Abide and Respond Podcast

Pastor Jesse underlines the significance of prayer and surrendering to God to nurture faith, drawing parallels to Jesus' surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane. When we mirror Jesus's actions, that surrender results in drawing closer to the Holy Spirit and staying loyal to God. Dedicating time to prayer, having faith in God, and staying steadfast will grow your journey of faith.

Today we are focusing on Nehemiah chapter 1 as we look at what we are to do when we see brokenness. There is brokenness in ourselves and in the world. How does prayer and fasting tie into this? What should we do first? How does God respond when we do this?

Hannah prayed for years as she walked through a disappointing situation. Hear more about this with Pastor Jesse as we look at how to not give up in your prayer life. Be dedicated, pray with your whole heart, and watch God in his faithfulness. In the story of Hannah, the change of a nation was linked to the private prayers of a mother. Be encouraged and don't give up!

How do we make intentional prayer a part of our faith walk? Today Pastor Jesse looks in the book of Exodus to discover how Moses prayed. Prayer helps us grow our relationship with God. Let's all get started in cultivating daily prayer!

1. Be proactive: Take God's light into the darkness 2. Be bold: Stand your ground against false gods. 3. Be persistent: Go the distance until God brings the breakthrough.

Rejection and opposition can rattle your faith. Religious people will undermine your vision. Your greatest test is usually your own doubt. All that matters is what God says!

Resurrection perspective

Jesus set his face like flint to be faithful and finish the mission.

A humble attitude An unwavering courage A new accountability A united team

Three Big Excuses 1 The fear of failure 2 The absence of ability 3 The lack of desire

The person of God The promises of God The power of God The provision of God

1 Make sure what you are doing is from God and for God. 2 Remember that God's call is primarily relational. 3 Your calling requires you to continually rely on God. 4 You are a priest who helps people know and walk with God.

In the final episode of the fourth season of "The Bonfire," Jesse Bradley discusses the hope of Jesus and the transformation it can bring to individuals and cities. He uses the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John chapter 4 as an example of how personal transformation can lead to citywide change. Bradley encourages listeners to think beyond themselves and their own lives, to consider h...

Zacchaeus is an example of generosity and how God can use unlikely individuals in his plans. It's not just about money but about time, talents, and kind words. In this week's episode of The Bonfire, we talk about finding joy in generosity and how to connect it to your whole life.

What is revival? Jesse uses the story of Philip from the Book of Acts as an example of someone who experienced the hope of God and how that led to revival. Revival comes from God and cannot be manufactured or manipulated. How can you pray for an expect revival in your own life?

In this episode of The Bonfire Jesse Bradley discusses the story of Jesus bringing hope to a man possessed by demons in Mark chapter 5. He emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus' hope, which not only changes lives but also grows and spreads. You will be encouraged to trust in Jesus, even when life takes unexpected turns, and to share your stories of how Jesus has changed your life. Don't mis...

Jesus has a clear and consistent message for all of us in scripture. Do not give up. Why do we feel like we want to give up and what can we do about it? How do we build ourselves up with the truth and words of Jesus so we can persevere?

1 Your good emotions can lead to bad decisions. 2 Bad solutions steal your peace and delay your purpose. 3 When you are in a low place, just start serving. 4 God opens doors that you don't deserve. 5 God sees your suffering and hears your prayers. 6 Your restoration is linked to their restoration.

Today on The Bonfire we dig into the story of Nicodemus and the concept that religion doesn't satisfy. A relationship with Jesus is beyond religion. Find out how to be born again and let's let a fresh wave of the Holy Spirit wash over us. 

1 God's favor extends beyond your abilities. 2 God's favor proclaims His unstoppable grace. 3 God's favor makes memories that strengthen your faith. 4 God's favor is saturated with purpose so that more people will be set free.

Jesse Bradley discusses the concept of hope, focusing on the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man in Mark chapter 2. He emphasizes that hope is relational, received, and retold. Hope grows the closer one gets to Jesus, and it is received from Jesus, not from religious practices. Hope is active and requires determination, courage, and faith.

The fear of God courageously follows God's plan The fear of God protects kindness The fear of God resists dark agendas The fear of God leads to God's favor

The Holy Spirit has transformational power! Jesse emphasizes that transformation often involves change and growth, which can sometimes be painful but is ultimately beneficial. The Holy Spirit is a relationship that can lead to shifts in one's life, requiring trust and surrender. Reflect on your personal growth over the past year and identify areas where they want to become more like Christ. Are yo...

What is and what is not kindness? This could be a big shift as we look at how Jesus treated people and how we should respond with choosing the spirit instead of the flesh as we interact with others. 

The Holy Spirit is God and one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. He provides power, comfort, truth, and yes, fire. Today, we're talking about the joy of the Holy Spirit and how the kingdom of God is a kingdom of joy. If you've grown up with negative experiences related to church and God, the Holy Spirit can redeem and heal those experiences, bringing you God's joy through His truth.