PODCAST · religion
Salt River Community Church
by Dave Wiley
A LOCAL CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLEWe love people unconditionally, center our lives on the truth of God’s Word, and devote ourselves to the mission of making disciples who serve community, reach nations, and grow churches.
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27 Meeting God in the Wilderness_HOUSE OF GOD - Audio
God desires to be in the heart of His people, but according to His design, not theirs. Think about it: Do you worship like God is at the center of your life (in your heart) or as though He’s on some far-off mountain?
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26 Meeting God in the Wilderness / HOW TO CHECK YOUR HEART - Audio
If you want to know how much of your heart is devoted to God, look at where your money and time goes. Think about it: If your heart is connected to the things you consider treasures, what do you estimate God’s value to be in your life?
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25 Meeting God in the Wilderness / SHOWING MORE OF GOD - Audio
If you want others to see Jesus, spend more time with Him and you will look more like Him Think about it: Because being close to God makes us more like Christ, you better ask yourself if that’s what you really want, and why?
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24 Meeting God in the Wilderness / SEEING MORE OF GOD - Audio
If you want to see more of God, start giving God more of you Think about it: If you know that you need to give God more of your life, how will you start making that happen?
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23 Meeting God in the Wilderness / IS PARADISE PERFECT WITHOUT GOD - Audio
Heaven is not about a place but a person, whose presence makes everything paradise; so, He must be our priority here if we want to be there. Think about it: If you carry the presence of the Person who makes Paradise what it is, would you say your life reflects Heaven?
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22 Meeting God in the Wilderness / GOLDEN REBELLION - Audio
We may try to re-define God as someone or something more pleasing to us, but it’s an act of rebellion that leads to destruction. Think about it: How can you determine if there is there a golden calf in your life and what will you do about it?
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21 Metting God in the Wilderness / 40 DAYS ALONE WITH GOD - Audio
Our most incredible personal experiences with God are often for other people. Think about it: Can you be alone with God and be satisfied with that alone?
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20 Meeting God in the Wilderness / THE FIRST SUPPER - Audio
God wants more than just worship and obedience; He invites us into a committed relationship with Him Think about it: If God is inviting “whoever will come”, and you’ve accepted, who are you sharing that invitation with?
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19 Meeting God in the Wilderness_PROMISE OF GODS PRESENCE - Audio
God promises us a future in His Kingdom and the guarantee is His presence with us now. Think about it: Have there been times in your life when you recognized God’s presence, and if not, why do you think that is?
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18 Meeting God in the Wilderness_AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Audio
God acts justly, for all people and without bias, so we are responsible to live that way also. Think about it: Are there ways that you withhold Justice from certain people, or ignore it, for what feels like valid reasons?
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17 Meeting God in the Wilderness / WORSHIP HAS RULES - Audio
God invites us to worship Him, together, but He also makes clear that it’s to be done His way and not ours. Think about it: What areas in your worship are more about your comfort and less about honoring God?
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16 Meeting God in the Wilderness / BUT YOU ARE DIFFERENT - Audio
God’s laws are not meant to cause the world to behave, but to separate His people from it Think about it: Can you identify how someone would see Jesus in the way you live?
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15 Meeting God in the Wilderness / A CODE OF REST AND RESPECT - Audio
God has given a code to live by that enables us to exercise our faith and preserve our families. Think about it: How difficult would it be for you to stop everything, even digital devices, one day each week for God and Family?
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15 Meeting God in the Wilderness / A CODE OF REST AND RESPECT - Audio
God has given a code to live by that enables us to exercise our faith and preserve our families. Think about it: How difficult would it be for you to stop everything, even digital devices, one day each week for God and Family?
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14 Meeting God in the Wilderness / ONE GOD. ONE IMAGE. ONE NAME - Audio
Faithfulness to YHVH [as in a marriage] should be our commitment because we bear His Image and Name, and He has committed Himself to us. Think about it: If you’re a Christian, how would others describe the image of Christ that you’re displaying?
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14 Meeting God in the Wilderness / ONE GOD. ONE IMAGE. ONE NAME - Audio
Faithfulness to YHVH [as in a marriage] should be our commitment because we bear His Image and Name, and He has committed Himself to us. Think about it: If you’re a Christian, how would others describe the image of Christ that you’re displaying?
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13 Meeting God in the Wilderness / TEN WORDS - Audio
God saves by Grace, through faith, and then gives His Word so we know how to live in covenant with Him, as a witness to the world of our relationship. Think about it: If you’re not concerned with knowing God’s OT Words, do you really believe His same Holy Spirit is leading you now?
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13 Meeting God in the Wilderness / TEN WORDS - Audio
God saves by Grace, through faith, and then gives His Word so we know how to live in covenant with Him, as a witness to the world of our relationship. Think about it: If you’re not concerned with knowing God’s OT Words, do you really believe His same Holy Spirit is leading you now?
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12 Meeting God in the Wilderness / MEETING GOD [2] - Audio
Meeting God is a Holy experience, where we hear His Word so that the FEAR of God should move us to obey it. Think about it: Have you ever considered what it might sound like if God responded to one of your prayers audibly? Would it change the way you talk to Him?
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12 Meeting God in the Wilderness / MEETING GOD [2] - Audio
Meeting God is a Holy experience, where we hear His Word so that the FEAR of God should move us to obey it. Think about it: Have you ever considered what it might sound like if God responded to one of your prayers audibly? Would it change the way you talk to Him?
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11 Meeting God in the Wilderness / MEETING GOD [1] - Audio
We meet God by presenting ourselves to Him, as His, and He presents us to the world, as His, so His Kingdom grows. Think about it: Are you intentional about meeting God regularly, or have you assumed your salvation was it?
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11 Meeting God in the Wilderness / MEETING GOD [1] - Audio
We meet God by presenting ourselves to Him, as His, and He presents us to the world, as His, so His Kingdom grows. Think about it: Are you intentional about meeting God regularly, or have you assumed your salvation was it?
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EASTER 2026 / DO YOU BELIEVE - Audio
Some say Christians are fools, believing in a complete fabrication of someone’s imagination. But that fact is, there are ONLY TWO options: MADNESS OR TRUTH. We’re either living in Wonderland... “We're all mad here”... OR it’s TRUTH. There is NO third option. Unlike the Red Queen and the Mad Hatter, Christ lived. Christ made claims about who He was. Christ acted on those claims – So either we are MAD to believe in someone who was insane... or we believe because it’s TRUE, HE is TRUE
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EASTER 2026 / DO YOU BELIEVE - Audio
Some say Christians are fools, believing in a complete fabrication of someone’s imagination. But that fact is, there are ONLY TWO options: MADNESS OR TRUTH. We’re either living in Wonderland... “We're all mad here”... OR it’s TRUTH. There is NO third option. Unlike the Red Queen and the Mad Hatter, Christ lived. Christ made claims about who He was. Christ acted on those claims – So either we are MAD to believe in someone who was insane... or we believe because it’s TRUE, HE is TRUE
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10 Meeting God in the Wilderness / THE FREEDOM OF HUMILITY - Audio
If we let humility and respect lead our lives, we can expect freedom in ways we may never have thought of Think about it: Are you keeping family, friends, or colleagues from gaining freedom because of your determination to control things?
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10 Meeting God in the Wilderness / THE FREEDOM OF HUMILITY - Audio
If we let humility and respect lead our lives, we can expect freedom in ways we may never have thought of Think about it: Are you keeping family, friends, or colleagues from gaining freedom because of your determination to control things?
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9 Meeting God in the Wilderness / A TIME FOR WAR - Audio
When we face battles, both physical and spiritual, we need others to fight with us, trusting that our God fights for us. Think about it: Are you refusing to share a battle that you’re facing, when you should be gathering an army instead
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9 Meeting God in the Wilderness / A TIME FOR WAR - Audio
When we face battles, both physical and spiritual, we need others to fight with us, trusting that our God fights for us. Think about it: Are you refusing to share a battle that you’re facing, when you should be gathering an army instead
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8 Meeting God in the Wilderness / A RIVER FROM THE ROCK - Audio
If God has led us, we can trust He will provide for us; and if we face the same struggles again, our attitude should reflect that our faith has grown. Think about it: Based on your life experiences, of faithfulness and doubt, how do you finish the statement; “God is ____________ ” ?
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8 Meeting God in the Wilderness / A RIVER FROM THE ROCK - Audio
If God has led us, we can trust He will provide for us; and if we face the same struggles again, our attitude should reflect that our faith has grown. Think about it: Based on your life experiences, of faithfulness and doubt, how do you finish the statement; “God is ____________ ” ?
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7 Meeting God in the Wilderness / REST as a RULE - Audio
God has given us a gift of rest so that we can test our own faith and know that He is our Lord who provides. Think about it: Have you ever considered that a time of rest for you might be a spiritual need and not a physical one?
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7 Meeting God in the Wilderness / REST as a RULE - Audio
God has given us a gift of rest so that we can test our own faith and know that He is our Lord who provides. Think about it: Have you ever considered that a time of rest for you might be a spiritual need and not a physical one?
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6 Meeting God in the Wilderness / LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME - Audio
God displays for Israel that He can be trusted to provide our needs, day by day, and salvation for eternity, fulfilled in Christ. Prop: Remember that God can be trusted to provide our needs, day by day, and salvation in Christ and His Word for eternity.
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6 Meeting God in the Wilderness / LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME - Audio
God displays for Israel that He can be trusted to provide our needs, day by day, and salvation for eternity, fulfilled in Christ. Prop: Remember that God can be trusted to provide our needs, day by day, and salvation in Christ and His Word for eternity.
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5 Meeting God in the Wilderness / TASTING DEATH & DRINKING LIFE - Audio
If we just keep following God, then we can trust that whatever comes is something He’s led us into, to reveal more of Himself to us. Think about it: Are the things in your life, that cause you to complain, a matter of life and death, or first world problems?
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5 Meeting God in the Wilderness / TASTING DEATH & DRINKING LIFE - Audio
If we just keep following God, then we can trust that whatever comes is something He’s led us into, to reveal more of Himself to us. Think about it: Are the things in your life, that cause you to complain, a matter of life and death, or first world problems?
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4 Meeting God in the Wilderness / CROSSING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Audio
When our circumstances make us believe that any hope is impossible, remember, God is never hindered by any obstacle. Think about it: If you’re always avoiding battles in your life, can you really expect God’s power to be at work in your life?
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4 Meeting God in the Wilderness / CROSSING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Audio
When our circumstances make us believe that any hope is impossible, remember, God is never hindered by any obstacle. Think about it: If you’re always avoiding battles in your life, can you really expect God’s power to be at work in your life?
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3 Meeting God in the Wilderness / FOLLOWING GODs GLORY - Audio
God never delivers us from bondage, or leads us into wilderness, to leave us alone. Think about it: If you feel like God is not leading you right now, can you define how you would know when He does?
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3 Meeting God in the Wilderness / FOLLOWING GODs GLORY - Audio
God never delivers us from bondage, or leads us into wilderness, to leave us alone. Think about it: If you feel like God is not leading you right now, can you define how you would know when He does?
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2 Meeting God in the Wilderness / VICTORY TO FACE BATTLES - Audio
Often God leads us from a victory straight into the wilderness to further prepare us for what we aren’t prepared for now. Think about it: If you feel like you’ve come from a victory straight into a struggle, what might God be trying to teach you?
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2 Meeting God in the Wilderness / VICTORY TO FACE BATTLES - Audio
Often God leads us from a victory straight into the wilderness to further prepare us for what we aren’t prepared for now. Think about it: If you feel like you’ve come from a victory straight into a struggle, what might God be trying to teach you?
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1 Meeting God in the Wilderness / HE HAS A NAME - Audio
We can face even what seems impossible because our God is personal and always present. Think about it: If God has introduced Himself to you, how well could you introduce Him to others?
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1 Meeting God in the Wilderness / HE HAS A NAME - Audio
We can face even what seems impossible because our God is personal and always present. Think about it: If God has introduced Himself to you, how well could you introduce Him to others?
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3 What Matters Most / MAKING DISCIPLES - Audio
Making Disciples matters most because a disciple lives like Christ and intentionally models Him for others to follow Think about it: If you are not making disciples or being discipled, what are you doing?
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3 What Matters Most / MAKING DISCIPLES - Audio
Making Disciples matters most because a disciple lives like Christ and intentionally models Him for others to follow Think about it: If you are not making disciples or being discipled, what are you doing?
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2 What Matters Most / BAPTISM - Audio
Baptism matters most because spiritually and symbolically it accomplishes as well as illustrates the Gospel and is commanded by Christ. Think about it: If the Bible makes clear that water doesn’t save you, why do you think so many want to believe it does?
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2 What Matters Most / BAPTISM - Audio
Baptism matters most because spiritually and symbolically it accomplishes as well as illustrates the Gospel and is commanded by Christ. Think about it: If the Bible makes clear that water doesn’t save you, why do you think so many want to believe it does?
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1 What Matters Most / GOD'S WORD - Audio
If you want to know God, you must know His Word, because that’s how He’s chosen to reveal Himself. Think about it: If the only way you could communicate was through speaking God’s Word, how much would you be saying?
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1 What Matters Most / GOD'S WORD - Audio
If you want to know God, you must know His Word, because that’s how He’s chosen to reveal Himself. Think about it: If the only way you could communicate was through speaking God’s Word, how much would you be saying?
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A LOCAL CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLEWe love people unconditionally, center our lives on the truth of God’s Word, and devote ourselves to the mission of making disciples who serve community, reach nations, and grow churches.
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Dave Wiley
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