Notes before Listening or Reading this message. This message is mainly a guide through how we can determine, through scripture, if a prophet is from God or not. I do tag on an application of Samuel (of 1 & 2 Samuel) however, in my presentation I made this sound like it was the center of … Continue reading Signs of Prophet Ability
The Road to Salvation
Who is God and how can I know him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dpVDiqmOHJlT6rUB6Wh3B?si=rZmKDqNIRTy3itHlwbzJ4g This is not my typical message. Many, if not all of those in our church are long standing Christians. We might take this for granted as we talk about things in small group, give sermons from the pulpit, or sing the songs we sing in … Continue reading The Road to Salvation
The Power of Christ Compels You
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SH7llGJb9OZbk0MXodOVN?si=UFAnYPFuQTeCYGowLiWYSA “16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make … Continue reading The Power of Christ Compels You
The Long & the Short of Disciple Making
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zKs5sIvozVtz6VJDjrg6h?si=VQuJ-UwvTaiC88Q3MTsVBA The past two weeks, we’ve been diving into the topic of Missions. Missionary work throughout the world and how it fits into Christianity. In our studies, we discovered how we can be part of missionary effort: Learn about them, Care & Connect with future/present/past missionaries, support the efforts with our TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE, … Continue reading The Long & the Short of Disciple Making
Missions: “In Your Going”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QGu0uJxccX6bWzketa8vx?si=RkHKzb75RuaqCfmOqImNxw How can we engage missions? By Learning more, Praying Specifically, Caring & Connecting with future/present/former missionaries, and supporting the efforts with our talents, time, and treasure. This is how we engage. And prayer especially fuels the mission. We pray His will to be done and it sets up our hearts to focus on knowing … Continue reading Missions: “In Your Going”
What is Missions?
How can you and I be part of Missions right where we are? https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EPpTPUo0JqIpxniQVTTbX?si=_oF6vmJcSS6S2TwVtw2SQQ As we hold one of our two Alabaster offerings in February, I thought this would be a good time to take a few weeks to talk about World Missions. What we call “missions” is an important piece of what we, as … Continue reading What is Missions?
The Pursuit of Power: the Power of Discernment
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZsO0TSH27djVSeGxDpOOm?si=alPCejGPRHGDRcgsF5RyJQ 1 Kings 3 Introduction Over the last couple of weeks, we've been studying 1 Kings chapter 1 & 2. In the process of this, we find ourselves looking deep into the topic POWER. It's something that we all understand at one level or another. Whether you believe you have power or believe you are … Continue reading The Pursuit of Power: the Power of Discernment
In The Pursuit of Power: Powerful Last Words
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NvZmgFhpRhcpVbEP5TGfD?si=8XijUKVdQx6psxVGy8cXYQ Intro - The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly Photo by u00d6mer Faruk Bener on Pexels.com King David was amazing! He tended sheep. Killed bears and lions. Took on a challenge from an enemy giant and WON! Won many battles, and served King Saul with distinction. Wrote and played music. The Bible also tells … Continue reading In The Pursuit of Power: Powerful Last Words
In Pursuit of Power: Power Play for the Throne
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YE3rlzPftUD5PsoDkUUdo?si=37d3ecbc526d45c9 Here's some Presidential quotes on the topic of power: “The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.” “Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.” -George Washington. Either you will … Continue reading In Pursuit of Power: Power Play for the Throne
“What’s Epiphany?”
Viroqua Nazarene January 4, 2026 Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-18; 3:13-17 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T91wjMXVexcRD3BPdy0j9?si=3YZtY6LSSmKbWhOHozO6ig “I had an Epiphany!” When someone says this, they often mean they had a revelation, something they didn't know or understand previously…annd then SUDDENLY it became clear to them. It became tangible. I often think of things in a cartoonish way…picture a person…they had an … Continue reading “What’s Epiphany?”
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