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Psalm 35 C

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Three main points that we make in this our third podcast on Psalm 35. 1. Jesus experienced the pain and suffering David spoke of on a level deeper than he ever did See vs. 7, 11, 12, 15 especially 2. Jesus did not curse because of this suffering but He called for a blessing instead This is not to criticize imprecatory prayers, but it is to say that is not what Jesus engaged in. Jesus took the curse upon Himself- Galatians 3:13/ Deuteronomy 21:22-23 Jesus called for mercy for those who tormented Him- Luke 23:34 3. Jesus fulfills Psalm 35 via HIs death and resurrection 35:13 Jesus humbled Himsel

BULLIES: David and Bathsheba. "Mutiny on the Bounty." Mars Hill. Mystery House.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Bullies are people who take what they want at the expense of the weak. From the short kid on the playground to the minimum-wage worker to the next nation in the path of a warmonger, most of us have suffered bullying. And many of us have inflicted it. This week we discuss David’s failed and selfish leadership; the pros and cons of public whippings; the downfall of a mega-church and its mega-pastor; and the real bully at the Hammons game table (the name may surprise you). Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Chri

Episode #103 - Disciples Amongst Disaster

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Over the weekend, catastrophe struck four different states - especially the towns of Bowling Green & Mayfield, Kentucky. The largest tornado on record, along with many others, touch down and wreaked havoc upon the lives of thousands. 18 billion dollars in damage & over 100 lives lost as a result, many are left trying to pick up the broken pieces of their life. How do we respond to such tragedy? Well...just as the Christians did in the first century when disaster struck. When disaster arises, disciples act. Each of us, as we have the ability, have the opportunity & responsibili

Circles of Importance

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! To me, there is nothing more important I could share with you right now than these circles of importance. 2021 is almost over, but it is not over yet. This is an amazing time to asses our priority and value system and then see how we've done this year with our words and actions. But we can also start making efforts, changes, today and start the New Year in stride! If you were asked to write do the four most important things in the world to you, in order, what would that look like. I don't mean what people say you should w

What I've learned Spending a Year with Jesus

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Psalm 35 B - Can we pray calling judgment on the wicked?

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This Psalm calls down curses upon those who have opposed the Psalmist. See verses 1-8, 26. Sometimes we hear that these prayers were acceptable in the Old Testament but they are not acceptable today. In the OT God's people were encouraged to love their enemies- Exodus 23:4-5; Prov. 25:21-22. In the OT God's people were forbidden from taking personal vengeance- Proverbs 20:22; 24:29. In the NT we find God's people calling down curses upon the wicked- I Cor. 16:22; Galatians 1:8-9; 5:12; Rev. 6:9-10. In the NT we find rejoicing at the fall of evil and wicked people- Rev. 18:20; 19:1-6 This is no

Thinking fast and slow

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Are you sure you know what you think you know? This week I examine what it means to think fast and slow. Support the show

Episode 134 - "Different Definition of Fun"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Learn From the Lord Throughout Your Life How does God draw us to Christ? What's the difference between learning a subject and learning a person (Eph. 4:20)? And how do we get off track when we make discipleship a competition? This week we kick off four weeks on lifelong learning, beginning with a discussion of discipleship that takes us from "old man problems" to our continuing education in faith and grace. We start with a Like the Teacher segment that leads us on a scavenger hunt and reminds us what a gift it is to be "taught by God" (John 6:45). Then we dive into some deep thoughts about dea

JOCKS: Part 2, with BJ Sipe, Terry Francis and Peyton Francis

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! In the western corner, representing the Oregon Ducks, we have BJ Sipe, host of the Set Your Mind Above Podcast and evangelist with the church of Christ in Danville, KY. In the eastern corner, representing the Tennessee Volunteers, we have Terry Francis, preacher for the church of Christ in Chelsea, Alabama, and his son Peyton. In the second half of our conversation, we debate the merits and demerits of football. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of H

Psalm 35

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me. In this Psalm David describes how he was mistreated, lied about, pursued by wicked people. Frequently through the Psalm David will affirm his innocence- vs. 7, 7, 11, 13-14, He calls on God to rescue him and to judge those who are mistreating him- vs. 3, 4-8, 26 He calls on God to bring the same kind of judgment upon the wicked that they are bringing upon him. We sometimes call this lex talionis. Lex talionis is literally law of the tooth. We used it to speak of how in God's justice the punishment often

Bible Study with Family, With Eddie and Hannah Jinks

Jeff · Working with the Word

Our "Bible Study in Relationships" series continues in a conversation about teaching our families, especially our children, God's story. Eddie and Hannah Jinks have 3 children of their own (plus one on the way) and help us think through our priorities and planning. How do we as parents prepare our own hearts first? How do moms and dads work as a team? What are some tools that can help us along the way? Resource Mentioned Mommy and Me Bible Class Creation to Revelation Music Credits "Faith" by Vibe Tracks "Skyfall, City of Dreams" by John Tadlock "Cafe Terrace at Night" by John Tadlock "The Sta

JOCKS: Part 1, with BJ Sipe, Terry Francis and Peyton Francis

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Last month we discussed Nerds; this week we flip the coin over. Sitting in with me are the biggest sports fans and occasional participants I could find. BJ Sipe preaches for the church of Christ in Danville, KY. He also hosts the Set Your Mind Above podcast. Terry and Peyton Francis co-host the Pork and Son podcast, focusing on sports in general, Tennessee football in particular. Terry also preaches for the church of Christ in Chelsea, Alabama. In part 1, we discuss Samson, the greatest athlete in the Bible, as an archetype of the sort

S4 Ep7 - Justin Dobbs Talks Workbook Design

Justin Dobbs · Inroads

Stuart Peck sits down with Justin Dobbs an editor and writer with Appian Media. They discuss the importance of good design and why it's valuable to give kids an understanding of the lands of the Bible. For every $100 donation to Appian Media between November 30 - December 7, 2021 we're going to donate a Lessons from the Land Family Study Pack to a sacred selections family. To learn more visit appianmedia.org/giving-tuesday! Support the show

What Young People Want to Know about Marriage

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Winning In Mind

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Lanny Bassham was an olympic gold medalist in rifle shooting. He holds tons of records and is a National champion. Throughout his life, he has interviewed and studied winners. He sought to unlock the mentality within those who reached their goals. The results are a book called "With Winning In Mind." I highly recommend this book, especially for athletes. As we explore it today, there is one idea that stands above the rest: process not outcome. We will dig in on that, and apply it to long term goals as well as game day per

Episode #102 - Boarding Pass Position

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I woke up later than I had hoped this morning, and so I wasn't able to check in immediately at 6:50 AM for my flight tomorrow. I still got a decent boarding pass, but at the end of the day it really doesn't matter where I sit. The plane goes to the same place for the first person & last person on board. Well...our salvation works the same way. You do not get a "better position" in heaven for doing more good works or being a Christian longer. We all have the same hope in Jesus Christ, from the first to the last, just make sure you get on board. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

S4 Ep6 - Barry Britnell Talks Kids Bible Curriculum

Barry Britnell · Inroads

Stuart Peck sits down to talk with Barry. Britnell. He's the host of Appian Media's Lessons from the Land children's videos. He talks about production over the summer of 2021 and how this idea of creating a video curriculum specifically for kids first came about. For every $100 donation to Appian Media between November 30 - December 7, 2021 we're going to donate a Lessons from the Land Family Study Pack to a sacred selections family. To learn more visit appianmedia.org/giving-tuesday! Support the show

The Parent Struggle

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Being a parent isn't for sissies. This week I talk about some ideas I have about being a parent, especially at a time of difficulty. Support the show

Episode #101 - Dude, Where's My Ladder?

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail When we returned home last weekend, everything was as we left it...except one thing that was missing: the ladder we borred from Randy. Was it stolen? Did I misplace it? Were other things missing? Our minds went haywire. As it turns out, the truth was much simpler: a neighbor borrowed it, whom I had already asked if he needed it before we left. Usually the things we worry about never really are true, are they? Well...maybe that's why Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow, because our minds are concerned with fiction, not reality. We need to give Jesus control over our thou

Episode 133 - "Bring It On, Bear!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Learn the Leadership Style of Christ What does Jesus mean when he says he knows his sheep by name? And what gives us the right to lead anyone? On this episode, our sights are set on the Lord’s shepherding and how to imitate it in our own spheres of influence. This week’s Poetry in Motion dives into some of the most beloved words ever penned, as we find encouragement in God’s care and protection in the 23rd psalm. From fighting bears to cooking competitions, our Through the Week challenges force us to strain and grow as parents, friends, and teachers. It left us asking: Are we still just showin

Psalm 34

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm speaks of the fear- vs. 4- troubles- vs. 6, 17- afflictions - vs. 19- of the righteous. This psalm speaks of the LORD delivering and rescuing His people from afflictions- vs. 4, 6, 17, 19. Psalm 34 speaks of God protecting HIs people- vs. 7, 9, 10, 15, 20, 22. This psalm speaks of God judging the wicked- vs. 16, 21. Psalm 34:20 is applied to Christ's death on the cross- John 19:36 and context. John 19:36 also applies to Jesus fulfilling the picture of the Passover Lamb in Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12. But Jesus also fulfills the picture of the righteous sufferer in the Psalms. The abo

S4 Ep5 - David Carrozza Talks Sacred Selections and Adoption

Sacred Selections · Inroads

Craig Dehut sits down with David Carrozza one of the founders of Sacred Selections to talk about the power of adoption and getting orphans into Christian homes. He shares their origin story and what's next for the organization. For every $100 donation to Appian Media between November 30 - December 7, 2021 we're going to donate a Lessons from the Land Family Study Pack to a sacred selections family. To learn more visit appianmedia.org/giving-tuesday! Support the show

ANGER: "Angry Words." "The Punch." Dash cam. Diplomacy.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Ephesians 4:26 reads, “Be angry, and yet do not sin.” I fear sometimes we effectively leave off the second half of that sentence. The fact is, giving in to anger is just as bad as giving in to lust or envy. God’s words to Cain ring true for us: “You must master it.” This week we will discuss choosing brotherly love over angry words; a single outburst that radically changed two lives; my unhealthy obsession with dash cam footage; and the board game most likely to lead to literal bloodshed. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods D

Episode #100 - Rotting Meat

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail We came back from our extended holiday in the mountains to an unfortunate surprise. For several days we walked past our deep freeze in the garage assuming everything was fine, but when I oppened the lid to pull something out...everything was rotting. It had broken and stopped cooling while we were gone, and everything thawed and was destroyed. Well...sometimes we are like that deep freeze. Everything appears fine to others around us, but inside we are falling apart and rotting away. No matter what others think of you or who admires you, the only thing that matters is what God,

Bull Named Fumanchu

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! A friend of mine just learned that he has terminal cancer. He wrote a letter to his church friends and it was tremendous. He doesn't regret what he didn't do. He's only sad that he cannot continue doing what he has chosen for his life. That is powerful to me. Would it be that way for me? How about you? If you knew this was your last weeks on this earth, what would you do? This episode explores that important territory: how to live like you were dying. Maybe I would ride a bull named Fu Manchu... probably not. But I would