The Gospel Lifeline: Recent Episodes
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A podcast by Neal Grogan and Matthew Statler, Combat Veterans, Biblical Counselors, Ministers, who talk about how to apply the Gospel to all of your life.
This week Neal and Matt close out the series on "Ten questions to diagnose your spiritual health" ending with the question, "Do you yearn for heaven and to be with Jesus?" Listen in today!
This week Matt and Neal discuss the question, "Are you a quicker forgiver?" For the healthy Christian, quickness in forgiveness is a clear mark of spiritual health!
The boys are back!! This time Matt and Neal are discussing the question, "Do you still grieve over sin?" This fundamental question is key in diagnosing our current spiritual health.
On this episode, Neal and Matt discuss a key question to diagnose your spiritual health. . . are practicing the spiritual disciplines growing more important to you?
Listen in as Matt and Neal discuss the need for healthy Christians to delight in the Bride of Christ.
This week Neal and Matt discuss a crucial question to diagnose your spiritual health... "Do you have a growing concern for the spiritual and temporal needs of others?"
For this week's special episode, Matt and Neal interview John Marc Wiemann pastor of Cornerstone Community Church to discuss biblical counseling, lessons learned, and assessment of the biblical counseling movement.
This week Matt and Neal consider why we as followers of Christ often feel distant from God and how a mark of spiritual health is growing in awareness of the presence of God.
This week Neal and Matt argue that a key distinction of a healthy Christian is that they are growing in love.
This week Neal and Matt discuss the question, "Are you governed increasingly by God's Word?"
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This week Matt and Neal discuss the need for diagnosing your spiritual health. Using Donald Whitney's Book, the guys ask the question, "Do you thirst for God?"
The boys are back! Listen in as Neal and Matt discuss several Scriptures that help us to reorientate our hearts in times of trial.
Listen in as the guys conclude the series on worship. This week Neal and Matt discuss "Private Worship" and how vital it is for the Christian life.
This week Matt and Neal discuss the second sphere of worship, family worship. They make the case that family worship truly sets the temperature for the spiritual thermostat in your home and the legacy that you will leave.
In this episode, Neal and Matt begin a new series on worship beginning by covering the necessity for right worship and the fruit born out of it.
This week the guys discuss the topic of burnout. Its causes, the possible evidence, and the way forward.
This week the guys discuss the marks of Godly Leadership from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Listen in and wrestle with your own character in light of what God's Word says.
This week the guys talk about all things Biblical Counseling but are really trying to answer the question, "Why should you pursue training in Biblical Counseling?"
This week the guys unpack Joshua 20-21 and consider how God is the only faithful refuge for people.
Listen in as Matt and Neal discuss Bible Intake and how to be more intentional in applying it to your heart.
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This week Matt and Neal discuss being resolved in the most important things and take a look at Jonathan Edwards' resolutions that he continually revisited as a discipline of his life.
Join the guys as they talk with Roy Jaquez about Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs and how a relationship with Jesus changes everything!
This week Matt and Neal discuss the final doctrine of grace, perseverance of the saints. Listen in as the guys discuss our the Lord finishes the work he begins in us!
Neal and Matt are back!!!
After several months away the boys are back in town and picking right up where they left off in the Doctrines of Grace. This week join the guys as they discuss Irresistible Grace and what the Bible clearly teaches about the salvific work of God.
Join Matt and Neal this week as they continue discussing the Doctrines of Grace. This week they talk through Limited Atonement, what that means and whether or not this doctrine is Biblical.
Listen in this week as Neal and Matt discuss the doctrine of Unconditional Election, trying to biblically answer the question, "Did I choose God or did God choose me?"
Have you ever heard of the Doctrines of Grace? This week Matt and Neal begin a new series on what the Doctrines of Grace are, what they mean, and whether they are biblical. This week starts with Total Depravity and the nature of man.
This week Matt and Neal discuss what it means to develop a sense of place. Trying to answer the question of, how do you build strong ties in your community and in your church for the glory of God?
This week Matt and Neal talk about the doctrine of the Priesthood of Believers and how it impacts Christian service and ministry. This kicks off episode one of our new series on Christian Ministry, listen in, subscribe, and leave a review or comment!
This week Matt and Neal investigate the last "Sola" of the reformation, Soli Deo Gloria or Glory to God Alone. We seek to answer the question, "Who gets the glory for salvation?" You won't want to miss this last episode of the 5 Solas series!
This week Neal and Matt discuss "Faith Alone." Have you ever wondered what faith actually is or the doctrine of justification? Join us as we discuss these doctrines and the importance of them in our lives.
Listen in this week as Matt and Neal discuss salvation as a gift of God or as the reformers put it, Sola Gratia. They consider common misconceptions about Grace Alone, what the Bible clearly teaches, and the implications for our lives.
This week Neal and Matt again discuss the 5 Solas of the Reformation specifically, Christ alone. Join us as we talk about the Prophet, Priest, and King Jesus who alone secures salvation for sinners.
Join Matt and Neal this week as they begin a new series on the 5 Solas of the Reformation. This week begins with Scripture Alone, listen in to the foundation of the Reformation.
Join Neal and Matt this week as they interview Kevin Schroeder, a retired Police officer, and Marine who works with Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs as the Training Manager. Kevin's testimony is one of God's grace amid suffering and sin.
Tune in this week as Matt and Neal discuss how Christians can offer hope to someone suffering from trauma.
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This week Neal and Matt start a new series where they consider the topic of trauma. Join in as they discuss the Christian hope you can have in the midst of trauma.
https://statlermatthew.org/2022/01/17/dont-waste-your-trauma-part-4/
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This week Neal and Matt interview Steve Guess, a wonderful friend who has navigated the chronic illness of cancer faithfully for the glory of God. Listen in as Steve shares his testimony and provides helpful encouragement for others dealing with chronic illness.
Join Neal and Matt this week as they discuss how to walk with a loved one suffering from a chronic illness for the glory of God.
Join Neal and Matt as they start this new series on Navigating Chronic Illness. Today the guys discuss what to remember and how to fight when you've dealt with illness for a long time. Don't forget to share, like, and subscribe!
This week Matt and Neal discuss the Holiness of God and how it impacts the way God's people should relate to Him. Like and subscribe to catch the latest podcast releases!
Join Neal and Matt this week as they discuss the new year and establishing better rhythms that help us to glorify God all the more! Join us in praying Psalm 90:14-17,
"Satisfy us in the morning with your faithful love so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days. Make us rejoice for as many days as you have humbled us, for as many years as we have seen adversity. Let your work be seen by your servants, and your splendor by their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish for us the work of our hands-establish the work of our hands!"
For many, the holiday season is one marked by happiness, family, and good memories. But others, it is marked by grief, separation, and loss. Join Neal and Matt as they navigate through how to heal during the Holiday season instead of simply surviving.
This week Neal and Matt open up the mailbag and get into some questions. If you have questions you would like answered you can comment on the page any time! Today we work through indwelling sin and practical application for family worship.
Do you ever wonder how to pray or desire your prayer life to improve? Join Neal and Matt this week as they explore the Lord's Prayer where Jesus instructs us in these very ways.
Join Neal and Matt as they explore the Shema, found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and the practical applications a Christian family can make from this legacy impacting text.
This week Matt and Neal interview John Fedeema a 19 year veteran operations chief for central Arizona fire and medical in Prescott Valley Arizona. John brings a unique perspective as we discuss the various challenges firefighters face and what it means to be a faithful Christian in that context.
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This week Neal and Matt interview Russell Porterfield who serves Killeen ISD as a Principle. You will want to listen in as they discuss the unique challenges of public school education and cultivating a culture of integrity and honor.
We are excited about this new series where we will be discussing faithfulness in the workplace by interviewing different individuals from various different vocations. Listen in as Neal and Matt interview 24 year law enforcement officer Mike Griffin discussing the great things Jesus has done in his department.
Bonus Episode Join Neal and Matt as they think through and process the current situation of Afghanistan and the hope we have in Christ.
Ever wondered how to be a better friend or how to make spiritual friendships? Join Matt and Neal again as they discuss the disciplines of friendship.
Part of the biblical blueprint of authentic manhood and womanhood is found in having and maintaining friendships. Consider with us the biblical examples and how you should start the process or continue in finding and keeping friends.
Listen in as Matt and Neal begin a new series on Biblical Friendship, why we need it, what it is, and how to do it!
Listen in as Neal and Matt discuss the last church of the Revelation series tackling how Christ both exposes and restores.
Join Matt and Neal as they discuss the church of Philadelphia, their potential confusion over their identity and how Christ anchors their identity to himself. Listen in on all your favorite podcast platforms, subscribe, and leave an honest review.
On this week's podcast Neal and Matt discuss the letter to the church in Sardis. They have a reputation for being alive, but really being dead. Listen in as the guys talk about the relevance of this charge in the church of America today.
Everyone longs for security, feelings of safety, and limited financial stress. Our longings however, should never compromise our faith in Christ. Join Matt and Neal this week as they look at the church of Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29 and how many in this church compromised their beliefs for the sake of security. Jesus promises He will restore our view of security.
This week Neal and Matt discuss the church in Pergamum, aka Satan's throne room. Listen in as they discuss how Christ restores our view of power as he establishes peace in our lives and in the church.
Join Neal and Matt as they continue analyzing the churches from the book of Revelation. This week's discussion is on the church in Smyrna and how Christ restores our understanding of "power."
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This week Matt and Neal dive into the book of Revelation to discuss the restorative work of Christ in the church. You'll want to listen in as they talk about the church of Ephesus and how Christ exposes and restores love in the church.
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Join Matt and Neal as they study Psalm 1 together and talk through how to meditate on this text in a practical way!
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Join Neal and Matt as they begin a new series on biblical meditation discussing what it is, what it means, and how it benefits us!
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Show Notes:
We mentioned a book by Donald Whitney: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, get it here: https://amzn.to/3wQqtEc
This week Matt and Neal discuss healing after grievous sin has occurred in your marriage. Thinking through how to walk forward biblically and begin healing. Listen in and don't forget to subscribe to your favorite podcast listening format!
This week Neal and Matt discuss marriages in crisis and how to respond biblically in the midst of a crisis. Listen in and don't forget to subscribe to your favorite podcast listening format!
From Robert Kellemen’s Book, Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling Resources:
Here is a helpful 31-day devotional that you can use in your marriage conflicts:
Marriage conflict 31-Day devotional
https://amzn.to/3bkD8XF
For the Pastor and other helpers, here is a helpful article thinking through marriage crisis interventions.
https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2018/04/13/intervening-in-crisis-marriages/
Listen in as Matt and Neal continue the discussion on Biblical Marriage teasing out the principles of becoming one flesh, how sin impacts that relationship, and what dying to self looks like in the context of marriage.
Show Note
From Robert Kellemen’s Book Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: Becoming one flesh: 1) Oneness in Marriage Pillar #1, Leaving
Leaving family; Core loyalty, sever, cut, or untie
2) Oneness in Marriage Pillar #2, Cleaving Gen 2:24
Bonding, tying of the knot. Soft heart clinging.
3) Oneness in Marriage Pillar #3, Weaving Gen 2:23
Bone of my Bone, two independent become one.
4) Oneness in Marriage Pillar #4, Receiving Gen 2:25
No shame, open with each other.
Leave, Cleave, Weave and Recieve from Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: https://amzn.to/2SpOov9
Tearing apart one flesh: After The Fall, Gen 3:7
Shame (Gen 3:9-10)
Blame (Gen 3:12)
Claim (Gen 3:16, 4:7, the demand to have, manipulate, own.)
Maim (Gen 4:7 seeking to devour spouse, hurt, retaliate.)
Helpful Article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/your-marriage-is-not-about-you
Our culture today has redefined and turned marriage into an abstract concept. Listen in as Neal and Matt discuss what the Bible teaches about marriage and some keys things for navigating this covenantal relationship in a God-glorifying way.
Show Notes
Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel by Ray Ortlund
https://amzn.to/3eCcASz
Article Concerning Role in Marriage
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0eB-_TaduKqiRQ7Ve_6MuzSVw#Week_4_Article_Roles_
Do you deal with reoccurring depression and sadness? Join Neal and Matt as they consider what decisions need to be made before hand and discuss how to prepare for those seasons of life in a God glorifying way.
Show Notes: Don’t overlook the outer man
-Diet
-Sleep
-Exercise
-Resting
-1 Kings 19
Don’t overlook the inner man
-Meditation
-Prayer
-Music
-Psalm 25, 42, 40, 1.
Don’t overlook bringing others into the fight
-Cultivate transparent friendships
-Biblical counselors
-Pastors/Elders/Deacons
-Numbers 11
-One Another
“Live in harmony with one another” (Romans 12:16).
“Stop passing judgment on one another” (Romans 14:13).
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you” (Romans 15:7).
“Instruct one another” (Romans 15:14).
“Agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you” (1 Corinthians 1:10).
Don’t overlook being immersed in church community
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Serving others
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Using your gifts in the body.
-“not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25
Do you struggle with depression and sadness? Join Matt and Neal as they discuss how to navigate these seasons of darkness from a biblical perspective.
Show Notes
Dr. Robert Jones
How, God uses trials/hardships to show you his love and make you more like Jesus? The Seven E’s:
- God lovingly uses your troubles to enhance your relationship with him (Psalms; 2 Chron. 28:22 and 33:12). Christians in hardship tend to become more God-conscious and tend to turn to God.
- God lovingly uses your trouble to help you experience Christ’s sufferings (Phil 3:10; Matt 23:37; Luke 13:34–35; 19:41; John 1:10–11; 16:32; Acts 9:4–5; Romans 9:1–3; 10:1). Our sufferings are light compared to those of our Suffering Savior
- God lovingly uses your hardships to expose your remaining sin (Deut 8:1–3; John 15). God uses trials to boil away dross in us, including our blind-spot sins.
- God lovingly uses your troubles to engage you in the body of Christ (Rom 12:15; 1 Cor 12:14–26, esp. 12:26). Suffering can draw us closer to others, make us more dependent, etc.
- God lovingly uses your troubles to exhibit Christ’s work in you (Matt 5:13–16). Hardships give us an opportunity to reflect Jesus to others.
- God lovingly uses your troubles to equip you for wiser, more compassionate ministry (2 Cor 1:3–4). God comforts us in our hardships so we can comfort others.
- God lovingly uses your troubles to elevate your longing for Christ’s return (1 Peter 1:3–9, 13; Jas 1:12; 5:11; Rev). Earthly hardships create a proper dissatisfaction with this fallen world, and a longing for the new heaven and earth and for all the eternal blessings God promises.
Have you ever struggled with finding a solid church in your area or the pain of church hurt? Join Neal and Matt as they discuss practical ways to find a church in your area and how to wrestle in a God glorifying way with church hurt.
*Show Notes***
Church hurt:
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/did-the-church-hurt-you
Websites mentioned for looking for a Church:
https://www.9marks.org/church-search/
https://www.acts29.com/find-churches/
Tune in this week as Neal and Matt discuss what a healthy church is and what they do.
We appreciate this list of 9 Marks of a Healthy Church by 9Marks. Matt and Neal spend time discussing each one.
https://www.9marks.org
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Expositional Preaching
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Biblical Theology
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Biblical Understanding of the Good News
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Biblical Understanding of Conversion
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Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
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Biblical Understanding of Membership
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Biblical Church Discipline
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Promotion of Church Discipleship And Growth
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Biblical Understand of Leadership
We want to challenge you to find a healthy church. A great way to find one is to evaluate your current and future church with these marks. Especially the 3-4 highlighted marks that Matt and Neal mention.
Is church membership biblical? Join Matt and Neal as they discuss church membership, covenants, confessions and more!
Show Notes
Church Membership
a. Does it say we have to in the Bible?
b. How to become a member.
i. Each church is different
ii. Membership classes and what they entail
•Articles of Faith
•By Laws/Constitution/Covenants
c. How to a productive member of the body
i. Serving
ii. Participating
Episode 8: Church: Some Assembly Required Pt.1
Join Matt, Neal, and Robert this week as they begin a new series on the church, what it is and why you need to be apart of it!
Show Notes:
Recommended Resources:
~Books~
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Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
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31 Ways to Be a "One Another" Christian by Dr. Stuart Scott
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The Character of the Church by Joe Thorn
~Websites~
- IX-9Marks Website
Church Defined:
- The Church at large: is the assembly of everyone who is a believer of Jesus Christ throughout history and in the future, who belongs to Christ’s New Covenant and Kingdom.
- The Local Church: is a mutually affirming group of new covenant members and kingdom citizens, identified by regularly gathering together in Jesus’ name through preaching the gospel and celebrating the ordinances (Baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper).
Important to the Christian Life/Walk:
- Ephesians 4:11-16: The growth of a Christian in a church comes through (1) Spiritually gifted leadership11 that is dependent only on Scripture and the Holy Spirit to teach and live faithfully according to Scripture; (2) through discipleshipv.12a which teaches each member of the church to use their gifts in the church; (3) through a progressive corporate maturity of God’s people v. 12b-14 so all are high on the tide of one another’s lives; and (4) through speaking the truth in love to one another v.15-16. This is how the Christian grows.
- True and Healthy Church Essentials: (1) the right preaching of Scripture; (2) the proper administration of the ordinances; (3) development of Biblical leadership; (4) gracious implementation of church discipline; and (5) a clear focus on the mission that Jesus Christ gave the church.
The Benefits of the Local Church for Believers:
- The 59 "One Another" of the New Testament
This week on the Gospel Lifeline Podcast Neal, Matt, and Robert discuss the issue of Anxiety and what solutions the Bible provides!
Episode Notes
Righteous Hearts Fear the One True God
Books Referenced:
- Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear by Wayne Mack
- Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed Welch
- 31-Day Devotionals for Life: Anxiety- Knowing God's Peace by Paul Tautges
- Questions on the Heart Level by Julie Ganschow
Why We Use the Bible to Help Us Overcome the Issues in Life
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The heart is dynamic, comprising of what we think, feel, and do.
- Think: What we focus on, based on what we take in.
- Feel: Emotions we have whether they are real or based on how we are perceiving our circumstances and environment.
- Do: Actions we take or the behaviors we exhibit in our day to day living.
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(16) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. ~2 Timothy 3:16-17~ ***
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Scripture is profitable for:
- Teaching- The Bible teaches us who God is and because we know who He is, we can better understand who we are.
- Reproof- Through the lens of Scripture we can see what we are doing wrong, thus exposing our wrong heart desires.
- Correction- God’s Word not only tells us that we are wrong and that what we are doing is wrong, it shows us the way to fix bad beliefs, wrong desires, and sinful behaviors. It does this by pointing us to the Who can help us correct those issues.
- Training in Righteousness- The practical application and implementation of Biblical principles into our daily lives and walk with the Lord.
Solutions to the 4 Main Issues Causing Anxiety:
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Guilty Conscience
- (28) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ~Matthew 11:28-30~
- (14) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. (15) For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (16) Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. ~Hebrews 4:14-16~
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Wrong Values
- Expulsive Power of a New Affection- The Puritan way of taking a Biblical Principle and filling our hearts with that, thus pushing out the sinful or wrong thoughts and perceptions, wrong desires, sinful behaviors, and bad beliefs.
- Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. ~1 John 2:15~
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Unbelief/Lack of Trust
- The story of Elijah- Please read ~1 Kings Ch. 18 & 19~
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Idols
- Biblical Example of Killing Idols: ~2 Kings 23~: We didn’t get a chance to cover this in the episode due to time constraints. We wanted to show you a Biblical example of how to put idols to death. In this passage of Scripture, we see that Josiah took to the destruction of all the idols that were pulling hid people away from what God commanded them to do and out of a relationship with him. So King Josiah did the following to the idols:
- Burned then (v. 4)
- He deposed [the idolatrous priests] (v. 5)
- Brought out the Asherah (One of the gods of Baal) (v. 6)
- Burned it (v. 6)
- Beat it to dust (v. 6)
- Cast the dust of it upon the graves of the common people (v. 6)
- Broke down the houses (v. 7)
- Defiled the high places where the priests had made offerings (v. 8)
- Broke down the high places (v. 8)
- He defiled (v. 10)
- He removed (v. 11)
- He burned (v. 11)
- Pulled down and broke in pieces and cast the dust of them into the brook (v. 12)
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Defiled the high places (v. 13)
- Broke in pieces (v. 14)
- Cut down (v. 14)
- Filled their places with the bones of men (v. 14)
- He pulled down (v. 15)
- He burned (v. 15)
- Reducing it to dust (v. 15)
- Burned the Asherah (v. 15)
- Burned the bones from the tombs on the altar (v. 16)
- Defiled it according to the word of the Lord (v. 16)
- Removed all shrines (v. 19)
- He sacrificed all the priests of the high places (v. 20)
Conclusion and Challenge:
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4 Things to Pray When Overcoming Anxiety:
- Confession- Confession is the chemotherapy to put to death the cancer (sin) that causes anxiety. We should confess:
- wrong or sinful beliefs
- wrong or sinful thoughts
- Confession- Confession is the chemotherapy to put to death the cancer (sin) that causes anxiety. We should confess:
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wrong or sinful desires
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wrong or sinful behaviors
- Accept- We need to accept the forgiveness from God that is promised to those who are his children (1 John 1:9). Sometimes we hear peoples saying, “I just can’t forgive myself.” This statement is a worldly statement that a believer can translate to, “I can’t accept God’s forgiveness for my sin, it’s just too bad.” Both of which are wrong beliefs, we need to accept God’s forgiveness, which we have because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Request- Ask the Lord for the strength and tools to flee from, overcome, and resist the sin present in your life.
- Replace- Switching out the wrong placed fear of our circumstances, environment, and the people in our lives for a right placed fear in God and his glory and power.
*** Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®),
copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by
permission. All rights Reserved.
This week on the Gospel Lifeline Podcast Robert, Matt, and Neal discuss the issue of Anxiety and where the Bible says much of it stems from.
Gospel Lifeline
Episode Notes
Anxious Hearts Fear False gods
Books Referenced:
1.) Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear by Wayne Mack 2.) Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed Welch 3.) 31-Day Devotionals for Life: Anxiety- Knowing God's Peace by Paul Tautges 4 Main Issues Causing Anxiety:
1.) Guilty Conscience a. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. ~Proverbs 28:1~ *** b. Genesis Chapter 3- Adam hides from God out of guilt over his and Eve’s sin. c. Misguided Guilt- Wrongly assigned guilt by ourselves or other people; guilt that is not assigned to us by God or His Word.
2.) Wrong Values
3.) Unbelief/Lack of Trust a. The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. ~Proverbs 29:5~ b. And do not fear those who will kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. ~Matthew 10:28~ c. (20) And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. (21) And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty.(22) For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. (23) Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. ~1 Samuel 12:20-23~
4.) Idols Conclusion and Challenge.
1.) What are you afraid of losing and not getting? Knowing this will help reveal to you what you love and fear most. 2.) You may not feel like you suffer from anxiety, but if you are driven or seek to be in control, these too are symptoms of anxiety. 3.) No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ~1 Corinthians 10:13~
*** Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®),
copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by
permission. All rights Reserved.
This week on the Gospel Lifeline Podcast Neal, Matt, and Robert discuss what the Bible teaches about humanity and the heart versus what the world teaches.
Show Notes
Resources from our podcast
The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies about God that Sound Like the Truth https://amzn.to/2Lz9X9q
Scriptures about the heart:
Jeremiah 17:9-10
1 Samuel 16:7
Genesis 6:5
Proverbs 27:19
Mark 7:21-23
Ephesians 4:22-24 (Process of Biblical Change)
Psalm 119
This week Matt and Neal are joined by Robert Cale, the After Care Manager for Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs to discuss how Cale was transformed by the grace of God and the transforming power of the Word.
Ever had questions about the Bible? Join Neal and Matt as they discuss the Word of God and its reliability.
Pastors Neal and Matt discuss why other avenues for change don't seem to last and how the Word and Spirit of God produce the lasting change we need.
The Gospel Lifeline Podcast was created to help Christians understand how the gospel applies to everyday life. Listen in as Pastors Neal and Matt discuss who they are and what this new podcast is about!