The Standing In The Gap Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brandon Harrell
Today we are studying the fifth Beatitude: "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Today we look at Matthew 5:5: "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
Today we begin our study of the section of Matthew's Gospel known as The Sermon on the Mount.
Closing out chapter 4 of Matthew's Gospel with a look at the discharge of His miracles. Today we examine the reason for, realm of, and result of Jesus' miracles.
It's been a busy first quarter in 2024 and I am excited to tell you about what God is doing through the ministries of Global Baptist Mission and the Russian Bible Society.
I’m back after a break for the holidays. Let’s look, one more time, (possibly), at the Temptation of Jesus and His use of Scripture therein.
The second of two messages on the genealogy of Christ found in Matthew chapter 1. In this message we examine the abundant grace of God in the lives of many of the people listed in Jesus’ genealogy.
The first of two messages preached on the genealogy of Jesus Christ out of Matthew chapter 1.
A further look at Jesus' use of the "sword of the Spirit" in this matter of temptation.
The proper use of Scripture in our lives is essential. Jesus shows us how to do it correctly.
The word of God is essential in times of temptation. Jesus teaches us how to use it properly.
We are examining the arsenal by which temptation is overcome. Jesus was filled with the Spirit, and so ought you and I to be.
Today we continue to look at the ministry of the Spirit in relation to the Person of Christ.
This is a message I preached recently at my home church in the liberty that is found in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Today we'll begin to examine how Jesus was tempted in the area of "the lust of the eyes."
Today we will begin to examine how that Jesus is tempted in the area of "the pride of life."
Further study of the Gospel according to Matthew and the temptation of Christ. Here we begin to see the correlation of Jesus' temptation with the statement of John in 1 John 2:15-17.
Could Jesus sin? That question naturally arises as we study the verses beforeus today. Tune in and study with me!
Moving now into the fourth chapter of Matthew's Gospel, we'll begin to explore Christ's temptation in the wilderness.
I plan to pick up our study in Matthew chapter 4 sometime around the beginning of May. Until then, I'll post a few sermons that I hope will be a blessing to you. Please keep me in your prayers.
We have considered the condescension and the cause for Jesus' baptism. Today we will begin to examine the confirmation of Christ at His baptism.
Today on the podcast we'll look at Matthew 3:11 and 12. What is the baptism "with the Holy Ghost, and with fire"? Get your Bible out and let's consider it together!
Today we continue our study of Matthew's Gospel with a further look at the ministry of John the Baptist.
Today, I'll give an update on our ministry as well as a recap of the trip to Egypt. I hope to get back into Matthew's Gospel next week. Thank you for listening!
Thank you for listening. May the Lord bless you in this new year. I look forward to getting back into Matthew's Gospel, but in the meantime, may this recorded sermon be a blessing to you.
I hope this message will be an encouragement to you as we enter this season in which we reflect upon the glorious incarnation of the Lord Jesus. Merry Christmas from Standing in the Gap.
Today we examine the response of John to the Pharisees and Saducees who came to be baptized of him.
What caused people to come here John the Baptist preach? We'll examine that today on Standing in the Gap.
We have seen the character and content of John's Announcement. This time, we'll look at it's cause. Why was John telling men to repent?
Today we examine the content John the Baptist's preaching. John preached repentance and so should you.
Moving into chapter 3 of Matthew's Gospel, we begin to consider the ministry of John the Baptist.
Matthew 2:13-23 tells of Jesus preservation in and subsequent call out of Egypt. Let's examine this passage together.
In this episode we examine the words h ipmof the wise men. What a great example we have in these men as to what true worship ought to look like!
Today we examine verses 8 and 9 of Matthew chapter 2. The wise men are Instructed by Herod to go to Bethlehem, find the young child, and return again with His location. There is much to learn in these two verses.
The arrival of the wise men sparked quite an upheaval in the hearts of Herod and all of Jerusalem. Today we examine the two ensuing interrogations of their arrival.
Today we further examine the intentional worship of the wise men. Our worship must be on purpose and informed. We do not worship God blindly. He has revealed Himself to us.
Today we begin to examine Matthew chapter 2 and the visit of the wise men. We'll address a few misconceptions and glean some practical applications along the way. Hope it's a blessing.
In this edition of SITG we finish Matthew chapter 1 with some practical applications from Joseph's response to his dream.
The Interpretation of Joseph's Dream. Matthew tells us in verses 22 and 23 that the events surrounding Jesus' conception and birth fulfilled a prophecy of Isaiah.
What did Jesus come to do? Matthew 1:21 tells us He came to "save his people from their sins". Today we take a little closer look at statement.
We are further examining the significance of Jesus' name and it's meaning. Who are "his people" whom "He shall save"?
Today we'll focus on verse 21 of Matthew chapter 1 and the instruction Joseph received concerning Jesus' name.
Today we examine Joseph's dream wherein He gets confirmation of Mary's explanation of her pregnancy.
In this episode we cover the latter half of Matthew 1:18. Mary was "found with child." This was apparently a shocking discovery.
The fact of the resurrection of Jesus is undeniable and every attempt to deny it ends in utter failure. The most widely accepted explanation of the events at Jesus’ tomb, that His body was stolen’ is recorded in Scripture. Let’s examine this “Story Full Of Holes.”
In this episode we begin to study the birth of Jesus Christ as described in Matthew 1. We will also take a look at Luke chapter 1 today as we examine the Annunciation.
Today we discover the Glory in this Genealogy. There is reference to the divinity of Jesus Christ in this list of names!
Not only is there grace in this genealogy, but there is also gloom. Not every individual listed in Christ's own lineage entered into His Kingdom.
Grace abounds in Christ and we just keep seeing it in this genealogy. Today we find "Grace for the Slave." In this we examine another aspect of the life of Jechonias.
Still, more grace is available in the Redeemer who is the focus of this genealogy. Today we discover "Grace for the Soldier."
We will discover even more grace in this genealogy. Last week, we found grace for the scattered. Today, there's grace fo the sinner.
Today, we'll begin to discover the grace in this genealogy of Jesus. There is grace, first of all, for the scattered. This we'll see in verse 2.
In this episode we continue to examine an obstruction among the gaps in this genealogy. It concerns Jechonias who is mentioned in verse 11 of Matthew 1, and a curse placed upon him by the LORD.
In our examination of the "gaps" within this genealogy, we saw some omissions. Today, we begin to look at an obstruction. In Matthew 1:11 we read, "Josias begat Jechonias". Who is Jechonias and what do we need to I know about him?
Today, we examine the Gaps in the Genealogy of Jesus. Several names are omitted. Who and why?
Today we discuss the second goal of the genealogy in Matthew's Gospel, to show the lineal descent of Jesus from Abraham.
Today we continue into Matthew's Gospel and the genealogy of Jesus by beginning to consider the goal of this genealogy.there are two primary reasons for this list of names. A) To establish Christ's Legal Descent, and B) To establish Christ's Lineal Descent. Both of these are necessary to prove that Jesus is in fact the Messiah.
Today, we begin to examine the text of Matthew's Gospel with a look into the opening phrase of it's first verse.
Today we begin a new study on Standing in the Gap. We are starting a verse-by-verse journey through Matthew's Gospel.
Today, after missing two weeks, we finally get around to the conclusion of our study of Jude's epistle. We'll examine the word "power" as used in verse 25.
In this episode we further explore the attributes of our Lord. Jude uses three words that point to the Sovereignty of God, majesty, dominion, and power. Today we begin to examine the third of these.
In today's episode we consider God's dominion, His right to rule over all that He has created.
In this episode we consider the Majesty that is to be ascribed Christ as a means of exalting Him, whereby we cultivate faithfulness.
Today we look further at exalting Christ as an action that cultivates faithfulness. Today, Jude exhorts us concerning the glory of Christ.
In this episode we consider verse 25 of Jude's epistle and the wisdom of the only true God.
In this episode we examine Jude verses 22 and 23. Here we are exhorted to evangelize the straying and learn that there is hope for those who have apostatized.
In this episode we examine Jude v.21. What does it mean to "Keep yourselves in the love of God", how does one do it?
What does it mean to "Pray in the Holy Ghost"? We delve further into this subject and discover more light in Romans 8:26, 27.
More study concerning what it means to "Pray in the Holy Ghost." We saw last time His Person and His Permission. Today we examine His Presence in Prayer.
In this episode we discuss further the exhortation to "Praying in the Holy Ghost". In doing so, we will consider Who the Holy Ghost is.
In further consideration of "The Lord's Model Prayer" in Matthew 6, we consider the reverence with which we are to pray, the redemption for which we are to pray, and the resignation in which we are to pray.
Continuing our study of Prayer, we further consider "The Lord's Prayer" in Matthew 6. The Relationship of Prayer "Our Father which art in heaven."
In which we move further into the subject of prayer with a bit of a digression into an introduction and brief outline of "The Model Prayer" from Matthew 6:9-13.
In this episode we delve further into the subject of prayer. When, where, and how should I pray?
Today we begin to consider the phrase "Praying in the Holy Ghost" which is found in v.20. Prayer is an action that certainly cultivates faithfulness in the Believer.
In today's episode, we continue to examine the role of the local church in the "building up" of ourselves on our "most holy faith."
In this episode we look further into the role of the church in the edification of the saints.
Continuing our study of Jude, we examine further what is meant by "Building up yourselves on your most holy faith."
Brother Scott Silvers is a missionary to the Native Americans, sent out of our church. He is now a member of Indian Mission Baptist Church in Smithville, OK. Be is a faithful brother. This is a brief overview of his ministry for Christ.
In this episode we begin to examine verses 20-25 of Jude's epistle. Here we find practical ways to remain faithful while apostasy runs rampant around us.
In this episode we examine verse 19 of Jude's epistle, "These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit."
In this episode, we follow the exhortation of Jude and remember the writings of Peter. Last week we looked briefly at 1st Peter chapter 1. This time we’ll consider 1st Peter chapter 2.
On this episode we begin to delve into, what I believe, is part of this inspiration of Jude's epistle, Peter's Second Epistle.
We are following the exhortation of Jude to “remember the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We look further at the writings of the apostle Paul, and hear from the the first epistle of John the apostle.
Episode 1 is up and running. In this episode, I introduce myself and the podcast, then we jump into an ongoing study of Jude’s epistle.