Memoirs of Abiding

What makes a Biblical discipleship Matthew 28:19 -One who learns and follows Helping people to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Looking out for false teachers Bible vs books, what to watch out for in the group Applicability Openness and honesty, transparency with the mentor

Discipleship in Victory – Jehovah Nisi Exodus 17: 8-15. The Lord is our Banner, meaning God is the one that brings our victory. Today we interview Alison, aka “uno”. Additional Scripture discussed: Psalms, Romans 8:18, John 15: 9-10, Job, 2 Chronicles 35: 20-24, Judges 7, James 4:3 Alison has grown up in the church. She has attended countless sermons, Bible studies, youth groups, small groups. She...

Discipleships in Healing Guest: Ricki Brooks and Allison H. Allison has been in one of the abiding discipleships for 2.5 years, and she shares her journey in the abiding discipleship. When she began in the group, she was already a Christian. However, she was at rock bottom emotionally and spiritually and knew something had to change. She desired the fruit of the relationship with God that she saw...

What’s the end game with Jesus and the 12 disciples? His time with them wrapped up with showing what it looks like to abide.  Christian growth, maturity in Christ is great. Yet the Motiff Jesus showed the disciples the night before the crucifixion shows the focus to be the relationship with the Father. His words and His actions. John 15:5-10 Jesus’ joy in the father is complete. And he has invited...

The case of victory, what does it look like? -Victory in Christ allows us to live in peace regardless of the events in our lives -to live with Yes to self, is to say yes to my true self (The Spirit born identity that came at salvation) We are called to many more Yes’s than No’s in this life with Christ.  In abiding we find we walk with him in agenda harmony and purpose, while making the members of...

Why would we want intimacy with the Lord? Feeling loved Feeling supported Belonging Feeling of being accepted Thinking of David’s Prayers and praises from the Psalms 18:1-3 27:4-5 26:8 Why is this so different from modern christianity?  We see there are counterfeits to biblical abiding christianity. Legalism Secular/Flesh-driven Christianity Self-defeated Christian (the toxic shame version of work...

Describe the typical prayer life of a church congregant? Not a lot of corporate prayer over righteousness, holiness, the great commission.  Lots of prayers over supplications, for their needs, desires, etc. People say: it is hard to pray, feel awkward when I pray, don’t know what to say. I don’t feel the presence of God, I don’t ever think of praying. I don’t pray regularly.  Fewer occasions where...

Desires of the Heart: Reading Scripture What’s the normative view of scripture by the layman? -Have to read to be better -Wisdom for living right -Rules for living righteous life -Required each day Struggle to understand the wording, without today’s language.  Scripture is seen as a vital role in discipleship, but individuals don’t follow up with it.  Bar has been set too low. A simple devotion pa...

Separate Beliefs Theological beliefs differing between congregants Separate Goals: Music/Lights/Ministry focus/Bible study/Outreach/Tithe/Church Government 1 Corinthians 13 Strong personality types Some pastors or lay people become very outspoken, and tend to lead things in the direction they want. These individuals can be very charismatic and can lead to a rift in the church. This can cause some...

Separate Beliefs Religious beliefs differ between parents, or siblings, or spouse, or children. How do we overcome these by abiding in the Lord?  Who’s job is it to change their hearts? 1 corinthians 3 (Apollos vs Paul vs God) What then is our purpose in this? (Matthew 28:19-20) Political/ideological/philosophical beliefs between the same above How to not get involved with the idolatry or elevatio...

Conflicting ideologies Conflicting theologies Conflicting personalities John 15:9-10 Let’s focus on these four areas. As I abide in the Lord I may find my position to be at odds with those around me.  Ideologies: Teachers within schools Medical Professionals Peace officers Government employees Judicial employees/Counsel How do we continue at our jobs, when we find our current employer, or other em...

What does this look like on the micro level in a society that has a free vote? Christians line up with the values of the society that they are living in. They don’t search the scriptures, but instead accept their political or philosophical position that lines up best with them in society. If we are foreigners on this planet, then we should live as foreigners. We should do the best we can to obey t...

What is our purpose or obligation as a christian on this earth? Matthew 28:19-20 To glorify God through the great commission. Going throughout all the world and making disciples, introducing people to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. John 15 fruit of abiding in Him is fully in harmony of agenda in Him as He was fully in harmony of will with the Father. We begin to look more like Him, and...

Biblical Themes: 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 Luke 10: Martha and Mary Jesus' words in John 14 and John 15 We compare and contrast what Joy looks like when Abiding with what Joy looked like in the temporary realm. We look at how it changes as we draw nearer to Christ. 

Joy in the Discovery Review joy vs. happiness: Review the idols in our lives that are the joy stealers. Joy in the discovery is learning who God is. He is not the deistic God who created and left. He is not the non-active God who did the salvation thing but left us on our own to fight out this planet. Psalm 27:13-14 NASB I certainly believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of...

What are idols? Objects or ideals which we elevate to equality with our relationship to Christ. Something we put in front of God How do Idols steal our joy? John 15: Look at the language and imagery we see Jesus talking about with the vines. This is about surrendering. This is about us finding out source in him. A branch can bear no fruit apart from the vine. The vine is connected to the root and...

What does Happiness look like? having a sense of confidence in or satisfaction with (a person, arrangement, or situation) Situational based on the current events What does Joy look like? a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Continues even through the difficulties that happen. This isn’t based on circumstances, but is based on the presence of God in our lives. Is based off a positive experien...

With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord; Teach me Your statutes. With my lips I have told of All the ordinances of Your mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. I will meditate on Your precepts And regard Your ways. I shal...

Opposing God’s will and our efforts to live it out Ephesians 5:15–21 Samson and Delilah: Judges Not abiding in the Lord, having clear and present sin in their lives presuming they know God’s Will. Even when living in sin, God will still bless me. Why might we oppose God’s will and accomplish our own will? Lack of faith for him to do it Lack of faith in God’s timing Lack of comprehension of the Bib...

In this episode we dive into some of the counterfeits we might find in our lives to God’s true will. We address the freedom of the individual within the moral will of God to determine with wisdom and discernment where they are to walk. In this episode we dive into the following examples of scripture: Genesis 3 Thorn in Paul’s side 2 Corinthians Isaiah 54/55, my ways are not your ways, my thoughts...

Have you ever wondered what God’s will was for you in your life? Was it to take this job, marry this person, move to this city? How can we know His will, or be certain we are in it? We talk about the Will of God broken into 3 parts: Sovereign Will, Moral Will, Personal/Individual Will. In this podcast we discuss the current thought about discerning God’s will prevalent in the Church today. We also...

We talk about how trauma can affect us and can define us. Is something that you had done earlier in life still haunting you? What about something someone did to you, driving your identity in what you believe in yourself? How big of a role in our walk with Christ does our identity truly play? Join us and see how we relate our identity or what's been done to us vs what Christ has done.

We dive into the perspective shift of looking for God each day in not just the large miracles, but the small things. We address what this would do to the believer, to their perspective, but also seeing God's work in each moment. What does this do to those who say God doesn't speak or work in their lives?

We talk about the Biblical context of how God answers us. Do you feel like you never "Hear" from God? In this episode we address the fact that you may be hearing him, but you just don't recognize it. 

We dive in and talk about the what if question of "What if... we were as excited to Read God's Word as we were to attend a Worship Concert?" Join us in our discussion by visiting our instagram at memoirsofabiding.