God Centered Life

It makes no difference how much you’ve paid for that new vacuum cleaner, or how shiny it is, or how much you like the color of it. If it’s not powered up, it’s useless. It may sound like an obvious question, but is a vibrant walk of faith possible if we’re not plugged in to the power source? And what does it mean to be plugged in? We’ll look at that today. John 15:1-8 Learn more about your ad choi...

It seems like it’s often the case that truths we know in the quiet times can evaporate from our memory when things get hectic. It happened to the Children of Israel after Moses died. The reminders Joshua delivered to them… land for us today. Joshua 1:1-9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The idyllic marriage has absolutely no friction in it. There’s a harmonious existence that is continual butterflies and sunshine, right? Not by a long shot. But is there a divine purpose in marital conflict? Do earthly relationships look to teach us something about the divine? We’ll address that question today. Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Many come across the word “submission” in the context of marriage and see a fuse coming out of one end. It’s a potential stick of dynamite if not regarded properly. But it’s in the Bible. And if we truly believe God knows best, we may want to dig deeper into what’s meant by this word. We’ll do just that in our study today. Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

It may be an assumption that as you work your way up the corporate ladder, you have less people you’re accountable to. But is there such a thing as a big enough corner office that you don’t answer to anyone? We’ll look at that question today. Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s so easy to draw a line between our Sunday activities, and our 9 to 5 mindset. But what happens if we mix things up? Does that help us look at our work differently? Does it provide a more positive perspective on work? We’ll ask those questions in this study. Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As any good organizational fanatic will tell you, being able to collect seemingly unrelated things under a unifying umbrella helps bring clarity. Is the church supposed to act in this way? We’ll look at that question in this study. Acts 2:42-47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The book of Habakkuk is a great reminder to not only be committed to the Scriptures, but also to be committed to prayer. This is especially important for those called to lead. It is wise for the church to choose leaders who lead from their knees. Habakkuk 3:1-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we continue our discussion of redemption, we’re looking at some of the elements we should expect on this journey. For example, there’s happiness as a result of condemnation being washed away, but there may also be occasional struggles despite our being redeemed. How do we view these challenges? We’ll look at them today. Romans 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

If you were asked to summarize the Bible, how would you do that? One macro view might be creation, the fall, redemption, the future hope. In our study today, we’ll move into that third category, moving from the fall, into the incredibly good news of available redemption. Romans 8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve heard “There’s bad news and there’s good news.” In this case, the bad news is very bad in that it has consequences for every human to walk on this planet. But the good news…. The good news is that there is a way out from under the bad news. We’ll continue our look at these two extremes today. Genesis 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You don’t know how good you have it, until you have it bad. Ever experienced that? How about when it comes to grace? Have you ever considered how your appreciation of grace might grow after an honest, no-holds-barred look at the human condition? Our study today will do just that. Genesis 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would happen if the moon suddenly claimed to be the source of light in the night sky? Even the simplest understanding of how nature works would see a flaw in that claim. The moon does not produce light, it reflects it. Any parallels in how we view ourselves? We’ll look at that question in our study. Gen 1:1 - 2:3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a tendency in today's world to assume that information is the same as wisdom. Habakkuk is a model for us. When he had a question, Habakkuk didn't go to Google, he went to God. Habakkuk 1:12 - 2-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This series is an overview of how the Bible fits together, both in terms of its doctrine and in terms of its practice. What is the Bible actually about and what is its message? And how do you put that into practice? Gen 1:1 - 2:3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve likely heard the term “spiritual maturity,” but have you ever wrestled with what that means, or more importantly what that means for you? We’ll go searching for answers today as we wrap up our Colossians study. Colossians 4:16-18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How would you rank the quality of your friendships? How about friendships that stem from your involvement in a local church? Have you ever thought about the tone of the relationship Jesus had with his disciples, especially those listed as his inner core? We’ll look at that dynamic in our study. Colossians 4:10-15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Small things matter, sometimes in big ways. Paul has pointed out two ordinary folks who made a difference in his ministry, and are now part of scripture. Our study today continues to celebrate the potential for everyone to make a difference for the kingdom. Colossians 4:7-9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news headlines are about “the big people.” It’s those folks that are getting things done. Is the same true for kingdom work? Or is there room in Gods’ order for common folk to make a difference for eternity? We’ll look at this question in our study. Colossians 4:7-9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habakkuk was an Old Testament prophet, and this book was written a long time ago, yet the Bible is still relevant to us today. Habakkuk asks the kind of questions you and I might ask: What about justice? Habakkuk 1:1-11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your car is not going anywhere if there’s no fuel, or your battery is dead. The same can be said about prayer as the fuel for outreach. Without it, can you really expect results? And what does that outreach look like? Josh Moody pulls answers from our passage in Colossians. Colossians 4:2-6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What comes to mind when you hear the word “evangelism?” Is it organized rallies with popular musicians? Is it the exclusive realm of pastors? Or is it something that can and should be woven into our everyday lives? While the answer may seem obvious, the ease with which we can arrive there may be surprising. Colossians 4:2-6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are two kinds of work, that which is spiritual, being a pastor or a missionary, and that which is secular, a real estate agent, delivery driver, or waiter. Is this true? Not according to Scripture. We’ll continue our exploration of a Biblical view of work in this study. Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a slave? No? Okay, but before you dismiss this passage, let’s take a few minutes to flush out some rich parallels between the attitude Paul was encouraging his letter-readers to adopt, and ways we can elevate our thinking about our work today. Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who’s in charge? This question is asked during frantic times of crisis, but according to the Bible, it needs to be asked in the context of family. The topic of discipline has become a flashpoint in society, which is why it’s important to see what Scripture has to say. We’ll do just that in this study. Colossians 3:18-21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices