The Altared Podcast

On this action packed episode we're finishing John 4. Jesus is going to heal the son of a Roman official, and in this story we see that Jesus doesn't even have to be with the person to heal them. While studying this out, we are going to talk about the prosperity gospel and being careful about how we build our theological positions. Come along with us as we talk through such an interesting...

In this episode we are finish up the woman at the well looking at the salvation of the Samaritans and the evangelism of the woman from the well. Come along with us as we finish out this awesome chapter.

This episode is all about John 4 and the woman at the well. What do we see in this chapter? A real world example of Jesus doing one-on-one evangelism. Let's dive in and see what God has to teach us in John chapter 4.

We just finished with our churches VBS and we had a great time! Not all pastors think VBS is a good idea though. In this episode we're going to be giving out takeaways from our Vacation Bible School and give our thoughts on what a VBS should have if done right. We also talk about how to present the gospel on a level a 5 year old could understand, so come along with us as we dive into this exciting...

In this episode, we finish out chapter 3, and in case you're wondering what more chapter 3 could hold after so much good stuff, just wait. The end of chapter 3 is just as much a power house with a couple of major things still to unfold. Come along with us as we dive into concepts like “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven," and "He must increase, I must decreas...

What's the most memorized and quoted verse in all of Christendom? Probably the verse we're talking about on this podcast! Come along with us as we dive into this one and what all John 3:16 means for the believer.

We're up to John 3, but we won't be talking about verse 16 this time around. Chapter 3 is full of so many theological truths, and today, we are focusing on the beginning of the chapter where Jesus says, "You must be born again..." What does this mean? Come along with us as we dive into to that.

Jesus is love...and makes a whip of cords and drives people out of the temple. How do these two statements coincide? Why is Jesus doing what he's doing? Jesus cares more about the heart of worship, than the acts of worship Come along with us as we dive into the subject. This one's going to be fun!

Jesus goes to a wedding and a lot happens! Jesus says this is before his time, but then performs the first miracle that we know about during his earthly ministry. What happened here?! We're going to dive into it on this episode so come along as we check it out.

Jesus is calling, and that's what we're looking at this week. Come along with us as we look into the disciples lives and ministries.

John the Baptist was one interesting character in the Bible. He was born the son of a priest, was a prophet of God, the herald to Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords. He ate locusts and wore camels hair, and the Bible says he came in the spirit and power of Elijah? What does all that mean. Come along with us as we dive into all this and more.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... What a way to start a book! In this new season, we are diving into the works of John. Our plan is to walk through the gospel of John and the epistles or letters of John in an expository fashion. Come along with us as we dive into part 1: the beginning.

The last thing someone says to you is usually pretty important. That's what we're looking at today. In Matthew, the last thing Jesus is recorded as saying is what scholars called the Great Commission. It was just Jesus command to us to go and make disciples under his authority. Come check it out as we walk through the Great Commission together.

Happy Easter everyone! As the old church saying says, "He is risen!" and that's what we're talking about on this episode. We're diving into the resurrection and its implications so come along with us as we talk about the crescendo of scripture.

Good Friday. What an understatement, when the thing that makes it good is the death of Jesus! Come listen as we talk through this important day and what Jesus did for us.

How does a Passover commemoration from the Old Testament fit with Jesus eating His last supper with the disciples in the New Testament? In this episode, we talk about the connection of Passover with Jesus, who is the Passover Lamb. Is is His blood that causes the wrath of God to pass over us. Come check out this episode as we dive deep into this topic with special guest Jerry Veach.

Why is prophecy important? Did Jesus steal a donkey before the triumphal entry? Why do people cut palm branches and put them out for Jesus to ride over? We're asking all these questions and more on this episode. Come along with us as we explore Holy Week talking about Jesus coming into town.

If you've been following along with us for awhile, then you know we're doing a chronological reading plan that will take us through the whole Bible in one year. The question we are looking at today is why read books like Leviticus as christians? After all, this book no longer applies to us because it discusses the Old Testament Law...or does it? In this episode we're diving into that and more, so...

You want to hear a fishing story? Boy, do we have one for you, and this one is true! In this episode we talk about a man who went fishing with Jesus and caught a literal boat load of fish! Check out this episode as we explore what it means to go fishing with Jesus.

In light of Jesus' return, how should we act? What should we be doing? We're going to be talking about that today by looking at Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents. It starts with a man going on a journey, and in those days, you couldn't work from home unless you left your servants to do your work for you. That is what Jesus has done with us and if we are to please Him in light of His return...

In our church, we've been preaching through Matthew verse by verse, and we've come to Matthew 24 and 25. If you're not familiar, Matthew 24 and 25 are about the end times and return of Jesus. Today, we are doing a recap of Hunter's sermon from Sunday on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. In light of Christ's return, what does the Bible tell us we should be doing? Making sure we are ready. On this epi...

What is up with the title Roots, Shoots, and Fruits? If you guessed the Parable of the Sower (though I don't know how you would), you'd be right! We're going through it today and what a momentous occasion it is! Hunter finally has to admit that the Bible says we can believe and then fall away (he won't admit it, but Ben was right :). We also have a cool addition to Hunter's random question and we...

Today we have a guest with us! Jerry Veach is youth pastor extraordinaire and here to talk about how important family ministries are to the faith. Come with us as we explore this awesome topic!

Today, we're talking about a passage from our Bible Reading Plan. Genesis 3 holds many truths, all of which point to Christ. Come along with us as we explore this passage and find Christ in Genesis 3.

Happy New Year! On this episode we're talking about the latest trends in New Year's resolutions and looking at our own resolutions in comparison. We're also talking about mental health and glorifying God in the new year so come along. We're going to have some fun with this one!