Episodes

“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord, which I am commanding you today for your good?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13 ESV He expects me to believe in Him by trusting Him “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1 ESV He expects me to walk with Him by fo...

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it…And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:1-5, 14 ESV WHY DID JESUS...

“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:13-16 ESV Who is Jesus? He is Creator, Redeemer, & Sustainer of all things “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of al...

“Now may God, the fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!” Romans 15:13 TPT “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 ESV God wants us to have rest for our souls “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,...

What is the role of the church in the conflict between darkness & light? “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shin...

“I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted.” Psalm 77:1-2 ESV “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:11 NIV HOW TO WALK IN THE LIGHT WHEN I FEEL LIKE JOB I need to Find the source: “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Three sources of depression Circumstan...

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat from it your...

“I’m a mystery to myself, for I want to do what is right, but end up doing what my moral instincts condemn. And if my behavior is not in line with my desire, my conscience still confirms the excellence of the law. And now I realize that it is no longer my true self doing it, but the unwelcome intruder of sin in my humanity. For I know that nothing good lives within the flesh of my fallen humanity. The longings to do what is right are within me, but willpower is not enough to accomplish it. My lo...

“Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!” Psalm 148:2 ESV Who are the Angels? Also known as: sons of God (Job 38:7), Holy ones (Psalm 89:5), spirits (Hebrews 1:4), watchers (Daniel 4:13, 17, 23), thrones, powers, dominions, principalities, authorities, powers (Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 1:21) They are God’s heavenly family Genesis 1:1, 2:1 They are Worshippers “Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thou...

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle...

“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And ...

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 ESV God created a heavenly family before He created humanity “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone...

We believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, Christ’s holy church, th...

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Jude” Acts 1:8 NRSV “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Ma...

Acts 20:17-38 The example of the Apostle Paul’s legacy Integrity “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.” Acts 20:17-19 NIV Steadfastness “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be...

“Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrect...

Acts 15:1-29 The Division “Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samar...

There is a calling “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.” Acts 13:2-3 ESV 2. There is a compelling purpose “Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be free...

Acts 12:1-19 CSB God hears and answers when the church prays (Vs.1-5) Prayer is an act of dependence and trust Prayer is an act of worship Prayer is an act of participating with God Prayer is about relationship with God 2. God does miracles when the church prays (Vs. 6-10) Doors are opened Lives are changed and needs are me 3. God encourages the church when the church prays (Vs. 11-17) Peter was encouraged (Vs. 11) The church was encouraged (Vs. 15-16) Peter’s experience encouraged th...

Acts 10 Jesus is the exclusive yet all-inclusive Savior for all Exclusive: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NIV Inclusive: “…for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.” 1 Timothy 4:10 NLT The Gospel reveals our personal prejudices (Vs. 1-8) Cornelius- A Roman soldier, “God fearing” = A non-Jew who trusted the God of Israel “For Christ himself has brought peace to us. H...

“Saul, who was also known as Paul…” Acts 13:9 Saul (Sha’ul) = “Asked for, prayed for” Paul = “Small/humble” WHO IS PAUL AND WHAT IS HIS STORY? “Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them in shackles to Jerusalem. Now as he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, an...

Acts 6-8 When Someone Is Willing To Give Up Their Life For The Sake Of The Gospel: It substantiates their convictions “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:59 NIV It strengthens other believers “ Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah...

“And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening.But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand. On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together i...

Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13) When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a noise like a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distributing themselves, and a tongue rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out. Now there were J...