Midway Community Church Podcast

We are all of equal importance - some ministries are up front and loud, some are quiet and behind the scenes - but the Lord equips all of His people to build up and support the body of Christ.

The Lord is generous towards us and as we are transformed and become more like Him - we too will live generous lives. He takes debits and makes them credits, promising to give rewards that last forever according to the things done in this life.

Having been made new, believers can now participate in the promises of God as the Spirt takes the Word and puts it to work in our lives.

The Lord gives us everything we need. He is worthy of our seeking Him and serving Him and recognizing His glory and goodness.

A true knowledge of the Lord will fill us with grace and peace - in abundance - because of our confidence in what He has done and what He will do.

Saving faith recognizes the sufficiency of the righteousness of Christ.

The passing of a loved one provides a great opportunity to reflect on our own lives and ask the question: "do I have a sincere faith?" If our faith is sincere, the Lord will grow our faith and we will be able to leave a legacy of faith impacting eternity.

The Lord promises eternal rewards for those who persevere in suffering - we remember His promises and fix our eyes Him.

Suffering allows us to identify with Jesus in a way that we wouldn't be able to without suffering.

In suffering, God gives grace and power, we return praise and glory.

We aren't saved by the work we do but the work we do is important - as it can have value for eternity.

We cannot rely on ourselves, we can't handle it, we don't have the strength. But the battle is not ours but the Lord's, rely on Him.

Maturity in faith causes us to turn to the Lord in prayer and praise - even in suffering.

Through suffering, the Lord is giving new platforms and new opportunities to share the Gospel and to shine brightly.

When we suffer, the Lord comforts us: because He loves us and He is preparing us to be able to minister to others who are suffering.

God may allow trials as a Test. He has not abandoned us but He is giving opportunity for us to grow in faith, persevere, and mature.

Sometimes suffering comes as punishment from the Lord - not every time - but we should examine ourselves and repent, for God is serious about sin.

Endure suffering as Discipline - the Lord knows what we need to grow in godliness.

A Biblical Theology of Suffering magnifies the wisdom and love of God as He uses difficulties to promote His glory in the heavenlies.

Fathers have an opportunity to bring Life through sharing wisdom and understanding as they follow the Heavenly Father's example.

This Age corrupts - Jesus renews. We must not settle for Old Minds, corrupted by the sinful nature but receive the teaching, correction, rebuking, and training of the Word.

We need to identify the ways the world communicates the lies that don't satisfy or fulfill - Jesus is enough!

The Lord is sovereign over governments and the affairs of the world and our lives. God does amazing things through very difficult things - and He will do it again.

The Lord decides our purpose and assigns us our ministry - and He will use us just as He used the Apostles.

Moms have a high calling from the Lord - to help prepare children for this life and for eternity.