Foundation Stones

We were not created to be frantic, stressed out, and exhausted.  Even though sometimes we use these traits to try to prove our competence, and sometimes even our spirituality, they are not definitions of a true follower of Jesus.  Find out what true rest is all about, and discover the key to receive it! Matthew 11:28-30 is our text today. Support the show

Today on Foundation Stones we have a special guest and a message that is life transforming! Oregon Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent Pastor Lee McCloud brings a message entitled "Experiencing the Blessings of God". This is a message on living in covenant with God in such a way that we live our life God's Way - truly making sure He's not only Savior of our souls, but als...

Jesus promises we'll have trouble in this world. But we just get so surprised when we actually walk through a desert! Instead of giving up, it's time to persist in the desert places so we can break through to the Promised Land God is taking us to. Don't Die in the Desert! Support the show

We can be so jealous of other people that we actually reach for their heels like Jacob did in order to pull them down and elevate ourselves. It's something we'd never like to admit, but we deal with all the same. Let's talk about Jealousy today!  Support the show

We're so geared to aim at the negative that we can almost have a 'survivor's guilt' when things are actually going good. We'll sabotage the good things in life because we don't feel like it's "Christian" enough to be content and be OK with our good seasons. Let's look at Colossians 3 and talk about the importance of living the hope-filled life of C...

The importance of a mind controlled by the Spirit of God cannot be overplayed! In another episode on the importance of a renewed mind, we explore the importance of relationship with, and infilling of, the Holy Spirit. When we draw near to God, He draws near to us! When He lives in us, God's resurrection power dwells there, too! This is the victory over our mind that we're looking for! Le...

No more conforming to the world! It's time to be TRANSFORMED in our minds! Fresh start in Jesus for 2023. Join host Jim Weaver for a study on Romans 12:1-2. Support the show

Our heart's preparation for 2023 will keep us focused on Jesus and His Kingdom. Let's start 2023 off strong by seeking first the Kingdom of God! Join host Jim Weaver for a teaching on the preparation of our hearts for our  future of seeking Jesus in the new year. Support the show

Merry Christmas! Aren't you grateful that God always fulfills His Word spoken through the eons? Let's look at some of the scripture that proves that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's Messiah. Support the show

Episide 100!!! Part two of our series on going "Back to the Heart" is all about how what God started in a Garden will end in a Garden.  Take a journey with us as we explore how God is in the business of making us into a "New Creation"! Support the show

Today starts a three part series preparing for Christmas! God is always calling us back to the heart of the matter and He does it in a number of ways. Let's explore how God takes us "Back to the Beginning" in this first of three podcasts on going "Back to the Heart"! Support the show

When love grows cold, the Good News loses its sheen.  When love burns hot for God and for people, there's no stopping the Gospel! Let's expose our hearts to the truth of God's Word so we can evaluate our love. Great days are ahead for those who's hearts burn for God!  Support the show

Is it possible to know God's will? Is it possible to be thankful and grateful in the world we live in? Let's explore a new foundation stone today: Gratitude! Support the show

Ever found weeds growing in your yard the day after you uprooted every weed you can find? In the same way, there are spiritual weeds that Jesus talks about in a parable in Matthew 13. Let's find out what the instruction of Christ Jesus is for us as we encounter the "tares" among the wheat!  Support the show

Philippians 2 teaches us to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. But if salvation is by faith, what does work have to do with it?  Support the show

Did you know that you can encourage yourself in the Lord? Encouragement is vital, and sometimes the only one around to release the encouragement is ourself. Did you know this is Biblical? Let's look at it together!  Support the show

How can righteousness and justice both be God's foundational pillars? How do these words relate with Jesus being King and Priest? Put your seatbelt on! This teaching is deep, but it is powerful understanding of God's multifaceted beauty and our redemption in Christ!  Support the show

Do we really have a part to play in this giant world we live in? And if so, how do we contribute to the advancement of God's Kingdom when we are well aware of our own failures? The Bible teaches us that we are placed on earth for a purpose and that we are seen as precious in God's sight. Let's grow in our confidence in who God has called us to be as we study God's Word together...

What was once a giant chasm between mankind and God has been bridged through the gift of God's grace through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross! Once we were far away from God, BUT NOW we are brought near and justified! Let's explore what it looks like to be justified through a study in Romans 3 and 4!  Support the show

So, you're a believer in Jesus. What now? If faith in Christ is more than just a church service or religious affiliation, what are the components of growing in Christ? Let's look at 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 to find out!  Support the show

What is the tithe? This liberating teaching will help you in your  understanding of God's heart in giving 10% of your income to the work of the Lord!  Support the show

Jim Weaver and special guest David DeFillipo talk about the Biblical mandate toward Christian community. This podcast is life transforming!  Support the show

Is there a way to Love God and Love People better? What if the Church learned to love more like Jesus does? It could revolutionize the world around us! Let's enjoy this special episode of Foundation Stones with a special guest... Support the show

Is it judgment or grace? Is it mercy or sacrifice? The Gospel is Good News, but how do we give good news in a dark culture in need of repentance? Let's explore mercy's voice!  Support the show

Have you ever had someone say they experienced God's anointing? What does that mean? The oil that was put on the priests in the Old Testament is a picture of the Oil of the Holy Spirit that God pours on His Church now.  How does God pour out His anointing on us as believers today?  Support the show