Springville Church of the Nazarene's Podcast

What is it in this parable that would cause the writer to refer to this young man as a fool? As you listen I believe you will see it is his total absorption with himself. This young man was well prepared for this earthly life, but had completely left God out of the equation. How easy it would be for us to fall into this same trap. We must learn from his example to not spend all our time focused on...

Are you ready for a meal of meat? The question Jesus asked his disciples in this weeks lesson goes deep into our attitude toward prayer. Praying as you listen that you will find yourself desiring to strengthen and increase your personal time in prayer; rising in full belief that you have been heard and fully trusting in the Father's will.

Today's question is found in three of the four gospels and is addressed to "whoever". "Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves", "Whoever wants to be My disciple must...take up their cross". According to scripture we are told we must do this daily. What does it really mean? Could death be involved? Listen and then ask yourself the question, "Wha...

Possibly the most important question we will ever be asked. Who do you say Jesus is? Is your answer a little confused? This is NOT about religion; this is about relationship: Who Jesus is, and our response to Him. Hopefully our answer will be very clear after listening to this lesson. Not possibly, but definitely the most important question we will ever be asked to answer!

Why, as Christians, do we do what we do? Why do we give, pray, fast, go to church, read the Bible or ?? What is our motive? Listen as Pastor Mark explains what the "traditions of the elders" were and challenges us to answer the question "Why"....for others or for God?

Today's question was one of the 307 questions asked in the four Gospels. Matthew 7:1-5 is more often than not quoted our of context. The Bible clearly teaches us that we are to judge/discern. If we follow Biblical principles we will be able to exercise judgement without being judgmental. Listen as Pastor Mark clearly explains these principles.

Worry! Worry! Worry! Worry! We all worry. In this 1st lesson in the new series from the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Mark looks at Jesus penetrating question: "Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? ...Why do you worry?" (Matthew 6:25-34). What is at the core of our anxiety and stress? And how can we overcome worry? Don't miss this practical verse-by-verse study...

"When God designed the universe it was all "good" (Genesis 1:31. The suffering and evil that is so prevalent around us was never God's plan for us. However, in giving us a free will, He allowed us to choose. Listen as Pastor Mark shares that it is in the choices we have made that we can find the answer to this question.

Pastor Marks answer to this, the second most asked question in the series will stir emotions of anticipation and wonder. The Bible tells that no man knows all that God has in store for those of us who believe. Listen as Pastor Mark tells of seven of the Blessings awaiting us. The real question is: Are you ready for heaven?

Friends....the times are changing. As we look around and listen, we see little resemblance to what use to be. One of the biggest changes is the world's heart toward God. Using Lewis and Clark's early expedition as a challenge, Rob Songer, shows us that what worked in crossing the Appalachians will not work in crossing the Rockies. Listen and be encouraged to step out into uncharted terri...

This, the third most asked question in the survey, has to be a questioned asked by everyone at some time. The Bible gives brief and obscure reference to this topic but more than enough for we as Christians to find security and hope in our life after this one. For those who have not yet chosen to believe, please listen and then carefully consider where you want to live after leaving Earth.

This matter is non-essential and negotiable-it is a matter of opinion. There are predominantly 2 opposing views within the church today. Pastor Mark, to the best of his ability shares what he believes the scripture teaches on this subject. Listen and then decide what you believe...."Once Saved, Am I Eternally Secure?"

The answer to this, the #5 question in this series, is possibly the most important. The truths in the Bible are the foundation to all Christian beliefs, and must be firmly settled in our hearts and our minds. Listen as Pastor Mark gives clear and documented facts about the reliability of the Bible.

Today's question in this series is probably one that most, if not all of us have asked..."Are Science and Scripture Compatible?" Listen as Pastor Mark gives the reasons for incompatibility, the reality of incompatibility and the response to incompatibility. As Christians we must not be intimidated by science,. Nor should we try to make scripture say something it doesn't say. We...

Real Answers 2 Big Questions continues with the seventh most asked question in this series. The truth is God always answers our prayers. It's just not always the answer we desire. Sometimes He answers "Go"; sometimes "So"; sometimes "Whoa" and sometimes "No". Listen as Pastor Mark takes us to the Scriptures to help us understand the reason for these ans...

Counting backwards from 10-1 today's question #8 deals with God's will for our lives. As you listen you will find that God has an Universal will for all mankind. This Universal will is clearly explained in His Word. However, He also has a unique will for us. We can know that unique will by knowing Him. As we live under the umbrella of His Universal will we will have the freedom to choose...

Of all the world's religions, what makes Christianity unique? Christians are often said to be arrogant, narrow-minded and judging of others. Could this be because Christians hold fast to, and contend for the Truth as stated in the inspired Word of God. Truth by definition is exclusive. It is not man's truth...it is God's Truth. God did not offer us a religion to follow. He gave us a...

Each week, for the next ten weeks, Pastor Mark will answer the top ten questions asked from a survey he gave his congregation. Starting with the least asked question to the most asked, he will take us into the Word to find some solid answers. Whether you are looking for the answer to this question or you know someone who is, Pastor Mark gives information that will help you weigh a verdict "be...

This the final lesson in The Miracles of Jesus tells a beautiful story of a blind man made whole. Let's walk in Bartimaeus' sandals for just a little while and try to imagine how he felt when he heard, "Jesus is passing by" and then let's search our hearts and decide what our response would be to Jesus' question, "What do you want me to do for you?".

The next to last lesson in the series: The Miracles of Jesus, deals with ten lepers made clean. We like those lepers were unclean in our sins and only through Jesus were we made whole again. Listen as we learn that "Our Sin is to be Exposed, Our Faith is to be Expended and Our Thanks is to be Expected". Luke 17:11-19

Continuing in the Miracles of Jesus, Pastor Mark takes one of the most familiar miracles and gives us some REAL food to chew on. Let's listen together as we are taken deeper into the setting and then the lessons learned from this miracle. Jesus, Himself is that REAL food....Are you hungry for Him? He alone can satisfy.

Today's lesson begins with a Jewish leader begging Jesus to come with him because his daughter is dying. Jesus goes with the man, but on the way a woman who had suffered with an "unclean" illness for 12 yrs. "interrupts" Him . Two people as different as night and day; both desperately needing a touch from Jesus. Listen as we learn that though so different Jesus responded t...

This is the fourth miracle in our series. Prior to this miracle Jesus had called His apostles, preached many sermons, including the Sermon on the Mount, and calmed storms . He had demonstrated His power over nature, sickness and death, however, today's lesson clearly shows His power over the spiritual realm as well. This is, by far, the most extreme of all of His miracles as Jesus is confront...

This weeks lesson is powerful as we continue in the series: The Miracles of Jesus. Jesus heals an invalid of 38 yrs...does it on the Sabbath...stirs up more persecution from the Jewish leaders; reveals their hypocrisy, and confirms again that , "He is not a God who can't; He is a God who can" However, the most profound part of this lesson is found in Jesus' question to this inv...

Since last weeks lesson on Jesus turning water to wine, His ministry has exploded. Word got out almost immediately and in today's lesson "Jesus Heals a Paralytic" the crowds made it almost impossible for this man's friends to get him to Jesus for healing. Notice I said, "almost". The faithfulness of this man's friends showed "Compassion, Co-operation and Com...