Growing in the Word with Pastor Pines Podcast: Recent Episodes

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A weekly Bible study with Pastor Pines for spiritual growth and maturity.

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Our today's podcast probes the condition of our hearts. Oftentimes, we are desensitized by the needs that surrounds us. Jesus' parable challenges us to break free from apathy and respond with love and compassion. The Lord bless you as you listen in.

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The parables of Jesus are simple stories with powerful lessons. These parables speak to our lives because it resonate with our experiences. Today's podcast narrates the immeasurable love of God through the story of a wayward son and a forgiving, loving father. Be blessed as you listen in.

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Jesus came to bring truth, salvation and grace. He communicated these using stories that resonate with His listeners. The Parable of the Sower reminds us that God is generous and gracious in sowing His Word but each of us is responsible on how to respond to it. The Lord bless you as you listen in today's podcast.

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Christian life is a journey. It is a constant movement towards spiritual maturity. But along the way we face obstacles that challenges our faith and resolve. Today's podcast gives us hope because Jesus gives us the assurance that we can go to the other side. Be blessed as you listen in.

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We are called to be passionate about our faith and to serve the Lord with all of our heart. But how can we maintain our spiritual fervor for the Lord? Listen in today's podcast and be blesse with our message.

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Knowing God gives life value, meaning and purpose. Be blessed as you listen in today's podcast.

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As Christians, we should be responsible for our spiritual life. We should be "hearers and doers" of the Word of God. We should keep our lamp burning for the Lord and always be prepared for the His coming. The Lord bless you in listening to our podcast.

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It is wrong to go to missions without the Holy Spirit. It is equally wrong to have the Holy Spirit and not involve ourselves in missions. Today's podcast challenges us to be focused on the mission the Lord has given us. Be blessed listening.

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Each of us is gifted by God with an equal amount of time. We should use this gift wisely. The apostle Paul gave us four practical and godly advice on how to properly use our time. Be blessed as you listen in today's podcast.

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The apostle Paul exhorted us to be never lacking in zeal for the Lord by maintaining our spiritual fervor. How can we keep our fire when we encounter many things that strive to quench it? Discover the ways to keep your flame burning bright in our today's podcast. The Lord bless you!

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In this life each of us will experience some degree of suffering. How should we handle suffering when it strikes? The letter wrote to the church at Smyrna, the second of His letters, reveals some down-to-earth answers to the question of suffering. Be blessed as you tune to our podcast.

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It is tragic for a church to become loveless. Imagine a church that was once vibrant and committed to Christ growing stagnant and indifferent. Perhaps you have experienced that your relationship with the Lord has become distant and cold. Listen in as we receive the Lord's counsel on how to rekindle the love that grows cold.

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Welcome to our new series, Letters to Churches... Then and Now! We will explore chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation and discover practical truths. As we examine each letter, let us be sensitive to God's voice. Let's welcome His counsel, accept His evaluation, heed His warnings, and respond to its reproof.

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God calls us to live in consistency with the evidence of our inner transformation. We are to manifest the light of Christ in our life. Be blessed as you listen in to the first message in Walking in the Light sermon series.

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What does it mean when we say that God is our top priority in our life? Listen in today's podcast to understand how to make God our number one priority and experience the blessings it brings into our life. God bless your listening.

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Every Christian has a story to tell. A story of joy of having experienced God's love and grace when we are saved. Tell your story so that others may also know and experience salvation in Christ. Be blessed with today's podcast.

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Commitment of its members is vital for the health and growth of the church. The key to thriving churches during the pandemic is the all out support of church leaders and members. We should love the church where we belong and commit to contribute our time, resources and talents to see it flourish. Be blessed as you listen in today's podcast.

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For church leaders to fulfill their roles well, church members should know how to respond to them and the authority of their office. When church leaders exercise this God-given authority well and church members respond according to God's design, the church will be healthy and effective.

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Membership is a thoroughly biblical concept. Just as families, tribes, and our bodies have members, so does the church. Today's podcast focuses on the responsibilities of church members.

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God is a God of order. He appointed leaders and gave them governmental oversight to care for the Church. In today's podcast, we will examine some biblical truths about the authority given to church leaders. When these truths are properly understood and applied, the Church will be strong and steadfast in fulfilling its mission.

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Church leaders are God's gift to the church and to the community. The church will grow healthy and will bless the community when church leaders faithfully carry out their responsibilities. God expects church members to honor and support their church leaders. 

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God designed the church according to His purpose. When the church understands and embraces God's purpose, it will grow healthy and strong. Listen in to understand the role for the church.

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The Church is not God's after thought. It is central to His plan of calling people towards Himself and to create a people of His own. Today's podcast discusses the primary characteristics of God's Church,

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God structured the family to grow healthy and strong. Part of God's design for the family are the roles for the husband and the wife. Listen in today's podcast to learn God's designed role for the wives.

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God structured the family to grow healthy and strong. Part of His design for the family are the roles for the husband and the wife. Tune in today's podcast to understand the role God designed for the husbands.

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Christianity is with power! Both Jesus and the early Church ministered in the power of the Holy Spirit with signs, wonders, and miracles. Listen in today's podcast to learn how to unlock God's power in your Christian life.

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Jesus modelled to us the example of supreme humility. The apostle Paul challenges us to have the same mindset as Christ. Listen in and learn the aspects of humility demonstrated by Christ's humility.

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Spiritual growth and maturity is a process. It is deliberate and consistent. Jesus demonstrated this in his life. To reach your destiny, you must go through the process.

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Christians should grow spiritually and mature in the faith. We need to connect with God and God's people for these to happen. We are stronger when we are together. Listen in as we discuss what it means to be stronger together. God bless you.

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Thank you for listening to the second part of our message, Against The Flow. Today's podcast unlocks the keys to successful Christian living. The Lord bless you as you listen in.

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Our reasonable response to God's mercies in our life is to offer ourselves as an act of worship to God. Listen in as we discuss Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1. Be blessed!

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Today's podcast is the first lesson in our new series, "God and the Government". Let us have a clear understanding of God's benevolent, caring and just rule. And let us pray and strive for God to reign in our life, our family, our church, and our nation. Let our God reigns!

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Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana. His presence in a wedding shows that Jesus honors marriage. He performed His first miracle in this wedding and revealed His glory. It is important to invite Jesus in our marriage because He is the key to its success.

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Today's podcast focuses on the timeless biblical principles for marriage to work. Understanding and applying these principles will lead to a strong and successful relationship between husband and wife, Be blessed as you listen in.

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The key to the success of family is a healthy and strong relationship between husband and wife. This podcast will tackle the original design of God for marriage. Listen in and be blessed with our message.

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Understanding your partner's love language will help us avoid conflicts and leads to to a deeper and more meaningful relationship. Today's podcast discusses the last two love languages - Physical Touch and Acts of Service. God bless you as you listen in.

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Today's podcast continues our discussion on The Five Love Languages. Each of us speaks a unique love language. Understanding these love languages will help us avoid conflicts and foster healthy, growing relationships. Be blessed as you listen in!

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Different people with different personalities give and receive love in different ways. By learning to recognize these preferences in yourself and in your loved ones, you can learn to identify the root of your conflict, connect more profoundly, and truly begin to grow closer. Be blessed as you listen in today's podcast. 

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Image is who people think we are; integrity is who we really are. On this podcast we will tackle the importance of building your life around integrity as your solid foundation. Be blessed listening.

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We continue in our discussion of principles for personal excellence. Today's podcast highlights the importance of building and maintaining connections through healthy relationships. Be blessed as you tune in to our podcast.

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Our deepest and most most meaningful experiences happen when we truly connect with people. We need team to accomplish our dream. Listen in and learn the principle of teamwork. God bless you.

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You can only seize what you can see! Vision is essential to achieving personal excellence. It is having a clear mental picture of our preferable future. Listen in to today's podcast and understand the principle of vision.

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Self-worth is a very important component of personal change. It gives us a positive perception about ourselves that affects our emotions and actions. Listen in as we continue in our discussion of the principles for personal change. Blessings!

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Every New Year is a new beginning. It brings hope for a brighter and better days ahead. This will only come to fruition if we are willing to face the challenges and embrace the necessary change in ourselves. Today's podcast will tackle two powerful keys that will result to personal change. Happy and Blessed New Year to all!

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Christmas is the most wonderful and yet the busiest season of the year. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of festivities, may you find Christ - the real reason of our joyful celebration. May you and your family have a blessed meaningful Christmas.

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Words of commendation are always good to the heart. It means that what we did was right and worthy of praise. May we all live our lives worthy of our Lord's "Well Done!"

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David is well known as a giant killer. But a lesser known part of his life is that he is a "giant maker".  He developed men who were "in distress, in debt, and disappointed" into a strong and mighty men. Listen to this week's podcast and learn the secret in the making of a giant.

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