John 18:1-18 is about Jesus’ arrest while in the Garden of Gethsemane. Of course, we will be looking at the wonderful Savior and the majestic and courageous way that He deals with His arrest. Every Christian needs to know these truths that will come out in this episode because they are part of the foundation of what our faith is all about.
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In this lesson we will study John 16:1-8. Jesus addresses two subjects in these verses and they are interwoven with each other–they are persecution and the Holy Spirit. Jesus did this on purpose because the Holy Spirit is needed in the life of every true believer, but He is uniquely needed in the lives of those who are persecuted for Christ. This is a soul-stirring message.
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In this study we begin looking at John 13:35, “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” This very challenging verse presents to us the mark of a true follower of Jesus and we will learn what this means. Then we will move on to chapter 14:1-3 and dig into what Jesus meant by His statement, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” Then we will close out the podcast highlighting the theme of verses two and three that are about a longing for heaven. This is a very moving lesson, so don’t miss it.
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In this podcast we will see Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead and all the drama that leads up to this phenomenal miracle. The truths that are in this section of Scripture are life changing if we will live them out. This message can change your life.
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In this podcast we will begin studying John chapter eleven. We will look the events that lead up to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He will make the bold and wonderful claim that He is the resurrection and the life. With this declaration He once again present the absolute and exclusive claim that He is the only Savior and the only way to heaven. This is a soul stirring message, so don’t miss it.
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In this lesson we will look at the majority of John chapter nine that is an account of a man who was born blind and healed by Jesus. This is an astounding story where you see the contrast between the self-righteous Pharisees and the humble blind man. It is the former blind man that comes out of this confrontation the winner, not only because he was healed by Jesus, but that he also made the Pharisees look very foolish. This is an encouraging and challenging message so don’t miss it.
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In our lesson today we will study the account of Jesus walking on the water as is found in John chapter 6. There are some very powerful and profound truths that can be gleaned out of this historical event. You will certainly be challenged by this lesson and stirred deep down in your soul.
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In today’s podcast we will finish up our study on First Peter. We will be looking at verses nine through fourteen which will span such topics as Peter’s final points on spiritual warfare to that of suffering, brotherly love and having the peace of God in our lives. Don’t miss the conclusion to Peter’s stirring letter.
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First Peter 4:18-19 are the verses we will tackle today. Peter is still on the subject of suffering for Jesus and this will take us into a couple of very challenging directions. The first being Peter’s statement that it is hard for the righteous to be saved, and then, what the end will be for those who die without Christ. We will also get into the dimension that we are to do good, not only in times of easy and peace, but even in times of great difficulty and persecution. You need to listen to this podcast.
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This week in our continuing study on First Peter we will examine verses 16-17 of chapter four. In these two verses we will deal with the very challenging subjects of not being ashamed of Jesus, especially during times of persecution, and that judgment must begin with the family of God. This is a very needed lesson for all true followers of Jesus.
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Our lesson today will take us into First Peter 4:12-15. In these verses Peter will address a little more deeply the subject of suffering, but his emphasis will be upon suffering for Jesus. We are told not to be surprised at the fiery trials that comes our way. One important point that the apostle makes about overcoming through our suffering is to have a heart that is filled with gratitude for the salvation Jesus has freely given us. We will close the podcast by applying Peter’s practical teaching that all true followers of Jesus should never be guilty of murder, theft, gossip or any kind criminal activity.
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Our study today takes us into verses one through three of First Peter chapter four. Though suffering is the primary subject Peter is dealing with he touches on a couple of important ideas that relate to this difficult issue. He begins by making Jesus the standard of the faith and that we must arm ourselves with the same mind that defined Jesus. We are to die to sin in a similar manner as Jesus died for sin. Peter goes on to teach some points on the Christian call to live the crucified life. This lesson will stir your soul.
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Today we will study First Peter chapter 3 beginning with the second half of verse 15 and finishing with verse 17. We will begin looking at the subject of living prepared by living in right fellowship with God and move on to how to live with a clear conscience before God and man. The lesson will close with examining God’s will in relation to suffering. This podcast is packed full of practical teaching that is sure to help you walk nearer to Jesus.
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First Peter 2:23-25 are the verses we will be studying in today’s podcast. We will see that Jesus is our example on how true Christians are called to respond to persecution. We will then get into the mercy and compassion He showed us and what Peter has to say about divine healing. The podcast will close with a passionate look at what it means to return to the Lord. Make sure you listen to this message.
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In keeping with our study of First Peter we come to a portion of his teaching in chapter 2 verses 21-22 that address the subject of suffering. I know that suffering is not a happy topic, so we are prone to avoid it like a plague. Yet suffering is a reality from which we cannot escape. This means that it is very wise for us to learn about suffer so that we can be victorious through it when it does come our way. In this study we will learn how we are to suffer as true followers of Jesus. You will be challenged by this lesson.
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In today’s study on First Peter we will look at chapter one, verses 14 and 15. One of the primary points we will dig into is what Peter meant when he told us to “prepare your mind for action.” He also told us to be self-controlled and to fully set our hope on Jesus and His victorious grace. There are some very challenging truths that Peter presents, so make sure you do not miss this episode.
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In today’s lesson we will study First Peter 1:6-12. There are many important points that Peter makes in these verses, but a couple of the primary ones are knowing how to rejoice in the Lord whether in good times or bad, that the trial of our faith is of great value because our faith is priceless and how to mature in genuine love. There are some very challenging truths presented in this lesson so grab hold of your Bible and listen closely.
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In lesson two of our new study on First Peter we will begin by digging into the opening thoughts of this epistle. There are some very challenging truths that Peter jumps into right from the beginning, so this podcast will prove to be an invigorating one.
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This is the introduction to our new teaching series on First Peter. Before we dig into the book itself we need to look at its author and why he wrote the book. Though this is not a fiery message, it is a very interesting one that will help you understand the apostle Peter and the very practical teaching that is a hallmark of his epistle.
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Today we are going to look at the sacrifice Christians are called to live out on a daily basis and the great sacrifices that come into our lives at various times. From the moment people become bona fide followers of Jesus they are called to live an uncompromising life of loving devotion to Him which will entail sacrifice in one form or another. Though this will be a challenging message, it will also be very encouraging.
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We are beginning a new section in our continuing study on The Radical Jesus titled Radical Sacrifice. Today’s lesson will concentrate upon the eternal dimension of Christ’s sacrifice which will reveal another aspect of His tremendous love for mankind. This section on radical sacrifice makes a smooth transition from our last topic which was on radical compassion. It is just the reality of the world in which we live that whenever compassion is shown to those in need there is sacrifice involved. This study is sure to challenge you, so give a listen and grow in your knowledge of God.
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The subject of today’s podcast may seem like a strange one, but it is actually very practical. I want to study how suffering benefits us. Specifically I want to examine how God uses suffering to help develop a godly character in believers. It is good for us to understand that the trials we experience have value and are not just seasons of meaningless pain and suffering. There is a hitch to this, suffering will only truly benefit those who love Jesus. So listen and learn how the Lord will use the trials you have had, and the ones yet to come, for your well-being.
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This week’s podcast will be sure to challenge your faith. At this juncture in our study on Character and God’s power we are looking at how suffering for Jesus is a part of Biblical Christianity. Through today’s study you will learn why Christians suffer for the faith and how the quality of our character determines how we respond. You will find this teaching to be very practical and beneficial. So listen and learn so you can grow in Christ.
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This is part fifteen in our study on Character and God’s Power. Today we will look at how suffering helps reveal the true condition of our character. We all wish that suffering and trials were not a part of life. Since we cannot escape them, we would be far better off if we learned how to live the victorious Christian life through them. Though that is God’s plan for mankind in general, it can only be fulfilled in the lives of those who are authentic followers of Jesus. You will learn through this podcast how God can use the suffering and trials you experience to draw you closer to Him so that you can overcome all of life’s challenges.
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The first Beatitude is the topic of today’s continuing study on Character and God’s Power. This is an extremely important subject for the church today. Brokenness is the foundational character trait of all character traits so its importance cannot be overstated. You will be challenged with this teaching, and if you listen closely, you might learn a truth that could change your life.
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