Beacon Church Podcast

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:...

God is TRUSTWORTHY but what happens when God is Unpredictable? When our dreams are dashed? When our hopes are crushed? When we suffer? What are we to do? Robert talks about 3 stages of our relationship with God… 1. Leaning on God 2. Stagger before God 3. Rest upon God He calls us to… Push Deeper into Prayer Push Deeper into the Past Push Deeper into Trust Push Deeper into Patience Push Deeper into...

As Robert introduces recipients of First Holy Communion, he talks about the importance of the sacrifice of Jesus and about how important it is for the family to live the example of Christ daily. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert talks about the top reasons that we lie: Fear, Self-Aggrandizment, Convenience, Protect Our Interests, Help Others...he then gives up tips on turning it around in order to truly get at human flourishing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trevor talks about God's gift of sex and how The Real Thing is glorious! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert addresses how we tend to want to customize God to fit our imagination/needs/wants. In God's amazing love and wisdom, He gives us the perfect image in Jesus Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert guides us through Exodus 19 and responds to a common question: Why so many rules? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trevor addresses: What was Jesus's perspective of the Old Testament? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert explores the mechanics to pursuing and glorifying God: Spiritual Disciplines, Significant Relationships, Gospel Repentance & Life's Circumstances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert invites us to consider how we are tending to and restoring creation. Psalm 104 tells us that God rejoices in His creation. Do we value His creation? As Christians, creation should flourish under our care... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris speaks into our favorite topic...Ourselves. He unpacks How & Why God created us...powerful! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert discusses the Unity & Diversity of the Trinity in a way that will intrigue and cause wonder...deep truths unpacked. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert calls us to embrace the tension between these truths: 1) God is Strong and 2) God is Good...as we cry out, worship, rest and pursue Christ alone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.