Joy in the Midst of the Storm Podcast

As we continue on this journey, we now shift our focus to one of the most noteworthy members of the church! He’s been here for ages and he understands exactly what’s going on! He needs no introduction, you’ve heard of him before, it’s the very devil himself, Satan! Tune in as we analyze what part he plays in the church!  Focus: Revelation 2:13  All Verses Covered: Revelation 2:12-13, 12:7-9, Genes...

Continuing our study of roles, now we shift our aim to the people!! The people make up the congregation, the church, and the body of Christ! The congregation is extremely important! Jesus did a lot of teaching on what the church should look like, so let’s dive in and see some of what He taught!  Focus: 1 Corinthians 10:4  All Verses Covered: 1 Corinthians 10:4-5, John 12:35-36, Matthew 11:6, 18:1-...

In order for the church to function as it should, there are different members and different roles that each member possesses! So although we all may not fulfill each role, it is still essential for us to know what each person is supposed to do so that we’re knowledgeable and don’t overstep our boundaries. Over the course of a few weeks or so, we will embark on each member's different roles. This w...

Are you seasoned with salt? We are the salt of the world according to Jesus! Salt is important! We use it to flavor our food and make it oh-so-delicious. Tonight I want to look deeper into these words by Jesus so we can all examine ourselves and see if we’re seasoned with salt!  Focus: Matthew 5:13  All Verses Covered: Colossians 4:6, John 3:3,5,7, Acts 1:4-5,13-15, 2:4,38  Original Air Date: Dece...

What is your attention span like towards God? In our world today we find all sorts of things to distract us and draw our minds. ""Atten-Hut"", the Drill Sargent shouts as he calls the soldiers to listen up! Know ye not that you’re a soldier in the army of the Lord? It’s time to wake up and focus on what God is saying and doing!   Focus: Luke 11:34  All Verses Covered: Romans 8:31,35-39  Original A...

Do you have faith in God? I hope so because it is important! Without faith it is impossible to please God! There’s a debate about what saves us. Do we need our works to be saved or if it faith alone? Join us as we search the scriptures!  Focus: Ephesians 2:8  All Verses Covered: Ephesians 2:8-10, James 1:22-23,26-27, 2:14-20, Matthew 7:18-22  Original Air Date: December 15, 2022  Watch the Faceboo...

There’s a very popular saying that says, “We’re all sinners.” We’re going to dissect these words and get to the root of it! What does this mean and is it true? Let’s take a look at what God says about it!  Focus: Romans 3:23  All Verses Covered: Romans 3:23, 5:12,19, 6:1-2, 1 John 1:10, Acts 1:4-5,7-8, Matthew 25:31-37,40-41, 1 Peter 4:17-18  Original Air Date: December 08, 2022  Watch the Faceboo...

God wants to bless you. We are aware of this fact. But sometimes it seems as if we are not blessed as we ought to be. We’re living beneath our privileges. Why is this happening? Let’s find out!  Focus: John 10:10  All Verses Covered: John 10:10, Matthew 14:15-21, 18:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:7-12, Genesis 11:1-8  Original Air Date: December 01, 2022  Watch the Facebook Live Video here: https://www.fac...

On this day many celebrate for various reasons! We, being the children of God, have reasons to celebrate as well with the main reason being ALL that God has done for us! Reflect on your life and give thanks to God for the good and the bad. It has brought us to this point. He is good to us even when we do not deserve it! What a mighty God we serve!  Focus: 1 Chronicles 16:34  All Verses Covered: Ro...

One of the most famous scriptures worldwide, John 3:16 is even quoted by nonbelievers! Many profess to believe in Christ, but what does that mean? What did He teach, and do we actually believe that? We welcome you to join in with us and see what this saith the Lord!  Focus: John 3:16  All Verses Covered: John 3:16, 8:3-5,7,10-11, Matthew 1:21, Romans 6:23, Luke 5:30-32, 1 John 1:6-8, 5:1,4, Acts 2...

God has the ability to open a door or close it! We all desire Him to present opportunities for us to advance and excel in life! The best opportunity in life we will be given is to spend all of our days here and our days after this life, with our Lord! With knowing this, we must also know that there is a limit to the offer! Let’s look at this closely tonight!  Focus: Revelation 3:7  All Verses Cove...

God has been incredible to us! Just take a moment and think back over your life and reflect on things He has done. Isn’t it great?! Tonight we will look at where He has brought us from to make sure we stay encouraged as we continue on this journey. Things happen sometimes that may shake us, but as long as we’re grounded in faith and remember not to take anything for granted that God has done for u...

At all times, we can be operating under God's influence or the devil's. It's essential that we not only receive the Lord's spirit but also be able to discern which spirit we're following! Join us as we look further into this topic!  Focus: Ephesians 1:13  All Verses Covered: Ephesians 1:13-14, 2:1-3, 6:13-17, Matthew 16:16-18,21-24, Acts 1:4, 2:1-4,38-39, 19:1,6-7  Original Air Date: October 27, 2...

Without the blood that Jesus shed, none of us would be saved! We often hear people say, “Plead the blood.” This statement won’t matter unless we take his blood and cover ourselves, just as they did at the Passover! Today, we’re going to look at our Passover and what God is expecting us to do in order to be saved! You don’t want to miss this!!  Focus: Hebrews 9:22  All Verses Covered: 1 John 5:5-6,...

Tithing is a topic that many wonder about! Should I pay in my hard-earned money? Is tithing only about money? Does God really care about me doing that? Let’s explore the scripture and see what thus saith the Lord!  Focus: Hebrews 7:2  All Verses Covered: Hebrews 7:1-4, Leviticus 27:30,32, Psalms 24:1, Malachi 3:8-10, 1 Kings 17:1,3-4,6-16  Original Air Date: October 13, 2022  Watch the Facebook Li...

We did a bible study in the past on counting the cost, a concept Jesus mentioned. When we desire a certain thing, we have to look at just how much and what it will cost us to get it. One thing we love in this world, as people, is money! But when seeking it, we have to ask ourselves, the things we’re doing to gain it, is it worth it? Tune in as we look at this and weigh the options!  Focus: 1 Timot...

In this life, we endure some tough things! The things that we know and do on a daily basis, we feel we have to! This is the only way and this is all we know. This is not so. God desires to help us, but we have to be willing to listen. The scripture tells us that the way of the transgressors is hard. But how so? We will check this out in this week's bible study!  Focus: Proverbs 13:15  All Verses C...

We’re having problems in every corner. Problems with family, friends, our jobs, finances, sickness, injuries, and so many things we sometimes can’t keep up with it all. Fortunately for us, the answer is Christ! He is the solution to all of our problems! You may be wondering how? Let’s look at the word and find out!  Focus: Hebrews 4:5  All Verses Covered: Hebrews 4:15-16, Proverbs 11:14, Haggai 1:...

We think of a moment being really quick, a few seconds or a few minutes. Subsequently, we don’t make much of such a short period of time. But moments mean everything!! Tonight we’re going to cover what happens in some key moments in our lives as well as some from the past and future!  Focus: Luke 4:5  All Verses Covered: Luke 4:5-6, Job 21:7-10,13, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,14-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51-5...

The time is now! Not tomorrow, not next year, RIGHT NOW!! If you're hearing these words, have you made your mind up to serve God sincerely and wholeheartedly? He's wanting you to make your decision. This is the best decision you could ever make. God wants you to be a part of His kingdom and His family!  Focus: Romans 13:11  All Verses Covered: Romans 13:11, Luke 21:7-11,26, Revelation 12:12, Jerem...

The Bible tells us that we were bought back with a price! Christ paid the ultimate price of laying down His life for you and me! Now that he has done this, we have a responsibility to live for Him! Being a Christian comes with duties, so to truly live a Godly life, we must do our part!!  Focus: Luke 17:10  All Verses Covered: Luke 17:1-10, Acts 10:48  Original Air Date: September 01, 2022  Watch t...

Think back over your life and tell me if you can recall God sparing you. A time when something bad should have happened to you, but it didn't. Or a time where you may have gotten hurt, but you didn't die. A lot of bad things have happened to us in life. We've lost money, energy, and even friends, but through it all, God has continued to spare us! He has spared us for a purpose-for us to live a lif...

What is hindering you? This is your chance to follow the plan of God! It is His plan for you to be baptized! What are you waiting for? How many opportunities are we going to let pass us by? Tomorrow is not promised! God is soon to return! Don’t let Him catch you with your work undone!!  Focus: Acts 8:36  All Verses Covered: Acts 8:26-39, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Luke 3:21-22  Original Air Date: August 18,...

God wants you to know about Him! This is the time to reflect and truly find out just how much we know about Him! For those who say they know and believe God, what do you believe about Him? Let's endeavor to learn more and more!  Focus: John 3:16  All Verses Covered: John 3:16, Luke 1:26-35, 22:40-45,47-51, 23:33-36,38-39, 24:1-7  Original Air Date: August 11, 2022  We have bible studies via Zoom e...

God is not happy when we continually complain. This is something we see, hear, and even do ourselves. It's a habit God wants us to change! Do you see this problem in your life? Not in others, but in yourself?  Focus: 1 Corinthians 10:10  All Verses Covered: 1 Corinthians 10:10-13, Numbers 11:1-2,4-6,8-14,31-34  Original Air Date: August 04, 2022  We have bible studies via Zoom every Monday at 7 pm...