In our continuing study of the Gospel of John we will dig into the story of Mary anointing Jesus with pure spikenard. The account is found in John 12:1-8 and is one of the most wonderful expressions of worship in the Bible. Mary’s extravagant devotion is an example to inspire anyone that wants to be a true follower of Jesus. This study is sure to challenge your faith and devotion to Jesus.
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The topic of today’s podcast will be Jesus’ famous statements that are found in the eighth chapter John, verses 32 and 36. These verses address the miracle of the freedom that Jesus gives to all of those who are His true followers. We will be studying verses 25 through 36 but the highlight of this message is that whosoever the Son sets free is free indeed.
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This is part two of the story about the woman at the well that is found in chapter four of the Gospel of John. We will be studying verses 25-42 where we will see the Samaritan woman be shocked by Jesus’ bold confession that He was the long anticipated Messiah. By reaching out to one woman Jesus was able to reach a whole town as authentic revival swept through the area. We will also deal with some very radical teaching Jesus presents to His disciples that takes place in the middle of His ministry to the Samaritans. This message will definitely stir you.
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John chapter three verses one through three are the focus of this study. We will meet Nicodemus and begin listening to the dialog between this prominent Pharisee and Jesus. The main topic of this lesson is on what it means to be born again. We will look at the radical nature of Christ’s teaching on this all important issue. If you want to make heaven your home then you do not want to miss this podcast.
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In today’s lesson we will study the remainder of the first chapter of the Gospel of John. Verses 35-39 are about two of John the Baptist’s disciples that end up following Jesus. In verses 40 to 51 we will see how Simon, Philip and Nathanael came to follow Jesus. There are some wonderful truths that can be gleaned from this portion of Scripture so don’t miss it.
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In this podcast we will study Jn. 1:15-34. A couple of the topics we will look at has to do with John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus and about himself. We will close out this lesson by bringing some practical application and this is always important. It is one thing to teach what God’s Word says and another to see how it applies to our lives in the world in which we live. So take a listen and grow. You will not be disappointed.
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Today we are beginning a new series on the Gospel of John. The content of the first lesson in this series is the introduction to the Gospel. Though today’s study is not earthshaking or soul-inspiring it is very interesting and you will enjoy it. We will examine who wrote the book, when it was written, to whom it was written and why it was written. All this lays a foundation for what we will be studying in the weeks and months to come so don’t miss it.
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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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In today’s lesson we will study the first half of First Peter 3:15. At this juncture in Peter’s teaching he makes a point that is of tremendous importance to the subject of persecution, but is also of paramount importance to being a true follower of Jesus. That portion of Scripture reads, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.” I guarantee that this study will challenge you.
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Today we will study what Peter has to say to husbands which is found in First Peter 3:7. This is a very challenging message for men and husbands. It is also a very necessary one so that men can be the loving husbands the Lord commands them to be. There are some challenging truths presented for women as well so don’t runaway to get another latte until you have listened to this podcast.
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In today’s lesson we will be studying First Peter 2:18-20. In these verses we will learn some very practical truths on how Christians should live in the workplace. This is important since such a large amount of our life is spent in having to make a living. As a result, we should make sure we are pleasing to Jesus in all things including how we live out the faith at work. This is an important lesson to study.
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In this lesson on 1 Peter 2:7-8 we will learn that there are only two possible responses we can give to Jesus. Either we believe in Him or we refuse to believe in Him. How we live in this world is directly defined by our response. Not just that, our eternity is defined by it as well. Today’s study is of tremendous importance so do not miss it.
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Living a holy life is an integral part of being a follower of Jesus. But who is it that calls us to live a holy life? Answering this very important question will be a major part of today’s study. We will also look at how we can draw near to God, which is the prize of the true faith.
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What does it mean to be born again? How should a person live that has been truly born again? We will look at what Peter has to say on what it means to be born again. One important thing that we will learn is that holiness is an integral part of the Biblical definition. There is also much more to the subject so listen and learn.
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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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For the last 41 weeks we have been studying The Radical Jesus. We learned that Jesus is absolutely radical and that all those who would be true followers of Jesus are called to be like Jesus–to be Christlike. The simple conclusion to the fact that Jesus is radical is that His followers should be radical like Jesus. Today we conclude this study by bringing some practical application from what we have learned. Next week we will begin a new teaching series.
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Today we will begin a new section in our continuing study on The Radical Jesus, which is on Radical Discipleship. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? I will strive to answer this very important question by looking at what Jesus taught on the subject.
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Last week we began a new section in our study on Radical Pursuit which is about God’s pursuit of mankind and our pursuit of Him. In last week’s lesson we examined God pursuit of mankind and in today’s study we will look at man’s response to God’s pursuit of us.
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One of the great truths of the Gospel is that Jesus purchased humanity with His own blood so they could walk triumphantly over the power of sin. Tragically though, there are many who never overcome habitual sin because they get stuck in a rut of apathy and hopelessness. The truth is that they
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In today’s podcast we are going to dig into the very important subject that prayer is all about relationship with God. We will then examine what it means to enjoy God. There is no greater privilege given to mankind than to walk with Him in unbroken fellowship. In this podcast I will debut a song from Bart and Tricia’s CD “Beauty All Around.” It’s called, “Into Your Presence.”
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The spiritual condition of a local church is ultimately determined by the spiritual life of the pastor and people. At the core of this issue is the subject of prayer. People and churches can rise no higher spiritually then their prayer life. In today’s podcast we will focus on prayer and the local church. If you want to know why the church is in the condition it is in then you need to listen to this teaching.
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In today’s study on prayer we will see how true prayer is all about relationship with Jesus. We will also look at prayer and the pastor and then close with a brief examination in how prayer affects the spiritual condition of the family. You will be challenged by this podcast.
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This is the last podcast of 2015 and we are stating a new section in our continuing study on The Radical Jesus. For the next few weeks we will be examining the subject of Radical Prayer. In today’s lesson we will lay the foundation of our teaching on the radical nature of prayer by learning from Jesus who is our ultimate and perfect example. If you want to grow in the power of prayer then listen to these podcasts on prayer.
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In today’s lesson we will look at some practical ways how genuine Christians are to sacrifice their lives for Jesus. We will learn how Christ’s life is the perfect example and standard of how true followers of Jesus are to live. We will dig into a couple of Christ’s parables that teach us what it means to sacrifice ourselves for Jesus. Then we will examine a little of Paul’s teaching on the matter. In this fallen world suffering and sacrifice are realities from which nobody can escape. The question is, “Who will we sacrifice and suffer for.” This question is clearly answered in a very practical way.
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