Lakes Free Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lakes Free Church
Listen to the latest messages from Lakes Free Church. The podcast is usually updated on Tuesday morning with the most current week's sermon.
Lakes Free Church is located in Lindstrom, MN.
1 Corinthians 2:6-16This sermon centers on living a life rooted in faith, characterized by humility, self-reflection, and compassion. It encourages setting aside personal pride to better embody Christ’s love in everyday interactions. It highlights the importance of aligning one’s actions with biblical teachings, creating a life that speaks to the values of faith and integrity. Community support and accountability are essential for growth, fostering unity and strength within the church family. This message concludes with a call to intentional, faith-driven living, where compassionate actions serve as a testament to God’s grace and love.
Testimony on Holy Sexuality and the Gospel Dr. Christopher Yuan and parents, Dr. Leon and Angela Yuan
Relationships that Transform Part 2, repeats a bit, but continues on. Note also at: http://www.josh.org/video-2/building-relationships/
How to you develop authentic relationships with your children? Rules without relationships lead to rebellion. Discover how relationships form the very foundation on which we establish rules and pass our faith.
Discipleship is like a relay race. Who is your Timothy7? Pick up your baton and get in the race.
There is a natural tendency for the fire in our heart to grow cold. How do we fan the flame in our heart?
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said "I will build my church." What does that mean? The answer is outlined in Acts 21
The resurrection changes everything. The resurrection vidicated Jesus, defeated death, and restored hope!
Have you tasted of the Lord? If you have you know how good He is...and if you haven't, I pray you will...there is nothing else like Him!
There is no one better to follow Jesus. Following Jesus is not casual or passive. Our great joy and privelige is to help others to know him too.
What will it be like to see Jesus in all of his glory? Is your life too crowded for Jesus? Jesus didn't come to complicate our life, he came to simplify it. Do you have time for Jesus?
God's people have a tendency to wander and need help keeping the main thing the main thing. Ezra, Nehemiah and Malachi were all faithful leaders. How do we keep Christ as the main thing?
What is this strange book doing in the Bible? Esther raises and answers 4 key questions: 1. Where in the World is God's Kingdom? 2. What are the Main Challenges Facing God's People? 3. What Is the Method of God's Rule? 4. What Are the Prospects for Salvation?
God's grand vision is to be with his people. What does God do when we make his big thing our small thing? "If we put first things first, we get second things thrown in; but it we put second things first, we lose both the first and second things." - C.S. Lewis
Judah's King Manasseh was the most evil king in Judah's history. God's holiness can only tolerate open rebellion and sing for so long. It's a dangerous thing to test the patience for our holy God. God is eager to forgive and restore us too, if we'll just turn to him.
God honors the faithful, but removes his blessing from the unfaithful. Who is the King of your life? Is your life's rallying cry, "No King but King Jesus?"
God is trying to reach his people with a message. Will we listen and obey or will we ignore him and go our own way
Why do we anticipate Christmas? Jesus was the fulfillment of God's primises to Abraham and David. God's plan is only partly finished...Jesus promised us that he is coming again!
Idolatry will not be tolerated and God's plan will not be twarted. How do my decisions impact generations to come?
It's not how you start. It's not if you stumble in the middle. It's how you finish that matters. Solomon started well, but finished poorly. What does it take to walk with God and finish well?
The Lord doesn’t look at the outward appearance, but at the heart. We all need just one person in our life who will see us with great potential. Just as God tested David and Jesus, so he will test us so we can develop character and integrity. God can use anyone whose heart is fully devoted to him.
The stories we read in the Bible are as current as today's headlines. The stories of Samuel, Saul, and the people of Isreal describe 3 dangers in our relationship with God.
Have you ever been disappointed with God? How do we handle our disappointments? Naomi and Ruth put their trust in the Lord and found God's provision by waiting. Even in the darkest times, God is still at work!
Have you ever faced a challenge in your life that caused you great fear? The isealites faced an overwhelming military challenge. The key to victory over sin in trusting God and walking in obedience.
Do you like road trips? Israel's wandering in the wilderness was like a road trip. We are also on a journey from this life to heaven.
God gives us rules to live by. God desires a residence among us. God requires righteousness in his people.
The Story is about God's relentless pursuit of us. How will God deliver his people? How does God protect Moses and what role does Moses play in delivering his people out of bondage?
Joseph's life is a profound example of how God can use even our trials for good. Do you understand the upper story, and what it frees you from?
God uses unlikely people to accomplish his purposes. Are Abram and Sarai likely people to build a nation? God keeps his promises and builds a nation.
Who is the main character of The Story? Why did God create people? The story continues with man's fall into sin. The Bible shows us how deeply sin has affected the human race.
What is the Final Mission? How does Jesus repond to the doubts of the disciples? We are to go and make disciples! In a world full of people who need to know the Lord, what are you doing to make an eternal difference?
Jesus is coming again. Watch for his coming. Be wise in how you live and stay faithful. Always be ready for the King's return. Are you ready for his coming?
Where is heaven and how do we get there? What are the three dangers that can keep people from heaven?
Jesus was asked, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" How did Jesus answer? What is the purpose of the law? Jesus Christ fought the law for us and he won!
Death is real. It can happen to anyone at anytime. What are the possible views on death and what happens after death? Are there clues in the Bible? What did the Saducees believe?
There is a longing in every human heart to know God. How do you find meaning and purpose in life? What is the great reward? What will you choose?
The values of the kingdom are different from the values of the world. Forgiveness is powerful. Are you grateful for God's mercy and forgiveness? Is there anyone you need to forgive?
Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? What are the values of the kingdom? How do those values differ from that of this world?
Mountains are for inspiration and valleys are for bearing fruit--we need both in our life!
Peter's confession of Christ. Who is Jesus? What is the Curch? what is the way of the cross?
How does Matthew show us how the three offices of prophet, priest and king come together in one person? Jesus is the Greatest of Kings, the Greatest of Priests and the Greatest of Prophets.
Human solutions can't solve all our problems. When we turn to Christ with our needs, we are blessed and God gets the glory.
Why do some people respond to the gospel while others want nothing to do with it? Do you ever wonder why people don't want to follow Christ?
What is the Unforgiveable sin? What is the sign of Jonah? How can I know if I am in Jesus' family
What are the two key questions the Scripture wants us to wrestle with? How is the power of the kingdom revealed? Is the Bible God's Holy Word?
What do we do with our doubts? Bring them to Jesus Look at the evidence Look at his like and Teaching Leave our questions with him
The world desperately needs to Lord. The world is ripe to receive the Gospel, but someone needs to share it. The answer for the world's need is prayer & workers in the field
Jesus has the power and authority to do the miraculous,to forgive sins; and His power and authority are for all people
Jesus is not saying we cannot judge sin, but we must judge according to God's standards. We also must judge ourselves before judging others.
Following God's star tends to be inconvenient and confusing, but it is designed to bring us to Jesus and send us away changed
Where is our treasure? Where will we fix our eyes? Whom will we serve? What are we worried about?
"One of the greatest dangers facing the church is the temptation to take the Jesus of the Bible and twist him into a version of Jesus we are more comfortable with." Listen to this seromn to find out why we tend to do this and what we should really do.
There is an answer to our struggle with sin. There is victory in Jesus Christ. How did Jesus deal with temptation?
How do we read and understand the Old Testament? We look for Christ. Jesus Christ is the central person of the Bible.
Have you ever been afraid that Gos was going to ask you to do something you dudn't want to do?
Fear of Life's Final Moments Do you have a home in heaven? Will you receive a new glorified body? Will you be reunited with those you love? Will you be with the Lord Forever?
Following Jesus requires faith. Faith and fear cannot co-exist. The answer to fear is faith
What does the story of Isaac and Rebekah show us? God still works in amazing ways. God sees our faith. God rewards our faith.
How strong is our faith? Will we trust God even when we don't understand what he may be doing in our life? Will we grow in faith and obedience?
God keeps his promises. God knows the challenges we face. God is constant in his love for us.
We are all sinners and it is only by His grace that we may be saved! The choices we make have consequences for us and for our families for generations to come.
Why will God judge the world? Has God provided a way of salvation? Have you received this wonderful gift?
“Do not be afraid.” • Do not fear is the most common command in Scripture. • Second most is the command to love.
What can we learn from Abraham's call about living a life of faith?
Don't be surprised when God call you out of Ur. Make God's priorities your priorities. Trust in the One who is known.
Aim for perfection - for health and holiness. May we each do our part to make this a healthy and holy church.
- The gospel is God’s good news to man.
- The resurrection is the proof that the gospel is true.
- The gospel transforms lives. “It is the power of God for salvation for all who believe.”
What does it mean to be strong before God...in Christ? Is strength about pushing and taking and slapping?
In our trials we all have a choice to make...Will this thorn drive me to become "Bitter or Better"?
What qualifies a person to serve? What matters most to God is not our background, or power or credentials. What matters most is our relationship with Christ.
How do we know if someone is telling the truth spiritually? Test the Message. Test the Messenger. Come to a Conclusion.
We are in a battle for the heart and soul of men and women. How do fight this battle? By following Christ as our example, using the weapons of the Spirit, and taking every thought captive and making it obedient to Christ.
Administrative excellence is important for a church's testimony to the Christian and non-Christian community.
Giving is primarily a matter of the heart. When the heart is right, giving is not a problem.
Relationships are important. They are the source of our greatest joys, but they are also risky.
A well-defined Christian is a person who's life and words make it easier for others to believe in Christ.
Before we met Christ, we evaluated everything from a worldly point of view. Paul would say; 'that’s how I was too.'
Even among world religions, Christianity is unique in what it teaches about the afterlife. Please listen to this sermon based on II Corinthians 5:1-10.
Have you ever been given a responsibility that was bigger than what you thought you could handle?
Paul listens to his accusers and examines them and himself. And he shows us how to live a life with Christian integrity.
It can be a shocking truth to discover that Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble.” John 16:33
The truth is we live in a fallen world and we see the evidence of sin all around us.
So how do we overcome the evil around us?
Please listen to this Sermon based on Romans 12:14-21.
Our most powerful witness to the world, next to the Word of God, is our love for one another.
When you look in the mirror do you like what you see? What about on the inside – do you like who you are? If not, what would you change?
“God wants you to experience his good and pleasing will in your marriage, your job and your future.” - Chip Ingram
Where are you at in your journey of faith? What is the next step for you? Where will you use your gifts in ministry?
Psalm 1 contrasts two ways to live – the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. We see that truth illustrated in the lives of David and Saul. Two people – Two choices – Two ends.
Where can we find a faithful friend? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 20.
How do you slay a 'Green' Giant? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 18.
David is bigger than David – and his battle with Goliath is a tip off to what that means. Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 17.
When it comes to the kind of person God seeks, God’s priorities are not man’s priorities. Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 16:1-13.
Partial obedience is disobedience. Can we be blinded by our own sin? What will we do with our sin? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 15.
I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. - John 14:6. Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 13.
No life is beyond God’s transformational power. Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 9-10.
Choose whom you will serve… Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 8.
Where are you investing your life? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 7.
What will we do with God’s inconvenient ark? Listen up or send it away? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 6.
Every religion around the world claims to worship the true God, but they can’t all be right. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could ask, Will the real God please stand up? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 5.
It is easy to be proud or comfortable in our success and take God for granted. But God’s power cannot be manipulated by human activity. Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 4.
When God speaks, there is hope. When God speaks, there is truth. When God speaks, there is power. Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 3.
We are to be people of faith in a time of corruption. How do we do that? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 2.
It is easy to be discouraged when we look at the things going on in our nation. We may wonder: Does God care? Does he hear our prayers? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of 1st Samuel 1.
We all will experience conflict at some time in our lives. The real test is how we deal with it. Will we resolve our conflicts in a way that honors Christ? Please listen to this podcast based on the book of Philemon in the Bible.
When we get it, it makes a difference in how we live today. Knowing the Scriptures is like having a blue print to guide you. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 4:12-18.
Ministry is about People – helping one another to grow in our relationship with Christ. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 4:7-13.
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a major statement about God’s plan of salvation and the kind of king that Jesus would be. What is this passage asking us to do? Please listen to this podcast based on Luke 19:28-44.
We need to know the gospel and be able to present it clearly. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 4:5-6.
If our relationship with God is going to grow and flourish there has to be communication! Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 4:2-4.
What does that mean for you? How will you apply these verses to your work? Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:22-4:1.
The task of parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks in life. That is why it is important that we understand what God has to say about the family and our role as parents. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:20-21.
The key to a healthy marriage is a servant heart. What could you do to serve your spouse today? Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:18-19.
What’s big enough for you and me? How about living for the glory of Christ? Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:15-17.
How does God see you? What are you wearing? Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:12-14.
We have been adopted into Christ’s family and now we need to learn what it means to live as a child of the King. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:5-11.
What are you seeking? Will it satisfy when you achieve it? Unless your life is built on a solid foundation, all the world will not satisfy. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 3:1-4.
Keep your eyes on Jesus and do everything you can to avoid the dangers on either side. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 2:16-23.
What did God do for us at the cross? Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 2:11-15.
When you choose Christ, you discover that he provides all that you’ll ever need. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 2:8-10.
Many of the challenges we face in our world are not new. There were false teachers and skeptics at Colosse. There are false teachers and skeptics today. There were false teachers and skeptics at Colosse. There are false teachers and skeptics today. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 2:6-7.
If we are going to grow in Christ and be a light for Christ in this community, we need to: Encourage one another, Work together in love, Keep growing in our relationship with Christ. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 2:1-5.
A call to follow Christ is a call to ministry. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 1:19-23.
It is only when God opens our eyes that we see our sin and our need for Gods forgiveness. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 1:19-23.
I don’t know of a better way to pray with confidence than to pray using the Scriptures. Please listen to this podcast based on Colossians 1:9-14.
Every one of us in our life will need to learn to wait. How do we learn to do that well? Please listen to this podcast based on Isaiah 40:21-31.
Are you sitting in a cave? It is a great gift to know we are loved by God even when we fail. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Samuel 22:1-5 and Psalm 142.
Is there a giant in your life today? Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Samuel 17.
God has called us to be his children and he has an assignment for us to do. How do we discover our calling? Please listen to this podcast based on Joshua 1:1-9 and 3:7-13.
To know God is to love him. To love him is to serve him. To serve him is to know him. Please listen to this podcast based on Matthew 25:14-30.
If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat - Book by John Ortberg. There are times when God calls us to take a step of faith and the decision is up to us. Please listen to this podcast based on Matthew 14:22-33.
There are three things that every believer should do as a follower of Christ: Worship - Grow - Serve. Please listen to this podcast based on Matthew 22:37-40.
If we are going to prepare ourselves and our children for life in the world, we need to talk about money and how to handle it. Please listen to this podcast based on Proverbs 6:1-19.
Wisdom, Infidelity, Temptation, Sin and Consequences. Where are you? Please listen to this podcast based on Proverbs 5.
There is no more elusive topic than spirituality. The word is slippery, animated, lively, mysterious, and is the abundant life produced by the Holy Spirit. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5:19-28.
Widsom is; Do you value God's wisdom? Are you careful where you walk? What is your heart set on? Please listen to this podcast based on Proverbs 4.
Misplaced Trust. As you run the base paths of life, have you touched first base? Have you done the most basic thing? Please listen to this podcast based on Proverbs 3:1-8.
Wisdom is a gift from God, yet it requires some effort. Please listen to this podcast based on Proverbs 2.
Four Principles for Living Christianly in the Face of Difficult Circumstances. Please listen to this podcast based on Ephesians 6:5-9.
Do You Have a Humble Dissatisfaction with Your Spiritual Life? Find out why that is good. Please listen to this podcast based on Philippians 3:12-14.
There are two roads; one leads to life and the other leads to death - verses 32-33. Which road will you choose? Please listen to this podcast based on Proverbs 1.
What are the giants in your life? Where’s your gaze today? Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Samuel 17.
The book of Romans is about the Gospel of God. The Gospel was promised beforehand through the prophets in the Holy Scriptures. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 16:25-27.
Romans 16 is an inside look at the church in Rome. This church is a new community united by love. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 16:1-24.
Finding our sweet spot: What if you could find that sweet spot in life where you knew you were doing what God wanted you to do? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 15:14-33.
Each of us should please his neighbor and not just please ourselves. Jesus didn’t live to please himself. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.-John 6:38. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 15:1-13.
God’s in Control, But He Lets Me Say No. When I Say No, People Get Hurt. There’s an Outcome and a Cost Failure. This Isn’t God’s Final Word About Sin. Please listen to this podcast based on Jonah 1:1-16.
Balancing Freedom and Responsibility. We have the freedom to do many things, but the choices we make affect others. So what is our responsibility to our brothers and sisters in Christ? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 14:12-23.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! - Psalm 133:1. But unity is not easy to maintain. How should we handle areas where we disagree? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 14:1-12.
God calls us out from the world to live differently for Christ. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 13:11-14.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 13:8-10.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities. What does submission look like? Are there any exceptions? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 13:1-7.
2000 years ago the greatest event in history took place – The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Please listen to this podcast based on Acts 2:22-41.
What impact is the church having on the community? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 12:14-21.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when- ever you face trials of many kinds... - James 1:2. Please listen to this podcast about Worshiping God in the Hard Times.
Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? Please listen to this podcast based on John 11:25-26.
In Romans 12, Paul gives us a picture of what love looks like in the church. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 12:9-13.
There are three questions every believer must answer. The question of lordship, lifestype and direction. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 12:3-8.
There are three questions every believer needs to settle. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 12:1-2.
Life is a mixture of highs and lows. The question is how do we handle them? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 11:33-36.
Romans 11 begins with a question about God’s plan for Israel and it ends with a doxology that praises God for his wisdom and knowledge. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 11:1-32.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. - Psalm 19:1 Please listen to this podcast on The Glory of God.
People don’t care what you know until they know that you care. Paul cared deeply for his people. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 9:30-10:21.
The Doctrine of Election; Is it fair? Is God just? Romans 9 is a theodicy – a defense of God’s sovereignty and justice. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 9:1-29.
There are things in this life that we don’t know. We don’t know what we ought to pray for; Verse 26. There are things we do know. We know that God is always at work for our good; Verse 28. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 8:28-39.
I should live not for the dot, but for the line. - Randy Alcorn. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 8:18-27.
Many believers today are unaware of the importance of the Holy Spirit’s ministry in our life. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 8:1-17.
There are two parts to Romans Chapter 7. Part one 1–13; Law is Good, But Sin Uses It. Part two 14-25; The Song of the Frustrated Christian. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans Chapter 7.
Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will cost you more than you want to pay. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 6:15-23.
Pointing True North; What Are Your Eyes and Heart Fixed On? Please listen to this podcast by Ron Berget.
There are three ways that people try to live the Christian life that are doomed to failure. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 6:1-14 in the Bible.
No one has influenced our world more than the two men mentioned in Romans 5 – Adam and Christ. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 5:12-21 in the Bible.
Paul points to Abraham as an example of one who was justified by faith. And in the process he tells us some very important things about faith. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 4:1-25 in the Bible.
This passage is; The chief point, the very central place of the epistle and of the whole Bible. - Martin Luther. They are the turning point in Romans and they can be the turning point in your life. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 3:21-31 in the Bible.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound – That saved a wretch like me. Do we believe that? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 3:9-20 in the Bible.
Growing up in church can be dangerous. We can have just enough religion to keep us from getting the real thing. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 2:17-3:8 in the Bible.
How do we help the moral person see that we are all sinners and need a Savior? Paul points to our failure to keep the moral law. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 2:1-16 in the Bible.
We will not see our need for a Savior, until we see our sin and guilt before a holy God. God has called us to live differently as his children and by his grace we can. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 1:18-32 in the Bible.
There is no telling what may happen when people begin to study the epistle to the Romans. F.F. Bruce. Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 1:1-7 in the Bible.
We live in a post-Christian time. Christianity no longer exercises a prevailing influence on our culture. Please listen to this podcast based on Acts 2:42-47 in the Bible.
What comes to your mind when you hear the term spiritual disciplines? Spiritual disciplines are the tools that God has given to help us grow spiritually. The Word of God, prayer worship, fellowship and service. Please listen to this podcast based on II Peter 1:3-11 in the Bible.
God works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:11 History is moving toward a goal – the return of Jesus Christ. Please listen to this podcast based on Esther 8-10 in the Bible.
Esther was an ordinary woman whom God chose to use in an extraordinary way. The turning point for Esther came when she chose to identify herself with the people of God. The moment we choose to identify our self with Christ, all of the resources of heaven are at our disposal. Please listen to this podcast based on Esther 5-7 in the Bible.
This book has been one of the most controversial books in the canon of Scripture. God’s name is not mentioned. No prayer is mentioned. The character of the heroes is questionable. It celebrates a secular holiday – Purim. But Esther clearly illustrates the providence of God. Please listen to this podcast based on Esther 1-4 in the Bible.
There is great value in learning from the wisdom and experience of others. The author of Ecclesiastes is sharing his wisdom and experience with us. But they aren’t just his words, they are God’s words. Please listen to this podcast based on Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14 in the Bible.
The book of Ecclesiastes is filled with wise words for busy people. Please listen to this podcast based on Ecclesiastes chapter 7 in the Bible.
One of the keys to a well ordered life is God-centered worship. The writer of Ecclesiastes shares several thoughts that are good for us to remember when we come to worship. Please listen to this podcast based on Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 in the Bible.
Ecclesiastes is the Fourth Little Scroll. It was read during the Feast of Tabernacles. Why did this book come to be read at such a joyous time? Please listen to this podcast based on Ecclesiastes 3 in the Bible.
The book of Lamentations is believed to have been written by the Prophet, Jeremiah. It is a masterfully crafted acrostic poem, five chapters long. Please listen to this podcast based on Lamentations in the Bible.
The Book of Ruth. It’s the story of how one woman’s emptiness is filled by God’s grace. And it’s the story of how another woman, living outside the community of faith, can become the great grandmother of David, also by God’s grace. Please listen to this podcast based on Ruth 1-2 in the Bible.
This is the best of songs! True love is a gift from God. True love waits. True love is like a return to the Garden of Eden. Please listen to this podcast based on Song of Songs 5-8 in the Bible.
Guatemalan Sunday. A special message from Pastor Obispo Tumax. Please listen to this podcast.
Why do we need to hear this message? Because we live in a culture saturated with sex. The right response is to teach openly and honestly what the Bible has to say about love, sex and marriage. Please listen to this podcast based on Song of Songs 1-5:1 in the Bible.
If a person does not receive his or her father’s blessing, they may be driven to find it for the rest of their life. Please listen to this podcast based on Genesis 12:1-3 in the Bible.
How do we help our children grow to be godly men and women? Please listen to this podcast based on Deuteronomy 6:4-9 in the Bible.
Modeling is an important part of teaching, parenting and disciple making. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Corinthians 11:1 in the Bible.
Our best parenting tool is prayer. Prayer is powerful. It can move mountains. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st John 5:14-15 in the Bible.
The Question for Today. Do I Love Jesus? Jesus love for us is the will to good. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Children – caught any fish? No! Cast on the starboard side. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
He was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 1:4.) How do we know it is true? Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Sir, we would see Jesus. There have been many kings and rulers in the history of the world. What kind of king is Jesus?. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
The time has come. Jesus is about to complete his mission. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
What should we expect in our relationship with the world? What does God expect of us in our relationship with the world? Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
I am the true vine. There is only one Jesus. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
The Holy Spirit is With Us and Lives in Us. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
We live in a troubled world. The antidote to fear is faith. Why should we not be troubled? Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
What does it mean to love Jesus? How do I show that love in my life? Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Jesus changes the way we look at death. This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory, so that God’s Son may be glorified through it. - John 11:1-16. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
The analogy of a shepherd also tells us something about ourselves as sheep. Sheep aren’t very bright. They wander easily. They are both timid and stubborn. They can be frightened easily. They are absolutely defenseless against predators. All of this is to say, we need a shepherd. Jesus knows his sheep. This knowledge implies a relationship of trust and intimacy. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Have you ever noticed how just mentioning the name Jesus can bring tension into a room? Why is that? Jesus polarizes and divides people. His claims are exclusive. He claims to be the only way to God and that offends people. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
There are two ways that a person can die and it all hinges on what we believe about Jesus. We can either die in the Lord or we can die in our sins. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
What do you want to see happen in the year ahead? Do you want what God wants when he asks that? Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
A Christmas Message. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
When we know the context of the passage we are studying, it gives us a greater appreciation and understanding of what took place. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
The Feeding of the 5000 is the only miracle, besides the resurrection, that is recorded in all four gospels. The Jews believed that when the Messiah came, he would provide bread for the people in the wilderness, just as Moses had done. Jesus is able to meet our needs, because he is the Bread of Life. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Either Jesus is deluded, a liar or it’s true. So how does he prove his claims? Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
What does John mean when he calls Jesus the Son of God? Jesus tells us this in his own words in the text we will look at today. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Not just about living in heaven forever. It is a quality of life that is found in Christ and it is meant to be lived on this earth beginning now. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
We must go through Samaria. It is easy to ignore or walk by our Samaria, but we can’t do that and be the church that God wants us to be. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
When Jesus came into our world, he brought light and hope and salvation. How can Jesus turn sinners into saints? It all begins with the new birth. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Jesus is defining his mission as the Messiah. It’s about a new creation. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
Everybody is seeking something. It might be fame or fortune or pleasure or success, but everybody is seeking something. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
John the Baptist was a forerunner. He came to prepare the way of the Lord, but once Jesus Christ arrived, he was more than willing to step aside. John came to point others to Christ. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
When Jesus came into our world, he was not at all what people expected. Jesus is the real deal. Please listen to this podcast from the Who is Jesus? message Series Based on the Book of John in the Bible.
How do we maintain our passion to reach the lost? The only way to do this is through Grander Vision Living. Please listen to this podcast based on Luke 5:1-11, 27-32 in the Bible.
The Power of Story: 1. How do we talk about God in a way that is clear and passionate? 2. How do we tell our personal faith story in a way that is humble and interesting? Please listen to this podcast based on Philippians 3:4-14 in the Bible.
If we are to be walk across the room people, we need to: 1. Be willing to leave our circle of comfort to enter the zone of the unknown. 2. Listen to the Spirit’s promptings. 3. Take the first steps. Please listen to this podcast based on Luke 15 in the Bible.
The gospel never changes, but how we present the gospel does change. What if evangelism could be as simple as taking a walk across a room? Please listen to this podcast based on Romans 1:16-17 in the Bible.
What is our mission? Our mission is to glorify God by making healthy multiplying disciples who will work together to reach the world for Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:8.) Please listen to this podcast based on Ephesians 4:11-13 in the Bible.
How would you describe your relationship with God? Is it characterized more by duty or delight? How do we keep our relationship with God fresh? What can we do when we are feeling dry? Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 145 in the Bible.
What is the place of repentance in prayer? Jesus was calling for a radical change of heart and mind that results in a changed life. We see ourselves as God sees us. We see our sin as God sees our sin. We come to God wanting to live as he desires. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 143 in the Bible.
How do you pray when you pray? Do you pray generic, memorized, written or safe prayers? Or do you pray honest, specific and bold prayers? We can pray with confidence because of who God is. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 139 in the Bible.
Going Up From the Slough of Despond to the Heights of Love and Plenteous Redemption. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 130 in the Bible.
Where did God place you August 1st, 2007? There are many stories about where God placed people during the I-35 bridge collape. But why God? What were you thinking? Please listen to this podcast based on several verses in the Bible.
Life is full of choices and the choices we make affect the person we become. It contrasts the wisdom of living according to God's Word with the folly of going our own way. It addresses three of the biggest concerns we have - our home, our work and our family. It calls us to be more God-centered in every area of life. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 127 in the Bible.
Psalm 121 has been called The Traveler's Psalm by many people. It is because of what it says about God's constant care and protection. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 121 in the Bible.
The happiest people in life are those who have learned to walk with God. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 119:1-16 in the Bible.
What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is he? Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 101 in the Bible.
What do you know about Grace and Truth? Guest Pastor Dave Kiel shares his knowledge about God's Grace and Truth in this message. Please listen to this podcast based on John 1:1-14 in the Bible.
Nearly all the Psalms address either God or a group of people. But in Psalm 103, David is addressing himself! Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Psalm 103:1 Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 103 in the Bible.
God is called holy more than any other attribute. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. Revelation 4:8b. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 99 in the Bible.
Do you ever get discouraged when you listen to the news? Sometimes we wonder will it ever change? Will we ever have peace? The answer of this Psalm is YES, WE WILL! Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 96 in the Bible.
The problem is not with our wealth. It is with our attitude towards it. Remember God's blessings and be humble. Wealth is temporary and uncertain. It can be lost very quickly. Don't put your trust in it. Put your hope in God. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Timothy 6:17-21 in the Bible.
Psalm 95 is a patter for public worship. It is a call to worship in joyful praise, focused on God. It is relatively EASY to worship God with our lips. It is quite another thing to worship God with our lives. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 95th in the Bible.
Are you a workaholic? Do you yearn for rest? Do you have a Shepherd? You can't rest until you have a Shepherd who is your satisfaction. Please listen to this podcast based on Psalm 23rd in the Bible.
Does it really matter how we live? How do we become a man of God or a woman of faith? Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Timothy 6:11-16 in the Bible.
Instead of being a tool that can be used for God's glory, money and wealth can become an idol that can steal your soul. Even the Christian can get caught up in it. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Timothy 6:3-10 in the Bible.
As the leaders go, so goes the nation. The same is true of the church. A church will not rise above the vision and character of its leaders. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Timothy 5:17-6:2 in the Bible.
There are many different ways Care Ministry provides for needs in the Church. This chapter talks about the care of widows in the church in a very practical way. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Timothy 5:1-16 in the Bible.
The role of a pastor. Ministry is a challenge for many reasons. Please listen to this podcast based on 1st Timothy 4:11-16 in the Bible.
Why is this important and why are we still talking about the body of Jesus today? Please listen to this podcast based on Matthew 28:1-15 in the Bible.
It's the question that all of us need to answer. Is Jesus a prophet? Is Jesus a prince - the Messiah? Is Jesus a pretender? The four gospels were written to answer that question. Please listen to this podcast to help you answer to this question based on Matthew 21:1-17 in the Bible.
Train yourself to be godly. Just as an athlete disciplines himself to be the best he can, so was as Christains should train ourselves to be godly.
There are many things in our country that come with warning labels. Wouldn't it be great if we could put a warning label on things that falsely claim to be spiritual truth?
How we view the church will determine how we act. If the church is a business, country club, ballgame... But the church isn't described that way in Scripture.
What comes to your mind when you think of leadership? Only a few think of service and yet that is the primary definition of leadership in the Bible.
If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer (an elder) he desires a noble task. It is a difficult task...
Prayer is a primary ministry of the church and it is the responsibility of both men and women to pray.
Prayer is the priority in the local church. We are to pray for our own needs, our friends, church, community, nation, and world.
Have you ever noticed how long it takes to build something up and how quickly it can be torn down?