The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

Introduction Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah! Why is this event so important? It represented a supernatural showdown between Satan and the Son of God It reversed the failure of Ad...

When you consider the job description of mothering, it is truly astonishing: A mother is the family chauffeur, gardener, family counselor, teacher, pediatrician, entertainer, maintenance worker, cleaning woman, housekeeper, cook, errand runner, bookkeeper/budget manager, interior decorator, caterer, dietitian, secretary, public relations person, and hostess.   Being a mother is definitely challeng...

In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah: His genealogy: Being of the ancestry and lineage of King David His virgin birth: Conceived of the Holy Spirit His visiting guests: The Wise Men, AKA King-Makers, of Persia His miraculous deliverance from King Herod Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood: He astonished the spiritual leaders of Israel with the dep...

In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah: His genealogy: Being of the ancestry and lineage of King David His virgin birth: Conceived of the Holy Spirit His visiting guests: The Wise Men, AKA King-Makers, of Persia His miraculous deliverance from King Herod Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood: He astonished the spiritual leaders of Israel with the dep...

We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah: We can be like Herod, who responded with fear, jealousy and hostility We can be like the religious leaders who responded with indifference We can be like the Wise Men who responded with submission, worship and joy! Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man...

We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah: We can be like Herod, who responded with fear, jealousy and hostility We can be like the religious leaders who responded with indifference We can be like the Wise Men who responded with submission, worship and joy! Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man...

Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.” But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew...

Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.” But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew...

Paul unveils some truly remarkable facts about Easter and the power of the resurrection. No person by intellectual quest can discover the knowledge of God.  Many people attempt, through religion and various spiritual experiences, to attain a deeper knowledge of God.  But it is impossible for fallen man to reach the infinite wisdom of God by self effort. A knowledge of God must be revealed for us t...

Have you ever wondered if you're loved?    That's one of the greatest needs actually that God has placed in our hearts. I believe, Even more than in some cases, more than some of the basic necessities of life. We have this deep longing to know that we have value and importance and that we are loved and that's really what this message is about today.  So, although it's a challenging message for me...

Pastor Bob teaches from 2 Samuel 23 and highlights one of the mighty men mentioned, Shammah, who stationed himself in a field of lentils and defended it. God called him at that moment to take his stand in that field. In its noun form, Shammah means the one who is present. It's the one who shows up. There's one other place in the Bible where this word is used, Ezekiel 48, and it's used of Jehovah S...

Pastor Bob teaches from 2 Samuel 23 and highlights one of the mighty men mentioned, Shammah, who stationed himself in a field of lentils and defended it. God called him at that moment to take his stand in that field. In its noun form, Shammah means the one who is present. It's the one who shows up. There's one other place in the Bible where this word is used, Ezekiel 48, and it's used of Jehovah S...

Effective evangelism is built on relationships.  The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42).  This is a basic pattern for all evangelism.  One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the...

Effective evangelism is built on relationships.  The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42).  This is a basic pattern for all evangelism.  One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the...

Following a missions report about the Philippines, Pastor Bob gives a Word of Encouragement from Romans 8.  [2014] May God bless you through this message!  You can support this ministry: Donate The Epic Life https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com  

The Bible tells us that we're to make disciples of all nations and we're to equip and train for ministry. This is what the church is called to do. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, "God raises up pastors and teachers and evangelists for the purpose of equipping and training the people for the work of ministry."  May this message encourage you to move from spectating to participating.  [2011] May God bless y...

Last week: “Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation” The Activities of The Early Church The Atmosphere of The Early Church The Fruit of The Early Church This week: “The Renaissance of Small Groups” Definition of Renaissance: French for “rebirth” Historically, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and l...

Last week: “Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation” The Activities of The Early Church The Atmosphere of The Early Church The Fruit of The Early Church This week: “The Renaissance of Small Groups” Definition of Renaissance: French for “rebirth” Historically, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and l...

It's exciting to be a part of a growing church, but we can also face growing pains: becoming focused on buildings and activities over relationships. People can visit for weeks and not make a connection. That’s a problem in light of the fact that we have God-given needs for love, acceptance and significance (with God and with one another). Interesting Church Study: 85% of those who joined the avera...

It's exciting to be a part of a growing church, but we can also face growing pains: becoming focused on buildings and activities over relationships. People can visit for weeks and not make a connection. That’s a problem in light of the fact that we have God-given needs for love, acceptance and significance (with God and with one another). Interesting Church Study: 85% of those who joined the avera...

If you have lived for any length of time, you have had to bury someone you love.  You have felt the sting of regret, the sorrow of unfinished business, the paralyzing confusion and the emptiness of loss.  You have probably also found your mind flooded with questions about life beyond the grave. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 we read the words of Paul as he addressed some of these same concerns in the...

If you have lived for any length of time, you have had to bury someone you love.  You have felt the sting of regret, the sorrow of unfinished business, the paralyzing confusion and the emptiness of loss.  You have probably also found your mind flooded with questions about life beyond the grave. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 we read the words of Paul as he addressed some of these same concerns in the...

Time is one of the most precious resources we have!  God created time and gives it to us as stewards.  If we don't purposefully order our time, we will find that we have no time to do what is important and will barely have the time to do what is pressing.  We need to order our time according to God's purposes and values and unapologetically subject everything that falls outside of this to the back...

Time is one of the most precious resources we have!  God created time and gives it to us as stewards.  If we don't purposefully order our time, we will find that we have no time to do what is important and will barely have the time to do what is pressing.  We need to order our time according to God's purposes and values and unapologetically subject everything that falls outside of this to the back...

How do you respond in moments of crisis? Pastor Bob teaches an inspiring message on Jehoshaphat, who although he was an accomplished king, freely admitted he didn't know what to do in crisis, but his eyes were on God and His deliverance. Jehoshaphat:  Fourth king of the separate kingdom of Judah The son of Asah: bright lights against the dark paganism that existed during their time. 35 years old w...