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Four Fatal Flaws in the Four Spiritual Laws

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Living With Purpose

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! The devil is always at work. Most of us are aware of the tools he uses, though we will brush up on those today. And Jesus can help us see how to refute them. But the most important think Jesus shows us is the power of mission orientations. Jesus was living with purpose. He knew why He was here and what He was growing into and becoming. To let the devil in, would not just be sin, it would be sabotage, and Jesus wasn't interested in that at all. For you and me, the greatest strength we have to keep from going the direction

Christian single parenthood...a conversation with Donna DeHoog

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail I meet several single parents and they have my full admiration, but I must admit I don't know exactly how to serve them best. This week I talk to Donna DeHoog, a single mother of two teenage boys about how she raises her boys, has a full time job, runs a small farm, and keeps everything together and glorfiies God in the process. She's someone I truly admire. Support the show

S2 E13 - Tell Me What I Want To Hear

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I use YouTube all of the time for so many reasons. Well as I was using it today, I noticed something was missing: you could no longer see how many dislikes a video had. I've used that to gauge the credibility of a channel many times, especially tech reviews or how to videos. The reason YouTube gave for doing this? They did not want to contribute to "hostility" or "hate speech". So essentially what they just said is that if you don't like something or disagree, it's hateful. We'd rather just be told what we want to hear than be challenged or corrected. Well...it's not different

"Ecumenicalism" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Join me as I continue to discuss ecumenicalism, especially the dangers and how to accomplish the same goals Biblically.

Episode 140 - "I Don't Use Recipes"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Solidify Your Marital Foundation How important is it for couples to stay on the same page? What's God's recipe for marriage? And just how serious are covenants made before God? This week's conversation follows the study guide for session one of Training Wheels. We take on the Heavy Word "covenant" and learn that faithful love for our spouses starts in our spirits. We start with what Jesus Said about becoming "one flesh" and end by sharing how we've dealt with disagreements in our marriages through the years. We hope you find the new format helpful and encourage you to take a look at our downlo

S2 E12 - Wordle

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I'm playing it, and I'm sure many of you are playing it. It's the new word game called wordle, where you have six attempts to correctly guess the word of the day. The interesting thing is how quickly this has caught on, and how everyone shares their results on social media - usually right at the start of the day. Actually, 4 out of 5 people start their day by grabbing their phones. Why? Because we feel the need to be connected to others. Well...what is more important than connecting with God before anything else? Jesus gives us a pattern in his own ministry, that even though h

Jesus, the Resurrection and Life - John 11

Jeff · Working with the Word

In a climactic moment of His ministry, Jesus overcame the greatest crisis humanity has ever faced - death. From the very beginning Jesus has claimed to bring "eternal life," so Jesus raised Lazarus to provide powerful proof of His life-giving power. Yet this amazing miracle also plays into God's plan for Jesus to be rejected and ultimately killed Himself. Resource Credits The Christian Standard Bible Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federall

Psalm 39

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Key Themes in Psalm 39 Silence- 39:1-3, 9, 12 Brevity of Life- 39:4-6, 11, 12 Sin and suffering- 39:8-11 Jesus fulfills Psalm 39 This ending is answered in the resurrection of Jesus. This psalm reveals “the bewilderment about man that was only finally dispelled when the Word became flesh, and when the gospel brought life and immortality to light” Kidner, 156. 39:1-2, 9 Jesus’ silence when on trial- Matt. 26:62-64; 27:11-14. 39:2 His silence did not eliminate Jesus’ grief - Matt. 26:37-38. 39:8 Jesus brings forgiveness for our transgression. He solves the problem of our sin- Acts 13:39; Rom. 4:

S2 E11 - A Gallon of Water a Day

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I just recently started drinking a gallon of water a day, and I feel so much better! Generally people don't drink enough water, instead we drink what tastes good even though we know it's bad for us. It makes no sense, we know what we need, and yet we neglect it. We weren't desinged to fill ourselves with sugar & caffine primarily, we need water. Well...we weren't desinged to follow our sinful cravings, but to fill ourselves with the Lord. We need God, and yet most neglect him. We follow our temporary passions, even though we pay for it & it ultimately leads to death. But it's

"Ecumenicalism" with Matthew Allen

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Join Matthew Allen and myself as we discuss the word ecumenicalism. It's a big word with big consequences if we don't understand how to do it correctly.

ETERNITY: A time for everything. "Centennial." Mahler's 2nd. The Game of Life.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! In some ways this week’s installment is a follow-up to last week’s. We discussed the concept of “Big” last week. And there’s nothing bigger than eternity. This week we will discuss the secret to life, according to the wisest man to ever live; how Native American philosophy, as narrated by James Michener, strangely mirrors the Bible; how you can be resurrected and not go to heaven, at least according to one composer; and a game from my childhood that reminds me why I play. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Ch

S2 E10 - Undercover Boss

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail While Kylie was gone to Texas over the weekend, I caught up on a show I havn't watched in a while: Undercover Boss. The premise of the show is that a CEO, founder, or president of a company goes undercover as an employee of their own business. In doing so, they discover the needs of those far below them, and then after revealing who they are bless these individuals by going above and beyond rewarding them. Well...the best episode isn't a part of this show, it's recorded for us in Scripture. God literally became flesh and dwelt among us. He subjected himself to his own creation

The Russian Judge

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Okay, I really put this one off. It feels off brand to talk about downers in our lives. However, they are a reality in our lives. There are people who just seem to be negative, who don't believe in us, and who render judgments against us that simply are not fair. The truth is, in such cases, there is something not well in them. I hope that it triggers missions of mercy on our part, instead of anger. But also, you can't take their word and let it change you. - Who is "The Russian Judge"? - Why are negative people the way t

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Think on these things...a conversation with Ann Hoover

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail How does God guard your mind? I think many of us overlook this passage in Romans, but Ann Hoover understands this passage and Paul's instruction to think on good things in a different way. As someone who was diagonsed as an asymptomatic bipolar disorder victim. Ann is also a true spiritual encourager. She is a mom, a Christian and someone who makes you better because you know her. Support the show

S2 E9 - Don't Take Your Spouse For Granted

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Yesterday was my wife's 27th birthday, and we spent the day celebrating her. But to be honest, we should celebrate her everyday. I cannot beleive how blessed I am to be married to Kylie. She is a godly, serving, faithful, hard working, loving woman. She is the greatest wife, mother, and friend. Well...I am sure that many of you feel the same way about your spouse, and you should! Scripture reminds us never to take our spouse for granted, but to value them and praise them! So many people value all the wrong things in a relationship, but when we value what God values, marriage c

"Righteousness" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We dig a little deeper into the concept of righteousness and our need for it if we are going to be blessed by God.

Episode 139 - "I Can’t Turn!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Support, Shepherd, and Send Out Our Kids What does it really mean to "train up" a child, and what does that have to do with Hanukkah, NASA shuttle launches, and kids getting their way? This week we aim to set the trajectory for our kids and give them momentum, as we introduce our first Guided Study. It's a thirteen-session dive into biblical parenting we call "Training Wheels," and we can't wait to get started! As we prepare for session one, we look at two famous parenting passages (Eph. 6:1-4 and Prov. 22:6). Watch for Daily Download videos starting next week, and if you know any parents that

Psalm 38

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This Psalm repeatedly references David's sickness- 38:3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 17. He is suffering intensely. He is suffering because of his sin- 38:3, 4, 5, 18. This is not to say all suffering is directly connected to our personal sin. The book of Job shows that is not true. However, we cannot say that there is no connection between personal sin and suffering either. David experiences it right here. His enemies add to his pain- 38:12, 16, 19, 20 - while his friends stand far off- 38:11. Jesus experienced the suffering the author of Psalm 38 experienced: His friends forsook Him- Matt. 26:55-56, 58;

Jesus the Good Shepherd - John 10

Jeff · Working with the Word

This chapter is filled with rich instruction and illustration. Jesus is the gate. Jesus is the good shepherd. Jesus' enemies are the thieves. Jesus' disciples are the sheep. But what do all these figures mean? What do they communicate about our relationship with God? And how did Jesus' teaching here further divide the crowds? Resource Credits The Christian Standard Bible Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Hol

S2 E8 - Out of the Mouth of Babes

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail This morning was full of some wonderful teaching moments, and all of them came from children. The first was when my daughter brought the Bible to my wife, asking questions about Jesus and wanting her mommy to teach her. She concluded for Jesus to do what he did, he must be her best friend. The second was seeing a video of a friend's 5 year old son opening up the Bible and "preaching" to everyone, it was precious. Well...there is something special about the praise that comes from the mouth of babes. Even in the days of Jesus, those that should have praised him did not, but the

"Righteousness" with Jonathan Caldwell

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We hear a lot about righteousness in the Bible, but do we always understand it. Join Jonathan Caldwell and myself as we discuss this common but commonly misunderstood word.

BIG: Big faith. "Texas." Gustav Mahler. Ticket to Ride: Europe.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! They say everything is bigger in Texas. The bluster, the egos, the steaks, the belt buckles. You name it, we can supersize it. But bigger comes with its problems — big commitments, big disappointments, big failures and big consequences among them. This week we will discuss big faith and why you should be trying to find it; big dreams that have always characterized the Lone Star State; big work from the greatest composer you’ve never heard of; and the big version of an old favorite. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive ch

S2 E7 - Elder, Shepherd, Overseer, & Steward

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Tonight I have my yearly review with my elders, and I am so excited to sit down with them. Our relationship is not run like an employeer to an employee, because the church is not a business, it's a family. These men care for my soul, as well as those of the rest of the church, and have dedicated themselves to helping us grow as we should. Well...God's desire is for such men to lead in every church. As spiritual fathers, shepherds, overseers, and stewards - these men tirelessly and selflessly tend to every spiritual need of the children of God. As a result, we must learn as the