Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2019
The Gospel (Part 3): The Wrath of God | Pastor John Black | Romans 1:18-19
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Date: November 10, 2019
Title: The Gospel, Part 3
Text: Romans 1:18-19 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
The Wrath of God
I. The Definition of God’s Wrath:
- God’s wrath is His intense hatred of all sin
II. The Source of God’s Wrath:
- Poured out of Heaven by God
III. The Revealing of God’s Wrath:
- It is both present and future
IV. The Objects of God’s Wrath:
- People who are ungodly and unrighteous
V. The Cause of God’s Wrath:
- The suppressing of the revealed Truth
Monday Nov 04, 2019
The Gospel (Part 2) | Pastor John Black | 11-03-19
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Date: November 3, 2019
Title: The Gospel, Part 2
Text: Romans 1:1-17 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
THE GOSPEL
What is it?
“The only way for sinful humanity to be made right with a holy God ”
Paul’s view of Himself:
- “Slave” to God
- “Called” as an apostle
- “Set apart" for God’s “Good News”
Paul’s view of the Gospel:
- It was created by God before sin existed.
- It was promised through the Prophets.
- It was made possible in Christ.
Paul’s view of Us:
- The same as his!
Our priority in life is to proclaim the Gospel
that leads people to live a life of obedience to Christ!
Paul’s view of his Commission:
- He was “obligated” to share the Gospel.
- He was “eager” to share the Gospel.
- He was “not ashamed” of the Gospel.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
The Gospel (Part 1) | Pastor John Black | 10-27-19
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Date: October 27, 2019
Title: The Gospel, Part 1
Text: Romans 1:1 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
THIS SUNDAY—Part 1
THE GOSPEL
What is it?
“The only way in which sinful humanity can be made right with a holy God”
- Paul’s view of Himself:
- “Slave” to God
- “Called” as an apostle
- “Set apart” for God’s “Good News”
NEXT SUNDAY—Part 2
- Paul’s view of the Gospel:
- It was created by ___________.
- It was promised through the _______________.
- It was made possible in _____________.
- Paul’s view of his Commission:
- He was “_____________” to share the Gospel.
- He was “______________” to share the Gospel.
- He was “_______ ____________” of the Gospel.
- Paul’s view of Us:
- The ___________ as _________!
Our priority in life is to ____________ the ___________!
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Christians Beware! (Part 3) | Pastor John Black | 10-13-19
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Date: October 13, 2019
Text: Hebrews 3:7-15
Title: Christians Beware! (Part 3)
Pastor John Black
I. Our Warning:
- Hebrews 2:1
We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.
II. Our Plan:
How do we avoid drifting away from our faith?
- We must always remember that Jesus is “superior” to anyone and anything!
- We must always remember to “consider” Jesus in everything!
- We must always remember to never “harden” our hearts to the voice of God!
III. Our Principles:
Three progressive steps that harden our hearts . . . (3:12-13)
- We make allowance for sin in our lives.
- We live in isolation from others.
- We become calloused by sin’s deception.
IV. Our Remedy:
- WATCH OUT! (3:12)
- Respond to God’s voice today!
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Christians Beware! (Part 2) | Pastor John Black | 10-06-19
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Date: October 6, 2019
Text: Hebrews 3:1-6
Title: Christians Beware! Part 2
Pastor: John Black
1. Our Problem:
Hebrews 2:1
We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.
2. Our Principles:
If you are an Authentic Christian. . .
1. You have been called into the house of God. (3:1a)
2. You are now part of the house of God. (3:6b)
3. Jesus Christ rules over the house of God. (3:6a)
3. Our Plan:
How do we avoid drifting away from our faith?
- We must remember that Jesus is superior to anyone and anything!
- We must remember to always “consider” Jesus in everything! (3:1b)
This requires. . .
- Desire
- Concentration
- Discipline
- Time
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Christians Beware! (Part 1) | Pastor John Black | 09-29-2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Date: September 29, 2019
Text: Hebrews 1:1-3
Title: Christians Beware! (Part 1)
Pastor: John Black
Listening Guide
1. Our Truth
- Jesus Christ is superior to anything or anyone!
2. Our Reminder
Jesus is the …
- Owner of all things
- Creator of all things
- Radiance of God’s glory and nature
- Sustainer of all things
- Purifier of sins
- Ruler over everything
3. Our Warning
- Hebrews 2:1
We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Bearing One Another's Burdens | Student Minister Robert Varner | 09-22-19
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Galatians 6:2-4 (CSB)
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else.
Monday Sep 16, 2019
The Four Promises of Persecution (Part 2) | Pastor John Black | 09-15-19
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Date: September 15, 2019
Title: The Four Promises of Persecution (Part 2)
Text: Acts 4:1-22
Pastor: John Black
The four promises of persecution:
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- All Christians will experience it
- Blessings will come from it
- Jesus will lead you through it
- God will vindicate because of it
2. How should we respond when persecution comes?
We should…
- Be accepting not rejecting of it
- Be continually filled with the Spirit of God
- Be bold and seize the opportunity
Monday Sep 09, 2019
The Four Promises of Persecution (Part 1) | Pastor John Black | 09-08-19
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Date: September 8, 2019
Title: The Four Promises of Persecution (Part 1)
Text: Acts 4:1-22
Pastor: John Black
Listening Guide
- The four promises of persecution:
- All Christians will experience it
- Blessings will come from it
- __________ will _________ you through it
- God will ______________ because of it
2. How should we respond when persecution comes?
We should…
- Be ____________ of it
- Be continually __________ with the __________ of God
- Be _________ and ___________ the opportunity
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
When Things Don't Go as Planned (Part 5) | Pastor John Black | 09-01-19
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Date: September 1, 2019
Text: Proverbs 2:1-6 (HCSB)
Title: When Things Don’t Go as Planned (Part 5)
Listening Guide
How do I move forward when I am unsure of God’s Will or plan for my life?
What do I do when I don’t know what to do?
- Common but Dangerous Ways:
- Search for open doors
- Look for a sign
- Seek out an impression
- The Biblical Answer
Obtain Wisdom!
(Understanding the fear of the Lord and discovering the knowledge of God.)
- Difficult but Wise Ways
- Immerse yourself in God’s Word
- Listen to godly counsel
- Engage in continual prayer
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
When Things Don't Go as Planned (Part 4) | Pastor John Black | 08-25-19
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Date: August 25, 2019
Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB)
Title: When Things Don’t Go as Planned Part 4
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
Paul’s Plan: To share the Gospel in Asia and Bithynia.
Paul’s Problem: God said no!
The Principle: With God, even our best-laid plans are subject to being changed!
The Results: The Gospel spread rapidly.
How do I move forward when I am unsure of God’s will or plan for my life?
Common but Dangerous Ways: Difficult but Wise Ways:
- Search for open doors - Immerse yourself in
- Look for a sign - Listen to
- Seek out an impression - Engage in
Monday Aug 19, 2019
When Things Don't Go as Planned (Part 3) | Pastor John Black | 08-18-19
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Date: August 18, 2019
Text: Acts 16:6-10 (HCSB)
Title: When Things Don’t Go as Planned (Part 3)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
Paul’s Plan: To share the Gospel in Asia and Bithynia.
Paul’s Problem: God said no!
The Principle: With God, even our best-laid plans are subject to being changed!
The Results: The spread rapidly.
How do I move forward when I am unsure of God’s will or plan for my life?
Common but Dangerous Ways: Difficult but Wise Ways:
-Seeking an ______ ________ - Immersion in ________ _________
-Searching for a________ - Listening to ________ _________
-Receiving an ____________ - Engaging in ___________ _________
Monday Aug 12, 2019
When Things Don't Go as Planned (Part 2) | Pastor John Black | 08-11-19
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Date: August 11, 2019
Text: Acts 16:1-5 (HCSB)
Title: When Things Don’t Go as Planned (Part 2)
Paul’s Primary Objective:
To strengthen previously planted churches!
Timothy’s Plan: To join Paul’s missionary team.
Timothy’s Problem: He lacked credibility & fear of the future.
The Principle: If we are going to succeed in our plans we must be deeply committed to our cause.
The Results: Acts 16:5
Monday Aug 05, 2019
When Things Don't Go as Planned (Part 1) | Pastor John Black | 08-04-19
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Date: August 4, 2019
Text: Acts 15:36-41 (HCSB)
Title: When Things Don’t Go as Planned Part 1
Paul’s Primary Objective:
To strengthen previously planted churches.
- The Plan: Establish the missionary team.
- The Problem: Major conflict with the plan
- The Principle: When things don’t go as planned, don’t give up - solve the problem!
- The Result: The missionary team doubled in size!
Monday Jul 29, 2019