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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss Genesis 32-33 and the new names that are given for places and people, including Jacob’s new name “Israel.” Then, they look at the lessons believers can learn from the life of Jacob, a man who wrestled with God.

To watch the sermon, "Difficult Encounters," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at the application of Genesis 30-31 and the important reminder for believers not to live life as if they are on their own. Rod also shares a bit about his sermon prep, and hints at what’s coming in this series on the life of Jacob and the origin of the nation of Israel.

To watch the sermon, "As If," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at a word often untranslated in English texts which brings color and intrigue to the story of Genesis 28-29. Then they discuss the ways God shapes Jacob into a patriarch of His people, and how He uses those same methods to shape modern believers as well.

To watch the May 19th sermon, "The Promise of Presence," click here.

To watch the May 26th sermon, "What Goes Around," click here.

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On this episode, Rod explains why readers shouldn't overlook Genesis 26 in the Jacob narrative. Then, Olivia and Rod discuss Isaac's and Esau's worldly focus, which contributed to the blessing of Jacob.

To watch the May 5th sermon, "Noticeably Blessed," click here.

To watch the May 12th sermon, "Deceptively Blessed," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss a hack to unlocking any technical writing, delve further into Esau's attitude toward his birthright, and briefly touch on contemporary interpretive models.

To watch the sermon, "Carelessly Carefree," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod introduce the new sermon series on the story of Jacob and the connection it has to the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. They also discuss the rising trend of Replacement Theology and where that view falls short.

To watch the sermon, "Becoming Israel," click here.

To watch the July 2020 sermon, "The Pause Button," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod clarify Rod's thoughts on the creed Paul quotes in 1 Corinthians 15:3-7. They also explain how this early church creed is evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus.

To watch the sermon, "Receipts That Defy Religion," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod continue their discussion of Resurrection Sunday as the "receipt" for Good Friday. What explains the phenomenon of dedicated, observant Jews gathering on the first day of the week (Sunday) in equal reverence with Shabbat (Saturday)? Only the undeniable resurrection of Jesus Christ.

To watch the sermon, "Bringing Receipts," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod consider what it means for Resurrection Sunday to be a "receipt" for Jesus' payment of humanity's sin. They also discuss more connections between Jesus's crucifixion in John 19 and Adam's fall in Genesis 3.

To watch the sermon, "Back For Your Future," click here.

To view the photo Rod referenced of the heel from the Jerusalem Museum, click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at John 17, a passage known as the High Priestly Prayer. Rod explains the challenges of preaching this passage and shares what ultimately led him to approach the passage from the point of view of Jesus.

To watch the sermon, "The Commencement Prayer," click here.

The books Rod mentioned in this episode are "The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win" and "Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win," both by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss John 15, in which Jesus prepares His disciples for the hate they will receive for spreading His gospel. Then, Rod explains the purpose for this warning both for the first-century disciples and for believers today.

To watch the sermon, "Surprised by Hate," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at John 15:1-11 as a passage centered on fellowship and encouragement. They also discuss the pitfalls of viewing this passage outside the context of a believer's fellowship with Jesus.

To watch the sermon, "To Be More," click here.

To read the article, "Viticulture and John 15:1-6," which Rod referenced, click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss Jesus's final discourse (John 14-16) and the encouragement it offers to believers today.

To watch the sermon, "Gifts That Guard," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod consider how the marriage customs of first-century Jewish culture perfectly illustrate Jesus's promise in John 14:1-6 of a "home prepared." They also discuss how this theme of Christ and His Bride is carried throughout Scripture.

To watch the sermon, "A Home Prepared," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia sits down with guest speaker, Rich Lee, as they discuss Psalm 111, the works and character of God, and Rich's ministry as a chaplain to the USMC and US Navy. Rich also shares about his current doctoral work on the subject of Moral Injury and where he believes the church fits into that discussion.

To watch the sermon, "Songs of Praise," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss practical ways we as believers can work on obtaining a vibrant marriage.

To watch the sermon, "Home Court Advantage," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at the unique relationship parents have with their children, especially as it relates to discipline, and consider how this relationship is meant to reflect God the Father’s relationship with His children.

To watch the sermon, "Homemade," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the purpose of church and how "packaging" affects our perception. They end with a word of warning to and encouragement for the American church.

To watch the sermon, "Simplifying Church," click here.

To watch the sermon, "Gifts Neglected - Community," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod explain Rod's pronunciation of "Sinai," consider why Luke and Matthew record slightly different versions of the Lord's Prayer, and discuss the benefits of praying the Psalms.

To watch the sermon, "Simplifying Prayer," click here.

To watch the sermon, "Gifts Neglected - Access," click here.

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On this first episode of 2024 and Season Two of Just One More Thing, Olivia and Rod recap the December series on Gifts Neglected and discuss further the gift of Scripture. They cover the acronyms C.A.S.K.E.T and E.M.P.T.Y and how these two words help us simplify Scripture.

To watch the sermon, "Simplifying Scripture - OT," click here.

To watch the sermon, "Simplifying Scripture - NT," click here.

To read further about C.A.S.K.E.T E.M.P.T.Y, visit https://www.casketempty.com.

To watch the documentary, "Fragments of Truth," which explains the confidence we can have in the transmission of Scripture, click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod wrap up the series on assurance (and Season One of Just One More Thing!) with a look at John 15.

To watch the sermon, "Credentialed," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the Book of James and how it is often taken out of context to imply works-based salvation and to undermine assurance.

The app Olivia mentioned is Literal Word.

To watch the sermon, "To Be or To Be Better?," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at Hebrews 10, a passage that should encourage us to have confidence and assurance, but one that is often used for the exact opposite.

To watch the sermon, "Throwing It All Away," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the Abrahamic Covenant and the example it provides for us today, especially as it relates to assurance.

To watch the sermon, "Your Part and His," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the relationship between doctrine and Scripture and the danger of putting one's doctrinal preferences over the Word.

To watch the sermon, "When Doctrine Dominates," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the emotions and personal hurdles which might contribute to a believer doubting his or her salvation.

To watch the sermon, "Feeding Doubt," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the logic of our assurance, which cannot be grounded in anything other than the promise of Jesus.

To watch the sermon, "The Logic of Assurance," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the difference between the Samaritans believing the woman's testimony and knowing Jesus is the Savior, the pitfall of replacing the message of the Gospel with the medium through which it was transmitted, and the encouragement believers can have knowing that God will always move His message forward (and we get to participate in that!).

To watch the sermon, "Moving the Message," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at Jesus' different illustrations in John 4: the spiritual water offered to the Samaritan woman to receive the free gift eternal life, and the spiritual food offered to the disciples to do what God wants.

To watch the sermon, "Soul Food," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the importance of assurance of salvation as we kick off a new series on the topic.

To watch the sermon, "To Thirst No More," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the distinction between the Day of the Lord and the Day of God, and how reading Scripture can be compared to visiting a house.

To watch the sermon, "To Know and Grow," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at 2 Peter 3:1-9 in the context of the whole letter and discuss God's mercy in patiently holding off the coming judgment.

For a verse that reflects God's desire for individuals to receive His free gift of eternal life, see 1 Timothy 2:3-5 ("This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus").

To watch the sermon, "To Avoid Being Excited," click here.

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Welcome to the conclusion of our mini-series on Bible Study Methods, or "Hermeneutics." In this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the last step in proper Bible study: Correlation.

The book Rod mentioned is "Living by the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible," by Howard G Hendricks and William D. Hendricks, Moody Publishers,1991.

For a helpful PDF on Bible Study Methods, click here.

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Welcome to our mini-series on Bible Study Methods, or "Hermeneutics." In this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the third step, Application, and explain the difference between prescriptive and descriptive passages of Scripture.

For a helpful PDF on Bible Study Methods, click here.

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Welcome to our mini-series on Bible Study Methods, or "Hermeneutics." In this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the second step in proper Bible study: Interpretation.

For a helpful PDF on Bible Study Methods, click here.

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Welcome to our mini-series on Bible Study Methods, or "Hermeneutics." In this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the foundation of proper Bible study: Observation.

For a helpful PDF guide to Bible Study Methods, click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod consider the Old Testament callbacks in 2 Peter 2:1, discuss the warning signs to spot a false teacher, and address the "Barely" vs "Actually" translation question. Then, they look at the different views surrounding 2 Peter 2:20 ("For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first").

The textual criticism book Rod mentioned in this episode is Bruce M. Metzger, A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament.

To view Dr. David Jeremiah's "How to Spot a False Prophet," click here.

To watch the sermon, "To Avoid Being Gaslighted," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss what it means for the Bible to be the infallible, inerrant Word of God. They also explain why modern readers can have confidence in English translations of the original manuscript.

To watch the sermon, "To Avoid Being Misguided," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod briefly discuss the debate over the authorship of 2 Peter and its significance. Then, they dive into Peter's warning to first-century believers in 2 Peter 1:3-11 and the importance of adding godly qualities to a believer's life.

The article Rod mentioned on the authorship of 2 Peter is: Michael J. Kruger, "THE AUTHENTICITY OF 2 PETER," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Vol. 42, No. 4, December 1999, 645-671.

To watch the 7/16/23 sermon, "To Avoid Being Blindsided," click here.

To watch the 7/23/23 sermon, "To Avoid Being Shortsighted," click here.

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On this episode, Cameron and Rod discuss Peter's description of Satan as a roaring lion on the prowl and what that means for believers. Then, they discuss the theological concept of Limited Atonement vs. Unlimited Atonement.

To watch the sermon, "On Guard Rather Than On Board," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the unique role and responsibilities of Pastor/Elder, and the duties of the congregation, as described in 1 Peter 5:1-7.

To watch the sermon, "The Shepherd of Your Soul," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the Free Grace perspective of 1 Peter 4:12-19 and the potential believers have to act in fleshly ways.

To watch the sermon, "Being Aware," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss this week's video clips and how these helped to illustrate two of the most difficult passages in 1 Peter 4.

To watch the sermon, "Driving with Discernment," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the important context of 1 Peter 3 which adds clarity to our understanding of verses 18 through 22.

To watch the sermon, "Marquee to Nearness," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod catch up on the past three sermons covering 1 Peter 2:13-3:12.

To watch the sermon, "Undeserved," "The Home Dance," or "Loving Life," click the sermon title.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss why we, as believers, should be the best citizens in our society and what it means to "be the best." They also consider when we should submit to authority and when we should stand up against it.

To watch the sermon, "Be The Best," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss what Peter's encouragement would mean to 1st century Jewish believers and how we can apply that same encouragement to our 21st century lives.

To watch the sermon, "The Beauty of Your Identity," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the original recipients of 1 Peter, the significance of the Temple, and what people are destined to.

To watch the sermon, "Stones," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the Jesus Seminar, the power of the resurrection, and Death's demise.

To watch the sermon, "The Day Death Died," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the background influencing the trial of Jesus and its connection to Passover.

To watch the sermon, "Truth on Trial," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod note how New Testament authors refer back to Old Testament passages, giving their readers a deeper context than the surface level. Then, they discuss 1 Peter 2:1-3, where Peter encourages believers to put away destructive attitudes and actions and instead crave that which nurtures growth in our lives with Jesus.

To watch the sermon, "Got Milk?," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss 1 Peter 1:22-25 and the call to "love one another deeply," a command founded upon the living and enduring word of God.

To watch the sermon, "Confident Enough to Love," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss 1 Peter 1:13-21, what it means to be holy, what compels believers to live a life that's set apart, and the imagery that seems to hint at a largely Jewish audience.

To watch the sermon, "Against the Grain," click here.

To watch the sermon, "Behavior That's Becoming," click here.

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In this episode, Rod and his friend discuss the land of Israel, the faithfulness of God, and the legacy of the Jewish people in the western world.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss 1 Peter 1:13, a "hinge" verse that launches us into the rest of the epistle and into a life set on hope.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod look at 1 Peter 1:10-12 and discuss the privilege we have as believers in a post-resurrection time period.

To watch the sermon, "Seize the Day," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod take a break from 1 Peter to look at the human heart. In our current culture, how can we guard ourselves against anger and keep our hearts healthy?

To watch the sermon, "Guard Your Heart," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod continue their discussion on 1 Peter 1 and consider what it means to live for the eternal, rather than the temporary.

To watch the sermon, "Anticipating the Great Reveal," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the meaning behind "inheritance" and being joint heirs with Christ.

To watch the sermon, "An Inheritance to be Gained," click here.

If you are interested in reading more on this topic, Rod recommends "A Life God Rewards" by Bruce Wilkinson.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the living hope available to all believers because we have a living Savior.

To watch the sermon, "Invited to a Living Hope," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss Peter, sermon prep, and what keeps Rod up at night!

To watch the sermon, "The Apostle of Second Chances," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod introduce 1 Peter and discuss what it means to be a sojourner in a temporary home.

To watch the sermon, "Scattered for a Season," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the two holiday sermons that wrapped up 2022 and kicked off 2023.

To watch the Christmas sermon, "A Gift Misunderstood," click here.

To watch the New Year's Day sermon, "Living on Luck," click here.

To listen to the podcast Let's Read the Gospels mentioned in today's episode, click here.

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On this episode, Rod and his friend discuss Hanukkah.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss where the Magi set their hope.

To watch the sermon, "Seeking the Significant," click here.

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On this episode, Rod gives the backstory of Christmas.

To watch the sermon, "A Season with a Reason," click here.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod answer a question about "pity" from Luke 17, then they discuss Zippori (also spelled Sepphoris, Tzippori, Tsippori) and its relationship to the Christmas story.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the healing of the ten lepers in Luke 17 and what it means to have a grateful heart. Rod explains that Jesus desires that His followers be sensitive to the workings of God in their lives because He knows gratitude is a rare trait.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss the end of Romans 16 as it relates to the warning in Proverbs 11:2, what "pride" means in Proverbs 11:2, and how a Free Grace perspective understands Paul's warning to the Roman believers.

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On this episode, Olivia and Rod discuss "Getting Personal" (11/06/22). They look at the insights Rod gleaned from Romans 16 and 1 Thessalonians 2:8, as well as his time in Massachusetts on sabbatical at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

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On this episode of Just One More Thing, Olivia and Rod discuss the purpose behind the podcast.

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