Obedient Sheep: Recent Episodes
Pastor Daniel Tichota
Jesus said in John 10:27 that His sheep would know His voice and follow. Pastor Daniel shares how we can hear His voice as he urges us in obeying God's direction. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pastor-daniel6/support
When Paul and Silas were in prison the Bible records that they prayed and praised, and as a result found their release via an earthquake. Are you stuck in what feels like a prison in your life? Maybe it is time to pray and praise, and expect God to fling open the gates and break the chains holding you bound.
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Building on the 2nd chapter of Haggai we read of God's disappointment with the temple, His challenge to obey, and His promise to Zerubbabel. However, Pastor Daniel looks intently at the if/then statement built in God's words through the prophet. If blessing is to come on God's people, they must first walk away from sin and move forward in obedience.
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Join Pastor Daniel as he engages in a two-part study in the Book of Haggai. In this first part, Daniel looks at Haggai chapter 1. It is here that God explains to the people that they have not put Him first. This rebuke is as much for today as it was then. Answer the challenge to look at and reset priorities and put God first.
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This message was preached live in July 2014, yet still carries with it the power and anointing of God to break the bondages you may find yourself in. In this message, Pastor Daniel looks at Romans 6:15-23, and then gives a quick look at the lives of the Kings of Israel and Judah. It is time to be real with yourself and decide if you will continue to serve other gods, or be obedient to the one true God and smash the idols you are connected to.
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In this podcast, Pastor Dan shares from Matthew 6:33, concerning seeking first the Kingdom on God and His righteousness. But in order to do so, one must be willing to stop training the dragon and kill it instead. Listen in as Pastor shares what it means to truly seek God first.
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What do Hagar and Sarah have to do with the Book of Galatians? As Pastor Daniel dives into the verses of Galatians 4, he brings out the relationship that God intended to have with His people and how His people are represented through these two women. Join today as we look at adoption, the women, and God's main intention for you concerning salvation.
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In Galatians 3, Paul looks at the debate between the faith of Abraham and the Law of Moses. Come jump into the chapter with Pastor Daniel and see the truths of what Paul is preaching to the Galatians.
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In this session, Pastor Daniel looks at Paul's word found in Galatians 2, specifically looking at the idea of circumcision. While Jews were advised to have a physical circumcision, Paul speaks of a circumcision of the heart. Join Pastor Daniel as he helps bring an understanding to how even today we need a circumcision of the heart and a true understanding of salvation.
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Starting a new series centered around the Book of Galatians, Pastor Daniel digs verse by verse into Paul's letter to determine the context of Paul's letter.. In this first session, Daniel looks at chapter 1 to and the question of why Paul was so frustrated when he wrote the Galatians. Join us as we dive into this book and see the freedom presented in Paul's words.
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How desperately do you want revival? What are you willing to usher revival in? It may just be time to put down the plate and sit down to feast on God's Word. In this session, Pastor Daniel speaks directly to the relationship between fasting and the beginning of a revival wave.
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What 'thing' is preventing you from fully serving God? What idol is taking you from a full allegiance to God's ways? In today's session, Pastor Daniel challenges the listener in surrendering the idols that stand in the way a not only revival, but a fully surrendered heart towards the ways of God.
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What is number one on your list of priorities? Be honest. The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:33 to seek first the Kingdom of God. In this session, Pastor Daniel explores how our priorities can bring us closer or farther from this next wave of revival.
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Are you wanting to see revival in your self, family, city, community? Going onward in this current series of waving the White Flag, Pastor Daniel speaks to how forgiveness plays a major factor. Pastor shares from his own life how his unforgiveness and keeping record of wrongs prevented his self from blessing God wanted to pour out.
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Looking in the Book of Jeremiah we find the word given to return. Surrendering fully to God involves a returning to God's ways. Listen as Pastor Daniel shares from his own life how he too had to make the choice to surrender and return to God in repentance.
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Are you tired of living against God's will? Are you tired of sin constantly keeping you down? Are you tired of fighting on your own? Then perhaps it is time to wave the white flag of surrender. In this new series, Pastor Daniel looks at surrender, repentance, fasting, and moving deeper into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Looking at the final two chapters of the Book of Jonah, Pastor Daniel asks which party rally was the true mission field. Was it the people of Nineveh, or the heart of Jonah. Pastor shares how the people changed when they heard the news that in forty days the city would be destroyed, but how Jonah's heart reflected his selfishness when God chose to relent.
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Join with Pastor Daniel again as he continues his study on the Book of Jonah. Reading chapters 1 and 2, Daniel begins to look at some of the main lessons in relation to obedience and letting go of what we cling to, as seen in Jonah's example of life and prayer.
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Was Jonah real, or just another story that Jesus referred to in Matthew 12? Was Nineveh truly a terrible city, or was God just having a bad day? In this session, Pastor Daniel begins to look at the Book of Jonah by first giving an overview of what can be seen in these four chapters. Journey with him over these next few sessions and see just how the Book of Jonah relates to each of us today.
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In this last session, Pastor Daniel looks at the life of Samson. This strong man lost his strength, only to be used once more at the end of his life. His being used came as a result of both repentance and asking to be used. Despite what you might think, you are not disqualified. God is able and wanting to use you.
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Have you wondered if God can use you, especially with your questionable past? In today's lesson, Pastor Daniel reminds us of the lifestyle of Tamar and Rahab, both ladies of the night, and how God redeemed them, used them, and had them listed in the line of Christ. Proof once more that God can use you for His purposes.
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You've heard the phrase, "Age is just a number." When it comes to who God chooses to use, this could not be more true. Looking in the Bible, Pastor Daniel will show how God uses the young and old alike. You are never too young or too old for God to use you.
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Have you doubted God? Have you rejected God? In the Bible we see examples of disciples, Jesus' close circle of friends, who did just that. And yet, as we continue to look through the Bible and in history, we see that God did in fact use these men. In this session, Pastor Daniel again explains that no person is beyond god's ability to use for His purposes.
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What's the worst thing you have done? Have you ever thought that God couldn't use you as a result of it? In today's session, Pastor Daniel looks at people in the Bible who were murderers, yet God still used them to further His Kingdom. We are not in bad company after all.
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Have you ever wondered - can God really use me? I know I have. In today's lesson Pastor Daniel looks at those who may have asked this question based on a low self-esteem. By looking at the examples of Moses, Gideon, and David, as well as sharing from his own life, Daniel looks to bring the answer of 'Yes' to the question of God's ability to use us all.
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It can be easy to lead others outside the home, be it at work, in the community, or at church, but how are you at being a leader within the home? In this session, Pastor Daniel shares how his mis-alignment with God added to the strain in his working to lead the family, and how desperate one must be to come to God's workstation for a much needed adjustment.
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What are the qualifications of leadership in the Church? According to 1 Timothy 3, Paul gives us a breakdown of what a minister should look like. How can you be assured that you are aligned for ministry? And is ministry only within the church. Pastor Daniel expresses what an aligned Church leader looks like.
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Are you looking to be a leader in the workplace? In looking at the example of Joseph, we can see that while Joseph was taken from the prison to second in command, it all began with alignment first to God.
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Are you looking to be a leader in your community? Are you looking to make a difference in you area of the world. While this is a noble task it can only be done when we are aligned with God. Moving in His ways and in His will allows for the changes He desires. However, it all starts with our being in alignment with God.
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Do you want to be a leader in this new year? Being a leader begins with alignment - our being in alignment with God. Before we can lead in the community, church, workplace or home, we must first be sure we are aligned with our Heavenly Father.
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Continuing on in his study of Matthew 16:24-26, Pastor Daniel looks at the benefits of dying to self in order that true life may be experienced. Listen now as Pastor shares from his own life a need he had for air, and how he even still is gasping for breath.
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Jesus told His disciples that to truly be a disciple they would need to: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. In today's teaching, Pastor Daniel explores the truth of these instructions so that we too can be a disciple of Jesus.
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For unto us a child is born! While many would have expected a King, God gifted the world a baby boy who would grow up to be a man, King, teacher, and so much more. The Christmas story revolves around this baby, and today we take a look at just who the shepherds worshiped and the Magi sought after.
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Continuing on in his telling of the Christmas story, Pastor Daniel looks at the life of Joseph. Joseph had royal blood, but more importantly he knew when God was speaking to him through a dream. As we dive into Joseph's life we find that he moved in efforts of protection for Jesus all led by dreams he was having.
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Beginning a new series, Pastor Daniel looks at the key characters of Christmas, starting with Mary. She was called highly favored and blessed, but what does that mean? And what might have been going on in her mind hearing the news of her being the virgin mother?
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As Pastor Daniel wraps up his series on Hanukkah, he points out the exactness of Daniel's prophecy of 2300 evenings and how God keeps His word with exactness. Join us today for this final session on the miracle of Hanukkah.
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Hanukkah is known as both the Festival and Lights as well as the Feast of Dedication. Today we look at the title: Feast of Dedication and see how the dedication of the temple and of the people following the events of the Maccabean revolt still relate to God's people today.
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It is the season of Hanukkah, but what does that entail? Join Pastor Daniel as he shares the story of Hanukkah and how the Maccabees stood against their foes after having enough pushed on them.
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Have you ever been called out for speaking against something, only to be involved in it yourself? In today's episode, Pastor Daniel shares pieces of his testimony and how he played the part of the hypocrite for many years.
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As Paul was on his way to Rome, as promised he would by the LORD, he landed on Malta and got bit by a snake. Casually he shook it off. In our life, the enemy will send snakes to bite us and prevent us from the promises God has given us. In those times, we like Paul, must shake the snake.
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In closing his series on Growing Strong, Pastor Daniel looks at the roots of a tree and their relation to the life of a believer. Without a strong root base the tree is lacking not only the food it needs, but the stability it depends on as well. Come and listen, and evaluate your own root system in today's teaching.
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Do you want the muscles without the gym? Do you want the spirit man without the discipline? In this episode Pastor Daniel shares that if we want the benefits of the spirit man, we have to put in the workout. Maybe after hearing this teaching you will be heading to the gym.
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Continuing on in his series Growing Strong, Pastor Daniel looks at the relationship between what we eat physically and what we eat spiritually. Just as the prophet Daniel ate his veggies and showed to be wiser than those also in the King's court, so what we eat will aid us in our spiritual walk and in the ultimate goal of growing strong.
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Continuing on with his look into Psalm 1, Pastor Daniel compares the wicked man with the details of the blessed man. How do the two men differ, and what lessons can we learn and apply to our own lives?
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In his new series, Pastor Daniel looks at the concept of growing strong in our faith. Using Psalm 1 as the key text, Pastor focuses in on the details related to the blessed man and how we can walk in that same path.
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Wrapping up this series, Pastor Daniel reflects back on the three hearts looked at the past few days, and ends with a challenge of surrender. Come join us as that final look at your heart is offered. Contemplate where you are, and where you want to be.
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King Solomon started well with a full heart for God, but as time continued his heart was taken away from a full dedication for God. His life is sadly an example of a half-heart for god, and an example that we need to learn from so we do not make the same mistakes. Join Pastor Daniel as he continues his series and looks at the heart of Solomon.
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Contrary to the heart of Saul, which was no heart at all, David is said to have been a man after God's own heart. As we look at David today, Pastor Daniel explains what a whole heart for God looks like.
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Part one of this new series has us looking into the first of three Kings, each with a different heart toward God. Join Pastor Daniel as he looks at the King with no heart, that belonging to King Saul.
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As Pastor Daniel concludes his series on Craving, he leaves us with a challenge to see God's word not as one would a soup or salad, or even a dessert, but as the main course it is intended to be. Come sit once more at the dinning table and enjoy the meal of God's Word as we study Psalm 119.
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When we look at God's Word, how do we look? Is it with a casual glance, or are we staring deep into His Word with hungry eyes. Join Pastor Daniel as he continues his study on craving God's Word.
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In this edition, Pastor Daniel looks at both the milk and the meat that believers are to consume as they grow in Christ. While all start out in the milk stage, as is the case with a physical baby as well, the problem is that many are still in this stage instead of feasting on the meat that is theirs as they mature.
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Is your hunger for God on the hot or cold side, or do you find that you are lukewarm? In this episode, Pastor Daniel brings light to Revelation 3:15-16, and how this passage truly relates to the craving one should have of God.
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With a lack of eating and drinking physically, our bodies can easily become malnourished. However, if we are starving ourselves spiritually, we can drive ourselves into a state of being spiritually malnourished. In this episode, Pastor Daniel explains how to combat spiritual malnutrition by simply taking the doctor's orders to heart.
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Have you ever been so hungry and so thirsty? What did you do? My guess is you had a meal. But have you ever been so hungry and thirsty for God? If so, what did you do then? Did you eat and drink of Him? In this new series, Pastor Daniel dives into the cravings we should have for God's Word.
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James 4:7-10 tells us to submit ourselves to God and resist the devil. In order to live a life where we are consecrated and then living in this freedom from our sin, we first must submit. We must also experience the godly sorrow of our sin so that when the devil returns, we resist him knowing the pain our sin has caused God. In this session, Pastor Daniel expounds on the submitted life and godly sorrow verses worldly sorrow.
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Take a deep look into the Book of Judges and you will see a constant cycle of sin, servitude, supplication, saving, and silence. In this episode, Pastor Daniel shows how many still live in this cycle and encourages that in living consecrated, the cycle needs to be broken.
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In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God gives an if/then statement for His people in regards to the turning from sin. Today, Pastor Daniel dives into the familiar passage and explains how this turning relates to consecration.
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Continuing on in his study of Romans 6, Pastor Daniel notes how we are called to be servants of God as opposed to servants of sin. He then takes us back to the time of King Hezekiah and the house cleaning he did to consecrate his reign for the true God.
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Looking at Romans 6:1-14, Pastor Daniel looks into the role sin plays to master us while challenging the listener to be on the defense and master sin in order to live a consecrated life.
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To be consecrated means to be set apart, and that includes in our actions and words too. In today's podcast, Pastor Daniel looks at John 4, and challenges with where we are drawing our drink from.
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In this new series, Pastor Daniel begins by looking at Joshua 3:5 and the command by Joshua to consecrate yourselves. What is consecration and how does one move toward this command so that we can find the blessings that follow? Join Pastor Daniel for another great teaching in God's Word.
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In Exodus 20 are found the 10 Commandments, with the first being to not serve other gods. Looking at the lives of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Pastor Daniel details how their choice to obey God in not bowing to an idol promoted them. The disciples faced the same decision in Acts 5, and bluntly stated that is was better to obey God rather than men.
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Has God ever asked you to do something that you thought was crazy? God is looking for obedience from His sheep, even when the request may seem bizarre. In this episode, Pastor Daniel looks at a few strange requests in the Bible, and urges again the importance of obedience.
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Amos 3:3 asks, "Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" Who is it that you have agreed to walk with? Are you walking with God and in His ways, or opposite of God? Pastor Daniel encourages listeners in this episode by challenges who they are in agreement with.
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What prevents you from hearing God's voice? While for some it may be simply not being quiet long enough to listen, for others it may be doubt, apathy, or sin. Pastor Daniel shares some key Scriptures to the prevention of hearing God and how you can make the choice to change your listening habits.
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In this episode, Pastor Daniel encourages us through Ephesians 5. Are we imitating Christ as Paul encourages us to do, or are we engaged in a deeper friendship with the world?
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As believers we are quick to remind God of His promises for us, being sure that He stays true to His Word, but are we as quick to obey Him regarding the promises He desires to give us? Pastor Daniel in this episode looks at the sin of King Saul and how his disobedience cost him his authority.
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Are you one that runs in the path of obedience, or one that runs from it? In today's episode, Pastor Daniel looks as a passage from Psalm 119 and the speed that is needed when God gives us a task.
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As we work to fulfill the John 10:27 passage, we must be those who listen. Pastor Daniel dives into the ways in which God has spoken and continues to speak to His people today so that we can know His voice.
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Right before King David passed, he called Solomon close and gave him a charge based on observing the requirements. In this episode, Pastor Daniel invites us into this conversation and gives us the charge once more of obedience.
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Looking a little deeper at John 10:22-30, Pastor Daniel shares the importance of both listening and obeying God's voice and the blessings that come as a result of obedience as seen in Deuteronomy 28.
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Abraham was called to leave his country and follow God in going to a land he did not know. This took great faith on his end, but it also took great obedience. Pastor Daniel looks at Abraham's faith and relates his obedience with our own as he encourages us all to become obedient sheep.
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