Summit Podcasts: BACK40, Sermon Audio, and Leadership Night

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss whether it's a good idea to incentivize holiness in the Church. They also talk about how Jesus changes our relationship to the sacred and the profane. The conversation ends with the topic of lust, and how pastors might preserve themselves, their family, and their ministry from the destructive nature of this particular sin.

Through the story of Mephibosheth found in 2 Samuel 9, Mel teaches how belonging to a community can change a person's life. He explains why Christians have a responsibility to reach out to others to befriend them, and how shouldering this responsibility is good for your own spirit.

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss the gravity of spiritual war, the difference between ownership and stewardship over the congregation, and how defining ministry goals is a key to longevity in pastoral work.

Mel discusses strategies to recession-proof your businesses including where to invest, how to maintain long-term vision, and how to improve operational efficiency. Q&A follows.

Using the story of the Exodus, Mel teaches what it means to remember what God has done. He explains how remembering God's previous work in your life has profound effects on your spirit as well as your future.

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss demonization, the difficulty of loving people on the other side of an epistemological divide, and why categorization is a necessary feature of treating others properly.

Using selected scriptures from the gospels of Matthew and Mark, as well as Paul's writings in 2 Corinthians 8, Mel teaches why we should use what God has blessed us with in order to be a blessing to others.

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss how a pastor should handle anger, the importance of reconciliation, and the power of being precise in your speech.

Through Mark 10, Mel teaches about why you should grow in your generosity. A fun and impactful surprise comes at the end.

Mel discusses strategies employees can use to extend their influence and leadership even when they are in subordinate roles.

Through Matthew 6, Mel teaches the difference it makes when you put God first in your life in terms of your affections, your finances, and your sacrifices.

*NOTE* the recording hardware we used to capture this lesson failed to capture the end of it. This episode ends at the most logical point possible considering the available audio. summitpodcasts.church

*NOTE* the recording hardware we used to capture this lesson failed to capture the end of it. This episode ends at the most logical point possible considering the available audio. summitpodcasts.church

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss ways to resist bad doctrine and heresy. They also talk about what to do when you personally fail to live up to the principles you are trying to teach.

Through Paul's salutations in Romans 16, Mel teaches about women in ministry and how to find strength in Christ.

Through Romans chapter 15, Kendall explains Christian unity and how to live a full life under God.

Through Romans chapter 14, Mel explains christian liberty as well as how to exercise it in a way that honors God.

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss what it means to be salt and light. Salt to preserve what is good in yourself and others - and light to guide your community.

Through Romans 13, Mel teaches what it means to honor authority and why submission to authority is a biblical principle.

Mel discusses strategies for having hard conversations. Q&A follows.

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