Episodes
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Main Scripture - Isaiah 9:6-7
Hope Is Found in God Keeping His PromisesIsaiah 9:6
Isaiah7:14
Isaiah 22:22
Matthew 16:19
Revelation 3:7
2 Corinthians 1:20
Hope Is Found in God Walking with You Every DayIsaiah 9:6
Matthew 7:28
Matthew 28:20
John 14:26-27
Hope Is Found in God Delivering Us from SinIsaiah 9:7
Ephesians 2:14
1 Corinthians 15:25
Application Points:Jesus fulfills God’s promises
Anchor your hope to the authority of Jesus
Apply God’s promises to your personal experience
Live hopeful because God will deliver on every promise
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Main Scripture - Matthew 2:1-12
Worship Reveals the Condition of Your HeartMatthew 2:1-8
Matthew 2:16-17
True Worship Always Carries a CostMatthew 2:12
Luke 14:28-33
Worship the Eternal King This ChristmasMatthew 2:9-11
Isaiah 60:1-6
Hebrews 12:28-29
Application Points:Ask Yourself: What or Who do I worship?
Receive the consequences of worship with joy
Rejoice that Jesus is the King for all people
Worship Jesus as the Eternal King
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Main Scripture - John 1:1-5
Download the Group Guide Jesus Was Born with a Purpose of RedemptionJohn 1:1-5
John 3:16-17
Luke 19:10
The Gospel Is the Foundation of ChristmasJohn 1:14
Matthew 1:21
The Glory of Christmas Reveals God’s Purpose for YouJohn 1:4-5
Titus 2:14
1 Corinthians 6:20
Application Points:Understand the purpose of life through Christ
Define the love of God by Christ
Explain the meaning of Christmas in the whole life of Christ
Live for the purpose of Christ
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Main Scripture - Luke 2:10-14
Download the Group Guide Joylessness Reveals Misplaced TrustLuke 1:26-33
Luke 1:46
Luke 2:10
Psalm 42:11
Christmas Joy Is About an Event, Not a FeelingLuke 2:10-14
Nehemiah 8:10
Fighting for Joy Is a Powerful Witness for JesusLuke 2:11-14
John 15:11
Application Points:Anchor your joy to the truth of Jesus rather than “feeling”
Learn to celebrate with joy
Fight the urge to be a Grinch
Use joy as evangelism
Declare with joy that King Jesus was born
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Main Scripture - Psalm 100
Thankfulness Reminds Us We Are Not GodPsalm 100
Psalm 9:1-2, 19-20
James 1:17
Thankfulness Is Uniquely ChristianColossians 3:15-17
Ephesians 5:15-21
Thankfulness Is a Gift from GodPhilippians 4:6–7
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Hebrews 11:6
Psalm 92:1-4
Application:When you are thankful, remember your Creator
Turn thankfulness into an opportunity to worship God
Take time to be thankful for the Gospel
Appreciate thankfulness itself as a gift from God
Give thanks in all circumstances
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Apple Podcast
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 31
IntroductionNumbers 11:14-15
1 Kings 19:4
1 Thessalonians 4:13
Hebrews 4:14-16
Judges 9:52-54
2 Samuel 17:23
1 Kings 16:18-19
Matthew 27:3-5
Exodus 20:13
Other People Face Consequences for Your Sin1 Samuel 31:1-2
Self-Will Ends in Self-Destruction1 Samuel 31:3-7
Romans 12:10
Proverbs 9:8
Ephesians 4:29
Difficulties Are Opportunities to Show Up1 Samuel 31:8-13
Romans 2:24
Philippians 2:3-11
ApplicationSet your sons and daughters up for success
Invest in God and others before yourself
Leave a legacy of faith, not failure
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Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Download the Group Guide Building a Legacy Requires Generosity2 Corinthians 9:6-8
2 Corinthians 9:15
2 Corinthians 4:18
Proverbs 11:25
Building a Legacy Prioritizes the Next GenerationDeuteronomy 6:6-7
Psalm 78:4
Proverbs 13:22
3 John 1:4
Building a Legacy Is an Investment in Eternity1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 6:19-21
Application Points:Give Generously
Legacy Fund
60% - Next Generation Building
20% - Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (IMB)
10% - Local Outreach
5% - Village Students
5% - Reformed Baptist Institute
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Main Scripture - Matthew 22:37-40
Download the Group Guide If You Want to Love, You Have to Get PoliticalMatthew 22:37-40
God Gives the Church a Political AgendaMatthew 5:13-16
1 Timothy 2:1-4
Political Power Can Be Used for God’s GloryRomans 13:1-4
1 Peter 2:13-15
Be Courageous for the Sake of OthersJoshua 1:9
1 Corinthians 16:13
Application Points:Love God and others by being political
Build your vision for Gospel impact through politics
Seek to influence the culture around you for biblical morals
Wield political power for God’s glory
Be courageous because politics matter
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Main Scripture - Colossians 2:11-13
Download the Group Guide Baptism Is a Mark of the New Covenant in ChristColossians 2:11-12
Matthew 3:13-17
Galatians 3:8-9
Deuteronomy 30:6
Baptism Initiates a Life of DiscipleshipColossians 2:12-13
Matthew 28:18-20
Acts 2:37-38
Baptism Is an Outward Expression of an Inward RealityColossians 2:11-12
Romans 6:3-4
Galatians 3:27-29
Application Points:Understand the distinction of the New Covenant in Christ
Submit to God’s authority through faith in Christ
Pursue the life change that begins with obedience in baptism
Find discipleship and unity in the church of Jesus Christ
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Apple Podcast
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 29 & 30
Download the Group Guide Sin Will Put You Between a Rock and a Hard Place1 Samuel 29:1-3
John 15:19
God’s Grace Is Greater than Sin1 Samuel 29:4-5
Psalm 118:14, 18
Romans 5:15
2 Corinthians 6:14
Your Sin Hurts Other People1 Samuel 30:1-6a
Numbers 32:23
1 Corinthians 5:6
Proverbs 10:17
Repentance Is Proven by Life Change1 Samuel 30:6-9
Matthew 3:8
1 John 3:6
Application Points:Stop thinking sin will improve your situation
Start submitting to the grace of God in Christ
Quit seeking the approval of an unbelieving world
Set an example that benefits others
Bear fruit in keeping with repentance
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Apple Podcast
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 27 & 28
Download the Group Guide When Fear Drives You, Your Choices Will Be Faithless1 Samuel 27:1-2
1 Samuel 26:24
Proverbs 14:12
Psalm 27:1
Jeremiah 33:3
The Silence of God Is No Excuse for Sin1 Samuel 28:5-8
Matthew 7:7
John 5:39-40
John 10:27
Never Underestimate How Far Sin Will Take You1 Samuel 28:9-12; 15-19
James 1:14-15
Galatians 6:7-8
Application Points:Turn to prayer for wisdom
Trust God over your feelings
Submit to God according to His standards
Don’t do witchcraft
Believe the law of reaping and sowing
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 26
Download the Group Guide Remember What God Did to Grasp What He Will Do1 Samuel 26:6-8
Psalm 77:11-12
Psalm 119:105
John 14:26
Repentance Is a Great Teacher If You Pay Attention1 Samuel 26:9-12
1 Samuel 26:18-20
2 Corinthians 7:10
God Is Doing More than You Can See1 Samuel 26:21-25
2 Corinthians 5:7
Isaiah 45:15
John 13:7
Application Points:Remember the works of God so you can imagine what He will do
Know the difference between godly grief and worldly grief
Repent of sin before it warps your mind
Trust God even when you can’t understand what He is doing
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 25
Download the Group Guide You Are Going to Die, and the Story Continues1 Samuel 25:1
James 4:13-15
Isaiah 40:6-8
Never Forget Your Own Need for God1 Samuel 25:2-13
1 John 2:15-17
Deuteronomy 8:11, 17-19
Romans 12:19
Walking by Faith Often Requires God’s Redirection1 Samuel 25:23-26, 32-38
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
James 1:5
Application Points:Consider death in the way you choose to live
Flee the temptation of spiritual pride
Trust God with vengeance
Pay attention to how God is trying to redirect you
Beg God for wisdom in your decisions
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 24
Download the Group Guide Patience Is a Fruit of Faith to Cultivate1 Samuel 24:1-7
Proverbs 16:32
James 5:7-8
Psalm 58:6-10
The Proclamation of God’s Word Is Powerful1 Samuel 24:8-15
Proverbs 18:21
James 1:26
Romans 10:17
The Courage of the Faithful Dumbfounds the Wicked1 Samuel 24:16-22
Ezekiel 3:18-19
Hebrews 12:17
Application Points:Cultivate a life of patience
Develop the strength to practice restraint
Never underestimate the power of words
Shoulder the responsibility to proclaim the Gospel
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 23
Download the Group Guide You Have to Trust God Even When It Is Difficult to See His Plan1 Samuel 23:1-5
Psalm 46:10
Proverbs 3:5-6
The Righteous Always Have an Advantage Over the Wicked1 Samuel 23:6-14
1 Peter 3:12
John 9:31
Psalm 34:17
God Always Brings Encouragement If You Will Hear It1 Samuel 23:15-18
Jeremiah 29:11
1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14
God Will Even Make His Enemies Fulfill His Promises1 Samuel 23:19-29
Acts 2:23
Romans 9:17
Romans 9:22-23
Application Points:Listen to God rather than the world
Look for encouragement in the wilderness
Refuse to be stubborn when you are discouraged
Walk the path of providence with faith
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Main Scripture - Philippians 1:18-26
Download the Group Guide The Church Exists at the Convergence of Doctrine and MissionPhilippians 1:16-18
Romans 10:1-4
Ephesians 4:14
Hebrews 5:12-14
We Must Have Courage to Engage the Culture with the TruthPhilippians 1:19-21
Ephesians 2:4-6
Ephesians 2:12-14
Luke 24:47
Romans 10:13-14
Build the Church to Be a Refuge of Truth in a Culture of LiesPhilippians 1:22-26
Matthew 16:18
Ephesians 2:19-22
Application Points:Learn correct doctrine, so you live the correct mission
Avoid separating knowledge and action
Expect to need courage for what is ahead
Engage the culture around you with the truth
Build the church with truth and power
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Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
The Church Is Built on a Right Understanding of God’s Love2 Corinthians 5:14-15
John 13:34
Ephesians 5:2
1 John 4:10
Life Is Found by Joining the Mission of Jesus2 Corinthians 5:16-17
John 17:23-24
Philippians 1:8-11
Romans 10:15
We Must Commit to Forming a Culture of Life Change2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Galatians 2:20
Application Points:Define love according to Scripture
Reject false notions of love
Join Jesus’ mission by growing in your faith
Become an ambassador for Christ
Commit to building a culture of life change in the church
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 21-22
Matthew 12:1-2, 6-8
Good Decision-Making Requires Spiritual Discipline1 Samuel 21:1-15
Colossians 3:9-10
Ephesians 4:25
Revelation 21:8
People Will Follow a Faithful Leader1 Samuel 22:1-5
Matthew 11:28
Exodus 20:12
1 Timothy 5:8
Sin Blinds You to Wisdom1 Samuel 22:6-8
Proverbs 29:11-12
1 Samuel 22:9-15
1 Samuel 15:18-19
1 Samuel 22:16-23
1 Samuel 3:11-14
Acts 4:27-28
Application Points:Prepare for difficult decisions by making good choices now
Turn to God’s Word whenever you doubt anything
Recognize your only escape from sin is repentance
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 20
Watch Out for Deception from Sinners1 Samuel 20:1-7
Numbers 32:23
Psalm 52:1-3
Ephesians 5:6
Christian Love Is About Covenant Faithfulness1 Samuel 20:8-17
Psalm 136:1-3
Galatians 6:10
1 John 4:20-21
The Wrath of the Wicked Has No Peace1 Samuel 20:27-34
Romans 3:13-18
Psalm 141:9-10
The Only Real Peace Is Within a Covenant with God1 Samuel 20:35-42
Romans 5:1
Isaiah 26:3
Application Points:Beware the consequences of sin’s deception
Follow the example of God’s steadfast love through your commitments
Watch out for the wrath of the ungodly
Define your life by the perfect love and peace of God
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Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 19
God Will Use Sin as a Judgment on A Person’s Life1 Samuel 19:1-10
1 Samuel 16:14
Genesis 50:20
Matthew 12:43-45
Proverbs 16:4
Good People Employ Strategy to Stop Evil1 Samuel 19:11-17
Exodus 1:15-21
Joshua 2:3-5
James 2:25
When the Going Gets Tough, Your Only Option Is to Trust God1 Samuel 19:18-24
Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 50:15
Application Points:Repent of sin to prevent being deceived by sin
Replace evil with holiness
Strategize on how to apply your faith to defeat evil
Think through how to apply ethics in every situation
Trust God always, but especially when the going gets tough
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