Joy in the Midst of the Storm Podcast

Waiting is a hard thing! When we yearn for something, we want it RIGHT NOW! The reality is we often have to wait. When a lady learns she is pregnant, look at how long she must wait until the baby arrives. And from the point of birth to beginning to walk? Time, time, and more time! God shows us this truth, even from birth itself. But through all of the life lessons, have we learned to wait?  Focus:...

Change is something we all dread! It's a difficult thing, especially a big life decision! Without a doubt, change requires faith; it requires believing in God to see us through! One thing is for certain, change is often necessary!!  Focus: ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭13  All Verses Covered: Philippians 3:13-14, 1 John 3:2, Hebrews 11:1,4,6-8  Original Air Date: July 06, 2023  Watch the Facebook Live Video...

Have you ever been without, lacking necessities, maybe money or food? We’ve all been there at some point or another! But what do we do? We must depend on God! We must trust Him to provide, and He will!!!!  Focus: Genesis 22:8  All Verses Covered: Genesis 22:8, Acts 16:9, Matthew 6:25-28,30,34  Original Air Date: June 29, 2023  Watch the Facebook Live Video here: https://www.facebook.com/JMSBible/v...

There are so many books in the world! The Bible has withstood the test of time! It is the most popular book in the world. Books are continually being written day after day! But NONE are as powerful as this one! We pray that you would pay very close attention to THIS BOOK!!  Focus: Revelation 22:7  All Verses Covered: Revelation 9:2-10, 22:7-8, Joshua 1:8, Matthew 22:29  Original Air Date: June 22,...

What catches your attention? What's something you just love to see or do? Everyone has something like this that differs from the next person. The question is, how important is that thing? In this study, we discuss this as it pertains to God!  Focus: Psalms 17:8  All Verses Covered: Psalms 17:8, Matthew 18:1, 24:1-2, John 2:20  Original Air Date: June 15, 2023  Watch the Facebook Live Video here: h...

What is a salesman? Is it someone who sells cars, houses, clothes, and fruits? This term could be used for someone in all of these categories. But think about it, what’s different between a preacher and a salesperson? They are very much so the same! A true preacher wants to sell you on putting your faith in God!!   Focus: Acts 26:28  All Verses Covered: Acts 26:28, John 14:26-27  Original Air Date...

We’ve been making the decisions we’ve made long enough! Where are they getting us? In life, we oftentimes don’t want anyone telling us anything. We know and we have it figured out!!!! Well, the truth is we don’t know! So the question is, For How Long???  Focus: 1 Samuel 16:1  All Verses Covered: 1 Samuel 16:1, 2 Samuel 12:16-20  Original Air Date: June 01, 2023  Watch the Facebook Live Video here:...

It is relevant for us to understand that this world is both natural and spiritual. Understanding one side will help us to comprehend the other! So as we go on in our journey, we must make sure to acknowledge both sides in order to truly be successful!  Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:46  All Verses Covered: 1 Corinthians 15:46, Luke 9:11-13, Numbers 11:1,4-5,10-12  Original Air Date: May 25, 2023  Watch t...

Are you satisfied with your conditions? Sure you may be surviving, ends are being met, but is this the greatest that God has to offer? Is this it for us? When I look in the scripture, I find that God wanted a better life for us. Yes, He does take us through sufferings and unfavorable conditions, but all too often, we end up in despair because of our own mistakes and not following God's plan!  Focu...

God does some strange things! Yes, you read that correctly! If you disagree, the scripture validates this statement. Being strange is a term we use when something or someone is outside of what we consider normal. Time and time again our God has done just that, being abnormal and extraordinary! He’s looking for a people who are the same way  Focus: Isaiah 28:21  All Verses Covered: Isaiah 28:9-12,2...

Love is something that everyone has. Whether a person believes in God or not, love is shown towards a person, place animal, object, sports, money, etc. Although we may love many things, it's easy to see what people love the most! We know that God is love and He teaches us what we should love.  Focus: Galatians 6:10  All Verses Covered: Galatians 6:10, Mark 3:32-35  Original Air Date: May 04, 2023 ...

In order to join a private group, whether it be the military, a fraternity or sorority, a certain job, etc, there's an initiation required. Simply put, there are just specific things you must do in order to be accepted! God also has certain things we MUST do!  Focus: 2 Thessalonians 2:15  All Verses Covered: 2 Thessalonians 2:15, John 3:3,5,7  Original Air Date: April 27, 2023  We have bible studi...

At one point or another, you may have tried to get someone's attention, but they ignored you. This is an intentional act. People have their reasons why they would ignore certain things, some good reasons, and some bad. What is important to note is that ignoring certain things is crucial for our growth and salvation! In fact, it's something that Jesus taught us!  Focus: James 4:7  All Verses Covere...

What music are you listening to on a daily basis? Is it Godly music? In this study, we trace down a little history of where it comes from! Whether we play an instrument or not, music is a vital part of our world. In this study, we aim to uncover more and explore it being used in the church!  Focus: Genesis 4:21  All Verses Covered: Genesis 4:21, 1 Samuel 16:14,16,23, 2 Kings 3:14-16, 1 Chronicles...

God tells us what He desires to do. However, we often want things to be done a different way. Some things seem small to us, and we wonder if it really even matters or not! In this study, we look at the ways of God and determine if it really matters!  Focus: Isaiah 55:8-9  All Verses Covered: Isaiah 55:8, Genesis 4:3-7, Leviticus 10:1-2, 1 Chronicles 13:9-10  Original Air Date: April 06, 2023  We h...

"In life, there are three powerful words starting with the letter 'S'. At one point or another, we will experience each of this, but I pray that through it all we find success! No matter what you're endeavoring right now, you do NOT want to miss this Bible study. Join us tonight! May God bless you!  Focus: James 1:6-7  All Verses Covered: James 1:6-7, Luke 8:43-44, Hebrews 10:35-39  Original Air D...

These words, uttered by the thief on the cross, represent what we all want the Lord to do! People remember us for all of the wrong reasons, notice what I initially called him, the thief on the cross. Whenever we do something wrong, others often hold firm to it. But God be thanked, that the Lord will remember us for more than our past! He’s going to remember the good we did!  Focus: Luke 23:42  All...

Jesus told us that the Spirit of God was upon him!! Now, if we don’t really know what this means, we may not think much of it, but this is a powerful statement! He goes on to tell us the things that the spirit is capable of! Once we begin to understand a fraction of just how amazing the spirit is, we would desire the spirit to be on us as well! It brings deliverance!!!!   Focus: Luke 4:18  All Ver...

Firstly, this is not actually about the city of Houston; however, there is actually a problem. One of the hardest things to do in life is to get someone to see a problem within themselves. But that's exactly what God has called a preacher to do. Firstly, to show him the problem he has and then for him to do the same thing for someone else! Houston, we have a problem!  Focus: Matthew 7:5  All Verse...

As we finish up our series on who Jesus is, we will look into what we can declare to be the most important thing that Jesus came to bring us, which is Life! We find Him talk to us about life in many different places and we're going to hone in on that tonight! If you want to have life and enjoy the blessings of God, you definitely don't want to miss this!  Focus: John 14:6  All Verses Covered: John...

Many times when we talk about understanding another person, it requires us to go through a similar situation. To truly know Jesus, we have to do just that, we have to go through some things he went through. One thing in particular, being buried with him, is in order!! Before you become alarmed, wait a second, we do not have to cover you with dirt! This is a spiritual burying that we call baptism!...

As we continue on the topic of learning who Jesus is, we're going to look at some things he discussed with his disciples! He truly wants us to know who he is, but in order to do so, we've got to check out these readings! Tune in and be blessed!!  Focus: Matthew 16:13  All Verses Covered: Matthew 16:13-15, Luke 18:8, John 11:39-41,43-44, 14:1-3, Mark 4:37-40  Original Air Date: February 16, 2023  W...

That’s right! We’re starting a new series, and this time around we’re taking a dive into one that needs no introduction! Most people have heard the name Jesus, even if they don’t know what He’s about! Over a few weeks or so, we will look into who Jesus is and what makes His story so unique!  Focus: Luke 2:7  All Verses Covered: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:46, Matthew 13:55, Mark 13:4-8  Original Air Date:...

We are wrapping up our series this week with the final role in the church: God!! Now, this one position none of us can hold! So as we study, let us examine God’s job as He does it flawlessly! So many things can be said about our Lord, so join us tonight as we discuss a few things!  Focus: Isaiah 46:9-10  All Verses Covered: Isaiah 46:9-10, Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 12:19-21, Revelation...

Today we're continuing our series of the roles in the church by examining the household. Yes, that includes all the potential members: husband, wife, and children! Jesus taught us some very interesting concepts on this dynamic! Join us as we uncover some things that may be going unnoticed in our world today!  Focus: Matthew 10:36  All Verses Covered: Matthew 10:36-38, 1 Kings 21:1-10,15-16  Origin...