Episode 65 Title: "Where to Begin" Text: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Introduction: What does it mean to be poor in Spirit? 2 Corinthians 6:10 says, "As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things." The Apostle Paul references t…

Episode 64 Title: “Kingdom Living” Text: Matthew 5:1,2 Introduction: (Read Matthew 5:3-12) The word "Beatitude" is defined as “supreme blessedness”. The “Beatitudes of Jesus” were given as part of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 through 7. In verses 1 and 2, it is worth noting that Jesus did not give the Sermon on the Mount to the multitudes d…

Episode 63 Title: What We Can Learn from Herod the Great Text: Matthew 2:1-20 Introduction: A. His Rise "Herod" was the name used for a number of Palestinian Rulers most famously used for "Herod the Great - King of Juda" (the Herod of this story) History tells us the Romans conquered Jerusalem around 60 B.C. Herod the Great's Father, Antipater the …

Episode 62 Title: What we can learn from The Shepherds Text: Luke 2: 8-20بقلم Dean Carmichael, Jr

Episode 61 Title: What we can learn from the Wise Men Text: Matthew 2:1-13 Introduction: Envy - days of Herod. One thing Herod did not want was competition Expedition - Wise men traveled to Jerusalem Excitement - Matthew is written to Religious people. It is written for the Jew to present Jesus as Messiah. Outline: They gave Him their Time - v.1-10…

Episode 60 Title: What we can learn from the Angels Text: Luke 2:1-15بقلم Dean Carmichael, Jr

Episode 59 Title: “The Approachable Jesus” Text: Hebrews 4:15 “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” – Hebrews 4:15 Opening thought Introduction: Approachable: “Friendly and easy to talk to” (Oxford) What makes a person approachable…

Episode 58 Title: A Change of Mind Text: Luke 15:11-24 Theme: Repentance "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Introduction: • “Repentance will not make you see Christ; but to see Christ will give you repentance.” - Charles H. Spurgeon • Definition …

Episode 57 Title: The Greatest Preacher to Ever Preach Text: Matthew 4:17 Theme: The sermons of our Lord Introduction: Jesus has just began His public ministry in Capernaum and is about to begin Preaching. John 21:25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world i…

Episode 56 Title: David’s Great Motivation Text: Psalm 108 Theme: How David was able to keep coming back Interlude: “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are... it will beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. You, me o…

Episode 55 Title: “David’s Great Life” Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 Theme: God can give us a life worth living. He can make our lives Great. Interlude: “14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the Lord …

Episode 54 Title: David’s Great Comeback Text: Psalm 51 Theme: How David, a man after God’s own heart, recovered after committing a great sin. David is known in the Bible for his comebacks (Underdog with Goliath; Running from King Saul; Amalekites invading Ziklag;) . Psalm 51 covers what may be his greatest comeback of all. “King David, though a ma…

Episode 53 Title: “All Things New” Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Theme: A New Creature in Christ Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.” Introduction: “A New Creature/Creation” Questions: What does it mean to be a new Creature? How can a per…

Episode 52 Title: Next level Intimacy with God Text: Exodus 33:12-17; Philippians 3:10 Theme: God’s Presence Introduction: Who: Moses & Israel What: The promise that God would go with them Where: From Egypt (Bondage) to the promised land (Rest) When: 1446 BC (the Twelve Spies is 1445 BC in Numbers 12) Why: To have intimacy with God How: Power of Go…

Episode 51 Text: Exodus 7:1-12 Title: “Trust the Process” Theme: Obedience Key Verse: Exodus 7:6 Process- “a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end:” Trust is vital in our relationship with God. It is the key to not only faithfulness but intimacy. • Why do you think trust is so vital to intimacy with God? • What are t…

Episode 50 Title: Our Passover Text: 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 12:1-13 Theme: Jesus Christ is our Passover Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 5:7 1 Corinthians 5:7 7Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Exodus 12:1-13 3Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israe…

If you grew up in Church like me, maybe you have heard the term "Full-time Christian Ministry (or service)" ... this is a term used to describe people who are Pastors, evangelists, or Missionaries (who have gone abroad). All these are wonderful, but the question is, can a person who goes to school, works a 9 to 5 secular job (any job for that matte…

Episode 48 "The Foundation of our Faith (The Resurrection and Paul)" 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Why is Resurrection Day so important? Join me this week as we discuss the very foundation of the Christian Faith. A special thank you to my Pastor, Mike Barnette, for the song “All Things New.” Please support his podcasts by clicking and sharing the links bel…

Have you ever wanted to get away? Have you ever felt that you are in a rut and perhaps some alone with God is your best option? This week I decided to embark on my own personal adventure to find solitude. I had west to the mountains of North Carolinato spend some alone time with God and was taught some wonderful life lessons that I wanted to share …

Episode 47 "Put up your sword" John 18:11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Who: Peter What: Cutting off the ear of Malchus Where: The Garden of Gethsemane When: Before the Crucifixion Why: Judas betrayal of Jesus How: with a sword How much: I. Peter’s Troublin…

"Uncharted Territory" Joshua 3:1-5 (This is a re-recording and more concise version of episode 31) “In Joshua 3, the children of Israel were on the brink of blessing. Between them and a land of opportunity was a raging river of difficulty. However, they had with them the Ark of the Covenant, a reminder of God’s presence with His people, and their g…

Episode 46 "How to Prepare for a Sermon" "The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not 'what a lovely sermon,' but, ' I WILL DO SOMETHING" - Francis De Sales I. Pray before preparation Is there anything in your life that shouldn’t be there? “search me O God…” Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts…

Episode 45 “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Genesis 2:18 Feeling connected is a basic human need. Solitary confinement is now being argued as inhumane and ineffective. Studies show that there are multiple negative mental and physical health effects. There is a need for conne…

Episode 44 There is a great picture in the Old Testament of what happens when we reject sound Doctrine. Amos 7:10 “the land is not able to Bear his words” (maintain, contain, receive) 2 Timothy 4:3 “when they will not Endure Sound Doctrine” (hold up; to sustain, to bear) When Amos prophesied against the other nations, his prophesy was accepted. But…

Episode 43 “People often tell me I could be a great man. I’d rather be a good man.” – JFK Jr. “Great” in the world’s eyes can be defined as a person who has accomplished more than ordinary and is celebrated. Sometimes, we can focus so much on being great people, that we forget how to be good people. What does God want for us? To be great, good, or …