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2 Timothy 3:10-4:5. Message number seven in the series 2 Timothy: Remember Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:13-21. Message number eleven in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
1 John 5:6-12. Message number in ten in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
1 Corinthians 15. Message number ten in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over the Word of Life.
1 John 5:1-5. Message number nine in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over the Word of Life.
1 John 4:7-21. Message number eight in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
1 John 4:1-6. Message number seven in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over the Word of Life.
1 John 3:11-24. Message number six in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
1 John 2:28-3:10. Message number five in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life .
In this episode, James and Meredith discuss what it means to find your identity in Christ.
1 John 2:7-27. Message number four in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
1 John 2:7-27. Message number three in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
1 John 1:5-2:6. Message number two in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over the Word of Life.
In this episode, James and Meredith explore the biblical realities of joy, fellowship, and faith in Jesus.
In this episode, James and Meredith reflect upon the Gospel of John, seeking to answer the question, "Where Do You Find Life?"
1 John 1:1-4. Message number one in the series 1 John: Rejoicing Over The Word Of Life.
John 21:20-25, 20:31. Message number forty six in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 21:1-19. Message number forty five in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 20:19-31. Message number forty four in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
In this episode, James and Meredith discuss the New Year--specifically, how to reflect on the past yet move forward into the future.
John 19:38-20:18. Message number forty three in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 19:1-37. Message number forty two in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 18:1-40. Message number forty one in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
In this episode, James, Meredith, and a special guest discuss the importance of passing on the faith from one generation to the next, through both physical and spiritual parenting.
John 17:1-26. Message number forty in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 17:1-3. Message thirty nine in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 16:16-33. Message number thirty eight in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 15:26-16:15. Message number thirty seven in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 15:18-27. Message number thirty six in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 15:1-17. Message number thirty five in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 14:1-31. Message number thirty four in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 14:1-31. Message number thirty three in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 14:1-31. Message number thirty two in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
In this episode, James and Meredith answer the question, "Have you ever been called a legalist?"
John 13:31-38. Message number thirty one in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
In this episode, James and Meredith address the question: "How can God be humble, yet deserve, even command, our worship?"
John 13:1-30. Message number thirty in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
In this episode, James and Meredith answer the question, "What should someone do who's been hurt by the church?"
John 13:1-30. Message number twenty nine in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
The Word and Life podcast returns, as James and Meredith discuss highlights from the Gospel of John.
John 12:34-50. Message number twenty eight in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 12:34-50. Message number twenty seven in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 12:20-33. Message number twenty six in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 12:20-33. Message number twenty five in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 11:55-12:19. Message number twenty four in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 11:55-12:19. Message number twenty three in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 11:1-54. Message number twenty two in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
John 11:1-54. Message number twenty one in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number twenty in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number nineteen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number eighteen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number seventeen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number sixteen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number fifteen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number fourteen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number thirteen in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number twelve in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number eleven in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number ten in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number nine in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number eight in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number seven in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number six in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number five in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number four in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number three in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number two in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
Message number one in the series The Gospel of John: No Ordinary Faith, No Ordinary Life.
James and Meredith discuss the challenges of living in an entertainment-saturated culture that glorifies the pursuit of amusement.
James and Meredith discuss what wisdom, and foolishness, is and how to pursue the former while avoiding the latter.
James and Meredith discuss God's good purpose for the marriage relationship, including the importance of communication and conflict management.
James and Meredith discuss two important aspects of living with purpose--submission and obedience to the will of God.
James and Meredith discuss God's call, both to a saving relationship with Jesus and a life of purpose and meaning.
James and Meredith discuss the search for significance, "God-confrontations," and the pathway to realizing your dreams.
Faithful Servants, Future Rewards Luke 19:11-27; Matthew 25:14-30
Take personal responsibility for what God has given you. A lifetime of faithful service will result in an eternity of future reward.
Service Before Self: Gospel-Motivated Living; message #16 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
How to Live Out the Gospel: Walk by the Spirit; message #15 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
Freedom for What? Selfishness or Selflessness; message #14 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
A Gospel for Every Day Not Just Sunday; message #13 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
The Miracle of Gospel-Created Community; message #10 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
Promise Made, Promise Kept: Gospel Goodness; message #9 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
People of Faith or People of Foolishness; message #7 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
The Gospel Core: Justified by Faith; message #6 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
When the Gospel Comes Between Friends; Message #5 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
The Importance of Gospel-Centered Relations; Message #4 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
Gospel Transformation: It's Hard to Argue with a Changed Life; Message #3 in the series Galatians: No Other Gospel
A Big God Expects Big Things: Rising Up To Meet Christ's Challenge by The Word and Life
Service, Sacrifice, And Salvation: How Jesus Willingly Runs Toward Death So That We May ... by The Word and Life
When The World Falls Apart, What Will You Do: How To Stand Firm In The Faith When All Seems Lost by The Word and Life
Who Are You And Where Did You Come From: Jesus, Baptism, And The Christian's Identity by The Word and Life
When The Reign Of God Seems So Far Off: How To Experience God's Kingdom Today And Remain ... by The Word and Life
The Trouble With Temptation: Saying No When Everyone Else Says Yes by The Word and Life
The Presence And Power Of God Is Possible Because Of Jesus: When Giver Becomes Gift by The Word and Life
The Path Chosen Reveals The God Sought: The Reality Of Divine Love And Human Rejection by The Word and Life
The High Price Of Personal Preference: Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday by The Word and Life
The Fiction Of World Peace: Will A Better Person Produce A Better World by The Word and Life
Supernatural Love Part One: Is Loving God And Others Really Possible by The Word and Life
Suffering Servant, Glorious King: The God Who Overcomes Sin - Part Two by The Word and Life
Suffering Servant, Glorious King: The God Who Overcomes Sin - Part One by The Word and Life
Romance, Love, And Marriage In The Kingdom Of God: Valentine's Day Holiday - Part One by The Word and Life
Romance, Love, And Marriage In The Kingdom Of God: Valentine's Day Holiday - Part Two by The Word and Life
Rejecting The Gospel: When The Blind Prefer Darkness And The Captives Prefer Chains by The Word and Life
Red And Yellow, Black And White, All Are Precious In His Sight: Race Relations Sunday by The Word and Life
Of Gods, Ghouls, And Ghostbusters: A Christian Perspective On The Supernatural by The Word and Life
Look! It's King Jesus: Mighty In Weakness, Joyful In Suffering, Exalted In Humility - Palm Sunday by The Word and Life
King Jesus Will Return Be A Faithful Servant Rather Than A Dismissive Rebel by The Word and Life
Jesus Save Me But Don't Tell Me What To Do: When The Authority Of God Is Questioned by The Word and Life
Jesus Who: The Difference Between Public Perception And Insider Information by The Word and Life
If Christ Be Raised ... Why You Can Wholeheartedly Follow Jesus With Complete Abandon by The Word and Life
For The Love Of Money, Sex, And The Good Life: What's In Your Heart by The Word and Life
Happily Ever After: The Ultimate Happy Ending Is Possible Because Of Jesus by The Word and Life
Following Jesus Is Reason To Celebrate: When The Lost Becomes Found by The Word and Life
Embracing The Gospel: Open Hearts, Changed Lives, And The Good News Of The Kingdom by The Word and Life
Connect With God So That You Might Connect With Others: Vision Sunday by The Word and Life
Christian Cannibalism: Fault-Finding, Gossip, And Other In-House Sins by The Word and Life
Celebrating Baptism: Change Is Possible Because Change Has Already Come by The Word and Life
Be Careful About Asking God For A Sign: You Might Not Like What You See by The Word and Life
Are You Ready For The Christian Life: Be Merciful, Show Compassion, Stay Humble, Live ... by The Word and Life
A Victorious Life Over Evil, Temptation, And Suffering Is Possible Because Of Jesus by The Word and Life