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In this episode we continue discussing God’s people in the days of Jeremiah. We learn about a people who have grown so callous to sin that they are worse than their pagan neighbors. How does God view His people when they act this way? We have a tendency to repeat history. So what signs should we be looking for in ourselves that make it clear we have become just like these in the days of Jeremiah? What do we do when we see that we have been using cracked cisterns rather than trusting in God as our river of life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we are in Jeremiah 1. We are looking at God’s initial call to the prophet Jeremiah and learning what it would take to be a mouthpiece for God. Jeremiah displays for us some much needed lessons on being humble servants that just want to speak the way God speaks. However, far too often we allow our own pride and thinking to get in the way of the Lord’s message. What can we learn from Jeremiah so we can be better mouthpieces for God? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are in Jeremiah 29. We examine one verse in particular that is often taken out of context and used to make a point that the text simply isn’t making. Then we look at the words of 2 false prophets in Jeremiah’s day by the name of Ahab and Zedekiah. These 2 men teach us that false teaching usually accompanies false living. From here we ask ourselves some important questions: Am I listening to false teaching that will lead me to false living? Or am I paying careful attention to what God says? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are looking at contrasting reactions to the word of God. We do this by looking at a story about Jehoiakim and then another story about Josiah. What do I do when the Bible tells me hard things? Do I ignore, close it, and act like I never read it? Or do I have the kind of heart that wants to change, and is willing to take extreme measures to make sure the word of the Lord is being followed in my life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are in Mark 10 and we look at a few encounters that people have with Jesus. From children, to a rich man, to his disciples, and finally to a blind man, we see Jesus always have something to say. But who do we identify with the most out of these interactions? Are we humble in the way we receive Jesus? Do we have too much to let go and so we don’t follow Jesus? Or are we willing to admit our need for help and ready to let go of the things we are attached to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we finish looking at what Jesus says to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We conclude chapter 3 by hearing what Jesus has to say to the church in the city of Laodicea. This church is described as being lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. What does that mean? Jesus will also tell this church that he is standing at the door and knocking. Can our churches today be like this one? What can we be doing to make Jesus feel this same way about us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We are in chapter 3 where the church in the city of Philadelphia is addressed. Jesus tells this church about an open door in front of them, which immediately reminds us of other Bible verses regarding open doors. However, when we stay in the context of Revelation 3 we understand what Jesus means by an “open door”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We begin chapter 3 by talking about the church in the city of Sardis. Jesus calls this church out for looking really good on the outside, but being spiritually dead. Can our churches be like that today? Can we have a reputation for being a good church, but in reality be a church that needs to repent and seek God’s will for them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We wrap up chapter 2 by looking at what Jesus said to the church in Thyatira. This church was tolerating what Jesus calls is a “Jezebel” - a notoriously wicked woman from the Old Testament. What is Jesus going to do about this? And what are his expectations for this church because of what they are doing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We continue in chapter 2 focusing on what Jesus says to the church in Pergamum. This church had some good things going for them, but has laid down when it came to the influence of false teachers around them. Instead of kicking out these harmful teachers, they have tolerated them. What does this tell us about the standard of teaching in our churches today? What do we do when someone starts teaching what is false? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We pick up in chapter 2 reading what Jesus said to the church in Smyrna. This church was suffering from tremendous poverty, but Jesus reminds them of how rich they truly are. Can we relate to this church? Is there something in our lives that compares to what they are going through? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first of 7 episodes where we explore the 7 churches of Asia as they are addressed in the book of Revelation. The church in Ephesus was a well-established church at this point in Christian history, and had a pretty big wake up call from Jesus. Will we repent and cling to Christ? Or will we ignore his plea to stay faithful to him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are in the 1st letter Paul writes to the Thessalonians. Paul had worked hard to establish the local churches in this area. Working with his own hands at times so he could provide for himself and others as he did the work of the Lord. In this letter Paul addresses 2 types of attitudes: either being hard-working or lazy. What does my work in the Kingdom look like? Am I as hard-working as Paul, willing to do whatever it takes to reach souls? Or am I like some of the lazy Thessalonians and relying on others to provide rather than my own two hands? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are in the book of Amos. This generation was accused of being self-indulgent and incredibly carnally minded. When we read about these people we may be tempted to throw stones and laugh at their obvious flaws. However, we have become much like the generation that Amos is preaching to. Have I become so focused on serving myself that I neglect real spiritual growth through self-denial and sacrifice? And what can I do to reverse these selfish habits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are looking at the prophet Jeremiah. In his days he had some difficult messages to deliver to the people. What made it difficult was not the clarity of the message, because God had made himself clear. The difficulty came from the stubborn people Jeremiah was sent to preach to. What does God expect from us when it comes to preaching the gospel? Can we alter the message? Or does he expect from us what he expected from Jeremiah? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.