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Zeal Stoker
by Zeal Stoker
Stoking your zeal for the things of God in Christ! Tune in for insights into God’s Word; a verse-by-verse approach to Scripture for practical godly living. Seeking fellowship in the profession of arms (warfighters, law enforcement, families & friends in support thereof).
Episodes
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Israel: Whose land is it?
WHO RIGHTLY OWNS THE LAND KNOWN AS “ISRAEL”? Yahweh, the Most High God, said to Israel, “The land shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are strangers and sojourners with Me.” (Lev 25:23). This episode discusses the land and the people known as Israel, and the complicated...
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No strings attached
Real love & leadership has no strings attached (is not this-for-that). Loving and leading this way (God’s way…) means wanting more FOR those we lead, and expecting less FROM them. That said, a healthy & balanced relationship requires love going both ways. (Jesus loved us; He said, “If you love…
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Thorn in the flesh
God has a plan and purpose for our suffering and weakness. He calls us to partner with Him by faith. This episode discusses Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”, Satan’s role in human suffering, and the challenges of finding our strength and identity in Christ vs. our own.
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Paul: false apostles be like…
False apostles snuck into the church—in their “stolen valor”, left un-checked by those who should have known better, they selfishly took advantage of believers in Corinth. However, one’s capacity for suffering is a great character-reveal. Paul’s resume’ (his afflictions, one trial after another…
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Extraterrestrials - 5 W’s
Sharing to challenge Christ-followers to broaden their aperture when it comes to investigating the topic of extraterrestrials and the supernatural in general. The fact is the church has not always done a good job discussing issues like extraterrestrials, UFOs, and the paranormal (aliens, ghosts,...
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Satan…angel of light
Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing! Some will come into our lives & churches, eloquent in speech, credentialed, good looking; claiming to be someone/something they aren’t. Their intent is to get, take, and mislead us. These are (like Satan) leeches…deceitful, spiritual vampires, sucking the…
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Another Jesus…
Is your Jesus the Biblical Jesus, or the “Jesus” you want Him to be? Have you received a different spirit other than (or in addition to) the Holy Spirit who propagates the false “Jesus” you worship? Have you received a different “gospel”, which is really not good news but damning? We ought not…
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Consistency
Are you “10 feet tall and bulletproof” on social media, or simply pretending to be someone else in order to be taken seriously? The apostle Paul is a great example for us—be in person whom we claim/purport ourselves to be in writing. If you haven’t heard it before, you need to hear it now, “Be...
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Weapons of Our Warfare
We are in a spiritual war; the battles of which are won only if/when we use the spiritual weapons given us! Spiritual = that which exists in both, the seen and unseen realm. This episode discusses what and with whom we wrestle; the armor God has given us, as well as the “five fingers” we need to...
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Discipline
Discipline trumps laziness, feelings, and/or motivation (or lack thereof). Doing the right thing is still the “right thing” whether we feel like doing it or not. If, and when we have committed ourselves to doing something (especially when God has called us to it), discipline will get us across…
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Commitment
The Christian knows what it means to commit to something (to Someone) greater than one’s self. We ought to be a people known for keeping our commitments—letting our “yes” be yes, and our “no”, no. Whether we like it or not, we make and leave an impression on others. If we say we are going to do...
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Two Sorrows
Are you teachable? Correctable? Whether caught in, confronted with, captured by, or convicted of sin, our response is crucial! Are we sorry…like truly sorry enough to do something positive about it (repent, turn to God, choose life) after we’ve failed? Or are we sorry only to the point of...
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That “come to Jesus” moment
That moment you realize God’s talking to YOU! It’s natural for us to shift the blame for our sinfulness to others. The apostle Paul, however, wasn’t having it! He addressed the church’s worldliness head-on—no pulling punches. No sugar-coating. They were worldly! Being a new creation in Christ (2...
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The great exchange
To be reconciled to God in Christ is to have participated in an exchange—“Christ who knew no sin became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.“ Not because of anything we have done, but based entirely upon the merits of Christ, His death in our stead allows the Father…
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When a sigh says it all
Like a parent who instinctively knows their child’s cry (i.e., just “what kind” of cry it is), even so, some things are mysteriously yet clearly communicated in a series of hearty exhales—Sometimes a sigh says it all! Christian, the Father knows you’re exhausted. He hears you…He understands… He’s...
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We do not lose heart (Part 2)
We have the treasure of God’s power and presence inside of us—jars of clay. While the world around us, and perhaps our own bodies might be falling apart, within the believer lies the incredible resurrection power of Jesus Christ. This episode dispels the myths of “the strong Christian” & “the...
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We do not lose heart
How has God’s mercy changed your life? What is it like to be free, and have you told somebody about it? What kinds of “veils“ have you noticed (i.e., things that might keep people from seeing Jesus) in the church or amongst some believers? When considering how God has shone in our hearts to give...
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From glory to GLORY
While Moses’ face was a little less shiny as time went on, the fact remains it once shined gloriously. Even so, if the written commandments (“the ministry of death” —Paul’s words) were accompanied by a fading glory, how much more glorious is the never-fading “ministry of the Spirit”? The old...
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Good Enough (In Christ)
Where does your confidence come from? In whom, from what or where do you draw your strength? Is there room for self-confidence in the life of a Christian? How do we balance confidence and humility? What is keeping you from carrying out the Great Commission? In this episode the apostle Paul...
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What is that smell?
Those close enough to Jesus in the garden, before the Sanhedrin, Pilate, Herod, on the way to Calvary, and when laying His body to rest, would very well have smelled the fragrant aroma of the oil poured upon His head by that thoughtful woman at Bethany. For some that aroma would provide a lasting...
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Love—What do you have to risk?
When we love—especially with godly (no-strings-attached kind of) love—we run the risk of not being loved back; of being misunderstood. The apostle Paul loved the church at Corinth enough to tell them the truth—to confront them on an issue he could not ignore. He ran the risk of disturbing the...
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Fickleness vs. Faithfulness
What happens when we’ve promised to do something, but, for good reason, we’ve changed our minds or altered our plans? It may appear to some we are fickle, and without explanation it might as well be true. However Paul (2 Cor. 1:12-2:2) shares why he changed his plans to visit (or rather, not to...
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When God gives you more than you can handle
(2 Cor 1:1-11) The first in a series of sermons through the apostle Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth. In this episode, Paul wants his audience to know that God in Christ has (and is) what we need in our suffering; that God does indeed give us more than we can handle, but also…
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That “coffee-cup verse”
How is it that, “God works all things together for good”? And what did the apostle Paul mean by “good”? As always, context is king! Feelings come and go; God’s promises remain true yesterday, today, and forever.
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Going places
Sometimes we are called (or ordered) to get up and go! This might provoke us to ask ourselves “Did I accomplish everything God called me to do?” It’s easy to just plug along and forget we are on a mission. We may forget our God and Savior Jesus Christ has saved us for a purpose…right now…
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God’s “why”
We are all motivated or compelled by something. Every person has an agenda. That said, what is God’s motivation? His agenda? Those who know Him, know He’s interested…invested in reconciling sinful mankind to Himself through Jesus Christ. But why? To put it simply—He is good! Through and through…
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IYKYK
When it comes to God in Christ, the cross and resurrection, if you know, you know! If you know Jesus, and he knows you, you want to live for him out of gratitude for what he’s done on the cross. If you don’t know Jesus, it’s all going to seem weird and maybe even foolish or stupid to you. This...
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But as for you…
Our world (and the church for that matter) is full of characters—interesting people of all kinds! Establishing the local church in 1st century world, and specially on the little island of Crete, came with many challenges. And while many of the Cretans (especially the religious types) were…
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Deliverance = Independence
For many of us, “independence” simply carries the idea of “being on our own.” For the founding fathers of the United States and the people of the first 13 Colonies, true independence would not come without deliverance from Britain’s king and government—this meant war. They began fighting for…
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He said what?!
Speaking truth may be misunderstood as “name-calling.” Some profess to know God, but their actions, words, beliefs & values say otherwise. When it comes to preserving the truth, and specifically addressing those propagating lies, it will take courage. In this episode Paul instructs Titus in...
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It’s about time!
Do you see time as a blessing or a curse? We hate waiting, but we only know what it feels like to wait because we have time to measure the experience. That said, time is meant to be a gift given us to measure healing and growth, to gain evidences to trust again, to celebrate relationships,...
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Those forgiven forgive
What good thing can you do to make your witness more effective? Is there someone you should let go? Is there someone you should receive? Is there someone you should forgive? Is there someone to whom you should prove yourself trustworthy? Paul’s letter to his friend Philemon helps us address these...
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Saints & Ain’ts
“Contend earnestly for the faith” Jude said, “which was once for all delivered to the saints.“ The saints— not a title granted by some church council, but the very status and position of every true and spirit filled believer in Jesus Christ. In his closing remarks (Jude1:20-25), Jude provides...
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Apostles & Apostates
The reality is, when fighting for the truth, sometimes the combat zone is not “out there”; it’s in the church. Our opponents are those who may claim to be Christian when they are actually apostates (those who’ve renounced fundamental gospel truths)! Jude (1:16-19) calls believers to remember…
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Consumer “Christianity”
Jude warns of those who do not know or love the Lord Jesus; who want to consume you and I and our resources; they want the benefits of what we share (fellowship, closeness, peace with God, biblical knowledge), but only in the sense of being members of a religious community club. And then there…
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They went too far!
Jude notes those who’ve crept into the church unnoticed. Selfish ambition, sexual immorality and rejection of authority are hallmark traits of those not holding fast the faith of Christ. This podcast addresses just how we are to address the infiltration of those in our midst who have no intention...
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Embrace the weird!
Weird = “involving or suggesting the supernatural; unearthly or uncanny” (Dictionary.com). Many in the church have been so super naturally neutered that when asked about the parting of the Red Sea, bread falling from heaven, water coming from a rock, the ground opening up to swallow thousands of...
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Crept in unnoticed
While our fight is spiritual—largely against rogue angels and demons—we cannot ignore the fact Satan enlists human beings to do much of his dirty work. This may take the form of initially unsuspecting persons (unbelievers) in the church who aim to pervert gospel-truths and promote sinful living....
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Hugs & Holy Hand Grenades
What is our response to someone who wanders from the truth? The apostle James says (5:19-20) our intervention may very well save someone’s soul from death and “cover a multitude of sins.” There is, however, no cookie-cutter intervention, and we’ve got to check our own hearts before we address...
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Many crucified, only One raised to life again
How does Jesus’ sacrifice 2,000+ years ago affect you and me today? This episode discusses the relevance of Jesus death and the significance of His resurrection. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow!
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When God does good things for bad people
A Good Friday message! Sharing ancient passages (Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53), reflecting on Jesus’ passion—bogus trials, betrayal, false accusations against Him; physical assault and ultimately the murder of the only real good person who ever lived. Jesus died the death penalty you and I should have...
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Triumphal Entry: Lion & Lamb
Looking at one of the most powerful, prophetic, and emotionally charged days in human history. Palm Sunday or Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem was foretold by the prophets of YHWH more than 500 years prior. This segment discusses Jesus courage as well as the prophetic nature of our…
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PUSH (then fire for effect!)
Why don’t we pray as we ought to? Prayer can seem boring. We think our problems are too small to “bother God.” We don’t have time. We’re afraid of sounding stupid compared to others. Maybe we’re so convinced of God’s sovereignty we don’t pray because we know He’s got this! Regardless our…
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Wait on the Lord
Amidst our plans and ambitions we should seek God’s will. Sounds simple, but how are we to respond to suffering and loss, like when people hurt us or those we love? Sometimes God calls us to wait, and wait quietly. The problem is we feel waiting is passive and our silence to be weak. James says...
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How God measures success
We have a tendency to measure success by setting and achieving goals. But God measures success different than we do. Where you and I may think we have arrived by getting to a certain place or position, or receiving some token of success, God measures success in increments of faithfulness. This...
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Zip it! (No place for slander in the church)
This podcast (James 4:11-12) discusses the impact of slander & backbiting in the church, and how to prevent it. When we judge others from a place of anger, hurt, and envy, we neglect godly judgment, bringing God’s judgment on ourselves.
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Submit to God. Resist the Devil
“Where do wars and fights come from among you?” This segment (James 4:1-10) discusses the impact of selfishness and poor communication upon our relationships with God and those made in His image. Our sinfulness aligns us with Satan, but James calls us to humble ourselves—submit to God and resist...
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Godly wisdom vs. demonic
Got wisdom? James says, “Show it!”This episode (James 3:13-18) discusses godly wisdom vs. demonic. Proof is in the fruit. This isn’t to say evil spirits in dwell or possess believers when we operate in worldly, demonic “wisdom”, but when bitter, envious, and self-seeking, we are behaving like the...
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The bridle, the rudder & the fire
The bit, rudder, tongue & fire…small things capable of steering, influencing and consuming on a large scale. This segment (James 3:1-12) discusses the power of words, and the connection between the tongue and the heart.
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Are you a friend of God? (Faith/Works Tension)
Like a body without breath is lifeless, faith without action is dead. This episode discusses the tension between faith and works (James 2:14-26), where justification is not necessarily about “going to heaven”, but being “a friend of God”.
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Stoking your zeal for the things of God in Christ! Tune in for insights into God’s Word; a verse-by-verse approach to Scripture for practical godly living. Seeking fellowship in the profession of arms (warfighters, law enforcement, families & friends in support thereof).
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Stoking your zeal for the things of God in Christ! Tune in for insights into God’s Word; a verse-by-verse approach to Scripture for practical godly living. Seeking fellowship in the profession of arms (warfighters, law enforcement, families & friends in support thereof).
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