Minutes with Mike: Recent Episodes
Michael Royal
Join Pastor Mike as he shares God's Word. While the messages may be intended for the local church, the truths revealed are for all.
We honor our mothers on this Mother's Day with encouragement from Paul's letter to Titus. In his letter, Paul lays out important characteristics for mothers. It was such an important letter given the ungodly environment that the godly women in Titus' church were living in. These encouraging words are so practical and applicable to our time today.
Eyewitness testimony is crucial when it comes to examining the evidence for Jesus' resurrection and determining whether it really happened. What do the biblical sources say? What about non-biblical sources? What are the implications for our lives if the evidence is true?
Would the disciples and followers of Christ endure great suffering and even die for a lie? Skeptics would say “YES”, but what does the evidence say?
Continuing our series on The Case for Easter, we look at the cruelty and excruciating aspects of the execution of Jesus Christ.
Four part sermon series based on the book THE CASE FOR EASTER. We start by looking at the case for the resurrection - Jesus' death and deity.
In Ephesians chapter 1, Paul shows us three of the most important realities of the Christian faith. What are they? Why are they important for us today?
We're taking the first chapter of Paul's letter to Ephesus and going word by word - phrase by phrase - to unpack and see the magnitude of God's plan for us
Did you know that you have been chosen by God? You may ask, “Chosen for what?” Let’s dive into Ephesians as Paul opens up his letter to the church in Ephesus speaking about those chosen and the challenge being chosen brings.
Paul closes his letter to the Philippian church by reminding them of the secret of contentment, that their generosity is more than physical, and that prayer is powerful and essential. All of these are just as relevant to us today as it was to the Philippian church then.
When we worry, we are pulled in different directions. Our hopes pull us in one direction while our fears pull us in the opposite direction. We are basically pulled apart. Paul shows us that we can conquer worry and experience the secure mind in Christ by meeting three conditions God laid out for us.
Following Paul's words we can find how a believer can be victorious in life through contentment.
As Paul nears the end of his life, he continues to encourage the “joy and crown” of his life—the Philippian believers. In his encouragement he gives them three great commands IN THE LORD. These commands are worthy of our hearing, understanding, and implementation.
There are many who either champion or live a life that reflect the phrase, “DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO.” Many will rightfully point out such hypocrisy while looking for consistency in how people live their lives in both words and deeds. Speaking to believers, Paul reminds us how one can live consistently in and for Christ.
The Apostle Paul modeled genuine servitude to Christ, but he knew there was room for improvement. In his letter, he provides a challenge to the Philippian church by showing them three characteristics of a committed servant.
As we review the year that was and preview the year to come, we—the body of believers known as Charrette Church—must know our purpose. Not only know it, but we must fulfill it. It must remain in the forefront of our minds and the focus of everything we do—even when the path is difficult.
In his last days as leader, Joshua provides words of advice to the nation as they enter a new time of leadership. These words are relevant to us as we head into a New Year.
The shepherd’s experienced the most amazing encounter with Jesus. They witnessed the angels coming down from heaven singing and proclaiming His birth. They traveled to Bethlehem and witnessed the Messiah in person. What will they do next? What will the next day bring? See what the shepherds did and see how their actions should be duplicated in our lives today.
For the last four weeks, our church has been looking at the cast of characters in this amazing arrival and rescue mission. As we remember each of their responses to Jesus’s arrival, let’s consider our response to the fact that Jesus has arrived right here in this place as well. Jesus is here right now, wanting to be a greater part of your life or to become part of your life for the first time. In fact, if you’ve never responded to Jesus’s invitation and arrival by giving your life to Him, I will give you an opportunity to do so in just a little while. Perhaps you can already sense He is knocking at the door of your heart.
The Magi worshiped the King. It was not because they were supposed to or because He required it, but because their hearts demanded it of them. They encountered the Word who became flesh, God with us, and they were never the same again. How will you respond to the birth of the newborn King?
Christmas brings a desperation to many as the search for the perfect gift that will bring joy to the hearts of their recipients is embarked upon. The saddest news is that the perfect Christmas present has already been wrapped and delivered to us and bringing joy to the world. Yet many will still search for joy. But joy is here. Christ has come!
Have you ever experienced stress during the Christmas season? I'm sure we all have at some point and time. What we would give to experience peace! The angles proclaimed "Peace to you!" at the announcement of Christ's birth. Join me this episode as we explore how we can experience peace this Christmas.
Have you every used the term NO PAIN, NO GAIN? Have you every used that phrase in your personal relationship with Christ? A snapshot at Paul’s life reveals that he lived NO PAIN, NO GAIN to the end. Join me as we look at the desires that filled his life that brought him through the PAIN in order to GAIN Christ.
We have encounters with people all the time, but only special encounters have the ability to change our lives in differing ways. Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus was an encounter like no other that radically changed his life. What takeaways from Saul’s encounter should we take notice of?
Christianity can be a lot like politics - looking through all the information to find the real truth. Sometimes there are those who look good and are smooth talkers with convincing words, but are they telling the truth. Paul writes to the Philippians to help them deal with this difficulty of discernment and those same words are just as applicable to us today.
I wanted to take this opportunity to share a little about me and the journey that has taken place to bring me and my family to be at Charrette Church.
A brief welcome to those tuning in (for the first time). This is all new, but hopefully beneficial to me and you, as well. Thanks for tuning in to Minutes with Mike.
Does it cost you anything to serve in your church - for the sake of the cross? Should it?
Sometimes serving in the church can have its ups and downs, but believers need understand the importance and rewards of serving WITH each other. Paul provides us a perfect example of what this looks like.
Salvation is a process that does not stop at the point of regeneration (accepting Christ as Lord & Savior). That process continues through sanctification - the point where believers "work it out." Paul helps clarify the process of working out our salvation.
How does one live as a Christian? Where do you look? What do you do? Paul says, "imitate me as I imitate Christ." Jesus Christ is who we look to view the picture perfect model for living the life of Christ for Christ.
Unity is a crucial component to the success of the church and Paul helps bring light to what is necessary in order to obtain and maintain unity in the church
“For me, living is Christ and dying is gain.” Paul says this because Christ was absolutely and irrevocably first in his life. There was no doubt where he stood. He stood with Jesus. His priority was Jesus. Paul shows us that we can live passionately for Jesus.
Paul is in prison and the believers at Philippi are concerned for his welfare and that the cause of Christ would be hindered. Paul did not see the situation as they did. And perhaps we can learn a lesson from Paul’s view of the greater purpose he found in the midst of his difficulty.
Doctors have developmental milestones for children to help guide in their healthy development. For a Christian, where does one look to find such guides for their own growth? Paul provides us with FOUR marks to help Christian track and gauge their growth toward a mature Christian life.