Porter Podcast

Series:  The Church in History Moments of Conflict Acts 15:36-41     causes of conflict           ·      Satan is real, and people are sinners.    ·      Sometimes the conflict is not directly tied to sin but rather to changing circumstances.     ·      Often the conflict revolves around a specific topic or issue.       Acts 15:1-14                     lessons for us ·      Faithful Christians can...

Series:  The Church in History Encouragers & Hypocrites Acts 4:32-Acts 5:11     an encourager              Acts 4:32-37   ·      Barnabas was a giver. ·      Barnabas saw potential in people. ·      He was a good cheerleader. ·      He was willing to take a back seat.     hypocrites                    Acts 5:1-14     Hypocrisy can be seen through moral failure, systemic corruption, and opportu...

series : The Church in History The Church on Mission Acts 1:1-8   “These men who have turned the world upside down  have come here too” Acts 17:6     why the first church changed the world   ·      They had a powerful, personal experience with the gospel of Jesus.                                                                             Not every believer in Acts saw the resurrected Jesus, but e...

Series: John the Baptist Matthew 14:1-12 What is Success?     What constitutes a “successful” life?         Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared... Matthew 11:11     Lessons for Us   Believers may experience suffering.   Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening...

Series :   John the Baptist Faith & Doubt Matthew 11:1-6     3 types of doubt ·      Intellectual doubt ·      Spiritual doubt ·      Circumstantial doubt   When Jesus had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns. Now when John heard in prison what the Christ was doing, he sent a message through his disciples and asked him,...

Series: Prepare the Way—John the Baptist John—the Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3 Recap   John was an eccentric prophet whose dress, diet, preaching style and message distinguished him from others.  John’s primary purpose was to prepare the way for the Messiah; but what he was known for was his practice of baptism.   John and Baptism   John would immerse ( baptidzo ) people in water to symbolize repent...

Series: Prepare the Way—John the Baptist John—the man and his message Mark 1; Luke 3; John 1   “Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared...”   Matthew 11:11 JTB facts Other than Jesus, only John the Baptist’s birth and death are detailed in the New Testament.  Three of the four gospels begin with John the Baptist.    John had mass appeal; some s...

Acts 17:16-34

Romans 12:1-16

Series: In Christ  Personally In Christ  Ephesians 1:1-14   The phrase, “in Christ” or “in Him,” occurs over 100 times in the New Testament.     How many times is “in Christ” used in Ephesians 1:1-14?      Ephesians 1              What does it mean to be “in Christ”?   ·      “In Christ” refers to a state or status.     Theologians refer to conversations about this aspect of “in Christ” as Positio...

Series: Ezekiel Hope in Ezekiel Ezekiel 37-48   Hope involves:  the future, something better and security/confidence.      To hope is to be confident that something better is in the future.   People have not overcome the propensity to fail and remain broken.     Ezekiel 37      hope for the future     6 future promises for the exiles   1.    A return to their homeland 2.    A united kingdom 3.   ...

Series: Ezekiel A Better Shepherd Ezekiel 34   With leadership comes responsibility.   woe to the shepherds     God not only cares about who leads, He cares about how they lead.   Titles do not make you faithful.   The right to lead is inextricably tied to a willingness to sacrifice.    Ungodly leadership is never without consequence.   Two results of abdicated leadership: ·      needs are unmet ·...

Series: Ezekiel Made New Ezekiel 36-37   Since the fall, humanity has been drawn to sin and prone to fail.   People have not overcome the propensity to fail and remain broken.     Ezekiel 36     God is just in His judgment of humanity.      Only God Himself can fix people and reestablish holiness.        Man’s heart was the primary casualty in the fall; therefore, holiness must begin in the heart....

Series: Made New—Ezekiel  Personal Responsibility  Ezekiel 12-22; Ezekiel 18     Recap of Ezekiel    Jerusalem is under threat from the Babylonians, who have taken many leaders captive.   One captive, Ezekiel, receives a call to a prophetic ministry which is guided by four visions.     Ezekiel pronounces both judgment and hope for captive Israel.     Ezekiel 12-17       Judgment will come regardle...

Series: Made New—Ezekiel  When God Brings Judgment Ezekiel 4-11   I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you;  I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26     Recap of Ezekiel    The people of Israel (Judah) are under threat from the Babylonians who have taken many leaders captive through two separate deportations occurring over a 10-year span.  ...

Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:21-22

Series: Made New—Ezekiel  A Vision of God Ezekiel 1-3   Ezekiel is a difficult book to read; nevertheless, it either develops or supports many key doctrines of the Christian faith.    An Overview of Ezekiel   Ezekiel reveals that God is in control even when the world seems out of control.   The book of Ezekiel is guided by four visions that the prophet encounters.   Ezekiel’s life and message are...

Series: Shareable Sharing with the World Romans 15:13-24 Circles of Impact             Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.                                                                                Romans 15:13   When Saul is converted, he is given a new name (Paul) and a new purpose.    Hitt...

Series: Shareable Sharing with your Network John 4   JOHN 4           biblical truths   God uses brokenness to lead us to repentance.    Only a relationship with Jesus can truly and permanently satisfy the soul.   Jesus saves people and then mobilizes people to share the good news.   Our past does not exclude us from sharing.    Our personal testimony is a crucial tool when sharing with our networ...

Series: Shareable Sharing with your Family Colossians 4:2-6   The New Testament expectation is for us to share the gospel with our family.    Jesus did not let him but told him, “ Go home to your own people, and report to them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you. ” Mark 5:19 the struggle of sharing with family   ·      We think that our families won’t accept Christ....