Pointing Lives to Christ: Recent Episodes
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Over the noise of this world, the Word of God speaks. It brings peace to the soul, calm to the spirit and strength to the weak. Here you can find some direction for today that will impact your forever.
Pastor Dan walks us through 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 using scripture to guide us in praying for the church.
Pastor Dan - Walks us through 1 Thessalonians 1 discussing 5 points of a true believer.
Pastor Dan speaks on Daniel Chapter 9 Verses 1 through 19. Leaves us with 4 breadcumbs.
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Daniel's confidence in God's Word.
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Daniel prayed like he was worst of sinners.
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Daniel prayed that God's Name be Great.
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Daniel prayed for dependance.
Pastor Dan walks through Genesis sharing no matter the situation God is always faithful.
In this episode, we discuss several different resources that can assist you when studying the Bible. We give an overview and discuss how to use the following:
- Bible Translations
- Concordances and Bible Dictionaries
- Lexicons
- Commentaries
- Bible Study Apps/Websites
- Blue Letter Bible
- STEP Bible - Tyndale House
- Literal Word - NASB Bible App
- Parallel Plus Bible
- Logos Bible Software
- Accordance Bible Software
We pray that this discussion will bless your time in God's Holy Word!
In this episode we discuss what the Bible says about church membership and why belonging to a local body of believers is important. We also acknowledge and discuss the fact that individuals have been hurt in a local church and how to biblically navigate these types of situations. Thank you for listening!
Pastor speaks from John 13:31-35 about how we are identified in the world by out Love towards each other.
In this episode we discuss the history of JIBC, including why our founding members chose to form our church. We also discuss how God has used events over the past several years to shape the ministry at JIBC as well as our leadership structure. Thank you for listening!
Pastor Dan walks through Luke 20: 27-40 teaching us how Jesus conversed with the Sadducees.
Paul walks us through God's Grace
great cost of grace
faith in Christ
Commanded to Love
Hope for the Future
1) We know that God is in control
2) He is actively working all things for good, for all people.
3) Things are a mess-we are just passing through
Pastor Dan delivers Christmas message using Luke 2:14 to show us where true Peace comes from.
1) Hell is Real
2)Way to avoid Hell
3) Where do you spend your Wealth?
4)Having the Word of God
Pastor Dan used Luke 14:25-35 to discuss the following three points:
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High Cost of Discipleship
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Personal Calculation
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Lifetime Commitment
We all need a picture of who Jesus really is! Pastor Dan uses Luke 13:31-35 to show us who Jesus is.
Pastor Dan discusses Christ Kingdom using Luke 13:10-17 and shows us how Christ's Church is alive today.
Pastor Dan outlines 2 simple points for Luke 13: 1-9.
1 Necessity of Repentance
2 Evidence of Repentance
Pastor Dan walks us through Psalm 103.
Take Home:
Got to get on your knees.
Is he worthy to be praised?
Pastor Dan informs us about the three points of Psalms 63:
King David's desire for God
God's Attributes
Praise and Worship to our God.
Take Home: Need to focus on God's Attributes in our trials.
Pastor Dan walks us through Psalm 97 .
Take home for this week: "We Need a Psalm 97 of God!"
Pastor Dan walks through Psalm 2.
Points to Ponder:
What do you take for your refuge?
Does your refuge get rocked?
Scripture references: Psalm 37, Psalm 19, Daniel 7
Paul Grice takes a look into one of the shortest Psalms, Psalm 93, and explores what it means that The Lord Reigns.
Pastor Andy shares with us Psalm 117.
His states Psalm 117 shows us 2 points:
1. God is deserving of all Praise.
2. Cause for Worship
a. His steadfast love
b. His Faithfulness
Scripture References: Romans 15:11, John 8:12
Pastor Dan shows us in Luke 12 49~59 that Jesus creates division.
Additional References: John 9 , Matthew 18, Matthew 18
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 12:22~34 sharing with us Jesus perspective to Worry.
Additional Scripture References Psalms 34:8 and 37:3
Pastor Dan walks through Luke 11: 37 - 54 discussing the dangers of Works Based/Rule Based religion.
Aaron Jennings walks us through Luke 11 Verses 29 through 36. Explains to us Jesus's teaching about a wicked generation and how he brings light.
Pastor Dan's walks us through Luke 11:14-23 talking about whether you are with Christ or against Christ.
Pastor Dan walks up through Luke 10:38-41 discussing the "One Thing" that matters.
Scripture References: John 11 / 12, Psalm 61
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 10: 25 ~ 37 using the Parable of the Good Samaritan to show us "We can not do it, but Jesus did it for us!".
Scripture References: Galation 3 Romans 10
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 10:1-20 sharing that the Lord is in charge of the Harvest.
Take Home
Rejoice that your name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life if you know Christ is your Saviour.
Pastor Dan using Luke 9: 37~45 to show us the Majesty of God and how the Majesty of God is with us always.
Take Homes
1. Jesus is always Glorious
- We need to be warned we do not develop wrong faith (rely on ourselves)
Pastor Dan walks us through questions Jesus ask his disciples about who Jesus was?
Take Home:
Are you determined to deny yourself daily and follow Jesus.
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 9 : 10 ~ 17 and states "Jesus is the one that satisfies are needs".
Take homes for the week:
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When you serve the Lord Jesus, He does not forget to provider for you.
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Jesus cares for us today and provides for us.
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We will always need rest and will be hungry but our Spiritual need can be "Satisfied" by Jesus.
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 9:1-9 explaining the Power and Authority that Jesus gave the disciples.
Take home items for the week:
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Gospel presentation brings individuals face to face with Jesus.
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When we proclaim gospel - do it with power and authority of Jesus.
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Need to have Compassion with others.
Pastor Dan uses Luke 8 : 40 ~ 56 to give us an insight in the compassion of Christ.
Take Homes for the week.
1. God will accomplish things in his timing for his glory and not our timing.
2. Those that are humble and come to the feet of Jesus will have their Faith rewarded.
3. Jesus is the same compassion Savior today as he was then.
Pastor walks us through Luke account of Jesus casting demons in Luke 8: 26 - 39.
Four applications to consider:
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Demons are real and you should not be in fear if you know Jesus.
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Jesus, Son of God is more powerful.
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Have you been free from sin in your life.
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Do the people around you know how much Jesus has done for you.
Pastor Dan speaks from Luke 8:22-25 about the storms of life and the Dange of Doubt from going through the storms.
4 points for the week:
1. Good and Loving Jesus will send us into storms for our good and His Glory.
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It is one thing to know that God's power is Great and another thing to experience it.
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Walk by Faith - Greatest danger is the doubt from the circumstance and not the circumstance.
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We can trust the Master of winds and waves.
Pastor Dan states the importance of "Hearing the Word of God" and what you do with the Word you head.
Weekly Scripture: Romans 15 : 4
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 8:1-15 and states Luke records for us about the Good News of The Kingdom of God.
PD then unpacks the parable describing the relationship between soil types and our hearts.
Weekly Application: Now is exactly the right time to spread the seed (The Gospel).
Pastor Andy walks us through Pslam 19 explaining the 2 ways God reveals himself.
1. General Revelation
- Special Revelation
Isaiah 9:1 ~ 7...What's in a name? Pastor Dan Scarberry brings so much out of this great passage.
The woman with the alabaster box full of perfume... If this account doesn't resonate in your spirit...well, maybe you need to check your spiritual pulse
From Luke 7:36 ~ 50
Pastor Dan show us in Luke 7:18-35 how John dealt with doubt. We all doubt , but where do we go for the answers.
Take away for the week:
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Truth will always rise to the top.
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How do you handle doubt?
Pastor Dan continues to walk us through Luke Chapter 7 stating how our Christ has compassion. In verses 11 through 17 we see that Jesus has power over life and death.
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 7:1-10 describing three perspectives:
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Perspective of Jewish Elders
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Perspective of Centurion
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Perspective of Disciples.
Pastor Dan shares with us to increase your faith 2 actions are required:
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See yourself as who you are.
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See the correct view of who Jesus Christ is.
Question - Does your faith produce works?
This week Pastor Dan steps us through Luke 6:43 - 49. Within verses 43 through 49 are 2 lessons:
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Call to Discernment.
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Call to be True Disciple.
Thought for the week: "It is enough to just be obedient."
Question for the week: "Do you call Jesus, Lord Lord?"
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 6:37-42 stating the 5 mindsets of the follower of Jesus Christ. Being a Disciple requires a certain way of thinking. As followers of Christ our thinking is not always in line with Jesus Christ.
Pastor Dan walks us through Luke 6:27-36 to discuss "An Out of This World Love!". He explains to us Jesus's words about what Love is: "Doing something good for someone trying to harm you!".
Pastor Dan walks us through The Beatitudes in Luke 6:17-23. He states the Jesus's teaching of the Beatitudes does not make sense to the human mind.
When our children are young we tell them they can be anything they want! We often tell them to be the best they can be and we would say you should accel at whatever you do. However, Jesus chose 12 Average Guys to upset the entire world. Think about it: None of these guys were "exceptional", none of them were "top of their class" and certainly none of them would ever sit at an earthly kings table. BUT...Jesus knew better.
God uses the common folk to accomplish the incredible and He does it for His glory.
Join us for 12 Average Guys for Luke 6:12~16
Lord of the Sabbath -- One of the many names and titles of Jesus Christ. join us this morning during an outside service as Pastor speaks to the heart of the Pharisee's and to those who would be the self appointed rule keepers.
Luke 6:1~11 is our destination in Scripture this morning.
Missionary Nate Beckman give us details about how God is working in Thailand and his family. Nate also shares with us from Matthew 9:36 - 10:1.
Pastor Dan discusses the meaning of Jesus's answers to the Pharisees question about Fasting.
In verses 12 through 15 Pastor Dan discusses the humble state and faith of the Leper when approaching Jesus and how Jesus responds to the Leper and Jesus's actions.
In verses 17 through 26 Pastor Dan discusses the healing of the paralyzed man and the faith the man and his friends have.
Pastor Dan discusses how Jesus preaches the Word of God and not about the Word. He explains how Jesus shows his Authority through his ministry.
Pastor Andy walks us through Luke 4: 14-30 discussing 3 insights of Jesus's ministry:
continuously led by Holy Spirit
continuously involved in Teaching
continuously rejected by his Own
Deacon Aaron Jennings walks us through Jesus's temptations from Satan. Aaron stresses how when being tempted in our lives, we need to trust in the Word of the Bible and the Holy Spirit.