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TOOLS: Tools in the Bible. "Destiny of the Republic" (2). Noise reduction. Concordia.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I love me a good tool. Tools give us the ability to alter the world around us. But we need to actually use them. Better yet, we need to use them well, and for the right purpose. Otherwise we just make a mess out of our garage and our life. Men love tools. We admire them. We collect them. We want to have the right tool for the job. But if are not well acquainted with the tool, or if we never start the that is of little benefit if we do not start the job. Starting the job with a poor knowledge of the tool is not much better. This week we

Three Saving Buckets

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Everybody knows we should be saving at least a small portion of money. If you are spending everything you make, you know the stress of that. I won't focus on that today. But if you are able to save anything, even the smallest amount, what you are doing with it? Are you excited for what that means? Today let's look at three separate, and I do mean separate, categories of saving. The first isn't exciting but it matters the most! The second is a little technical but will help you very soon. And the third is fun and risky, bu

Why are you Worried? Matt 6:25-34

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Episode #64 - Free Trial Christian

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I love watching the big games when comes time, but I have never paid for the big sport packages. I usually watch it at a friend's house who does, or I sign up for one of those "free trial" offers to watch the game and then cancel before I am charged. I'm a cheapskate fan, I want all the benefits of watching the big games without any of the costs. Well...sometimes we can be like that in our faith. Jesus warned about this in the parable of the sower when he addressed the rocky ground. We are all on board with following Jesus or being a part of a church until things get hard. Tha

Introducing Preach Impediments

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Why another podcast? Aren't there enough? Don't make a mistake by thinking this is just one more. You need this one.

Psalm 25

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

What does Psalm 25 teach us about God? 1. God is a God of forgiveness 25:6-7, 11, 18 God is a God of mercy- 25:6 Lovingkindness- 25:6, 7, 10 Good- 25:7-8 faithfulness or truth- 25:10 He forgives based on His goodness- 25:7- and His name's sake- 25:11 2. God is a God who teaches, instructs us in the right way 25:4-5, 8-10, 12-14 God instructs sinners in the way- Sin means to miss the mark- Judges 20:16- and those who miss the mark are taught the right way or right path by God- 25:4, 4, 8, 9, 12. God is a God anxious to teach sinners and not just to judge them. 3. God is worthy of our trust 25:1

Cross Country Christianity...a conversation with Mark and Cindy Dunagan

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail So how well do you think the church is doing across the country? It's easy to assume it's either going well or going poorly based on what you see where you are. But Mark and Cindy Dunagan have a pretty clear answer after visiting over 50 congregations in the last year. They are also podcasters and bloggers who are on a mission to visit 100 churches to see what works and what doesn't. I think you'll be interested to hear what they've learned from Christians who live their faith at the local congregation. Here's their bio: Mark and Cindy Dunagan live nomadically in a van and are

Episode #62 - A Worthy Woman & Mr. Mom

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail My wife is off on a girls trip only, so I am hope playing Mr. Mom to my two wonderful children through next Monday. My wife is the sweetest - she was worried about going and leaving me with the kids all by myself, but mostly she felt like she didn't deserve this trip and this break. But nothing could be further from the truth. She works so hard, and I need to show her my gratitude. Well...the Bible teaches that a worthy woman is just that, worthy. Our wives are worthy of our praise, our support, our help, our love. They do more than we ever could, and we need to ensure that we

Episode #63 - God Doesn't Make Junk

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail My wife is off enjoying South Carolina, and they stopped in at a very special coffee shop that employees primarily those with disabilities. Having two children with down syndrome of their own, they are on a wonderful mission to change the way our society and others view people with disabilities, and I applaud them! Because well...God doesn't make junk. Every single person has been fearfully and wonderfully made, and your life has immense worth! Reject the way the world rejects others, and proudly declare the value of every person who is a masterpiece of God. #SetYourMindAboveP

Episode 124 - "Tree-Killing Monster"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Take Responsibility for Obedience and Growth Why isn't it enough just to "come to Jesus"? What's the real issue behind burying your talent? And how can we care for others without getting too tangled up in their emotions and difficulties? This week we kick off four weeks on fruitfulness, beginning with a hard look at our accountability to God for our choices. We ask each other tough questions about judgment and fruitfulness in a "Do You Understand?" segment that lets us talk about things like "Markan sandwiches" and "sheep bleating." And our five Through the Week challenges invite you to be a s

Psalm 24

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm could be divided into three distinct parts- vs. 1-2, 3-6, 7-10. 24:1-2 The LORD's dominion over all in heaven, earth, and sea 24:3-6 Who may ascend into God's holy place? One must have clean hands and a pure heart. He must not lift up his soul to falsehood nor swear deceitfully 24:7-10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts What does the Psalm teach us about God? How does the Psalm foreshadow Christ?

Are You Thirsty? - John 4:1-42

Jeff · Working with the Word

"Water" - it's such a common element but so fitting to describe what Jesus offers. Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well vividly shows Jesus' purpose in coming to the world. The woman who came to Jacob's well for water left with her thirst quenched in a way she never expected - even as she left her empty water bucket behind. 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

CHARACTER: The new self. "Destiny of the Republic." Simone Biles. Lords of Waterdeep.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Character is more than what you do. It is who you are on the inside—your true identity. It’s a tough concept. We struggle to judge others. We struggle to judge ourselves. In the end for Christians, it all boils down to the same thing: Adopt the character of Jesus. This week we will discuss the person Jesus is trying to turn us into, the blind eye the world turns to Jesus’ impact, yet another ready-fire-aim moment from the world of sports, and the blessings corruption brings (such as they are). Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewo

Episode #61 - Seeing The World Through Someone Else's Eyes

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail My daughter has this tiny but functional digital camera she recently received that she loves to take pictures on. Last night I started to scroll through them, all 900 of them. What was most amazing was getting to see what kind of things were important to her, important enough to take pictures. It was like seeing the world through her eyes. Well...that's called empathy, and it's an important part of unity in the church. If we want to put the needs and interests of others first, that happens not by assuming what they need or want, but actually learning what they need and want. W

1 Samuel 21 - 22 Desperate Times, Call for Deeply Developed Character

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Psalm 23

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The LORD is portrayed as the good shepherd in vs. 1-4 and a gracious host in vs. 5-6. Some passages that talk of the work of a shepherd are Genesis 31:39-40 The shepherd worked tirelessly I Samuel 17:34-36 He risked his life Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:3-7 He went looking after every lost sheep Isaiah 40:11 He carried the sheep in his bosom The shepherd protected and provided for his sheep. The LORD is a gracious host unlike Simon in Luke 7:44-46 23:6 pursue- is a word that deals with a diligent chasing after another. Here it is goodness and mercy that pursue us. Jesus as the Good Shepherd John

Taming Your Elephant

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Did you know that elephants are the most dangerous animal in the world? They are responsible for 500 human deaths every year. And yet, throughout history, mankind has continue trying to tame this animal. Why? Because they are so strong, powerful and useful! The process by which they are controlled is grueling and cruel, but it is necessary to break them down so that they might be built up differently, under control. I am in no way supporting such a process. I think we should just leave them alone. But it takes what it tak

Digital Literacy: Summing it up

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail So what is digital literacy and why is it important for Christians to understand? This week I asked my buddy Mark McCrary to interview me for the podcast about digital literacy. This topic has been both a passion and professional pursuit for several years and I wanted someone to help me explore the idea from a different perspective. Mark is usually a willing participant in these conversations, but also someone whose opinion I truly appreciate. He also had me answer one of my own questions..."what is good?" I wasn't ready for that. Support the show

Episode #60 - Catfish Preachers & Gullibility

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail People will believe the craziest things. We talked this morning at a Bible study about people who run catfish accounts, and how gullible people are fooled into sending money to people who are manipulating them. I remember a viral episode of Dr. Phil back in 2015 about a woman who was swindled out of 1.4 million dollars. Well...there are catfish preachers too. False teachers that twist truth to manipulate their listeners for dishonest gain. We must test the spirits, and not be spiritually gullible. Search the Scriptures, and learn for yourself. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

Psalm 22 Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is quoted or echoed repeatedly in the New Testament and applied to the suffering of Christ. There is no clear record of pre-New Testament sources applying this to the sufferings of the Messiah. Psalm 22:1 is quoted in Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 Psalm 22:7-8 is alluded to in Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29; Luke 23:34-35 Psalm 22:18 is quoted and applied to Christ's suffering in John 19:23-24 Psalm 22:22 is quoted and applied to Jesus in Hebrews 2:12 Does this psalm speak exclusively of Jesus? David was a prophet and is he hear simply prophesying of the experiences of the Christ? Does Psalm

Episode #59 - Blue's Clues & Investing In People

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Steve from Blue's Clues is back! Yes, you read that right - for the 25th anniversary of the show, Steve came back to share a message with the world, and it's powerful! I embedded the audio into the podcast so you can listen to yourself, but ultimately he had a lot to say about how none of us would be where we are today without each other then. He's talking about investing in people. Well...that's also called discipleship. We invest our time, energy, and love into others to help them grow. You might not ever see the fruit of your labor, but it doesn't mean you've never made a l

Episode 123 - "#okboomer"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Live With Skill and Discernment Are you a skillful craftsman at building relationships? This week we learn to use questions to engage with hostile people like Jesus the "verbal Aikido" blackbelt. The book of Proverbs — Scripture's "Wisdom Central" — teaches us to build our lives like a house, filled with treasures rather than regrets. We learn from 4 Proverbs on Wisdom that planning for the future is good, but fixing our eyes "out there" on the horizon can keep us from accomplishing and enjoying our real lives right here and now. And in some Through the Week challenges for growing in wisdom, w

Psalm 22 Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is often quoted in the New Testament. In this podcast we are simply seeking to explain it in its OT setting. Lord willing, in the next podcast we will talk about its use in the NT. In this psalm there is a contrast between the "I/me" sections where David explains his crisis and the sections that emphasize "You" as he begs God's help. 22:1-2 Why have You forsaken me? 22:3-5 The LORD has delivered Israel in the past 22:6-8 David is despised and mocked The glorious past only increases his pain in the present 22:9-11 God has been with him constantly and He begs him not to be far away 22

Episode #58 - I'll love you...'til I don't?

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I was listening to music this morning when it started playing a suggested track from a band I had never heard before called LANY. The sound was nice, but the words had a terrible message behind them. Essentially, the song was him telling his fiancé or wife, "I'll never say forever, I'll just love you until I don't." You've got to be kidding me. No wonder we have so many failed marriages today. Well...the greatest commandment is to love God & love others, we understand that love is a choice. You do not "fall out of love", at some point when that happens it's because you made th

SUFFERING (part 2): with guests Matt Bassford and Keith Stonehart

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! If you missed the first part of my conversation with Matt Bassford and Keith Stonehart, please do yourself a favor and check it out. We covered the role suffering has played in their own lives and the lessons they have drawn from it. We begin the second part by discussing the (mostly) well-intentioned doctors who killed my favorite president. We close with advice for how we can exercise reasonable preparation without living in fear. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the hos