Clearly Seen: Recent Episodes
Mike Cocoris
Clearly Seen Podcasts by Michael Cocoris- Mike does an exposition of Bible books to explain the scripture. He does so in a systematic presentation of passages with application for today.
There are many good people who believe in many different religions. Is Christ the only way to heaven?
The Bible says there will be a judgement day. That seems so contrary to God being love.
Is there any real change when someone comes to believe in Jesus? Mike answers this question.
Questioning Christianity - Reliability of the Bible is the core of faith. But is that something we can trust?
Psalm 34 - Fear is so much apart of many people's lives. It shouldn't. Mike explains how to rid yourself of fear.
Rom. 11:25-36 Well, What is the answer to the Jewish Question? Did God forsake his children?
Romans 11:1-10 Is God Finished with Israel? Now that we have the church, isn't Israel no longer relevant?
Romans 9:30-10:30 Are People Not Saved Because They Are Not Elect? So many do not read this!
Romans 9:14-29 Objections to God's Sovereign Election - One of the most difficult issues for believers is tackled by Mike today.
Rom. 7:7-12 To the ordinary Jew, the law was the Word of God. How can the Word of God be wrong? Is the problem the Law?
Rom. 6:15-23 Shall we sin because we are not under the law? Mike continues in answering the motivation for obedience for the believer.
Rom. 6:1-14 The problem of sin in the believers life is a puzzlement with Grace. How do we have grace and have motivation to be holy?
Rom. 5:12-21 You Can Really Live. Does that sound like a strange statement? Do you know that God came to bring life? Hear Mike explain.
Rom. 4:17-25 What example do we have a faith alone? Paul goes to the most revered person in the Bible— Abraham.
Rom. 4:1-16 We are saved by faith alone, but many today are uncomfortable with that. Hear Mike explains why this is important.
Rom. 3:1-8 Do some have an advantage? Some feel they are part of the chosen people of God. If so, do they have an easy street to heaven?
Rom. 2:17-29 Many feel that doing things for God is enough. Mike answers this. But I am Religious
Rom. 2:1-16 How do you get to heaven? So many claim they are good enough. They say they keep the 10 commandments. Mike answers that.
Romans 1: 18-32 We have a problem. We refuse to acknowledge this problem, but is is a matter of life and death.
Romans 1: 16-17 We live in a fallen world. Paul takes on the topic in this important letter.
Romans 1: 8-17 Paul now turns to speak about the most important thing we must be prepared for. Are you ready?
Romans 1: 1-7 Paul gives us the central reason we are here. Mike reveals this truth to us.
Romans - Overview - What is the letter about? It is Paul's finest letter he ever wrote. Mike takes us to see the big picture.
Psalm 32 We all need forgiveness, but aren't we forgiven in Christ? How does that work together? Mike explains.
Zephaniah 3: 8-20 - We all need to see the good in the Day of the Lord. Mike brings that out.
Zephaniah 3: 1-7 The Day Of The Lord will come, and particularly to the Jewish leaders.
Zephaniah 2:4-15 Most do not understand that God does not just judge Israel but all nations.
Zephaniah 1:1 - 2:3 The Day of the Lord is a common expression in Scripture. Mike takes that and explains all that it means in this series.
Psalm 31- Is anyone out there suffering? What do you do? How do you respond? Mike teaches us on this important issue.
Psalm 30 - Sometimes we face physical death through death or events. Do we look to God at that time? Sure but how do we do that? Mike Explains.
Psalm 29 - Does it seem like a storm is on the horizon? Did you know you can know God better. Hear Mike Explain.
Psalms - Most believers love the Psalms. It is the heart of our affection for God. But applying them can be a challenge. Mike explains how to understand them.
Psalm 28 - There are times when some people choose to be your enemies. They hold a grunge and seek to harm you. What do you do? Mike addresses this in today's message.
Psalm 27 - Dangers are all around us. What do we do? The bible gives us insight into our response.
Psalm 26 - There is injustice in this world. No body can avoid it, but how do you repond?
Psalm 25 - Do you feel you need forgiveness? We are forgiven already, but sometimes we still need to feel forgiven. Mike explains.
Psalm 24 - Some do not think we can approach God. He is so far above us. But the Bible invites us to draw near, but how do we prepare? Mike explains.
Psalm 23 - The most quoted psalm is the 23rd. Its beautiful but we can learn so much from it as well. Mike discusses this iconic psalm.
Psalm 21 - Victory is what we want. But there are challenges to victory. Mike explains.
Psalm 20 - We all face difficulties in life. That seem like a battle sometimes. God wants you to know how to handle them.
Now that we know that God treats His children with great generosity, are you ready to respond.
How God Treats His Children - Have you ever lost your keys or wallet? Do you worry that you might lose your reward? You should1
Can you lose your inheritance, did you know that? Mike goes on to describe this important warning.
Do you ever think about getting a great inheritance? Well, God wants you to have one. Mike teachings on this.
We all face obstacles in life. Do we overcome them? Yes, says God. How is the question Mike considers today.
We think of kings and queens wearing a crown. Do you ever think about wearing a crown? Is that too much to consider? Mike explains.
Do you want a reward for that? It sounds selfish but is that how God wants us to think? Mike explains.
No one likes to be judged. Believers will not be judged in regards to their sins because Christ paid for them. But there is a judgement coming. Mike explains.
Fathers can get angry with their children. Does God ever get angry with us? Yes, He does.
We have a relationship with God because we have trusted His Son as our savior and Lord. But do you know that God is now your father and that changes things. Mike begins a new series on how God treats his Children.
Genesis Overview - What is the Book of Genesis about? Mike reflects on the big idea of Genesis.
Genesis 50:15-26 - Babies are born but then should grow. We as believer also need to grow.
Genesis 50:15-26 - Death is important. Arrangements for this event are described today.
Genesis 49:1-28 - What do you expect as an inheritance? Some receive more than others. Mike explains how this is God's Will.
Genesis 48:1-20 - The Bible says the righteous will live by faith. So what does that look like? Mike explains.
Genesis 46:31-47:1 - Are you ever distracted? God is there for us to be for us. Are we focused on Him?
Genesis 46:1-30 - We all have to make decisions every day. What should we take into consideration when making a decision? Mike answered this question.
Genesis 45:1-28 - What Makes Reconciliation Possible? There is a secret that we all need to know.
Genesis 44:1-34 - God wants us to pursue reconciliation. That is hard. How do we do it? Mike takes us on a tour of that from the Old Testament.
Genesis 42:1-38 - Is life fair? Most would say no! But how do we handle that? Mike discusses that today.
Genesis 41:1-57 - There are events that are life changing but you might not have noticed. Mike addresses our turning points.
Genesis 39:1-23 - God does respond when we are faithful. Mike explains how this works by illustrating Joseph's life.
Genesis 38:1-30 - How faithful is God? Do we really understand how He works in our lives? Mike speaks to His faithfulness.
Genesis 36:1-37:1 - the end of the story is important. Today raps up some people and their story.
Holy Spirit - Most people have heard of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. We often memorize that list. Mike explains how the fruit is part of our lives.
Holy Spirit - We receive power through the Holy Spirit, but what exactly is that? Mike explains.
Holy Spirit — What is the filling of the Holy Spirit? How do you do that? Mike dives into this important question.
Holy Spirit - We all love getting gifts. God gives gifts through the Holy Spirit. Mike discusses what they are in today's message.
Holy Spirit - What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirt? Seems like we need to understand this important concept.
Holy Spirit - What does He do? Why should we care? You might be surprised at who He ia and what He does for you.
Holy Sprit - The third person of the Trinity is the most misunderstood of the three. Too many Christians do not understand who or what He is. Mike begins a series on the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 35:1-29 - Life can come at you and you might feel tossed by the difficulties. Mike explains how to deal with change.
Genesis 34:1-31 - Living in an evil world, there are challenges. How much a part of the world are we to be? Mike explains.
Genesis 33:1-20 - Conflict is common, but often we struggle with reconciliation. God wants that and Mike explains how to do that.
Genesis 32:1-32 Are you prepared for anything? We all face sudden challenges, but we are often caught unprepared. Mike gives us instruction.
Genesis 31:1-55 Do you do your duty? Strange question, isn't it? We often do not think in terms of duty but today Mike will talk about our duty to fulfill.
Genesis 30:25-43 It seems so many focus on getting wealthy. Often there are consequences. Mike discusses what we can learn from this passage in Genesis.
Genesis 29:30-30:24 The Bible is a reflection of life. Life sometimes has conflict. Today Mike discusses the conflict between two women.
Genesis 29: 1-29 God is a god of justice. We sometimes fail to see that, but God, in the end, will be just.
Genesis 28: 11-22 We all need encouragement from time to time. But what if God Himself encouraged you? Mike talked about encouragement from the Lord.
Genesis 26:34-28:08 - Brothers often are fierce competitors, but in the bible there are two brothers who were the worst of rivals.
Genesis 26:12-33 We all face opposition at times. But sometimes it is only God working to bring something really good to us.
Genesis 26:1-11 God is faithful but often we are not. We learn how we fail in our lesson today. But we know that God is faithful no matter what.
Genesis 25:12-34 - God chooses His team. You might not understand that completely but He does.
Genesis 24:1-67 - God is said to work in mysterious ways. The Bible presents God as one who is orchestrating circumstances. Hear how Mike explains it.
Genesis 23: 1-20 Death is hard at anytime, but when it is a family member, it is particularly hard. The Bible has some advice for us today.
Genesis 22:1-24 Does God test us? He really does. How do we respond? Mike explains today.
Genesis 21: 22-31 We all need to know real peace. Mike explains where that comes from and how to get it.
Genesis 21- 1-22 Do you keep your promises? We sometimes don't. Mike explains that God does and what happens when He does so.
Genesis 20: 1-18 We do not see success in all that we do. But failure is a major fear for many. The Bible speaks of our failure in so many ways.
Genesis 19: 1- 38 We are not of the World but we are IN the world. There is temptation all around us. Mike urges us to a different lifestyle.
Genesis 18: 16-33 America has declined in its morality and moved to lawlessness. Wouldn't God judge? Well, Mike explains how God works.
Genesis 18: 1-15 Doubt is a struggle with many believers. The Scripture is our encouragement in this. Mike Explains.
2 Peter 3: 17-18 Know the future seems not important until you see it through God's eyes.
2 Peter 3: 14-16 Where are we in the predictions of the future. Mike goes into the things Peter predicts.
2 Peter 3: 11-13 We all want to know what is going to come our way. What if that made today different. Mike Explains.
2 Peter 3: 1-10 There are haters everywhere. But with Christians there are those who like to scoff. Mike explains how to deal with them.
2 Peter 2: 18-22 - We all can be fooled at times. It is hard to always protect ourselves. Mike talks about the victims of false teachers.
2 Peter 2: 10- 17 Do you know what a false teacher looks like? Mike explains how to spot one.
2 Peter 2: 1-9 What would you know about warnings? We see them everywhere, on labels and on streets. But did you know that God has a warning for us? Mike tells us about it.
2 Peter 1: 12-21 We are a forgetful people. We need reminders so we can continue in doing what is right. Peter knew this and reminds us of our need of reminder.
Genesis 17: 1-27 We all have faced trials that seem to have no solution. Mike wants us to know that no situation is too difficult for God.
Genesis 16: 1-16 We all need to know that God is concerned about us. Mike encourages us with how God cares about us.
Genesis 15 1-21 We sometimes doubt God and His promises. Do we really understand their power? Mike will discuss this today.
Genesis 14: 1-24 Blessing is talked a lot about today. Does God bless us? Mike talks about God's blessing for us.
Genesis 13: 1-18 We all want to be blessed. But often life is more about conflict and struggle. Mike explains how to avoid strife.