for Protection - Psalm 17 (S6 - E18)
Have you ever wondered why the world hates the godly and surrounds them to persecute their lives? Have you ever been envious because it seemed that God was allowing the wicked to prosper and the righteous to suffer? David is going to show us how to petition God for protection but also asked that...
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The Life Preserver - Psalm 16 (S6 - E17)
David provides a "writing" that gives us insight into how God is the preserver of our lives. Listen as we share 5 ways that God offers preservation to us in the midst of a world full of sin and wickedness. The greatest preservation of all is what God has in store for those who serve Him when they...
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Dwelling with God - Psalm 15 (S6 - E16)
David is going to lead us on a journey to get to God’s holy hill and tell us how to live so that we can dwell with God. There are specific qualities that God has outlined in this psalm that will show us how to be found righteous in His sight. Join in as we explore this passage from God's word. In...
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God, His People, and Fools - Psalm 14 (S6 - E15)
The foolish man denies the existence of God and persecutes the people of God. David reminds us that salvation is coming to the people of God and fools who rejected Him and His will will be punished for all eternity. In this episode, we will address a verse-by-verse study of Psalm 14 to better...
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Rejoicing in Salvation - Psalm 13 (S6 - E14)
Is it okay to question God about our suffering in this life when it appears that God is not responding to our prayers? David is going to demonstrate in song lyrics how we can certainly speak openly with God in faith that He will hear and lead us out of our troubles. The result of this deliverance...
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Help, Lord - Psalm 12 (S6 - E13)
David provides the way that the LORD can help us when the wicked speak and act out against those striving for righteousness. Listen to learn the ways in which we must trust the LORD. If you want to support the podcast and secure a Net Cast logo mug, you can get one at Bonfire by clicking this…
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What Can the Righteous Do? - Psalm 11 (S6 - E12)
We will uncover three things the righteous can do to live godly in this present age while living in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. David gives hope and faith to the righteous as we seek to overcome the darkness with the light of truth. The goal is to lead people out of darkness...
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The Judgment of the Wicked - Psalm 10 (S6 - E11)
Today we discuss the wrath of God against evildoers and the salvation that belongs to His people. While there are times that we feel like God is aloof and not helping us through calamities, we find that God is waiting to have vengeance against the wicked until the day of judgment. On that day…
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God Over All Nations - Psalm 9 (S6 - E10)
God is sovereign over all things despite the efforts of the world to try and remove Him from every aspect of life. David will remind us that God is a righteous judge and will punish evildoers while protecting and saving His godly ones. We can trust in God even in the face of death, because of the...
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The Lord Has Been Mindful Of Me - Psalm 8 (S6 - E9)
As we learn more about the vastness of our universe we are often left with questions about our significance in the grand scheme of things. David asked these questions of God in a beautiful song. Listen to the answers that God provides in His word and understand the deeper meaning of your…
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Thanksgiving to the LORD Most High - Psalm 7 (S6 - E8)
How do we maintain a grateful heart and lips full of praise in the midst of our enemies and less-than-desirable circumstances? Listen as David leads us into thanksgiving for God's justice and wrath against unrighteousness while He vindicates and forgives the upright in heart. Have you visited the...
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Prayer of the Penitent - Psalm 6 (S6 - E7)
David provides a step-by-step guide to repentance before God in this outpouring of his soul in prayer. Often we fail to feel the weight of sin committed before our holy God. Study and learn how you can be pricked in the heart, change your ways, and be restored fully to sweet fellowship with God....
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The Right Start To Every Day - Psalm 5 (S6 - E6)
David tells us how to get each day started off on the right foot in the lyrics of a song used by Israel in worship to God. We are reminded of the importance of prayer, righteous living, and worship in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Have you visited the podcast store? This is…
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Confidence In The Lord - Psalm 4 (S6 - E5)
Once we trust God in our lives and see His mighty hand work on our behalf, that initial trust turns into bold confidence. David is going to show us several areas where we can have confidence in the Lord. Have you visited the podcast store? This is going to provide you with a place to get Net Cast...
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Trusting The Lord To Save - Psalm 3 (S6 - E4)
On rare occasions when studying the book of Psalms, we are able to learn the Bible's backstory to the passage that we are reading. David writes these songs based on real events in his life. When Absalom was trying to kill his father David, while he fled from Jerusalem for his life, he shows us…
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Refuge in the King of Kings - Psalm 2 (S6 - E3)
David provides us with a Messianic psalm that point to the reign of Jesus on His throne and over a spiritual kingdom that we now know as His church. Those who refuse to make Jesus Lord of their life will experience the wrath of God, while those that take refuge in Him will find great spiritual...
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Introduction to Psalms (S6 - E2)
Now that we have studied Psalm 1 we are backtracking in this episode to do a brief introduction to the psalms so that we can better understand the genres (types), content, and organization of the book. Join in on this important study that will benefit us as we continue the Psalms of Life series...
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The Blessed Life - Psalm 1 (S6 - E1)
David shares the secret to living the blessed life while warning us not to fall prey to the sinful ways of the unrighteous. The key is in our approach to meditation on the word of God and our willingness to remain firm in our faithful walk with the Lord. Have you visited the podcast store? This…
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Patient Enduring Faith - 5:10-20 (S5 - E12)
Longsuffering is the key to faith in the midst of persecution, sickness, and hardship. We are not always going to find an easy road before us in our walk with the Lord. James is going to provide three solid points to help us develop patient endurance while keeping the faith in the midst of a…
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Come Now - 4:13-5:9 (S5 - E11)
James is going to say the words, "Come now..." and teach two profound lessons to his Christian audience about how to endure the persecution and mistreatment that they were facing during this period of time in their faith. He will close with the coming of the Lord Jesus being imminent. For the...
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Friends of God - 4:1-12 (S5 - E10)
How can we become friends of God while living in this dark sinful world? What do we have to do to maintain our relationship with Him? Is it possible to forfeit our friendship with God and become His enemy? We will discover the answers to these and other important questions in this episode. I will...
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Wisdom of Heaven - 3:13-18 (S5 - E9)
There are various forms of wisdom that are available to us on this earth. We can gain book smarts, experience, and aptitude allowing us to accomplish many of our daily tasks. God is calling Christians to the wisdom of heaven to help govern their existence in this world. Join us as we study the...
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The Tongue - A World of Iniquity - 3:1-12 (S5 - E8)
How powerful is the tongue? So strong that James warns early Christians to refrain from having everyone become teachers so that they will not face a stricter judgment. The tongue is such a small part of the body but it cannot be tamed by anyone. The best that we can hope to do is to direct our...
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Uselessness of Dead Faith - 2:14-26 (S5 - E7)
Many people fail to understand the relationship between faith and works in the religious world around us. The spectrum of beliefs ranges so drastically on this subject that unity of mind would seem impossible. James is going to settle the issue once and for all. We are going to explore this…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An in-depth approach to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.Net Cast was designed based on principles that Jesus shared with His disciples when they were fishing, by casting nets (See Luke 5:1-11). He told them that they would be fishers of men and they followed Him.Net Cast has fishing for souls as its primary objective. We hope to help bring you closer to Christ through the studies of the word of God offered here.Please send voice messages, feedback, and any gift to help support Net Cast.Subscribe to hear the latest episodes. Thank you and God bless you richly in Christ Jesus.
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Mark L. Hatfield
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