The Portable Pastor Podcast

Part 1: The Assurance of the Rapture 1 Thess. 4:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:50-58; John 14:1-3   Points: 1.      The Rapture is a real event. - 1 Thess. 4:16-17 2.      The Rapture is a reserved event. – 1 Cor. 15:50-58 3.      The Rapture is a promised event. – John 14:1-3 Other Biblical things to keep in mind: 1.      The seven dispensations 2.      The three groupings of people Four pathways to destiny: 1...

Worldviews: How God sees it Politics Romans 13:1-7 Points of the passage: 1.      Government is instituted by God and uses His authority. (1) 2.      Anti-government is anti-God. (2) 3.      Government is created to reward good and punish evil. (3-4) 4.      We live under authority to escape God’s wrath and preserve good conscience. (5) 5.      Governmental authorities are ministers of God. (6) 6....

Worldviews: How God sees it Law Acts 5:17-32 Points of the passage: 1.      The legal system was in effect. (17-18) 2.      The legal system was expected to work. (18-24) 3.      The legal system was ineffective. (25-29) 4.      The disciples pointed to a higher legal system. (30-32)  We Christians believe that law consists of 6 basic precepts: 1.      All divine law is founded on the character an...

Worldviews: How God sees it Sociology 2 Timothy 2:20 - 3:7 What does the Bible say about sociology? 1.      A member of society has a pattern of living.  2.      A society changer will flee evil and pursue good.  3.      In the end, all societies go bad. What do the worldviews believe? 1.      Secular Humanism – Personal Autonomy 2.      Marxism – Proletariat Society 3.      Postmodernism – Social...

Worldviews: The Way God Sees It Biology Genesis 2:7 Seven characteristics that all living things share. 1.      Organization  2.      Response to stimuli  3.      Homeostasis  4.      Metabolism  5.      Growth and development  6.      Reproduction  7.      Change through time  Genesis 2:7 - "The Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life...

Worldviews: How God Sees It Ethics Titus 2:7-14   Ethics includes the study of moral conduct, what is right and wrong, and where those determinations come from.   Points of the Passage: 1.      "Good" is referenced three times. 7, 10, and 14 2.      Modeling good works pleases God. 9 3.      Showing good faith puts Jesus on display. 10 4.      Being passionate about good works is a testi...

Worldviews: How God Sees It Philosophy John 18:33-38 Philosophy  - the study of knowledge, truth, and the nature of ultimate reality. It seeks to answer three questions. 1.What is ultimately real? 2.How do we really know something is true?  3.What causes us to even think about these things? Understanding philosophy is important. 1.Some people in your circles of influence believe nothing outside of...

Worldviews: Theology Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”   There is a God and He: 1.      Preceded creation.  2.      Was active in creation.  3.      Was the originator. 4.      Is separate from creation.   Three belief systems concerning God 1.      Theism – That is the belief in the existence of God of gods.  2.      Pantheism – That is the belief that everyth...

Worldviews: How God Sees It Introduction Colossians 2:1-10   1.      The Definition           a.       A worldview is "A pattern of ideas, beliefs, convictions, and habits that help us to make sense of God, the world, and our relationship to God in the world." 2.      The Warning           a.       You will learn a lot during this study, but unless you enter into a conversation with humi...

Stick to the Plan: A wrap-up of the discipleship series Various Scriptures  What is the plan?  Matthew 22:37 – “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:39, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 28:19-20 - “19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son a...

Jesus Affirms John the Baptist Matthew 11:7-19  Points of the Passage 1.      Jesus immediately begins to build up John. 7-8 2.      Jesus said John is more than a prophet. 9 3.      Jesus affirms John’s ministry. 10 4.      Jesus affirms John’s importance. 11 5.      Jesus said John was fulfilling prophecy. 13 6.      Jesus compares John to Elijah. 14 7.      Jesus said the culture misunderstood...

Instructing His Disciples: Part 4 Matthew 10:34-39 1.      The mission of Christ will be divisive. 34           a.       Be prepared for conflict. 2.      The mission of Christ will affect family dynamics. 35-36           a.       Be prepared for confrontation. 3.      The mission of Christ will include hard decisions. 37           a.       Be prepared for confusion. 4.      The mission of Christ...

Instructing His Disciples Part 3 Matthew 10:26-33 ESV  1.      Be transparent. (26-27)           a.       People need to see Jesus in you.           b.      People need to hear from Jesus through you. 2.      Be bold. (26a, 28a)           a.       People are just people.           b.      People who have zero control over your eternity. 3.      Be fearful of God. (28b)           a.       People do...

Instructing His Disciples Part 2 Matthew 10:16-24 1.      Examine your actions. 16           a.       You will be in danger. 2.      Expect legal persecution. 17-18           a.       You will be arrested, tried and punished.  3.      Elicit God’s response. 19-20           a.       You will be asked questions.  4.      Endure family betrayal. 21-22           a.       You will be hated by everyone....

A Song of Stability Psalm 46 - ESV  1.      God's encouragement is present.           a.       A close refuge.           b.      A close source of strength.           c.       A close source of courage.  2.      God's kingdom is permanent.           a.       A permanent promise.           b.      A permanent help.           b.      A permanent authority. 3.      God's work is promin...

Dealing with Today's Persistent Problems Psalm 40 How to deal with today's persistent problems: 1.      Wait patiently on God. (1a) 2.      Remember God's salvation. (1b-3a) 3.      Trust in God. (3b-4) 4.      Notice God's glory. (5) 5.      Anticipate future rest. (6) 6.      Agree to God's will. (7-8) 7.      Testify of God. (9-10) 8.      Pray to God.            a.   ...

A Roles of Blessing Psalm 20  God’s Part: 1.      Protection (1) 2.      Assistance (2) 3.      Favor (3) 4.      Fulfillment (4) 5.      Answered prayer (5c) 6.      Assurance (6) Your Part: Worship God (5a) 1.      Exalt God (5b) 2.      Trust God (7-8) 3.      Pray to God (9)  

Workers Prepare Well Col. 3:12-17 1.      Workers dress well. Vs. 12-14      They are clothed in:           a.       Compassion           b.      Kindness           c.       Humility           d.      Meekness           e.      Patience (forbearance)           f.        Forgiveness           g.       Love 2.      Workers think well. Vs. 15-16      Their mind is full of:           a.       Peace  ...

The Original Workers Matthew 10:1-4 Points of the passage: 1.      Jesus chose 12 normal men. 2.      Jesus gave them paranormal authority. 3.      Jesus had an abnormal purpose for them. Application: 1.      Be weird.           a.       Avoid acting normal.           b.      Remember that you are chosen.  2.      Be confident.           a.       Don’t cower under evil people and situations.     ...

The Need for Workers Matthew 9:35-38 T he Church is made up of workers who: 1.      Teach the Bible 2.      Share the gospel  3.      Take care of needs 4.      Show compassion 5.      Pray for laborers to send out   Application: 1.      Pray for workers. 2.      Prepare for action. 3.      Partner with believers. 4.      Produce good works.

Celebrate the Resurrection Luke 24:1-12 The passage: 1.      The resurrection happened on the first day of the week. (1a) 2.      The women had a purpose for going to the tomb. (1b) 3.      The resurrection thwarted the women's purpose. (2-3) 4.      Two men explained the situation. (4-8) 5.      The women shared the good news of the resurrection. (9-10) 6.      Most of the disciples thought...

Celebrate The Supernatural Set-up. Mark 15:22-47; Matthew 27:45, 51-53  The Set-Up – Mark 15:22-47 1.      Jesus was offered wine with myrrh 2.      Jesus was crucified. 3.      Jesus was displayed with thieves. 4.      The soldiers divided His clothes by casting lots. 5.      Passersby wagged their heads.  6.      The religious leaders mocked Jesus.   7.      Darkness overcame the daylight. 8.   ...

Jesus and Two 12-Year-Old Cases  Matthew 9:18-26 Notable Points of the passage: 1.      Jesus often ministered with few breaks. 2.      People who oppose Jesus will often turn to Him when they are in trouble. 3.      Jesus is fully aware of His surroundings. 4.      Jesus has the final say over medicine, disease and death. 5.      Jesus can multitask. 6.      Jesus sometimes limits who will see Hi...

Jesus and fasting Matthew 9:14-17  The Points of the Passage: 1.      The question, “Is fasting required or not?” is a really good question. 2.      Jesus answered the disciples.           a.       Fasting is inappropriate during times of celebration.           b.      New covenant truth cannot be sown onto old covenant laws.           c.       Putting new covenant truth into old covenant law is d...

Jesus and the Tax Collectors Matthew 9:9-13  The points of the passage:  1.       Jesus called Matthew to Himself, and Matthew wasn’t ashamed of it.            ·        Application #1 - Don’t be ashamed of knowing and following Jesus. 2.       The Pharisees were concerned with social classification, and Jesus was concerned with spiritual condition.           ·        Application #2 - Focus on the...