Beacon Church Podcast

Sex is one of the most polarizing and controversial subjects today. One the one hand our society obsesses about sex to the point where it’s always before us in various media. On the other hand it’s a topic that rarely talked about seriously. Robert addresses this head-on as he talks about how it impacts our relationships and spirituality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trevor speaks about how pride is a preoccupation with oneself. Pride will reduce relationships to transactions and can render us immutable...among other things. He asks the question: How does pride show up in our lives? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert speaks about how words are powerful and can be used to tear down or build up. It is important to control the tongue and keep it from unleashing damage. Proverbs 10:21, 12:18, 15:4, 15;23,16:24, 20:5 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Humanity was not meant to be alone...isolation is devastating! Robert calls us to consider that the unfulfilled longings in our lives can only be satisfied with a close relationship with God. When we decide to put God first, we open our relationships up to His profound wisdom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Ephesians 1 & 2 God calls us to: 1) Love God 2) Love People 3) Grow in Christ 4) Serve the World Robert speaks on how Beacon will put this into an action plan by: 1) Loving God through Worship Gathering 2) Loving People through Group Life 3) Growing in Christ through Intentional Discipleship 4) Serving the World through Kingdom Ministry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Chris encourages us to approach sermons with the following: 1. Prepare Your Heart 2. Arrive With Anticipation 3. Engage in the teaching 4. Stay Connected 5. Find Jesus in Every Sermon Here's A Challenge: How can you (family/individual) use the time in worship more effectively? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roberts speaks about how as Christians, we are servants of the world. We are commissioned by Christ. Romans 12 calls us to Surrender to God, become a Living Sacrifice and Serve with humility. How will you deploy your gifts in the kingdom work? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trevor calls us to be on the trajectory to know and grow in Christ...to move from being 'connected' to being 'committed'. Know the growth barriers stated in 2 Peter 1, so that we can move forward. 1. Setting the bar too low 2. Growth is difficult 3. Weak Motivation 4. Forgetting the God of the Gospel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

God created the church to be a place where we can heal, an antidote for loneliness...a genuine Christian community. Robert unpacks what this means as he guides us through key chapters in Ephesians, Romans, Galatians and Genesis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert talks about the uniqueness of worship and it's connection to Jewish worship, songs, sacrifice and consecration to God. He discusses moving from Crowd to becoming part of the Congregation; in communion and consecration to God. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christ talks with passion about FOOD, then he discusses Faith journey and strategies that move Community to Crowd. He ties it together at the Great Banquet (Luke 14:16-24) where some are invited but make excuses; others are invited and are eager to attend; and others have the role of servants who go out to invite others...come and see! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert calls us to rethink the purpose of wealth as we explore 2 Corinthians. God gives us wealth not so we can spend it on raising our standard of living but on raising our standard of giving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most go through life on autopilot; we wake up, go to work, pay bills and repeat.... Robert digs into 1 Peter 2 and urges us to consider that we were meant for so much more. He reviews the parallels between the Garden of Eden, the Tabernacle and who we were created to be. Lean in to ignite your mind and your heart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trevor explores JOY as he unpacks Philippians 1:12-26 and talks about Paul's experience in the power, presence and love of Jesus. Paul was imprisoned when he wrote this! Jesus was his highest JOY! Jesus was his ONLY JOY! Do you know Jesus like this? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert addresses the fact that it is hard to love others. It can be frustrating, when others are difficult and damaged by sin...but what about when we are damaged/broken by sin? 1 John 4 helps us to navigate this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris takes us through stories of biblical characters who had Warrior Souls. He talks about being Barbarians & Craftsmen, zealous for God as we imitate the Warrior Soul of Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The whole goal of being a Christian is to become like Jesus. Trevor speaks about how transformation must occur. 2 Corinthians 3:18 refers to an "unveiling" before that can happen. How do we deal with the veil? 1. Look for it 2. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal your heart. 3. Ask others to speak into your life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert speaks about 1Peter 4:7 where we are called to LOVE above all else. Our love should be like the love of Christ, which covers all wrongs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert talks about the future and our need to prepare. He asks the questions: Have you invested in the future? Have you been living in the awareness and practice of His return? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris speaks about the Perfect Rendering we have in Jesus. A Cultural Renovation requires Spiritual Renewal, which happens when... 1) We Read God's Word 2) God's Word Is Taught 3) God's People Respond to His Word. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert invites us to relish great moments as we delight in the Lord; to live above the melancholy through the power of Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert speaks about how too often we act without praying...Nehemiah teaches us several things to this end: 1) Pray in the Face of Bad News 2) Pray When You Need Direction 3) Pray When You Fail 4) Pray for Something Bigger Than Yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trevor tells us that although collaboration is necessary, God calls us towards Community... Here are some distinctions...Community is: 1. Awareness of needs 2. Lifestyle adjustment to accommodate needs 3. Humility to receive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris says that when we choose to start renovations, things can get messy… What can we glean from the mess? 1. Don't be surprised by set-backs (John 15:20) 2. Stay faithful...pray & work (Hebrews 10:32-36) 3. Life transformation comes through adversity. Adversity is required for growth (Romans 8:28) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Humanity is in Great trouble and disgrace and needs renovations. Robert talks about how Jesus brings resurrection out of dilapidation. FIRST RENOVATION: A deep, personal, spiritual transformation. Requires a DEMO DAY! Without this, we'll never see what's on the inside. God is already doing this! Let Him finish the work. SECOND RENOVATION: Your world needs a deep spiritual renovation…ask yourself:...