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Our hope is that this podcast would help you stay connected, and stay in the fight for Jesus whenever and wherever you find yourself. We hope to give you tools, encouragement and exhortation to become like Jesus in character and in mission. Therefore Go and Make Disciples! Mt 28.18-20
A few folks from The BraggNavs sit down with Mutua and Stephanie to ask questions about serving in overseas missions.
Mutua sparks on the Promise of Abraham as a core tenet of trusting God and understanding His purposes on the earth.
What does it look like to live a life of complete devotion to Jesus. Jesus doesn't get 51% of the vote, He gets it all. Join Andy as he unpacks this truth in the scriptures.
In an ever changing world with some many challenges and false truths what kind of men and women ought we to be? We are to be excellent! Matthew takes a look at 1 Timothy Chapter 4 to point out key ways we are to be excellent...
In the military we've all received an OP order. They always seem so boring and formulaic.; not this Op order, not our Jesus! Andy takes a look at Jesus giving His disciples and us His Op Order.
Andy Orr takes a deep dive on a "churchy" term Redemption. What does it mean, why should I care, and what should I do?
The Lord challenged Ben to relook and mine the treasures out of the scriptures concerning God's Promise to Abram. Check it out!
Heres the accompanying powerpoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iSR0ZJ3yb0uDpLbhZ0tElPV2ptvo6anr/view?usp=sharing
Matt Allen shares on Good Works and the Scriptures.
Here is the link to accompanying notes: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z5usmwujbd2tksa/AAA0oCX689w8D-Gxu6OmqBJXa?dl=0&preview=Handout.pdf
Have you heard the term follow up? Wondered how to do it? Marcus takes a look at how Jesus did follow up in this message.
In the third message of this Fishers of Men conference Drew Barnard shares and reflects on the type of Men God chooses. Listen, being challenged, and invest!
Mateo shares on hearing from God. This was to setup an extended time with God in the scriptures we encourage you to listen and then practice what you hear.
In our final message as a part of the Pyramid series, Matthew helps us understand the difference of this two words out love. Peter has a unique perspective in the scriptures on these words !
What is Godliness? So many people talk about being Godly but who really possesses the quality of Godliness. John looks at the life of Enoch for some clarity... There are even some great 80s movies references to help us find the truth. Hey, all truth is God's truth right!?!?
What stands in the way of our maturity even as we have faith, and we are growing in goodness and knowledge? Perhaps it's self-control! Matthew takes a look at this word and gives us insight into growing in maturity.
Trent continues teaching through the pyramid illustration. The topic this week is Knowledge.
Who is good, how do we do goodness? Richard walks through Philippians Chapter 1 to talk about this principle and give some practical examples.
The core building block in the Pyramid Illustration is Faith. So what does faith mean and what does it look like? Matthew takes a look at Hebrews 11 to give us some insight.
Want to make sure you are useful and fruitful in your walk with Jesus? In the coming weeks we will walk through the qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7 that Peter shares will ensure we are just that: useful and productive...
Tristan shares his story and how God has been in pursuit of him and ultimately how he has responded.
What do you place your hope in? Trent Slone challenges us on this question and makes some observations from John Chapter 5.
In Matthew 5:21-24 Jesus has some strong words about making things right with one another. Why? Check it out here...
Being a sower is an identity. Is it an identity we take seriously? Jesus describes 4 soils in this passage which soil describes me as a listener and learner?
James share how God has been at work in his life from beginning to the present. He does a great job telling God's story!
Where Jesus goes, He goes as Lord. Jesus is Lord and has placed us in unique places and relationships for His sake. Let's be faithful to be at work with the Lord in our friendships and influence and be influenced by those around us for His sake. Let's take Discipleship into our Friendships!
Often times we get out in front of God and overthink and worry about the future. Jared shares some great lessons on wrestling with God on the future.
Life will inevitably throw us and challenge us, How can we be unshakeable during times of challenge and trials? El Bean gives us a great acronym and leads a discussion on connecting with Jesus in order to be Unshakeable!
What is witnessing, why should we do it, and how do we do it. Steven shares some great lessons that the Lord has been teaching him in the area of Witnessing
As disciples of Jesus we need training, but training for what or how does this training work? Our training should result in us maturing and ultimately becoming like Jesus.
Seth reflects upon his time at Fort Bragg and shares 4 key things God taught him while serving God and country.
How do we know what to do and when to do it, especially when the times are so tumultuous?
What do Marshmallows have to do with following Jesus? Check out the video and find out!
What do we do when we don't understand who God is, what He is doing and what He wants us to do? Seth Brown takes a look at Psalm 119 to answer those questions for us!
The OT is boring? I don't think so, check out this story from the OT that is still relevant today!
What does 2 Corinthians 8-9 say about giving? Steven shares some thoughts God has given him on the subject.
What are the core challenges that get in the way of following Jesus and seek Him above everything else, John takes a look at these in this message.
This memorial day let's remember our brothers and sisters who have served and given their lives for our country and our freedoms. Let's remember Jesus' sacrifice for us, and let's proclaim both of these stories to our friends and family.
Saul and David are so different? What was the core difference between these two leaders? Matthew walks us through some passages to help us see the difference. Ultimate it leads us to be more like Jesus!
What does is it look like to obey God and be assured of God's love while experiencing though times?
What do you think of when we are told we are God's Masterpiece? Jess shares her thoughts....
As life continues we are prone to become complacent. John takes a look at the life of Hezekiah to challenge us to keep pressing the kingdom. What commitments do we need to make to keep Jesus at the center and ensure we are continuing to grow and push the kingdom!
How do ensure if what we hear is true? We must go back to the scriptures. What does a greek philosopher have to do with the Bible? Check out this quick QT thought and find out!
So often as we go through life changes we can sometimes forget who we are in Christ. Jess uses the letters in I.D.E.N.T.I.T.Y. to remind us who we are in Christ regardless of whatever struggle or season of life we are in in.
Jenn describes how she was encouraged as she read through John 1. Our Lord sees us and shows Himself to us more and more...
Do we have a heart for people like Jesus? What if the real problem with evangelism is we don't love the way Jesus does? Luke 15 describes our Savior's heart, let's all become like Him!
What is it that makes God love me? While reading Daniel, the Lord led Jared on a journey of understanding why God loves us.
Dave takes a look at 2 verses in Proverbs 30. He reminds us how to remember God and to keep Him in the proper place in our lives.
As people we are prone to idol worship. Even when it doesn't fulfill us we double up our efforts. How can we enjoy God in the every day grind of life?
What does Jesus actually call us to when he invites us to follow Him. Matthew leads us on a discussion of all the key aspects of the call Jesus gives us to follow Him. Mark 1:14-17
John Snyder talks with Andrew Stroud, founder of Into the Harvest on the topic of creative obedience to Jesus during uncertain times. More specifically, they discuss the need and tips on how to gather, grow, and go while in self-quarantine.
Jess shares some recent challenges COVID-19 has caused and how God has spoken His truth into her life during this time.
Levi Jones talks about what it looks like to truly Thrive in our relationship with Jesus and not just Survive. Do you have someone who is investing in you? Are you paying this forward to others by investing in the next generation? Not convinced you should? Check out this message!
In this QT thought Seth shares some thoughts about John 5:39-40. Are we involved in studying the scriptures to know the Father more, or to be esteemed more by men?
In the book of Jude we are challenged to contend earnestly for our faith. Why? People have crept in and have turned the grace of our God into to something that it isn't. Let's be faithful to build ourselves up in our faith and proclaim that faith to those around us.
Matthew Clark describes God's training plan as he teaches through Deuteronomy Chapter 8.
Marilyn Coffield woke up shortly after Social distancing due to the Corona virus began. She knew God wanted to speak to her out of Exodus 14. Here are her thoughts...
Dave Lalka share his thoughts from the Lord on what he is learning from James 4.13-16. Are we really open to what God is doing in our lives? Do we really seek His purposes?
Jeremy McPhillips shares with us His QT thoughts from Psalm 25. He challenges us to go to God and enjoy Him. To abide in Him, trade rucksacks. Is the ministry you are doing out of a natural relationship with God. Your time with God ought to always lead you to love people! If you would like to see the video: https://youtu.be/MlF-DWh6-L8
Seth Brown challenges us as God has challenged him as he has read through the book of Esther in his Quiet Times.
Cynthia Heald shares her thoughts on what it looks like to Live like Jesus. Can people see Jesus at work in our lives? 1 John 2:5-6
Trading the vehicle for the destination... Today's QT thought helps us keep in perspective why we make Disciple-makers so that those who do not know Jesus can be found....
What an honor we have to meet with God and have Him speak into the everyday situations we face in life. Nothing like a Pandemic to make you more attentive to God...
Matthew Clark challenges us to take an entire Bible approach to understand God and His character. How does love and obedience work together in concert? What are the pitfalls?
John shares that you need to go deep in the word or else: You'll have to rely on your own wisdom You'll have to rely on the wisdom of others You'll miss God's plan to use you
This message is about exploring some of the things God may be doing in our world during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are being called to trust in Him and to be creatively obedient.
Dave Perry has been laboring for over 30 years in Rio Grande Ohio. He's a great example of a man who has sought to be faithful to God as a traditional income laborer. Be inspired and challenged.
Habe Questions? He's got Answers. Cecil takes questions and answers as the Lord leads him.
Cecil Bean has been raising up generations of DiscipleMakers for decades. This message is him sharing his personal testimony and best practices he has learned as he has been faithful to be like Jesus.
Over a one year long deployment lots of things can change. Matthew Clark shares with us how God changed him and used the deployment to help him become more like Jesus.
Seth Brown shares how he came to know our Lord Jesus Christ and how he has grown since becoming a disciple.
Jared Massie talks about how we become Fishers of men, fishing everywhere we go. He also shares a tool to use when sharing the Gospel
Levi Jones talks about how The word of God is critical to being equipped for the work God has called us to.
Dave Lalka shares what God has been teaching on the key aspects of being established in your faith in Jesus Christ
John Snyder teaches through the key reasons why the group gathers on Tuesday night together. The illustration is known as the Three Es and takes an in depth look at Colossians 1:28-29.
Dave Lalka and Seth Brown share the lessons they learned and takeaways from their trip to the MLK Conference on Lordship