Cultivating Growth

The most redeeming part of Jonah's story is found here in chapter 2 as Jonah prays from the belly of the great fish. While no requests are made in this prayer, there is clearly a humility being shown on the part of Jonah as he cries out to the only one that could help him.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Jonah has always been a bit of an odd book. We call it one of the "minor prophets" but it's largely narrative. And we even struggle some with Jonah himself...do we like him? Is he a good man? Those questions and struggles with the book are understandable...but let's not lose sight of who the main character in this book truly is: God! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This parable is layered with application and meaning that should hit home for all of us today. We're all blessed by God in unique and abundant ways. Now what are we going to do with them?  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this parable of Jesus, He will tell a story about what it means to love your neighbor as yourself. It takes love, compassion, and sacrifice.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this parable Jesus pinpoints the joy that should come from when something that was lost is found. This particular story is about a son who gets loses himself and when he finds himself again, he is reunited with his father, and there is great joy! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This month we begin a new study of the parables of Jesus with Jesus' telling of a story between a Pharisee and a Tax Collector. There is a contrast between these two men and teach us lessons about humility, reverence, and the dangers of self righteousness and pride.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Thanksgiving and praise share a lot of similarities but there are also important and significant differences. Thanksgiving is frequently seen throughout the psalms and serve an important purpose of looking back to what God has done for us.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

The word "imprecatory" is used to describe a genre of Psalms in which the writers call for God's wrath, justice or diving judgment to be brought down on a perceived enemy or wicked person(s). At times, these kinds of psalms can seemingly be in conflict with the teaching that we are to love and pray for our enemies. But God doesn't rebuke those who come to Him with these types o...

There are so many psalms of praise to choose from! And even ones that don't traditionally fit into that category contain elements of praise. Today, we're narrowing it down to just the 103rd Psalm; a fairly non-descript and generic psalm of David. But one that brings the praise from beginning to end and sets a wonderful example for us of what it looks to praise God! Questions for us? Send...

This month we will spend our time in the book of Psalms. Each week we will pick a specific genre, then a specific Psalm from that genre and discuss and study from it. This week the Messianic Psalms and specifically Psalm 22. In this Psalm David writes of his own struggles and it is easy to see the parallels to Jesus. Jesus quotes from this Psalm from the cross, noting the fulfillment of what we se...

We're finishing up the month in the last of the single chapter books of the New Testament - Jude. This brief letter addresses the danger of influential people who are abusing God's grace by using it as a license to live however they choose. Jude not only condemns such behavior, he also warns christians to deal with these false teachers quickly and strongly in order to protect the Lord&ap...

As we continue our study of the one chapter books in the New Testament, we spend this week in 3 John.  This is another personal letter written by John to a friend of his, with encouragement and admonition to help and support those who speak the truth. It has great application for us today in those same areas, who to emulate and who not to as well. Join us as we study this great book together.  Que...

The letter entitled 2nd John carries a very personal tone as "the Elder" writes to a woman that he clearly knows quite well and thinks highly of. He is concerned with the potential influence of those who are opposed to the truth and love that defines a christian.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

We are going to spend some time this month studying the shortest books of the New Testament - the four one-chapter letters of Philemon, 2 John, 3 John and Jude.  This week is all about Philemon; a short, personal letter, written by Paul to a dear friend of his named Philemon. The letter addresses what could be a sensitive topic between the two of them but Paul respects and trusts Philemon enough t...

In this episode we discuss all of Genesis 1-3 with our guest Phil Morgan. We talk about God and His power shown in Creation, as well as His relationship with man. We talk about sin and temptation and our introduction to Satan as a liar from the beginning. Marriage is introduced and the importance of that relationship to man. Join us in our conversation from this important text from the beginning o...

Even when given everything, man is still susceptible to temptation. Genesis 3 teaches a lot of very important lessons about the result of sin and the impact that it has on our relationship with God and with each other.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this episode we discuss Genesis 2, the creation of man and woman, as well as the beginning of marriage. Lots to discuss, study along with us.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this episode we will discuss Genesis 1, and the beginning of all things. We will talk about creation, and God's power and His order. Join us in this all important study from God's Word.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Our good friend, and fellow preacher, from Louisville, Scott Beyer, joins us this week to wrap up our conversation about the 7 letters found in Revelation 2-3. We talk about why these letters are recorded for us, what we can learn about God through reading them and touch on some of our main takeaways from this study.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

The last three of these seven letters, found in Revelation 3, are written to churches that are all in very different places. Sardis might have looked the part from an outsider's perspective but it's reality was very different, Philadelphia may not have been the most impressive looking church but was persevering in an admirable way, and Laodicea was a church that needed to rediscover its...

The next two letters, both found in Revelation 2, speak to churches that are both being influenced by false teaching. And both instances encourage us to look back to two Old Testament figures...Balaam and Jezebel.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This week we dive into the first two of the 7 letters recorded for us in Revelation 2-3. Ephesus is a church we know a lot about from Paul's journeys and the letter bearing their name. Smyrna, however, is not as well known. Both churches have some good things going for them and both are facing some challenging circumstances. Sound familiar?  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Our special guest this week is one of our friends from Traders Point, Nathan Rentschler. Together, we spend some time discussing David's prayer in Psalm 51 as we close out the month.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In Nehemiah chapter 1, after receiving news that the people back in Jerusalem aren't doing well, Nehemiah prays. He confesses sin, showcases repentance and asks God for mercy. It is a wonderful prayer with lots to learn.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

You simply can't do a study on Old Testament prayers without spending some time with Hezekiah. Not only was he was an important king in the nation of Judah but he left behind two great examples of what it means to seek God's guidance and blessings first.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!