Trending Upward

Psalm 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Proverbs 31 is the Biblical standard for womanhood! It is a high standard and a standard that a woman will only reach if her heart is surrendered to the Lord.

Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalm 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Psalm 23 is not a verse about death it is a verse about life. Today we will look to this phrase found in vs. 1 "The Lord is my Shepherd."

In Matthew 5:13-14 - Jesus calls His followers salt and light. Today we will look at salt and light and how walking closely to Christ will enable us to impact the wolrd.

Joshua 1:9 reveals to us a command to "be strong and of good courage..." But, how can we do that? We do that by focusing on Who is with us!

Are you growing in Christ? If not then why? God never designed the christian life to be on eof stagnation but one of spiritual growth.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Outlines the divine importance of Scripture. But, also the importance of Scripture in the area of counseling.

Ont todays episode we consider the fact that if we are surrednered to the Lord then we are all a "work in progress."

Today we conlcude our two part series on the Blessings of Difficult people. Life is filled with people and some of them will be difficult. But, how you handle them will reflect Christ and His work in you.

Today we are looking at just one of the blessings of difficult people. Difficult people reveal who we are? We then get a glimpse of who we are and are able to surrender those areas to the Lord.

Often times we view long sufeering as a fruit of the Spirit that is limited to witholding our responses from other. However, long-suffering is an "all encompassing" benefit to the christian life.

Many folks are dead down in some valley somewhere. Often times it is in our valleys that we struggle the most, or we are engaged in some kind of conflict. Don't die in the valley.

Ezekiel 37 is a very thought provoking passage of Scripture. Its a scripture that portrays Gods calling upon a prophet to a valley of dry bones. "Can these bones live?" Yes they can!

The power of the resurrection guarantees "New Life" to all that believe? Have you been made alive today?

Up from the grave He arose! On todays episode we will be looking at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the power that it represents.

On todays episode we look to the crucifixion of Christ! He was crucified for you! He was crucified for me! He was cruicifed for the world!

Jesus came into Jerusalem and was met with "loud praise" shouts of excitement! To then be shouted to the cross a few days later.

The Children of the church are not the church of the future, but they are the church of today! If you embrace them as the church of today, then they may just embrace the church of the future. Many want the church of the future without the church of today.

Has God gifted you in any area? If so, the devil is after your gift. Others will also be after your gift! So, you must guard it.

Today we will be looking at Spiritual gifts as given to us by the Lord. Our gifts will vary in what they are, and in what capacity they are given. But, they are all given to us by God.

Today will will look at five dangers of spiritual isolationism. God did not create us to live in isolation but to thrive in fellowship with other like-minded believers.

Often times throughout the course of our lives we will face others who have differing positions. How we handle those people will determine in part if are able to win them.

Mark 5:21 deals with the great Physician. We know the Great Physician to be Jesus Christ. His Word contains every possible prescription for the soul, and the Holy Spirit is the great prescriber! Be encouraged today.

Galatians 5:17 refers to the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. If you are saved you live with "an internal battle" everyday. Who wins, whether it's you or the Lord depends of who you surrender to.

Sanctification has been and always will be a work of God! If you are trying to become set apart through some form of human effort then stop. Completely surrender your heart to the Lord and His word.

Fleshly Living will naturally expose itself. Someone who is always offended is an individual whose life is being marked by pride.

1 Corinthians 11:31-32! God gives us the opportunity to judge ourselves! He gives us the opportunity to declare ourselves guilty. To then come to him with that guilty verdict and ask for pardon! A good, holy, and gracious God declares us "NOT GUILTY."

The Apostle Paul said that he brought his body under subjection. I ask you today, does your body rule your life? Does your body get everythign that it wants even to the disobedience of Christ?

Lamentations 3 gives us a glimpse into how Jeremiah got through difficult times in his life. He was reminded of what he knew to be true about God.

Matthew 6:24-34 reveals some important truths to us that we must alwasy remain mindful of. If we focus on eternity God will provide all we need here.

Satan's chief desire for the believer is oppression. His hope is that if he oppresses you, you will sit back and do less! Don't let the devil gain the victory!

Discipleship is a lifelong experience that is cultivated by living a life of surrender to the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

Lamentations 3:57, describes Gods nearness in the life of the prophet Jeremiah. Gods desires you to be near Him? Do you have the same desire?

On todays podcast we are going to look at the love of God as it is desribed for us out of John 3:16

Gods design for marriage is for 1 man and 1 woman to become 1 flesh for 1 lifetime. I trust that todays podcast will help you continue to work at becoming 1 with your spouse as it is Gods plan for your marriage.

Are you a christian consumer? Do you go to church and consume, or do you go to church to serve? Allow Mark 10:45 to encourage you today.

The key part of being set apart is who we are separated "to." Sometimes we put all the emphasis on what we can and cannot do. When all the emphasis should be placed on our separation to Christ for His use.

Are you overly tender-hearted? We are commanded to be tender-hearted but there are dangers to being too tender-hearted.

Today I would like to recognize my father in law. Pastor Siekbert is not "retiring" but "refiring" after thirty-six years of faithful ministry at Chippewa Lake Baptist Church in Medina, Oh.

What is the main danger of overthinking? Not doing anything! Sitting on what needs to be done! Sitting on Gods calling! I trust the podcast will be of help to you .

In every field you have the good with the bad! In the book of Matthew we read of the wheat and the tares! One is fruit, the other is fruits enemy! Today we will look at how it is the Lords job to know the difference.

Do you have a hardened heart? Are you trying to minister to someone with a hardened heart? I trust todays podcast will be of help to you.

In Luke 22:31-32 Jesus warns Peter of satans desire! Its a good God that warns His children to the dangers involved in this Christian life. Peter did not heed! You and I can!

The Apostle Paul revealed His hearts prayer to the people at the church of Phillipi. I trust you will be encouraged by it today.

Matthew 11:28-30 "Come unto Me" is the plea of Jesus to His people. Are you coming to Him?

Habbakuk 2:4 teaches the believer to "live by faith." Living by faith is truly the only way that we as believers should be living our lives .

The Apostle Paul outlines what kep him going through physical decline! His reason is the same for you and i and it is, "Spiritual Renewal."