Episodes
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22008231 The Importance of prayer to public worship 1Timothy 1:18-2:6
Paul wrote this first of the “pastoral epistles” to help Timothy as he was leading the Ephesian church back to a right focus and especially right public worship. Paul was concerned that the local church stay right, look like the one they worshipped. Having reminded Timothy of the severe danger of...
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22009201 Services that Reflect Redemption 1Timothy 2:8-15
The message of the bride of Christ is that you can be right with God. You can be restored to an intimate, personal, daily, loving relationship with God the Father through the Lord Jesus Christ. With God is fullness of life. Sin destroys what mankind is searching for. Sin is the blight of…
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22009131 Have Three, Maintain Two 1Timothy 1:3-18
Are the Scriptures designed to be a smorgasbord for picking and choosing or is it a manual for how to safely operate? “Have three, maintain two.” The Ephesian church was struggling. They were a “good” church. They were well respected. According to Revelation 2 they worked hard and kept themselves...
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22009061 Your Work Matters 1Corinthians 10:31
How does God look at life? Is there a difference between secular and sacred work? Is one more valuable? Have I been incredibly blessed to be vocationally in ministry for 35 years? Was my year wasted when I changed from being a pastor to a bus driver? How about in my high school and college years...
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22011011 Be an Example Ephesians 4:12
Through out the Bible we admonitions to teach: Parents to children, fathers to son, mothers to daughters, older to younger, or teacher to student. By the words we say or don’t say, we teach our children what is or is not important. By our actions we teach what is important enough to spend our…
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22011151 Take heed to thyself 1Timothy 4:11-16
Paul challenges Timothy to “insist on” and teach scriptural truths. The challenge is to never swerve from the Scriptures. Teach and hold fast to the Scriptures. This text reminds believers of the danger of operating on tradition or a popular teacher’s teachings. One of the foundational truths of…
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22007011 Where to find wisdom Proverbs 1.7-9
Wisdom begins with God and comes through parents.
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22007051 What can make America Great? Micah 6:6-8
As we think of our nation we must consider God in the history of the United States. We are in troublous times as a nation. We are distracted from what has brought blessing on our nation. We have come to think that speaking of God in public and acknowledging Him as the author of Liberty is somehow...
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2200531 Meeting In The Cloud 1Thessalonians 4.13-18
Paul's message in chapter 4 begins with the reminder that since Jesus is coming, be ready. Live remembering that Satan is defeated and Jesus is coming. Our study explains the relationship of the dead to the return of the Lord and where we will meet the Lord. Doctrine is the protection of the...
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22005241 Are You Ready? 1Thessalonians
We are hearing that because of certain events happening today, Jesus is coming back. Are the events we are seeing a sign of the end times? The Thessalonian believers were also living in the reality that Jesus could come in their lifetime. Ever since our Lord returned to heaven we have been…
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2200506 The secret of contentment - Philippians 4:10-13
What does it mean, "I can do all things through Christ?" Paul said that he learned he could "do any state" with Christ. How can you handle your world when it is out of your control? Contentment is a word that is rarely even used in our society, but it is the key to unlocking peace in your life....
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2200513 People that change a nation Proverbs 31:1-9
Who impacts our nation? Lemuel's mom realized that her greatest life purpose would be accomplished through someone else. Her influence on a nation and on the world was through her son. Your life impact is important even when it is not in front of a crowd. Live on purpose and change a nation.
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2200510 Women who make a mark on the world Proverbs 31
This challenge comes from Proverbs 31. It is a thank you and a spotlight on the kind of woman who makes a positive difference in the world every day. Women impact the world and yet their contribution is often overlooked or marginalized. The Scriptures have always recognized the important role of...
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22005031 How To Keep From Being Overwhelmed Philippians 4:1-9
In Philippians 4 God teaches us how to keep from being overwhelmed. He gives very specific and easy to follow instructions for how to keep the "keep the water from filling your boat" in the middle of life's storms: Stand fast in the Lord, rejoice in the Lord, depend upon the Lord, think like the...
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22004261 Rejoice In The Lord Philippians 3:1-7
In Philippians 3 Paul concludes a major doctrine he taught in chapter 2. Knowing that God saved you on purpose, that He has a plan for your life and you are part of God's plan, rejoice in the Lord instead of being distracted with life's disappointments.
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22004191 What Is God Doing? Psalm 44
The Psalms describe how we feel and relate questions we are sometimes afraid to ask. Psalm 44 is a teaching Psalm and addresses the times of our lives when God seems silent and blessings seem to have stopped. "What is God doing?" Psalm 44 teaches us what to consider when the blessings seem to stop.
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22004151 Be Thankful Psalm 107:8
Thankfulness is the key to discouragement. We will look at God's gracious command to be thankful, examples of thankfulness and topics for which to be thankful. Look for ways to demonstrate thankfulness.
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22004121 "Satisfied" Isaiah 53
The prophet Isaiah wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that God would send the Messiah. The Israelites looked for a liberator from their political enemies, but God had promised much more. God had promised a liberator - a Savior - from the evil, murderous tyrant Lucifer. The Lord Jesus...
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2200408 Responding to the Lamb Mark 15
As we celebrate Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday, let's remember that everyone must personally respond to the Lamb. Follow along as we see the main characters of the crucifixion and notice their personal choices concerning Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
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22004051 Who is your King? Mark 11:1-19
Palm Sunday is the celebration of the Messiah's coronation. In our study from Mark 11 many shouted and cheered the promised one who came at the precise time prophesied in the Old Testament. Not everyone who cheers is truly a follower of Jesus Christ. Some who cheered on Sunday later shouted to...
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2200401 God’s Shaping Tool Romans 13:1-2
We are living in a time of emergency and are experiencing pressures and expectations which are not normal. We are being asked to limit our freedoms for a brief time for the sake of others. Sometimes we may not appreciate the authority that is making these demands. Sometimes we may not agree with...
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2200315 Are you in your mind? Philippians 2:12-18
For this message we are in Philippians 2. Are you in your right mind? Right thinking is so important to accomplishing your mission. The goal of every believer is to bring glory to God. Paul has been very careful to talk about circumstances. You can’t control your circumstances but you can use…
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2200311 Penny wise and pound foolish Luke 19:15-27
Everyone is given the same opportunities by the Lord. Are you being "penny wise and yet pound foolish?"
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22003291 Overcoming Fear Psalm 27
Are you feeling any fear right now? Uncertainty of an outcome of a dangerous situation creates natural fear. David was going through difficult times, fearful times. In Psalm 27 David teaches the secret to overcoming fear.
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2200308 Equipped to serve Philippians 2:1-11
Paul’s letter to the Philippians was a response to their kind gifts sent by one of their church members named Epaphroditus. It was a long trip (605 miles if he flew, 1700 miles by boat) and a big commitment for Epaphroditus to come. Epaphroditus was their representative, brought their gifts and...
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2200304 Seeking Zachaeus Luke 19:1-10
Seeking Zacchaeus! As we have been reading through Luke we see something very special about Jesus. He is compassionate. He cares about people’s specific needs. He weeps over their poor choices. He sees people in crowds rather than crowds of people. He sees their problems rather than personal...
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2200325 Lighthouses 1Corinthians 13.1-4
Each of us has the privilege of being a lighthouse to our family and friends. A key component of being a light is love.
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2200301 Living for your master for the sake of the Gospel Philippians 1:27-30
Paul’s goal or life purpose was to use his life that others would prepare for eternity by hearing the gospel. Therefore he was not sad for the events happening in his life as long as it helped spread the gospel. His “inconveniences” were ok: His false imprisonments, His shipwrecks, His lack of...
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2200226 Burial or Cremation- Glorifying God in your Body Philippians 1:20
Paul's life purpose was to glorify God. He wanted to glorify God through his body. He wanted to glorify God in his life and in his death. We often focus on glorifying God in our life, but can a Christian glorify God in death? This study gives ideas for sharing your faith even in death.
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2200223 Good Times Or Bad Times Philippians 1:12-26
Everyone of us goes through circumstances that do not line up with what we really hoped. In our text today Paul is going to address how to view and actually use life’s difficult circumstances for good. Paul went to Rome, but not as a Preacher but a Prisoner. He could have written a long letter...
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2200219 Faith in Daily Living Luke 18:18-30
In Luke 17 Jesus taught his disciples about living in times that are lacking faith. Jesus is coming again, but we too live in times where the “world” does not have faith. Have we been forgotten? How should we live in these difficult times? Jesus said that we should pray and not faint! In our…
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2200212 Listen, Learn, Live Deuteronomy 5:1
Listen, Learn, and Live. Repetition is necessary for learning. Deuteronomy is the “giving of the law” the second time. Time has gone by and now 40 years later Moses wants the people to remember. God gave Israel everything they needed to enjoy blessing and be protected from Satan’s deceit. God had...
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2200322 Be an example of good examples Philippians 2:19-30
Philippians chapter 2 begins with the plea, “work together” for the sake of the goal and mission. “Remember how your life has changed and why!” Many Christians are discouraged, perhaps you are one of them. Possibly the fear of the unknown, or changes in your plans, or people who have disappointed...
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2200209 God Rewards 2Corinthians 5:1-10
1Thessalonians ends each chapter with the thought that Jesus is coming. After we are removed from the earth at the rapture and while the earth is going through the tribulation, two great events take place with our Lord: The bema (judgement) seat of Christ and the marriage supper of the lamb. This...
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2200129 How Can I Come to God? Luke 18:9-14; Ephesians 2:8-9
Luke 19:9-14 we see that there is a right and a wrong way to come to God. Jesus states how you can come to God and how you cannot come to God. The simplicity of the gospel is often offensive because it addresses our pride. Salvation is by God's grace alone. Anything else is a mistrust / distrust…
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2191208 Don’t Miss The Messiah Matthew 2:1-12
It is so easy to be distracted that we miss the most important events. Matthew records the fulfillment of a 4000 year old promise. A fulfilled prophecy that was announced and promised many times through the Old Testament. Prophecy that was known and could be quoted was missed by the very men who...
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22002051 The Pause in Service Exodus 30.34-38
What pleases God most? What activity would you rate as most important. Exodus 30 sheds light what is important.
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22002021 Joy In Fellowship Philippians 1.3-11
What is important to you? What you want determines what brings you joy. In this section of Scripture Paul tells the Philippian believers that he thinks of them often and that their ministry together has cemented them in his heart. His prayers include requests for their spiritual maturity,...
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21912041 Christ’s Kingdom Reign Luke 17.20-30
This bible study begins in Luke 17:20 and Jesus answers the question about when the Kingdom of God will come. When will God rule the entire earth? When will these Gentile rulers predicted in Isaiah, Jeremiah and especially Daniel finally come to an end? When will our deliverance truly come?
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22001261 Grace And Peace Philippians 1.1-2
This is the beginning of a study of the book of Philippians. This book does not try to convince us that everything is going to go well. It tells us the mind we need to have to experience joy in a world filled with trouble. In these first two verses Paul describes two important gifts from God that...
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21911271 Paul’s Secret to Confrontation Galatians 6.1
Confrontation is never pleasant and is usually avoided. In Galatians 6:1 Paul gives 4 important "secrets" to confrontation.
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21911241 Enjoying Worship Psalm 100
Enjoying Worship is a blessing of God and yet worship is often . . . less than enjoyable. Why? It is possible that worship is not what God intended because we have missed what ought to be in our worship and have become distracted in our worship. Worship is personal and corporate, is intentional…
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22001221 Prayer Changes Things Luke 8.1-8
Prayer Changes Things! Do I pray as if prayer is really the deciding factor? Do you ever pray as if PRAYER is really the pivotal point? In these verses Jesus gives the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. Please note that Jesus did not say that His people were like this widow but that IF…
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22001051 Facts about which Christians can be confident part 1 1John5.1-10
John wanted followers of Jesus Christ to be confident of their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. John wanted them to be confident that Jesus was God come in the flesh and how this new relationship changed them and their lives. In this portion of our study John addresses the witnesses…
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22001081 Facts about which Christians are confident (part 2) 1John 5.11-13
In 1John 5, John addresses some facts about which Christians can be confident. You can know for certain that you are on your way to heaven. Often doubts crowd into a person’s mind and then we struggle with how to get help or help them. John said I wrote all of this so that you can KNOW you have...
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22001151 You Can Know God's Will Ephesians 5.17
We often talk about God’s will and we desire it, but is there a simple way to know it? Is it difficult to know God's Will? Without knowing God’s will we can make some very foolish decisions. Without God’s guidance and will we will act rashly and without apparent thought. God’s will is really...
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22001121 Facts about which Christians are Confident 1John 5.14-17
1John 5:14-17 is part of the conclusion of John’s first Epistle. As John concludes this short book he gives us “Facts about which Christians are confident.” We are confident about the deity of Jesus Christ. We are confident about the security of our Salvation. This study looks at our confidence...
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22001191 Perception and Reality 1John 5.18-21
As we come to the end of John’s first epistle, John reminds us of reality and helps us keep life in perspective. You have a new life in Christ. Don’t let a skewed perspective keep you from enjoying reality.
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21911131 How To Deal With Offenses Luke 17.1-10
The word offend is often confused with hurting someone's feelings, yet that is not what our Lord meant when He warned about offenses and taught about how to deal with offenses. In Luke 17 He addresses the seriousness of offending and the right response to offenses. Our Lord ends by giving hope.…
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21911171 The Importance Of Love 1John 4.7-16
Christians love and can love because they have been given of God's nature. When Christians truly love, the world sees the Father. Love is such an amazing gift that much of our pop music is written about it. We hear of love lost, love found, love stolen and even love abused. Music lyrics tell us...
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