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What Are We Even Doing Here?

by Daryl and Karen Updike

What Are We Even Doing Here discerning about ministry roles? by Daryl and Karen Updike

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  1. The Hands Of Sinners (Mark 14:43-52)

    Jesus is now betrayed into the hands of sinners by the unholy kiss of Judas. What does this mean for sinners? www.chrsitianpodcastcommunity.org

  2. The Cup For Jesus (Mark 14:32-42)

    Getting closer to the end of Mark. Here we see Jesus pray for the cup to pass. But only the will of God be done. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  3. The Heart Of Denial (Mark 14:26-31)

    Jesus tells His disciples when He is struck, they will fall away. Peter of course has something to say about this. May we guard our hearts before we fall away in the confidence that we will not. www.chrsitianpodcastcommunity.org

  4. The New Covenant Meal (Mark 14:22-25)

    Jesus is having the Passover meal with His disciples and give them the new Passover Covenant meal. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  5. From Passover To Passed Over (Mark 14:12-21)

    Jesus and His disciples come to a place to eat the Passover meal. Then Jesus says one of them will betray Him. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  6. Just A Few Dollars (Mark 14:1-11)

    Continuing to march through and with Mark and see Jesus anointed by a woman with very expensive perfume. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  7. A Word You Can Trust (Mark 13)

    Here is a passage where Jesus speaks of things to come. You can trust what He said would happen. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  8. The Church (Ephesians 4:1-16)

    Exhorted at River OF Life Orthodox Presbyterian Church. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  9. Who Is It For? (Mark 12:38-44)

    Jesus calls out the scribes for being hypocrites. Then He points out how our heart should be as He notices the widow give from her poverty. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  10. Son Of David. Son Of God. (Mark 12:35-37)

    Continuing to march through and with Mark, Jesus now after being asked questions by the Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees, and Scribes, now asks a question of His own. He asks about a Psalm many should know. Listen and see how you answer Jesus. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  11. Stay Gold (Mark 12:28-34)

    Jesus is now asked by a Scribe which is the most important commandment. How will Jesus answer? www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  12. A Simple Approach to Defending Your Faith and Sharing the Gospel

    Last Lord's Day morning I filled in for our usual Sunday School teacher as River of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. We went over some apologetic methodology and I shared some encouragement in sharing the Gospel. (Please show some grace as the audio is not the best. I did not record how I usually do...

  13. In The Resurrection, Whose Bride Will You Be? (Mark 12:18-27)

    Continuing to march through and with Mark at River Of Life OPC Phillipsburg, NJ. More religious men come to test and trap Jesus. But Jesus will not be trapped. He will correct these men in love. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  14. The Things That Are God's (Mark 12:13-17)

    The Pharisee and the Herodians want Jesus to blaspheme and now go against the Romans government as well. But Jesus will not fall into the trap. Give to Ceaser what is his and to God what is His. What belongs to God? www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  15. Christians, Sleep Well Tonight

    I started short video clips encouraging Christians to sleep well. This was originally started a few years ago and I would do a video daily. The last few years have been busy so I usually just do one a week on Lord's Day evening. I hope these short audio clips will be an encouragement here as…

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  16. Marvelous Or Meaningless? (Mark 12:1-12)

    Jesus continues His conversation with the religious leaders after they asked Him where His authority is from? He gives them this parable about them. Listen to hear what Jesus also says to you. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  17. Authority (Mark 11:27-33)

    The authority of Jesus is challenges by the religious leaders in that day. Sad how the same hesitation they had still permeates the world of both Jew and gentile. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  18. True Fruit Of Faith (Mark 11:12-25)

    Continuing back on our journey marching through and with Mark, we see Jesus curse a fig tree, drive out those who made the temple of God into a marketplace, and then explain what the fruit of true faith can produce to His disciples. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  19. The Truth About Everything (Romans 5:1-6:10) Resurrection Sunday

    In this exhortation we step briefly away from marching through and with Mark as we celbrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We hear from Paul in Romans 5 and some of 6 of who are. Who we can be made to be. And what Jesus did to give us this free gift. Check out so many other great Christian...

  20. Please Save Us (Mark 11:1-11)

    As Jesus enter Jerusalem mounted on a colt, He fulfills another Old Testament prophecy and we hear people cry out "Hosanna!" Find out what all this means as we hear at River OF Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  21. Son Of David, Have Mercy On Me (Mark 10:46-52)

    In this passage a blind man shouts out when Jesus is passing by, "Jesus, son of Davis, have mercy on me." Listen and see what happens as we heard at River of Life OPC in Phillipsburg, NJ. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  22. The Final Cup And Baptism Of Jesus (Mark 10:32-45)

    Once again, we are back marching through and with Mark. Here we see Jesus tell His disciples for a third time what must take place in Jerusalem. And then two of His disciples come to Jesus with a request. What did they ask for? What will Jesus say? www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  23. Asking The Wrong Question (Mark 10:17-31)

    After Jesus had become indignant when His disciples were rebuking people who were bringing children to Jesus, He then says that you must become like a child to enter the Kingdom of God. Now in the passage for our consideration, a rich young man, said to be in a ruler position, comes to Jesus…

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  24. Be A Child (Mark 10:13-16)

    As we march through and with Mark at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ, we reach a place where people were bringing children to Jesus. His disciples rebuke the people. Jesus become indignant and rebukes the disciples. Listen and hear what else happens. www.christianpodcastcumminity.org

  25. Marriage According To Jesus (Mark 10:1-12)

    We are getting back to marching through and with Mark. Here we see Jesus teach about marriage and divorce. The Pharisees try to trap Him with their question, but Jesus takes them back to what God has said and done from the beginning. www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  26. All We Need Is Just A Little Patience (Romans 12:12)

    As we head into the new year, and in the season of life River OF Life Church is in, I decided to hold off one more week from marching through and with Mark to focus on having patience. Not as the world has patience, but as Christians only can as we rejoice in hope of Jesus Christ and stay…

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  27. All You Have Heard And Seen (Luke 2:1-20)

    Last week we looked at the Old Testament passage that tells of the coming of the Child born and the Son given who would have the government on His shoulders. Today we looked at the fulfillment of that prophecy as recorded in Luke. It is fulfilled. It is true. Jesus Christ the Lord is born. And…

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  28. Oh, What A Gift He Gives (Isaiah 9:1-7)

    Here we go through an Old Testament passage that is about the Light of the World, the Child Born, the Son Given, Who is the King on the throne. Merry Christmas! www.christianpodcastcommunity.org

  29. Oh, Give Thanks! (Psalm 107)

    Taking a break from marching through and with Mark in the Gospel of Mark. Since this week was Thanksgiving in the USA I decided it would be good to remember Who we are to thank and why we are to give thanks! www.chrsitianpodcastcommunity.org

  30. Let’s Go Fishin! Mark 1:16-20

    This is the 6th exhortation on the Gospel of Mark. I have been given the honor and privilege to be in the pulpit at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. I pray this blesses you. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org

  31. Empty Tomb. Full Throne. Mark 1:14-15

    Had the honor once again to exhort at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg, NJ from Mark 1:14-15 on Resurrection Sunday. Here we read of Jesus begin His ministry calling people to repent and believe the Gospel because the Kingdom of God was near. Christian Podcast Community...

  32. The Triumphant Adam (Mark 1:12-13)

    Continuing to march through the Gospel of Mark at River of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. Here is an exhortation on Mark 1:12-13. See how the second Adam succeeds where the first Adam failed. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org

  33. Mark 1:9-11 The Baptism of Jesus

    Here is the next exhortation in the series through the Gospel according to Mark at River of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. It is the baptism of Jesus. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org

  34. The Messenger (Mark 1:1-8)

    Once again, I had the honor to exhort in the pulpit at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. In this passage we meet John the Baptist, or Baptizer. We see that he was foretold of in the Old Testament and his ministry was to prepare the way for Jesus. He preached repentance and administered a...

  35. The Beginning (Mark 1:1)

    This exhortation is the first of several that will follow in the Gospel According to Mark. I will be going through this Gospel account at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. Join us as we seek to see Jesus in the Scriptures. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org

  36. You’re In Good Hands (Exhortation on Proverbs 3:5-8)

    Once again had the privilege to exhort at River of Life in Phillipsburg NJ. You can trust God with all of your heart because you’re in His hands. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org

  37. The Reason (Christmas Exhortation on Genesis 3)

    I had the honor to exhort God’s word from Genesis 3 at River of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. I hope this message blesses you as we hear about not only the reason for the season being Jesus, but the reason for Jesus.

  38. The Holy And The Not (Isaiah 6:1-8)

    Had the honor and blessing to exhort the word of God at Faith OPC in Elmer, NJ. I hope this blesses you. If you would like, please prayerfully consider helping me cover tuition costs for the fall semester. Click the link below. http://dupdike.wtstuition.com Christian Podcast Community...

  39. Stop, Rejoice, and Relax. (Phil 4:4-7)

    Had the great honor once again to exhort the word at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ. I hope this blesses you. River of Life https://www.riveroflifeopc.org/ Christian Podcast Community https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/ If you would like to help me in my seminary training...

  40. You Fool (Exhortation of Psalm 14)

    I had the honor to exhort at my church in the Lord's Day evening service. I pray this blesses you. If you would like to help my seminary education, please click the link below. I hope to start doing more podcast episodes again. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you! Grace OPC Hamilton NJ...

  41. He Came Down From Heaven (John 3:22-36)

    Here is the third part of a short series through John 3 I exhorted at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg, NJ. River Of Life https://www.riveroflifeopc.org/ Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org Twitter @DarylUpdike @WhatAreWeEvenD1

  42. Of Love and Judgement (John 3:16-21)

    Part 2 of a series through John 3 at River of Life OPC. River of Life OPC https://www.riveroflifeopc.org/ Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org Twitter @DarylUpdike @WhatAreWeEvenD1 Help support my seminary training. http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

  43. Blowin’ In The Wind (John 3:1-15)

    I have the honor to be in the pulpit at River Of Life OPC in Phillipsburg NJ for the next three Lord's days. I am doing a short series through John 3. Here is the first exhortation on John 3:1-15. May this bless you! River Of Life OPC https://www.riveroflifeopc.org/ Christian Podcast Community...

  44. Not Long (Sermon from Psalm 13)

    Had the honor and privilege to exhort at Immanuel OPC in West Collingswood, NJ. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org Help support my seminary training. http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

  45. The Honor Is For You Who Believe by Mark Popovitch

    Here is a sermon preached buy my good brother Mark Popovitch. It is from 1 Peter 2:4-10. May this bless you! Christian Podcast Community http://www.christianpodcastcommunity.org Twitter @DarylUpdike @whaareweevenD1 @mark_popovitch Help support my seminary training http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

  46. Covenantal Apologetics with Dr Nate Shannon

    Last semester at Westminster Philly Online I had the pleasure of having Dr Nate Shannon for AP-101. He is a brilliant man (not just saying that for a grade since he already graded me). You will be blessed by his knowledge about Christian Apologetics and his encouragement to Christians to love God...

  47. Well Worth The Look (Sermon John 1:29)

    I had the honor to exhort John 1:29 at Grace OPC in Pennsville, NJ. I pray this blesses you. Grace OPC http://www.graceopchurch.com/ Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org If you would like to contribute to my seminary training. http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

  48. Thanks and Prayer Request

    Thank you all! Help Support Seminary Training http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

  49. Conversations With Two Unbelievers

    Conversations With Two Unbelievers: A Brief Summary Peter writes about giving a defense of our faith in 1 Peter 3:15. “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with…

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  50. Romans 1:13-17 Shameless Power

    Once again had to opportunity to worship with the saints at Faith Bible OPC in Brick NJ. I was honored to exhort this sermon in the evening service. May it bless and encourage you. Faith Bible OPC https://www.faithbibleopc.org/contact-us Help me train for the ministry…

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