Community Hemet Podcast

Theme: When we do fall, we need to know the how to get back up. God’s Word gives us a lot of wisdom on how to keep going in the right direction.  Memory Verse: Hebrews 10:25 (NIV) You should not stay away from the church meetings, as some are doing, but you should meet together and encourage each other.

Theme: Our greatest joys and deepest pains in this life come from our relationships with other people. There may be no greater skill we develop than the ability to bring healing to broken relationships. It all starts with clearly understanding how God brought healing to our relationship with Him. Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV) Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander,...

Text: various Theme: There’s no greater “to-do” list than the list we make, with God’s help, to work on the areas in our life that need to be realigned with His will. The best news, even in the pain of this list, is that God is always working with us, in us and through us!   Memory Verse: Philippians 1:6 (NLT) And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his wo...

Text:  Various Theme:  The healing power is much deeper than just admitting that you’ve blown it. Real confession is a process that both helps us come clean and gives us the power to move on. Memory Verse: Psalm 139:23-24  (NLT)  Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead...

Text:  various Theme:  Letting go of the fantasy that I can control my life is such a critical step. There is a clear need for each of us to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus. More than a “get-out-of-hell-free” card, this step completely places me under His leadership. He calls the shots in EVERY area of my life. Memory Verse: 1 Peter 5:7  (NLT)  Give all your worries and...

Text: various Theme: There is One who not only has the ability to help you in your greatest time of need…He wants to! Memory Verse: Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him

Text: various Theme: The very first step to new normal begins with a willingness to confess and give up our sin. The more we conceal our issues, the more they have a hold on our life, our heart and our relationships. Memory Verse: Prov. 28:13 (GNB) You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.

John 16:33: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Text: Luke 2:8-21 Theme: There is nothing more important for each of us than to open and receive God’s amazing gift! Key Verse: Luke 2:38 (NIV) Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

Text: Luke 2:36-40 Theme: Anna, as a part of the Christmas story, is someone who shows us the importance of connecting with God and with others. Key Verse: Luke 2:38 (NIV) Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

Text: Luke 2:22-35 Theme: This week, we learn from a man named Simeon when it comes to having the right kinds of expectations when it comes to waiting on God to come through for us. Key Verse: Luke 2:25 (NLT) At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.

Text: Luke 2:1-7 Theme: Joseph is a key character in the Christmas story. What he teaches us is critical for all of us to know and do. Key Verse: Luke 2:7 (NIV) “…and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”

Text:   Various Theme: The trap is actually a four-letter word: DEBT. This week we’ll gives some keys to getting out of the trap, if that’s where you’re out. We’ll also give some principles for staying out of the trap in the future. Key Verse: Proverbs 22:7 (NIV) The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Text: various Theme: The power of compounding interest can work for you or put you in financial prison. If you want to be truly free, you need the tools we’re talking about this weekend! Key Verse: Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

Text:  various Theme:  The wise and the foolish have money in their hands. However, the differences are huge in the way they leverage their possessions. This week we’ll learn another secret of the wise. Key Verse: Proverbs 21:20  (CEV) Be sensible and store up precious treasures—don't waste them like a fool.

Text:  various Theme:  For most of our lives, we are fed lies when it comes to money and possessions. Jesus, however, speaks the truth about our stuff. In fact, it may surprise you, but Jesus talked a lot about money issues. In order to find real freedom in our finances, we have to listen to the One who tells us the truth. Key Verse: Matthew 6:24  (NIV) “No one can serve two ma...

Text: Judges 6:1-40; various Theme: The Old Testament character, Gideon, provides us a valuable story for learning what we need to know the what and how of a thing we like to call FAITH. Key Verse: Judges 6:12 (NIV) When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

Text:  1 Peter 1:3-11; various Theme:  God has something amazing planned for us. Know that can transform the way we see and experience this life of ours on earth. Key Verse: 1 Peter 3:3  (NIV) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, …

Text:  Matthew 6:19-34; various Theme:  Dealing with our stuff is both a joy and a pain. We can have money and nice things, or our money and nice things can HAVE US. This week we’ll make sure we know how to hand whatever God places in our hands. Key Verse: Matthew 6:  (NIV) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Text:  1 Corinthians 13:1-8a Theme:  What could our homes look like if we really loved each other. This week we’ll dig deeply into a famous passage about love. It’s not just a “feel good” set of verses…it’s hard work. So let’s roll up our sleeves and do this! Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:8a  (NIV) Love never fails.

Text:  1 Peter 3:1-11; Ephesians 4 & 5 Theme:  Seeing Marriage through the lens of God’s Word gives us clarity and the ability to see what God can do when we look to Him first in our relationship. Key Verse: 1 Peter 3:8  (NIV) Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

Text: Psalm 37:1-11; various Theme: Our help comes from the Lord. How He helps is worth exploring. Sometimes His helps comes in the form of others He’s placed in our lives and other times He does in us what only He can do. Key Verse: Psalm 37:7a (NIV) Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;…

Text: Romans 8:18-28 Theme: In the midst of pain, we typically run to God or away from Him. This week we look at some of the reasons we should and can run to Him. Key Verse: Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Text:  Psalm 103, various Theme:  We all have a past. We all have regrets and shame and baggage. The good news is our God wants to take the weight of that baggage. His forgiveness gives us hope to walk a new life. This week we’ll show you what God says and how we can respond. Key Verse: Psalm 103:8  (NIV) The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in...

Text:  2 Corinthians 5 Theme:  There is NOTHING as important as message entrusted to us, His followers. Now, as His ambassadors, we have so work to do. This week we’ll discover how we can make the presentation of the Gospel something we do way before we start using words. Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:20  (NIV) We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his a...