Bread and Beans

The pulpit is not your soapbox! In this episode I talk about utilizing the pulpit to preach the gospel not, your political views or personal agendas.

In this episode I return to helping you form a sermon/teaching. I provide 3 simple points to assist you. 1) Know your material 2) Know your audience 3) Engage the crowd

In this episode I shared another short devotion that I wrote a few years ago; speaking on the need to walk towards the unknown. This walk into the unknown allows God to show Himself in our lives.

In this episode I share a short devotion about anxiety. I really wanted to just encourage someone with these words of hope. This is a devotion I had written over 2 years ago, but the Lord brought it to remembrance for this episode.

In this episode I continue speaking towards building out a sermon or study. I discuss 2 points to help and or provide insight, 1) Focus on the message and not its reception and 2) Be ministered by the message.

In this episode I begin a short series directed towards, what I believe should be the methodology used when studying the Bible. And ultimately allow you to construct a contextually sound sermon. These basic steps on reading/studying the Bible would be: the 5Ws and 1H.

In this episode I posed the question: How do I know if this is from the Lord as opposed to being ‘from the flesh’? With that question I offered 5 steps that should help you determine that question and hopefully push you towards the will of God.

Tattoo or not tattoo? That is the question. In this episode I posed this question and discussed what the Bible says in relation to whether believers should tattoo themselves. While also mentioning some context behind the history of tattoos.

In this episode I talk about the importance of maintaining that momentum and the risks of stopping once momentum has been reached.

Q&A Friday! In this episode I answer your questions in hopes to provide you with some biblical clarity. Enjoy!

In this episode I discuss whether a believer can and or should listen to secular (worldly) music. I bring to the conversation a few scriptures; 1 Corinthians 6:12, 19-20 and Exodus 15:1-2.

In this episode I get into the topic of idols (the image of the cross and also the crucifixion) and the idolatry that arises in its presence. Some verses that we read and discussed were Exodus 20:2-5 and Habakkuk 2:18-20.

In this episode I discuss the state of the church and the unhealthy obsession of fruit, as opposed to having a healthy obsession for fruit (of the Holy Spirit).

In this episode I briefly discuss the psychology of fear and how it impairs us physically. While also implying and looking at this from a spiritual perspective; on why it is important that we face/conquer our fears.

In this episode I speak briefly about my desire to be consistent and the importance of consistency. Which led me to read my favorite devotion, Edition 4; which was written on 12/26/2021. Enjoy.

In this episode I dive into the Hebrew word “voice” and discuss the importance of having a “voice of praise” unto the Lord. Enjoy!

In this episode I get into my thoughts concerning the lunar eclipse on 4/8/24 and the group of believers within the church body that are doomsday obsessed. One verse I use to discuss this topic is Matthew 24:29, while also offering some other bits of historical context that should provide content.

In this episode I discuss the following hypothetical question: How can I approach my sinful nature? Understand that we are all sinners in our current fallen state (Romans 3:23).

“Let’s talk about grace baby!” In this episode we discuss the Bible’s first mention of grace with the introduction of a man called Noah (Genesis 6:5-8).

In this episode I have a conversation with Pastor Rupert Rivera and we go into a wide ranged topic. I pray you all enjoy.

Matthew 7:24-29

Matthew 7:21-23

Matthew 7:15-20

Matthew 7:13-14

Matthew 7:7-12