The Portable Pastor Podcast

We will press on. As uncomfortable and bleak as this teaching is, we must press on. Eventually, we will get past these wrath-filled chapters and reach the fulfillment of God's gracious promises. It will be worth all the depressive truth-digging we have been doing and all the gospel sharing we have been doing in these days. We will get to that glorious part, but for now, we press on. We need t...

*Sorry for the sound quality over the last month. I plan on going back to recording these in my office this week! The First Five Trumpet Judgments Revelation 8:6-9:21 Trumpet Judgment 1: Worldwide hail and fire will fall. (8:6-7) Trumpet Judgment 2: A great meteor will hit an ocean. (8:8-9) Trumpet Judgment 3: A great comet will hit land. (8:10-11) Trumpet Judgment 4: A plague affects the sun, moo...

The Stoppage, the Sealed, the Sheep, and the Seventh Seal Revelation 7:1-8:5 We've been studying the book of Revelation and have now come to the end of the seal judgments. But before the seventh seal is opened, there is a hiatus in action. This pause is one of three intervals that take place between the opening of the fifth seal and the first of the bowl judgements. In this interval, there is...

The seven seal judgments in Revelation are no joke. From pet attacks to slashing murderers, to disappearing islands, it is hard to hear the truth about the first part of God's judgment in the book of Revelation. It would be best to be saved from the wrath of God before the rapture. 

Zoom out Romans 8:28, Eph. 5:26-27, Phil. 1:6 I heard a reporter say the theories around Charlie Kirk's death are insane. You have to admit, they are a little incredible and wild, but I wouldn't say they are insane. Most of them are improbable, but not stuck in the realm of the impossible. And for the church, in light of end-times prophecies that we have been studying, there is one toute...

The First, Post-Rapture Worship Service Rev. 4:1-5:14   John noticed about the event that: There were a lot of worshippers at the worship event (4:2-7) The entire worship event continued day and night (4:8) They spoke worshipful sayings (4:9-11) There was a scroll (5:1-5) Jesus took his rightful place (5:6-10) All of the worship attendees participated (5:11-14)

Up, Up and Away Revelation 3:10 Four theories concerning the timing of the Rapture.  Pre-tribulation  Mid-tribulation  Pre-wrath  Post-tribulation   Top 10 Reasons to Believe in a Pre-Tribulation Rapture: There is no Tribulation instruction for the church. – Rev. 6-18 Wrath is not assigned to the church. – 1 Thess. 5:9 We are looking for the return of Christ. – Titus 2:11-13; 2 Thess. 2:1-2 The Ho...

The Seven Churches of Revelation 2-3 Ephesus (Rev. 2:1-7) Compliment – You work hard, endure persecution, call out false teachers, and disagree with the Nicolaitans who promote Gnosticism. (2, 3, 6) Complaint – Your love for God and others has taken a back seat to doctrinal purity. (4) Warning – Repent or lose your opportunity to be a lampstand. (5) Promise – Those showing love while doing this pu...

Seeing Jesus Revelation 1:9-19  Notice that: John was one of us. (9) John was given a task while worshipping. (10) John mentioned seven churches. (11)  Jesus: Was in the center of seven lampstands. (12) Appeared human. (13) Wore a long robe and golden sash. (13) Had white hair and flaming eyes. (14) Had feet that looked like bronze. (15) Had a voice louder than the ocean. (15) Was holding seven st...

This Prophecy is For Real! Revelation 1:1-12   Four approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation. Preterist approach  Historicist approach Idealist approach  Futurist approach  Notice the prophecy. The prophecy is God's. (1) The prophecy is for the servants of Jesus. (1) The prophecy tells of what will happen. (1) The prophecy was communicated to us by John. (1-2) The prophecy intends bl...

End times prophecy can be scary and confusing. It's unnerving to consider the social, physical, and spiritual turmoil that will occur during that time. It is also uncomfortable for most churches and Christians to discuss spirit realm events and beings. However, we cannot understand the end times prophecies without getting into the uncomfortable and often ignored passages of the Bible.  This p...

The Godly Man – His Protection 1 Timothy 6:1-2; 20-21   Show honor to those in authority: To all authorities (1) To protect the reputation of God To protect the teaching of the scriptures To Christian authorities (2),  To protect the benefit of the fellow Christian. To protect your relationship with them. Guard God’s deposit.    Protect the truth. (20) Protect conversations. (20) Protect the Kingd...

The Godly Man – His Provisions 1 Timothy 6:17-19   The Conviction of the Godly Rich: Be humble. (17) Trust God for provisions. (17)   The Instruction to the Godly Rich:  Do good things with your wealth. (18) Convert wealth to work. (18) Share your wealth. (18)   The Compensation for the Godly Rich: Heavenly savings (19) A secure fund (19) An eternal retirement (19)   Application for the Godly Man:...

The Godly Man – His Promise 1 Tim. 6:12-16  Paul felt the need to remind Timothy to: Fight for faith (12) Live with eternity in mind (12) Remember your call and promise (13)  Keep your promises because Jesus: Will come again when the Father sends Him. (15) Has the highest authority. (15) Will assign immortality (16) Knows the truth (16) Limits who will see Him (16) Will be honored (16) Will be in...

The Godly Man – His Pursuits 1 Timothy 6:3-11  Flee these things.   Contradictory doctrine and ungodly instruction: (3) The trap of wealth (9-10) Pursue these things: (11) Righteousness  Godliness  Faith  Love  Steadfastness  Gentleness    The outcome of pursuing the right things: (6-8) Godliness  Contentment    Application for the Godly man: Evaluate what you are pursuing. Enjoy contentment.   Th...

Be On Guard 1 Timothy 4 Guard your faith (1-5) Guard your interests (7-10) Guard your reputation (12-15) Guard your friends (6, 11, 16) To every young person listening, vow to the Lord to guard your doctrine, passion, reputation, and friends. Pray that the Holy Spirit will set your mind to this work. To every parent, grandparent, and guardian listening, vow to stand between your children and the w...

The Godly Woman – Her Wisdom Proverbs 31:10-31 Her wisdom is beneficial. (18) Her wisdom is confident. (21, 25) Her wisdom is shareable. (26) Her wisdom is God-given. (30)  The Takeaways for the godly woman: Be wise and confident with what God gives you.  Share your wisdom and faith. Application for everyone else: Learn from the wisdom of godly women in your life. 

The Godly Woman: Her Work Proverbs 31:10-31   The work habits of a godly woman:  She is willing to work. (13) Her work is multifaceted. She is an importer/exporter (14)  She is a caterer (15) She is an entrepreneur (16) She works in textiles (19) She runs a charitable organization (20) She is an interior decorator (22)      3.  She is not lazy. (27)      4. She deserves rewards and praise. (31)  T...

The Godly Woman: Her Worth Proverbs 31:10-31  Worth is the value of someone measured by: The high regard others assign to that person and/or  The presence of godly qualities in that person's life She-has-worth bullet points: God calls her valuable. (10) She will save you money. (11) She will preserve your life. (12) She will be a source of strength to you. (17) She will elevate your reputatio...

The Plot Twist Mark 16:1-7  Notice some things about this plot twist.  It took three days. (1-2) It involved uncertain commitment. (3-4) It required several miracles. (5-6) It all hinged on a promise. (7) The application: As the plot twist goes, so goes your salvation from your penalty of death. It has taken a while. It will take faith. It will take God's grace. It will take His promise.

The Abandonment Mark 15:33-39 On Thursday Night, Jesus was: Abandoned by Judas (14:10-21) Abandoned by the Disciples (14:43-50) Abandoned by the Fringe Follower (14:51-52)  On Friday Morning, Jesus was: Abandoned by Peter (14:66-72) Abandoned by His chosen nation (15:6-15) Abandoned by His Father (15:33-34) Application: Should you experience total abandonment, will you stick to the plan?

The Meal Mark 14:22-24  Notice: The Planning The Presentation The Procurement The Precision    Application: Notice your exact placement in God’s plan. Take time to see what God is offering. Agree that Jesus is the determining factor of your destiny. Be thankful to be one of the many.

The Alignment Mark 14:1-2; 10-11, ESV  Points: The leaders were afraid. A follower got swayed.  A betrayer got paid.   Main Point: People will align against Jesus.    Application: Be careful around faithless cowards. Be aware of tempting offers. Be more than a follower.

The Battle of the "R's" Mark 12:28-34  The Point: Proper relationships with the Lord and other people are more acceptable than any work that can be done for Him.  Points of the passage: The religious leaders prioritized rules. (28)  To find peaceful commonality  To maintain power To sidestep personal sinfulness  Jesus prioritized relationships. (29-31)  To promote love. To set a wor...

The Big Entrance Mark 11:1-10 Points of the passage: 1. Jesus saw everything before arriving. (1-3) He saw what was unseeable. He heard what was unspoken. He knew the human mind. 2. The situation confirmed the divinity of Jesus before He arrived. (4-6) The colt was there. The disciples obeyed. The strangers consented. 3. Jesus was honored as He arrived. (7-8) The disciples sacrificed for Jesus. Th...