The Royal Pursuit Podcast

Send us Fan Mail  Hey everyone! This week, we're diving into the spiritual discipline of prayer. We'll explore the Lord's Prayer and unpack three key elements that can help cultivate a deeper, more fruitful prayer life. Thanks for tuning in — we hope you enjoy the message! 

Send us Fan Mail  Hey everyone! This week at Mannford Christian Fellowship, we're kicking off a brand-new summer series titled Becoming Christlike . Throughout this series, we’ll dive into the spiritual disciplines that shape us more into the image of Christ. We’re excited for you to join us on this journey of growth and transformation. Hope you enjoy the episode! 

Send us Fan Mail Happy Father's Day, everyone! To end this series, Caleb brings it all home by reflecting on God's nature as our heavenly Father. The data is clear, everyone thrives with a good dad in the home, but why is that? Tune in to listen to the one thing a father brings that no one else can. We hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! This week we are looking at God's nature as the righteous judge.  Today's sermon focuses on how we can have hope that God is a good judge who knows the truth. But at the same time, that knowledge should sober us because he is a good judge that knows the truth. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, this week at Mannford Christian Fellowship, we are looking at God's nature as the King of all kings. To do that, we will be looking at Psalms 44:4-8 and discussing the three things a good king does for his people and the one thing that he requires from them. We hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! We are kicking off a new series at Mannford Christian Fellowship called "Knowing God". In this series, we are looking at the different ways God is described. This week is all about God as the creator. We hope you enjoy! Teaching Passage Isaiah 45:9-14. 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! This week we are taking a look at one of the ten commandments! Specifically, the commandment not to take the Lord's name in vain! What does that even mean you ask? Far more than you've been told! Give it a listen and tell us what you think!  SCRIPTURES USED Exodus 20:7 Ezekiel 36:20-23 Acts 1:8 John 17:18 Romans 8:7 2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! This is our last episode of our short "Mama Bears" series leading up to Mother's Day! In this sermon, we cover the story of the Shunemmite woman from 2 Kings 4:8-37 and how she always pursued the presence of God.  In this sermon we discuss how we can cultivate this space for God through Scripture, Fellowship and Worship! We hope you enjoy! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! So sorry but this Sunday I was at a Men's Event and had a friend fill in for Church. So, I thought I would rebroadcast one of our most listened to episodes on marriage. I hope you like it! I'll be back preaching next week! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! We are taking the next three weeks to look at some Biblical momma bears and what we can learn from them! Today, we are looking at Hannah, the mother of Samuel and will use her story as a springboard to discuss the following. WHY God gives gifts. HOW we mess it up. WHAT we can do about it! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! We hope you have had a great Easter weekend and an epic Resurrection Sunday!!!!! Check out this sermon as Caleb preaches on the power and authority that came from an empty grave!

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! For this week, we wrap up our last story of Nicodemus as he encounters Jesus for the last time. We hope you enjoy it! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! This week we are looking at the second story surrounding Nicodemus and his journey to the cross! This teaching comes from John 7:37-52. We hope you enjoy it! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everybody! We are kicking off a short series building up to Easter and are focusing on one man's journey to know Jesus, a Pharisee. Today, we are looking at John 3:1-14 and exploring Nicodemus' first encounter with Jesus and how it teaches us the one thing we can't do without when trying to follow Jesus, humility. We hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, this is our last sermon in our series about Jesus' Kingdom! It covers the tension of a gospel that says you are saved by grace, a free gift! And, at the same time Jesus somehow tells us that this will costs us everything. We hope you enjoy!  SERMON NOTES HERE! 

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! We are back again with another sermon from our series, "Thy Kingdom Come." This week we are looking at Mark 4:26-29 and listening to Jesus as he teaches us who is on the hook for growing the Kingdom of God. We hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! I am a huge dork and totally forgot to record my sermon! So, I decided to do some commentary instead on the sermon I preached LOL. This episode covers Matthew 24-25 and three parables of judgements: The unmerciful servant, the ten virgins and the bags of gold. I hope you like it!

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone!  I just had PRK Lasik and wasn't able to preach today so I got to sit and listen to one of our members bring the Word! So, I decided I would record some reflections on his sermons and my studies from this epic parable.  Check out some of Kenneth Bailey's books here ! 

Send us Fan Mail For our second sermon in this Kingdom series we cover the parable of the compassionate employer found in Matthew 20:1-16. See below for a link to the sermon notes!!! SERMON NOTES HERE! 

Send us Fan Mail  Hey everyone! It’s so good to be back posting episodes again! This time, I’m sharing my sermons week by week. We’re kicking off a new series at Mannford Christian Fellowship, exploring key parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, I dive into the tension in Jesus' gospel and why, sometimes, it's better to manage tension rather than solve a problem. L...

Send us Fan Mail  Hey everyone! I’m excited to try something new today! In this short but powerful episode, we’re diving into a fresh proverb I came up with while reading Luke 12. It’s something my daughter and I are using to resist the pull of chasing after possessions. Tune in for some quick inspiration, and let us know your thoughts! 

Send us Fan Mail  In this timely episode, Caleb and Becky dive into the tension and anxiety surrounding the upcoming election season. They offer a biblical perspective on navigating these turbulent times, reminding us that as Christians, our unity in Christ is more important than political divides. With practical insights and scriptural wisdom, they unpack how to remain calm, focused, and grounded...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caleb walks Becky through the Crucial Conversations framework, focusing on how handling difficult conversations is essential for building stronger, more authentic relationships. Caleb breaks down the key elements such as controlling your emotions by telling new stories, share the facts first then your story, and the CPR framework! During the convo, they highlight...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! I am trying something new this week! Becky is out of pocket, and I thought it would be a good time to share some impactful quotes that truly have impacted the way I live my life! I hope you enjoy them!!!! "It is easier to act your way into new thinking than it is to think your way into new acting" "Feelings are real, they just aren't reliable&quot...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! In this episode, Becky and I break down a listener's request on how to pray and learn to talk to others about Jesus! Talking about Jesus can feel daunting at first—where does one even begin? For those who don't feel naturally gifted in evangelism, it may seem almost impossible. In today’s conversation, we break down this rewarding discipline of sharing our...