Living the Word Today: Recent Episodes
Living the Word Today
A Roman officer shows us how we can position our lives to be a blessing in God’s service.
Jesus calls us to examine our value system in light of our decision to follow Him.
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As we seek to fulfill the mission of God in this world we must focus on the wonder of God
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To grow our faith and overcome our fears we must learn to listen to His Word, see His works and expect His blessing.
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As we listen to and trust in God’s voice we can pass on spiritual blessings to those who come after us.
God’s first question to mankind reveals that we must know where we are in relation to God.
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In our moments when life seems beyond repair we learn that God knows, God cares, and God can.
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In the moments we feel inadequate this story from the life of Moses shows us that when we surrender to God we have all we need.
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Heaven does not include a retirement plan. Heaven is not for our pleasure but for God’s purposes. Session 6
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In session 5 we will learn the real “why” of our work
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From Solomon we learn the source and satisfaction for our work. Session 5
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In Session 3 we look at Col. 3:22-4:1 and learn for whom we ultimately work.
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The after effects of the fall into sin have changed the nature of our work. In session two we will learn how to flourish even in an imperfect world.
Genesis 3:17-19
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In the garden of Eden Adam and Eve had the perfect job which reveals what God truly meant our work to be.
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If we are going to follow Jesus we must make sure we walk with Him for the right reason.
Pastor Waggoner shares the background, overview and lessons from the fourth book of the Bible.
In this study we learn practical ways of how we can move from rebellion to reverence- a must for our spiritual health.
Family drama in the life of Moses and kin shows us how to move away from envy and toward the capacity to celebrate the blessing of God in the lives of others.
Discontentment in life comes from the perspective that all things are for our amusement. When we can transition to a perspective of being amazed at God’s plans and work, we are ready to truly live.
The Lord promises that we will see His goodness in the “land of the living.” We must also assume our responsibility to wait and trust in Him.
This teaching shows us God’s path to national blessing and clearly unveils our responsibility in order to see His blessing come.
As we connect to God in faith, the God of all strength offers to exchange our weakness for His power.
The promise of Christ’s “second coming” is given to bring us to offer praise to our God. His second coming will be a secret but will affect the entire planet. He will defeat the enemies of good and rule in a perfect kingdom. Learn more in this biblical study.
The promise of Christ’s “secret coming” is given to bring comfort to all believers. Jesus’ “secret” coming will raise the dead in Christ and remove the living believers before the coming time of judgment. Learn more in this study of God’s Word.
In this message for Father’s Day, Jesus’ encounter with a royal official shows us that Jesus can meet our greatest need.
In this message Jesse Waggoner shares the comfort and care of Christ in the illustration of the door.
The Sabbath has always included a time of regular gathering of believers. We must continue this God-given pattern in our lives.
We can find rest for our bodies with a vacation, we can find rest for our minds with some distraction but to find rest for our souls we need Jesus.
In order to find rest and worship on the seventh day, we must order our other six days to listen to the voice of God.
Jesus reveals His glory and power as well as His place in our lives as He self-describes Himself with the most profound and mysterious name of God.
Pastor Jesse Waggoner shares the purpose of the Sabbath by looking at how the seven day cycle of work and rest is woven into the creation of God.
In this biblical study we learn that Joseph of Arimathea risked everything to declare publicly that he was a Christ-Follower.
In this message for Communion Pastor Jesse Waggoner explores the content of what we are to remember when we come to the Lord’s table.
Jesus’ parents teach us the necessity of understanding and participating in the spiritual mission of our children.
A major failure shows us how to find strength to overcome the pressure we feel to do the wrong thing.
Joseph’s moment of temptation shows us how to prepare for temptation in our own moment of truth.
In part 2 of “Moment of Truth” we learn that we need to find every opportunity to help others.
In part one of “Moment of Truth” Pastor Jesse Waggoner shares David’s moment of truth in showing mercy to Saul. Learn the steps to overcome our desire to settle a score.
In this message Pastor Jesse Waggoner shares the concluding message from a study of the book of Hebrews. We will learn that we each have a vital role to play in keeping the church of God moving forward.
The crown of thorns was an attempt to mock and define Jesus but His mission cannot be stopped.
When our sleepless nights don’t go away – follow this path to find the way to peace and comfort.
Because of Jesus’ presence and power we can live as growing, serving followers of Jesus.
We learn that even in a shaky world we can find spiritual stability if we listen and serve God.
Pastor Jesse Waggoner offers four key attitudes to enable us to further the mission to make Christ known.
The reality of Jesus’ resurrection should reassure us and cause us to share the message of the risen Lord.
In this study you will learn that our heart’s condition is more important than our outward appearance.
We must understand that our living, risen Lord is alive, active, involved and enthroned.
We must understand that our loving Heavenly Father loves us enough to steer us away from sin in our lives.
Pastor Jesse Waggoner shares a message that prepares us to show the Lord’s death through Communion.
We have something even better than the heroes of the Old Testament- we have the knowledge of the completed work of Jesus Christ.
When our lives seem like “not much” we need to understand that in God’s plan it is “not yet.”
The life of Noah shows us that living by faith results in us walking with God and witnessing for God.
A misunderstood comment by Jesus on the cross brings the magnificence of God’s work into clear focus.
Faith means accepting the truth that God reveals based on His faithfulness and truthfulness.
We must learn to measure our living by faith and strive to influence others to do the same.
We learn that through the work of Christ we will not be disappointed when all is said and done.
This wonderful Psalm shows that our spiritual investment can pay dividends for generations to come.
One of the great fathers of the Bible teaches us that we need to tend to our spiritual, marital and parental responsibilities.
Walking in the Spirit unlocks God’s power to change us into the persons we were meant to be.
This message shows us the way to avoid distraction and defection in our Christian lives.
Our motivation to obey, trust and worship Jesus starts by realizing that He is the greatest of all.
The multiple resurrections accompanying Jesus’ death overcame the effort to suppress the reality that Jesus is alive.
To connect to the victory of the cross we must reframe our thoughts in light of His sacrifice.
Do you believe Jesus is alive? If you have the courage to consider this question you may just arrive at the most life-changing truth of all.
In this recharge video Jesse Waggoner discusses the possible answers to this question and powerful proof of the real answer.
Refocus Outward (Acts 8)
The church must maintain an outward focus to share the gospel with the world.
In this message for Communion Pastor Jesse Waggoner shows us that life’s issues can be settled at the cross.
We must overcome three lies we often tell ourselves in order to understand our true identity.
Spending time in God’s word on a weekly as well as daily basis is essential to spiritual growth.
Luke tells us that Jesus was born during the reign of Caesar Augustus and this Roman ruler is the backdrop of the drama of Christmas. While one man claimed to be god, the Bible declares that in Jesus, God became man.
The Angel’s message that a Savior was born takes on added meaning and urgency as we study Isaiah 45.
Habakkuk’s journey to spiritual refreshment and emotional healing can be yours as well.
A prophetic message of God’s awareness and authority is given to develop faith in all of us.
As we process the concept of God’s judgment for sin we must bring our thoughts in alignment with His.
As Habakkuk struggled to understand the ways of God 2600 years ago, we too face the same difficulty. In this study we will learn how to live by faith in any situation.
In the third part of our study from John 4, we learn that we can be used to serve in God’s harvest.
EXTENDED VERSION Are there signs of the end of the age? How can we prepare for the end? Is there any hope for mankind? In this study Jesse Waggoner (livingthewordtoday.com) will take you to the source and the significance of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse. In addition to revealing the future of mankind, the […]
Jesus uses an unlikely servant to show us His simple method to invade Satan’s territory.
One unknown little boy’s simple gift changed everything. We too must allow Jesus to take whatever we have for His purposes.
One of those crucified with Jesus displays amazing faith and receives a wonderful promise from Jesus.
In this difficult to understand portion of God’s Word, we learn that genuine faith unlocks God’s blessings.
In this message we will learn that God can use anybody as we look at an unknown and unnamed person who was used be God for a very important purpose.
This study will show us the responsibility God assumes for us and our responsibility back to Him.
In this study from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 we learn that we must make sure to adjust our attitudes everyday.
In this study we learn that handling problem people God’s way results in blessing for all.
In this Bible study we will learn a different way of living if we are watching for Christ’s return.
In this Bible study from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 you will learn that the promise of Christ’s return can bring strength and comfort to you and others today.
In this study you will learn that we must keep our faith connection to our past, present and future as we seek to honor our Maker.
In this study we learn that loving more is close to the heart of God. You will not only see the result but also hear practical steps to love others, even those who are difficult to love.
Our biblical view of sexuality and our sexual expression can be fulfilling as we follow God’s pattern and plans for us. Learn more in this study from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.
In this introductory portion of Paul’s letter we learn the bed-rock truths of moving forward in life.
We can be used of God to pass on His strength to others. Learn how in this Bible study from 1 Samuel 23:16.
Pastor Waggoner shows us why should choose to live God’s way, and how we can monitor how we’re doing.
We can exchange our weakness for His strength- learn how in this study from Isaiah 40:28-31.
We need to know how to move from the depths of despair to a higher place. This study will show you how.
In this study of Psalm 132 we learn that true spiritual peace is a journey from self-sufficiency to trust.
In part 3 of “Rise Above” Jesse Waggoner shows us that we must view all things as gifts from God. >
In part 2 of “Rise Above” Jesse Waggoner shares the path to finding true delight in God.
In the first session of the series “Rise Above” Jesse Waggoner shows us the power of being aware of God’s presence.
Pastor Waggoner shares another portrait of love. In this study we will find that the vine and the branches show us the need for fellowship with Christ.
We learn through a picture of a small seed that big things can happen if we remain attached to the object of our faith.
In part 3 of “Portraits of Love” we are confronted with our need to remember our Good Shepherd.
Part 2 of “Portraits of Love.” Jesus uses children to illustrate our entrance into and the nature of the kingdom of God.
A study of angels in the book of Revelation reveals that victory is assured. The Praise Team sings “Child of Love.”