Ep. 47: Marked By Gratitude

As Christians, we are called to gratitude in all circumstances. Sometimes this is hard to put into practice. But with the proper perspective, and God's help, it is possible!

0:00 - Introduction

1:38 - Christians have more cause than anyone to be grateful

5:01 - Gratitude is a command

6:06 - Gratitude is an opportunity to witness to others

7:46 - Practical application

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10:58 - A prayer over you

12:08 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 46: The Truth About Worship

Did you know worship is not just singing praise to God? It's so much more than that! Worship involves every aspect of our lives.

0:00 - Introduction

1:50 - A limited definition of worship

2:32 - Worship is multi-faceted

13:06 - A fully surrendered heart

14:22 - Memory Verse (Psalm 103:1)

14:38 - Practical application

15:24 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 45: I Am a New Creation

So many times we affix labels to ourselves (or allow others to) based on our past mistakes, failures, and disappointments. But when we come to Christ, we are a New Creation!

0:00 - Introduction

1:17 - You are not defined by your past

2:01 - In Christ, we are a new creation

4:35 - How to remove old labels and put on our "new self"

10:37 - Memory Verse (2 Corinthians 5:17)

11:00 - Practical application

12:14 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 44: My Worth is in Christ

The world has a lot to say about where our worth lies...Expectations are heaped on us and standards are imposed upon us. But it's God who defines our worth. Our human value does not lie in any worldly standard, but in Christ alone.

0:00 - Introduction

1:41 - The world and worth

5:28 - What the Bible says about our worth

12:10 - Memory Verse (Psalm 139:14)

12:30 - Practical application

14:49 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 43: "Small" Offerings Are Significant

Do you feel like what you have to offer God is insignificant or unimportant in the grand scheme of things? Friend, there's no such thing as a small offering in God's Kingdom when humility, generosity, and obedience are what motivates you!

0:00 - Introduction

1:40 - The lie of insignificance

3:38 - Don't dismiss "small" offerings

7:25 - The story of the widow (Mark 12:41-44)

10:08 - Memory Verse (Proverbs 3:9)

11:04 - Practical application

12:28 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 42: From Casual to Constant

God longs that we would pursue Him wholeheartedly, not half-heartedly. He longs that our hearts would be constant toward Him, not casual. Tune in to find out ways we can be more constant in our pursuit of God.

0:00 - Introduction

1:34 - The ministry of memes!

5:10 - Why constancy matters

7:30 - The result of constancy in our relationship with God

8:39 - Memory Verse (Psalm 63:1)

9:59 - Practical application

15:04 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 41: What God Begins, He Completes

Sometimes we get weary or discouraged when we can't see the evidence that God is moving or working in the ways we want Him to. But we can have confidence that if God starts something, He will most certainly finish it.

0:00 - Introduction

1:48 - Opening prayer

2:08 - A familiar verse (Philippians 1:6)

4:05 - The steadfast character of God

6:33 - What is our role?

12:14 - Memory Verse (Psalm 130:5)

12:31 - Practical application

13:42 - Wrap-Up

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Ep. 40: Real, Not Filtered

We live in a culture that's all about image. Perceived perfection is King. But one of the most important traits a Christian can have is authenticity. And who we're becoming on the inside is far more important than how we appear on the outside.

0:00 - Introduction

1:28 - Filtered image, filtered life

3:39 - Physical appearance

9:28 - Perceived image

11:24 - Who are we becoming?

13:51 - Memory Verse (1 Samuel 16:7)

14:31 - Practical Application

16:05 - Wrap-Up

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