Foundation Stones

Before we understand the 10 Commandments, we need to know God's heart behind them! Let's dig under the surface of the 'rules' and find out what God has in store for us with His overarching motive. What is His motive? It's in the pages of His Word. Let's explore! Support the show

As we wrap up our series on the Armor of God, let's look at the importance of prayer in the armor, supporting one another, and ultimately declaring the Gospel with boldness!  Support the show

Christians all over the world are choosing to divide against other Christians over a dispute on a non-salvation issue.  This division and resistance is "friendly fire" and is very confusing to the world and warned against in scripture. There is a remedy! Join Jim Weaver in a teaching on Romans 14 called "Doubtful Things". Support the show

Hiding God's Word in our hearts gives the Holy Spirit something to breathe upon! The Sword of the Spirit is our offensive weapon to walk in victory in our Christian life. Let's explore how to use it!  Support the show

The Helmet of the 'hope of our salvation' speaks to a day yet to come! Let's find out how to stay protected in our faith for our entire lifetime. Join us as we look at Ephesians 6:17 - the Helmet of Salvation! Support the show

"Above All" is the shield of faith. How do we stand behind our faith and keep it strong so we finish strong? Join us today for the continuation of our series on The Armor of God out of Ephesians 6. Support the show

The Gospel of Peace is not passive. It's our opportunity as Christians to penetrate dark places with the power of God's Good News and prevail! Let's explore how this part of the Armor of God works in our lives!  Support the show

The Breastplate guards the vulnerable heart and lungs of the warrior. Find out why the "Breastplate of Righteousness" is such a powerful and necessary armament against the strategies of satan. Today continues our series on the "The Armor of God". Support the show

We're pausing The Armor Study today for a very special sneak peak into our virtual Christmas Eve Service which will debut on December 24, 2021 on RCC's social sites. Jim Weaver, Foundation Stone's host, is also the Worship Pastor for Refuge City Church. This year, he and his family are hosting a Christmas Eve Service, and we wanted to give you a little taste of what is coming! Join...

A belt is a must for many of us! In the same way, the first layer of God's protective armor in our life, truth wraps around us to keep us together. Let's find out why it's so important to know the Truth, Speak the Truth, and Live the Truth!  Support the show

Why do we need to wear spiritual armor anyway? How is the kingdom of darkness set up? How do we recognize the strategies of satan so we can walk in victory in Christ? Join us today for Foundation Stones! Ephesians 6, here we come!  Support the show

There's no doubt, we are in a spiritual battle all around. How do we walk victorious, and what are the spiritual components that God provides for our protection and success as Christ-followers? Buckle up for a new series on Foundation Stones: The Armor of God! Today's podcast is the intro to our new series! Support the show

You've made it! All nine descriptions of the Fruit of the Spirit. And this one is a doozy! So powerful, really! It's the partnership we share with God to walk in His character everyday. Self-control is a gift of freedom we desperately need! Let's learn about it together. Support the show

Let's explore why it's important to knock off the rough edges in our temperaments! God's Word is very clear that we are called to have the gentleness of the Holy Spirit - but why? Let's look at the 8th Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness. Support the show

We interrupt our series on the Fruit of the Spirit to join Pastor Jim Weaver in a recent service where he preached on reverence and the fear of the Lord. This is certainly a foundation stone of our Christian faith and this message is one you will be happy you heard. Open your heart and prepare for the truth of God's Word.  Support the show

Faithfulness has two edges - what we believe, and how we live what we believe. This is a very important part of the Fruit of the Spirit, and something we need to saturate our heart deep down. Let's explore the Word together!  Support the show

Continuing in our study on the Fruit of the Spirit, today we are learning about Goodness. It seems hard to define at first, but when you hear the Greek and Hebrew meaning, it comes to life and makes a whole lot of sense! Get ready...this is powerful! Support the show

Kindness - is it really only about just being 'nice'? Kindness is so much more! The Fruit of the Spirit of Kindness is transformative. Let's explore it. Support the show

Patience! Not a word we like in our culture. However, it's the glue between our hope and the fulfillment of our faith. It confirms we believe what we say we believe. Let's look at how letting patience work in our lives will actually make space for The Good News to emanate from us!  Support the show

Continuing in our study on the Fruit of the Spirit, we're going to talk about peace today! How do we receive peace? How do we retain it? And how do we share it? You won't want to miss this episode!  Support the show

When the Holy Spirit lives in us, fruit should be the byproduct. One of the manifestations of this fruit of the Spirit is joy - the joy of the Lord is our strength! Let's dig in! Support the show

Continuing our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, Jim tackles the topic of Brotherly Love described in Galatians 5. Did you know that the way you love others reveals if you truly love God? Let's listen in... Support the show

Today, we'll start a series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" by answering the questions, "Who's Fruit Is It?", "What Is The Fruit of the flesh and what is the fruit of the Spirit?", and "Does God really expect me to produce?" You will not want to miss the next several weeks.  Lots of solid foundation stones coming your way!  Support the show

In this bonus episode, Jim Weaver brings an understanding the title of this podcast, "Foundation Stones", of what "Foundation Stones" in our Christian walk are, and why Refuge City Church is passionate about making sure the Foundation Stones we have established will help us live for Christ and stand solid during shaky times!  Support the show

We see many beautiful promises in God's Word. Though there are some unconditional promises, most are "if/then" promises which means they are available to us only if we do what the instructions from God's Word say. Let's discover God's heart in the promises He gives and how we can receive them into our lives and into the age we live in! Support the show