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Psalm 54

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This brief psalm calls on the LORD to save David from distress. The historical situation is described in I Samuel 23:19-29; 26:1-25. The men of Ziph are from Judah which is David's own tribe. They twice betray David to Saul. Where else can David look for help except to God? 54:1-2 Pleas for God to save Him from distress 54:3 A description of violent men who seek HIs life 54:4-5 He looks to God as His helper and His strength 54:6-7 He offers thanksgiving to God for victory.

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So Will I

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Happy Thursday to you! Two quick things to share. I will be at the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, TX June 17th-19th. Friday night at 7pm. Saturday beginning at 10:30am. And Sunday beginning at 9am. Come join us as we sing and pray and study renovating our spirits to go on beautiful missions of mercy in Jesus' mighty name. Today I want to share with you one of the most beautifully encouraging songs I've ever heard. Everything God has made around us, and everything God did in sending His Son, declares His glory

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EVIL: Idolatry and sex. "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde." Satan's world. Cthulhu.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! There is evil in the world. I remember President George W. Bush getting in a lot of trouble saying that 20 years ago. But he was right then, and he’s right now. This week we will discuss my theory on why the ones who knew God best rejected Him the most; how Dr. Jeckyl thought he could have his cake and eat it too; why I insist on saying Satan is ruling in the world today; and why we avoid one of the most beloved characters in the board gaming world. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Tex

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Possible With God

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Have you ever read the Francis Chan book, Crazy Love? It will challenge you. He really makes us look at our life here in America and if we let our prosperity harden our hearts and keep us in a lukewarm state. Actually, it is a super challenging read and exposes a lot of work needed in most of us. But it also asks you to renovate your heart. If we can develop a heart for crazy love for God, and crazy love for people - loving them like God loves them - we can reach incredible charitable heights. Today I ask you to go on a j

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S2 E47 - Guest Episode with Adam Shanks

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Well, just as soon as I’m back from vacation, I’m turning right around and going back out of town once again. I’ll be wheels up tomorrow in route to Colorado, where I will be heading up a youth lectureship with the Pratt Parkway Christians that meet in the in city of Erie. I am so looking forward to my time there, not only to catch up with some old friends, but to make many new ones as well. As I like to frequently say about the Lord’s church, “It’s a small world, and a big family.” While originally, I was planning to drop a podcast with me at the helm once again today, becaus

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SPIES: Kadesh-Barnea. "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." Banana republics and banana pudding. Covert.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Spy stories have always fascinated me — the subterfuge, the twists and turns, the idea of being involved in something bigger than yourself. I’m largely over that, though, and this week I’ll tell you why. We will cover the challenges of getting too much information; the sacrifices that must be made for the cause; the moral dilemma of banana pudding; and the options available to us when we are in over our heads. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Hea

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"Born Again" - Baker

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

The phrase "born again" is often thrown around as a plea for someone to be saved. Jesus uses the phrase when He speaks to Nicodemus. Is this what He meant? Join Nolan Baker and myself as we discuss this oft misused phrase.

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Community is Crucial

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Today is a hard one. I need to talk to you about the school shooting in Uvalde, TX on Tuesday May 24th. An 18 year old young man shot and killed 19 kids and two adults. 17 others are currently in the hospital with injuries. Sadly, this is not an altogether isolated event. Increased violence by damaged, angry youth is more apparent every year in our country. What is happening and how can we fix it? Politics is something to discuss, but not today. Prayer is important to emphasize, but is that the limit of our ability to hel

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Psalm 53

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is a twin to Psalm 14 but it is not an identical twin. The Psalms go separate ways in Psalm 14:5-6 and Psalm 53:5. I will argue that there is a slightly different emphasis in these psalms and that both fit into different contexts. One example that I do not point out on the podcast is that both Psalms use a Hebrew word that means shame. The word is used in Psalm 14:6 to describe how the wicked seek to shame the afflicted but the LORD will be the refuge of the afflicted. Psalm 14 stresses the deliverance of the righteous. Psalm 53:5 uses the same term about how God will put to shame t

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S2 E46 - Guest Episode With Hal Hammons

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail We will be returning from our vacation tomorrow, but are still enjoying our time in the mountains! So, today, you have another special treat for the second week in a row. My good friend Hal Hammons of the Citizens of Heaven podcast is taking up the microphone today. Who knew a dog's special diet that excludes chicken could teach us so much about our spiritual diet and what we take in? You don't want to miss this episode! Thank you Hal - you have greatly encouraged me and all of our listeners! #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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THE SKIES: Psalm 8 and telescopes. "Contact." Starlight. Clank! In Space.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! The Bible speaks of three “heavens” — the one with birds and clouds, the one with the sun, moon and stars; and the one where God dwells. We will touch them all this week. We will discuss Psalm 8 and how we may have our telescopes pointed in the wrong direction; Carl Sagan’s idea of God and how woefully short it falls; one of the best arguments against the six-day creation, and my argument against that; and how making the most of your time on earth can cause you to miss the only voyage that matters. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the L

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Three Phone Calls

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Today we turn our gaze toward the future. One day you and I will leave this earth. When we do, most likely, the letter of our lives will be fully written and handed to our family and friends to live with for the rest of their lives. We aren't sending a letter back to ourselves but forward to our family. The question is, what will be written there? Will we seed hope in them? Will they draw joy from the choices in our lives, eternal and heavenly joy? Or will we leave them with doubt and fear? We can't go back into our past

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