Take Note Podcast

God is worthy of our praise because He can be relied upon at all times to help and lift us up. Psalm 146 describes some of the ways in which He does this.

God designed the local church to organize His disciples for ministry. We have the privilege of laboring joyfully together in the Great Commission as one body.

After His resurrection and before Jesus returned to be with His Father, He made a prediction. In Acts 1 He said His disciples would tell what they know worldwide!

A good soldier is faithful, brave, and obedient to their commanding officer. These are some of the characteristics of a good Christian found in 2 Timothy 2:1-7.

If we pray according to God's will, He hears and answers. This is the very simple message of 1 John 5:13-15 and our focus on this episode of Take Note.

The Christian life is all about knowing the Savior. This is a key emphasis in Philippians 3, as Paul explains what drives him forward through persecution.

Radically selfish people with evil intentions often convince others to join them. The fatherly advice of Proverbs 1:8-19 reminds us never to go along.

James 4 warns us about planning by telling us the story of a man who made plans sinfully. We look for "principles to plan by" on this Take Note.

What does the New Testament mean when it commands love not the world? We'll search for the answer in 1 John 2 on this episode of Take Note.

The Proverbs of Solomon dispense wisdom as a father to a son. They freely move from one subject to another, often contrasting righteousness and wickedness.

God brings those who believe into His family and provides eternal peace. Along with the benefits of our adoption, we are given power to glorify Him.

Today we discuss a member of the body that is unique in creation. While small, it boasts great things! And it can set great things in motion - for good or evil.

Giving to help others can be an important part of a Christian's life. What is our motivation for giving? What do wrong motivations for giving look like? We hope to answer today.

Paul provides an important list of reminders for the Colossians as he wraps up their epistle. We'll examine that list today in Colossians 4:1-6.

The Proverbs provide wisdom and advice on life, contrasting righteousness and evil, encouraging diligence and exposing laziness. Today we focus on Proverbs 10.

Disciples who live with the words of Romans 13 in mind can have a genuine ministry. It quotes Old Testament commands and provides New Testament explanations.

We find good news in 1 Corinthians 15! This is one of our best descriptions of the gospel in the New Testament. And we'll take a closer look today.

Disciples of Christ often talk about peace and rejoicing. Today's passage talks about both in the context of tribulation, which means pressing or distress.

Readers of James 4 and 1 Peter 5 are confronted with a counter-cultural command. They tell us to humble ourselves; to reject our own way, submitting ourselves to God.

Christians used the word "saved" a lot. What do we mean when we talk about salvation? Romans 10 provides details that can help us answer that question.

Men craft golden crowns for our heads and grant ourselves titles, but we can only exercise the authority God gives. That is why it is better to trust God.

Disciples of Christ should have a global-mindset in our ministry. We should pray and show concern for all men, knowing Jesus gave Himself a ransom for all.

When we come to faith in Christ, we become part of His family. We have unity with others who trust Him. Paul urges us, in Ephesians 4, to keep the unity.

David makes a bold and counter-cultural request of God in Psalm 139. Today we examine the ways in which a request like this can be critical to our growth.

Every person committed to serving God will have gaps in their understanding, that's why He provides brothers and sisters to help, to guide, and to explain.