Beacon Church Podcast

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Robert digs into what most of us worry about and introduces 4 quadrants of relationship between worry and Trusting God. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we continue to explore Matthew 5, Chris asks the question: How far down the rabbit hole are you?   We ask ourselves, "why am I going to be so good to others who don’t deserve it?" Jesus loved us when we were still enemies of God. It’s not a grace we earned. He yielded His right for us. Show grace to others who don’t deserve it. Be all in. The life you wan...

Trevor speaks about the Flippant Speech that erodes credibility:  1. The Little Lies “white lies” 2. Arrogant Affirmations 3. Weightless Words Then asks: "who's YOUR Daddy?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most everyone has serious regrets when it comes to sex; however our sexuality is where following Jesus can have an impact on our lives.   The scriptures describe Heaven as an orgasmic experience! Sex is the only hint of the joy and delight that is in Him... Matthew 5: 27 Sexual Sin leads us to heartache so we must avoid sexual sin at all cost and delight in the sex that makes a diff...

Words matter in our relationships and have long-lasting consequences. In Matthew 5, we look at the "blessed" life and how Holiness = Happiness. Tune in to learn more about the relationship between Anger and Murder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world is dark...but it is here that we get to see the Difference that Jesus makes as we choose to become the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris takes us on a journey of his visit to Malawi where he ran an ultra-marathon with World Vision and then he met many of the children and families we sponsor.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Four Qualities of the Real Jesus: 1. Jesus is King    Q: Is Jesus Your King? 2. Jesus needs to be found    Q: When did you find Jesus? 3. Jesus brings joy to those who find him.    Q: Is Jesus your treasure? 4. Jesus is worth abandoning all.      Q. What would you give up to follow Jesus? See acast.com/privacy for priv...

God created us to accomplish His mission. The image of God in us involves His work. Do you want to walk with God in the cool of they day as Adam & Eve did in the Garden of Eden? Then serve...God will teach you dependance on Him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Quiet spaces seem like a luxury but if we want to regularly hear the voice of God, we need to intentionally create quiet spaces.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much more effective would it be if we approach pain with an open heart and mind? Let's consider 4 different messages that God may be communicating through pain: 1) Keep it up 2) Stop it 3) This is What You've Been Saved From 4) I Love You This Much See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Create disciplines of listening to people for God’s voice. No one is in your life by accident. Trust the voice of God that is coming through people. Anticipate, pray, ask for it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We love it when Opportunity Knocks...but not every open door will benefit us. What do we do when we don't know? Tune in and learn more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Christians, communicating with God is our birthright.  Learn how to develop your spiritual hearing so that you can discern The Shepherd's Voice . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We don't have to wait for God to speak to us...we have backstage passes with the Bible as the inspired Word of God. It requires that we search the gospel with our whole mind empowered by His Spirit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We often 'talk' to God...but we don't expect to hear from God. Robert discusses how many of our problems stem from 'hearing' problems. Are WE listening to His voice? God Communictes... ...in many different ways ...mostly when we can hear ...usually for the relationship See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this Palm Sunday, Robert asks, "what makes you cry?'...we then look at the story of Jesus, the King who weeps over Jerusalem after a triumphant welcome. Powerful! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First Holy Communion...a symbol of a contract between you and your creator.   Did you know that this covenant was initiated by God back in Genesis 15:8?  Tune in and learn of this deeply stirring, perfect blend of Law and Love! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris captures the Matthew 25 Challenge as he recalls his story and the story of others who participated...he also offers us an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those is Malawi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert unpacks Matthew 25 and calls us to take the Challenge to become who Jesus called us to be.  We will look most like Jesus when we are serving others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most look at work as one of these: 1) a Job 2) a Career 3) a Calling Colossians 3:23-24 calls us to work as if working for the Lord How do we love God at work? How do we love people at work? How do we grow in Christ at work? How do we serve the world at work? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Psalm 16 shows us that we have a guardian in God! Every Good Thing is His Avoid False Promises Align Your Heart with God's Heart Passionate Love Awaits You See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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